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Holiness is totally about our orientation to a Holy, perfect God who sees us, calls out our name and blesses us abundantly. Holiness is often taught as being about how well we live out our Christian faith and what we should and shouldn't do. This makes it about how well we perform as a believer. In A Monkey's Orientation holiness is unpacked and looked at as more about orientating ourselves to the Fathers blessing, making it about where we are rather than what we do.

In this new updated edition of The Real Deal, Rod Williams shares his powerful autobiography. A gambler, drug addict and dealer, Rod turned to God and found the freedom and hope to rebuild his life.

This literary study considers how the 'voice' of Jesus has been heard in different periods of parable interpretation, and how the categories of figure and trope may help us towards a sensitive reading of the parables today. This book explores what it means to seek the "voice" of Jesus" in his parables through the interpretive keys of literary tr...

All too often, missions have been narrowly defined as evangelism or at best, extending to practical, physical social action such as medical mission or education. On the Side of the Angels argues that human rights and justice need to be reclaimed by evangelical Christians and that human rights work should be seen as central to Kingdom mission, not just regarded as a secondary activity and labeled "political. "The book draws on the authors a first-hand experiences of places of persecution and oppression, including Burma, East Timor and India, along with their work of advocacy in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, United Nations and other forums. Its chapters include examining the biblical basis for activism, real-life stories of crimes against humanity, religious persecution, torture, discrimination and injustice. Concrete examples of how to do advocacy and inspiring examples of great Christian human rights activists, past and present, will motivate and challenge readers to be advocates of God as love and justice.

The story of the murder of a missionary in Turkey - killed because of his faith. Rumours of a terrible, triple murder were circulating around the world. Something horrific had happened but reports were sketchy at best, frequently embellished and exaggerated. As hearsay was replaced with hard evidence it was revealed that Susanne Geske had become a martyr's widow, a long way from home, in Malatya, eastern Turkey. With so many aggrandised stories being told as fact, this book seeks the truth from the one person who could provide it with complete authority - Susanne Geske - a truly remarkable woman. Married to a Martyr is a story of tragedy and hope.

A practical guide for every Christian seeking to develop a healing ministry.

Contains compelling evidence which proves the resurrection beyond reasonable doubt.

Well-known British Gospel singer Claudette Schlitter tells her remarkable story. The story of her search for love.

Daily Devotions for the whole family.For all who have begun with Genesis 1 on January 1st and found themselves hopelessly behind weeks, or even days, later - or for those who have a desire to read the Bible regularly but don't know where to start - here is the perfect way to begin, or renew, the practice of daily Bible reading.Step by Step takes readers through an entire year of learning more about who God is and how we are called to follow him. Each day's reading includes biblical texts, selected by theme, along with a short section explaining and applying the truths from the Bible and a prayer. Readers need only bring open hearts and minds to their daily time with God. Eddison's notes are warm, personal, practical and encouraging. They draw examples and illustrations from history and from everyday life with the goal of encouraging Christians to live in obedience to Christ.The best commentary on Scripture, Eddison says in his Foreword, is Scripture itself. A particular strength of presenting Bible passages in this way is that readers can appreciate the larger biblical themes and God's consistency and faithfulness throughout salvation history. Readers will see God's unchanging message from the Old Testament to the New and his promises from Genesis all the way through to their ultimate fulfilment in Revelation.Perhaps now more than at any other time, Christians are bombarded at every turn with messages that seek to turn them from the costly path of obedience to Christ. Eddison's desire is to see Christians everywhere strengthened, through daily time with God and in his Word, to run the race with perseverance.

This work analyses and evaluates Jurgen Moltmann's model of universal salvation and its relation to his understanding of the redemption, or eschatological fulfilment,of time.

Forty daily readings from inspirational Christians past and present on the theme of following Jesus. Reflections from St. Augustine to Martin Luther King; from Thomas a Kempis to Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Jesus calls us to a life of radical discipleship. He invites us to follow him and learn his ways. This book provides 40 days worth of daily readings from Christians -- past and present -- who have walked that path with Jesus. Here you will find insight from: - early Christian leaders e.g., Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine - mystics e.g. St. Theresa, St. John of the Cross, Thomas a Kempis - Monks e.g. St. Benedict, St. Francis - Reformation giants John Calvin - Puritans e.g. John Bunyan, - Evangelicals e.g. Wilberforce, Catherine Booth, Spurgeon - Novelists Dostoyevsky and poets Herbert - Liberation theologians e.g. Gutierez, - Modern spiritual guides and radicals Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King, Mother Theresa, Henry Nouwen, Brian McLaren

A critical assessment of church planting strategies and practices, offering a biblical, theological and historical foundation for this component of mission. Attention is given to the postmodern and post-Christendom context for contemporary church planting. This is really a book on ecclesiology and mission from an Anabaptist perspective, using church planting as a way in to a range of issues.

