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	100 Christian Women Who Changed the 20th Century Hosier, Helen Kooiman From Library Journal As befits a publication from Revell, these biographical sketches have an evangelical slant. Hosier, a prolific author of spiritual titles and biographies, admits that she had no specific selection criteria, and the result is eclectic; entries range from Mother Teresa to Marabel Morgan, Aimee Semple McPherson to Anita Bryant, Susan B. Anthony to Kathy Lee Gifford. The sketches, which vary from fewer than 200 words to seven pages in length, emphasize the role of faith in each woman's life and are organized into eight categories covering writing, education, entertainment, literature, business and politics, mission work, evangelism and ministry, and motherhood. A brief bibliography identifies the sources used in compiling the entries. While the tone is one of praise rather than objective analysis, this work makes a significant contribution in identifying women who are frequently omitted from standard reference texts. Recommended for large public libraries and women's studies collections.DJan Blodgett, Davidson Coll. Lib., NC Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description From Elizabeth Dole to Mary Kay, from Fanny Crosby to Annie Dillard, here is a century of women who made a difference. Great family reading.
	100 Ways to Overcome Depression Minirth, Frank
	1001 More Things to Do With Your Kids Krueger, Caryl Waller
	1001 Things to Do With Your Kids Krueger, Caryl Waller From the Publisher Great memories are the glue that bonds families together.Here, for parents of children from toddlers to teens, are 1,001 easy recipes for the "glue". Caryl Waller Krueger, a child development expert and an experienced mom, has gathered this overflowing treasury of creative ideas to help parents and children share everyday events - and enjoy a lot of memory making fun together. All the ideas are realistic, practical, inexpensive, and - best of all - easy. You won't have to buy fancy equipment, make complicated plans for weeks in advance, or invest hours of precious time. Synopsis Great memories are the glue that bonds families together.Here, for parents of children from toddlers to teens, are 1,001 easy recipes for the "glue". Caryl Waller Krueger, a child development expert and an experienced mom, has gathered this overflowing treasury of creative ideas to help parents and children share everyday events - and enjoy a lot of memory making fun together. All the ideas are realistic, practical, inexpensive, and - best of all - easy. You won't have to buy fancy equipment, make complicated plans for weeks in advance, or invest hours of precious time.
	101 Questions Children Ask about God Veerman, David R. Product Description This book provides concise, thoughtful answers to questions such as "How does God hear everyone's prayers at once?" and "Why didn't God just forgive everybody?" Anyone who works with children will appreciate these easy-to-read, easy-to-explain responses to the most important questions kids will ever ask.
	102 Questions Children Ask about the Bible Veerman, David R. Product Description Direct, scriptural answers to kids' curiosity about God's Word will help parents use these challenging questions in guiding children toward a deeper awareness of Bible truths.
	The 12 Best Kept Secrets for Living an Emotionally Healthy Life Thurman, Chris
	19 Gifts of the Spirit: Which Do You Have? Are You Using Them? Flynn, Leslie B Book Description CHARISMATIC? YOU CERTAINLY ARE...IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN AT ALL. But perhaps not in the way the term is frequently used today. Charismata is a Greek word meaning "gifts of grace." It refers to the gifts or special abilities given to Christians by the Holy Spirit--all the gifts, not just speaking in tongues or miracles or healing. and #149; What are the 19 gifts? and #149; Are they all for today? and #149; What is their purpose? and #149; How can we discover and put to use our own gifts? All of these questions, plus a careful examination of gifts revealed in the Bible, are included in this in-depth study, first published in 1974. If you want to know what the Bible says about spiritual gifts, this book is for you. Dr. Leslie Flynn is the former pastor of Grace Conservative Baptist Church in Nanuet, New York, where he served for 40 years. He has written more than 30 books, among them this classic and The Twelve. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	31 Days of Praise: Enjoying God Anew Myers, Ruth Product Description Christians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, rereleased with an updated cover. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things -- yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God -- and a greater love for Him -- is the sure result.Come into His Presence with Praise Praise. It leads you into God’s awesome presence, into the delight of His Word, into the sure knowledge of His great love for you. If you long to experience God in a fresh, deep way, you’ll treasure this personal praise guide. Every day a different Scripture-based devotion helps you cultivate the “heart habit” of praise and worship. You’ll be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things, even in the midst of pain, heartache, or disappointment. A deeper intimacy with God--and a greater love for Him--is the sure result. Download Description Christians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, re-released with an updated cover. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God and a greater love for Him is the sure result.
	365 WWJD: Daily Answers to What Would Jesus Do? Harrison, Nick Book Description What Would Jesus Do? Ask the questions and live the answers, every day of the year This one-of-a-kind collection of devotional readings will help you nourish and deepen your faith through the simple yet powerful daily practice of answering the question, "What would Jesus do?" A jewel of wisdom for every day of the year, each entry is drawn from Scripture with practical reflections on how we can live the WWJD? life as well as inspiring words from notable Christian writers, such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Richard J. Foster, Charles H. Spurgeon, Billy Graham, Elisabeth Elliott, Martin Luther King Jr.,C.S. Lewis, Eugene Peterson, and many others. Here, author Nick Harrison invites us to accept this same challenge. It is "a pledge that the Apostle John says is a surefire test of our Christian faith....One year from now, may our lives be richer for having taken the time to learn the lessons gained by answering 'What would Jesus do?'" 365 WWJD? offers people of all ages daily food for thought, warmly reminding us of the many ways we can model our everyday actions after the life of Jesus. From the Back Cover This one-of-a-kind collection of devotional readings will help you nourish and deepen your faith through the simple yet powerful daily practice of answering the question, "What would Jesus do?" A jewel of wisdom for each day of the year, each entry is drawn from Scripture with practical reflections on how we can live the WWJD? life as well as inspiring words from notable Christian writers, such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Richard J. Foster, Charles H. Spurgeon, Billy Graham, Elisabeth Elliott, Martin Luther King Jr., C. S. Lewis, Eugene Peterson, and many others. Here author Nick Harrison invites us to accept this same challenge. It is "a pledge that the Apostle John says is a surefire test of our Christian faith....One year from now, may our lives be richer for having taken the time to learn the lessons gained by answering 'What would Jesus do?'" 365 WWJD? offers people of all ages daily food for thought, warmly reminding us of the many ways we can model our everyday actions after the life of Jesus.
