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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism»rank: 189by: Timothy Keller
: :The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Bestseller lists are filled with doubters. But what happens when you actually doubt your doubts? Although a vocal minority continues to attack the Christian faith, for most Americans, faith is a large part of their lives: 86 percent of Americans refer to themselves as religious, and 75 percent of all Americans consider themselves Christians. So how should they respond to these passionate, learned, and persuasive books that promote science and secularism over religion and faith? For years, Tim Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” skeptics bring to his Manhattan ... |
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith»rank: 229by: Timothy Keller
: :Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller “a C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century” in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, he uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable. Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity ... |
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas»rank: 10280by: Nancy Guthrie
: :An anthology of Advent readings collected from the writings and sermons of 22 classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers. Between purchasing presents and planning travel, enjoying holiday pageants and attending parties, it is all too easy for Christmas to silence the sacredness and crowd out a quiet anticipation of the season’s truths. So when editor Nancy Guthrie decided she wanted a reflective book of Advent readings that would help her pause and consider the riches of Christ come to earth, she embarked on what she calls “a sacred adventure,” putting together such a collection herself. The result—this special volume—draws from the works and sermons of classic theologians such as ... |
Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road»rank: 47899by: Timothy J. Keller
: :An anthology of Advent readings collected from the writings and sermons of 22 classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers. Between purchasing presents and planning travel, enjoying holiday pageants and attending parties, it is all too easy for Christmas to silence the sacredness and crowd out a quiet anticipation of the season’s truths. So when editor Nancy Guthrie decided she wanted a reflective book of Advent readings that would help her pause and consider the riches of Christ come to earth, she embarked on what she calls “a sacred adventure,” putting together such a collection herself. The result—this special volume—draws from the works and sermons of classic theologians such as ... |
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The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World»rank: 34997by: John Piper, Justin Taylor
: :Six of today’s leading pastor-theologians—John Piper, Voddie Baucham, D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll, and David Wells—have joined together to offer Christians a practical, biblical vision of Christ’s supremacy, so they will be better prepared to present the undeniable truth to a searching society. After grounding readers in the important truths of Christ’s deity and the gospel, The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World strives to help believers understand how to share these truths in a postmodern society. As readers begin to apply the lessons from this book, they will gain a practical, biblical vision of ministry for the twenty-first century. “Many would have us believe that life ... |
Worship by the Book»rank: 89371by: Rev. Mark Ashton, R. Kent Hughes, Timothy J. Keller
: :A how-to book on corporate worship for the twenty-first century: how to be authentic and contemporary without being glitzy or faddish. |
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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter»rank: 91172by: Nancy Guthrie
: :This collection of readings, drawn from the writings and sermons of 25 classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers, focuses on the wonder of Christ’s sacrifice. In a culture where crosses have become little more than decorative accessories and jewelry, how easy it is for even the most well-intended Christian to rush from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday without thoughtfully contemplating the cross and all that it means. Yet we miss out on spiritual riches when we do. So that we all may linger at the cross during the Lenten season—and stay near it the whole year through—editor Nancy Guthrie has compiled this special anthology. It draws from the works ... |
Birds of Indianapolis: A Guide to the Region»rank: 6344792by: Charles E. Keller, Timothy C. Keller
: :Here is the perfect book for birders in the Indianapolis area. It encompasses Marion County and the surrounding counties, including Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Morgan, Johnson, and Shelby. If you want to know where to look for birds, what time of day to try, when certain species are likely to be in the vicinity, what kind of equipment to use, and how best to go about seeing birds, this is the book for you. It singles out for treatment 125 of the most common birds seen in the area. Ninety-six of these are illustrated with color photographs. Each species account covers habitat, local sites, status in the Indianapolis area, size, ... |
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International Labor And Employment Laws»rank: 2383391from: BNA Books (Bureau of National Affairs)
: :The Second Edition of International Labor and Employment Laws, Volume II chronicles and discusses the significant changes affecting labor and employment laws in the national economies of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. Two new chapters are added to the Second Edition, providing information on labor and employment laws in India and Russia. In addition, the chapter on Turkey is completely revised following the enactment of a new labor law. Written by a team of international practitioners, International Labor and Employment Laws, Volume II, Second Edition gives you the critical ... |
28th International Congress on Alcohol and Alcoholism (Lectures In Plenary Sessions, Volume 2)»rank: 2383391from: Hillhouse Press
: :The Second Edition of International Labor and Employment Laws, Volume II chronicles and discusses the significant changes affecting labor and employment laws in the national economies of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela. Two new chapters are added to the Second Edition, providing information on labor and employment laws in India and Russia. In addition, the chapter on Turkey is completely revised following the enactment of a new labor law. Written by a team of international practitioners, International Labor and Employment Laws, Volume II, Second Edition gives you the critical ... |