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  Song of Solomon - The Old Testament

  Christopher Glyn

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  The book of Song of Solomon is a large love poem filled with smaller poems of different kinds. Solomon is the author and he wrote it sometime during his reign 970-930 B.C. It is a story of a bridegroom who is in love with his bride. Key personalities are King Solomon, the Shulammite girl, and friends. 
   
  The story greatly emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and that it is designed, blessed and consecrated in the eyes of the Lord. The purpose of “Song of Songs”, as it is also called, is a picture of God’s love for His people. Although there is explicit sexual content, it is a book in which we can learn the depths of God’s authentic love for us and what should be in the sacredness of marriage. 
   
  • In chapters 1-3, Solomon writes of the courtship and engagement of the Beloved (Solomon) and the Lover (Shulammite girl), “My beloved responded and said to me, ‘Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come along” (2:10). 
   
  • Chapters 3-4, we read of the marriage ceremony of the bride to the bridegroom, “Go forth, O daughters of Zion, and gaze on King Solomon with the crown with which his mother has crowned him on the day of his wedding” (3:11). 
   
  • Chapters 5-8, are the relationship between the husband and wife and the power of their love, “Many waters cannot quench love, nor will rivers overflow it; if a man were to give all the riches of his house for love, it would be utterly despised” (8:7).

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  Come Lord Jesus - Timeless...

  Robert Barron

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  “Come, Lord Jesus!” Together with the Church, believers pray these words of the Apostle John as they journey through the liturgical season of Advent and prepare their hearts for the birth of the Savior.       In Come, Lord Jesus: Timeless Homilies for Advent and Christmas, Bishop Robert Barron accompanies them on this journey, offering sermons on Sunday readings from these holy seasons to inspire prayer and reflection. Preached to countless listeners over his many years of ministry, these classic homilies will illuminate the Scriptures and invite readers to see familiar stories with fresh eyes, anticipating with joy the coming of the King.

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  Seasons of Waiting - Walking by...

  Betsy Childs Howard

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  We're all waiting for something.
  It might be a spouse or a baby. It might be healing or a home. Regardless of what we're waiting for, it's easy to feel discontent when things aren't going as planned and our dreams are delayed—especially when questions of "Why?" and "How long?" remain unanswered.
  God uses seasons of waiting to teach us patience and make us more like himself. But sanctification is not the only purpose God has in mind. When we wait faithfully with unmet longings, we become a powerful picture of the bride of Christ waiting for the day when he returns and God's kingdom reigns.

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  The Journey to Christ - Part One

  Jeff Stamper

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  Part One consists of the stories from the first five books of the Bible, written entirely in poetry. 
  There will be 4 parts in this series to cover the entire Bible.

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  The Wisdom of Sleep - How Rest...

  Brett McCracken

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  Eye-opening revelations from Scripture and science about why we sleep, dream, and rest--and why they are such gifts. 
  In our age of hurry, productivity, and constant distraction, sleep is often treated as an inconvenient pause or means of self-optimization. We've forgotten the deeper, theological meaning of rest and the profound spiritual lessons we can learn from our God-given need for sleep. 
  Drawing from Scripture, science, cultural commentary, and personal reflections, Brett McCracken shows how sleep, rest, and Sabbath are not just necessary downtimes or missed opportunities to be productive--they are sacred practices that deepen our relationship with God, nurture our love for others, and bear witness to his grace. 
  The Wisdom of Sleep calls you to a higher view of this essential and holy part of our lives. 
  Throughout the book, you'll discover that sleep, rest, and dreams are surprising gifts from God. You'll learn the astonishing science behind the ways sleep revives and restores us, and how this God-designed physical reality daily reminds us of spiritual truths. As you better understand and embrace God's good design, you'll grow in love for him and help point other weary souls to the ultimate rest they can have in him. 
  The wisdom of sleep is not just in its brilliant design and biological benefits. It's also in the way sleep and rest bear witness to our createdness, our salvation, and our eternal future--when all restlessness will find repose in God's presence.

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  Win Some - 5 proven life...

  Brian Slipka

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  Meet Sam Masterson, an aging professional baseball player who feels he can't catch a break. In most conversations, Sam strikes out, causing strained relationships wherever he is. Self-absorbed and distracted, Sam tries to rehab his aching body so no one will notice his diminishing prowess. Then a public debacle threatens to end his career.
  
  
   
  
  
  Just when things appear hopeless, the team's clubbie befriends Sam and teaches him five tools for developing positive and authentic relationships. Using these tools, Sam begins to change his self-centered communication and negative outlook in hopes of helping his family, restoring his place on the team, and re-establishing trust.
  
  
   
  
  
  In Win Some, author Brian Slipka wraps vital relational skills inside an inspiring life story. Learn how to shift your mindset from selfish ambition to wanting the best for others, so you can engage in meaningful relationships at work, home, and play.
  
  
   

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