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Strong As Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel, A Translation with Commentary
by Robert AlterRobert Alter's award-winning translation brings new immediacy to five beloved books of the Bible. The Song of Songs; Ruth; Esther; Jonah; and Daniel offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. As distant in time from the Five Books of Moses as Updike is from Shakespeare, these Late Biblical books are innovative, entertaining literary works. Women often stand center stage. The Song of Songs is a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God or covenant. It offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient world. The story of Queen Esther's shrewd triumph is also a secular entertainment, with clear traces of farce and sly sexual comedy. The character of Ruth embodies the virtues of loyalty, love, and charity in a harmonious world. Enigma replaces harmony in Daniel's feverish night dreams. The apocalyptic strangeness of Daniel echoes in works from the New Testament's Book of Revelations to the lyrics of Bob Dylan. And Jonah, the tale of a giant fish who, on God's command, swallows the prophet and imprisons him in his dark wet innards for three days, ends with a question that lingers, unanswered, leaving the reader to ponder the many limitations of humankind.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Devotional: 52 Devotions Every Father Needs
by Meg MeekerFrom Dr. Meg Meeker, the celebrated author of the bestselling parenting guide Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, comes a new devotional for new and still-learning fathers of girls. A strong father figure is the single most important element in a girl's life-he is her spiritual guide and protector from her early childhood to the day he proudly walks her down the aisle. In the lovely and comforting Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Devotional, Dr. Meeker instills in men the knowledge they need to be the kind of fathers their daughters dearly need.
Strong Was Her Faith 22983: Women of the New Testament
by J. Ellsworth KalasIn this follow-up to his book The Thirteen Apostles, popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas focuses on several women of great faith who were crucial, in ways both obvious and understated, to the story of the New Testament. Kalas looks into the life and times of eleven different women. With his signature style, Kalas examines the Scriptures to see what we can learn about these women and what we can learn from them, and how each woman fit into as well as shaped the New Testament story.Chapters include: "Elizabeth: A Friend in Need" "Anna: She Knew How to Wait" "Martha, the Disciplined" "Mary, the Extravagant" "The Mighty Widow" "The Anonymous Evangelist" "Mary Magdalene: When Love Is Greater than Faith" "Mary, the Mother of Mark" "Dorcas: Worth a Miracle" "Lydia, the Businesswoman "Mary in Life and Legend" "Why Mary?" This book also includes a discussion guide.
Strong Winds & Crashing Waves: Meeting Jesus in the Memories of Traumatic Events
by Terry WardleIn Strong Winds and Crashing Waves, Terry Wardle uses his own personal story of emotional pain to introduce his reader to the healing that is possible through faith in Jesus Christ.
Strong Woman: Unshrouding the Secrets of the Soul
by M. Sue BenfordStrong Woman explores Sue Benford journey from childhood cancer, her impossible climb to world champion powerlifter while struggling with opening her inner soul to spiritual growth. Through her spiritual guide John she is lead to reinvestigate the Shroud of Turin making break through discoveries in it's make up and imagery.
Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them: Building Happiness In Marriage When Opposites Attract
by Tom and LaneEvery great marriage FACES CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY.How you navigate the circumstances you encounter with your unique personalities determines the health and success of your relationship. For over four decades Tom and Jan Lane have worked together to build a happy, satisfying marriage, and now they share what they have learned.Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them offers practical solutions and enrichment tools for couples with a relational combination of aneasygoing husband and an outgoing wife. Using principles and perspectives based in Scripture, couples will learn to appreciate the expression of each person&’s gifts to benefit the relationship.To live happily ever after is the desire of every couple, and this powerful marriage resource will help you understand the unique qualities of strong, amazing women and the remarkable men who love them.
Strong Women, Soft Hearts: A Woman's Guide to Cultivating a Wise Heart and a Passionate Life
by Paula RinehartRecently updated with an expanded study guide, Strong Women, Soft Hearts has quickly become an important study for women of all ages. Through inspiring real-life testimonies, Paula Rinehart writes as both a kindred spirit and a compassionate counselor to women feeling robbed of their passions and trapped by life's disappointing realities. Women who long to be released from the burden of hard choices and perpetually empty souls will be empowered to rediscover dreams long lost and refocus energy misguided. Strong Women, Soft Hearts cries out for women to embrace passion and approach life as something to be lived, not merely survived.
Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women
by Lynn Cowell Michelle NietertDeepen your understanding of God the Father with Strong and Secure, the 100-day devotional for teen girls and young women that explores topics like anxiety, self-esteem, and the pressures of everyday life and examines five key traits of God to guide you toward building an enduring relationship with Him.The Bible tells us to think of God as a Father, but what exactly does that mean for teenagers and young adults who are forming their own identities? Strong and Secure considers the nature of the God who protects, heals, brings peace, provides, and is always present, and shows readers how they can experience Him fully and grow stronger as His child. Through personal anecdotes, Bible passages, and practical advice, Strong and Secure illustrates how God is with you in your anxiety, grief, disappointment, struggles, and even trauma, and that He longs for you to find strength and security in His love, even when others let you down.Strong and Secure:Meets young women where they are in life to affirm that they are loved by God and invites them to deepen their relationship with HimRefers to specific Scriptures that speak to God&’s traits and paint a portrait of who God isIncludes a section on how to use this book in everyday life, as well as a topical index to help readers find devotions relevant to their life situationIs a great gift for birthdays and graduations, as well as moments of struggle
Strong and Weak Bible Study: Embracing A Life Of Love, Risk And True Flourishing (IVP Signature Bible Studies)
by Andy CrouchThroughout the Bible, we see that God entrusts each of us with authority as his image bearers, even as we remain vulnerable to loss and pain.In these six easy-to-use studies written by spiritual formation author Jan Johnson, you will encounter what Scripture says about power, vulnerability, humble leadership, and flourishing communities.Strong and Weak
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living—withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community. Only when they come together do we find the flourishing for which we were made. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. If you want to become the kind of person whose influence leads to healthy communities, someone with the strength to be compassionate and generous, this is the book for you. Regardless of your stage or role in life, whether or not you have a position of leadership, here is a way to love and risk so that we all, even the most vulnerable, can flourish.
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing (The IVP Signature Collection)
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak.Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak.We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community.With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others.Strong and Weak
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing (The\ivp Signature Collection)
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living—withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community. Only when they come together do we find the flourishing for which we were made. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. If you want to become the kind of person whose influence leads to healthy communities, someone with the strength to be compassionate and generous, this is the book for you. Regardless of your stage or role in life, whether or not you have a position of leadership, here is a way to love and risk so that we all, even the most vulnerable, can flourish.
Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton
by Hillary Rodham Clinton Rev Bill ShilladyFew people know that during the 2016 presidential campaign, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received a devotion every day. Over the course of those 20 months, Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady—a pastoral friend of Clinton’s—and a small team of other pastors provided the Democratic nominee with spiritual support to stay strong through arguably one of the more contentious elections in American history. Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton includes 365 of the more than 600 devotions written for Secretary Clinton, along with personal notes, portions of her speeches, and headlines that provide context for that day’s devotion. Clinton is writing the foreword, the first time post-election readers will have a chance to hear directly from her about her faith during that time. The book will include: -A foreword from Hillary Rodham Clinton -365 devotions -Selected reflections on the writing by the author -Selected responses from Secretary Clinton -Additional material including a timeline of events, speech excerpts, press selections, and quotes -Gorgeous gift-book packaging: a jacketed hardcover, ribbon, photographs, and a devotion-like interior design. The book’s devotions are organized into 12 themes, such as Forgiveness, Doing Good, Courage, and Women. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to the United Methodist City Society in New York. As Secretary Clinton said in The New York Times (January 26, 2016), “My study of the Bible, my many conversations with people of faith, has led me to believe the most important commandment is to love the Lord with all your might and to love your neighbor as yourself. And that is what I think we are commanded by Christ to do. And there is so much more in the Bible about taking care of the poor, visiting the prisoners, taking in the stranger, creating opportunities for others to be lifted up, to find faith themselves that I think there are many different ways of exercising your faith.” Strong for a Moment Like This gives readers an inside, personal look at the faith of one of our nation’s most lauded leaders.
