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Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room
Heavenly Help for Earthly Moms
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
"Seeking God in the journey of motherhood is what Barbara Curtis is all about. You will be challenged and inspired by her story of redemption that carried her from her abandonment as a child to radical feminism to her current life as the Christian mother of 12."--Barbara Rainey, author and wife of Dennis...
Stay in the Yard
Rethinking the Limits of Personal Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
No one likes to be told what to do. No one enjoys having limits placed on his or her personal freedom—especially when they are drawn for us by others who present them as interpretations of religious faith. Our culture has lost its moral compass, which has led both Christians and non-Christians to adopt...
Simply Praying
52 Weeks with God
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
The Bible contains numerous models of prayers offered to God by His people. Even Jesus prayed to His Father and spent significant time in solitude listening to Him. Yet it seems that today very few Christians actually spend time with the Lord. For many, prayer has been reduced to squeezing in a few seconds...
by Johnson, Kasey
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Being a mom in the twenty-first century is tough. The demands and requests made of moms makes balancing their responsibilities a challenging task.Through 7 Ways to Be a S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Mom, mothers will learn how to work smarter, rather than harder, as they streamline the situations they encounter each...
Successful Small Groups
From Concept to Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Small groups are a vital part of ministry. They offer churches a way to expand discipleship and build deeper relationships within their congregation, while meeting our culture's need for community and connection. But implementing and running a small-group program is not an easy endeavor. From starting...
Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways
Some Constructive Proposals
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways is comprised of significant essays by outstanding scholars. They represent and address the Wesleyan theological tradition and convey insights vital for today's Bible readers regardless of their denomination or tradition. The authors address Wesleyan ways of reading...
by Ralph Earle
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Meet the Minor Prophets introduces readers to the twelve minor prophets described in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Each chapter describes two prophets (in the order in which they are listed here), articulates the...
Minute Motivators for New Believers
Quick Inspiration for the Time of Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
The Christian life is not always easy, especially if you are just starting your walk with Christ. But you are not alone in the journey. Scripture, tradition, and experience testify that, although losing your life to find it is a challenging call, it yields a life filled withboundless joy, love, and purpose....
by Timothy Smith
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The first in a 2-volume set, this volume examines the biblical foundation for the doctrine and illuminates several key passages.
Discovering Christian Holiness
The Heart of WesleyanHoliness Theology
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Is WesleyanHoliness theology still relevant for the twentyfirst century? Does WesleyanHoliness theology; as a vital, experiential, living and breathing theologystill exist? This study of the doctrine of Holiness examines its biblical, historical, and theological foundations, as well as the importance...
Reclaiming Eve
The Identity and Calling of Women in the Kingdom of God
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Unleashing women in Gods kingdomInferior. Second-best. Dangerous. Christian women often view themselves negatively and feel that no matter how hard they try—its never good enough. With razor-sharp theology and personal stories that reveal the identity and potential of every woman, Reclaiming Eve sets...
Ordained Women In The Church Of The Nazarene
The First Generation
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
"An oft-repeated folklore tells us that Phineas Bresee, one of [our] main denominational founders, was fond of saying, 'some of our best 'men' are women!"Who were these women? Rebecca Laird offers a fascinating historical glimpse at 12 pioneer women ministers who helped shape the Church of the Nazarene,...
Philosophy of Religion
Introductory Essays
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Philosophy of Religion: Introductory Essays is a straightforward introduction to the discipline. While many philosophy of religion books are comprised of short, primary readings from selected authors or brief overviews of particular questions, this book offers a significant introductory essay for a variety...
Art and Faith
Reclaiming the Artistic Essence of the Church
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Should being a Christian encompass all of life? Or only part of life? For hundreds of years the church has taught that in order to live fully a personmust have right belief (orthodoxy) and right practice (orthopraxy), and yet this is an insufficient theology. By failing to consider the importance of...