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Huh? What exactly do you mean by that... Harrison Perkins, a senior research fellow for the Craig Centre for the Study of the Westminster Standards, introduces us to some of the main themes of Reformed theology in this addition to the Track series. Starting with its principal foundations - the grace and love of God - Harrison goes on to tackle some of the trickier aspects of Reformed theology, such as predestination. With a clear and comprehendible explanation, he demonstrates how these doctrines apply to the life of the believer. Contents: Why Study Reformed Theology? The Grace of God The Sovereign Love of God The Word of God The People of God The Experience of God's Grace Appendix A: Next Steps Appendix B: Further Reading Appendix C Glossary of Terms Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren't always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is. With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1-2-1 mentoring or in a group setting.

"This book is an invitation to respond to the prophetic call, stemming from baptism, to promote the dignity of all people based on the belief that each person is created in the image of God, particularly those who suffer racial injustice"--

Discipleship is a great adventure, but at times we all need to nourish or rejuvenate our spirit. The Heart of a Disciple aims to help uncover the grace that keeps us moving forward in ministry and faith, even as the fire that first burned might become faint. Reflection, discussion prompts, and prayers invite pastoral leaders, faith-sharing groups, or solitary travelers to a renewed life and spirit.Endorsements"This is much more than a book about discipleship. It attends to the disciple's life and skillfully provides us with renewal in ways I have not seen before. Restorative. Real."--Dr. Mike Carotta, author of Teaching for Discipleship"A trail guide for the spiritual life. Bob's reflections and questions invite you to prayerfully ponder life and ministry, journeying deeper into God's grace."--Katie Zeigler, coordinator of adult faith formation, Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Los Angeles"Bob has produced a gift for ministry leaders. It is a wonderful tool for spiritual renewal that can be used personally or with a small group."--Marilyn Santos, Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic BishopsBob McCarty, DMin, is a pastoral ministry consultant offering retreats, presentations, and training in ministry skills and assisting Catholic ministry organizations in mission assessment and strategic pastoral planning. Bob volunteers in catechetical and adult faith formation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton, Maryland.+

Divided into four major sections, this textbook provides an in-depth exploration of the biblical, philosophical, cultural, and practical concerns facing African Christians as they proclaim and defend the gospel in Africa. Written by a diverse group of pastors and scholars, it provides a much needed interdisciplinary and contextualized approach to apologetics. It also seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and ministry practice, touching on such topics as hermeneutics, biblical criticism, church history, the nature of evil, religious inclusivism, Muslim-Christian engagement, eldership rites, domestic violence, cults, and the digital age. Biblically robust, contextually relevant, ministry-oriented, and accessible, this is a remarkable resource for enriching the life and ministry of Christians in Africa and beyond.

This book explores the biblical story of Esther and Mordecai, focusing on how their faith, courage, and strategic thinking led to the triumph over evil. Set in ancient Persia, the narrative follows Esther, a Jewish woman who becomes queen, and Mordecai, her cousin, who united to save the Jewish people from destruction. Through careful planning, divine timing, and unwavering commitment to their faith, Esther and Mordecai expose the sinister plot of Haman, a high-ranking official who seeks to annihilate the Jews. The book emphasizes divine purpose, leadership, and unity, especially the collaboration between men and women. It highlights the significance of faith and trust in God, even in the face of overwhelming adversity, and how personal courage can lead to communal salvation. In addition to retelling the story of Esther and Mordecai, the book offers lessons on applying these biblical principles to modern life. It calls readers to act with wisdom and purpose, recognizing that God places us in positions of influence to fulfill His greater purpose.

""Amen, Lord. So be it!""Dave waited on God and heard him speak. And now he wishes he hadn't. The team is finally unified, ready to declare Jesus. But will they get the chance?When the riots begin, and Jed calls for a lockdown . . . When the mosques shout in anger, and an embassy burns . . . When his daughter's dreams reveal the spiritual battle . . . Dave must cling to what he knows and pray: pray for his students; for his friend who's in prison; for his daughter who's going blind; for the demonic to leave his home.Pray. Pray. Pray. And lie to his teammates. Dave can't go back. There's no un-seeing Jesus.

Daniel is a book intended to be read thoroughly from beginning to end. The final verse (12:13) promises a restoration of what was lost in the first two verses (1:1-2). Between these bookends, with artistic flare, historical accuracy, and apocalyptic hope, Daniel encourages readers that God was, is, and always will be in control. The book's portrayal of God, its rich theology, and its contribution to the spiritual formation of God's people influenced Jesus, the New Testament writers, and the early church, and it deserves a place of prominence in the church today. With substantive exegesis, clear exposition, and relevant teaching outlines, Interpreting Daniel for Preaching and Teaching helps preachers and teachers to unpack Daniel's significance for the church today.

