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CSB Restoration Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Indexed

Embracing God's Word in Difficult Seasons

By: Stephen Arterburn,CSB Bibles by Holman

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CSB Restoration Bible, Brown LeatherTouch, Indexed

Embracing God's Word in Difficult Seasons

By: Stephen Arterburn,CSB Bibles by Holman

We all face difficulties in life. In the midst of these challenging seasons of life there is hope. The CSB Life Restoration Bible features relevant and applicable notes that focus on life restoration. In an easy-to-follow format, it guides individuals seeking hope and joy in the truths and promises found in God’s Word. The key helps in this Bible include more than 500 guided notes following seven Life Restoration Principles via the easy-to-remember R.E.S.T.O.R.E acrostic (Rest and Reflect–Eternal Perspective–Support–Thanksgiving and Contentment–Other- centeredness–Relationships–Exercise of Faith). Each note is based on a key verse in God’s Word related to a specific Life Restoration Principle followed by a short devotional to help expound upon the principle before guiding the reader to the “Next Step” in the restoration journey. This insightful men's CSB Bible is available in a variety of beautiful covers including as a paperback Bible. FEATURES A “First 30-days” devotional Book introductions that highlight “Restoration Themes” in each book Restoration profiles of biblical characters and real people Articles featuring Scripture references highlighting specific biblical themes related to restoration Topical subheadings More than 200 “Joyful Noise” callouts of Scriptures throughout the Bible to provide encouragement during the restoration journey Two-column layout Concordance Smyth-sewn binding Presentation page Full-color maps The CSB Life Restoration Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

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Holman Bible Publishers

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1462796923

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CSB Restoration Bible, Trade Paper

Embracing God's Word in Difficult Seasons

By: Stephen Arterburn,CSB Bibles by Holman

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Embracing God's Word in Difficult Seasons

By: Stephen Arterburn,CSB Bibles by Holman

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1462796907

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Rooted

Growing in Christ in a Rootless Age

By: Stephen C. Shaffer

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Rooted

Growing in Christ in a Rootless Age

By: Stephen C. Shaffer

In a rootless world, we long for a place where we find peace, rest, and belonging. The soil of our society is not particularly well-suited for growing deep roots of character and Christian identity. The consistent pattern of uprooting our lives and families for a new job, a new opportunity, a new church has left our roots damaged, our friendships weak, and our souls drained. We long for a place where we are known, loved, and even challenged to live more fully. The longing for home, for place, for rootedness is ultimately a longing for Jesus. Wrestling with the biblical themes of land and exile, Rooted: Growing in Christ in a Rootless Age is a call to grow more at home in our true home, Jesus Christ. Walking along with Israel from Eden through the Exodus to the Exile, Stephen C. Shaffer shows how God both rooted and uprooted his people so that they would find their identity and center in God.

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Peniel Press

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1777978726

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Abraham (Ancient-Future Bible Study: Experience Scripture through Lectio Divina)

Father of All Believers

By: Stephen J. Binz

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Abraham (Ancient-Future Bible Study: Experience Scripture through Lectio Divina)

Father of All Believers

By: Stephen J. Binz

Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church's most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation and brings them closer to God. Binz leads readers in a vivid study of key biblical characters, including Abraham, Paul, Peter, David, the women of the Torah, and the women of the Gospels. He shows all Christians who desire to have a transforming experience with the inspired Word of God how studying Scripture through lectio divina can enrich their discipleship. This ecumenical Bible study, designed for use by individuals or groups, includes questions for personal reflection and suggested action. Each volume includes leader's notes for guiding a study over the course of six sessions.

