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How We Misread the Bible When Women Are Left Out Ignore them, vilify them, or treat them as isolated cameosthese have been common approaches to Christian teaching about the women in the Bible. As a result, we not only miss the significance of women in the biblical narrative but also misunderstand important questions in the text more broadly. Scholar Sandra Glahn argues that we need to rightly recognize the nature of biblical narrative by seeing the women in the stories as essential.In A Womans Place Is in the Story, Glahn models how we can better read stories in their literary context and understand why the original authors included what they did. She reexamines both well-known and neglected passages, such as Tamar and Judah, the Hebrew midwives, Abigail, and the Samaritan woman at the well. Even when they seem to be minor characters, biblical women are key to moving the plot forward and revealing truths about God.In this book, youll explore how leaving women out of the biblical story changes the plot and meaning that was intended, how distorting women as they appear in the biblical story affects the way we view women in general, and how misunderstanding how women appear in the story affects the way we view God. Women have always been part of the whole story of God. With A Womans Place Is in the Story, discover how rightly seeing women in the biblical narrative leads to more faithful interpretation and application for the benefit of all Gods people.Its time to tell the whole story.

Walking the Path of Allyship: Men Supporting Women in Ministry For women and men to thrive equally in ministry, the church needs male allies who are committed to supporting women in their callings. Allies in Ministry provides a practical, research-based pathway for men who desire to support women in ministry but may feel uncertain about how to act or worried about doing the wrong thing.Building on the foundations of his previous book, Together in Ministry, Rob Dixon presents seven proven steps to becoming an effective ally, grounded in qualitative research, real-life examples, and biblical insights. With action-oriented suggestions, reflection questions in every chapter, and inspirational true stories, Allies in Ministry is a vital resource for helping the church become a community where women can thrive in ministry in equal measure.In Allies in Ministry, Rob Dixon articulates a unique Christian approach to male allyship; provides a concrete, sequenced process for developing more men into more effective allies to women; draws insight from biblical teaching, real-life examples, and original research; and offers practical guidance to help transform good intentions into meaningful action for both women and men who want to create a culture of male allyship. By exploring the Christian call to allyship and its role in spiritual formation, this book complements secular resources and fills a gap for ministry leaders. Building a ministry context marked by equal partnership takes intentionality and wisdom. Allies in Ministry points the way forward.

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."Psalm 37:4What if youve lost your delight in God? Or youve never really experienced it in the first place? What if a season of suffering has snuffed out your joy, leaving you spiritually discouraged and emotionally numb? Delighting in God changes everything: how you experience your faith, relationships, and circumstancesand even how you see yourself.You can experience Psalm 37:4 as your daily reality. In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle connects scriptural and theological truth to your everyday life so you can experience what delighting in God really means. Its not about checking boxes on a spiritual to-do list or mustering a constant state of positive feelings. Rather, delight is about satisfying your souls deepest longing through a vibrant relationship with the living God.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle shows how delighting in God is crucial for spiritual growth, provides spiritual habits that help you live in delight, and includes discussion questions and Bible engagement great for book clubs or small groups. By looking to Christ as your model of divine delight, you can discover that no matter what youre experiencingwhether weariness, sorrow, hope, or happinessyou truly can "taste and see that the Lord is good." If you are longing for a revived faith filled with hope, delight, worth, and grace, Awaken Delight invites you to cultivate a worshipful, life-giving delight in God thats rooted in Gods delight in you.

