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| Millions of Americans have adopted and adapted spiritual practices and virtues from a variety of traditions. What are they looking for? Theologian and retreat leader Beverly Lanzetta believes that our contemporary world desperately seeks a shared spiritual foundation adequate to meet our most pressing moral, religious, economic, and social issues. We need, she argues, a spiritual vocabulary to describe the unspoken, to interpret our common humanity, and to articulate our earthly concerns in a way respectful and inclusive of all.Highlighting pioneers of global spirituality such as Thomas Merton, Thich Nhat Hanh, Abraham Heschel, Mohandas Gandhi, Howard Thurman, Bede Griffiths, and Dorothy Day, Emerging Heart shows how a variety of religious traditions emerge from and converge on a divine nature and mystic quality that creates a loving heart. Lanzetta first describes this phenomenon in her own experience and then elaborates on that mystical core, the notion of the divine, the new shape of interreligious dialogue, pioneers of this new global spirituality, and the personal, spiritual, and ethical challenges that it poses to us.This is a book of breathtaking insight and high moral ambition to restore our sense of human possibility and high purpose. |
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| Is there hope in this era of cynicism? Jimmy Long, a campus minister for more that twenty-five years, is convinced that we are in the middle of a societal hurricane. As our culture moves further into postmodernity, now is the time of enormous and rapid change. How do we "do church" in such an era? How do we reach the lost? How do we communicate hope? In this book Long traces the connections between postmodernism and the emerging generations--Generation X and the millennial generations--highlighting implications for evangelism and discipleship. What emerges is a compelling strategy for ministry that will appeal to a generation starved for a sense of belonging. |
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| Curious about the world in which we live and informed by the emerging church conversation, Nathan Frambach asks, "What does it mean to be the church as we live - not as we think or remember or long for, but as we live God's mission today?" In response, the author suggests that being church today will look more like a local kiosk than a big-box chain. It will be characterized by the diffusion of indigenous leadership that is always on mission - incarnational, mobile, agile, and culturally authentic. And - it will be birthed by the Spirit of God. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and questions for reflection/discussion following each chapter. |
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| Churches are aging. Even among megachurches with their modern technology and huge number of members, whole generations are now missing. In order to reach the 18-35 year olds, churches need to incorporate alternative worship services into their ministries that meet the unique needs of the emerging generations. In a conversational, narrative style, author Dan Kimball guides church leaders on how to create alternative services from start to finish. Using anecdotes from his own experience at Graceland, Kimball presents six creative models, providing real-life examples of each type. Emerging Worship covers key topics including Developing a prayer team Evaluating the local mission field and context Determining leaders and a vision-based team Understanding why youth pastors are usually the ideal staff to start a new service Recognizing the difference in values between emerging worship and the rest of the church Asking critical questions beforehand Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| More than 285,000 copies of Emilie's Creative Home Organizer have been sold! With its new cover, Emilie's timeless household wisdom will reach even more women from all walks of life.A time and organizational management expert, Emilie offers thousands of helpful tips for cleaning, cooking, gardening, staying healthy, raising children, and more. From the kitchen to the bathroom, from doing laundry to cleaning out the garage, readers will find innovative and practical suggestions for clearing out the clutter and organizing what is left to make life easier and allow time for more meaningful and fun activities.Emilie's Creative Home Organizer has the facts, ideas, and creative solutions guaranteed to help readers save time, use their energy wisely, and avoid stress. |
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| A young woman heads to the city for her dream job as New York editor in this contemporary retelling of the story of Esther. When Emily Hinton, a quirky and quick-witted Southern California girl, lands a job at the world-famous publishing house Morrow & Sons, she decides that she is moving to New York to find love and Louis Vuitton, no matter what her friends and family think. Once in the city, however, Emily finds that in the highly secular world of a young Manhattanite, it's anything but easy to balance her passion for New York's glitz and glamour with her determination to live out her faith. Eventually, the crisis comes to a head when Emily takes a stand for her faith, risking in the process her beloved job. Readers of CBA fiction, as well as general audience readers of contemporary women's fiction like Bridget Jones's Diary, will enjoy watching Emily trade in her Nikes for Prada in this funny and fabulous, modern retelling of the story of Esther. |
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| It's 1893, and technology is making Emily Allerton's world a better place. This fictional twelve year old can hardly believe the inventions displayed at the Chicago World's Fair-unusual things like "automobiles." But soon, an economic depression throws many Americans out of work, leaving them homeless and hungry-and creating Emily's opportunity to make a difference. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this story shows young readers that they, too, can have an impact on their world. Perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling, "Emily Makes a Difference" is an enjoyable way to learn important lessons of faith and history. |
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| A delightful comedy of love and matchmaking about Emma Woodhouse, a rich, clever and beautiful young woman who can't resist orchestrating other people's love lives. As her romantic plans go ridiculously wrong, however, it's Emma herself who risks missing out on her perfect match! Starring Kate Beckinsdale, Prunella Scales and Samantha Bond. |
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| Set in the impoverished conditions of 1931, the sequel to Julia's Hope find the Wortham's faith tested in a season of loss following the deaths of two loved ones. But amidst their sorrow, the grieving families discover the unexpected--a gift of hope that will shape them all. Click here to read a sample chapter! Adobe Acrobat is required. Click here to download |
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| Twelve-year-old Emma Farley has a secret hope-but in 1832, in the rough frontier city of Cincinnati, will she ever be able to live her dream? The odds are against her, considering society's views of "women's work," as well as the more immediate and frightening problems she face-a massive flood of the Ohio River and an epidemic of cholera. Using actual historical events to tell a compelling coming-of-age story, Emma's Secret shows young readers that God-given dreams are meant to be followed. |
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| Emma is so sad. Not a flake of snow in over two weeks. And worse, because there has been so much snow where her beloved grandmother, Manna, lives, Manna can't come to spend Christmas with Emma.But ever thoughtful, Manna has sent Emma's gifts on ahead and calls to say that Emma should open them early.Read this charming story to find out what the gifts were, how Emma used them, and why Manna says that Emma is the greatest gift of all. |
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| : Emonetry-a mellow place-is a book filled with words of comfort for the wounded heart, the suffering soul racked with pain, the troubled spirit caught in the murky mire of grief and sorrow. Author Larry D. Burns identifies with those who hurt. A lonely victim of child abuse and a recent cancer survivor, Larry now spreads God's words of healing through his testimony of forgiveness and through his work with troubled youth. His words of empathy in Emonetry, a compilation of poetry, make it easier for others to throw away their emotional crutches. This book helps build compassion, courage, and renewed strength in those who have suffered heartache, sickness, or disaster. Larry says his vision is to help rebuild the human spirit with faith and hope and to renew hearts of peace. "No matter whom you are or where you are, trust in God through the good times and bad. By the grace of God I made it through and so can you." |
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