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Brazos Press

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1441214429

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9781441214423

Genesis

A Bible Study Guide and Commentary

By: Stephen K. Ray

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Genesis

A Bible Study Guide and Commentary

By: Stephen K. Ray

Everything in the Bible—and in the Catholic Church—starts with the Book of Genesis. The Greek word genesis means "beginning", and this inspired text reveals to us not only our origins, but our purpose, our meaning, and God's plan for mankind. Yet Genesis can be daunting, especially given the scientific discoveries of the last few centuries. Stephen K. Ray, author of Crossing the Tiber, breaks down this sacred and profoundly influential book, wrestling with the complex intersection of history and theology. Thoroughly Catholic in his approach, Ray is unafraid to draw from sources of all kinds: from Jewish and Protestant commentaries, from archaeology, from geography, and even from modern literature. Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary uncovers the excitement and drama of this ancient narrative, so often ignored or misunderstood. In Ray's reading, the Book of Genesis is a shout of joy: "We can know where we came from! We can know who we are! We can know our destiny! And we are not alone in the universe!

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Ignatius Press

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1642292680

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Witnesses of God’s Redemptive Passion

An Imaginative Narration of Old Testament Relationships Foreshadowing the Messiah

By: Stephen J. Schafers

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Witnesses of God’s Redemptive Passion

An Imaginative Narration of Old Testament Relationships Foreshadowing the Messiah

By: Stephen J. Schafers

The Bible is God’s revelation of man’s past, present, and future. It includes man’s creation, his fall into sin, and the hope of his ultimate reconciliation with God. In Witnesses of God’s Redemptive Passion, author Stephen J. Schafers explores man’s journey of faith by examining the lives of Old Testament characters and highlighting the Messiah’s redemptive mission. Schafers employs an imaginative narration of Old Testament relationships and offers a reflective response to a chapter specific discussion question. Through their life struggles, these biblical characters encountered God’s redemptive love and responded in faith and obedience. Witnesses of God’s Redemptive Passion features elements and speakers that highlight the characters’ spiritual struggles while remaining faithful to biblical themes. The narrative presents a greater character identification and promotes a deeper appreciation of the biblical message. Each chapter’s question and commentary section further develops important narrative points, stimulates spiritual reflection, and explores life applications. The final three chapters focus on the culmination of Jesus Christ’s prophetic and messianic mission. He alone can transform the human heart and usher in the full reality of God’s redemptive love to a sinful world.

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WestBow Press

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Kingdom through Covenant (Second Edition)

A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants

By: Peter J. Gentry,Stephen J. Wellum

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Kingdom through Covenant (Second Edition)

A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants

By: Peter J. Gentry,Stephen J. Wellum

Kingdom through Covenant is a careful exposition of how the biblical covenants unfold and relate to one another—a widely debated topic, critical for understanding the narrative plot structure of the whole Bible. By incorporating the latest available research from the ancient Near East and examining implications of their work for Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and hermeneutics, scholars Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum present a thoughtful and viable alternative to both covenant theology and dispensationalism. This second edition features updated and revised content, clarifying key material and integrating the latest findings into the discussion.

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Crossway

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1433553104

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Holman Old Testament Commentary - Genesis

By: Stephen J. Bramer,Kenneth Gangel

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Holman Old Testament Commentary - Genesis

By: Stephen J. Bramer,Kenneth Gangel

One in a series of twenty Old Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.

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1433674289

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It Starts at Home

A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith

By: Kurt D. Bruner,Stephen Stroope

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It Starts at Home

A Practical Guide to Nurturing Lifelong Faith

By: Kurt D. Bruner,Stephen Stroope

As Your Children Grow, Will Their Faith Grow Too? As both stories and statistics attest, the number of evangelical children who abandon Christianity in adulthood is staggering. To see effective change, parents cannot leave their child’s faith to chance. Rather, families must start nurturing faith early—you cannot start once your child is grown, you must start at home. Strengthening family and home life is the best way to encourage your children to maintain a lifelong faith. It Starts at Home upholds marriage and family as the proving ground for lasting success. Experienced pastors Kurt Bruner and Steve Stroope provide a clear purpose, an effective strategy, and a simple plan for anyone who wants to be intentional in their homes. Their insights will help leaders recalibrate their priorities by asking them to evaluate their leadership where it counts most. This newly revised edition evaluates the current trends families and young adults face that can contribute to this crisis. Don’t let your child’s faith fade to memory—learn how you can create a home that will prepare them for lifelong faith.

