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Is That Poop on My Arm? Parenting While Christian

God meets us, and our kids, in the mess
Parenting is messy business. Joyful, but messy. When faith is combined with parenting, we double down...

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Engage! Tools for Ministry in the Community

Author Dana Horrell calls on years of experience in community action to create this practical guide to help congregations reach out to their local communities. Engage! provides twenty-six practical and proven tools to help leaders develop methods and strategies to get started on a path of effective planning.

The primary audience for Engage! includes pastors, lay leaders, and members in local congregations who are engaged in community ministry.

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Manna and Mercy Starter Pack

The Manna and Mercy Starter Pack includes all the new components of the Manna and Mercy collection: All four board books for young ones, a Manna and Mercy Leader Sourcebook, and Manna and Mercy: An Interactive Edition for Kids.

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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 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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Limping But Blessed: Wrestling with God after the Death of a Child

After the unexpected, accidental death of his three-year-old son, Jason Jones went on a long, painful journey to make sense of how God could have...

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Prayers for Help and Healing

For people in crisis and for their caregivers, William Barclay has written these simple, practical, and comforting prayers. Barclay's understanding of our...

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Cross Vision Study Guide

In his revolutionary book Cross Vision, Gregory A. Boyd proposed his groundbreaking "cruciform hermeneutic," a way for Christians to make sense of the violence of the...

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Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence

Renowned pastor-theologian Gregory A. Boyd tackles the Bible?s biggest dilemma. The Old Testament God of wrath and violence versus the New Testament God of love...

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See You Tomorrow: A Manna and Mercy Board Book

This colorful and inviting board book introduces young children to trusting in God’s promises. 

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Come to the Water Animated Video

Featuring a hand-drawn animation style that perfectly complements the illustrations of Daniel Erlander, this video highlights the messages found in Daniel Erlander's baptism manuals.

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Little Prayer Book, 1522 and A Simple Way to Pray, 1535: The Annotated Luther Study Edition

This volume provides two of Martin Luther’s most significant writings on prayer. In Little Prayer Book, 1522, Luther seeks to reform the theology and practice...

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Journeying through Lent with Mark: Daily Meditations

A Christ-centered guide to the Gospel of Mark for daily devotion and group study during Lent. Lent is traditionally a time to reflect on the life, death, and...

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Open: Unorthodox Thoughts on God and Community

This book boldly articulates an open theology--progressive approaches that promote unorthodox theological reflection and the creation of inclusive communities. Brad Braxton outlines Christianity's capacity to foster healing, hope, and restorative justice through embracing pluralism and radically inclusive love.

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Martin Luther's Table Talk

In this volume, editor Henry F. French has carefully chosen some of the best of Luther's conversations with many guests who frequented the dinner table in the home of Martin and Katie Luther. Those who read this book will join the conversation with Luther and friends around the dinner table as they wrestle with important questions of the day. Pull up a chair and join the circle.

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When Trauma Wounds: Pathways to Healing and Hope

In When Trauma Wounds, psychologist Karen A. McClintock combines psychological approaches with faith resources to improve trauma recovery. Whether you have experienced trauma or are a caregiving pastor, church member, or friend to a survivor, this book will familiarize you with trauma symptoms and healing strategies.

McClintock shows readers how to create a sanctuary to shelter a wounded soul. She helps trauma survivors find acceptance, hope, and healing.

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Partner People: A Manna and Mercy Board Book

This colorful and inviting board book introduces young children to serving God and working together with God as Partner People. 

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Why Churches Need to Talk about Sexuality: Lessons Learned from Hard Conversations about Sex, Gender, Identity, and the Bible

Journalist and pastor Mark Wingfield describes how the congregation he serves undertook a study of how churches respond to the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members. Why Churches Need to Talk about Sexuality is for congregational leaders and others who want to understand the debates about human sexuality and who desire to follow a process to discuss the topic and make decisions about how congregations and individuals will respond to these issues.

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Psalms for Healing: Praying with Those in Need

Comfort patients, family, and caregivers with the beauty of the Psalms. When Rev. Person worked as a chaplain in a Mayo hospital, patients frequently asked her to read psalms and pray with them.

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The Small Catechism, 1529: The Annotated Luther Study Edition

Timothy J. Wengert provides detailed background into the development of Luther's popular Small Catechism, which began with Luther's early sermon series on the Ten Commandments,...

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