God So Loved, He Gave


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God So Loved, He Gave places the practice of giving within the larger story of God's generosity. Here we discover how our participation in the overflow of divine giving is vitally connected to the Trinitarian nature of God, the unfolding drama of Scripture and ultimately the Gospel itself.




For God So Loved the World


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This book celebrates God's love for children in every land. Ten nationalities are represented with a peek into cultures, locations and languages.




Holy Bible (NIV)


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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.




Parable and Paradox


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Since the publication of the bestselling Sounding the Seasons, Malcolm Guite has repeatedly been asked for more sonnets. This new collection offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the ‘hard sayings’ - Jesus’ challenging demands with which we wrestle. In addition this collection includes: •A sequence of seven sonnets on 'The Wilderness', exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacob’s wrestling with the angel. •Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology. •Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation. •A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship.




God So Loved the World


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God So Loved the World


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Explores how Jesus Christ demonstrates the love of God in the stories, images, and practices of the New Testament.




God So Loved the World


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So Loved


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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Here's an astonishing claim. John 3:16 appears on everything from fridge magnets to sports stars' faces. But what does it mean? And how does it relate to you and me? With warmth, personal stories and humour, the author explains God's love, his Son, his sacrifice, and the all-important connection with us today. An invitation for anyone to dive straight in and take the first step in an exciting, life-transforming journey of faith.




Get Your Church Ready to Grow


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There are no quick fixes and no easy answers for building church attendance and participation. But, with a commitment from church leadership and an investment of time and available resources, you can increase your ability to meet the needs of your community and grow your church. So, how do you know if your church is ready? Get Your Church Ready to Grow offers a starting point: the Ready To Grow Quiz provides a roadmap based on the unique qualities of your church for implementing an array of low-cost, moderate, and high-investment strategies for growth. Also features practical tools for acquiring research data to guide decision-making and for identifying areas of focus through use of surveys, focus group, and exit information. Book jacket.




FOR GOD SO LOVED...WHO?


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FOR GOD SO LOVED...WHO? THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD, MISREPRESENTED AND MISUSED SCRIPTURE IN ALL OF GOD'S HOLY WORD.