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1575675471

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2024

Canadian Edition

By: María Enid Barga, PhD, MPhil, MA,Fr. Stephen Lampe,Eric J. Wagner, CR,Dr. Suzanne Nawrocki

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2024

Canadian Edition

By: María Enid Barga, PhD, MPhil, MA,Fr. Stephen Lampe,Eric J. Wagner, CR,Dr. Suzanne Nawrocki

When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word need the most trusted, accurate, and user-friendly tool to help them prepare for the Sunday readings, they rely on Workbook. For over 20 years, Workbook has provided confidence to lectors and readers, giving them vital tools to feel prepared in their ministry as proclaimers of the Word. Workbook provides: -Full, large-print text of the first, second, and Gospel readings approved for use in Canada, and the responsorial psalm for context -Annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question—a helpful way to build skill and confidence -Proclamation advice with notes on pacing and tone -Commentaries by Scripture scholars for the first, second, and Gospel readings that provide historical, theological, and liturgical context -Bolded text, indicating where stress and emphasis can be placed within the reading -Ongoing formation when studied each week Proclaiming the Word of God is a vital ministry in the Church. Workbook provides the needed context, ease-of-use, and guidance that those who read at Mass need in order to proclaim with confidence and clarity. When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word read confidently and with conviction, the Word of God enlivens the parish community and the lives of its members.

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Liturgy Training Publications

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1616717114

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The New International Lesson Annual 2013-2014

September 2013—August 2014

By: David Kalas,John Indermark,Stephen C. Rettenmayer,Jerome F.D. Creach

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The New International Lesson Annual 2013-2014

September 2013—August 2014

By: David Kalas,John Indermark,Stephen C. Rettenmayer,Jerome F.D. Creach

Years of reader evaluations yield a record of overwhelming positive teaching results. Teachers agree that The New International Lesson Annual gets highest marks for helping Christian educators in the classroom, making Scripture understandable or intelligible, relating Scripture to contemporary living, and challenging students to respond with positive life-changing actions. Based on the Bible study foundations of America’s leading ecumenical Bible educators and editors in the venerable Committee on Uniform Series. Inside discover: • Easy-to-use design with tint boxes, thumb index, goals for learners, and a key-word pronunciation guide • Easy-on-the-eyes clear type • The only lesson commentary with popular easy-to-understand NRSV and CEB translations (Combined with your own King James Bible, NIV, or any other Bible translation, you have a multiversion parallel.) [Karla, multi- forms a closed compound] • Eight pages of Bible background, interpretation, and step-by-step lesson plans keyed to learner goals for each lesson make lesson preparation thorough without requiring difficult and tedious research • In-depth quarterly teacher enrichment articles and Bible background covering both the big picture and close-up views. Complete index to background Scriptures and occasional additional helps such as maps, charts, and timelines • “Faith in Action” section gives ideas for placing faith concepts of the lessons into action • “Preparing Our Hearts” section with Bible reading and reflection questions for the teacher’s personal spiritual growth • “Continue the Journey” section includes ideas for prayer, learner preparation for next week’s session, activities the learners can do during the coming week to live out what they have learned, and a suggested closing hymn and benediction • Edited by one of the nation's leading Christian educators, Dr. Nan Duerling

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Abingdon Press

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1426771746

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Image of the Holy Spirit and the Church

By: Stephen W. Hiemstra

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Image of the Holy Spirit and the Church

By: Stephen W. Hiemstra

If the Bible is an outreach document written by and for missionaries, then the Holy Spirit is the instrument of that evangelical call. The Image of the Holy Spirit and the Church examines the Bible’s description of the Holy Spirit from before Pentecost and the call the church in view of current challenges. Image of the Holy Spirit and the Church is written in a devotional format with a reflection, prayers, and questions for study. Hear the Words; Walk the Steps; Experience the Joy!