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A BÍBLIA PARA O SEU MOMENTO DIÁRIO COM DEUS!A Bíblia Diária é um convite às maravilhas da leitura da Palavra de Deus todos os dias. Nela, você encontra o texto bíblico dividido em porções do Antigo T

A BÍBLIA PARA O SEU MOMENTO DIÁRIO COM DEUS!A Bíblia Diária é um convite às maravilhas da leitura da Palavra de Deus todos os dias. Nela, você encontra o texto bíblico dividido em porções do Antigo T

A BÍBLIA PARA O SEU MOMENTO DIÁRIO COM DEUS!A Bíblia Diária é um convite às maravilhas da leitura da Palavra de Deus todos os dias. Nela, você encontra o texto bíblico dividido em porções do Antigo T

A BÍBLIA PARA O SEU MOMENTO DIÁRIO COM DEUS!A Bíblia Diária é um convite às maravilhas da leitura da Palavra de Deus todos os dias. Nela, você encontra o texto bíblico dividido em porções do Antigo T

Make Gods Promises Your Daily Declaration God has uniquely created each one of us. In the Scriptures, he has a lot to say about who we are and how we can live with fullness of hope.But have we become so informed by the world that we have forgotten we were first formed by the Creator of the world? Claimed by God helps you remember your identity as a daughter of God through thirty statements about the joy, confidence, and hope that God has instilled in you. These declarations are grounded in Scripture and supported by guided prayers that fuel your assurance, strength, and gratitude for Gods unchanging love. Together they enable you to believe beyond what you can see in front of you.In each chapter, you will speak the declaration in an act of faith, read the Scripture passages, draw near to God in a closing prayer, and memorize the declarations that speak to your heart. These declarations arent meant to stay on these pages. As you make them a part of your daily routine, you can declare Gods promises over yourself as you start your day or as you drift off to sleep. Speak truths over your circumstances in moments of fear or doubt. If you need wisdom or discernment, make these words your prayer, inviting Gods provision into each situation.As you allow truths from Gods Word to permeate through your being, youll find yourself closing in on your God-given identity, calling, and destiny. God has so much in store for you. With Claimed by God, step forward in faith and live according to his hope-filled promises.

Find Peace in His Presence: A Companion for Your Spiritual Retreat Do you feel inundated from all sides, your soul overwhelmed by endless consumption, constantly absorbing relentless content wherever you go? Yet does your soul still feel hungry and satisfaction seem out of reach? What youre longing for is solitude with God. Come Away and Rest invites you to step away from the noise of a hurried world and into the sustaining presence of God.Alyson Pryor gently guides you on a healing, life-giving path of spiritual renewal through personal retreats of silence, solitude, and intentional rest. This thoughtful guide offers step-by-step instructions for customizing six types of personal retreats that you can practice from anywhere. Whether youre new to the idea of retreats or looking for fresh guidance, this book will be a nurturing companion for your spiritual growth.In Come Away and Rest, you will find: Guidance for how to prepare for a personal spiritual retreat Step-by-step instructions for crafting six personal retreats, ranging between six hours to several days Wisdom for re-entering life after a retreat If you need discernment, are grieving, are going through a time of transition, or are simply weary, Come Away and Rest helps you find the sacred rhythm of spiritual retreat. Pryors reflections lead you through the deeper purpose of resting in Gods presencea practice that isnt just restorative but essential. Discover the rest your soul longs for. Get your copy of Come Away and Rest and be inspired to make retreating with God an essential rhythm in your spiritual life.

The church fathers displayed considerable interest in the early chapters of Genesis, and often wrote detailed commentaries or preached series of homilies on the Hexameron--the Six Days of Creation--among them Eustathius of Antioch, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Ambrose, John Chrysostom and Augustine.This volume of Ancient Christian Texts offers a first-time English translation of Severian of Gabalas In cosmogoniam and a fresh translation of a portion of Bede the Venerables Libri quatuor in principium Genesis. Severian, bishop of Gabala in Syria, who early on was a friend of John Chrysostom, later turned against him and opposed him at the Synod of Oak in 403. Though displaying his own strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies, Severian still represents the so-called Antiochene school with its preference for literal over allegorical interpretation of texts. The text derives from the six homilies found in Migne?s Patrologia graeca, volume 56, together with a seventh homily found only in the 1613 Eton edition of John Chrysostom?s works, edited by Henry Savile, and falsely attributed to Chrysostom. These homilies have been ably translated with explanatory notes by Robert C. Hill.The commentary from Bede the Venerable derives from Book I of his four-book commentary on Genesis from the account of creation to the casting out of Ishmael. Bede was a polymath--teacher, computist, exegete, historian--and one of the foremost scholars from Anglo-Saxon England. As a teacher, Bede strove to hand on the tradition of the church in a form easily understood by those who might not be well educated. These early chapters in Genesis provided teaching on creation, human origins, sin and redemption. The text deriving from Corpus Christianorum Latina is ably translated with explanatory notes by Carmen Hardin.Ancient Christian Texts are new English translations of full-length commentaries or sermon series from ancient Christian authors that allow you to study key writings of the early church fathers in a fresh way.

