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| Join Neil Perkins, Latin student at Haltwhistle Grammar School in England, as he uncovers a story of usurpation, treachery, and betrayal. After unearthing an ancient Roman manuscript, Neil dedicates himself to studying Latin and translates this exciting story from the third century. Disaffected centurion Rusticus serves Rome at Hadrian's Wall, an unruly frontier. He is saved from massacre by Cadwal, a Celt who was deeply changed when he saw Christians martyred in the Roman Colosseum. Readers will learn the differences between ancient paganism and the primal Christian faith practiced in third-century Britain by only a remnant. They, along with Neil, will begin a more thoughtful approach to life as they reckon with all they have learned. Recommended for ages 10 and up. |
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| After weeks of waiting, thirteen-year-old Theodore Story finally spots the billowing sails of the Canterbury, the ship returning Governor William Penn, a close friend of Theo's family, to Philadelphia. During the governor's fifteen-year absence, such wild pirates as Captain Kidd have corrupted the "city of brotherly love." Maybe now things will get back to normal, Theo silently hopes. Shortly after the governor settles in, however, Theo's grandfather dies, and Theo, his mother, and his sister set sail for England. When several members of their ship's crew contract yellow fever, the family desperately hails a passing vessel and transfers over.But something's not right about this new ship and its ragtag crew. As the cabin door clicks shut behind him, Theo notices it locks from the outside. They are being held hostage by pirates! Theo vows to save his mother and sister, but with escape almost impossible, how can he outsmart the bandits and get word to Governor Penn? Tag Line: "Am I my brother's keeper?" For Theo, the answer is yes. . . |
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| "Mom and her little helper can dress--and cook--to impress! Fun apron is made of 100% cotton is machine washable, and it matches the child size apron, #44971. Demi apron offers two large pockets and waist ties. Adult size measures 22"" x 22""" |
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| "Mom and her little helper can dress--and cook--to impress! Fun apron is made of 100% cotton is machine washable, and it matches the adult size apron, #44970. Full apron features ric rac trim and adjustable neck and waist ties. Child size measures 21"" x 25"". " |
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| Midlife isn't a crisis for Clair Hayden until the day a former classmate fails to recognize her. Then her world spins out of control. With an empty nest, a body heading south, and a marital spark that seems to be sputtering, she knows she has to do something. But what? A job, the gym, a romantic getaway are all distinct possibilities. But the real challenge, Clair discovers, is learning to trust what she cannot see. That even while she's "wasting away" on the outside, with God's help she's being renewed inwardly day by day. |
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| Millions of women enter what is called "mid-life" (over age 40) every year. Speaker, writer, and "Sister in the Journey" Ronna Snyder shares how these women can avoid a crisis and discover instead a joyful beginning of a richer and deeper way to live. Ronna found herself going from doctor to doctor trying to find someone who could tell her what was wrong with her. She heard words like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression before finally hearing a specialist on the radio listing all of her symptoms and realizing that she was experiencing the beginning of menopause. With all the changes this time of life brings-kids leaving home, parents needing care, new marriage roles, etc.-the turmoil and addition of the physical and emotional effects of menopause can seem overwhelming. Ronna writes with humor, faith, and transparency to help other women face down their fears and live with passion and fullness. |
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| Your search for lively, effective illustrations to spice up your youth talks is over. Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks is here! Veteran youth worker and nationally-known speaker Wayne Rice has carefully selected and crafted 100 of the best stories, parables and anecdotes available anywhere.Rice has assembled this collection of illustrations from his personal files and from the files of some of youth ministry's best speakers, including:Tony Campolo, Ray Johnston, Les Christie, Rick Bundschuh, Chap Clark, Ken Kageler, Dewey Bertolini, Mike Yaconellie and many more.These illustrations cover the spectrum-some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and all of them will make you think. What they all have in common is that they work with teenagers. They're just the thing to give your youth talks that extra spark you're looking for.You'll love what Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks will do for your youth talks. And your kids will love you for it! |
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| All-new dynamic illustrations will help the messages of youth talks hit their mark |
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| The Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you're serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn't about joining anyone's religious club_it's about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there's plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible's stories about Jesus, then one thing he'd welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts.Have you stopped to consider just how broken this planet really is? Look around you. Poverty, racism, intolerance, materialism, oppression of women . . . it doesn't take long to see plenty that needs fixing. Hot Issues explores six current social evils that affect us all one way or another. They'll come as no surprise_until you explore Jesus' radical responses to the same issues in his time. |
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| A profoundly affecting true story of one man's brave stance against savagery during the 1994 Rwandan conflict. As his country descends into madness, five-star hotel manager Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) sets out to save his family. But when he sees that the world will not intervene in the massacre of minority Tutsis, he finds the courage to open his hotel to over 1,200 refugees. With a rabid militia at the gates, he has only his wits to keep them alive. This DVD contains the following language options: English and French with optional French, English and Spanish subtitles |
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| A creative, richly illustrated guide for creating spiritually transforming moments in church Crafting effective church services_for both believers and seekers_does not happen by accident. An Hour on Sunday provides arts ministry leaders, worship leaders, programming directors, pastors, and artists themselves with the vision and core values necessary for building arts teams that create transformational moments in church. Based on thirty years of ministry experience at Willow Creek Community Church, programming director and teaching pastor Nancy Beach offers insights about two sets of values: 1.) "Getting Ready for Sundays" presents values such as intentionality, leadership, community, evaluation, and wellordered hearts and lives that enable arts ministry teams to build effective services in sustainable, lifegiving ways. 2.) "Riding Home from Sundays" describes values such as excellence, creativity, authenticity, transcendent moments, and transformational teaching that enable attendees to have transformational experiences during a service. Artists and ministry leaders alike will be encouraged and inspired to make their Hour on Sunday a time of creativity, excellence, and spiritual transformation. Features include: *Twocolor illustrations and photographs on every page *Discussion questions_a great book for entire teams to read together, including vocalists, musicians, actors, dancers, technical crew, visual artists, writers, and more *Ten key values churches of any size and style can use to create healthy arts teams and powerful services |
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| A twelve-step prayer program that divides one hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus" to help any sincere Christian develop a consistent daily devotional habit. |
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