	7th Day Adventists Believe: A Biblical Exposition of 27 Fundamental Doctrines Adventists, Ministerial Association of Seventh-Day
	Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths Feiler, Bruce At a time when conflicts among three of the world's major religions--Islam, Judaism, and Christianity--are in the global spotlight, Bruce Feiler offers a stunning biography of the one man who unites all three religions: Abraham. "The most mesmerizing story of Abraham's life--his offering a son to God--plays a pivotal role in the holiest week of the Christian year, at Easter," writes Feiler. "The story is recited at the start of the holiest fortnight in Judaism, on Rosh Hashanah. The episode inspires the holiest day in Islam, 'Id al-Adha,' the Feast of the Sacrifice, at the climax of the Pilgrimage. And yet the religions can't even agree on which son he tried to kill." Herein lies the irony and perfection of Feiler's timing. As we struggle to find a path to peace among these three religions, all warring in Jerusalem, near the stone where Abraham brought his son for sacrifice, this captivating biography speaks to Abraham as the metaphor he is: the historically elusive man who embodies three religions, a character who has shape-shifted over the millennia to serve the clashing goals and dogma of each religion. Anyone seeking to understand the roots of tension in the Middle East need look no further than the final half of this book, where Feiler interprets the meaning of Abraham as seen through the prism of each religion. Surprisingly, the book is as entertaining as it is thoughtful: Feiler is a masterful writer with a warm, humorous voice, a dazzling way with metaphors, and an underlying intelligence that comes through in every passage. Abraham deserves the highest of recommendations. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Publishers Weekly Feiler, who penned last year's bestseller Walking the Bible, once again offers a winning combination of history, travel and spiritual memoir. Arguing that Abraham, the purported "father" of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, "holds the breadth of the past and perhaps the dimensions of the future in his life story," Feiler sets out to recover Abraham as he is portrayed in all three religions. The book's first half addresses what the Bible and Koran say about Abraham, his call to monotheism, and his sons Isaac and Ishmael. Particularly fascinating are Feiler's discussions of how the three religious traditions invented stories about Abraham to supplement the rather skeletal canonical version and even borrowed these stories from one another, as when Muslim traditions about Abraham and Ishmael began appearing in eighth-century Jewish commentaries. The second half very poignantly delves into each faith tradition and discusses how the Abraham narratives relate to contemporary religious and political conflicts. No one writes description quite like Feiler. His claim, for example, that "the Holy Sepulcher is to a church what Picasso is to a portrait a cubist vision of fractured beauty" is an arresting and perfectly imagined analogy, and he mellifluously depicts the Arabic language as "flowing, evolved, [and] sculpted, like a dune." More important than Feiler's masterful wordsmithing is his passionate engagement of the subject matter. Italics are everywhere, yet they don't feel overused; Feiler has a keen sense of what is at stake when these three religions claim Abraham as their father. This is a joy to read. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	The Acts of the Apostles Barclay, William (Editor) Book Description In The Acts of the Apostles, noted Scottish Bible interpreter William Barclay follows the formula established for The Daily Study Bible by first giving the text of the day's study in his own interpretation, followed by two or three pages of commentary. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	Affliction: A Compassionate Christian Look at Understanding the Reality of Pain and Suffering in Our Lives Schaeffer, Edith From the Publisher This book will open your heart to the ways of God with His people. Edith Schaeffer brings light from biblical truth and shares her won experiences as well as those of others. She does not offer easy answers, but shows you a way to find answers for yourself. Synopsis This book will open your heart to the ways of God with His people. Edith Schaeffer brings light from biblical truth and shares her won experiences as well as those of others. She does not offer easy answers, but shows you a way to find answers for yourself.
	Aging: The Fulfillment of Life Nouwen, Henri Book Description The author shares his moving and inspirational  thoughts on what aging can mean to all of us. It  is a warm, caring book that shows us how to make  the later years a source of hope rather than a time  of loneliness. B & W  photographs throughout. From the Publisher The author shares his moving and inspirational thoughts on what aging can mean to all of us. It is a warm, caring book that shows us how to make the later years a source of hope rather than a time of loneliness. B & W photographs throughout
	America's God: From Jonathan Edwards to Abraham Lincoln Noll, Mark A. From Publishers Weekly This "social history of theology" in America, from the colonial era through the Civil War, promises to reshape the way we think about American religion, and, indeed, American history. Noll, who teaches history at evangelicalism's premier liberal arts college, Wheaton, charts the changes and developments in American theology, but he does not approach this potentially technical and narrow topic from the fusty perspective of old-fashioned intellectual history. Rather, he embeds theology in American society, showing how, inter alia, printing presses, legislatures and war shaped, and were shaped by, theology. His gauntlet-throwing argument is that American theology (by which he means primarily Protestant theology) is markedly different from European theology. A specifically American evangelicalism, he contends, was forged during the Revolution and early Republic. Noll's story ends with the Civil War, which he claims reveals a "theological tragedy": the contradictions and complications of this distinctly American religion were exposed when, in war, the American project proved wanting. Noll's hints of the "post-Protestant, even post-Christian" post-bellum America will leave readers hoping for a sequel. Although this magnum opus will be of interest primarily to scholars, it could certainly be appreciated by a larger audience. Noll's trademark clarity-both in analysis and in prose-is in evidence here; unlike many academics, he does not make the reader hunt and strain to find (and follow) his argument. Equally obvious is Noll's erudite mastery of everything from Puritan ecclesiology to Scottish moral philosophy. This is, finally, the magisterial work that has long been expected from one of our leading historians. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Library Journal Noll (Christian thought, Wheaton Coll.) is a well-recognized historian and author of American religious history. Here, he closely examines pre-Civil War American religion, showing that it was a unique synthesis of republicanism, commonsense moral reasoning, and evangelical Christianity. The antebellum United States was a society uniquely preoccupied with biblical religion, but American religion also reflected the prevailing sentiments and political preoccupations of secular society. Noll brings to light some lesser-known theological thinkers while also reexamining the more famous figures of the time, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Thomas Jefferson, and Jonathan Edwards. Carefully documented and including an excellent bibliography, this insightful volume makes a useful contribution to the study of religion in America. It is not aimed at the general public but is unusually readable for such a scholarly book. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, IN Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy Kraybill, Donald B. From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. When a gunman killed five Amish children and injured five others last fall in a Nickel Mines, Pa., schoolhouse, media attention rapidly turned from the tragic events to the extraordinary forgiveness demonstrated by the Amish community. The authors, who teach at small colleges with Anabaptist roots and have published books on the Amish, were contacted repeatedly by the media after the shootings to interpret this subculture. In response to the questions why--and how--did they forgive? Kraybill and his colleagues present a compelling study of Amish grace. After describing the heartbreaking attack and its aftermath, the authors establish that forgiveness is embedded in Amish society through five centuries of Anabaptist tradition, and grounded in the firm belief that forgiveness is required by the New Testament. The community's acts of forgiveness were not isolated decisions by saintly individuals but hard-won countercultural practices supported by all aspects of Amish life. Common objections to Amish forgiveness are addressed in a chapter entitled, What About Shunning? The authors carefully distinguish between forgiveness, pardon and reconciliation, as well as analyzethe complexities of mainstream America's response and the extent to which the Amish example can be applied elsewhere. This intelligent, compassionate and hopeful book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on forgiveness. (Sept. 21) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist *Starred Review* The crime-shooting innocent schoolchildren in a one-room schoolhouse-was shockingly vicious. More shocking, virtually incredible, was where it happened, in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish country, commonly associated with bucolic tranquility, not gun violence. This remarkable book explains, exceedingly well, Amish reaction to the horrific Nickel Mines shootings. The outside world was gravely taken aback by the Amish response of forgiveness. Some in the media criticized the Amish as naive and hypocritical (didn't they shun members of their own community?), but most simply couldn't understand the Amish concept of forgiveness as unmerited gift. How could they forgive humanly embodied evil? The authors, all authorities on Amish culture, emphasize that the Amish response reflected the sect's heritage and deeply embedded faith. They distinguish forgiveness from pardon and reconciliation. Forgiveness relinquishes the right to vengeance, while pardon forfeits punishment altogether, and reconciliation restores the relationship of victim and offender or creates a new one. They discuss the shooting mercifully straightforwardly before exploring the broader perspectives of forgiveness and concluding with reflections on the meaning of forgiveness. At times difficult to read, this anguished and devastating account of a national tragedy and a hopeful, life-affirming lesson in how to live is itself a marvel of grace. Sawyers, June
	Ancient Wells, Living Water: God Invites You to Come and Drink Parsley, Rod From the Publisher Do you thirst for God's refreshing waters of power, presence and provision? Then get ready to drink from these gushing wells of spiritual rejuvenation. Ancient Wells -- Living Water releases the fountains from which great patriarchs of the faith drew life-sustaining truths. Drink from these timeless wells of refreshing spiritual waters, and discover a passionate life of joyful intimacy with God as He transforms your desert into an oasis of hope, healing, blessing and love. Pastor Rod Parsley sets before you ten wells of refreshing truth that will enable you to tap into God's endless supply of pure, life-giving water. Make the choice to drink deeply from these ancient wells! Synopsis Do you thirst for God's refreshing waters of power, presence and provision? Then get ready to drink from these gushing wells of spiritual rejuvenation. Ancient Wells -- Living Water releases the fountains from which great patriarchs of the faith drew life-sustaining truths. Drink from these timeless wells of refreshing spiritual waters, and discover a passionate life of joyful intimacy with God as He transforms your desert into an oasis of hope, healing, blessing and love. Pastor Rod Parsley sets before you ten wells of refreshing truth that will enable you to tap into God's endless supply of pure, life-giving water. Make the choice to drink deeply from these ancient wells!
