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OCTOBER 2018 volume 3

 

We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we experience God on a day to day basis? Do we really know him personally? What exactly does a relationship with God look like, and how is it even possible?

In this seminal work by Tim Chester, we'll see how the three persons of the Trinity relate to us in our day-to-day lives and how to respond. We'll discover that as we interact more with God, and understand how awesome he is, we will experience the joy of being known by the creator of the universe.

Every Christian will benefit from discovering the key to enjoying God in every moment of everyday.

Pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton returns to one of his most popular topics, Christianity and world religions. This new, fully updated book explores four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism—and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. He deals openly and honestly with questions people ask about other religions, such as: 

• Why are there so many different religions?
• How should Christians view other religions?
• How is God at work in other religions?
• What is the fate of those who earnestly pursue God through other religions?

In examining these major world religions and the beliefs of their followers, Hamilton urges us as Christians to build bridges with others so that we might grow in our faith, seek peace in our world, love our neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel.

 

Embracing the Wideness contrasts a generous orthodoxy with the culture wars that seek to drive a wedge between Christians with deep faith convictions. A generous orthodoxy is possible for The United Methodist Church because scripture supports both a confessing movement and a reconciling movement.

In addition to our divergent understandings of holiness in The United Methodist Church, we apparently have two distinct conceptions of church. These two conceptions of church present in American Methodism grew from seeds planted in the earliest practice of British Methodism:

1. A separatist church, which views holiness as a calling that separates us from the world—"come out from among them and be separated" (2 Corinthians 6:17). Here holiness is a quality that distinguishes Christians from the world.
2. An activist church, which understands holiness as a movement for change in an unjust world. The boundaries between church and society are blurred, with the "wheat and tares" growing together (Matthew 13) until God's final judgment.

At times, a denomination is able to hold these two conceptions of church in tension. And at times, as in recent experiences of American Christianity, there is fragmentation and division. The division may finally be the result of clearly articulated values that are not compatible. And the division may also be the result of how leaders do harm to each other.

What great things could be accomplished if we rediscovered orthodoxy in service of the healing, instead of dividing, of our bodies—our churches! Such a generous orthodoxy would help us not to become immersed in the emotional processes that pit people against each other. Such a generous orthodoxy would keep us from becoming stuck in cycles of harmful collusion and escalating conflict. Such a generous orthodoxy would know that the source of our capacity to be healed of our schisms is a miracle beyond our human power or goodness or intelligence.

 

Horses are accustomed to leaders. They want a leader. They expect a leader. From the first bridle to a horse's last day in the barn, horse-lovers know that life with a horse is a complicated, challenging, beautiful, and sometimes bewildering experience. It takes Patience, Partnership, Communication, Trust, and Preparation—among other qualities—to train and enjoy life with a horse. Those same qualities are essential in good leaders.

Jim Cowart, a pastor and horseman, shares leadership lessons he's learned in the stables of Georgia, working with horses and professional trainers. Cowart also shares distinct insights from Australia's legendary horseman Clinton Anderson.

Written in Cowart's easygoing style, and full of humor, this book brings a light and engaging touch to a serious subject, and is packed with practical advice and instruction.

 

Depression—whether circumstantial and fleeting or persistent and long term—impacts most people at some point in their lives. Puritan pastor Richard Baxter (1615–1691) spent most of his ministry caring for depressed and discouraged souls, and his timeless counsel still speaks to us today.

In this book, psychiatrist Michael S. Lundy and theologian J. I. Packer present Baxter's writings in order to comfort, instruct, and strengthen all who struggle with depression.

This compassionate guide through grief, fears, and the challenges of divorce encourages readers to see this painful time as potentially one of the most powerful.

Kathey Batey understands the trauma of going through a divorce. In Suddenly Single, she guides readers who have experienced divorce in how to:

• Grieve the past and learn God has a future for them;
• Develop a network of experts for legal, financial, spiritual, and emotional needs;
• Navigate parenting decisions;
• Give structure and protection in fragmented relationships; and
• Embrace God's comfort in the midst of deep pain.

Divorce is not the end of the story. Suddenly Single comes alongside readers to help them move forward into life a full of possibility.

In this book, we reflect on the church equipping parents to disciple family. We reflect on why and how a family can be trained in God's kingdom destiny and demonstrate the Gospel, asking:

• Is it biblical to think "family and generations" in relation to God's kingdom?
• If we talk about kingdom family culture, what constitute it? How do we create it?
• Is what we talk about relevant and applicable in this twenty-first century?

From these he further asks three questions that form the structure of this book:

1. WHAT IS HAPPENING?
2. WHAT OUGHT TO BE?
3. HOW DO YOU DO IT?

 

Paul Baloche is one of the modern Church’s most acclaimed songwriters, penning contemporary hymns like “Above All,” “A New Hallelujah,” “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” and “Your Name” that are sung by worshipers around the world.

His songs have been recorded by Matt Redman, Michael W. Smith and Casting Crowns and are featured on 14 of his own albums.

With a heart to serve both the worshiper and the worship leader during the Advent season, Paul created two Christmas Worship studio albums that combine new arrangements of traditional carols with modern worship songs.

Now, Paul delivers the best of these church-ready songs on For Unto Us: Christmas Worship Live From London recorded at TBN’s UK studios with a live audience, band and choir.

The result is unique, accessible songs that create a worship environment familiar to congregants and first-time visitors alike. Originally aired as a Christmas special, these songs are now available globally as a physical and digital album.

Song List:
Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven Angels From The Realms Of Glory / Emmanuel Joy To The World / Our God Saves (Feat. All Sons & Daughters) For Unto Us A Child Is Born / Open The Eyes Of My Heart Your Name (Christmas Version)		Christmas Offering O Come All Ye Faithful / We Adore You This Is Love Silent Night Peace On Earth

“...tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might & the wonders He has done.” —Psalm 78:4

Can You Believe It!? - Songs of Truth is both a question and a challenge... a statement of gratitude to a loving God and an invitation to explore the very foundations of faith.

Classic songs like “My Best Friend”, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” and “What A Beautiful Name” join brand new declarations of faith such as “As The World Shakes” & “Heaven Is Our Home”. We pray that this collection of fun and vibrant songs, help children around the world to declare biblical truths about God’s love and grace for them.

“Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies.” Psalm 8:2(NIV)

Song List:
I Give You My Hallelujah Ask Seek Knock This Is Living Who You Say I Am My Best Friend Voices Of Freedom Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)		Little Life (For You Jesus) Made In Your Image We Came To Meet With You As The World Shakes Heaven Is Our Home What A Beautiful Name You Know Me

 

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