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T2Pneuma Publishers LLC

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1942199775

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Noah's Curse

The Biblical Justification of American Slavery

By: Stephen R. Haynes

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Noah's Curse

The Biblical Justification of American Slavery

By: Stephen R. Haynes

In Noah's Curse, Stephen Haynes explores the historical context of slavery. The author identifies the manner in which the great and good interpreted the story in Genesis to provide free labour and a scriptural justification for the Black Holocaust.

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Oxford University Press

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0195142799

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God's Kingdom through God's Covenants

A Concise Biblical Theology

By: Peter J. Gentry,Stephen J. Wellum

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God's Kingdom through God's Covenants

A Concise Biblical Theology

By: Peter J. Gentry,Stephen J. Wellum

The Bible records a number of covenants that God made with his people. However, rather than merely abstract ideas for theologians and scholars to study, the covenants in Scripture hold the key to understanding the Bible’s overarching story and message. In God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants, two world-class scholars offer readers an engaging snapshot of how God has chosen to lovingly relate to his people in history, tracing the significance of the concept of “covenant” through both the Old and New Testaments. Explaining the differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism while offering a thoughtful alternative to both, this book ultimately highlights the covenantal framework through which God has promised to remain faithful to his people.

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Crossway

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1433541947

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SERVICE OF PRAYER

By: Stephen Nielsen

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SERVICE OF PRAYER

By: Stephen Nielsen

In this inspiring book of 248 pages, the author has gathered from his work all the content that would most encourage the reader to pray as a matter of service. The first chapter, Ministry of Prayer, sets the tone of the book. Other chapter titles are: Word and Prayer, Holiness and Prayer, Evangelism and Prayer, and Possibilities of Prayer. The last five chapters comprise a survey of all the prayers in the Bible, minus the Psalms.

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130094532X

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The Joy of Advent

Family Celebrations for Advent & the Twelve Days of Christmas

By: Rebecca Grabill,Stephen Grabill

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The Joy of Advent

Family Celebrations for Advent & the Twelve Days of Christmas

By: Rebecca Grabill,Stephen Grabill

The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season. From Advent through Epiphany, activities for all ages including daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, and prayers, provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts on the scarlet thread of Christmas—Christ’s love and sacrifice—woven through the tapestry of Scripture, and utilizing the Jesse Tree, to create poignant memories and beloved traditions. Readers will: Create meaningful traditions and activities that family members will enjoy year after year. Experience companionship through accessible readings and thoughtful reflections. Appreciate the amazing story of God’s redemptive work in the world. Have every day moments transformed into lasting memories of rich spiritual significance. Extend the celebration of Christmas through the full Twelve Days of Christmas. Features of The Joy of Advent: • PERFECT GIFT for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany celebrations • TIMELESSLY CLASSIC PACKAGING: With a beautifully ageless, full-color, holiday design, this family activity book is perfect for decorating a coffee table or bookshelf, and the sturdy hardcover package ensures durability. • DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS: This book includes family devotions and reflection questions for different age levels, and activities the whole family can enjoy together.

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Paraclete Press

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1640609563

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Out Front with Stephen Abram

A Guide for Information Leaders

By: Stephen Abram

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Out Front with Stephen Abram

A Guide for Information Leaders

By: Stephen Abram

Stephen Abram has the knack for seeing and expressing the obvious long before most people become aware of the issue. With bibliography of Abram's works and recommended reading list, this volume gives perspective on the future of the library profession, challenges preconceptions, and helps librarians stay ahead of the learning curve.

