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Pub-crawl your way through the sacred seasons with this entertaining and useful collection of cocktail recipes, distilled spirits, beer, and wine for virtually every occasion on the Catholic liturgical calendar. One part bartender's guide, one part spiritual manual, a dash of irreverence, and mixed with love: Drinking with the Saints is a work that both sinner and saint will savor.
You may think you're savy on saintly drinking, but did you know:...
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Herald Press
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[2021]
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"White settlers saw land for the taking. They failed to consider the perspective of the people already here. In 'The Land Is Not Empty', author Sarah Augustine unpacks the harm of the Doctrine of Discovery - a set of laws rooted in the fifteenth century that gave Christian governments the moral and legal right to seize lands they "discovered" despite those lands already being populated by indigenous peoples. Legitimized by the church and justified...
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"In Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Tyler Staton--author, pastor, and director of the 24-7 Prayer movement in the United States--uses biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and historic Christian practices to offer both inspiring vision and practical instruction for how to encounter the wondrous, mysterious, living God through prayer"--
"An invitation to an ordinary yet radical way of life, using historic Christian practices as both inspiring...
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Princeton University Press
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[2023]
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"Appalling events in recent years have brought home to us the pervasiveness of white supremacist views, practices, and structures in both the United States and in Europe. This stunningly ambitious, sweeping cultural and intellectual history explores their Christian origins. It also argues for the enduring importance of these origins -- even if contemporary white supremacists do not always rely on explicitly religious rationales for their ideas. Magda...
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Lexington Books
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[2023]
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"This book examines the unlikely conversion stories of fifty former atheists as they move from belief in naturalistic atheism to strong belief in God and conservative Christianity. Their own perspectives and journeys provide deep insight for those who are interested in why and how such dramatic change is possible"--
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This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder� and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships...
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In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion...
10) Halloween
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Peble, a Capstone imprint
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[2024]
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"Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with jack-o'-lanterns, spider webs, skeletons, and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it"--
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Johnny Cash, Harry Potter, the Simpsons, and John Grisham. What do all of these icons in pop culture have to do with faith? Find the answer in Pop Goes Religion; relevant insight into the world of today's entertainment. In this collection of essays, popular American journalist, Terry Mattingly teaches readers how to identify elements of faith in today's pop culture. Topics include: God & Popular Music Faith & the Big Screen God on TV Ink, Paper, and...
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We all desperately want to leave a positive imprint on the world. We want to leave things and people better than we found them – to be remembered well. And so, we dread the idea that, in the end, our lives might not count for much. Made to Count drives straight to the heart of that fear of failure. It will help you discover your God-designed purpose – to find your life's true meaning and live your life's greatest passion. Using eight powerful...
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¿Cómo se ha caído en la cultura del abuso? ¿Cómo escapar de ella? El autor, que ha recibido encargos del Vaticano para prevenir sus efectos, señala el individualismo como síntoma más característico de una relación enferma.
Una relación equilibrada con los demás y con Dios honra la propia dignidad y el carácter sagrado de todo ser humano. Para alcanzar ese equilibrio es necesario avanzar en la propia madurez humana, afectiva y espiritual,...
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The lessons in this book are those Schmidt did not and probably could not have learned in school. They aren't so much facts and concepts as states of mind and acts of will. Most of the lessons contained in the book came to the author through trial and error and reflecting on mistakes and misunderstandings. Some emerged out of a time and pain and disillusionment. It is when a relationship is strained, a project botched, or an idea scorned that creative...
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Un claro y profundo análisis bíblico del origen, la historia y la importancia del conflicto de Medio Oriente.El actual conflicto en el Medio Oriente comenzó mucho tiempo antes de la creación del Estado de Israel en 1948: se originó cuando Abraham pecó y torció la promesa de Dios de que él y sus herederos construirían una gran nación y heredarían el territorio hoy llamado la «tierra prometida».Semillas de conflicto, un relato histórico...
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Wie die beste Botschaft der Welt neu zum Angebot für Menschen werden kann, die mit Kirche und Gemeinde immer weniger Berührung haben!
Es gibt sie: Die hoffnungsvollen Zeichen für einen missionarischen Aufbruch - über Kirchengrenzen hinweg. Faszinierend, inspirierend und manchmal auch provozierend.
Namhafte Autoren aus der evangelischen und katholischen Kirche sowie aus Freikirchen analysieren die derzeitige Situation und geben Impulse und Lernerfahrungen...
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This book is an integration of the Old and New Testaments, and it is intended to demonstrate that there should be only one Testament. Together they form the Bible of the Jewish people. They unfold the long journey that Abram and Sarai were summoned by God to initiate. As migrants without a country and without an ethnic identity, they personified the Truth of God by incarnating "the Lord God's" being of presence and transcendent possibility. Incorporated...
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There is a messy secret within the Western evangelical church, and it is starting to get out. We're not who we think we are, and it is becoming painfully obvious to the rest of the world around us. The secret? We have abandoned the preaching of the true gospel and, as a result, admitted thousands of people into our local assemblies who are lost and dead in their sin. This has landed the evangelical church in utter ruin and devastation. Rather, than...
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The author who brought you the inspirational 101 Things God Can't Do now shows you 101 Things the Devil Can't Do. Filled with instant encouragement, this little treasure shows you that The Devil can't win.
The Discourager can't keep you depressed.
The Bad Habit can't ruin your life anymore.
Satan can't get God's glory or God's children.
101 Things the Devil Can't Do turns discouragement into encouragement, transforms trouble into an opportunity...
20) The Nism Book
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This book is a light introduction to Nism and the Nism Church. Nism is a new religion that has very strong roots in many other religions, including Christianity. It is named Nism because within Nism, God is known as N. It is early days for Nism at the time of writing, there are no public buildings such as Nism cathedrals for public worship, but hopefully you will enjoy reading about it and will be inspired to help Nism grow. You may feel a connection...
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