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NEW THIS WEEK
NOVEMBER 2018 volume 1

 

In this inspiring, utterly practical new book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott writes a viable prescription for becoming more loving with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. In his trademark approachable style, Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself: being mindful, approachable, grace-filled, bold, and self-giving. With questions to ponder, self-assessments, and insightful quotations, Love Like That will revolutionize every relationship in your life—especially the ones that matter most.

 

Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ's coming. Awaiting the Already, originally released in 2015, takes a tour through the four Gospel narratives that announce Christ's birth or make way for his ministry. Readers will discover what parts of the Christmas story come from which Gospel, recognizing an invitation from each Gospel writer to prepare for a fresh experience of Christ in the past and the future.

This thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during Advent. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The weekly focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages the readers to engage a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. The thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and for applying the study of the Bible to everyday, practical life experience. It is intended to nurture and encourage faith development and spiritual growth during the season of Advent.

 

Many Christians have become comfortable letting the world mold them instead of being set apart by God. And many churches have traded in their biblical roots for complacent conventionality. But Jesus and the church are anything but conventional. The hallmark of our faith is that it sees the world differently than the world sees itself.

We are called to be eccentric—off center, unique, different; not conformed to the patterns of the world but transformed by the renewing of our minds. By the grace of God we are not only dissatisfied by sin but increasingly uncompelled by conventionality.

So resist the allure of acceptability. Get back to the unsafe roots of our faith. Be equipped to surprise the world with the Good News it didn't even know it was waiting for. Challenge the way things are by living a life that has been truly set free by Christ.

 

Jesus invites us to be with him, offering our full and undivided attention to him. When we choose retreat, we make a generous investment in our friendship with Christ. We are not always generous with ourselves where God is concerned. Many of us have tried to incorporate regular times of solitude and silence into the rhythm of our ordinary lives, which may mean that we give God twenty minutes here and half an hour there. And there's no question we are better for it! But we need more. Indeed, we long for more.

In these pages Transforming Center founder and seasoned spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton gently leads us into retreat as a key practice that opens us to God. Based on her own practice and her experience leading hundreds of retreats for others, she will guide you in a very personal exploration of seven specific invitations contained within the general invitation to retreat. You will discover how to say yes to God's winsome invitation to greater freedom and surrender.

There has never been a time when the invitation to retreat is so radical and so relevant, so needed and so welcome. It is not a luxury, but a necessity of the spiritual life.

 

Bill Johnson, respected pastor, bestselling author and senior leader of Bethel Church, lives in a culture of the miraculous. In his groundbreaking new book, The Way of Life, he shares not as a theological spectator, but as an active participant in a historic move of God that has been sweeping the nations.

From over 40 years of personal experience with the Holy Spirit, Bill mentors you on how to:

• Create a supernatural “greenhouse effect” that impacts the world around us through practicing Kingdom values.
• Sustain a flow of God’s supernatural power in your life, your family and your church community.
• Develop a culture that values wholeness—body, soul and spirit—where the Kingdom has tangible impact on every area of our lives.
• Build supernatural relationships through honor and seeing the significance of every person.
• Walk in the completed work of the Cross because you are grounded in an “It is Finished” theology.
• Partner with the Presence of the Holy Spirit to transform the everyday places where God leads you.
• Run towards impossible situations and release the supernatural solutions of Jesus.

In This Child of Faith, mother and son writing team Sophfronia Scott and Tain Gregory share stories, experiences and ideas to help parents get to the heart of the question: How do you help a child have faith—real faith that they own—in the challenging world we live in today?

Tain Gregory was present in his third grade classroom on the morning of December 14, 2012, the date of the Sandy Hook shootings. As part of the healing process for the community after the tragedy Tain was asked “What’s the most important thing in the world to you?”

His mother expected an answer about a video game or Pokemon trading card. Tain thinks for a moment then answers with one word. “God.” Until that moment, Tain’s mother had no idea how close to the surface Tain’s faith existed for him.

This is a fascinating look at the journey of three souls, Tain’s and his parents’, that began with Tain enrolling in Sunday School and led to a strong life of faith for all of them.

 

Girls eight to twelve years old will discover God's promises in the Bible. Through a relatable story, Bible connection, and interactive pages, girls will discover promises that will make a difference in their lives and help them deal with the sometimes-overwhelming emotions that come with growing up.

Readers will enjoy stories about girls their age, as well as activities such as games, quizzes, recipes, and crafts. Tween girls will identify with the five main characters as they learn and grow through life's experiences. The suggested Bible reading will point readers to God's word and help them dig deeper into each promise.

True Heart Girls series books each contain three months' worth of daily devotionals for tween girls. These books feature stories, Bible reading, and fun hands-on activities through which girls will discover the treasures God has for them in the Bible.

 

The Kingstone Bible is the most complete graphic adaptation of the Bible ever created. This graphic Bible trilogy contains all 66 books of the Bible, is over 2000 pages in length and consists of over 10,000 art panels.

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