Ambrosiaster ("Star of Ambrose") is the name given to the anonymous author of the earliest complete Latin commentary on the thirteen epistles of Paul. The commentaries were thought to have been written by Ambrose throughout the Middle Ages, but their authorship was challenged by Erasmus, whose arguments have proved decisive.Here for the first time Ambrosiasters commentaries on Romans and the Corinthian correspondence are made available in English translation, ably translated and edited by Gerald L. Bray.The commentaries, which serve as important witnesses to pre-Vulgate Latin versions of Pauls epistles, are noteworthy in other respects as well. Ambrosiaster was a careful and thoughtful interpreter, with little use for allegory, though he employed typology judiciously. Writing during the pontificate of Damasus (366-384), he is a witness to Nicene orthodoxy and frequently comments on themes related to the Trinity, the consubstantiality of the Son, the problem of the unbelief of the Jews and the nature of human sinfulness. He had a keen eye for moral issues and often offers comments that reflect his knowledge of how the church had changed from the time of the apostles to his own day.This commentary offers a rich repository of insight into the thinking of pre-Reformation church leaders for the leaders and teachers of the church today.Ancient Christian Texts are new English translations of full-length commentaries or sermon series from ancient Christian authors that allow you to study key writings of the early church fathers in a fresh way.

What if differences could strengthen your personal connections instead of frustrating them? Discover how God designed us uniquely to connect, grow, and thrive togethereven through our differences. Connecting Across Differences explores how God designed us with unique differences and how this can strengthen our personal and professional relationships when approached with empathy and grace. Using biblical wisdom and practical tools, James Borishade invites readers into a journey of self-discovery, relational growth, and healing through faith-based principles. He gives readers the tools needed to navigate conflicts and build deeper, more fulfilling connections in family, work, and beyond.Connecting Across Differences is a guide for fostering meaningful relationships in all areas of life, from friendships to work relationships to marriage and more. Rooted in the Bible, this book provides actionable advice that helps our differences strengthen our bonds rather than divide us. Whether you are seeking to grow personally, overcome challenging relational situations, or improve workplace dynamics, youll be equipped with a road map for better communication.Key Features: Put Biblical Wisdom into Practice: Discover Scripture-based insights and actionable tools for better daily communication. Master Communication Skills: Learn to communicate with intention in any setting such as your church, home, workplace, and more. Navigate Conflict with Grace: Gain skills to help avoid needless conflict in any kind of relationship. Connecting Across Differences reminds us that God designed our individuality not to separate us but to bring us together. This book is a treasure for Christians seeking to strengthen their connections with others while growing in empathy, grace, and understanding. Begin the transformation toward more meaningful communication and better relationships today!

