-Titulo Original : Beholding Deepening Our Experience In God-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: Move from a transactional experience with God to a transformational friendship with Him through prayer. How can time with God be a source of peace in a loud and distracting world? In Beholding, spiritual director and poet Strahan Coleman invites readers to discover the joy of being with God, not just working for Him. As they inhabit the art of resting in God’s presence, prayer becomes not only a place of seeking, but becoming. Beholding calls Christians to understand how: Prayer is so much more than spoken conversation between us and God; it’s a way of existing together. Beholding God in prayer is profoundly connected to beholding and dignifying others. Embracing prayer practices from different Christian traditions digs a deep well of peace in the soul. Our everyday ordinary lives can become the meeting place for God through silence, solitude, community, creation, and hospitality. About the Author Strahan Coleman is an award-winning musician, poet, writer, and spiritual director from Aotearoa, New Zealand. He is the founder of Commoners Communion, a space that engages in conversations in Christian spirituality through writing, podcasts, spiritual retreats, devotions, and prayers. Strahan also teaches online prayer schools that engage students around the world in a journey to go deeper with God...

-Titulo Original : The Action Bible Christmas 25 Stories About Jesus Arrival (action Bible Series)-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: This unique, family-friendly Christmas addition to the bestselling Action Bible line tells the story of Jesus’ birth from 25 “eyewitnesses”-such as the young student in the East who first saw the star, Zechariah, the innkeeper, the dove in the stable rafters-and includes fun discussion prompts for great conversations throughout Advent and the holiday season. Stunning illustrations and intriguing original accounts of Jesus’ birth make this a thought-provoking and fun new way to celebrate the season as a family. The Action Bible Christmas includes: Stories about Jesus’ birth told from the viewpoints of 25 “eyewitnesses,” including a shepherd boy, his lamb, Simeon, Mary, an angel, and a donkey Questions to initiate family discussion about a variety of story-related topics Unlike any other book on the market, The Action Bible Christmas combines the ongoing appeal of Sergio Cariello’s award-winning illustrations with a family-friendly format to invite children, parents, and grandparents to create a delightful new holiday tradition. About the Author Sergio Cariello has loved drawing since early childhood. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts and the Word of Life Bible Institute, later working for D Comics and Marvel Comics. Sergio grew up in Brazil and now lives in Florida with his wife, Luzia...

-Titulo Original : My First Advent Storybook (bible Storybook Series)-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: In My First Advent Storybook, little ones hear about the promise God made from the days of Abraham all the way to the arrival of baby Jesus. Thoughtful, rhythmic text highlights special themes of Advent and invites children to be part of the story with fun, interactive prompts. This simple, sturdy book is ideal for: Children ages 0-3 Parents, grandparents, and children’s ministry leaders Baby showers, adoption parties, birthdays, Christmas, and Advent Parents who want to introduce their children to the big story of the Bible will love the biblical truths in My First Advent Storybook and its sweet Christmas season companion, Count My Way to Jesus. About the Author Laura Richie (laurarichie ) is a wife, homeschooling mom, and registered nurse. A missionary kid for several years, Laura confesses she didn’t truly understand her need to be rescued until later in life. Now she delights in sharing the beauty and grace of her Rescuer. Laura lives in Oklahoma with her husband and four children. Ian Dale (iandale ) is an illustrator and designer who loves to invest in projects that share the hope and meaning that have transformed his life. He has created art for clients including World Vision, the American Bible Society, Compassion International, and The Bible App for Kids, which has been downloaded in more than fifty languages. Ian lives in Southern California with his wife and two children...

