"Everything you need to know about prayer. Designed to be thorough and cover a wide-range of topics for personal growth. This practical guide will walk the reader through all aspects of prayer.Feature Sections Include:How to Pray (techniques and samples)Praying Through the ScripturesReal Prayers (topically arranged)Key Prayers of the BibleKey Men and Women of Prayer (past and present)List of Contributors Includes:Stromie OmartianDavid ..."
"Henrietta Mears With his ability to exercise proven authority apparently impaired,
David lives to see his own sins of murder and adultery replicated in the lives of
his sons. V. Philips Long In the scenic, succinct, and subtle narratives that
constitute the books of Samuel, the danger of“overreading,” of becoming overly
subtle in interpretation, is ever-present, but so is the danger of “underreading.” V.
Philips Long Doctrinally, t ..."
"How do adults learn? For nearly thirty years the general education field, influenced by the adult education model of Malcolm Knowles, has directed attention to this question. With this book, evangelicals get in on the discussion"
"Christian educators have begun to benefit from developmental psychology and to understand spiritual growth physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and morally. In this book, noted educators offer a clear Christian perspective on developmental theory."
"A Christianity Today 1999 Book of the Year! Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful, comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture. Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little ..."
"“Time in solitude may at first”: Henri J. M. Nouwen, Making All Things New: An
Invitation to the Spiritual Life (New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1981), pp. 72-73.
chapTer 7: conTeMplaTinG page 111 page 112 page 112-13 page 113 “Through
the grace of the Lord”: Gregory the Great, Homilies on Ezekiel, cited in Bernard
McGinn, The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great Through the 12th Century (
New York: Crossroad, 1994), p. 42. “heaven ..."
"James Wilhoit explores how Christian education can go beyond mere activity to instill a solid perspective and make sense of a perplexing world. He envisions the ideal model of Christian education and integrates the discipline with the social sciences. In the final chapter Wilhoit presents an evangelical theory of biblical instruction."
"Whether in the home, in the church, or in a Christian school, the challenge of contemporary Christian educators is to meet the academic needs of students while remaining unswerving in adherence to biblical principles. Christian Education: Foundations for the Future introduces you to the basics of a healthy Christian education program, then takes you beyond, showing you how to develop a fresh, innovative Christian education program ..."
"Any parent knows kids are great at coming up with challenging questions, and where money is concerned, the answers can get quite complicated! 105 Questions Children Ask about Money Matters helps parents field a wide variety of questions on financial topics as diverse as banks, giving to church, allowances, and credit cards. As in the previous books in this series, fun cartoons help illustrate the questions, while simple explanations and ..."
"When we read it, we learn what God is like and how he wants us to live in this
world. Think of the ... NOTE TO PARENTS: One ofthe most powerful ways to help
your child learn right from wrong is to read a Bible verse together that deals with
a specific moral issue (such as honesty or lying) and then talk about how this
might affect your own family life. For example, you could read Ephesians 4:25
and then call to mind the last time y ..."
"For over forty years, Leland Ryken has championed and modeled a Christian liberal arts education. His scholarship and commitment to integrating faith with learning in the classroom have influenced thousands of students who have sat under his winsome teaching. Published in honor of Professor Ryken and presented on the occasion of his retirement from Wheaton College, this compilation carries on his legacy of applying a Christian liberal a ..."
"Electronic Bible text. Using either a computerbased program or a website gives
the teacher access to the Bible text not only for searching but also for printing and
formatting in creative ways. Electronic resources can also provide the teacher
with excellent maps and timelines. 7. Books with charts and diagrams. Irving L.
Jensen's surveys of the Old and New Testaments, as well as his study guides on
individual books of the Bible, a ..."
"Several times the Lord is called upon to look on the distress of *Zion and come to
her aid (Lam 1:9-10, 11, 20; 2:18-20; 3:55-59; 5:1, 20-21). Besides invocations
and ... Judah too complains about her treatment at the hands of the nations (Lam
1:2-3, 5, 10; 3:52-54, 60-63;4:18-20) but recognizes that all of this is from the Lord
(Lam 1:5, 12-15, 17; 2:1-8, 17, 22; 3:1-18, 43-45; 4:11). ... deliverance (Lam 5:1,
19-21) that the auth ..."
"Balswick, J.O., & Balswick, J.K. (1991). The family: A Christian perspective onthe
contemporary home. Grand Rapids: Baker. An excellent and biblicallybased
bookon the contemporary family with itsstages, functions,and problems;itis
skillfully writtenandhas helpfulinsights on spiritual formation inthe family. Barron,
R., Brubaker, J.O., & Clark,R. (1989). Understanding people (3rd ed.). Wheaton,
IL:Evangelical Training Assoc.Apractic ..."
"But it is good to remind ourselves regularly of our intentions, our convictions, and
our dreams. I can think of few groups in the Christian community that have as
much promise and potential as contemporary college students. If we are willing to
be with them, identify with them, or serve with them “until justice and peace
embrace,” I suspect that they will continually prompt us to take our own emotional
, interpersonal, and spiritual ..."
"Direct, scriptural answers to kids' curiosity about God's Word will help parents use these challenging questions in guiding children toward a deeper awareness of Bible truths. Spanish available"
"The authors know kids and know the Bible: David R. Veerman is the father of two
daughters, a thirty-year veteran of youth ministry, and the author of over thirty-five
books. Family o 51809 05102 3 James C. Wilhoit is professor of Christian
education at Wheaton College and the father of two professorettes. James C.
Calvin has two kids and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. Daryl |. Lucas
has a degree in Christian education a ..."
"I have used the first edition in different settings, and I'm thrilled for the excellent improvement in this second edition. I will definitely use this book in my teaching ministry and recommend it to others!"