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Disillusioned by narrow theology and constricted dogma, people are leaving Christianity in droves. But Jesus describes the reign of God as a house with many rooms. What if there are nooks and crannies of faith we have yet to explore? In A Faith of Many Rooms, Debie Thomas claims that the space where God dwells is expansive and full of belonging.

"Sometimes Buddy feels like hot lava, but through breathing techniques and stepping away, he figures out how to stay cool"--

When a young girl is told that her lion, who makes her feel brave, is only in her imagination, the world suddenly feels a lot scarier, until she finds a roar of her own.

A humorous story about getting out of your comfort zone and discovering the wonder of the world.

Cordelia may look like a goat, but on the inside she knows she is a tugboat--or tuggoat--no matter what anybody tells her.

"When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no, but she was determined to prove that accepting women wasn't the only change the profession needed"--

In this lyrical account of a monarch butterfly's life cycle and environmental impact, rhythmic prose and intriguing facts bring this beautiful insect flying right off the page.

Mara is tired of having to constantly explain her hearing aids to her new classmates, until one encounter turns strangers into friends.

Elena loves being with Abuelo in his flower shop--but she wonders why all the customers are crying.

Includes instructions for Easter tree, Natural Easter Egg dyes, Eggshell critters.

Discover the extraordinary life of Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American female astronaut.

This book examines the notion of "sin" in the Kongo culture through the lens of the Old Testament understanding of sin. It argues that the rich Old Testament imagery for sin is not captured by the Kongo word disumu; a wider vocabulary must be developed.

The book offers lessons for microfinance practitioners from poor people in Zimbabwe and Zambia. It suggests that the church may provide a credible community leader for dialogue regarding poverty causes and solutions.

This book explores Czech missionaries in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, with a focus on the national identity of the missionaries. The volume provides insight into mission dynamics in Central and Eastern Europe, with implications for other contexts as well.

"In the US, Black children are twice as likely as white children to be removed from their parents and adopted out to strangers. The Ethics of Protection responds to this dire reality with a liberationist approach to child welfare ethics. This book reframes child welfare by centering the stories, challenges, failures, and victories of Black families"--

"Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination emerged seemingly out of nowhere in 1978. Its appeal took even the author by surprise. But its message and relevance, and the enigmatic prophet from Missouri, were just what the American church needed. This book addresses the mystery of a prophetic breakthrough that remains relevant and necessary"--

"Originally published in 2021 and 2022"--Page ix.

This volume reflects the journey of a team from Myanmar and India listening and learning from each other. At a fundamental level, the book will trigger a rethinking of Mission in Myanmar in the context of re-imposed military rule.

"This volume considers overlooked "others" in the field of World Christianity. Contributors point to gender, sexuality, and race as themes ripe for exploration, while also identifying areas that have fallen outside the dominant World Christianity narrative, such as the Middle East and postcolonial indigenous and aboriginal theological expressions"--

The sacred text of the Psalms, along with musical tunes, provides a robust context for religious dialogue. This book proposes a creative strategy for building Muslim-Christian friendship by using the lyrical poetry of the Psalms translated into the vernacular and composed in culturally relevant music.

"The overriding importance of Sunday as a Christian feast day is emphasized by many apocryphal and pseudepigraphic texts from Late Antiquity, above all the broadly received Letter from Heaven. This volume presents versions of this letter together with other texts, partly based on a new edition, including introduction, translation, and commentary"--

"Humans have emotional engagements with the natural world, such as fear of snakes and awe at the Grand Canyon. Biblical writers deploy creation to shape the emotions of the audience and motivate specific behaviors. This book analyzes how writers use language about creation to conjure emotions"--

"Kathleen McShane and Elan Babchuck argue that empire-inspired leadership models hollow out faith institutions and exhaust their leaders. In Picking Up the Pieces, the authors offer a leadership model based on the conviction that power shared is power multiplied. The book offers a hopeful, practical, and sustainable way forward for all God's people"--

"Sue Pizor Yoder and her team of scholars and ministry leaders interviewed over 200 people under 40 in search of the lessons they might teach about belonging, adversity, legacy--and faith. Through collaborative storytelling, Hear Us Out illustrates the ways Millennials and Gen Z are navigating life, crafting their stories, and making meaning"--