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American Library Association

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0838909329

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2023

United States Edition, Fixed Layout E-book Edition

By: Catherine Cory ,Peter O’Leary,Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2023

United States Edition, Fixed Layout E-book Edition

By: Catherine Cory ,Peter O’Leary,Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC

When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word need the most trusted, accurate, and user-friendly tool to help them prepare for the Sunday readings, they rely on Workbook. And for the past 30 years, Workbook has provided confidence to lectors and readers, giving them vital tools to feel prepared in their ministry as proclaimers of the Word. Workbook provides: -Full text of the First, Second, and Gospel Readings, and the Responsorial Psalm for context -Annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question—a helpful way to build skill and confidence -Proclamation advice with notes on pacing and tone -Reading commentary by a Scripture scholar for the First, Second, and Gospel readings -Bolded text, indicating where stress and emphasis should be placed within the reading To proclaim the Word of God is a vital ministry in the Church. When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word read confidently and with conviction, the liturgical life of the assembly is inspired. Workbook provides the context, ease-of-use, and guidance to instill that confidence in those who read at Mass so those who listen can encounter the Lord through the Word proclaimed.

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Liturgy Training Publications

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161833381X

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Conversing with God in Advent

Praying the Sunday Readings with Lectio Divina

By: Stephen J. Binz

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Conversing with God in Advent

Praying the Sunday Readings with Lectio Divina

By: Stephen J. Binz

Lectio divina is an ancient spiritual practice that can help us to hear God speaking to us through the words of Scripture. In recent times, Pope Benedict XVI and a synod of bishops have recommended that lay people pray with the Scriptures using this method. In this book, respected biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz chooses the first Mass reading and the gospel reading for each Sunday in cycles A, B, and C during Advent, as well as for the major feast days in the Christmas season. Then he leads readers through the steps of lectio divina—reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action—by suggesting themes and verses on which to focus.

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The Word Among Us Press

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1593254385

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The Anderson Revisionist Bible: The Books of Moses

By: Stephen Warde Anderson

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The Anderson Revisionist Bible: The Books of Moses

By: Stephen Warde Anderson

The Books of Moses is the first of five volumes that will comprise The Anderson Revisionist Bible. A work in progress, it is based upon existing translations. Rendered into contemporary language and purged of antiquated words, outmoded expressions, and religious jargon, it aspires to accurately convey the meaning of the original biblical texts, while presenting a highly readable and understandable narrative. Targeted to a general, popular audience, especially skeptics and the non-religious, it deals with the Bible, the most important book ever written, not as hallowed Scripture, but as an ancient text meriting objective analysis both as an historical account and as an articulation of religious creed. It is richly annotated with informative material, critical assessment, and speculative commentary: it essays to answer the questions the average reader would ask and address the issues the layman might wonder about.

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1365910148

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Understanding Paul

The Early Christian Worldview of the Letter to the Romans

By: Stephen Westerholm

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Understanding Paul

The Early Christian Worldview of the Letter to the Romans

By: Stephen Westerholm

Two thousand years later, Paul attracts more attention than any other figure from antiquity besides one," writes Stephen Westerholm. Why the fascination with the apostle Paul? Westerholm explains that Paul remains such a compelling figure because he was "a man completely captivated by a particular way of looking at life." Using the themes of the Epistle to the Romans, Westerholm helps readers understand the major components of Paul's vision of life. He delves into the writings of the Old Testament, explores their influence on Paul, and engages contemporary readers in a thought-provoking reconsideration of their own assumptions about faith, theology, and ethics. This insightful introduction gives postmodern readers, especially those with little or no biblical background, a necessary big-picture look at Paul's view of reality.

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Baker Books

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1441231781

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Give Like God

Following Jesus and Using Money

By: Stephen Charles Durkee

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Give Like God

Following Jesus and Using Money

By: Stephen Charles Durkee

To tithe or not to tithe? That is the question heard in churches across the land. Because churches depend on the generosity of their members, there are many sermons and many books that encourage Christians to be generous and use tithing as the standard for their generosity. Yet other voices in the church object to tithing, claiming that the practice is ambiguous, outdated, or misunderstood. Give Like God starts with a careful examination of what the Bible teaches about tithing before discussing what is says about giving and generosity in the teachings of Jesus and his followers. We learn that God is extraordinarily generous and that he is our example and the source of supply for our generosity. Author Stephen Charles Durkee considers the connection between generosity and what we do for work, how we do outreach, how we help people in need, and even how we take on debts. In the end, he shows us the joy we should experience through giving. When we put God’s priorities first in our lives, we discover that he is a good provider and that our lives can be free of financial worries. Money and generosity play an important and truly pivotal role in God’s purposes for his people, and so to have blessings and transformation in our lives, we must learn to give like God!

