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| Brian McLaren, one of TIME magazine's "25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America," is back, this time to lead readers on a journey that will prove to be as unsettling and groundshaking as it is thrilling and life-changing. Unafraid of controversy or the uncomfortable gray areas of life, McLaren's quest is to find the essential message of Jesus' life-even if it overturns our conventional ideas, priorities, and practices. "Through the years, I have frequently had an uncomfortable feeling:" writes McLaren, "that the portrait of Jesus I found in the New Testament didn't fit with the images of Jesus in the church" Out of that nagging discomfort arose this book, promising to be McLaren's most revolutionary to date. He writes, "I'd like to share my search with you, and invite you to be a part of it. I don't want to spoil the ending, but I'll let you in on this: the farther I go on this search, the more inspired, moved, challenged, shocked, and motivated I become about the secret message of Jesus." |
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| Howard reveals his unique writing gifts and original insights as a young married man recalling the amazing variety of experiences he had during his years living in New York City. He presents a sort of wide-eyed response on the part of a new, young husband to the great, twinkling kaleidoscope of New York, playing off the thousand diversions offered by that incredible city (opera, ballet, dining, sports, social life, etc.) against an increasingly strong awareness that the hidden mysteries of domestic fidelity, marriage, fatherhood, and routine duties, are at the “Center� around which New York life whirls. This is a timely book about the unique mixture of human and spiritual experiences that make up life in a great, complex city, confronting tensions that are timeless and ubiquitous. Illustrated. “Poets make you see; philosophers make you think. Satirists make you laugh. Tom Howard's book artfully combines all these talents. He makes us share the wealth of his experiences in the flamboyant and crazy city called the melting pot. He is the herald of eternal values constantly threatened by the appeal of novelty.� "Alice von Hildebrand, Author, Soul of a Lion “I often think that Saint Augustine might have had a mystical insight into places like New York when he wrote that the city of God and the city of Man are *inextricably intertwined' until the end of the world. Tom Howard speaks for many when he sees this so clearly realized on the sidewalks of New York.� "Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. |
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| A champion of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, the author of True Devotion to Mary and the originator of total consecration to Mary, St. Louis de Montfort (1673-1716) remains one of the greatest apostles of Marian Devotion the world has ever known. Now, read by EWTN Radio personality Matthew Arnold on four CD's or cassettes, this all-new digital recording of de Montfort's timeless inspirational classic, The Secret of the Rosary, reveals to you dramatic evidence of the awesome spiritual power of this most Catholic of devotions-and how to experience it for yourself. The Rosary and You |
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| Bestselling author of the Coming Home to Brewster fiction series (more than 84,000 copies sold) Roxanne Henke introduces a standalone novel about a woman waking up to uncertainty in her life and discovering which path leads to hope. Housewife Laura Dunn and her workaholic husband, advertising executive Donnie Dunn, have been married for 23 years. As Donnie’s business thrives and their daughter, Stasha, plans her wedding, Laura longs for new possibilities. Could the dreams God planted in her heart years ago—like to become an artist—still be part of her purpose? Is there a new life of faith on the other side of this struggle? This story about a woman’s longing for meaning will resonate with readers of all ages. About the Author Roxanne Sayler Henke lives in rural North Dakota with her husband, Lorren, and their dog, Gunner. They have two very cool young adult daughters, Rachael and Tegan. As a family they enjoy spending time at their lake cabin in northern Minnesota. Roxanne has a degree in behavioral and social science from the University of Mary and for many years was a newspaper humor columnist. She has also written and recorded radio commercials; written for and performed in a comedy duo; and cowritten school lyceums. |
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| Bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers how to confess with their mouths the desires of their hearts. Many Christians believe in and practice things such as prayer and Bible study. They faithfully attend church every week and try to be the type of person-through their actions and words-that God wants them to be. But many do not realize the power they have to effect change in their lives. According to Joyce, God desires good things for us. Not just material things, but spiritual and emotional things, too. Only when people understand they must take action and speak aloud the things they long for will they be able to truly receive God's blessings. Faith is active, says Joyce. It must be released. It is an offensive weapon. People who actively speak aloud their needs to God may not get everything they want. They may have to "wait on God's timing." But if they never ask, they've lost any opportunity at all. THE SECRET POWER OF SPEAKING GOD'S WORD includes powerful Scriptures arranged in more than 50 topics that allow readers to quickly and easily begin confessing their needs. Joyce has specifically reworded these Scriptures so they appear in first person, allowing readers to feel truly empowered as they petition God. Topics include: Patience Loneliness Seeking God Self-Control Temptation Wisdom Waiting on God's timing |
