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  The Method of Our Mission -...

  Laceye C. Warner

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  Theology shapes who we are and how we organize to transform the world. Especially written for required United Methodist classes, this accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help listeners understand United Methodism's polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs, mission, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs, mission, practice, and organization. Polity and organization are primary embodiments of The United Methodist Church. Functional in nature, these aspects of the denomination facilitate our mission to make disciples for the transformation of the world. This book connects denominational governance and organization to our beliefs as well as our mission. A clear understanding of our identity—as Methodists with Wesleyan roots in connection—and our purpose—to make disciples for the transformation of the world—can help students of United Methodism navigate this treacherous landscape as present and future leaders. Warner also addresses the estrangement between theology and institutional structures and practice by framing governance practices and organizational structure within a Wesleyan theology of connection. 
   
   
   
  This book has been updated with changes from the 2016 General Conference.

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  Celtic Mythology - Tales From...

  Adam Andino

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  CELTIC MYTHOLOGY 
  "Celtic Mythology: Tales from the Celtic Pantheon" is a captivating journey into the ancient world of the Celts and the rich pantheon of gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes that they worshiped. This book explores the Celtic belief system and the role of mythology in their culture. 
  The book delves into the various gods and goddesses of the Celtic pantheon, such as the Dagda, Brigid, and Lugh. It also covers the lesser-known deities and monsters, such as the fire-spitting Caorthannach, and Dullahan, the headless horseman. 
  In addition to detailing the gods and goddesses of the pantheon, the book also includes some of the most famous and enduring tales from Celtic mythology. These include the myths of Aengus, the life of Lugh, and the story of the great hero, Cú Chulainn. 
  This book serves as an engaging guide to one of the most ancient and fascinating mythologies in human history. Whether you're a student of mythology, a history buff, or simply interested in learning more about this ancient culture, this book is an essential read!

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  From Trauma to Transformation -...

  Debra Laaser

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  God will not waste your pain 
   
  We have all heard of post traumatic stress, but few of us think about the possibility of post traumatic growth--the positive ways in which we can be transformed by our trauma. Yet this is precisely what can happen when we face our hurts, struggle through the rubble of our broken relationships, and unearth the ways God wants to use our trials to refine and mature us. 
   
  With compassion born from personal experience and insights gathered from years of counseling others, licensed marriage and family therapist Debra Laaser helps you stop asking "Why me?" and start asking "Lord, what would you have me learn from this?" She offers tangible steps you can take to move beyond daily survival toward a future in which you can thrive. 
   
  God does not waste our pain. With Laaser's expert guidance, you can experience positive life change not in spite of the hurt, loss, or betrayal you have undergone but because of it.

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  Daily Doctrine - A One-Year...

  Kevin DeYoung

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  Learn Important Systematic Theology Topics Each Day with This Accessible One-Year Devotional
  All thoughtful Christians want to better understand the Bible, its author, and its influence on their beliefs. In short—whether they recognize it or not—they want to understand theology. But many find the subject matter too academic, dense, or difficult to understand, and they lack proper study resources to help expand their knowledge of God and his written word.
  Designed to make systematic theology clear and accessible for the everyday Christian, this devotional walks through the most important theology topics over the course of a year. Each month is categorized into broad themes, starting with the study of God and concluding with the end times. Written by bestselling author and associate professor of systematic theology Kevin DeYoung, each concise daily reading contains verses for meditation and application, building upon each other and easing readers into the study of systematic theology. 
  
  - Written for Thoughtful Christians: Offers pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians access to a theologically rich yet accessible study 
  - One-Year Plan: Daily readings build off one another to help ease readers into systematic theology 
  - Covers Important Theological Topics: Each month covers a different broad theological topic, including mankind, salvation, the church, end times, and more
  - Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, bestselling author, and associate professor of systematic theology

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  Rowland Bingham - Into Africa's...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  The thought of a land with not one Christian and not one missionary haunted Rowland. Images of cannibals and slaves pushed away sleep, and the stranger's words "Are you prepared to go if God calls you?" echoed over and over as he turned in his bed. Was he, Rowland Bingham, willing to go to the Sudan, where white men nearly always died? At age twenty Rowland Bingham committed hiself to serving not only in Africa, known as the white man's grave, but in Africa's Sudan interior, where few missionaried had ventured and those who did soon died of disease or retreated in defeat. Experience missionaries told Rowland that his dream was impossible. But when he found himself the sole surviving member of the fledgling Sudan Interior Mission, he didn't give up - neither did God. In an amazing story of vision and faith, God used this willing servant to open a way for the gospel's light to shine on millions of people once thought beyond reach.

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  Olive Days - A Novel

  Jessica Elisheva Emerson

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  Rina Kirsch is a young mother and Modern Orthodox Jew in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles. Dutifully keeping to the formidable expectations of a traditional household connects Rina with generations past and those to come. But a contradiction burns at her center: Rina is an atheist. She is also stymied in her life and marriage. 
   
   
   
  Hoping to reinvigorate their relationship, Rina's husband convinces her to partake in a night of wife swapping with other Orthodox couples. Rather than preserve her marriage, however, the swap plunges Rina down a heady path that begins with a rekindled passion for painting and culminates in an intoxicating affair with Will Ochoa, her married art teacher. Clandestine rendezvous and stolen moments of ardor awaken Rina to an existence beyond the confining parameters of tradition, offering a glimpse at the possible life she left behind in the olive groves of her youth. As the blush of erotic thrill comes into sharp contrast with the complications of living a secret life, Rina must decide if it's worth sacrificing everything she's ever known to fully inhabit the uncharted landscape unfolding before her, one where her needs take precedence. Olive Days is an unforgettable story of the agonizing choices women make to balance duty against desire. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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