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Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West:
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Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II:
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Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches):
"5 stars because this book was spot on for what it set out to be, a biblical and practical guide to eldership in the church. It's an ideal little book to use with current or aspiring elders to frame the calling and the work. It avoids being overly spe"
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The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God’s Truth and Revives Weary Souls
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Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions
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“A sweeping aerial view of the Bible’s topography focused on Christ therefore would look something like this: Old Testament Anticipation, Gospels Manifestation, Acts Proclamation, Epistles Explanation, Revelation Consummation. From beginning to end the Bible is an epic story about Jesus.”
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
― Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel
“You may be familiar with praying in response to God’s Word, but what does it mean to pray in anticipation of it? What does it look like to approach your Bible prayerfully? It means not rushing into your Bible reading, expecting the pages to magically microwave your cold heart.”
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
― Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
“There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
― Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready
Topics Mentioning This Author
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| Cozy Mysteries : Seasonal Challenge — Spring 2023 | 52 | 136 | Jun 01, 2023 10:58PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: Read the Rainbow | 120 | 202 | Jul 04, 2023 10:40PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: 2023 Put Your Ears on Reading Challenge | 38 | 108 | Jan 02, 2024 01:55PM | |
| Christian Fiction...: 2023 The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth Challenge | 35 | 105 | Jan 10, 2024 10:33AM |