	And the Laugh Shall be First: A Treasury of Religious Humor Willimon, William H. From the Publisher In And the Laugh Shall Be First, William H. Willimon has collected humor and satire from some of the twentieth century's most outstanding writers, ranging from Mark Twain to Lewis Grizzard. This collection provides splendid moments of enjoyment and entertainment, yet conveys the serious message that humor is an essential part of our humanity--very much a part of god's plan for our lives.'I recommend this book for its sheer fun and humor.' Glenn B. Martin Provident Book Finder Synopsis In And the Laugh Shall Be First, William H. Willimon has collected humor and satire from some of the twentieth century's most outstanding writers, ranging from Mark Twain to Lewis Grizzard. This collection provides splendid moments of enjoyment and entertainment, yet conveys the serious message that humor is an essential part of our humanity--very much a part of god's plan for our lives.'I recommend this book for its sheer fun and humor.' Glenn B. Martin Provident Book Finder
	Angels: God's Secret Agents Graham, Billy Angels: God's Secret Agents is Billy Graham's one-volume introduction to one of the most popular spiritual phenomena of our time. Firmly grounded in Graham's close readings of scripture, Angels testifies to Graham's own encounters with the heavenly beings and also records the many similar stories that other believers have told him over the years. Graham devotes entire chapters to the questions of whether angels are visible or invisible, how they differ from men and women, and how the angelic hierarchy is organized. He also discusses the much-debated theory that UFO sightings are in fact angelic appearances. Perhaps the primary purpose of this book, however, is to inform readers that armies of angels are ready and willing to help Christians in their daily fights against the forces of darkness. "Millions of angels are at God's command and at our service," Graham writes. "The hosts of heaven stand at attention as we make our way from earth to glory, and Satan's BB guns are no match for God's heavy artillery." Such stirring theological pronouncements are matched with practical advice for believers who wish to know the angelic powers in everyday life. --Kevin Attwood --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book Description Relating his personal experiences, Graham helps to call a world in crisis to faith. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
	Angle of Vision: Christians and the Middle East Kimball, Charles
	Anyone Anonymous Timmons, Tim
	Apocalypse: The Coming Judgment of the Nations Jeffrey, Grant R. From the Publisher Written in layman's terms by prophecy teacher Grant Jeffrey, Apocalypse will help you understand the fascinating and mysterious prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation. Synopsis Written in layman's terms by prophecy teacher Grant Jeffrey, Apocalypse will help you understand the fascinating and mysterious prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation.
	Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed Jenkins, Jerry B. Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, is another suspenseful chronicle of those left behind after the rapture of the saved. As the book opens, Hattie Durham, the former airline attendant and mistress of the antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, is wracked with confusion about what to do with her illegitimate child, whose birth date is coming due. Rayford Steele, the airline pilot who flies Carpathia's plane, is ambivalent about the mounting evidence that his late wife, Amanda, may have been a false believer. Buck, the ace newspaper reporter, and Chloe, his wife, are debating whether to have a child when the future of the world is so uncertain. And all of the world's thousands of believers are gathering in Jerusalem for a stadium rally, which will lead to a showdown with Nicolae Carpathia. Believers are increasingly relying on the Internet for underground communication, and most of them are becoming more and more tempted by violence as a way of battling the forces of evil overtaking the world. But demon locusts are shortly dispatched as a divine plague to attack those who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads; this buys the believers a little bit of time to solve their respective personal crises, all of which end in ways that will keep you riveted until the last page. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Book Description The #1 best-selling hardcover novel of 1999 is now available in softcover! The Tribulation Force travels to Israel for the Meeting of Witnesses as further judgments are released upon the world. Satan falls from heaven and opens the bottomless pit, releasing Apollyon and his plague of locusts that torture the unsaved. Now available in trade softcover, Apollyon is a thriller that will be tough to put down.
	Approaching Hoofbeats: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Graham, Billy From the Publisher 'They come as a warning, and grow louder by the day, ' says Billy Graham, who equates the ancient symbols with the modern terrors that pursue us: war, violence, deception, economic chaos, unemployment, poverty, hunger, disease and death. But for those who will heed the warning, Dr. Graham's message is one of hope - practical, creative and clear direction for men and women, young and old who will read and be transformed by this book. Synopsis 'They come as a warning, and grow louder by the day, ' says Billy Graham, who equates the ancient symbols with the modern terrors that pursue us: war, violence, deception, economic chaos, unemployment, poverty, hunger, disease and death. But for those who will heed the warning, Dr. Graham's message is one of hope - practical, creative and clear direction for men and women, young and old who will read and be transformed by this book.
	Arabs, Oil and Armageddon James, Edgar C.
	Art of Life Schaeffer, Edith From the Publisher Editor L. G. Parkhurst has collected the heart of Edith Schaeffer's lifelong message in 31 selections presented as daily devotionals. Her caring insights, a personal notes page, and 62 original illustrations make this an excellent gift for any occasion. Synopsis Editor L. G. Parkhurst has collected the heart of Edith Schaeffer's lifelong message in 31 selections presented as daily devotionals. Her caring insights, a personal notes page, and 62 original illustrations make this an excellent gift for any occasion.