Here is a phenomenological inquiry into the fruitful ministry of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa's Sunday Morning Worship Service. The purpose was to uncover and explicate the quintessential elements of worship leading from the life experiences of those worship leaders who shared the platform with Pastor Chuck Smith, known as the father of the Jesus Movement. The book examines Calvary Chapel's inauspicious beginnings in a senior citizen trailer park recreation center as it explores key elements of Kay and Chuck Smith's ministry. The church and the couple combined in 1965. By 1968, the church and the Smiths became a spiritual home replete with a spiritual mama and papa, ministering to hippies seeking everlasting love and eternal peace.The fruitfulness of Calvary Chapel's ministry is its ability to reproduce maturing Christians that reproduce maturing Christians. This replication occurred thousands of times as the movement blossomed and spread to new churches and new ministries across the United States and globally. The phenomenon spawned a megachurch movement and birthed the modern Christian worship music industry. The hippies were alternately loathed and loved in their era. Perhaps the hippies' most enduring and endearing contributions to twenty-first-century culture are traced to the Jesus movement.

AT FINDE VEJ TIL TRO, HÅB OG LIVSMODMoralsk skade er en naturlig reaktion på ekstreme hændelser som vold, undertrykkelse og svigt. Der er tale om en dyb lidelse, mennesker kan pådrage sig, når de befinder sig i situationer, hvor der er meget på spil, og tingene går galt. Når man arbejder i spændingsfeltet mellem liv og død, er man særlig udsat for at blive moralsk skadet. Skaden kan skyldes noget, man gjorde, noget, man var vidne til, eller noget, der blev gjort mod en. Det resulterer i følelser som skyld, skam, forargelse, vrede, sorg og tilbagetrækning fra betydningsfulde relationer. Det moralske kompas er blevet retningsforvirret. En indre krig er brudt ud. Moralsk skade kan true et menneskes identitet, meningen med tilværelsen; ultimativt true ens liv.Amerikanske forskere har påvist, at man med fordel kan inddrage religiøse og eksistentielle perspektiver i helingsprocessen. Terapi og medicin kan ikke altid stå alene, for mennesket er et åndeligt væsen, som har brug for at genvinde tro, håb og livsmod. DEN INDRE KRIG beskriver og diskuterer, hvordan livskvaliteten kan øges, og smerter lindres gennem den internationalt anerkendte metode bibelsk sjælesorg.I bogen inddrager Synne Garff nyere forskning, interviews og cases, citater af Søren Kierkegaard samt refleksions- og skriveøvelser til den læser, der længes efter sjælefred, når skaden er sket. Endelig anviser bogen veje til at forebygge moralsk stress og moralsk skade i arbejdslivet.

Why should you join a church? Becoming a member of a church is an important, and often neglected, part of the Christian life. Yet the trend these days is one of shunning the practice of organized religion and showing a distaste or fear of commitment, especially of institutions. Jonathan Leeman addresses these issues with a straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it's important. Giving the local church its proper due, Leeman has built a compelling case for committing to the local body.

Day by day, minute by minute, those who are struggling with the hurt of divorce need help grasping the reality of a healing God who is still in their lives, still for them. Constant emotional, physical, and mental struggles are a daily occurrence. This book points those in need of comfort, support and encouragement to the source of light and hope in any situation....the Lord Himself.

How many lives can one person live? Shane Phelan has stopped counting. Big Queer Nun is a powerful narrative of trauma, addiction, and recovery, of the search for a God who loves us as we are and invites us into more than we can imagine. From her childhood in an alcoholic home, through jails and hospitals, universities and convents and churches, coming out and living in closets, this memoir traces the winding path of integration. Refusing to settle for less than abundant life, she has been drawn by hope to a place of healing. As we read, she inspires us to keep creating our lives."Shane Phelan's memoir is a love story. She seeks. She perceives hints of the Beloved in unlikely places. She finds, loses, finds again. The reader will not only enjoy a good tale, but recognize in it, the mysterious truth of love." -The Rev. Suzanne Guthrie, author, retreat leader, host of The Edge of Enclosure

Jeremiah was called by God to share his message to a hostile people. This study book takes the reader through the book of Jeremiah in a structured manner, making 18 important pitstops along the way.In Jeremiah, the author delves into two aspects of the truth of God's character: a loving, merciful, holy God, and a just God who holds our actions to account. In addition, it offers a unique insight into the heart and mind of one of God's faithful servants. We learn powerful lessons as we examine Jeremiah's emotional engagement, his compassion for the people, frustrations with what God was calling him to do, the hostility he faced, his struggle with desiring judgment for those who did evil, and concern about his own safety.These lessons were not relevant only for Jeremiah's time, but speak into many of the challenges we face today in our own spiritual journey: fear, hope, repentance, compassion, rejection, loneliness, discernment, hardships, obedience, idolatry and worship. This study book draws parallels through each lesson, which relate to the reader's own spiritual journey in today's times.

