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  Practicing Christian Doctrine -...

  Beth Felker Jones

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  "This book is, in my estimation, simply the best and most accessible introduction to theology for students new to the discipline."--R. Lucas Stamps, Oklahoma Baptist University 
   
  This introductory theology text helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically so they can act Christianly in a diverse world, and connect Christian thought to their everyday lives of faith. 
   
  Written from a solidly evangelical yet ecumenically aware perspective, this book models a way of doing theology that is generous and charitable. It attends to history and contemporary debates and features voices from the global church. Sidebars made up of illustrative quotations, key Scripture passages, classic hymn texts, and devotional poetry punctuate the chapters. 
   
  The first edition of this book has been well received. Updated and revised throughout, this second edition also includes a new section on gender and race as well as new end-of-chapter material connecting each doctrine to a spiritual discipline.

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  When God Doesn't Fix It Bible...

  Laura Story

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  Is it possible for our faith in God to deepen despite loss, heartache, struggle, and pain? 
  Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life testifies that God doesn't promise to save us from all hardship. No matter how hard we pray, sometimes our circumstances don't change. 
  Laura's own story took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The devastating news forever changed their lives and challenged Laura's belief in the little control she thought she had. Her discovery: that her struggles to accept her new situation ended up convincing her even more strongly of God's faithfulness and love. 
  In this five-session study, Laura shares her deeply personal testimony and renewed hope to help us:Examine the promises of the gospel and what the Bible says about our experiences here on Earth.See how the hardships endured by some of the men and women of the Bible teach us how God works in our lives to bring us closer to him.Understand that the possibility exists for a deeper intimacy with God, whose everlasting promises remain no matter what happens in this life. 
  Sessions include:Don’t Be Surprised by Trouble (14:00)Best-Made Plans (14:00)When God Doesn’t Fix It (10:00)Why? The Question on Replay (12:00)A Better Broken (13:00) 
  Coordinating study guide available separately.  
  The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

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  Jesus Said Stuff - Revisiting...

  Steve McAlphabet

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  Jesus Said Stuff provides a radical, pragmatic, and refreshingly honest look at the original "red letter" teachings as a practical manual for modern life. 
  Cut through the centuries of dogma and political framing to rediscover the raw, unfiltered essence of the most influential figure in history. Jesus Said Stuff isn’t a dense theological treatise or a repetitive Sunday school lesson; it is a radical, pragmatic dive into the "red letters" of the Gospels. By stripping away the complex lens of the Roman Empire and modern institutional religion, this book examines what happens when we take the actual words of Jesus at face value. Whether you are a lifelong believer, a "spiritual but not religious" seeker, or a curious skeptic, you’ll find a refreshingly honest exploration of ancient wisdom applied to a complicated modern world. 
  With a blend of historical inquiry and a no-nonsense approach (well, may be a little bit of nonsense), prepare to engage with the parables and provocations of the Gospels in a way that is as intellectually stimulating as it is deeply personal. If you’ve ever felt that the core message of the Gospels has been buried under layers of noise, Jesus Said Stuff offers a clear, insightful, and often witty path back to the Source of our being.

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  The Problem and Promise of...

  Steven Félix-Jäger

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  Jesus calls us to make disciples of all the nations. Many Christians believe this means enlisting soldiers in a culture war. But putting faith in the service of politics risks remaking God in our own image. How can the church help bring God's kingdom to earth without relying on the political structures of this world? 
   
  Critiquing our idolization of the values of classical Western liberalism, Steven Félix-Jäger seeks a renewal of the church's public witness. He points out the pitfalls that stem from our obsession with individual freedom--from the prosperity gospel to Christian nationalism to conformity with secular progressivism. True freedom is not about individual liberty or free market economics but about flourishing in covenant with God. Félix-Jäger offers a public theology that challenges the church to be a holy, loving, and generous witness to a world bound by visions of self-absorbed autonomy and materialism. Inspired by Jubilee and Pentecost, he ultimately constructs an alternative model for public witness rooted in the abundance of the Spirit. 
   
  The Problem and Promise of Freedom not only serves as an indispensable resource for students of religion and society but also offers urgent and clear-sighted witness to the church today.

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  The Person of Christ - An...

  Stephen J. Wellum

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  “From beginning to end, Scripture unveils from shadow to reality that Jesus is God the Son incarnate.” Some people think of Jesus as a great prophet or a wise philosopher; others see him as an important religious leader or even a revolutionary. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Stephen Wellum challenges these claims as he argues for the divinity of Jesus according to Scripture and in line with creedal Christianity. In this brief introduction, we are invited to rejoice in the centrality of Christ―who as both God and man reconciles us to God.

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  You Are My Sunshine - A Story of...

  Sean Dietrich

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  Read by the author. 
  A laugh-out-loud funny true story of a loving relationship, a grand adventure, and a promise kept.  
  It was only a few years after the starry-eyed young couple got married when scary news threatened to take the wind out of their sails. But Sean Dietrich's wife, Jamie, wouldn't let it. She dared to hope for and plan for a great big adventure, and she made him promise to do it with her. For love and the promise of biscuits along the way, Sean--who was never an athlete of any kind--undertook the bike ride of a lifetime and lived to talk about it.  
  In this true-life tale, master storyteller Sean Dietrich--also known as the beloved columnist and creator of the blog and podcast "Sean of the South"--shares their hilarious, touching, and sometimes terrifying story of the long bike ride to conquer The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath trail. As you laugh out loud through every hard-won mile and lose yourself in his signature poignancy, you'll experience a great adventure that, in the end, will remind you of what's most important in life, the value of keeping your promises, and the importance of connection in your most treasured relationships.  
  A feel-good read you won't be able to put down, You Are My Sunshine dares you to hope for an adventure of your own. 
  An accompanying map is included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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