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Celebrated religious and social historian Rodney Stark traces the extraordinary rise of Christianity through its most pivotal and controversial moments to offer fresh perspective on the history of the world's largest religion. 

A unique take on explaining idolatry, particularly in our contemporary culture of numerous hidden idols. The uniqueness of this book comes in the metaphor of sipping saltwater. Our idols promise us a certain level of satisfaction; they fail to quench our thirst; they leave us thirstier than we were before drinking them; and we are left with a devastating hangover (i.e. the consequences of sin) in the end. Ultimately, we must spit them out and drink Christ's living water, the only drink that will ever truly satisfy us.

What do you do when your inner world is crumbling in the aftershock of this devastating betrayal? Listen to this book! From the seven steps for self-care and learning how to deal with the emotions that follow this unwelcome news to considering the “why” of his behavior and deciding on a plan of action, this book gives women a process to follow once they find themselves in “aftershock.” Based on biblical principles and sound advice, Aftershock is designed to help women heal, grow, and receive restoration for themselves, their husbands, and their marriages.

The second letter to the Corinthians is a touchstone for pastors seeking advice on effective ministry. It is a revealing window into the tumult of Paul's relationship with this congregation that shows Paul's concern for the spiritual welfare of a local church. Although he loved the Corinthians dearly and labored for them intensely, their relationship was marked by the tensions and challenges that are acutely familiar to church leaders today: unclear expectations, comparison to other pastors, criticisms of ministry style, vocational stresses, disputes over money, and more.

Domesticated Jesus. Or “DJ”. It’s a horrible name—but a name that accurately reflects what each of us has done in our own lives. “I can hear your protests,” says author Harry Kraus, “and believe me, they are my own. Jesus Christ cannot be domesticated! I’m talking about the way I make myself big. And in the process, I've domesticated the Almighty. Tamed him. Advised him. Put him in a box. Expected him to function like a divine vending machine. That sickens me. Shocks me. And it should.”

Does God care about His creatures? Does He care about you? Sadie, a golden retriever, gives us a hint as Rhonda weaves for us a beautiful story of dog and master. Revel in Sadie’s quirks about the smell of socks and the taste of popcorn. What divine lessons can we learn from this zany duo?

Jesus of Galilee taught through stories, which even today contain the power to startle us out of our prejudices and preconceptions. Now Father Andrew M. Greeley, one of America's most beloved storytellers, examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This engaging and informal collection of homilies reveals a Jesus whose simple parables carry profound lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven.

There has always been a price for following Christ, and many have paid the ultimate price. The Voice of the Martyrs, co-authors of the bestseller Jesus Freaks, brings you a daily devotional filled with inspiring stories of courage, commitment, confession and compassion. In an age of extremes, you can find faith, strength, encouragement and hope through the stories of fellow believers from all over the world and from past centuries up to the present. These men and women, young and old, went to the outer limits of devotion. Each story is extreme. Each story will change your life.

This remarkable work by the author of On Having No Head is didactic fiction in the English tradition of More, Bunyan, Butler, Orwell and Huxley. Taking the form of a court case in the year AD 2003 in which a man is tried for blasphemy, the book dramatises Harding's highly original techniques for Seeing Who We Are, and gauges our myriad ideas about our relationship with the divine. It is also an indictment of the cruel sport of heresy hunting and a passionate plea for tolerance and forgiveness in our time.

John Calvin (1509-1564) was a theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. This collection of prayers comes from his writings on the book of Hosea.

This sermon is Archibald G. Brown’s exposition on Matthew 19:20. Brown examines the character of the young man asking the question, the nature of the question, and the answer given. He reveals that "doing" is not required since the religion of Jesus declares, "It is done."

"The Sympathy of Jesus" is a sermon by the Baptist-Calvinist preacher Archibald G. Brown (1844-1922). Brown expounds on sympathy by showing that it flows from knowledge, is deepened by experience, and leavened by care for others. He explains how these qualities build upon the other and what it means for the believer.

In this sermon, Archibald G. Brown starts off with the concept of the natural birthday, as a lead into the idea of salvation. He describes the saved soul as a God-pardoned, reconciled, sin-delivered, God-arrayed, and heaven-entitled soul.

Archibald Brown's compendium of sermons discuss the Bible's teaching on God. He lists many ideas for one to consider - that Christians have a safe prophecy, and that God will guide us until our very deaths.

In this passionate 1878 sermon, Baptist-Calvinist preacher Archibald Brown warns that God knows how to hold the unrighteous, having rejected the offer of the gospel of God, for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.

Archibald G. Brown’s sermon is an exegesis of Psalm 84:11-12. He explains the meaning of the terms "giver", "gift", and "every good thing". By seeing the context of the terms, the believer comes to a more thorough understanding of grace and glory.

Baptist-Calvinist preacher Archibald Brown denounces modern theology with reference to the flood of Noah and the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Besides Scripture, his visits to Pompeii and mount Vesuvius also inspired him to paint these fearful scenarios.

Joan of Arc is one of the most famous women in history: a French folk legend, a Catholic saint, and a military heroine. Yet almost nothing is truly known about the Maid of Orleans besides her ultimate fate - being burned at the stake when she was still a teenager. Claiming God instructed her to save France from England, she convinced the uncrowned Charles to send her to the siege of Orleans, and she subsequently led the French army to a string of important victories that made it possible for Charles VII to be coronated as the king of France.

We are wired for greatness. We pursue it. We chase after it. We climb ladders and run races. But what if we are running the wrong direction? How is greatness defined as a worship leader? Is it the one with the best voice or the biggest stage, the one with the most followers or songs on the charts? The Christian music industry has set the standard for the way many of us define greatness in worship ministry. We take cues from the leaders with the most followers. We sing their songs and aspire to be like them.

今日のほとんどのキリスト教徒は、大艱難前携挙説を信じています。彼らは、七年間の大艱難の到来前に携挙されるという、この誤った教義を信じているため、彼らは安心感にひたっている無駄な宗教生活を送っています。 しかし、聖徒の携挙は、第六の災害まですべて注がれ、第七のラッパが鳴った後にのみ、起こるのです。つまり携挙は、反キリストが世界的な混乱の中で出現し、新しく生まれた聖徒が殉教した後、第七のラッパが吹...