Augsburg Fortress

Where God Meets Man, 50th Anniversary Edition: Luther's Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel

The fundamental theme of this book is the "down-to-earth" character of Luther's theology in the hope that it will help individual Christians today to be both faithful to God and true to their human and social responsibilities. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes a preface by Marianna Forde and a new study guide by Bradley C. Jenson, created to encourage new readings and conversations about Forde's influential take on Luther, theology, and the church.

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Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color

The stories of girls of color are often overlooked and ignored rather than valued and heard. Instead of relegating these young women to the margins, minister and youth advocate Khristi Lauren Adams brings their stories front and center where they belong. Thought-provoking and inspirational, Parable of the Brown Girl is a powerful example of how God uses the narratives we most often ignore to teach us the most important lessons in life.

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I Can Do No Other: The Church's New Here We Stand Moment

Author Anna M. Madsen's book is a fresh and challenging look at the legacy of Martin Luther and the new reformation that is calling people of faith to action today. She makes a compelling case that justice, anchored in justification, is our new Reformation moment, one not inconsistent with Luther's theology, but weighted differently to address the different weighty concerns of our day. A study guide is included to encourage group conversation and action.

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The Forgotten Luther II: Reclaiming the Church's Public Witness

In this critical time in history, this volume argues that what is urgently needed is a clear, biblically based, theologically grounded rationale for the manner in which the church speaks and acts in the political arena. This volume includes essays from leading Lutheran theologians, a summary description of what this means for local ministry, and a study guide to encourage conversation and action.

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A Cold Night: A Christmas Fable

A gentle story about generosity and the meaning of Christmas.

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The Crucifixion of the Warrior God: The Cross of Christ and the Revelation of God

In an epic constructive investigation, The Crucifixion of the Warrior God addresses the tension between Scripture's violent depictions of God and the non-violent, self-sacrificial God that was supremely revealed on the cross.

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Cancer Is Funny: Keeping Faith in Stage-Serious Chemo

Jason Micheli, a young father, husband, and pastor, was diagnosed with a bone cancer so rare and deadly that his doctors didn’t classify it with one of the normal four stages—they simply called it “stage-serious.” But Micheli wasn’t going to let the cancer kill his spirit, his faith, or his sense of humor. He knew that the promise of faith makes hope possible. And approaching cancer as fodder for some bowel-busting humor helps, too. This is a funny, no-holds-barred, irreverent-yet-faithful take on a disease that has touched every family.

Spark Story Bible Psalm Book: Prayers and Poems for Kids

In The Spark Story Bible Psalm Book, fifty beloved psalms are rewritten in child-friendly language, accompanied by the classic artwork of Peter Grosshauser, illustrator of The Spark Story Bible.

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Martin Luther: A Life

Martin Luther: A Life tells the dramatic story of the renegade monk whose heroic personal struggle ignited a revolution and shook Christendom to its...

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40-Day Journey with Madeleine L'Engle

For Madeleine L' Engle, the world is full of beauty, mystery, grace—intimations of the divine. Editor Isabel Anders draws from the best of L' Engle's...

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40-Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer

Few Protestant writers today can match the influence of Parker Palmer on American spirituality, contemplative practice, and Quaker values. Palmer, who is...

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The Anatomy of Grace

Combining lively prose and creative insight, pastor and radio host Peter W. Marty probes the intricacies of daily human experience and invites readers to...

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The Disciple's Joy: Six Practices for Spiritual Growth

Focusing on the powerful theme of discipleship, The Disciple's Joy explores the joy of faith, helping readers discover joy in the midst of struggle. Foss...

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My Name Is Child of God ... Not "Those People"

This personal and provocative look at poverty in America is shaped around the author's own engaging stories, song lyrics, and poems, including the well-known...

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Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting

In America, waiting presents an enormous challenge. We are impatient, "fix-it" kinds of people — and not all situations can be fixed. This book presents...

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Becoming a Healthier Pastor: Family Systems Theory and the Pastor's Own Family

Among the most helpful and widely acclaimed resources for addressing church conflict and the quality of church life is Richardson's groundbreaking volume...

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Bethlehem Besieged: Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble

The pastor of Christmas Church, a Palestinian Lutheran congregation, Mitri Raheb here presents a powerful collection of compelling personal stories of...

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The Right Road: Life Choices for Clergy

Many clergy are in startlingly bad health. Not only do they regularly report depression, stress, and serious family and financial problems, they also exhibit...

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Ordinary Saints: An Introduction to the Christian Life, Second Edition

Theologian and ethicist Robert Benne addresses the Christian life in its religious and moral dimensions by writing about the vocation of the Christian in daily...

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When Your Family Is Living with Mental Illness

Mental illness is a disease like any other. Those dealing with mental illness—whether personally, in their family, or with a friend—can be...

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