What If You Saw Your Hobbies as a Form of Worship? Maybe youre an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies arent arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands the delight you feel in your garden or your excitement as you open up a new board game. And he calls it good.We often view play as a distraction from lifes serious responsibilities, but in Created to Play, Brianna Lambert reveals the ways God blesses your hobbies and uses them to form and pull you into worship. Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your play: Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian.This book helps you view your hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment. With winsome practicality and theological reflection, Lambert draws you to glory in the God who loves and teaches you through play.With Created to Play, you will: Explore how hobbies shape your spiritual formation, offering a fresh perspective on the theology of hobbies and leisure. Identify yourself among ten unique roles we take on through hobbies, uncovering how play shapes your identity in Christ. Learn to embrace rest and joy through hobbies, reenvisioning leisure as life-giving rather than wasteful. Challenge your guilt around play by learning how hobbies can form you spiritually, draw you into worship, and help you reflect Gods character. You can experience how God is already participating in your hobbies with you, sharing in the joy they bring. If you are seeking a biblical perspective on your hobbies or struggling to enjoy leisure amid the demands of a busy life, this book can help you reclaim play as a vital part of spiritual formation.Play isnt about what you get or achieve but about who you become in the process.

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Finding Gods Grace Through Lament "I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me."Psalm 77:1 What do we do with our pain? So much in our world is simply not right: Disease. Death. Destruction. But we dont have to look to the news to know that things arent okay. Our neighborhoods, our churches, and even our families ache with the everyday troubles of this life. Whether our response is rage or tears or numbness, the Bible offers an avenue for our pain: lament.In Crying Out to God, Wendy Alsup uses psalms of lament to give words to our often-wordless cries. During this eight-week study, we learn that God not only allows our complaints about all that is not right, but he also welcomes our protests and tears. And we discover that God meets us in our lament, giving us his remarkable grace and provision in our time of need.Crying Out to God features: 8-week Bible study experience with accompanying videos Flexible format and helpful suggestions for using this book with large groups, small groups, one-on-one, or for solo study Group sessions include 10-minute video lessons and discussion questions 5 days of engaging study each week to deepen your faith Reflection on a different Psalm each week In this study, youll join Wendy in exploring the dark, the hard, and the wrong in this world. Name it before the Lord and allow God through the Scriptures to meet you in it. Youll find grace in your time of need, your communitys time of need, and our worlds time of need. Youll find that God has not left you to journey through the darkness alone.

Los matrimonios fracturados, las amistades destruidas, las divisiones raciales, la guerra entre naciones... vivimos en un mundo fracturado. ¿Cómo se pueden unir las piezas otra vez? En este estudio biblico guia de vida de once sesiones sobre Efesios, Pablo levanta el velo del futuro para permitirnos contemplar el plan de Dios para unir a todos y a todo en Cristo. El estudio de este libro renovara tu esperanza. Una util seccion Ahora o despues al final de cada estudio te ofrece sugerencias para estudios adicionales, oraciones o aplicaciones. Se incluyen notas para el lider con informacion sobre la preparacion del estudio, como dirigir el estudio y los componentes de grupos pequeños, asi como ayuda para pasajes biblicos especificos cubiertos en el estudio. Durante mas de tres decadas, los estudios biblicos guia de vida han proporcionado un contenido biblico solido y han suscitado preguntas que invitan a la reflexion, convirtiendose en una experiencia de estudio biblico unica para individuos y grupos. Esta serie cuenta con titulos sobre libros del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, estudios de caracter y estudios tematicos.ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS GUIA DE VIDALa Palabra de Dios / 9 estudios La ultima semana de Jesus / 8 estudios Marcos / 20 estudios Mujer de Dios / 10 estudios Broken marriages, shattered friendships, racial divisions, war between nationswe live in a fractured world. How can the pieces be put back together?In this eleven-session LifeGuide Bible Study on Ephesians, Paul lifts the veil from the future to allow us to see Gods plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ. Studying this book will renew your hope.For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questionsmaking for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups.

