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Monthly Archives: May 2019
God’s Design for Sexuality in a Changing Culture
Harvest USA. God’s Design for Sexuality in a Changing Culture. DVD or download, $129.99, New Growth Press. Everyone outside the church is talking about sexual issues—gender identity, same-sex attraction, same-sex marriage—the world’s perspective on these issues has certainly changed over … Continue reading
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Lay Down Your Boundaries
It’s not only that you’re called to minister to those spiritually, physically, financially, intellectually, or morally weaker than you—you are among those weaklings whom Christ has called to accomplish his wise, righteous, sanctifying, and redeeming purposes. You’re not better, only different. Continue reading
Studying Paul’s Letters with the Mind and Heart
The title says it all. . . . Gregory S. MaGee. Studying Paul’s Letters with the Mind and Heart. 216p., $23.99, Kregel Academic. This informative survey of Paul’s epistles is conversant with the latest scholarship but written in an engaging … Continue reading
Lay Down Your Ambition
“Spiritual leadership” that isn’t leading others closer to Jesus isn’t spiritual leadership at all. Continue reading
When Words Fail: Practical Ministry to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Dementia and its symptoms are tough on everyone involved—the persons involved and arguably even more so, their caregivers. This book will give you the wisdom and info you need to cope—as well as to minister. . . . Kathy Fogg … Continue reading
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Lay Down Your Circumstances
Sometimes, parting the Red Sea is easier than opening up a human heart. Continue reading
Invitation to Educational Ministry
Everything you want to know about educational ministry—no matter what size your venue—but was afraid to ask. . . . George M. Hillman, Jr. & Sue Edwards. Invitation to Educational Ministry: Foundations of Transformational Christian Education. 512p., $42.99, Kregel Academic. … Continue reading
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Lay Down Your Kingdom: a small-group session
For this session, you’ll need…. enough name tags for everyone pens/markers for writing Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Make sure everyone has a name tag and something to write with. Then say something like: Think of something you’re especially … Continue reading
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The Great Escape
Need a study on healing and deliverance—especially for someone who’s literally imprisoned? Look no further. . . . Kathleen Ann Marchant. The Great Escape: Redeemed for Life. 336p., $14.99, Deep River Books. In this thoughtful Bible study guide, find ways you … Continue reading
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