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WestBow Press

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1973629097

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The Life Recovery Bible NLT

By: Stephen Arterburn,David Stoop

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The Life Recovery Bible NLT

By: Stephen Arterburn,David Stoop

The Life Recovery Bible is today’s #1-selling recovery Bible and is based on the 12-step recovery model. It was created by two of today’s leading recovery experts, David Stoop, Ph.D., and Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed., to lead readers to the source of true healing—God himself. Features:New Living Translation Recovery Notes: Placed throughout the Bible text, these notes pinpoint passages and thoughts important to recovery Twelve Step Devotionals: A reading chain of 84 Bible-based devotionals tied to the Twelve Steps of recovery and placed throughout the Bible text Serenity Prayer Devotionals: Based on the Serenity Prayer, these devotionals (more than 50) provide an excellent guide to recovery Recovery Profiles: Key Bible characters are profiled and important recovery lessons are drawn from their lives Recovery Reflections: Topically arranged recovery reflections pinpoint specific Scripture passages at the end of most Bible books Recovery Themes: Prominent recovery themes are discussed at the openings of various Bible books Other Features: Outlines, book histories, topical index, devotional index, book introductions, user’s guide, and a new 12-step comparison chartPlus: Now includes a topical Bible Verse Finder to help the reader quickly find what the Bible says about common issues

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1414368690

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9781414368696

Dominion and Dynasty

A Theology of the Hebrew Bible

By: Stephen G. Dempster

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Dominion and Dynasty

A Theology of the Hebrew Bible

By: Stephen G. Dempster

Taking a literary approach to the Old Testament in this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Stephen G. Dempster traces the story of Israel through its family lines and locales—and reflects on its meaning for New Testament revelation.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830896856

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Learning on the Left

Political Profiles of Brandeis University

By: Stephen J. Whitfield

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Learning on the Left

Political Profiles of Brandeis University

By: Stephen J. Whitfield

Brandeis University is the United States’ only Jewish-sponsored nonsectarian university, and while only being established after World War II, it has risen to become one of the most respected universities in the nation. The faculty and alumni of the university have made exceptional contributions to myriad disciplines, but they have played a surprising formidable role in American politics. Stephen J. Whitfield makes the case for the pertinence of Brandeis University in understanding the vicissitudes of American liberalism since the mid-twentieth century. Founded to serve as a refuge for qualified professors and students haunted by academic antisemitism, Brandeis University attracted those who generally envisioned the republic as worthy of betterment. Whether as liberals or as radicals, figures associated with the university typically adopted a critical stance toward American society and sometimes acted upon their reformist or militant beliefs. This volume is not an institutional history, but instead shows how one university, over the course of seven decades, employed and taught remarkable men and women who belong in our accounts of the evolution of American politics, especially on the left. In vivid prose, Whitfield invites readers to appreciate a singular case of the linkage of political influence with the fate of a particular university in modern America.