	Art of Meditation Goldsmith, Joel S. Product Description This classic, bestselling introduction to a regular program of daily meditation defines meditation's vital role in spiritual living, and features careful instructions, illustrative examples, and specially written meditations. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Joel Goldsmith (1892-1964), one of America's great mystics, spent his life lecturing on "The Infinite Way" -- his personally developed principles of spirituality. He is the author of more than 30 books, including The Art of Spiritual Healing, Living the Infinite Way, and The Thunder of Silence. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	Assassins: Assignment: Jerusalem, Target: Antichrist LaHaye, Tim F. Is it right to kill Satan's hit man? Would it help God's work? This installment in the Left Behind series picks up with Rayford Steele--"believer" and international fugitive--as he struggles with a plan to assassinate Antichrist Nicolae Carpathia. Meanwhile, Carpathia has been busy rebuilding roads, airports, and a cellular/solar satellite phone system--all designed to help him become supreme ruler of the world--and even claim himself to be God. We also find ace reporter Buck Williams anonymously preaching to the masses of believers and converts through his cyberspace magazine The Truth. All the believers in the safe house, including Buck, Doc, Chloe, and Tsion, are suspicious of Hattie--former mistress of Carpathia--who claims to be a believer but may have already compromised their secret location when she tried to buy her way to Europe months before. Fans of the series won't be disappointed. Jenkins's signature writing is at full force. Readers can count on a suspenseful plot, imaginative futuristic thinking, and familiar characters, all of which appear in the opening pages and are sustained until the last cliffhanger scene when God unleashes another earth-shattering disaster. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Library Journal In the continuing struggle after the Rapture, Rayford Steele and Buck Williams plan to dethrone Nicolae Carpathia and expose him as the Antichrist. LaHaye and Jenkins (Apollyon) build up a plot reminiscent of "Who Shot J.R.?" and leave us hanging after the assassination of Nicolae. Who did it, is he really dead, and when is the next book coming out? As the millennium approaches, so does interest in this series, so don't be "left behind." Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	At the edge of hope: Christian laity in paradox No Author
	Awakening Heart Carlson, Melody Book Description Emma Davis is determined to break out of the isolation she's created for herself as the sole caretaker of her elderly grandmother. Although she's always been the "practical" one, a spur-of-the-moment visit to a travel agency sets her on a journey far from her small-town home. A breathtaking cruise begins to soften the shell around Emma's heart as she learns to open herself up to new experiences and newfound friendships, but it isn't until her arrival in Papua, New Guinea, that Emma begins to truly realize her identity as a child of God. Amid the lush landscape of the tropical island, Emma regains her sense of purpose by caring for three motherless children, and befriending their father, Josh Daniels, whose own eyes reflect a haunting and painful memory. Can the love Emma has discovered help conquer Josh's tainted and bitter past? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Melody Carlson's many years of experience in working with children have formed the basis for her award-winning career as an author of nearly twenty books, most of them for children and young adults, including Jessica, a SPRINGSONG book, Benjamin's Box, Tupsu, and The Ark That Noah Built. Melody resides with her husband and two teenage sons in Oregon, where she is senior editor for Multnomah Publisher's Gold 'n' Honey Books. size : 5.4 x 8.3 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them Higgs, Liz Curtis  Jezebel and Delilah have plenty to teach contemporary Christian women, according to Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them. In this self-help book, Liz Curtis Higgs tells fictionalized, contemporary stories based on the lives of biblical characters including Eve, Potiphar's Wife, and the Woman at the Well. In verse-by-verse commentary, Higgs summarizes each life's lessons and provides a list of questions for personal consideration or group discussion. The overall message of each chapter is the same: "Good Girls and Bad Girls both need a Savior. The goodness of your present life can't open the doors of heaven for you. The badness of your past life can't keep you out either." In its effort to turn readers' minds heavenward, Bad Girls draws a distinction between fun and joy. Associated with "fleshly pleasures," fun "is temporary at best; it's risky, even dangerous, at worst." Joy, on the other hand, is found in God's "gift of grace." Perhaps the book's greatest weakness is its inability to see that "fun," in many lives, is a holy and necessary means of attaining "joy." --Michael Joseph Gross From Publishers Weekly Humorist and popular storyteller Higgs (Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up) takes a look at the vamps and tramps of the Bible, searching for the lessons these wicked women have to teach. She acknowledges that as much as she admires Sarah's faithfulness and Mary's innocence, she finds that her own life contains many of the shortcomings of women such as Rahab, Delilah and Lot's wife. When Higgs begins her study of Jezebel, she notes, "I understood her pushy personality, I empathized with her need for control, I tuned into her angry outbursts...but boy did she teach me what not to do in my marriage." She places the ten women in her study into four categories. Eve, she says, was the "First Bad Girl," for badness has to begin somewhere. Potiphar's wife (who tried to seduce Joseph), Delilah and Jezebel, Higgs says, were "Bad to the Bone": these women "sinned with gusto from bad beginning to bitter end." Women who were "Bad for a Moment," and who have forever been characterized by their "life-changing" mistakes, include Saphhira, Michal and Lot's wife (who was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back on her homeland against God's commands). Higgs says that Rahab, the prostitute who helped the Israelites conquer Jericho, the Woman at the Well and the Sinful Woman were "Bad for a Season, but Not Forever": these women "had plenty of sin in their past, but they were also willing to change and be changed." Higgs opens each chapter with a fictional retelling of the biblical story and then proceeds to a verse-by-verse exegesis and commentary on the biblical text. Each chapter closes with four lessons to be learned from the life of the bad girl and eight "thoughts worth considering." Higgs retells these biblical stories with rollicking humor and deep insight as she teaches about the nature of sin and goodness. (Aug.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
	Balanced Living on a Tightrope Powell, Terry
	Baptism and Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today Stott, John R. W. Book Description Since The Baptism and Fullness of the Holy Spirit was first published in 1964, the subject of the Holy Spirit's work has been of increasing interest, concern and controversy.Now in Baptism and Fullness the author has expanded and rewritten his original material and has added new sections on the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit. His aim in this clear and searching study is to help us to a biblical understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit today. From the Publisher Features and Benefits *A new edition of an IVP classic --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	Battling the Prince of Darkness Christenson, Evelyn
	Be a Motivational Leader Eims, Leroy Book Description HIGHLY MOTIVATED PEOPLE ARE HARD TO STOP! Competent leadership is the key to maintaining high motivation and morale within the group. The leader's job of equipping people to be and do their best for Christ is demanding, and often thankless. But it is worth it! If you are meant to be a leader, you can learn to be an effective leader! The newly revised Be a Motivational Leader (which now includes a personal and group study guide) will help you, whether you lead in business, church, home, or community. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	Be Happy-You Are Loved Schuller, Robert Harold
	Be In It to Win It: A Road Map to Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Wholeness Caldwell, Kirbyjon H. Review "Need some good inspiration and information?...A great read." - Shawn Dove, Black Issues Book Review "Much more than the dull, ubiquitous 'how to succeed' guides weighing down the shelves at the bookstores today, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell has given us a detailed and proven 'road map' for how to reach for the best in ourselves and achieve the success God intended for us...spiritually and emotionally as well as financially...while at the same time helping others to do the same." -- Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund "Kirbyjon is awesome! Be In It to Win It will truly help you to unblock God's blessings for your life." -- Patti LaBelle, bestselling author of Don't Block the Blessings "Success can mean many different things. Kirbyjon Caldwell's positive convictions about the goodness of life and the blessings intended for each of us are cornerstones of his advice." -- Stedman Graham, bestselling author of You Can Make It Happen "All through law school, Kirbyjon Caldwell was my pastor and personal spiritual adviser. His plan of action for spiritual, emotional, and financial success in Be In It to Win It is the path that I followed. It will be a great companion to your personal and professional Walk." -- Star Jones Reynolds, author of You Have to Stand for Something or You'll Fall for Anything and Shine "Kirbyjon Caldwell's Be In It to Win It introduces the Biblical Word as a straight arrow between your head and heart. It gives you the literal chapter and verse of how to fix all that ails the mind, body, and soul. This book is serious medicine: take the prescription!" -- Patricia Russell-McCloud, orator Product Description God wants you to experience blessed success! A road map to an abundant life full of purpose, value, and meaning. God made you a promise: you can experience success in your existence, from your relationships to your checkbook. But God is not a game-show host - He doesn't offer instant gratification. You have to believe and work in accordance with God's plan and make sacrifices in order to make all the pieces of your life - spiritual, financial, physical, and emotional - fit together as a harmonious whole. After all, God did not create provisions for Satan's children. God wants your needs to be met and for you to be a Winner. It is your responsibility, however, to be a fruitful steward of those gifts, by pursuing and discovering what God has planned just for you! You've already been promised blessed success, so why not find it and follow it through? In Be In It to Win It, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell provides prescriptive steps you can take to make the pieces of your life fall into place, including how to: Find your calling Create a divine to-do list Take the faith walk Stage a comeback Whup the Devil Develop God-blessed relationships
