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  Make Time for Joy -...

  Linda Evans Shepherd

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  Does your prayer time consist of an ever-lengthening list of requests for yourself and other people? Perhaps you spend a lot of time praying for the health of family or church members, guidance for a child or grandchild, or that God would intervene in global crises. But did you know that you can pray about more than just the things in life that seem to be going wrong? In fact, you can pray that God will transform your anxious and tired heart into a joyful one! 
   
  It's time to set aside the trials of life for a while and make joy a priority. Not sure how? Let this collection of Scripture-powered prayers from beloved author Linda Evans Shepherd be your guide. Packed with prayers of gratitude, praise, and hope, this inspiring collection will change your perspective, your life, and your heart as you press into pure, God-given joy. 
   
  The perfect gift for yourself or someone else, Make Time for Joy will help you transform sadness into gladness as you rest on the love, joy, and provision that comes from God.

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  On Benefits

  Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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  The original Latin name of this important essay by Seneca, written around 60 CE, was De Beneficiis, which is why it is generally translated as ‘On Benefits’. However, it is more usefully titled ‘On Favours’, because this is what it is essentially about: the giving and receiving of favours, with all the implications of such transactions. Seneca is concerned with demonstrating that while such exchanges can be straightforward and beneficial to both parties, often there are pitfalls and hidden complications that, sooner or later, result in problems. Though some centuries later Shakespeare summed it up concisely with Polonius’s warning: ‘Neither a borrower nor a lender be,’ Seneca is well aware that in all levels and activities of society, benefits or favours play an undoubtedly crucial role. This was certainly true of Roman society, but little has changed since. Seneca deals with the subject in detail, considering the purposes of role of the giver, of which ‘kindness’, he says, is an important aspect – but not the only one by any means. Similarly, the role and attitude of the receiver, plays its part – and ‘gratitude’ is again only one response. Seneca’s background as a Stoic underpins his approach, so he warns against the inappropriate giving and receiving of benefits, which extend far beyond just material goods: it includes influence, wives, patronage and all manner of vice and immorality. In short, Seneca points out that the giving and receiving of favours can be, and often is a pernicious and dangerous affair, resulting in later disaster. Something to be exercised with caution.

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  Dog-Gone Cruise Director -...

  Hope Callaghan

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  It's an "all in the family" voyage when Millie’s step-daughter, Fiona, joins Siren of the Seas to see her father. The last time Millie saw Fiona was when she stormed out of the restaurant during a celebratory dinner after calling Millie some terrible names.To up Millie's anxiety, Andy is taking a vacation to visit his family. He changes his mind at the last minute and decides to bring his sister on board instead. Disaster strikes when Scout goes missing and it's a race against time as Millie tries to find the family's pup before Fiona, who gifted Scout to her father, finds out. Will Millie and her friends be able to find Scout or is the beloved family dog gone forever?

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  Saved Without a Doubt - Being...

  John MacArthur

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  Can you lose your salvation?  
  All believers have wrestled with this question at some point in their spiritual walks. So what answers does God provide to challenging questions like: Am I really saved? Am I going to heaven? How can I know for sure? 
  Renowned pastor and author John MacArthur believes every Christian should enjoy the reality and security of being saved without a doubt. Drawing from a background rich in Bible study and teaching, John examines key scriptures, tackles tough questions, and sheds light on the true nature of salvation. Throughout, you’ll be encouraged to embrace the perfect grace found in Jesus Christ. 
  Saved without a Doubt includes a guide for both personal and group study, which features discovery questions, suggestions for prayer, and activities, all designed to connect life-changing truths with everyday living.

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  Agents of Flourishing - Pursuing...

  Amy L. Sherman

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  Outreach Resource of the Year
  God calls Christians to participate in his redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Every corner, every square inch of society can flourish as God intends, and Christians of any vocation can become agents of that flourishing.Amy Sherman offers a multifaceted, biblically grounded framework for enacting God's call to seek the shalom of our communities in six arenas of civilizational life (The Good, The True, The Beautiful, The Just, The Prosperous, and The Sustainable). Because we believe in what is good and true, we strengthen social ethics and contribute to human knowledge and learning. Because we value beauty, we invest in creative arts. Because we are committed to a just society, we work toward restorative justice and a well-ordered civic life. And our desire to see society prosper sustainably means that our business practices seek the economic good of the community while protecting the physical health of our environment. This comprehensive volume showcases historical and contemporary models of faithful and transformational cultural engagement, with case studies of all kinds of churches advancing human flourishing. It provides a roadmap for leaders wanting to participate in Christ's mission of holistic renewal. Discover how being God's agents of flourishing can change our communities for the better and offer a winsome witness to a watching world.

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  The Original Sanctuary

  Marc Owings, David Terry

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  Every person on the face of the planet is hardwired from the factory of heaven with dreams, hopes, gifts, and callings to accomplish God's purpose and destiny. We are birthed with a wide-eyed, childlike wonder and expectancy that we are involved in something much larger than ourselves. As a child, something in our hearts knew that there was a purpose and destiny to be discovered and released. Back then, life was an adventure. We looked around every corner for the next exciting thing. As adults, life evolves into a series of calculated risks. The adventure is removed and the expectation dies. We were created for adventure, to be daring, bold, fabulous and remarkable. We were destined to reflect the unique expression of God Almighty! However, life has a way of short-circuiting that original wiring. It seems the older we get, the less dreaming we do. We grow up but in the wrong way. Over time our mind takes over and our heart and spirit dies. The result: We are alive but not really living. You will discover in the pages of this book that nothing in your heart has stunned God or caught him off guard. Nothing in your past, present or your future has deterred God's plan and purpose for you. Your God given destiny can be found in one place.....The Original Sanctuary - your heart.

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