Chrysalis: A Forgotten Phase in the Journey of Faith uses the life-cycle of butterflies as a metaphor for the faith journey that many contemporary people are experiencing. Increasing numbers of Christian people find their faith metamorphosing beyond the standard images and forms of Christian faith but questions about where this may lead remain. Is this the death of personal faith or the emergence of something new? Could it be a journey that is Spirit-led? Drawing on the three principal phases of a butterfly's life and the transformations between these phases, the book suggests subtle similarities with the zones of Christian faith that many encounter. For butterflies and Christians change between these 'phases' or 'zones' is substantial, life-changing and irreversible. This book accompanies ordinary people in the midst of substantive faith change. Chrysalis is primarily pastoral and practical drawing on the author's experience of accompanying people in the midst of difficult personal faith changes.

In a cliche-free zone, 'Twenty Four' suggests practical ways that we can discover a more 24/7 approach to discipleship. It is real, stimulating and designed to make you think about the stuff that makes up the daily diet called life. Taking a day in the life of an ordinary person, it is designed for Christians everywhere to gain an exciting new perspective on all parts of their lives and shows how every aspect can be part of worship. Each chapter is filled with illustrations from modern culture and the biblical viewpoint on each area is considered. Through Krish Kandiah's thoughtful and original teaching, we see how to serve and worship our amazing God in each of these. With a brand new cover and internal design. Twenty Four now includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Twenty Four can be used in small groups or in mentoring situations.

Devoting ourselves to the passions of God is the secret to sharing the 'burning hearts' that captivated those first disciples on the Emmaus road.

Ten inspiring stories of faith and mission from Asia and the Arab World from the mission agency Interserve. God is at work, even in the hardest places. From across Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Naomi Reed has collected stories of Interserve mission workers that will build faith and inspire you to action. In 'The Plum in the Desert' Naomi Reed tells stories of difficult situations in the mission field; some of victory, some which left the mission workers feeling they had failed. But despite the difficulties and perceived failures, each story speaks of the goodness of God and what it means to persevere and trust in him, even when it seems too hard. These stories give us a new perspective on those perceived failures and remind us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him".

A devotional based on Mary's 'diary entries'.

The Cutting Edge recounts the first-hand experiences of a teenage girl caught inside the vicious circle of self-harm and her recovery journey. The book is rooted in biblical teaching and emphasizes the principality of God's unique role in the recovery process. Wilson discusses contemporary issues such as self-image and media pressure, self-worth and overcoming false senses of failure. This book also addresses biblically-based topics concerning the power of prayer, spiritual cleansing, and restoring our first love, The Cutting Edge encourages young people to turn to God for their true identity.

This is a ready-to-use resource for all-age worship services on the theme of Family. Using a wide range of innovative teaching activities, users will be able to simply put on family services. It includes drama, poetry, prayers, activity ideas and lots of humour. It will make life easy - you can either use the ideas straight from the page or adapt them by adding your own ideas. Topics covered include: Mums and Dads, siblings, money, work, conflict and household jobs.

This book is a readytouse resource for allage worship services on the theme of celebrations. Using a wide range of innovative teaching activities, users will be able to simply and easily put on family services. It includes drama, poetry, prayers, activity ideas and lots of humor. It will make life easy for those in charge of planning allage worship. You can either use the ideas straight from the page or adapt them by adding your own ideas. Celebrations covered New Years, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Pentecost, Harvest, Advent and Christmas.

Looks at the character of Paul, one of the most transformed characters from the New Testament.

Contains reflections on leadership, relationships and teamwork.

Paul's character in 3-D.

One time News of the World journalist tries to explain her new belief in Christianity to her friends at the same time as working out those beliefs for herself.

The autobiography of Isobel Kuhn, missionary to China.

A unique book addressing the biblical requirement for apostles and their role in shaping today's church in fathering leaders and motivating mission.

How to break the cold front, clear the fog and change the extended outlook of your marriage.

A practical resource to equip and develop public speakers to communicate the word of God effectively.