	Be Mature Wiersbe, Warren W. Book Description Born Again Is Only the Beginning! Yes, having Christ as your personal Savior is only the beginning. After that, you have to grow up! Many problems in our lives are caused by spiritual immaturity. God wants us to grow up, not just grow old. And He has given us the formula for maturity in the Epistle of James. In discussing Christian maturity, Dr. Wiersbe shows you: and #149; How to learn to be patient and #149; How to overcome temptation and #149; How to practice what the Bible teaches and #149; How to learn to control the tongue and #149; How to make peace rather than trouble and #149; How to pray and get results It's all in BE MATURE
	Beauty For Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing Meyer, Joyce Product Description Bestselling author Joyce Meyer explores the true path to emotional healing through God's love. Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are falling apart,crushed and wounded by their past. But God has a plan to heal the broken-hearted and the victims of abuse. For over 30 years, Joyce Meyersuffered the devastating effects of verbal, sexual, and physical abuse. Today, she has a worldwide ministry of emotional healing for others like herself. In BEAUTY FOR ASHES, she outlines the major truths that brought healing to her life and describes how other victims of abuse can also experience this healing, including how to deal with the emotional pain of abuse, how to understand your responsibility to God for overcoming abuse, why victims of abuse often suffer from other addictive behaviors, how to grab hold of God's unconditional love, and the importance of God's timing in working through painful memories. By sharing her personal story, Joyce Meyer wants to help others find inner peace through their belief in God. About the Author JOYCE MEYER has been teaching the Word of God since 1976 and in full-time ministry since 1980. Previously an associate pastor at Life Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, she developed, coordinated, and taught a weekly meeting known as "Life In The Word." After more than five years, the Lord brought it to a conclusion, directing her to establish her own ministry and call it "Life In The Word, Inc." Now, her Life In The Word radio and television broadcasts are seen and heard by millions across the United States and throughout the world. Joyce's teaching tapes are enjoyed internationally, and she travels extensively conducting Life In The Word conferences. Joyce and her husband, Dave, the business administrator at Life In The Word, have been married for over 35 years. They reside in St. Louis, Missouri, and are the parents of four children. All four children are married and, along with their spouses, work with Dave and Joyce in the ministry. Believing the call on her life is to establish believers in God's Word, Joyce says, "Jesus died to set the captives free, and far too many Christians have little or no victory in their daily lives." Finding herself in the same situation many years ago and having found freedom to live in victory through applying God's Word, Joyce goes equipped to set captives free and to exchange ashes for beauty. She believes that every person who walks in victory leads many others into victory. Her life is transparent, and her teachings are practical and can be applied in everyday life. Joyce has taught on emotional healing and related subjects in meetings all over the country, helping multiplied thousands. She has recorded more than 230 different audio-cassette albums and over 75 videos. She has also authored 49 books to help the body of Christ on various topics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	Become a Better You Osteen, Joel  Book Description Joel Osteen reaches one of the largest audiences in the U.S. and across the globe--more than 42,000 people attend his church every week, and millions more tune in by television to hear his words of inspiration and wisdom. His first book, Your Best Life Now, has sold over 4 million copies and is available worldwide in 17 languages. His message of hope is helping people find a closer connection with God by learning to apply the principles of Scripture to their everyday lives. In this new book, Become a Better You, Joel Osteen offers seven simple yet profound action steps that will help readers discover the better things they were born for... their individual purpose and destiny. As charming and passionate on the page as he is in person, Osteen incorporates key biblical principles, devotions, and personal testimonies that will uplift and enlighten readers. He speaks directly to the hearts and concerns of people from every walk of life. People love Joel Osteen--they love to be in his presence, to hear him speak, and to read what he's written--they just can't get enough of him. Become a Better You will encourage and inspire readers to reach their full, unique and God given potential.
	Becoming Complete: Embracing Your Biblical Image Duckworth, Marion
	Bedside Prayers Cotner, June Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Once again, as she did with GRACES, June Cotner has compiled a beautiful and highly readable book. Let it find a permanent place on your nightstand. The Sun, November 19, 1997 It's the end of a long day. You're in bed feeling as worn out as your favorite flannel pajamas when you reach for a copy of June Cotner's new book, "Bedside Prayers." You read a passage from the "Nightfall" section and soon are lulled to sleep by a gentle prayer. Poulsbo author June Cotner doesn't mind if her book puts you to sleep. In fact, she took special care to find just the right poems and prayers to sleep on and rise by. Her collection includes inspirational poems and prayers that offer comforting words and wisdom. "Bedside Prayers" includes poetry and prayers drawn from Christian, Gaelic, Native American and ancient Chinese traditions. Cotner feels it can be read by anyone seeking spiritual comfort or guidance, regardless of one's religion or ethnic origin.
	Benchmarks of Quality in the Church Shawchuck, Norman From the Publisher This definitive handbook can help church leaders to understand the powerful tools available that lead to continuous improvement in ministry. Charts, diagrams, statistics, and 'quality jargon' are kept to a minimum. An appendix on Total Quality Management will aid leaders who wish to explore more carefully the literature on the quality movement. Synopsis This definitive handbook can help church leaders to understand the powerful tools available that lead to continuous improvement in ministry. Charts, diagrams, statistics, and 'quality jargon' are kept to a minimum. An appendix on Total Quality Management will aid leaders who wish to explore more carefully the literature on the quality movement.
	Bereaved Parent Schiff, Harriet Sarnoff
	Beyond Left and Right: Helping Christians Make Sense of American Politics Black, Amy E. Product Description The 2008 U.S. presidential election is already heating up, fueled by debates about religion and politics, and dividing people of faith. Many Christians want to engage in politics but feel underequipped and overwhelmed. Wheaton College political scientist Amy E. Black believes Christians must become politically educated, not stereotyped and polarized. Beyond Left and Right offers a complete guide to the inner workings of American politics, equipping readers to think intelligently and to actively engage politics with their faith. Black is intentionally unbiased and avoids fleeting hot-button issues, ensuring the staying power of Beyond Left and Right, even after the election dust settles. Recommended for Christians and students interested in faith and politics. From the Back Cover Who speaks for God in politics? Many Christians want to be politically active but feel underequipped and overwhelmed. Instead of drawing party lines, political scientist and former congressional fellow Amy Black offers a guide to the inner workings of American politics that encourages readers to make informed, faith-based political decisions. Beyond Left and Right addresses major questions such as:  What does the Constitution really say about church and state?  Is the United States a Christian nation?  What's the difference between a theological conservative and a political conservative?  Can Christians honestly disagree politically? Intentionally nonpartisan, Beyond Left and Right is a much-needed resource for Christians who want to apply their faith to politics. "For Christian believers who want to understand contemporary American politics, and for those who wish to take part, there is no better place to begin than Beyond Left and Right."--Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame "Puzzled by politics? This clear, easily understood introduction by an expert on politics is what you need."--Ronald J. Sider, president, Evangelicals for Social Action "The challenge Amy offers each of us is to exhibit humble behavior in an environment in which humility is a scarce commodity."--Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Representative (R-MI) "Beyond Left and Right will be an inspiration and a helpful guide to those seeking to relate their faith to the complexities and challenges of politics."--David Price, U.S. Representative (D-NC) "This call to temper political zealotry with love of God, neighbor, and enemy will be of use to churches and academies alike."--Jason Byassee, assistant editor, The Christian Century "This book would be ideal for use in small groups--especially leading up to November 2008."--John Wilson, editor, Books & Culture Amy E. Black is associate professor of politics and international relations at Wheaton College and is president of Christians in Political Science. She is coauthor of the book Of Little Faith and author of From Inspiration to Legislation.
