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Faith Alive Christmas Promotion

by Faith Alive Christian Resources on October 19th, 2009

Coming HomeGet geared up for Advent! Coming Home: Devotions for Advent is available soon! Brief meditations include Scripture readings and questions for thought or journaling. Excellent for personal, family, or congregational devotions. Makes a great gift, too.

Looking for a great gift idea? Order before December 4, 2009, and get 25% off these Faith Alive titles:

Pursued by God - a new John Calvin biography

God Loves Me Christmas Storybook Set - four colorfully illustrated books for preschoolers

Sixty at Sixty - 60 devotional readings based on the psalms

It’s All Grace - a collection of Eppinga’s best Banner magazine columns 

Easy online ordering at www.FaithAliveResources.org/Gift or call 1-800-333-8300!

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Chazown | Craig Groeschel

by Matt McCarnan on September 10th, 2007

ChazownCraig Groeschel. Chazown: A Different Way to See Your Life. Multnomah, 2006. 240 pp.

Do you wake up each day motivated by knowing exactly why you were created? Guided by intention in every step? Enter: Chazown. Hebrew for “vision,” God wants to give His for you, and this book will reveal it! Living God’s dream will rock your world and align every area of your life, from your relationships to your finances and health. Chazown is packed with storytelling graphics, in-your-face honesty, bite-sized chapterettes, step-by-step guidance, surprising self-assessments, and scarcely containable energy in a fast-paced style that will drive you forward with purpose! Craig Groeschel co-wrote this book, but he’s waiting for his partner—you. Because only you can discover how the book ends and the rest of your life begins. . . .

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An Arrow Pointing to Heaven | James Bryan Smith

by Matt McCarnan on September 5th, 2007

An Arrow Pointing to HeavenJames Bryan Smith. An Arrow Pointing to Heaven: A Devotional Biography. B&H, 2002. 272 pp.

During his life, Rich Mullins challenged the sensibilities of what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world, and now in his death, he challenges all to build upon his legacy of joy, compassion, brokenness, unblinking honesty, and wonder of an Awesome God.

Author James Bryan Smith describes this book as a “devotional biography,” giving readers an insight into Rich’s life, but more importantly, allowing the readers to learn what was most important to Rich—urging people to draw near to God. The book focuses on the key themes of Rich’s life including Family, Creation, Suffering, Simplicity, and the Love of God.

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Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods | Rick Warren

by Matt McCarnan on August 1st, 2007

Rick Warren’s Bible Study MethodsRick Warren. Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods: 12 Ways You Can Unlock God’s Word. Zondervan, 2006. 272 pp.

Learn how to study the Bible the way Rick Warren does. With simple, step-by-step instructions, America’s pastor guides you through twelve different approaches to studying God’s Word for yourself. Doing so will help you fulfill the third purpose of The Purpose Driven® Life: becoming more and more like Jesus.

“The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God.”—Rick Warren in The Purpose Driven® Life.

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The Voice of Luke | Brian McLaren

by Matt McCarnan on July 23rd, 2007

The Voice of Luke Brian McLaren. The Voice of Luke: Not Even Sandals. Thomas Nelson, 2007. 224 pp.

Remember when I sent you out with no money, no pack, not even sandals? Did you lack anything?

(Luke 22:35)

From the same writing team of The Dust Off Their Feet comes a fresh exploration of the life of Jesus with retelling of the timeless narrative found in The Gospel of Luke. Not Even Sandals recovers the passion, grit, humor, and beauty have been lost in our translations of Luke. This stands alone among narratives as a supernatural action-adventure.

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Alone with God | Jason Janz

by Matt McCarnan on July 20th, 2007

Alone with GodJason Janz. Alone with God: A Practical Plan for Dynamic Devotions. JourneyForth, 2006. 156 pp.

In Alone with God: A Practical Plan for Dynamic Devotions, Janz shares his journey toward understanding
that daily private worship has as its basis the building of an intimate relationship with the Lord. His book combined with the Alone with God Daily Journal offers a practical, interactive approach to this special time, and includes directions for reading, prayer, and praise. Janz’s insights and simple program will help any Christian to engage in daily devotions that are vibrant and rewarding.

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A Heart for God | Sinclair Ferguson

by Matt McCarnan on July 19th, 2007

A Heart for GodSinclair Ferguson. A Heart for God. Banner of Truth, 1996. 144 pp.

Ferguson guides us, step by step, to see the greatness of God in his majesty and creative power; to sense the tenderness of his care and the marvel of his love.

Author: Wikipedia Bio | Monergism Bio | WTS Bio

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Eat This Book | Eugene Peterson

by Matt McCarnan on July 17th, 2007

Eat This BookEugene H. Peterson. Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading. Eerdmans, 2006. 186 pp.

Eugene Peterson is convinced that the way we read the Bible is as important as that we read it. Do we read the Bible for information about God and salvation, for principles and “truths” that we can use to live better? Or do we read it in order to listen to God and respond in prayer and obedience?

The second part of Peterson’s momentous five-volume work on spiritual theology, Eat This Book challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God’s revelation, and to live them as we read them. With warmth and wisdom Peterson offers greatly needed, down-to-earth counsel on spiritual reading.

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The Ransomed Heart | John Eldredge

by Matt McCarnan on June 20th, 2007

The Ransomed HeartJohn Eldredge. The Ransomed Heart: A Collection of Devotional Readings. Thomas Nelson, 2005. 384 pp.

For millions of people, reading the writings of John Eldredge has been a deep and profound experience, generating a hunger to integrate his ideas and insights into their daily lives. Meeting that need in an innovative way, The Ransomed Heart features 365 daily readings gleaned from John’s best-known works, including Wild at Heart, Captivating, Waking the Dead, The Journey of Desire, The Sacred Romance, and Epic. More than a daily devotional, this volume is a portable library that will prompt readers to soulful reflection and deeper intimacy with God.

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In the Shadow of Grace | Richard, Howard, & John Morgan, eds.

by Phil Gons on June 11th, 2007

In the Shadow of GraceRichard Morgan, Howard Morgan, and John Morgan, eds. In the Shadow of Grace: The Life and Meditations of G. Campbell Morgan. Baker, 2007. 144 pp.

In the Shadow of Grace pulls together some of G. Campbell Morgan’s unpublished writings on dealing with confrontation in life, bringing comfort to readers who struggle with life’s difficulties. Covering subjects from shattered dreams to the deaths of friends and family, rejection to facing the end of life, this tender and hopeful book will encourage and strengthen readers to face trials with courage and fortitude.

Readers will also get a rare glimpse into the personal life and struggles of Morgan; the book is edited by his three grandsons, who tie Morgan’s writings to real events in his life, showing us how the great preacher himself responded to trying times.

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