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A Living Psalter: Creative Reflections on the Book of Psalms is one faith community’s atttempt to appropriate the ancient hymns of Israel in a postmodern context. This book is filled with poetry, art, photography, and short stories that provide creative reflections on the Book of Psalms. They invite the reader into a faithful, yet deeply human conversation with God. The creative work in this book covers the extremes of human emotion from exuberant praise to heart-heavy lament. It is a great resource for rediscovering the Psalter as the central prayer book of the church.

…but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. — Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)

O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will strengthen [encourage] their heart, You will incline Your ear
To vindicate the orphan and the oppressed,
So that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror. — Psalm 10:17 (NIV)

It has been said that we need at least ten times as many encouragers as any other gifting in the Body of Jesus Christ. In a world that sets usually unatainable and even inappropriate standards and tells us we can “have it all,” we need encouragers who remind us of the true standards of God. We need to remember His promises for our lives. We need to remember His extravagant love.

Diane Milnes is such an encourager. She speaks from her heart and her experience as she has traveled the globe encouraging God’s people with her infectious laugh, hugs, and tears. A few minutes in her “circle of love” will have you walking away with a skip in your step and a leap in your spirit.

Milnes, Diane

Diane Milnes is a caregiver. Literally. She is a hands-on giver of care to those who are ill and infirmed. She has volunteered for many mission trips in the Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, the United States, Hungary, and the Ukraine. She is a long time volunteer with Teen Missions International. Diane currently lives in Florida. She has two children and two beautiful grand-children.

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What does it take to make a church congregation a community that fully carries out its mission? What can be done to correct the problems of a dysfunctional community and encourage healthy discipleship? In Out of This World, Darren McClellan studies these questions, not with a purely theoretical approach but rather by studying a specific congregation in a specific situation, and letting the members and former pastors speak in their own words. He then looks at these views through the lenses of John Wesley and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

This is a thoroughly researched, hard hitting, and honest examination of ministry, looking particularly at the structures of the United Methodist Church. There are specific recommendations for Bishops, District Superintendents, newly appointed pastors, and congregational leadership.

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The Messiah and His Coming Kingdom: A Biblical Road Map contains commentary addressing many Scripture topics concerned with the what, when, where, who, why, and how of God’s redemptive plan, including among others:

• Who were Jesus’ ancestors?
• Where and when did Christianity, Judaism and Islam start?
• How did we get the Bible?
• How can Heaven be attained?
• In what order did Biblical events occur?
• How and why did so many Christian denominations emerge?
• What are their main doctrinal differences?
• What is Judaism’s part in God’s plan?
• What will happen in the last days: Rapture, Second Coming, Final Judgment?
• When will God’s plan be finalized?
• Why must we be saved from our sins?

This guide for Bible study features:

• 14 full page chronological charts, “road maps” to the Biblical story.
• 37 smaller charts and lists illustrating particular issues in the charts
• 18 maps, designed by the author to feature key information that is helpful in understanding the Bible story
• A comprehensive index of topics, in which you can look up obscure Bible names and discover where they fit in history
• A selected scripture index to help you connect information with your daily Bible study

Many people feel overwhelmed when they look at the amount of information that is packed into the 180 8 1/2 x 11 pages of this volume. But don’t be put off! There are many approaches to this book that will make it of value to any Bible student.

• As a supplementary handbook while you read through the Bible, individually or with a group. Simple, uncomplicated geographical maps, and comprehensive chronological information will help you understand what you read.
• A chronological study. Look at the Bible in time order rather than in its canonical order. You can do this by following the references and commentary that accompany the charts.
• A resource for problem solving. Are you wondering about Luke’s and Matthew’s genealogies? You’ll find a discussion. What about the genealogies of Genesis? They’re here. Confused by the kings of Israel and Judah? There’s a straightforward explanation in this book.

This is the Black and White edition. A color edition is also available.

An EnerPower Press title.

The Messiah and His Coming Kingdom: A Biblical Road Map contains commentary addressing many Scripture topics concerned with the what, when, where, who, why, and how of God’s redemptive plan, including among others:

• Who were Jesus’ ancestors?
• Where and when did Christianity, Judaism and Islam start?
• How did we get the Bible?
• How can Heaven be attained?
• In what order did Biblical events occur?
• How and why did so many Christian denominations emerge?
• What are their main doctrinal differences?
• What is Judaism’s part in God’s plan?
• What will happen in the last days: Rapture, Second Coming, Final Judgment?
• When will God’s plan be finalized?
• Why must we be saved from our sins?

This guide for Bible study features:

• 14 full page chronological charts, “road maps” to the Biblical story.
• 37 smaller charts and lists illustrating particular issues in the charts
• 18 maps, designed by the author to feature key information that is helpful in understanding the Bible story
• A comprehensive index of topics, in which you can look up obscure Bible names and discover where they fit in history
• A selected scripture index to help you connect information with your daily Bible study

Many people feel overwhelmed when they look at the amount of information that is packed into the 180 8 1/2 x 11 pages of this volume. But don’t be put off! There are many approaches to this book that will make it of value to any Bible student.

• As a supplementary handbook while you read through the Bible, individually or with a group. Simple, uncomplicated geographical maps, and comprehensive chronological information will help you understand what you read.
• A chronological study. Look at the Bible in time order rather than in its canonical order. You can do this by following the references and commentary that accompany the charts.
• A resource for problem solving. Are you wondering about Luke’s and Matthew’s genealogies? You’ll find a discussion. What about the genealogies of Genesis? They’re here. Confused by the kings of Israel and Judah? There’s a straightforward explanation in this book.

This is the Color edition. A black and white edition is also available.

This little book is a compilation of Bible verses and other quotations that will encourage and edify you. Scriptures are divided into headings on topics such as “God is Seeking for Us,” “The Power of His Love,” “The Creative Word,” “Self on the Cross” and many more.

The compiler suggests you follow up on the scriptures found here by using a Bible and concordance to search out these topics more deeply.

Color pictures highlight the topics through the book.