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2025

Canadian Edition

By: Various authors including Eric J. Wagner, CR,Stephen J. Lampe

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Canadian Edition

By: Various authors including Eric J. Wagner, CR,Stephen J. Lampe

When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word need the most trusted, accurate, and user-friendly tool to help them prepare for the Sunday readings, they rely on Workbook. For over thirty years, Workbook has provided confidence to lectors and readers, giving them vital tools to feel prepared in their ministry as proclaimers of the Word. Workbook provides: Full, large-print text of the first, second, and Gospel readings approved for use in Canada, and the responsorial psalm for context Annotated pronunciation aids adjacent to the word in question—a helpful way to build skill and confidence Proclamation advice with notes on pacing and tone Commentaries by Scripture scholars for the first, second, and Gospel readings that provide historical, theological, and liturgical context Bolded text, indicating a variety of textual approaches and reading strategies Ongoing formation when studied each week Proclaiming the Word of God is a vital ministry in the Church. Practical and easy to use, Workbook provides the essential context and guidance those who read at Mass need in order to proclaim with confidence and clarity. When lectors, readers, and proclaimers of the Word read confidently and with conviction, the Word of God enlivens the parish community and the lives of its members.

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1616717696

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2021 United States Edition

Fixed Layout Ebook Edition

By: Catherine Cory,Elizabeth Nagel,Peter O'Leary,Stephen S. Wilbricht

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Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® 2021 United States Edition

Fixed Layout Ebook Edition

By: Catherine Cory,Elizabeth Nagel,Peter O'Leary,Stephen S. Wilbricht

This e-book edition features a fixed layout displaying page spreads that match the popular print edition and is perfect for viewing on a desktop computer. If you prefer an experience as similar as possible to the printed version of Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word, this is the recommended edition. The e-book edition is perfect in this time of social distancing when effective practice and proclamation of Scripture is essential. As assembly members continue to experience Mass in a variety of ways, they still encounter the Lord through the Word proclaimed—at home through live streaming, or in a church while socially distanced. Whether preparing readings for live-streamed or in-person Masses, Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word continues to help and inspire readers and provides the tools they need to proclaim the Word at Mass, or simply reflect at home with a greater understanding of the readings. Workbook provides: The Sunday readings in large print for practice Proclamation suggestions for emphasis in bold text Commentaries that provide background and explain the meaning of the reading The Responsorial Psalms for meditation and context For almost forty years, Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word has helped those who proclaim the Word of God at liturgy prepare for their ministry. We hope you find the e-book edition helpful in your ministry.

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Liturgy Training Publications

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The Way of Faith 2016: Keeping Lent, Triduum, and Easter Time

By: Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC

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The Way of Faith 2016: Keeping Lent, Triduum, and Easter Time

By: Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC

The Way of Faith enables parishes to provide their parishioners with simple materials that invite them to pray with Scripture throughout Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, and Easter Time. Original, full color artwork throughout enhances parishioners’ understanding and experience of the scriptural themes that run throughout the booklet. This resource includes daily Scripture and reflections throughout Lent, helping parishioners to reflect on their Lenten journey and practices in light of the stories of some of our ancestors in faith, including Moses, David, and Abraham. Reflections on Scripture are also included for each day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum, along with rich artwork that helps parishioners to connect the celebration of the liturgy on these days to the Scripture that we hear. The weekly materials for Easter Time help parishioners to reflect on their experience of Lent and the Triduum and apply these spiritual lessons to their ongoing growth in faith.

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Jesus Deorthodoxed

Escaping the Corruption in the World

By: Stephen Clopton

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Jesus Deorthodoxed

Escaping the Corruption in the World

By: Stephen Clopton

Having grown up in church, there was always something about the gospel that didn’t quite click for me. I am sure most can relate to the narrative of good vs evil, heaven vs hell or even God vs the devil, and this is true: the thing about truth is that it has many facets. I always felt like there is more in the bible that isn’t being talked about. Most can relate to a scripture jumping off of the page and becoming real to you because it was heard in a way that it hasn’t been heard before. This book is an embodiment of that experience I live in a suburb of Tulsa and in 2001 I was in a car accident that put me in a coma for 6 weeks. I then was in wheel chair and rehab for about 3 months learning how to walk again and everything that comes with being autonomous. This is where the scriptures I had heard and read my whole life were starting be understood from a place of completion. The Bible was like a new book because I started to understand that I wasn’t trying to follow it’s directions to get God to do something that hasn’t been done. He has already done everything and I am trying to keep myself in a position to receive what has always been available. This book will not change Jesus and His death, burial and resurrection from being the main thing. It will solidify the fact that Gentiles have never been under the Law of Moses and they are the only ones that can accuse themselves. The only thing we need to be concerned with is Jesus being a new High Priest and keeping His one commandment.

