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From classic fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia to modern stories like Harry Potter, Christians have been debating the issue of fictional magic for decades. Some believers read and write fantasy as an expression of their God-given creativity while others feel this is dangerous and ignorant of the growing threat of the occult. Deuteronomy 18 says spells and other forms of magic are an abomination, but how does that apply to fantasy magic?

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity as you help your young athlete become not just a better player but a devoted follower of God.

The Only Way Forward Is Back is a riveting account of perseverance, sacrificial love, and transformative grace. It invites us to view our personal stories through the lens of a literal and spiritual orphan who learned to hold fast to his identity as God’s beloved child—and inspires each one of us to do the same.

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body.

From Genesis to Revelation, a unified thread unfolds that teaches us what clothing means. In Beyond Modesty, Scott Brown traces the biblical theology of clothing from Adam and Eve in the Garden to the white-robed saints in Revelation.

This study, unique in its focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on churches, congregational ministries, leaders, and clergy, seeks to understand how churches adapted. It examines the ministry models that individual churches employed to maintain congregational health and their potential for ensuring future church health and sustainability.

What if Christianity was far more liberating than the culture wars suggest? Can the conflict concerning Christianity and homosexuality be viewed from a more interpretative lens? James Alison, a Catholic priest who is also a gay man, has been wrestling with the matter for over forty years. This luminous and rigorous book dismantles the fear-based binaries which have dominated conversations in the Church.

You’re never alone—and always loved! Loneliness—it can stem from digital connections, the loss of a spouse, self-isolation, family rifts, or even feeling alone in a crowd. We’ve all wrestled with loneliness at times . . . but you don’t have to stay trapped in it. Learn how to exchange your loneliness for a life of deeper, more satisfying relationships with this book by Mike Novotny. God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him, resting and rejoicing in his never-ending love. But loneliness robs you of this joy and keeps you isolated from others. This book gives you ...

Do you live in Kindoftrueville? It’s that place where you share enough of yourself to get by but hold back the one “taboo” sin that fills you with shame. Or where you love that friend just like Jesus does but casually ignore the addictions, habits, or choices eating them alive. A lot of Christians these days live there—trapped by fear and shame. You may even feel stuck there. But the truth is, you don’t have to stay there. This book by Pastor Mike Novotny shows you how to face your fears, get to the other side of awkward, and bravely step into the freedom honesty brings. You’ll ...

Jesus wants his people to be known for their love, yet love is often the last thing homosexuals find in the Christian church. Gay & God: Loving Everyone God Made and Everything God Wrote explores the deep meaning and true significance of Jesus’ simple words, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It teaches you what the Bible actually says on the topic of homosexuality—and empowers you to show the love of Christ in our culture today. Jesus modeled perfectly the way to deal with any human being, regardless of their sexuality or their sin, by boldly proclaiming the truth and offering ...

After a historic hurricane strikes her Southern California desert town, 16-year-old Athena becomes convinced that the global youth climate movement isn't pushing hard enough for change. While she admires their protests, she believes more dramatic action is needed to force governments, media, and climate deniers to confront the crisis threatening her generation's future. She develops a radical new approach that no one will be able to ignore — one that will either save the planet or destroy her future.

Church Without Walls: Ministry Where It Matters Most By James Louis Roden Jr. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” — Matthew 25:35 This book is for the believers who refuse to sit in silence while the world suffers outside their doors. In Church Without Walls: Ministry Where It Matters Most, ordained minister, educator, and advocate James Louis Roden Jr. shares his powerful journey from the classroom to the streets of Houston, where he founded the Holistic Church of Christ and began reaching the forgotten ...

Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter, equipping pastors for this vital part of church ministry.

Unfailing Love provides support and care for the caregiver with 30 short devotions on simple gospel truths that bring comfort and hope. You will be encouraged to learn that it is possible to both lament and trust God at the same time—that you can bring your struggles honestly to him as you continue to find strength in his word. Woven throughout are stories from fellow caregivers so you can find solace in the experiences of others.

In A Biblical Analysis — LGBT Alert: Why Religious Leaders Say No to the LGBT Movement, author Alvaro Roberson dares to step into one of the most emotionally charged topics of our time, not as a cold academic, but as a fellow human being longing for clarity, healing, and hope.

I am sure we can all relate to and are interested in listening about the struggles others have encountered throughout life, which will help to encourage us and keep us motivated to keep the faith and not give up. This is the book to listen to. Once you start listening, it will hardly leave your hand until completed, unless you are taking a break to laugh, ponder, and reminisce on your own experiences. It is mostly geared toward women, but men will find it very interesting and may learn from some of the lessons included.

This is a candid commentary on the church of Jesus Christ. A comparison between Jesus the Christ, and his followers. A look at their beliefs, their attitudes and actions. A frank, no holds barred critique of those who call themselves followers of Christ, but do things that Jesus would cringe at. The hate, the racism, the sexism, the intolerance. An little mirror for the honest Christian who is bold enough to look.