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"Moses: The Journey to Freedom" is a captivating and inspiring retelling of the timeless biblical story of Moses and the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This compelling narrative takes readers on a transformative journey through the depths of oppression, the rise of a chosen leader, and the remarkable deliverance of an entire nation.The book begins by immersing readers in the historical context of ancient Egypt-a land of grandeur,...
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The churches from the whole world are joined in the effort to reach the whole world. Although it has been documented that Western missionaries serving outside their countries still comprise the majority of world missions workers, the growth rate of majority world missionaries far outpaces that of the West. In recent years, while Western missionary forces are shrinking in numbers and possibly in influence, missions from the majority world have proliferated,...
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Effective Engagement in Short-term Missions represents the single most ambitious effort to date to understand and improve upon patterns of ministry in STM. In six sections, the authors explore topics such as the links between STM and older patterns of long-term missions; engagement with people of other cultures; international partnerships; specialized ministries such as medical missions; legal and financial liabilities; and last but not least, the...
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From Michael Haag, bestselling author of The Templars: The History and the Myth, comes The Tragedy of the Templars, an exciting new look at the rise of Templar power and the saga of their destruction.
Founded on Christmas Day 1119 in Jerusalem, the Knights Templar was a religious order dedicated to defending the Holy Land and its Christian pilgrims in the decades after the First Crusade. Legendary for their bravery and dedication, the Templars...
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Pamela Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul in Paul Was Not a Christian. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion, but as a devout Jew who believed Jesus was the Christ who would unite Jews and Gentiles and fulfill God's universal plan for humanity. Eisenbaum's work in Paul Was Not a Christian will have a profound impact on the way many Christians approach...
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This concise and accessible theological study examines what the Bible really says about the relationship between Jesus and the Jews.
In this fascinating analysis, Bible scholar and Christian individualist Gabriel Monheim brings his learned and objective approach to his subject, shedding light on both the word of God and its various interpretations. Monheim puts biblical text in conversation with accepted religious doctrine and traditional teachings....
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Christianity is not about rituals but changed hearts. In the prophetic tradition of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eric Metaxas calls slumbering Christians to battle.
Picking up where he left off in his electrifying Letter to the American Church, Eric Metaxas renews and deepens his call to believers not to "practice" their faith but to live it-heroically and with joy. Invoking famous but misunderstood words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, he shows that God's answer...
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The practice of "church" is witnessing a radical paradigm shift from mass gatherings, aka megachurches, to discipleship-making organs. In this book, The House Church in God's Eternal Purposes, Theodore Andoseh, describes in a practical way what a house church is and all that goes into her form and expression.House churches are the inns, the inns of God. They are the tabernacles of God. The house church is a place to welcomepeople from the street;wounded...
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Booklet meant to provoke Christians and churches to take a hard and honest look at what they claim to believe as opposed to what they practice. Encourages churches to realize why young people are leaving or declining to join church.
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Italian Protestants? Few people seem to have heard of them, but the author's mother's immigrant Italian family was Protestant while his father's were Catholic immigrants from Sicily. Relative Strangers describes the author's search for the religious roots of his parents' families in northern Italy and Sicily. He traces the history of the Waldensians, the Protestant sect which began in Lyon, France in the 12th century, often suffering persecution,...
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I was touched by the Lord's hand in my sleep, awakening to His voice asking if I knew His servant, Jack Andre Vernaud. I replied affirmatively and was then prompted to include him in the upcoming book, "50 Kinds of Christian." This book explores various Christians, particularly those from priesthood families like Rick Warren, Oral Roberts, Daniel Kolenda, Joshua Heward Mills, Francis Agyinasare and Selase Agyinasare, and others, who carry an heritage...
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Is God A Good God?
God Is Good...But He Blesses Others More Than Me.
God Is Good...But He Doesn't Love Me As Much As He Loves My Neighbor.God Is Good...But He's Not Answering All of My Prayers.God Is Good...But Why Am I Still Having These Problems?God Is Good...But Nothing Is Changing.God Is Good...But He Is Not Fair.God Is Good...But My Son Or Daughter Is Still Not Serving You.God Is Good...But I Still Feel Pain In My Body.God Is Good...But...
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Ancient Roman Holidays is a remarkable book that explores the ancient seasons and religious observance practices of the ancient Romans. Mab Borden's meticulous research paints a vivid picture of the interconnectedness between mankind and the Gods. This book is invaluable for those interested in the religious traditions of ancient Rome.
Ancient Roman Holidays invite readers to embark on a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of sacred days,...
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