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WestBow Press

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1973698811

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Apostasy & Divorce: Forty Years in the Wilderness of Divorce and Remarriage

By: Stephen M. Weaver,Catherine C. Weaver

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Apostasy & Divorce: Forty Years in the Wilderness of Divorce and Remarriage

By: Stephen M. Weaver,Catherine C. Weaver

Apostasy is defined as a falling away from, or a deliberate abandonment of, what had been established scriptural principles and doctrine. This is exactly where the broader Church is today on the doctrine of divorce and remarriage. Written from an Evangelical Protestant perspective we examine this apostasy and its ramifications to the broader Church, society and individuals. The authors' own 40 year journey vividly underscore the theme. Christians from the first 1900 years of the Church would not recognize today's doctrine as Christian. Jesus' exact teachings are examined in depth as are those of Paul. Jesus' definition of the divorced and remarried as adulterers is paramount to the entire discussion. Adultery is one listed reason for exclusion from the kingdom. The differences between legalism and grace are examined and explained. The outcomes to individuals, and society, are listed and backed with scripture, history, and facts; demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt.

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0359752608

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Nine Days

The Race to Save Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Win the 1960 Election

By: Paul Kendrick,Stephen Kendrick

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Nine Days

The Race to Save Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Win the 1960 Election

By: Paul Kendrick,Stephen Kendrick

[A] masterly and often riveting account of King’s ordeal and the 1960 'October Surprise' that may have altered the course of modern American political history." —Raymond Arsenault, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) The authors of Douglass and Lincoln present fully for the first time the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s imprisonment in the days leading up to the 1960 presidential election and the efforts of three of John F. Kennedy’s civil rights staffers who went rogue to free him—a move that changed the face of the Democratic Party and propelled Kennedy to the White House. Less than three weeks before the 1960 presidential election, thirty-one-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested at a sit-in at Rich’s Department Store in Atlanta. That day would lead to the first night King had ever spent in jail—and the time that King’s family most feared for his life. An earlier, minor traffic ticket served as a pretext for keeping King locked up, and later for a harrowing nighttime transfer to Reidsville, the notorious Georgia state prison where Black inmates worked on chain gangs overseen by violent white guards. While King’s imprisonment was decried as a moral scandal in some quarters and celebrated in others, for the two presidential candidates—John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon—it was the ultimate October surprise: an emerging and controversial civil rights leader was languishing behind bars, and the two campaigns raced to decide whether, and how, to respond. Stephen and Paul Kendrick’s Nine Days tells the incredible story of what happened next. In 1960, the Civil Rights Movement was growing increasingly inventive and energized while white politicians favored the corrosive tactics of silence and stalling—but an audacious team in the Kennedy campaign’s Civil Rights Section (CRS) decided to act. In an election when Black voters seemed poised to split their votes between the candidates, the CRS convinced Kennedy to agitate for King’s release, sometimes even going behind his back in their quest to secure his freedom. Over the course of nine extraordinary October days, the leaders of the CRS—pioneering Black journalist Louis Martin, future Pennsylvania senator Harris Wofford, and Sargent Shriver, the founder of the Peace Corps—worked to tilt a tight election in Kennedy’s favor and bring about a revolution in party affiliation whose consequences are still integral to the practice of politics today. Based on fresh interviews, newspaper accounts, and extensive archival research, Nine Days is the first full recounting of an event that changed the course of one of the closest elections in American history. Much more than a political thriller, it is also the story of the first time King refused bail and came to terms with the dangerous course of his mission to change a nation. At once a story of electoral machinations, moral courage, and, ultimately, the triumph of a future president’s better angels, Nine Days is a gripping tale with important lessons for our own time.

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125015569X

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