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  Faith Alone - The Heart of...

  Bo Giertz

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  Faith Alone, written in 1943, is a prequel to Bo Giertz's better-known novel, The Hammer of God.
  This is Bo Giertz's masterpiece-written with the doctrinal clarity and purpose of G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis, the historical acumen of Bernard Cornwell, and the psychological insight of Kafka. The result is a Scandinavian Noir that cuts open the soul and lays it at the foot of the cross.
  The novel begins in 1540 and ends in 1543, during which time the largest peasant revolt in the history of Scandinavia occurred under the leadership of Nils Dacke. The Dacke Rebellion, as it is known, started in the county of Småland but bled over into the Ydre district on Östergötland's southern border with Småland.
  The plot follows the story of two brothers, Anders and Martin. It was the wish of their mother that these two brothers would become priests in the Catholic Church, and so they were both sent to study for the priesthood in the town of Linköping, Sweden, when they were quite young.
  It was at this time that the Reformation began in Germany, and Sweden fought for independence from Denmark, breaking the Kalmar Union. German mercenaries hired by King Gustav Vasa to fight Danish troops brought Reformation literature with them. So, Martin became a Lutheran and left for Stockholm to work for King Gustav Vasa as a scrivener. His brother Anders continued with his studies and became a Catholic priest.
  When the king has to pay his debt to Lubeck for the mercenaries he hired for the war, he confiscates the church's land, bells, silver, and gold to do so. With this he firmly declares his cause with the Reformation doctrine of Martin Luther. However, the people of Småland are fond of Roman Catholicism and chafe at Lubeck's measures. So, they rebelled. Anders takes up with their cause and joins with Nils Dacke and his men. Martin stays with the king, before becoming disillusioned and falling in with a group of Schwärmerei, or pre-Pentecostal legalists. As the war comes to an end both brothers are brought back to the Reformation faith through the patient shepherding of a Lutheran priest named Peder.

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  The Art of Shepherding

  Dag Heward-Mills

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  If you are a shepherd of God's flock, you will be greatly aided by this well-considered work. These pages contain detailed and carefully selected instruction, vital for success.  
  Bishop Dag Heward-Mills draws from his over thirty years' experience as a shepherd, to share practical insights into the work of the Ministry. Should you desire to become a shepherd of God's people, this is the guidebook you've been looking for.

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  Why Baby Boomers Turned from...

  Abby Day

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  Mocked, vilified, blamed, and significantly misunderstood—the "Baby Boomers" are members of the generation of post–WWII babies who came of age in the 1960s. Parents of the 1940s and 1950s raised their Boomer children to be respectable church-attendees, and yet in some ways demonstrated an ambivalence that permitted their children to spurn religion and eventually to raise their own children to be the least religious generation ever. The Baby Boomers studied here, living in the UK and Canada, were the last generation to have been routinely baptized and taken regularly to mainstream, Anglican churches. So, what went wrong—or, perhaps, right? This study, based on in-depth interviews, is the first to offer a sociological account of the sudden transition from religious parents to non-religious children and grandchildren, focusing exclusively on this generation of ex–Anglican Boomers. 
   
   
   
  The Boomers featured here make sense of their lives and the world they helped create. They discuss how they continue to disbelieve in God yet have an easy relationship with ghosts, and how they did not, as theologians often claim, fall into an immoral self-centered abyss. They also reveal here the values, practices, and beliefs they transmitted to the future generations, helping shape the nonreligious identities of Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z.

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  Sharing The Word - Teaching...

  Ph.D. Dr. Thomas L. Driver

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  About the Book 
  Sharing the Word: Teaching Series on Luke 10 (Our Authority) – Spiritual Warfare is an impactful study on the authority believers have in Christ. Based on Luke 10, where Jesus commissions the seventy and confirms their victory over the enemy, this program helps participants understand and confidently exercise their God-given authority. 
  Spiritual warfare is not just an abstract idea but a daily reality for every Christian. In this scholarly work, Dr. Driver examines how Jesus taught His disciples, how following His teachings led to breakthroughs, and how the same authority is available to believers today. Through careful instruction, a biblical foundation, and practical application, this study shows how Christians can oppose the enemy, walk in the Spirit, and live victoriously in their divine calling. 
  This lesson is part of the comprehensive 'Sharing the Word' series created by TLDM Evangelistic Media Network. The series aims to equip Christians with practical and transformative biblical knowledge. Covering topics such as spiritual warfare, prayer, Christian character, conduct, and relationships, it offers resources for personal growth and effective ministry. 
  This series emphasizes empowering believers to demonstrate their faith confidently. It highlights the authority granted through Christ and the victory achieved via His crucifixion. Sharing the Word encourages Christians not only to understand Scripture but also to apply it daily. It urges the Church to stand up, resist darkness, and proclaim God's kingdom with boldness.

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  Unshakable Kids - Three Keys to...

  Lauren Gaines

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  You may feel anxious about sending your child out into a world that too often feels dark and scary. But you can prepare your kids to live in the real world by equipping them with a sound mind and strategies for establishing a foundation of faith. 
   
   
   
  Adversity is a normal part of life, and when we keep our children too protected, we rob them of the opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills like discernment, understanding, boldness, and resilience. Using Scripture and principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, Unshakable Kids gives you the tools to equip your children to withstand the negative pressures of society and walk bravely into the world with wisdom. This book will show you how to model the qualities you want to build in your kids, control anxious thoughts, and help your kids rest in their identities as children of God. 
   
   
   
  With God's Word and these brain-based tools, you can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children who not only remain unshaken by the world, but can actually make a positive impact on it.

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  A Grand Slam for God - A Journey...

  Burke Masters

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  Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his life: he was going to become a Major League Baseball player. As a star infielder for Mississippi State with a game-winning grand slam to help his team reach the College World Series, he was well on his way to the career of his dreams. But little did he know that his life-changing call would not be from a recruiter to join the Major Leagues—it would be from God to become a priest.   In this page-turning memoir, Fr. Burke takes readers on an intimate personal journey—from his childhood outside of Chicago, to his success in baseball, to his conversion to Catholicism, and finally, to his acceptance of his vocation. Amid severe doubt and personal loss, he learned to embrace his fundamental identity—not as an athlete, but as a beloved son of God and a spiritual father to God’s people. Fr. Burke’s story is a powerful reminder that God’s plan for us is so much greater than our own; that it fulfills our dreams in ways greater than we could have imagined; and that if we only have the courage to say yes, every moment is an opportunity for a grand slam for God. 

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