Larry Davis has had the privilege to lead three revitalizations and currently pastors at Grace Seaford Church in Seaford, DE. In 2023, he co-planted Grace Mardela Church in Mardela Springs, MD. In the last eight years, he has assisted or consulted with over 62 churches to help them navigate their own revitalization journey. He has consulted at the regional and state levels on Revitalization, Leadership Development, and Change Management topics.

Leaders are, if nothing else givers. Very often, after exhausting their efforts, resources, and knowledge safeguarding the wellbeing of others, they find themselves lacking the wherewithal to tend to their own wellbeing. Enter: When The Head Hurts. Dr. Khaalida T. Forbes, an advocate for wholeness, welcomes leaders into a safe, refreshing oasis filled with the opportunities to reflect, realign, restore, and replenish. Utilizing biblical revelation and therapeutic expertise, Dr. Forbes guides senior leaders to realizing how their emotional health impacts everything and everyone they lead. As leaders become healthier, so will places of worship.

For over fifty years, Pastor Harold E. Miller has ministered to the members of the Honey Comb Church of God in Rosiclare, Illinois. One Man's Journey tells the story of Pastor Miller from his calling to preach the Word of the Lord at an early age, and his ongoing work in the church since 1972. It is an example of what God can do when we accept His plan for our lives, and the incredible journey available to those who take up the cross and follow the Lord.

"Human beings tend to romanticize history or idealize historical figures. This is nowhere more apparent than the civil rights era of the twentieth century. The problem is that when we idealize history, we fail to learn from it. The result is that history repeats itself along with its sins and atrocities. The January 6 capital insurrection and the current racial reckoning we are experiencing is unoriginal to the American experience. We have been here before. This book seeks to humanize people we have idealized. Readers are invited to challenge racial hatred and injustice in their own context by looking to the lives of historical figures who have faced the challenges we currently face. By examining the self-care practices of personalities like Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Benjamin Elijah Mays, and Martin Luther King Jr., this book examines the practices of introspection and self-work these historical figures engaged in that enabled them to fulfill the body of work they are celebrated today. By humanizing these historical titans, we can emulate similar practices of self-care and introspection in our own lives that can equip us in continuing the ongoing work of dismantling structures of racial hatred and oppression, and promoting freedom, love, equity, and justice to redeem the soul of a nation."--Back cover.

What is it like to leave behind a thriving dental practice and a comfortable life in America to go where God has called you? In Speaking the Tooth in Love, Dr. Adam Algam describes the joys, excitement, and trials of missional life in the Middle East, a place where all his ideas and expectations about Muslims and Christian ministry are challenged.Seeing things through Eastern eyes greatly enriches his understanding of scripture passages that originated in this ancient context. He comes to recognize the shortcomings of his own culture as he watches God move mightily in this area of the world where there is great spiritual need.Join Dr. Algam as he highlights both the extreme satisfaction and the real-life challenges that come with a life devoted to obedience to God through missions.

Author Ernest J. Giro exposes and expounds ALL of the GOOD, BAD and UGLY Simple Truths of Life! In this very fascinating book and work with AMAZING, BEWILDERING, ELOQUENT and INCREDIBLE sources of information including the Bible in order to open the reader's eyes to a tremendous UNDERSTANDING of current events and various subjects and topics in the light of Bible Prophecy! This work is certainly destined to become a BESTSELLER

L'autore di questo libro espone le malvagie abominazioni della bugiarda chiesa cattolica romana; le false affermazioni del Vaticano; e, cosa ancora più importante, le sciocche e controverse dichiarazioni non bibliche, create dall'uomo e folli di Papa Francesco utilizzando semplicemente l'autorevole Parola di Dio tratta dalle Sacre Scritture trovate nella Sacra Bibbia, che dimostrano che Papa Francesco e la sua chiesa cattolica romana sono impazziti come una scimmia che mangia una banana!