-Titulo Original : Cold-case Christianity A Homicide Detective Investigates The Claims Of The Gospels-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity. Review Cold-Case Christianity is a fantastic book. I wish I had this resource when I first examined the Christian faith. It would have answered many of my questions and helped set me on the track to truth. (Josh McDowell, Speaker and author of Evidence that Demands A Verdict) Cold Case Christianity is simply the most clever and compelling defense Ive ever read for the reliability of the New Testament record. Case closed. (Gregory Koukl, President Stand to Reason, Speaker and author of Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing your Christian Convictions) Its a fascinating process, with Jim drawing on his quarter century of police experience to explain how and why the evidence of history decisively tips the scales in favor of Christianity. (Lee Strobel, Author of The Case for Christ and The Case For Faith) The moment I heard of J. Warner Wallaces idea for a book, I thought it was one of the freshest ideas Id heard in a long time. And now seeing the book in hand, he totally delivers. (Craig J. Hazen, Founder and Director of the Christian Apologetics Program, Biola University, author of the novel Five Sacred Crossings) “My friend Jim Wallace was an angry atheist for 35 years until he walked through the doors of Saddleback Church. There his life was radically changed by Jesus. Today, Jim is one of the most thoughtful and winsome apologists for the Gospel I know. Cold Case Christianity is literally packed with insights to share with the skeptics in your life and this book will give you the confidence to share it!”Dr. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church From the Author I wrote Cold-Case Christianity because the historic truth claims of Christianity are under attack from every direction. If ever there was a time to study the case for the eyewitness reliability of the gospels, the time is now: Anti-Christian Books Are Increasingly Influential: Books like Richard Dawkins The God Delusion, Christopher Hitchens God is Not Great, Sam Harris Letter To A Christian Nation, and Bart Ehrmans Forged: Writing in the Name of God - Why the Bibles Authors Are Not Who We Think They Are have influenced millions of readers and challenged the essential truth claims of the gospel accounts. Fewer People Identify Themselves As Christians: The number of people who identify themselves as Christians in America, for example, has decreased by over 10% in the past 20 years (American Religious Identification Survey 1990-2008) Young People Are Leaving the Church in Record Numbers: As many as 70% of those who identify themselves as Christians entering college will walk away from their faith by the time they are seniors and only about a third of these young people will ever return to the Church (LifeWay Research Study 2007) Intellectual Skepticism Is a Growing Problem: When young ex-Christians are asked about their reasons for leaving, the largest percentage identify intellectual skepticism or doubt as the culprit (Smith and Denton, Soul Searching: The Reli...

-Titulo Original : Embodied Transgender Identities, The Church, And What The Bible Has To Say-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: Compassionate, biblical, and thought-provoking, Embodied is an accessible guide for Christians who want help navigating issues related to the transgender conversation. Preston Sprinkle draws on Scripture, as well as real-life stories of individuals struggling with gender dysphoria, to help you understand the complexities and emotions of this highly relevant topic. This book fills the great need for Christians to speak into the confusing and emotionally charged questions surrounding the transgender conversation. With careful research and an engaging style, Embodied explores: What it means to be transgender, nonbinary, and gender-queer, and how these identities relate to being male or female Why most stereotypes about what it means to be a man and woman come from the culture and not the Bible What the Bible says about humans created in God’s image as male and female, and how this relates to transgender experiences Moral questions surrounding medical interventions such as sex reassignment surgery Which pronouns to use and how to navigate the bathroom debate Why more and more teens are questioning their gender Review “The history has not always been good between people of faith and those who identify as transgender. This history, combined with a desire for much better, is what makes voices like Preston’s so essential for the times in which we live. Preston has this wonderful, Jesus-like way of flexing the muscles of conviction and compassion, of truth and grace, of law and love, of empathy and human design, all at the same time. As he does this, he not only finds the way but shows the way to befriend, empathize with, and come alongside those whom Jesus has called us to love. I need this book, and I suspect that you do too.” -- Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville “There are many good books written on transgender identities, but if you are looking for one book that is scientifically sound, theologically grounded, and gracious in its demeanor, Embodied is the book to get. Whether you are a scholar looking to understand the issue more deeply, a parent trying to help his or her transgender child, a friend wanting to better love transgender people, or someone wrestling with your own gender identity, this book will be an indispensable resource. My thanks to Sprinkle for writing and researching such an important and timely book.” -- Sean McDowell, PhD, associate professor at Talbot School of Theology “In Embodied, my friend Dr. Preston Sprinkle tenderly tackles topics most run from. He hosts the very conversations the church avoids or mishandles. This work is researched the way Preston loves … deeply. I fought back tears as I read and found myself convicted, challenged, and equipped to love, listen, and learn. Everyone deserves to know that they are intimately woven for the love of God.” -- Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author of Without Rival “Preston’s Embodied is one of the first (and most comprehensive) theological looks into the trans* conversation. As a non-binary Christian I am thankful that he has offered a much-needed voice to this topic. While we do often come to different conclusions, I greatly appreciate his voice in this conversation and his sincere desire to present a holistic approach to better love and understand trans* people in our churches.” -- Lesli Hudson-Reynolds, gender identity ministry director of Posture Shift About the Author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle is the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender and a New York Times-bestselling author who’s written a dozen books, including People to Be Loved, an award-winning book on faith and homosexuality. Preston and his wife, Chris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their four kids...