	The Bible According to Einstein: A Scientific Complement to the Holy Bible for the Third Millennium No Author Professor Samuel C. C. Ting, MIT, Nobel laureate in physics "The Bible According to Einstein is a fascinating book, most educational. I have learned a great deal from it." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dr. Michio Kaku, physicist and author of the best selling books Hyperspace and Visions "The Bible According to Einstein is a truly remarkable volume, one which skillfully weaves together the latest developments in physics and cosmology with theology. Well-written, lucid, but always scrupulously authoritative in its science, this work is a unique contribution to the on-going dialog between science and religion. Einstein himself grabbled with such cosmic questions, wondering if God had any choice in creating the universe. I think Einstein would have been proud of this work." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	The Bible and Money Hollis, Allen
	The Bible Promise Book: One Thousand Promises from God's Word From the Publisher This book contains over 1000 promises from the Bible arranged alphabetically by subject. Categories include God's love, forgiveness, peace, help in times of trouble, success, and many more. Synopsis This book contains over 1000 promises from the Bible arranged alphabetically by subject. Categories include God's love, forgiveness, peace, help in times of trouble, success, and many more.
	Bible Questions and Answers With Illustrations, Lists and Maps
	The Birth of Tragedy & The Genealogy of Morals Nietzsche, Friedrich Product Description Skillful, sophisticated translations of two of Nietzsche's essential works about the conflict between the moral and aesthetic approaches to life, the impact of Christianity on human values, the meaning of science, the contrast between the Apollonian and Dionysian spirits, and other themes central to his thinking. Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: German
	Black Hawk's Feather Scheidies, Carolyn R.
	Blessed Are the Poor?: Women's Poverty, Family Policy, and Practical Theology Couture, Pamela D. Book Description The decade of the '80s saw a growing rift between the rich and the poor in the United States. Poverty increased among women with children--the so-called female-headed family--more rapidly than among any other population group. Couture's work argues th
	The Blessing Workbook: Your 5-Step, Interactive Plan for Finding and Sharing Genuine Acceptance Smalley, Gary Book Description Based on the best selling book, The Blessing, this workbook takes you even further as it helps you explore the relationships and personalities of those within your family and offers practical advice that will guide you to put the principles of the blessing into action. Through personal stories and interactive questions and exercises, authors Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent help you look at all sides of giving and receiving the approval, affirmation, and affection which all human beings need--the blessing.
	Blue Genes Meier, Paul Product Description Many common psychological problems, such as depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD, can be linked to chemical imbalances in the brain. Dr. Paul Meier, whose clinic treats thousands of people per week, has written Blue Genes to help find answers for those who struggle. Through fascinating case studies, Dr. Meier shows the dramatic difference counseling and medicine can make. This empowering book addresses how genetics, environment, diet, fitness, and spirituality all affect our minds and our quality of life. About the Author Paul Meier [www.paulmeiermd.com] is an M.D., psychiatrist, and ordained minister, and the founder of the Meier Clinics, a national chain of nonprofit Christian psychiatry clinics (1-888-7-CLINIC). He has also traveled to countries all over the world to train both professional and lay counselors, as well as missionaries and pastors, in the field of Christian counseling. He taught full-time for twelve years at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he discipled Tony Evans, John Trent, John Townsend, Henry Cloud, and many other students. Dr. Meier was the team physician for a mountain-climbing expedition in 1985 with American astronaut Jim Irwin, attempting to find Noah's Ark on Mt. Ararat.
	Book of Uncommon Sen Williams, Kim From Publishers Weekly A popular commentator guest on the National Public Radio show All Things Considered, Willams also numbers among her fans readers of her books on travel and cookery. Here, in humorous, pithy essays and verses, she delivers tips on coping with doctors, family life, fickle fashion, stingy banks, politicians and "practically everything." There is wisdom underlying the jaunty tone in Williams's advice but some readers may be put off by her bossy attitude on certain subjects. Rules for living together include: "Leave the house for two hours every day"; "Emulate the Japanese. Bow before speaking"; "Be a nice person. Are you a nice person? If not, why not?" On the other hand, can one deny the benefits of obeying an order to "Make someone laugh"? Author tour. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	The BOOK OF VIRTUES Bennett, William J. From Library Journal Believing with Plato that "tales which the young first hear should be models of virtuous thought," former Secretary of Education Bennett ( The De-Valuing of America , LJ 4/1/92) has produced a McGuffey's Reader for the Nineties. The author draws upon a variety of literature ranging from biblical stories to political legends and speeches to illustrate the catalog of virtues--self-discipline, compassion, work, responsibility, friendship, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, faith--that he believes are foundational to strong moral character. Most selections are introduced by a short thematic note, e.g., "an honest heart will always find friends." Bennett's elevation of these virtues to moral absolutes renders the book's view of morality rather simplistic. In addition, the collection's lack of attention to women's and non-Western voices encourages the view that the experience of virtue belongs primarily to Western males. Still, this anthology will prove popular with some readers. Recommended for public libraries. - Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Westerville P.L., Ohio Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Booklist The principled former secretary of education has culled a selection of poems and stories to be read aloud in hopes of passing on specific virtues to the younger generation. The selected works appear under chapter titles such as "Compassion"; "Responsibility"; "Friendship"; "Courage"; "Perseverance"; and "Faith." As artificial or perhaps self-righteous as this project may seem, it is effective. The old stories from the Bible, from great authors, and from folklore do exert a charm and send a message that will stir families to discuss or contemplate the issues set forth. It truly is a treasury, with some tales so brief they can be read at the dinner table. Perfect bedtime, anytime family reading. Denise Perry Donavin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	Box 66, Sumac Lane: A Lively Correspondence on Sin and Sanctity Hong, Edna
	Brave new people: Ethical issues at the commencement of life Jones, D. Gareth
	Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation Metzger, Bruce M. Book Description The book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. How are readers today to discern God's message in this peculiar part of the Bible? In this book Metzger presents solid scholarship in a nonacademic style. The book includes a list of resources for further study, a study guide for 8-13 sessions and can be used in personal or group study. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	Breaking the Power of Evil Expanded Edition with Study Guide Joyner, Rick Product Description Now is the time to break free of all the things, concepts, traditions, ideologies, people, and routines that are holding you back from living the blessed life that God destined for you. Who executes justice for the oppressed...The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners (Psalm 146:7). You can break the power of evil and live now in eternal freedom, peace, and joy by recognizing: The enemy called easy. The ultimate trap Pride. The roots of bondage. The two Christian mandates. The way to break the beast's yoke. Best-selling author Rick Joyner gives you the weapons to defeat evil and triumph over satan's plan to destroy your life s potential. After Breaking the Power of Evil equips you with a biblically solid battle plan, the included study guide gives you the ammunition to surge forward into action to break the power of evil! About the Author Rick Joyner is the founder and executive director of MorningStar Publications and Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written more than a dozen books, including The Harvest, There Were Two Trees in the Garden, and the bestsellers The Call and The Final Quest. Rick lives in North Carolina with his wife, Julie, and their five children.
	Breaking Your Comfort Zones: And 49 Other Extremely Radical Ways to Live for God O'Connor, Joey From the Publisher In this fun yet substantive devotional for teens, Joey O'Connor gives 50 ideas for jump-starting a sluggish commitment for Christ by breaking out of comfort zones. Synopsis In this fun yet substantive devotional for teens, Joey O'Connor gives 50 ideas for jump-starting a sluggish commitment for Christ by breaking out of comfort zones.
	Building Up One Another Getz, Gene A. Book Description The body of Christ can and #146;t be all that it should be unless we mature in our interpersonal relationships as the Bible commands. Building Up One Another has been helping believers do just that since 1976, when Gene Getz first published what has since become a best-selling classic. This book, the cornerstone of the well-known and #147;One Another Series, and #148; has now been thoroughly updated and rewritten, drawing upon Dr. Getz and #146;s church planting and and #147;building up and #148; experience. It also includes a personal and group study. Explore with Dr. Getz twelve significant and #147;one another and #148; commands of the New Testament, and follow the practical steps for developing them in your own life and in the life of your church. It and #146;s a long-term building process, but one that pleases God and reaps rewards not just in this lifetime but in the next. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	The Call to Contentment: Life Lessons from the Beatitudes Wilson, Norman G.
