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Put on your armor-it's time to fight. We are in a spiritual war, William Gurnall reminds us, and "the Christian's safety lies in resisting. All the armour provided is to defend the Christian fighting, none to secure him flying; stand, and the day is ours; fly or yield, and all is lost." This hard-hitting volume is packed with biblical wisdom for day-to-day Christian living, as helpful today as it was when first published nearly four hundred years...
2) Matthew
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The Texts @ Contexts series gathers scholarly voices from diverse contexts and social locations to bring new or unfamiliar facets of biblical texts to light. Matthew sheds new light from new perspectives on themes in the Gospel including community; land, labor, and Empire; children, parents, and families; health and disabilities; and border-crossings. The authors challenge us to consider how we deal with cultural distances between ourselves, and these...
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In this seventeenth century Christian classic, Henry Scougal crafted an intimate letter to a friend grappling with a loss of faith, Scougal's words, now published under the title "Life of God in the Soul of Man, resonate with a profound sense of camaraderie and love, unveiling a genuine passion that permeates every page.
Scougal's masterpiece, though brief, unfolds in three captivating parts. In part one, Scougal fearlessly delves into a compelling...
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How shall we live? What is the good life? What is the value of a person? What is my place in this world? Is God active in this world? These are questions that have been asked in every culture and in every era. From the Hebrew concept of Shalom (wholeness/well-being) to the Greek concept of Eudaimonia (happiness) and even to the American notion that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, great thinkers have pondered...
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Included in this collection are two different translation of The Practice and Presence of God, The Spiritual Maxims of Brother Lawrence, and a short Biography of Brother Lawrence. The Practice and Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian devotion ever written. Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deep relationship with God; many came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The...
6) One New Man
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Hello, I\'m Shalom Min, the servant of Christ This book records the meditation of Ephesians and can be said to contain personal God\'s revelations and macroscopic and specific God\'s savior. As many of you know, Ephesians has a very deep and wide spiritual secret hidden. It is surprising that there are many recorded spirits of wisdom and revelation that I cannot reach when I look at the river of Ephesians, which has been unleashed by the masters of...
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Treatise on the Love of God is a manual intended to help believers strengthen their devotion to God. De Sales describes his project by saying, "it is truly my intention to represent simply and naïvely, without art, still more without false colors, the history of the birth, progress, decay, operations, properties, advantages and excellences of divine love." The Treatise is divided into twelve books. The first four books explain the nature of the human...
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Hello, I'm Shalom Min, the servant of ChristThe essence of our faith. These days, the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ is considered more brilliant and precious. The world is running faster towards the end. The division is further tarnishing and degenerating the gospel as if it had sensed its end was near, and spreading constant temptation (Adm. 4:4) so that Jesus' gospel could never be engraved on its heart.At a time like this, when it is...
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Are you a working mom? You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing and all the demands you face-at work and at home. Each devotional speaks to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, hope, and rest.
100 Devotions for the Working Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy,...
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This masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest explains how to live a holy life in the secular world. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, it presents clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God. A key figure in France's Counter Reformation, St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) served as Bishop of Geneva and was canonized in 1665. The popularity of his prolific writings on...
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"The Power of the Blood of Christ" does a wonderful job of introducing the need for Christians to claim the blood of Jesus, and in confirming its biblical authenticity. In a day when the blood of Jesus is being removed from the very translation of the Bible itself, when the mention of the blood of Jesus is considered offensive even in the churches, it is more important than ever for this book by Andrew Murray to remove the misconceptions. "The Power...
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Attention this is a nice gift for Mom and Dad or Grand-mom. The purpose of this audio poem is to count down the days until Christmas-eve. This is just one day out of the series Advent Calendar Day1- Day24 celebrates day1 in the Advent Calendar with a unique Christmas poem. You will get to listen to a Christmas poems each and every day with the complete series. So, enjoy, share, and use this calendar every December day and keep counting the days until...
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THE BIG DEAL... shows how to develop a stronger relationship with God and more effective spiritual lifestyle by taking small steps that lead to big changes.
Been running for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet)
Been singing for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet)
Been running by day and praying by night
(I'm not tired yet)
I've gotta get going, it's a mighty hard fight
(No...I'm not tired yet)
I've been serving God a long time
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The Woman's Bible (1895-1898) is a work of religious and political nonfiction by American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Despite its popular success, The Woman's Bible caused a rift in the movement between Stanton and her supporters and those who believed that to wade into religious waters would hurt the suffragist cause. Reactions from the press, political establishment, and much of the reading public were overwhelmingly negative,...
15) The White Horse
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Delving into the symbolic and mystical dimensions of biblical interpretation, White Horse by Emanuel Swedenborg explores the profound spiritual meanings behind the imagery of the white horse in the Book of Revelation.
Swedenborg, a renowned 18th-century theologian and mystic, presents a detailed examination of how this symbol represents the deeper truths of divine wisdom and the Word of God. He situates his analysis within the broader context...
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'Parents and Children' consists of a collection of 26 articles from the original 'Parent's Review' magazines to encourage and instruct parents. Topics include The Family; Parents as Rulers; Parents as Inspirers; Parents as Schoolmasters; The Culture of Character; Parents as Instructors in Religion; Faith and Duty (a secular writer has useful suggestions for using myths and stories to teach morals; along with the Bible, these can give examples of noble...
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About the bookThis Devotional of spiritual truths, covering many subjects from God's word and all relating to the Christian life, should bring encouragement and build up spiritually all those who read them!About the authorRoger Henri Trepanier is an evangelist, author, and counselor, who has been serving God on his field of service since 1999. He is a widower with three adopted children, all now married.
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Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lode Your Faith?
For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.
Whether you are a Christian, a doubter, or someone exploring the Bible for...
20) Mark
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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is idea for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and all who want...
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