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A highly influential figure in the Church of England, John Henry Newman stunned the Anglican community in 1843, when he left his position as vicar of St. Mary's, Oxford, to join the Roman Catholic church. Perhaps no one took greater offense than Protestant clergyman Charles Kingsley, whose scathing attacks against Newman's faith and honor inspired this brilliant response. Apologia Pro Vita Sua, Newman's spiritual autobiography, explores the depths...
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"Once a week Episcopal priest Adrian Dannhauser stands outside her Manhattan church beside a chalkboard sign that reads "Ask me for a blessing (because God knows you need one)." Passersby stop, chat, and ask for prayer: for a sick friend, an addicted son, an upcoming job interview, the state of our nation, or the grief of our world. Bus drivers sometimes open their doors for a quick prayer before the light turns green, and someone once took her to...
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Identify the root of your fear and anxiety and receive both spiritual and practical direction for change. Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley understands that Christians are not immune to stress or to the fear and anxiety many experience as a result. As a practicing ob-gyn with more than twenty years' experience, and as an ordained Christian minister, she understands how to properly address stress from a spiritual perspective.
Dr. Carol helps you experience...
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A truly fulfilling marriage involves two people focusing on each others' needs rather than their own. Lysa TerKeurst, president of The Proverbs 31 Ministry, has written a practical guide for each spouse that will open their eyes to the needs, desires, and longings of the other. She offers eight essential criteria for capturing the heart of your spouse, with creative tips on how to accomplish them. Having a great marriage takes time, creativity, and...
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This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder� and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships...
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Este recurso accesible sobre los ancianos y ancianas gobernantes presbiterianos fue diseñado especialmente para quienes están considerando convertirse en ancianos o ancianas gobernantes y quienes han sido elegidos o elegidas para este ministerio ordenado. Explica el significado del término "anciano o anciana gobernante" y las cualificaciones y responsabilidades de este ministerio. Este libro pasa a explorar la relación entre los ancianos gobernantes...
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Pocas devociones hay tan populares como el rezo del rosario de la Virgen María. Con esta plegaria los fieles ruegan a Dios misericordioso, por la intercesión de su madre, que los ayude en sus necesidades de toda especie.
Siendo el rosario la oración de las almas sencillas, incluso de los niños en familia, al mismo tiempo ha sido de gran auxilio en las urgencias más apremiantes de la historia, hoy, sobre todo, para pedir por la paz del mundo y...
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This detailed, comprehensive interpretation of “The Presbyterian Book of Order” is the most complete resource of its kind. Joan S. Gray and Joyce C. Tucker have revised this bestselling book to include the new standards from the new Form of Government in “The Book of Order”. It explains the system of Presbyterian government, from sessions to presbyteries to synods to the General Assembly itself.
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Dr. Peter Wyns sets forth a call to all believers to stand together in this hour of polarization in America. The Church is called to be a city set on a hill, and a light to the nations. This manuscript will serve as a guide for believers, and will be a testament to the world of what the Church is and how its members function. It sets forth directives for the Church, civil government and family, so that the peace and gospel of God's kingdom may abound...
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In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion...
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First published in 1766, "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" is an enduring classic work of theology by John Wesley, the prominent English evangelist, theologian, and leader of the Methodist reform movement. Wesley was ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1728 and underwent an evangelical conversion ten years later, which led him to begin his own ministry that later became known as Methodism. Wesley's central theological beliefs...
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Every year, millions of dollars and countless hours are, spent in a futile search for spiritual peace and security. For many Christians, this effort is often, motivated by a lack of peace in their earthly lives and a persistent insecurity with regard to their afterlife. They attend self-help seminars, which claim to provide the answers for peace in their daily lives. They search the scripture, attend church and Bible studies, and often adhere to strict...
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This book is about the missing gospel, that portion of the gospel the church has lost sight of; the biblical gospel currently not being taught or preached. Its about hope found in Scripture but missing today. Heavens purpose, the joys we will know there, and the glorious future arriving soon. Salvations final chapter, written by God and disclosed in Scripture. Its about the uniqueness of Jesus, what hes done for us, and what he will ultimately do...
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I see God in every human being. When I wash the leper's wounds, I feel I am nursing the Lord himself. Is it not a beautiful experience?-Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa (1910—1997) was beloved the world over for her tireless work to serve millions of the world's poor, outcast, ill, and dying. Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Macedonia, she became a nun and took the name Sister Mary Teresa at the age of eighteen. In the 1930s, she first traveled to India,...
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This book provides answers to the most-asked questions about the Christian faith. In the quest for the truth, you need to know what you believe and why you believe it. Who Made God? offers accessible answers to over 100 commonly asked apologetic questions. Bringing together the best in evangelical apologists, this quide is standard equipment for Christians who want to understand and talk about their faith intelligently. Part One answers tough questions...
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A traveler encounters a man known only as "the teacher." They begin an odyssey through desert mountains, valleys, and plains; encounter nomads, ancient ruins, and chambers of scrolls. Over the year the traveler writes down each of the mysteries given to him by the teacher, one for each day of the year. The result is a daily devotional unlike any other, full of revelations from heaven, secrets of the ages, and the hidden keys that can transform your...
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International Justice Mission president Haugen has found that "the pathway out of a nearly comatose state of boredom, ineffectiveness and triviality lies in the struggle for justice." This book describes how to break out of a ho-hum Christian life and see God's powerful and mysterious ways at work.
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In this Tuesdays with Morrie-type book, a pastor reveals lessons for living he's learned from the dying. What would you do with your life, if you knew it was going to end soon? Mercy is a pastor's recording of the life lessons he's discovered as a result of sitting at the bedsides of courageous people facing death's certainty. Peter Roebbelen explores the gifts that people have given him, the wisdom that he's gleaned from them, almost as if he's been...
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