Souls of the City


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Who has time for community in the modern metropolis? The answer may surprise you: apparently lots of us. As this book discusses, religious communities have long been an important way for people in all parts of the modern city to come together. Whether in new suburban subdivisions, in rural areas undergoing change, or in inner-city neighborhoods, people of all social backgrounds, races, and economic means have used their congregations as a way to set down new roots and to hold on to old ones. Focusing on Indianapolis, Indiana, a city in America's geographical and cultural heartland, Souls of the City describes the range of changes to America's cities and American religion during the last decades of the 20th century. In showing the historical ability of religious congregations to become "places" of worship, this book challenges those who lament the soulless nature of modern metropolitan life.




Fire From Heaven


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It was born a scant ninety-five years ago in a rundown warehouse on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. For days the religious-revival service there went on and on-and within a week the Los Angeles Times was reporting on a "weird babble" coming from the building. Believers were "speaking in tongues," the way they did at the first Pentecost recorded in the Bible?and a pentecostal movement was created that would, by the start of the twenty-first century, attract over 400 million followers worldwide. Harvey Cox has traveled the globe to visit and worship with pentecostal congregations on four continents, and he has written a dynamic, provocative history of this explosion of spirituality?a movement that represents no less than a tidal change in what religion is and what it means to people.




The Gifts of the Small Church


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Why the small- to mid-sized church remains God's best means to make disciples of Jesus Christ




Oh, God! We Have a Situation!


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Oh, God! We Have a Situation! God's Situation Room By: Reverend Dr. Margreat B. Smithson Things happen, life happens and there are times when we just don’t know what to do. In Oh, God! We Have a Situation!, Rev. Dr. Margreat Smithson recalls stories and events from her own life, as well as her friends’ and family’s tales. Depicting the everyday experiences she and others have had with the Lord, she hopes to strengthen her readers’ connection with God. The book includes stories, short prayers and anecdotes, written so that you can read it in one sitting or one selection at a time, so readers can come away with a word from God.




The Congregationalist


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Harvey Cox Reader


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Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table


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Louie Giglio helps you find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of any valley as you reject the enemy voices of fear, rage, lust, insecurity, anxiety, despair, temptation, or defeat. Scripture is clear: the Enemy is a liar who will stop at nothing to tempt you into poor decisions and self-defeating mindsets, making you feel afraid, angry, anxious, or defeated. It is all too easy for Satan to weasel his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and your King. But you can fight back. Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table outlines the ways to overcome those lies so you can find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. With the same bold, exciting approach to Scripture as employed in Goliath Must Fall and his other previous works, pastor Louie Giglio examines Psalm 23 in fresh ways, highlighting verse 5: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." You can find freedom from insecurity, temptation, and defeat--if you allow Jesus, the Shepherd, to lead the battle for your mind and heart. This spiritual warfare book for those who are leery of spiritual warfare books will resonate with Louie's core Passion tribe as well as with Christians of all ages who want to live a triumphant life in God.




Kaylee’s Adventures


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Kaylees Adventures is a delightful story to read out-loud to your children. Its about a little girl named Kaylee and her adventures as she moves from the city to the country. Join her as she meets new friends, new animal friends and recalls Biblical stories along the way. Each chapter has a devotional with questions meant to generate meaningful discussion for the entire family. A delightful story to read out loud to your children. Each chapter generated meaningful discussion for the entire family and captured our attention from beginning to end. Rachel Behling I liked the kitty in the story. It was fun to listen to my mom read each chapter every morning. Bronte Behling, eight years old Kaylee is a wonderful little girl, whom it is easy to fall in love with. We can all see parts of ourselves in this caring and curious little girl. It was a delight to share and read this story with my son at bedtime. He asked to read it again when we finished! Dr. Leanne Ford I like how God protects Kaylee from bad dreams. Kaylee is brave. Benjamin Couglar, five years old




The Church Enslaved


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Two of the most vocal activists on racial issues in the church here seek nothing less than a conversion of American Christianity. Campolo and Battle expose the sad history and present realities of racism in the churches and then lift up a vision of a church and society without racism. To achieve reconciliation among Christians, they argue, both black and white churches need to acknowledge and overcome substantial problems in their traditions. Campolo and Battle then directly challenge Christians to a deeper spirituality, enabling them to resume leadership in overcoming and redressing America's legacy of racial division.




One Size Doesn't Fit All


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Different churches grow in different ways. This book will help you figure out your church's orientation and show the way to healthy growth.