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  A Preface to Paradise Lost

  C. S. Lewis

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  A Preface to Paradise Lost is one of C. S. Lewis's most famous scholarly works. The book had its genesis in Lewis's Ballard Matthews Lectures, which he delivered at the University College of North Wales in 1941. It discusses the epic poem Paradise Lost, by John Milton.

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  Signals of Transcendence -...

  Os Guinness

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  There must be something more to life. 
   
   
   
  The modern world is a place of great distraction, and it can be difficult to make sense of our human existence. But at some point in our lives, we may experience particular moments that prompt us to search for something deeper. Sociologist Peter Berger described these hints and clues as "signals of transcendence" that awaken us to unseen realities. 
   
   
   
  Os Guinness tells stories of people who experienced signals of transcendence and followed them to find new meaning and purpose in life. Notable figures such as Leo Tolstoy and C. S. Lewis as well as lesser-known individuals experienced a variety of promptings that signaled to them that life could not continue as they had thought. Through unsatisfied longings or disillusionments that yet yielded glimpses of beauty or joy, these moments drew people toward epiphanies of transformation. And the same can be true for us, should we have the courage to follow the signals wherever they may lead. 
   
   
   
  Listen for the signals. And discover what more awaits those with ears to hear.

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  God Meets Us in Our Suffering -...

  Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl N....

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  A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Fear, uncertainty, and suffering become daily realities—not just for patients but also for families, friends, and caregivers. Where is God in this? In God Meets Us in Our Suffering, three pastors who journeyed through cancer together share their deeply personal stories. With honesty, compassion, and humor, they offer theologically rich reflections on illness and hope, includinghow to navigate doubt and find strength in the theology of the cross;how Psalm 23 guides us through uncertainty and suffering;how God meets us in suffering with grace and power; andhow laughter, love, and community sustain us in the darkest moments.For those living with a serious illness and those journeying alongside them, this book offers comfort, courage, and a renewed trust in God's faithfulness.

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  All She Had - Lent 2022

  Blessed Is She

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  Let’s ponder our interior poverty this Lent and embrace our utter dependence on God. In our new devotional book, you will find yourself gently guided through six poverties: poverty of promise, poverty of desire, poverty of security, poverty of hope, poverty of control, poverty of intimacy, and finally the poverty of everything.

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  The Roman Curia - History...

  Anthony Ekpo

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  A historical, theological, and juridical explanation of the nature of the Roman Curia 
   
   
   
  The Roman Curia is the central body for the administration of the Roman Catholic Church. Its structure and organization is governed by Praedicate Evangelium, a new law issued by Pope Francis in 2022. The nature of the Curia is both confusing to many and vitally important for the administration of the Church and the Vatican. 
   
   
   
  The Roman Curia provides a historical, theological, and juridical explanation of the nature of the Roman Curia, highlighting its relationship to the Pope. Ekpo provides a brief and highly intelligible overview of the development of the Roman Curia and its present configuration in the light of Pope Francis' reorganization. He shows the differences between the Holy See, Vatican City State, and the Curia, defining each entity's role. 
   
   
   
  This overview of the Roman Curia and allied ecclesiastical institutions, like the Vatican and the Holy See, is the first comprehensive treatment in English on the reforms enacted by Praedicate Evangelium. Teachers, students, and researchers alike will find this an invaluable on the nature, history, theology, and juridical structures of the Roman Curia.

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  Understanding Gender Dysphoria -...

  Mark A. Yarhouse

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  Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Honorable Mention
  Genuine Compassion, Expert Understanding—Explore the New Edition of Understanding Gender Dysphoria
  Few topics spark more debate today than gender identity, fueling intense discussions across social, political, and cultural spheres. Complex issues like gender dysphoria are often oversimplified into slogans and sound bites, overlooking the lived experiences of those affected and making understanding even more difficult in an increasingly divided discourse.
  Mark Yarhouse, an expert in sexual identity and therapy, challenges the church to rise above the political hostilities and listen to people's stories. In Understanding Gender Dysphoria, Yarhouse combines Biblical principles and scholarly research to offer a Christian perspective on transgender issues that eschews simplistic answers and appreciates both psychological and theological complexity. The result is a book that engages the latest research while remaining pastorally sensitive to the experiences of each person.
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  - updated sources and references,
  - language that reflects the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), and
  - new content on more recent trends, including rising numbers of young people identifying as transgender and non-binary.
  If you are a pastor, counselor, or someone simply seeking to better understand individuals navigating questions of gender identity, now is the time to act with compassion and courage. Understanding Gender Dysphoria is an essential guide for those who wish to approach this topic with empathy and informed insight. Order your copy today and answer the call to come alongside those on the margins as they resolve their questions and concerns about gender identity.
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  Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

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