-Titulo Original : Cry Like A Man Fighting For Freedom From Emotional Incarceration-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir. His grandfather’s lynching in the deep South, the murders of his two older brothers, and his verbally harsh and absent father all worked together to form Jason Wilson’s childhood. But it was his decision to acknowledge his emotions and yield to God’s call on his life that made Wilson the man and leader he is today. As the founder of one of the country’s most esteemed youth organizations, Wilson has decades of experience in strengthening the physical, mental, and emotional spirit of boys and men. In Cry Like a Man, Wilson explains the dangers men face in our culture’s definition of “masculinity” and gives readers hope that healing is possible. As Wilson writes, “My passion is to help boys and men find strength to become courageously transparent about their own brokenness as I shed light on the symptoms and causes of childhood trauma and ‘father wounds.’ I long to see men free themselves from emotional incarceration-to see their minds renewed, souls weaned, and relationships restored.” Review “The souls of men are begging to cry and it’s time to release the pain. Cry Like a Man is a key that Jason Wilson is using to unlock the door for men of all ethnicity to release that pain through tears, transparency, and love rather than through fighting, unresolved anger, and abuse.” -- Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness “Jason Wilson is a gift to our nation that’s enslaved by a dangerous and ridiculous understanding of masculinity. He’s coaching us how to rear real men who know that emotions empower us, growing our capacity for courage, love, faith, hope, and so much more. As the Irish proverb says, ‘Never trust a warrior who cannot cry.’ He’s creating a new kind of warrior. Learn from him. Support him. Join him.” -- Paul Coughlin, founder and president of The Protectors “I am so excited about Jason Wilson’s new book, Cry Like a Man. Through personal stories and lessons that apply to all, Wilson shows us the power of connecting with our emotions in an increasingly disconnected world. This is a must-read for any brother seeking to better understand what he feels and why and for any sister seeking to discern the same.” -- Joshua Dubois, CEO of Values Partnerships “Jason Wilson writes a new narrative in the hearts of our black boys, one that liberates them to be the whole beautiful human beings God designed them to be.” -- Trabian Shorters, founder and CEO of BMe Network “Growing up playing football, you are taught to never show weakness. No matter what the situation was, I was told to always ‘be a man’ and suck it up. Unfortunately, that mentality forced me to bottle up my emotions, causing some long-term negative effects and conflicts in my life. Jason Wilson is leading the way to freedom from emotional incarceration.” -- Reggie Bush, Heisman Trophy Winner; Super Bowl Champion About the Author Jason Wilson is the director of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy (CATTA), a program of The Yunion nonprofit organization he founded in 2003. The CATTA has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Today, and CNN. In addition to more than twenty years of training and developing young men, Wilson is a faithful husband of twenty years and a proud father of two beautiful children. Noteworthy Awards for Jason Wilson: 2018 True Inspiration Award, Chick-fil-A Foundation 2018 General Motors African Ancestry Network Award (GMAAN) 2018 New Detroit Social Impact Award 2018 Campaign for Black Male Achievement Spirituality Award 2016 President’s Volunteer Service Award 2015 CBMA Innovation Accelerator Award 2014 Governor’s Service Award Finalist 2013 BMe Leadership Award 2013 Spirit of Detroit Award 2012 Ambassador Magazine’s Ambassador of the Yea...