	The Campus Connection: Newsletters for College Students Eiken, Mark (Editor) ABOUT THE BOOK The Campus Connection: Newsletters for College Students FROM THE PUBLISHER As college students move away to campus life, churches need to create and maintain a connection with them. This resource includes practical ministry tips and great ideas for starting a newsletter ministry to college students.
	Carry Me: Discoveries on the Journey From Fear Into God's Arms No Author Product Description From back cover: " It took a phone call to end my childhood. To this day, each time I pass the phone booth in the Pittsburgh airport where I recieved the staggering news, I remember the shock and numbness that overwhelmed me. From that moment, I didn't think I could handle life. I couldn't imagine being happy or carefree again. Maybe you are in the dark tunnels of change. Your life has taken drastic turns, and things will never be the same. Scripture does not seem to reach you. Friends just don't understand. You don't know how to pray. And, worse yet, God is Silent..."
	The Case For A Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God Strobel, Lee  Are Christianity and science incompatible? If there is a God, is he only an impersonal starter force? An introductory high school biology class first propelled Lee Strobel toward a life of atheism. God and science, he reasoned, were mutually exclusive. When the former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune converted to Christianity, he decided to investigate the science he had once accepted as truth. Did science point toward or away from God? As Strobel interviews a variety of scientists on everything from debunking evolutionary icons to the implications of the Big Bang to the existence of the human soul, he builds his case: scientific evidence points toward Intelligent Design. Although the discussion often veers into the academic, Strobel works hard to make it accessible to those without scientific training. Throughout the book, he salts interview transcript information with interesting personal stories of his own spiritual and scientific quest for knowledge, as well as sometimes over-detailed descriptions of the actual interviews (right down to the type of beverages consumed). Each chapter contains suggestions for further reading on particular issues of science and faith. Strobel concludes that, when correctly interpreted, science and biblical teaching support each other. He quotes physicist Paul Davies, "...science offers a surer path to God than religion." Open-minded readers will find that this book, and its questions for reflection and group study, invites conversation and investigation.--Cindy Crosby --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From Publishers Weekly Strobel, whose apologetics titles The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith have enjoyed strong popularity among evangelicals, approaches creation/evolution issues in the same simple and energetic style. The format will be familiar to readers of previous Case books: Strobel visits with scholars and researchers and works each interview into a topical outline. Although Strobel does not interview any "hostile" witnesses, he exposes readers to the work of some major origins researchers (including Jonathan Wells, Stephen Meyer and Michael Behe) and theistic philosophers (including William Lane Craig and J. P. Moreland). Strobel claims no expertise in science or metaphysics, but as an interviewer he makes this an asset, prodding his sources to translate jargon and provide illustrations for their arguments. At times, the interview format loses momentum as seams begin to show between interview recordings, rewrites, research notes and details imported from his subjects' CVs (here, Strobel's efforts at buffing his subjects' smart-guy credentials can become a little too intense). The most curious feature of the book-not uncommon in the origins literature but unusual in a work of Christian apologetics-is that biblical narratives and images of creation, and the significance of creation for Christian theology, receive such brief mention. Still, this solid introduction to the most important topics in origins debates is highly accessible and packs a good argumentative punch. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
	The Case for Christ : A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus Strobel, Lee  The Case for Christ records Lee Strobel's attempt to "determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God." The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Publisher A Seasoned Journalist Chases Down the Biggest Story in History The Project: Determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God. The Reporter: Lee Strobel, educated at Yale Law School, award-winning former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune-with a background of atheism. The Experts: A dozen scholars, with doctorates from Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis, and other top-flight institutions, who are recognized authorities on Jesus. The Story: Retracing his own spiritual journey, Strobel cross-examines the experts with tough, point-blank questions: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual historical event? . . . This remarkable book reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction. It's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus Strobel, Lee  The Case for Christ records Lee Strobel's attempt to "determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God." The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own. Publisher A Seasoned Journalist Chases Down the Biggest Story in History The Project: Determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God. The Reporter: Lee Strobel, educated at Yale Law School, award-winning former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune-with a background of atheism. The Experts: A dozen scholars, with doctorates from Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis, and other top-flight institutions, who are recognized authorities on Jesus. The Story: Retracing his own spiritual journey, Strobel cross-examines the experts with tough, point-blank questions: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual historical event? . . . This remarkable book reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction. It's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ
	The Case for Civility: And Why Our Future Depends on It Guinness, Os From Publishers Weekly Popular evangelical writer Guinness (The Call) worries that the culture wars are destroying the United States. If Americans don't find a way of living with our deepest differences, the republic will decline. He forcefully defends religious liberty, noting that it was crucial for the founding generation and should be just as crucial today. To that end, he calls Christians to rethink their enthusiasm for government-sponsored faith-based initiatives, and to remember that evangelicals were the victims of earlier church-state establishments. The religious right--whose discourse of victimization, says Guinness, is silly and anti-Christian--comes under fire. Nor is Guinness a fan of the nascent religious left--he prefers a depoliticized faith. For all Guinness's rhetorical vim, his proposals ultimately feel anodyne: his boilerplate conclusion is that in order to restore civility we need leadership and a remarkable articulation of vision. Furthermore, although Guinness notes that he is a European, the book is oddly marked by the old rhetoric of American cultural imperialism. Echoing JFK, Guinness wants his essay to be taken as one model for fostering civility around the world and helping make the world safe for diversity. Many readers may prefer Charles Marsh's lively, provocative manifesto Wayward Christian Soldiers. (Feb.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description In a world torn apart by religious extremism on the one side and a strident secularism on the other, no question is more urgent than how we live with our deepest differences-especially our religious and ideological differences. The Case for Civility is a proposal for restoring civility in America as a way to foster civility around the world. Influential Christian writer and speaker Os Guinness makes a passionate plea to put an end to the polarization of American politics and culture that-rather than creating a public space for real debate-threatens to reverse the very principles our founders set into motion and that have long preserved liberty, diversity, and unity in this country. Guinness takes on the contemporary threat of the excesses of the Religious Right and the secular Left, arguing that we must find a middle ground between privileging one religion over another and attempting to make all public expression of faith illegal. If we do not do this, Guinness contends, Western civilization as we know it will die. Always provocative and deeply insightful, Guinness puts forth a vision of a new, practical "civil and cosmopolitan public square" that speaks not only to America's immediate concerns but to the long-term interests of the republic and the world.
