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Faith in Action: A Handbook for Activists, Advocates, and Allies

Faith in Action will deepen your perspective on important issues—from racial justice to environmental concerns, from LGBTQIA equality to Native people's rights, from women's equality to disability rights, from mass incarceration to immigration—so that when you step out into the world to be an activist, advocate, and ally, you'll have the tools and confidence you need. Created by contributors with varied experiences in activism, faith, policy, and social change, Faith in Action is the book for you if you are ready to make a real difference.

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Surviving the Bible: A Devotional for the Church Year 2018

Using the annual lectionary as his guide, Christian Piatt has put together a devotional that allows us to read through major parts of the Old and New Testaments and finally understand them in plain English.

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A Complicated Pregnancy: Whether Mary was a Virgin and Why It Matters

The virgin birth is a much-loved story in the Christian tradition, but many theologians dispute the tradition of the virginal conception on both historical and scientific grounds. A Complicated Pregnancy records Kyle Robert's fascinating journey through the evidence and the myth, through history, biblical interpretation, and church politics. His conclusion surprised him, and it will surprise you, too.

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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. It is excerpted from The Annotated Luther series, volume 4 (Pastoral Writings).

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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, the Lord's Prayer, and the Apostles' Creed.

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Tales of the Pointless People

An engaging collection of short stories from Daniel Erlander about how we don't need to accumulate points in life. Inspired by an original story by Anne Herbert.

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Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God

LGBTQ, Focus on the Family, coming out, marriage equality, social issues, gay Christian, memoir, family relationships, gay rights, LGBTQ rights, GLBTQ rights, spirituality, faith, acceptance

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Real Faith for Real Life: Living the Six Marks of Discipleship

For Christians seeking to apply their faith to everyday life, Real Faith for Real Life invites readers to answer the call of discipleship and provides guidance...

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Come, Lord Jesus: Devotions for the Home: Advent/Christmas/Epiphany

Scripture readings and brief meditations serve as the backdrop for poetry, new seasonal blessings, mealtime prayers, songs and activities that prepare the...

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Cat Psalms: Prayers My Cats Have Taught Me

"Cats help me pray," writes Herbert Brokering. This collection of whimsical, insightful psalm—prayers is based on Brokering's observations of...

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