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| Just as "The DaVinci Code" challenged orthodox Christian theology and impacted millions around the world—even Christians—"The Secret" is now sweeping America with its twisted new "religion." Just as Jim Garlow spoke up with his book "Cracking DaVinci's Code," which exposed Dan Brown's tangle of errors, he is now doing the same in "The Secret - Exposed" which will reveal the truth missing from Rhonda Byne's book. "The Secret" is touted as a centuries-old principle known throughout history only to those privileged few who came to know great success, but is now being shared with the general public. Garlow and Marschall direct us to other centuries-old principles from the Bible which will instruct Christians on the real secret to success: the Truth of God's love and divine providence. The authors will reveal what in "The Secret" is real or just smoke and mirrors. They will illuminate the errors and the dangers in these empty promises packaged for the eager consumer. Garlow and Marschall will leave the reader with hope and a rock-solid philosophy upon which they can effectively build their lives. |
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| A positive Christian alternative to the bestselling The Secret, this book reveals the "secret things of God" -- secrets about God, about happiness, about relationships, and about your purpose. These tested spiritual truths reveal principles that make life work. With millions of copies of The Secret in print, countless readers are left wondering how its teachings fit with the truths found in Scripture. Though many teachings in The Secret may have shocked those of the Christian faith, believers have also been reminded of the deep spiritual hunger that exists in all of us -- the desire for a power beyond the human to work change in our individual lives. Even Christians who know and claim biblical truths often don't know how to use them. Author Dr. Henry Cloud shows readers how to unlock the treasure of these truths and ignite their power in their lives. There is, indeed, a powerful attraction at work in the universe, but rather than being between an impersonal universe and our own thoughts, this attraction is between the personal Creator of the universe and the creation he loves. |
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| Transform the drudgery of everyday living into an exciting journey with Christ. Stop comparing yourself with others and approach each day with an anticipation of happiness. Using biblical principles and practical applications, Joyce teaches readers how to develop a way of living that maximizes the positive aspects of who they are and how they approach each day. Included is an appendix of Scripture affirmations that can be used on a daily basis. 256 pages. |
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| All the things that men think and feel-but don't dare to talk about-are explored in this book by the best-selling author of Every Man's Battle, Stephen Arterburn. Significance. Fears. Sex. Communication. Relationships. Work. Commitment. Intimacy. Expectations. Control. Failure. Nothing that drives men, according to a national survey, is left untouched within these pages. But men-and the women who love them-are not left without hope either. For women who long to understand their man better, and for men who aspire to build more successful lives, Arterburn not only delves into their private needs, aspirations, motivations, and frustrations but gives perspective on where those secrets come from and how to respond to them in order to make life and love easier on everyone. |
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| "Hailed as the greatest archeological find of the 20th century, the scrolls are invaluable in understanding early Christianity." - Chicago Tribune, March 7, 2OOO Gaining exclusive access to the recent investigation and restoration of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this compelling program reveals the amazing secrets behind these 2000 year-old texts from the Judean desert. It shows how science has not only proved their authenticity, but also established their authorship and geographic origins. The program uses these findings to raise some tantalizing questions. For example, had some of the Essenes, the Christian-like sect that apparently wrote the scrolls, met Jesus Christ before they abandoned Jerusalem for the desert? This video unfolds like a great real-life mystery, intriguing you with its theories, fascinating you with its truths, and providing you with new ways of looking at Judaism and early Christianity. |
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| An evil presence looms over the desert community. Native American legend calls it Tahquitz. The new casino operators call it an opportunity to make money... Young Luke Kauffmann acquires a pair of strange goggles that gives him glimpses into dimensions around him, where dark, sinister forces exert their powers to influence—and glimmering creatures of light strive to stop them. Thanks to the help of a beautiful but quirky techie, Luke increases the power of the goggles until he is thrust even deeper into the spirit world. With their added strength and the help of others, darker secrets are soon uncovered until Luke himself is seduced by the power and pride that the goggles offer. It isn’t until the final showdown at Tahquitz’s very lair that Luke and his colleagues learn the deeper truths of spiritual warfare that enable them to destroy the creature’s sinister hold upon the valley. Award-winning novelist Bill Myers delivers another breathtaking supernatural thriller full of unforgettable characters, unequaled imagination, and thought-provoking issues. The Seeing is Book Three in the Soul Tracker series. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| The prophetic movements in church history and in contemporary life are fed by two mighty streams: the prophet, whose revelation is primarily verbal, and the seer, whose revelation is more visionary in nature. While the role of the prophet is familiar, less is known about the seer dimension. To many people, these visionary prophets remain mysterious, otherworldly, and even strange. Knowledge dispels misunderstanding. Join author Jim W. Goll on an exciting and insightful journey into this lesser-known dimension-the visionary world of the seer. You will discover the prophetic power of dreams, visions, and life under the open heavens. How does visionary revelation "happen?" Can it be trusted? Where does it fit into the life of the church today? Can any believer become a seer, or is this a prophetic dimension reserved for the specially-gifted? The Seer answers these questions and will move your heart and stir up your hunger for intimacy with God, because The Seer's goal is to reveal the man Christ Jesus! |
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