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It's the most well-known Christian prayer in the world, but do we truly understand its power and meaning? We regularly pray it. We learned it while we were still learning to speak. It's one of the most important prayers ever given to the human family. And yet, many of us take it for granted, missing its depth and breadth. But this is the Lord's Prayer. It's called by such a distinguished name because the Lord Jesus gave it to us after his apostles...

About the Author: Rokeya B. Mir has been raised and educated in East Germany and is an alumnus of St. Francis College, New York City and an expert in medical sciences, having worked at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Beth Israel teaching hospital for many years. This book offers a brief introduction to the religion of Islam, and clarifies various misconceptions and answers intricate questions, including addressing sexuality, gender and women's rights for...

For those who have experienced the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or within the first year, and for all who love them, Naming the Child offers hope and healing

He: "Thou art all fair my love; there is no spot in thee." She: "This is my beloved and this is my friend." Ah, such sweet words coming from a nameless shepherd, aptly dubbed "Beloved" as he described his future wife. His heart-ravishing girlfriend called him her beloved and friend. Who wouldn't want to have such an intimate relationship with someone like these two? Well, guess what? If you are a Christian, you already have such a pounding,...

Written by an adoptive mother and an adoptee daughter, Before You Were Mine offers a unique Christian perspective on creating a Lifebook that commemorates your child's birth story. Complete with worksheets and advice from adoptive families, you'll find that remembering and celebrating your child's history can be fun, rewarding, and even redemptive. You'll discover how to uncover and organize details of their birth story, make the story both truthful...

Is God Waiting for a Date with You? is an invitation and how-to guide to a greater life of intimacy with God. Learn why and how to get up-close with the God who wants to get up-close to you. Discover what "Dates Alone with God" are and how you can engage them, enjoy them, and benefit from them. Even better, learn how to get up-close with God Himself, who invites us, His children, to an intimate relationship with Him! Is God Waiting...

An inspirational collection of 143 glorious hymns arranged for easy guitar. Includes: Abide with Me * Amazing Grace * At the Cross * Be Thou My Vision * Blessed Assurance * Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Fairest Lord Jesus * Holy, Holy, Holy * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Nearer, My God, to Thee * The Old Rugged Cross * Rock of Ages * more. Perfect for church services, sing-alongs, bible camps and more!

Why is the Bible so violent and bloody? How can God's behavior in the Old Testament be reconciled with that of Jesus in the New? Do you find yourself trying to rationalize God's violent demeanor in the Bible to unbelievers or even to yourself? Does it seem disconcerting that God tells us not to kill others but He then takes part in some of the bloodiest wars and vindictive genocides in history? The answer to all such questions is found in Jesus...

Children's pastors and ministry leaders consistently point to recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers as their number-one challenge. How can they keep volunteer workers engaged in ministry that will change people's lives? Larry Fowler, director of program and training for Awana Clubs International, believes that there are seven biblical principles, drawn from the book of Nehemiah, that will help pastors and leaders more effectively motivate...

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