Strong in Spirit: 5-Minute Devotions for Preteen Boys
by David S. Winston5-Minute devotions to guide boys ages 9 to 12 in growing up—and growing stronger in faithBeing a preteen means encountering tons of new thoughts, feelings, and information—and sometimes it's hard to know what's right or wrong. This daily devotional for teen boys can help you uncover the truth through God's Word. Spending just a few minutes with God will help you tackle challenges and understand the right path for you.Start each devotion with a short selection from Scripture, explore how each Bible passage can connect to your own life, and journal right in the book. With God's comfort and support, you can meet each day with courage!Go beyond other devotionals for teen boys with:Devotions for your busy life—Each devotion takes just five minutes, and they don't follow a specific order, so you can pick a topic that feels right for the moment.Everyday guidance—Find wisdom to help you navigate real issues like anxiety, crushes, bullying, forgiveness, and being a good friend.Interactive devotions—Go deeper by writing a mini journal reflection, praying, and brainstorming about how you can act on what you learned.Grow stronger in spirit every day with this preteen and teen devotional.
Strong in the Storm: God's Love During Tough Times
by Rose PublishingGod's love through tough times. Strong in the Storm: Six Lessons from Persecuted ChristiansThe lives of persecuted Christians have much to teach us about how God gives courage, peace, and even joy through life's toughest storms. This pamphlet gives 6 lessons we can learn from the persecuted Church and includes six amazing stories of believers who faced incredible hardship.You'll find out where Christians are being persecuted and how you can pray for them. Learn how to apply these lessons of faith, strength, and forgiveness to our own lives. This pamphlet is perfect for a 6-week Bible study or discussion group for adults.Every dayChristians are torturedBecause of their faith in Jesus ChristIn more than 50 countriesBeing a Christianmeans being persecutedIn North KoreaChristians are sent to labor campsTo starve or be killedIn Saudi ArabiaMany Christians have been arrestedOr killed in "honor killings" by their own families.In IranChristians are discriminated againstAnd cannot find or keep jobsTheir lives are on the line every day...Yet they are joyousThey have courageThey have peaceWhat is the secret to being Strong in the Storm?Persecuted Christians want you to know...They are just like youFaithful, flawed, human.Yet they know the six lessons about standing firm for Christ. Now you can hear their stories, andLearn to know God better during times of suffering.The new Strong in the Storm studyWill change your life.Perfect for personal study, prayer groups, or Bible studies. Buy it today.
Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life (A 90-Day Devotional)
by Lisa BevereStrengthen your relationship with God as you go deeper in your study of the Bible.How can you live as a confident woman of faith? Strong, a 90-day devotional by New York Times bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Bevere, will inspire you to be strong in the truth of God's Word.In Strong, Lisa provides a fresh perspective on what it means to be strong in a world that often has it all wrong. She invites you to find your strength, not from trying harder or doing more, but through a deep and devoted relationship with God and from knowing and following Him. Each of the 90 devotions featured in Strong includes:A Scripture verse to begin your day in God's WordBiblical teaching from LisaA prayer to help you speak God's truth over your lifeAn anthem of strength to help you move into the day with confidence Devotional topics include:Relational healingContentmentRedeeming regretThe strength of restHow to be both powerful and gentle Strong is a beautiful gift for your sisters, friends, prayer partners, mothers, or any woman who loves God.Lisa's heartfelt and straightforward approach, in addition to her biblical knowledge mixed with personal insight, makes this a wonderful devotional experience to become the strong woman you long to be. Strong will inspire you to rise up in strength, grow deeper in your faith, and experience the joy of living in harmony with God, others, and yourself.Look for additional inspirational resources from Lisa:Be Angry, But Don't Blow ItKissed the Girls and Made Them Cry
Strong: Psalm 1
by Sally Lloyd-JonesInspired by Psalm 1, Strong&’s lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them strength. From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, and award-winning illustrator Jago, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find strength in God&’s great love for them.Like a little tree planted by a fresh stream, children can grow strong and joyful when they draw close to God&’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.Strong is perfect for babies and infants ages 0-4 and features:Lyrical text inspired by Psalm 1An inspiring message that reminds kids they can find strength, joy, and love in GodA padded cover that is a perfect fit for little handsBeautiful illustrations by JagoA great gift for a new baby, Baptism, First Communion, or birthday Look for additional inspirational stories for little ones in this board book series inspired by The Jesus Storybook Bible:Happy: Psalm 92Known: Psalm 139Near: Psalm 139Loved: The Lord&’s PrayerFound: Psalm 23
StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect, and Resiliency in Your Child
by Jill GarnerFor all parents who desire to raise a generation of kids with strong hearts.Parenting. It&’s the most important endeavor of our lives. And there&’s no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. But amidst the chatter of competing voices, how do we sort the folly from the wisdom? In StrongHeart, author Jill Garner cuts through modern parenting myths and trends to deliver the bold truth about what it will take to raise the next generation. Jill provides evidence-based solutions for parents seeking to raise children of character who can overcome—rather than succumb to—a culture full of turmoil. Jill focuses on the education of the heart as she shows parents how to:Champion self-respect rather than self-esteemReplace happiness with deep, lasting joyInstill a heart of gratitude that stifles innate selfishnessDevelop GRIT (Guts, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity)Engrave other-centeredness on kids&’ hearts. . . and moreMore than ever parents feel burdened to raise kids who are brave, resilient, and kind. This book enables us to see beneath the surface of our children&’s struggles to the heart attitudes that determine kids&’ thoughts and actions. This is an essential resource for parents, grandparents, and anyone who has a heart for cultivating in children a StrongHeart.
Stronger
by James Lund Jim DalyIn his second book, President and CEO of Focus on the Family Jim Daly intertwines engaging true stories with Biblical wisdom to show how God can use struggles to strengthen the faith of his followers.In Stronger, Jim weaves together compelling stories and life principles with his trademark warmth and familiarity. Devoid of formulas but filled with biblical insights, Jim treats us to a feast of self-effacing, yet uplifting stories both about himself and about many others he has worked with through Focus on the Family.Jim writes about the most formidable and powerful strength--the kind that endures and hopes even when all seems hopeless--the kind that is found in only one source: the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. His is an eternal strength, unchangeable and unbreakable.
Stronger Than You Think: Becoming Whole Without Having to Be Perfect. A Woman's Guide
by Kim Gaines EckertIf you've known broken relationships . . . If you've ever felt like you don't measure up . . . If you've suspected something inside you might be missing or flawed . . . This book is for you. Kim Gaines Eckert, psychologist and counselor, has spent years helping women with a variety of life issues, from self-esteem and body image to developing healthy relationships and healing from the past. At the heart of their struggle, she believes, is not the desire to be perfect, but the desire to be whole. And wholeness, she is convinced, ultimately comes only from God. In this book Kim invites you into her conversations with women. You'll discover you are not alone in your struggles, and you'll learn from her practical and proven guidance for growth and change. And because growth is always more powerful in community, each chapter includes questions for you to explore in a small group. Let Kim Gaines Eckert show how God can mend your brokenness and help you become a whole, healthy person--the woman he created you to be.
Stronger Together: Seven Partnership Virtues and the Vices that Subvert Them (Exponential Series)
by Dave HarveyA vision of church partnerships that will elevate churches to greater gospel fruitfulness and enable them to thrive.Networked churches are the primary church planting force in evangelicalism today—but what makes them so effective, why do they remain so under-appreciated, and what are the common pitfalls that can ensnare them?I Stronger Together, veteran church planter and pastor Dave Harvey draws from his experiences and study of networks to walk Christian institutions, church leaders, and planters through tested strategies for starting and sustaining healthy and biblical church partnerships.By focusing on key virtues and shedding light on the pitfalls that oppose them, Harvey unpacks seven dichotomies that offer a practical roadmap to healthy patterns:Conviction vs. consumerismGifted leadership vs. isolationismCollaboration vs. radical individualismRenewal dynamics vs. institutionalismA kingdom mindset vs. tribalismHumility vs. egotismModesty vs. triumphalismWhen churches are vitally connected to other churches, they thrive, multiply, and last longer. Scripture exemplifies this, and research proves it. Stronger Together—part of the Exponential series on ministry growth and discipleship—will teach you exactly how to pursue biblical collaboration that will allow your church to flourish and your ministry to grow.
Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame
by Dr. Zoe ShawAn empowering invitation to leave complex shame behind, forgive yourself, and live free from the burden of secrecy—by a clinical psychologist with an inspiring personal story.&“With the empathy and kindness of a loving best friend, Dr. Zoe Shaw helps us not only address our complex shame but also untangle it so that it no longer binds us.&”—Elayne Fluker, executive coach and author of Get Over &“I Got It&”Do you ever feel like your past is holding you hostage? As if the mistakes you&’ve made, the pain you&’ve endured, or the burdens you carry are too heavy to release?You&’re not alone.In Stronger in the Difficult Places, Dr. Zoe Shaw opens her heart and her expertise to guide you through the healing process. Offering unflinching honesty but compassionate care, Dr. Zoe shares her own journey of breaking free from complex shame. For years, she believed her past defined her—until she realized she had the power to rewrite the narrative. Now she&’s inviting you to do the same.With wisdom rooted in psychology, science, and faith, Dr. Zoe helps you untangle the stories shame has written over your life so you can embrace freedom. Through personal reflection and practical tools, you will learn how to• recognize and name your shame story, understanding how it has shaped your self-worth• break free from false narratives that keep you playing small and doubting your value• set healthy emotional and relational boundaries that protect your peace• forgive yourself and embrace self-compassion without guilt or hesitation• rewrite your future with strength, resilience, and a sense of unshakable worthYou don&’t have to live weighed down by your past. Let Dr. Zoe sit with you in your struggles, walk with you through your story, and show you how Stronger in the Difficult Places can be your road map to healing, self-acceptance, and the freedom to live fully as the person you were always meant to be.
Stronger than the Struggle: Uncomplicating Your Spiritual Battle
by Havilah Cunnington"Why do I still struggle if I'm faithfully following God?"We all face challenges. On any given day, the problems of real life can take our breaths away. Our marriages, finances, relationships, and health are regular struggles, and that's just the beginning. Doesn't the Bible say the war has already been won? So why do we still battle?In a down-to-earth, let&’s-get-real approach, popular Bible teacher Havilah Cunnington cuts through the confusion and shows us how to Discern whether we&’re dealing with battles within ourselves, resistance from God, or genuine fights with the Devil.Throw off misconceptions about spiritual warfare, and understand what Jesus really said about our spiritual authority and the certainty we have in him.Ask the right questions and build a realistic battle plan to win one day at a time.With humor and honesty, Cunnington lays out practical tools to thrive in the face of hardship, enabling us to walk forward in the confidence that, because of Jesus, we really are stronger than the struggle.
Stronger: Forty Days of Metal and Spirituality
by Brian WelchThis 40-Day devotional from Brian “Head” Welch, former lead guitarist of Korn and the New York Times bestselling author of Save Me From Myself, is an intimate tour through the Bible passages that have meant the most to him on his trying journey from substance abuse to salvation. Save Me From Myself, Welch’s self-effacing story his against addiction and his reawakening to divine love, has made the metal band icon into a hero of Christian rock. Uncompromisingly honest about his demons, and equally fervent about his faith, Head and his impassioned devotional offer a uniquely voiced guiding light perfect for young Christians and rock music fans everywhere.
Strongholds (Blessed Trinity #2)
by Vanessa Davis GriggsPart Terry McMillan, part Jan Karon, author Vanessa Davis Griggs delivers the second book in her exciting Blessed Trinity Trilogy.When Pastor George Landris, the dreadlock-wearing minister of the new mega-church, Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, urges his congregation to approach the altar and cast off their strongholds--also known as their weaknesses--it's the start of intense soul-searching for many. From a married couple's twin addictions to gambling and gluttony, to a female member's adulterous affair and a computer expert's obsession with cyber-porn, the church family is about to open the proverbial floodgates. And that's just the beginning. The plot only thickens when the Pastor's wife lightens his load by helping him counsel--and finds herself at the center of a decades-long deception. Insightful, witty, and always poignant, Griggs once again shows the amazing power of redemption and faith in people's lives. "Vanessa's rich stories of faith in action always hit the writing trifecta--they make you laugh, cry, and yearn for more. Her wonderfully realistic characters leap off the pages, compelling you to join them in one life-changing adventure after another."--Angela Benson, National Bestselling Author