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So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--Kristen LaValley knows what it's like to uncover faith inthe cracks of pain. In Even if he doesn't, Kristen unpacks the nuances of suffering and faith, holding space for...
2) Bezalel
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Christian artists and creative people often believe that there calling and career is not supported by the Bible or theology. Christ John Otto, founder of Belonging House, has worked for 10 years studying the eight chapters in Exodus about Bezalel. Bezalel is one of the most overlooked figures in the Bible. Bezalel's story speaks to one of the key questions of our time: "What is my identity?" The name Bezalel means 'image of God,' and reflects not...
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Este libro narra la impresionante historia del joven Gabriel Guilherme Estevão, dedicado desde el nacimiento al servicio de los demonios. De manera clara, directa e impresionante, Gabriel cuenta cómo fue educado y preparado para ser un agente al servicio de las fuerzas de las tinieblas, y desenmascara la forma de actuación de los ángeles caídos. Mientras tanto, la parte más importante - y linda - de este libro es respecto a la forma en cómo...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Rachel Held Evans's Wholehearted Faith
Wholehearted Faith (2021) is a posthumous collection of essays by Rachel Held Evans, whose writings about being a progressive Christian have impacted and inspired multitudes of people throughout the world.
She explores what it means to have wholehearted faith in a society when everything drives you to doubt your religion, yourself, and everyone else by telling different...
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"No one goes to hell by accident!" were the words I heard as the vision opened before me. The scenes that followed forever changed the way I saw the often-controversial subject of Hell. This experience confirmed that hell is a real place. It also served to confirm that it is very difficult to go to hell, although many will end up there. You have to work at it. Jesus is constantly getting in your path to redirect you to heaven. The Bible records hundreds...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity.
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1) People quarrel over many things, but quarrels always involve one party trying to prove the other wrong. They almost always appeal to a set of inherent rules that everyone implicitly knows about human behavior. These rules make up the Law of Human Nature.
2) Similar to the law of gravity, the Law of Human Nature sets a precedent for how all humans should...
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Exposing a 1,500-Year-Old Myth about Hell!
What happens to us after we die?
For the first 500 years after Christ, most Christians believed that God would ultimately redeem all of his creation. Hell was real, but it didn't last forever. Its purpose was to restore, not just to punish.
Then beliefs changed. For the past 1,500 years we've been told that most of the billions of people who have lived on this earth will remain separated from the...
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La paranoia y las recriminaciones desatadas por las inquisiciones religiosas son extraordinarias.
Este libro explora la Inquisición en profundidad, sin dejar piedra sin remover para encontrar la raíz de lo que impulsó estas persecuciones religiosas.
La mayoría de la gente conoce la Inquisición española, pero hubo otras inquisiciones, como las llevadas a cabo por los romanos y los portugueses. ¿Qué fue lo que motivó a estos fervientes fanáticos...
10) Mission of Grace
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In Mission of Grace, Sr. Fran Gangloff tells the inspiring story of St. Marianne Cope-a woman committed to serving God's neediest children with love, compassion, respect, and grace, often in the face of both hardship and resistance from authorities blind to the needs. At her canonization in 2012, St. Marianne was called the "beloved mother of outcasts."
A letter of invitation in 1883 beckoned Sister Marianne Cope to travel from Syracuse, New York...
11) The Crusades
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When you hear the word Crusades, what do you think of? Does the image of barbaric, murderous hordes of the religious fantastic violently attacking innocents in the name of religion come to mind? Do you perhaps think that the primary reason for the Crusades was to wage war against the infidel? Truth be told, there's a lot of different perspectives on the Crusade, but there's only one truth. With The Crusades: A Historical Look At The Crusades Across...
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The Holy Bible, Old Testament, is the sacred scripture of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism and Christianity. It is a compilation of ancient texts that encompass a rich tapestry of religious, historical, and moral teachings. The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, consists of various books that trace the origins of the universe, the history of the Israelites, and the divine covenant between God and humanity. From the creation narrative...
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A Concise Introduction to the Doctrine of the Atonement
The atonement is central to Christian theology and essential for following Jesus. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, pastor Jeremy Treat explains what Scripture teaches about the atonement and how it impacts one's daily life.
Treat demonstrates that the death of Christ is a multi-dimensional work within the story of the kingdom of God. While the accomplishments...
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The book of Ephesians is cherished for its doctrinal depths and devotional beauty. Paul's letter sets before us the blessings of salvation: new life in Jesus Christ and a new family in His church. As we read the prayers and doxologies woven through its verses, we see how the grace of God stirs us to lives of worship and gratitude. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul delves into the rich teaching, praises, and exhortations contained in one of his favorite...
15) Come As You Are
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With faith and testimony under increasing attack, parents can often be left wondering what they can do to help their children remain faithfully on the covenant path. Come as You Are by Samuel Norton, looks at some of the cultural aspects of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and questions if those aspects of our lives are helping connect our youth and young adults to the Source of Redeeming Love. With the notion of creating...
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Did Jesus rise from the dead? This book explores the miracle at the heart of the Christian faith.
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is an extraordinary thing to believe. Such a supernatural event is the stuff of make-believe, many think. Yet millions of Christians around the world believe that Jesus' resurrection was a real, historical event. Indeed, "if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith" and Christians...
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The New Testament, a sacred text of Christianity, is a collection of books that chronicles the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Comprising the second division of the Christian Bible, the New Testament is considered a cornerstone of Christian faith and doctrine. It includes the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which recount the life of Jesus, as well as the Acts of the Apostles, various Epistles (letters), and the...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from C.S. Lewis's The Problem of Pain
Throughout history, humanity has assumed that if God indeed was good and merciful, he would eradicate pain. In The Problem of Pain (1940), C.S. Lewis aims to disprove this belief and explain that evil, wars, and hunger do not refute the existence of a good, loving God.
The Problem of Pain is a mix of religion, wisdom, spirituality, and compassion. It tackles arguments most commonly...
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Sleep With Psalms: Meditate on God's Word (Vol. 1) invites you on a transformative journey of solace and spiritual rejuvenation. Amid life's challenges and the hustle of a long day, this book serves as a sanctuary for the soul. Centered around the timeless wisdom found in the Psalms of the Bible, the narrative unfolds as a narrative of solace and spiritual rejuvenation. The book is more than a mere collection of sacred verses; it unfolds into a comprehensive...
20) A Third of Us
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A Great Need Requires a Great Response
Today, over three billion people, a third of humanity, have yet to hear the good news of Jesus. They have no opportunity to believe in him as their Savior and find peace with God through him. Of all the injustices in the world-and there are many that are quite distressing-this is the worst, because of the eternal consequences. A third of anything is significant-especially this third.
In light of this staggering...