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Jezebel was the most wicked woman in the Bible, a powerful seductress who killed the prophets, led Israel into idolatry and immorality, and emasculated men. In twenty-first-century America, Jezebel is not a person. But it's as if the spirit of Jezebel is alive again today. The influence of the same demonic force is being felt in the massive increase of pornography and sexual temptation, the militant spirit of abortion, the rise of radical feminism, and most importantly, in the attempt to silence prophetic voices.

“The call of the church is ptoxocracy, either as a witness and practitioner or as its ideal standard-bearer in the world.” To have a meaningful stake in the lives of the poor, argues M. C. Lohrmann, would change the ways in which governance of all types—national or local municipalities, denominations, religious judicatories, and non-profit boards—determines its focus.

In Everything Is a Story, award-winning Indigenous author Kaitlin B. Curtice considers how stories take root in our lives like an acorn that grows into an oak tree. Following a story's life cycle, Curtice explores how narratives shape both our inner lives and broader communities. Which stories should we pass on to future generations—and which can we finally let go?

Read by the author. Do you feel like you live life looking in from the outside? From the way you speak, to the color of your skin, to the way you vote, or the way you pray, you don't fit the mold. And yet you find yourself still trying to prove yourself to others. In Set Me Free, New York Times...

This is the final put-down of racism and all of its tendencies against Black people. This is the clean-up of the diminished residue at the cross and the exposure of the disposal of racism and all the mess of it. This is the resurrection of Christ for the Black children of God. The love a Father has for his children is on display. Embrace it, ponder it, write it, observe it, have it. Ask me, and consider life without racism. Consider my sons and daughters free to operate, function, and live in my image and likeness without white thought or demonic interferences and hindrances.

Faithful Christians today agree that the Bible forbids homosexual behavior. But when it comes to underlying desires, the jury is out. Some Christians view homosexual desire as morally neutral, while others believe it calls for repentance and gospel renewal. Is same-sex attraction sinful, even if it is not acted on? How we answer this urgent question determines how we counsel brothers and sisters who wrestle with same-sex desires.

In today's world, something strange is happening: Celebrities like Kat Von D and Russell Brand are embracing Catholicism, finding allure in its newfound status as a counter-cultural symbol among media personalities, influencers, and the literati. Tech titans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel are shirking the rationalist modus operandi, making open allusions to the arcane, and even funding research into occult phenomena.

Today's youth face immense challenges, and their role within church communities is often undervalued. Don't Despise Our Youth by David A. Washington offers a powerful call to action to transform youth ministry into a platform where young people are empowered to lead, thrive, and serve alongside their church.

Many today are caught in cycles of outrage and exhaustion while trying to stay sane and engaged. Is there a different way? How can you pursue justice, work towards a renewed world, and sustain your faith without burning out? In this spiritually rich guidebook, Jonathan Walton offers a transformative rule of life―an ancient spiritual practice reimagined for today's weary believers.

Hoy en día, el mundo va de crisis en crisis. Los colapsos financieros acaparan los titulares, y las palabras proféticas anuncian una inminente debacle en el sistema económico global. Incluso las naciones más poderosas enfrentan deudas impagables, y sus ciudadanos viven atrapados en la misma condición. Ante este panorama, uno se pregunta: ¿Cómo prosperar en medio de un sistema tan inestable? ¿Cómo asegurar la estabilidad

Death Row Redemption shares firsthand accounts, letters, and personal experiences of death-row inmates who found salvation, deliverance, and supernatural healing. Supported by intimate letters and Dickerman's presence at executions, these powerful stories of redemption reveal the extraordinary power of God to change even the hardest hearts.

Descubre cómo sanar las heridas de tu alma y redescubrir tu verdadero valor como mujer creada a imagen de Dios. Este libro te guiará a vivir con propósito, esperanza y una identidad renovada en Cristo. ¿Sientes que las expectativas del mundo y las verdades del evangelio te dividen? ¿Anhelas...

Every era has its challenges, but ours seem to be majoring in anxiety. Bombarded (via screens) by constant global conflicts, rancorous politics, and church scandals, today we endure seemingly endless external stressors. The reasons are easy to find—division in politics and the pews, caring for kids or aging parents, and the rapid impact of social media on our psyches, to name a few. While exploring these origins may hold some benefit, Sara Billups is concerned with right now: How do we live well in the presence of pervasive personal and collective anxiety?

Everyone wants to belong. But what does belonging—to God, ourselves, and each other—look like in the context of living within an empire and its ideologies? In Liturgies for Resisting Empire, Cuban American writer Kat Armas explores this question both for the New Testament church and for us today. Armas gives listeners a sense of hope and belonging in their daily lives—belonging to ourselves, God, each other, and the earth—in ways that resist the lies of empire. Each chapter begins with a brief liturgy.

MORE THAN 300,000 COPIES SOLD! Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery, verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing in this encouraging and biblical resource on taming your tongue. Got words? Oh yeah, you do! The average person speaks over 2.5 million per year--not to...

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Every one of us is infinitely valuable to God. What would it mean to live that way? New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow shares a dynamic message on identity, meaning, and purpose. Highlighting his work with some of the world's most vulnerable populations...

In the second edition of God, Marriage, and Family, Andreas Köstenberger and David Jones explore the latest controversies, cultural shifts, and teachings within both the church and society and further apply Scripture's timeless principles to contemporary issues. This new edition includes an assessment of the family-integrated church movement; discussion of recent debates on corporal punishment, singleness, homosexuality, and divorce and remarriage; new sections on the theology of sex and the parenting of teens; and updated bibliographies.

Be Still and Know: Catholic Prayer in the Age of AI for All Believers is a timely guide for families, parishes, and individuals seeking God in a noisy world. Drawing on Scripture, Catholic tradition, and real testimonies, Deacon John O’Maley offers a practical roadmap to resist distraction, reclaim silence, and rediscover prayer.

What if the bible’s most controversial passages about sexuality have been hiding a radical message of inclusion all along? In this ground- breaking micro theology series entry, discover how five key biblical texts—from Sodom and Gomorrah to Jesus’ words about eunuchs—actually open the doors to LGBTQ+ acceptance when read through a lens of love rather than a lens power. This book reveals how “defaulting to love” changes everything about how we interpret scripture. Prepare to leave behind theological baggage you never knew you were carrying and embrace a God whose love truly has no exceptions.

Jeremy Peckham shows us how we have become seduced by progress, embracing AI applications for their convenience, yet unwittingly diminishing our ability to be God’s image-bearers and losing moral responsibility. Rooted in the biblical truth that humanity is created in God’s image, Masters or Slaves? explores six ways in which AI has an impact today. We are challenged where, and how, to set boundaries, both privately and as a society, in order not to fall into addiction, slavery and idolatry.