	Case for Faith Strobel, Lee From Barnes & Noble The bestselling author of The Case for Christ takes an unflinching look at the toughest questions and most troubling doubts a believer might have. He discusses topics like the presence of evil, the challenge of science, the hypocrisy of the church, and the place of hell. By examining these issues without fear or trembling, Strobel ultimately provides an airtight case. From the Publisher In his #1 best-seller The Case for Christ, legally trained investigative reporter Lee Strobel examined the claims of Christ, reaching the hard-won verdict that Jesus is God's unique son. But despite the compelling historical evidence that Strobel presented, many people grapple with serious concerns about faith in God. As in a court of law, they want to shout, "Objection!" They say, "If God is love, then what about all the suffering in our world?" Or, "If Jesus is the door to heaven, then what about the millions who have never heard of him?" Or, "If God cares for everyone, then why does he eternally torture some in hell?" In The Case for Faith, Strobel turns his tenacious investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief-the eight "heart" barriers to faith. The Case for Faith is for those who may be feeling attracted toward Jesus, but who are faced with formidable intellectual barriers standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends. What People Are Saying Phillip E. Johnson Lee Strobel asks the questions a tough-minded skeptic would ask. Every inquirer should have it. - (Phillip E. Johnson, law professor, University of California at Berkeley) Gerald L. Sittser Lee Strobel has given believers and skeptics alike a gift in this book. He does not avoid asking the most difficult questions imaginable, and refuses to provide simplistic answers that do more harm than good. Yet his style of writing makes the book surprisingly accessible and winsome. I found it both helpful and captivating. - (Gerald L. Sittser, professor of religion, Whitworth College, and author of A Grace Disguised and The Will of God as a Way of Life) Synopsis This eagerly anticipated sequel to Lee Strobel's best-selling book finds the author investigating the nettlesome issues and doubts of the heart that threaten anyone's faith, even if he or she believes the evidences of Strobel's first book, The Case for Christ. Biography Lee Strobel (LeeStrobel.com), with a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School, was the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and a spiritual skeptic until 1981. His books include four Gold Medallion winners and the 2005 Christian Book of the Year (coauthored with Garry Poole). He and his wife live in California. Lee Strobel, que se educó en la Facultad de Derecho de Yale, fue el galardonado editor legal del periódico Chicago Tribune y también fue un escéptico espiritual hasta 1981. Fue pastor y maestro en dos de las iglesias más grandes de los Estados Unidos, y ahora radica, junto con su esposa, en California.
	Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit Canfield, Jack Book Description These stories will deepen your Christian faith by helping you practice Christian values in your daily life: at home, at work and in the community. This collection will open your heart to the experience and expression of more love in your life and will remind you that you are never alone or without hope, no matter how challenging and painful your circumstances may be. About the Author the coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, Patty Aubery, vice President of The Canfield Group, and Nancy Mitchell, director of publishing for The Canfield Group. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. the coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul, Patty Aubery, vice President of The Canfield Group, and Nancy Mitchell, director of publishing for The Canfield Group.
	Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul, 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers Canfield, Jack Book Description The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood. New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include: Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life. About the Author Jeff Aubery is the coauthor of Golfer's Soul, and a father of two. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Mark and Chrissy Donnelly are the coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Couple's Soul, Golfer's Soul and Sports Fan's Soul. Mark and Chrissy Donnelly are the coauthors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Couple's Soul, Golfer's Soul and Sports Fan's Soul. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
	Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul: Heartwarming Stories for People 60 and Over Canfield, Jack From AudioFile The stories collected for this series get better and better -- they're marvelously crafted pieces of writing with heartwarming themes and many entertaining twists and turns in the way they unfold. In this volume, the stories are about preserving dignity during the travails of reaching one's later years, and especially about finding meaning and purpose in being generous with others. As always, the readings are auditory pleasures that are perfectly paced and nuanced. The generous and sincere readings by the author/readers are a heartfelt gift to aging people of all stages. T.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description Barbara Russell Chesser Ph.D., Amy Seeger and Paul J. Meyer join Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in compiling Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul. This collection offers readers loving insights and wisdom--all centering on the prime of life. Contributors to this volume include Erma Bombeck, Ruth Stafford Peale, Tom Landry, Florence Littauer, Roy Rogers and Max Lucado. Readers of all ages are sure to cherish this invaluable collection as a reminder that the soul of those young at heart is truly "golden." Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your dream, reminiscing and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. Readers at every stage of life will turn to this book again and again for the timeless wisdom that will help them live their lives to the fullest.
	Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul Canfield, Jack Book Description Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul is a perfect gift for any golfing enthusiast, whether their drives land in the sand or on the green. This inspiring collection of stories from professionals, caddies and amateur golfers shares the memorable moments of the game - when, despite all odds, an impossible shot lands in the perfect position; when a simple game of golf becomes a lesson in life. Chapters include: sportsmanship, family, overcoming obstacles, perfecting the game and the nineteenth hole. This is a great read for any golfer, no matter what their handicap. About the Author Jeff Aubery is an avid golfer who has been involved in the golfing industry for over two decades. For seven years he worked as a distributor of golfing equipment for Northwestern and Pro Select Golf Company. In 1985, he founded and is now the president of Tornado Golf, a company that manufactures golf bags for companies and major chains including K-Mart, Walmart and Costco. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, are joined by Jeff Aubery, Chrissy Donnelly and Mark Donnelly. The Donnellys coauthored Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul The Donnellys coauthored Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, are joined by Jeff Aubery, Chrissy Donnelly and Mark Donnelly.
	Chicken Soup for the Soul of America: Stories to Heal the Heart of Our Nation Canfield, Jack (Editor) Book Description Most American heroes aren't in our history books, nor do they have monuments erected in their honor. Their names aren't in the headline news or memorialized in song. The true hero is simply someone who makes a difference-large or small-in the lives of others. They battle disease, crime, poverty and human rights violations. They clean up environments, mentor neglected children and truly care about others. Most importantly, anyone can be a hero in the eyes of another. In Chicken Soup for the Soul of America, everyday heroes are celebrated. Heroes have always been in our midst, but the recent terrorist attacks on American soil have revealed many more heroes who have given their lives, love, time and strength to those in great need. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 events, Americans have found courage and inspiration from so many heroes, and this book pays tribute to them all, as well as those who appear every day in our lives. At a time when so many are in pain, these unique stories will touch readers with love and wisdom, the cornerstones of the American people and the hallmark of the well-loved Chicken Soup series. From the Back Cover The citizens of this country, as well as our friends around the world, truly do stand united. Heroism has been redefined, our core values have resurfaced and a new sense of local and national community has emerged. You won't find most American heroes walking through the pages of history books or atop huge monuments. Their names don't generally make the headlines or the 6 o'clock news. A true hero is simply someone who makes a differencelarge or smallin the lives of others. On September 11, 2001 our nation suffered the tragic loss of thousands of lives in the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Immediately, policemen, firefighters and other emergency workers in New York and Washington, DC along with thousands of other Americans responded with an outpouring of courage, selfless service and faith. The overwhelming and passionate stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul of America honor and celebrate the men, women and children who stepped forward in this great time of need and, through their actions, exemplified the true nature of the American Spirit! Celebrate The Soul of America with your loved ones... with hope and determinationnow and for the future!
	The Child in Each of Us Dickinson, Richard Whitlock
	The Child in Each of Us: Healing the Wounds of Childhood That Hinder Our Growth as Adults Dickinson, Dr. Richard W.
	Chiseled by the Master's Hand Lutzer, Erwin W. From the Publisher Erwin Lutzer helps us see earth's trials and challenges from God's point of view, through the experience of some of the Bible's most beloved personalities.Dr. Lutzer is convinced that our problems become smaller when our conception of God becomes bigger. Synopsis Erwin Lutzer helps us see earth's trials and challenges from God's point of view, through the experience of some of the Bible's most beloved personalities.Dr. Lutzer is convinced that our problems become smaller when our conception of God becomes bigger.
	The Choice Myra, Harold Annotation The award-winning author of Children in the Night tells of the first woman as she is caught between truth and death and between the radiant Shia and the being of abominations. Ultimately, it is the story of the decision that every one of us makes every day when we choose between the Father of Creation and the father of lies.
	Choices Are Not Child's Play: Helping Your Kids Make Wise Decisions Holdt, Pat
	Choosing Happiness: The Art of Living Unconditionally Ray, Veronica Product Description Sometimes no matter how hard we try, happiness always seems to be just beyond our reach. Veronica Ray helps us view life through the eyes of our loving spirits rather than our defensive egos and gives us a gentle way of defining and finding happiness in our lives. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
	Chosen for Blessing: Discover Your Unsearchable Riches in Christ Wright, H. Norman
	Christian Perspectives on Controversial Issues Cole, C. Donald
	A Christian Theology of Judaism Thoma, Clemens Language Notes Text: English, Ge