-Titulo Original : The Tale Of Three Trees A Traditional Folktale-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: About the Author Angela Elwell Hunt is the author of more than 180 books, including If I Had Long, Long Hair (winner of the Lorna Balian Prize for childrens books), The Note, and The Fairlawn Series. She lives in central Florida with her husband. For more information about her work, visit angelahuntbooks . Featuring the wonderful illustrations of Tim Jonke, this best-selling children s book tells the Easter story from a new and unusual point of view. Children will be deeply touched as they understand, perhaps for the first time, the significance of Christ s life and his atoning sacrifice on the cross...

-Titulo Original : Crazy Love Overwhelmed By A Relentless God-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: Revised & Updated Edition! God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if were missing it? Its crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe-the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor-loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether youve verbalized it yet or not, we all know somethings wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isnt working harder at a list of dos and donts-its falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when youre wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Learn more about Crazy Love at crazylovebook . Review Chan writes with infectious exuberance, challenging Christians to take the Bible seriously. He describes at length the sorry state of lukewarm Christians who strive for a life characterized by control, safety, and an absence of suffering. In stark contrast, the book offers real-life accounts of believers who have given all--time, money, health, even their lives--in obedience to Christs call. Chan also recounts his own attempts to live crazy by significantly downsizing his home and giving away his resources to the poor. Earnest Christians will find valuable take-home lessons from Chans excellent book.-- Publishers Franciss life reflects authentic leadership tempered by a deep compassion for the lost, the last, the littlest, and the least. Its all because this man, my friend, is an ardent and devoted disciple of his Savior. In his fresh new book, Crazy Love, Francis peels back what we think the Christian life is, and guides us down the path toward an uncommon intimacy with Jesus--an intimacy which cant help but change the world around us!-- Joni Eareckson Tada, best-selling author and speaker In an age of religious phonies, spiritual apathy, and disheartening books suggesting that God is a delusion, Crazy Love shines like a glorious beacon of hope and light. If youre stuck in a religious rut, read this refreshing book. I found it eye-opening and soul-thrilling. Whether in the pulpit or on the page, Francis Chan effuses love for Jesus Christ and demonstrates practical ways to throw off lukewarm Christianity and embrace full-on, passionate love for God.-- Kirk Cameron, actor and author About the Author Francis Chan is the bestselling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, Multiply, and You and Me Forever. He is currently a pastor of We Are Church, a house church network that is planting churches in Northern California. Francis and his wife of twenty-five years, Lisa, have seven children and one beautiful granddaughter...

-Titulo Original : Until Unity-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan calls for believers and churches everywhere to align our hearts with God and start taking seriously His numerous commands to unify. It is absolutely clear from Scripture that God passionately desires supernatural unity within His Church. Unity is what Jesus prays for, what He commands, and what He says will be our greatest witness to the world. If unity is so important to the heart of God, why is the Church one of the most divided groups on earth? While many believe doctrine is at the root of the problem, Francis argues that the real problem is the shallowness or non-existence of our love for each other-rooted in a shallowness in our understanding of the gospel. This is what desperately needs to change. The reason that God gifts the Church with leaders is so they can equip God’s people in a way that leads to “unity of the faith” (Ephesians 4:13). We have done a poor job at this, but it can all change. Those who are believers will hear the call and be “eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (v. 3). There will be opposition, but we cannot allow anything to discourage us from giving everything we have to the pursuit of a unified, restored Bride. About the Author Francis Chan has been a pastor for over thirty years. He is a New York Times-bestselling author of several books, including Crazy Love, Letters to the Church, and Until Unity. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married nearly thirty years and coauthored You and Me Forever. Currently, Francis and his family split their time between ministry and church planting in Northern California and Asia...

-Titulo Original : One Rehearsal Christmas Plays (bible Funstuff)-Fabricante : David C Cook-Descripcion Original: One Rehearsal Christmas Plays is the answer to gaining an extra hour or two, feeling less harried and focusing on Christ while directing the church Christmas program! With One Rehearsal Christmas Plays, your Sunday school department will encourage, entertain, and enlighten the congregation as they follow the Footsteps to the Manager or as they present a slightly altered version of Twas the Night before Christmas. One Rehearsal Christmas Plays features these productions and ten others with a Scriptural message and minimal preparation! Completely Reproducible! About the Autho...