El Testamento de los doce patriarcas hijos de Jacob es una obra considerada apócrifa de carácter ético-religioso que se atribuye a los doce hijos de Jacob, los patriarcas fundadores de las tribus de Israel. La obra esta compuesta por doce secciones, una para cada hijo de Jacob: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Isacar, Zabulon, Dan, Neftali, Gad, Aser, Jose y Benjamin. En cada testamento, el patriarca respectivo ya anciano y proximo a la muerte convoca a sus hijos y les transmite una serie de exhortaciones, confesiones personales, advertencias, consejos morales y, en algunos casos, profecias acerca del futuro de su tribu y del pueblo de Israel en general. Uno de los rasgos mas destacados de esta obra es su fuerte contenido etico. Cada patriarca relata sus experiencias de vida, incluyendo pecados cometidos y lecciones aprendidas, con el objetivo de dejar a sus descendientes un legado de sabiduria moral. Temas como la castidad, la humildad, la justicia, la misericordia, el perdon, la obediencia a Dios y el rechazo de la idolatria se repiten a lo largo de los testamentos. Tambien se subraya con frecuencia la lucha espiritual entre el bien y el mal, representada como una batalla entre dos espiritus que influyen en el corazon humano.

Find Strength in the Wilderness When life feels like a wildernessa place of uncertainty, exhaustion, and spiritual stumblingwhat do you hold on to?For many of us the past few years have been clouded by plagues of illness and dying, anger and violence, disillusionment and loss. And numerous pharaohs, from the church house to the courthouse to the White House, appear to have risen up to withstand the move of God toward freedom and new life for his people. But the road to freedom is often through the wilderness, dying to what was, while we strain, through faith, to see the life we hope for just barely visible in the distance.In Enough for Today, Donna Barber offers forty reflections on how God provides in unexpected and life-sustaining ways, drawing parallels to the manna that sustained the Israelites during their own wilderness journey. This devotional is designed for those whose spirits have been wearied by deconstruction, for justice seekers still trying to hold onto hope, and for anyone in need of spiritual refreshing amid the arid challenges of our present world.These forty reflections are an invitation to acknowledge your fears while still leaning into what is true as you make your way through the wilderness. Through rich imagery, Barber invites you to rediscover the God of your first love and the places where you encountered him and to find a way forward with renewed hope and faith.What Youll Find in Enough for Today: Daily Reflections: Forty devotions to help you connect with God, even when your energy feels depleted Spiritual Insights: Different ways God meets you in wilderness seasons, often in surprising and unanticipated ways An Invitation to Rediscovery: Encouragement to hear Gods call, face your fears, and rediscover your own identity Whether youre a community leader, a weary advocate, or simply a seeker in need of direction, Enough for Today will provide the daily manna you need to persevere. If you have considered walking away, dont. Face your fears, rediscover your identity, and hear God calling you toward his reimagined promises.

Become Stewards of Gods Vision Where You Are Its possible for American Christians to live everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Were often disconnected from the places we inhabitcut off from nature, our neighbors, people different from us, and a sense of rootedness. Its time to imagine a better way.Each of us is placed by God in a specific "somewhere." Drawing on social science research and their experiences across American landscapes and the Middle East, Ben Norquist and Brian Miller show how Christians in the US can develop a redemptive imagination for place. Many people have uncritically accepted American cultural assumptions about land, property, home ownership, and the good life. Yet our identity as followers of Jesus should transform how we live in the physical world, even as we recognize how places shape their inhabitants.Every Somewhere Sacred explores tools for deeply understanding or "reading" places; interdisciplinary scholarship from Scripture, sociology, and theology on land and place; and connections between colonialism, race, social class, and American landscapes. Norquist and Miller offer a variety of personal and corporate practices including land research, reassessing priorities and habits, advocating for others, and reconsidering the nature of sacred space, prompting us toward a broader vision for how God works through space, using biblical lenses of landscape as gift, sacrament, kin, and home. Are you seeking a rooted, meaningful faith that responds to the needs of your community? If you want to dive deeper into a theology of place, Every Somewhere Sacred will help you connect to your own "somewhere" and offer guidance for becoming a steward of Gods vision where you are.