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  Stealing My Religion - Not Just...

  Liz Bucar

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  We think we know cultural appropriation when we see it. Blackface or Native American headdresses as Halloween costumes—these clearly give offense. But what about Cardi B posing as the Hindu goddess Durga in a Reebok ad, AA's twelve-step invocation of God, or the earnest namaste you utter at the end of yoga class? 
   
   
   
  Liz Bucar unpacks the ethical dilemmas of a messy form of cultural appropriation: the borrowing of religious doctrines, rituals, and dress for political, economic, and therapeutic reasons. Does borrowing from another's religion harm believers? Bucar sees religion as an especially vexing arena for appropriation debates because faiths overlap and imitate each other and because diversity within religious groups scrambles our sense of who is an insider and who is not. 
   
   
   
  Stealing My Religion guides us through three revealing case studies—the hijab as a feminist signal of Muslim allyship, a study abroad "pilgrimage" on the Camino de Santiago, and the commodification of yoga in the West. Reflecting on her own missteps, Bucar comes to a surprising conclusion: the way to avoid religious appropriation isn't to borrow less but to borrow more—to become deeply invested in learning the roots and diverse meanings of our enthusiasms.

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  Quest for Love - True Stories of...

  Elisabeth Elliot

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  "I have deep feelings for this guy, but he says I'm like a sister to him. What should I do?""Why should a man still be expected to initiate romance?""Isn't it okay to spend time together if we're just friends?""If I never marry, will God take that desire away?"These are some of the many questions posed in letters to Elisabeth Elliot by readers of her bestselling book Passion and Purity.In Quest for Love, Elisabeth shares many of these letters and responds with sound, biblical guidance that will speak to your heart and your situation. She dusts off "antiquated" concepts such as commitment, integrity, honor, and servanthood and shows how they still apply to dating and singleness today.Intertwined are hopeful true stories of how men and women discovered love through God's direction. As you read these honest revelations, you'll understand the freedom that comes from putting our love lives under the authority of Jesus Christ.

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  10 Days - The Unlikely Story of...

  Jonathan Friz

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  What if people around the world stopped everything to pray for 10 days? 
  In 2004, Jonathan Friz sensed God telling him to invite people to do just that. He had no idea what he was getting into... 
  "10 Days reveals, without a doubt, a God-orchestrated strategy to help foster 24/7 prayer, praise, and worship unto the return of Jesus!" Dr. Jason Hubbard, International Prayer Council 
  "You will be captivated in reading about the Lord's great faithfulness and Jonathan's perseverance to guide this movement that is bringing unity and revival to His Body across our world. Enjoy it!" John Robb, Transformation Prayer Foundation 
  "What an incredible journey Jonathan has been on discovering the greatness of God's heart. This book is a must-read for all those seeking to go deeper with Him." Grant Berry, Founder, Reconnecting Ministries

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  Embers & Water - The Prophet's Call

  Andrew L. Barnes

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What if prophecy didn’t stay in the clouds but walked a market lane at dawn—brushing spice dust from its sleeves, bargaining for figs, and telling the truth where children could overhear it? Embers & Water: The Prophet’s Call is that story: a fantasy-inflected, historically grounded novel inspired by the book of Isaiah—where the word of God doesn’t thunder from a safe distance but lands on streets, kitchens, and palace steps until people have to decide what to do next. 
  Your guide is Asahel ben Jeduthun, a temple singer and scribe with quick hands, a careful eye, and no taste for heroics. Through Asahel’s single, steady point of view, you’ll meet Isaiah son of Amoz—not as a statue or slogan, but as a man whose sentences interrupt parties, steady kings, and lift widows. Around them a city comes into focus: Miriam, who kneads bread and courage with the same hands; Eliab, a fig seller learning to love honest weights; Shira, a merchant’s daughter trading spectacle for substance; Reuben, a guard unlearning noisy strength; and Shebna, a climber whose carved ambitions can’t keep his name from shrinking. 
  This is fiction inspired by Scripture, not commentary disguised as a novel. Where the text speaks, the story follows; where the text is silent, the story supplies human detail that honors its direction. Expect a narrative with momentum—not oracle after oracle, but a clear arc: 
  A vineyard song freezes laughter in a noble’s courtyard. 
  A king at the aqueduct hears a sign he does not want. 
  A bonfire of household gods crackles in the square. 
  The Assyrian herald’s mockery under the wall meets a city’s disciplined silence. 
  Deliverance comes in a night without arrows. 
  A sundial walks backward because mercy says so. 
  A long season of comfort teaches a people to keep Sabbath, prove their scales, forgive debts, and welcome strangers. 
  And through it all, the shadow of a Servant appears—gentle, burden-bearing, strong enough to heal without spectacle.

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  The Good Girl's Guide to Great...

  Sheila Wray Gregoire

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  Read by the author. 
  Bring greater satisfaction to your relationship in every way--emotionally, spiritually, and physically--whether you're preparing for your honeymoon or are empty nesters looking for a new spark. 
  Are you wondering if there's more to your sex life than the status quo? Or maybe you have questions about your upcoming marriage that aren't exactly appropriate for the rehearsal dinner? This edition of The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex from tell-it-like-it-is blogger and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire has been completely updated and expanded to include new research from surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people. With humor, stories, and highly practical ideas, Sheila helps you:See how God intends sex to unite couples physically, emotionally, and spiritually--and how to overcome roadblocks in each areaUnderstand more about your two bodies and how they were meant to go togetherFind healing from past sexual experiences, sexual trauma, or pornography addictionFigure out the missing piece in your sex life that often makes pleasure out of reachLearn how to help your husband give you greater pleasure than ever beforeEmbrace sex with freedom, rather than viewing it with shame or embarrassment 
  Sheila's content and style will appeal to:Newly engaged couples who want to start their marriage out rightMarried couples who wonder if sex will ever become what they'd hoped it would beFollowers of Sheila's marriage blog and bestselling booksPastors and counselors seeking a resource for helping engaged and married couples 
  Listen to The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex as your husband learns more about you in The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex. Clothing optional. 
  Discussion questions and accompanying charts are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Christian Ethics

  Yesu Vi

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  Transform Your Life with Timeless Wisdom: Navigate Daily Choices with Faith and Integrity 
   
  In a world teeming with moral complexities and ethical dilemmas, "Christian Ethics: Embodying Christian Values in Daily Decisions" emerges as a beacon of light for individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom. This compelling book invites you on a transformative journey to the heart of Christian morality, offering practical guidance on how to embody faith and integrity in every aspect of your life. 
   
  Embark on this journey with an Introduction that lays the foundation for understanding the essence and significance of Christian Ethics. Chapter 1 delves into the core of Christian morality, exploring its unique characteristics and the pivotal role of Scripture and historical perspectives in ethical decision-making. Here, the principles of faith, hope, and love are introduced as the moral foundations that guide believers in their daily lives. 
   
  As you progress through the book, Chapter 2 unveils the profound influence of Scripture and tradition in shaping ethical behavior, reminding us of the timeless wisdom contained within these sacred texts. Moving forward, Chapter 3 explores the concept of virtue in the Christian life, offering insights on how to integrate these virtues into your daily routine for a life of meaningful action. 
   
  The subsequent chapters address the practicalities of discerning God's will (Chapter 4), sanctifying human life (Chapter 5), upholding the sanctity of marriage and family (Chapter 6), and navigating the ethical implications of work, wealth, and technology (Chapters 7 and 8). Chapters 9 and 10 provide a thoughtful examination of social justice, tolerance, and the role of Christians in advocating for a just society that values every individual.

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