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Understanding Ellen White
$43.49Add to cartThe Seventh-day Adventist Church has become a truly global movement with almost twenty million members from diverse cultures and backgrounds; many of whom are unfamiliar with the history of God’s leading and the prophetic ministry of Ellen White.
While it does not attempt to provide the final answer for every question, Understanding Ellen White builds a foundation for interpreting her experience with God and her ministry. Basic to any understanding of Ellen White is her own walk with God. Two golden threads weave throughout her life and experience and are central to who she was and what she accomplished: the love of God in Christ and a focus on Scripture. When these two principles are correctly understood and integrated in examining Ellen White’s life and experience, then all other issues addressed in this book are put in perspective.
Perhaps the saddest reality regarding Ellen White’s writings is that many dismiss them as irrelevant even before reading her work. A Kellogg’s Corn Flakes advertisement from several years ago is apropos when applied to Ellen White’s writings and ministry: whether you have lived with her writings your whole life or have never read her, the invitation is to “taste them again for the very first time.”
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Youll Laugh About This Someday
$24.69Add to cartLife is often a blur for busy moms.
Rushing kids to school, to the doctor, to the dinner table, to bed-only to repeat it again the next day. And the next.
So what’s a mom to do?
Mother of four, Melissa Howell speaks to the mess of madness and mayhem that is life with littles, and says, “God calls me into His presence to be still. ‘Be still and know that I am God,’ He invites (Psalm 46:10, NIV)…. This is good news for those of us in mommy-land, who find stillness and quiet hard commodities to come by. Because it means that even if our surroundings are in chaos, our souls can be anchored deep in the stillness that comes from certainty in God’s power.”
You’ll Laugh About This Someday is filled with humor, life lessons, and deeply spiritual insights into the world of motherhood that will encourage and bless moms everywhere. It’s not your typical devotional book. But then again, there’s nothing typical about the adventure we call motherhood!
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Interactive Family Worship
$20.99Add to cartHas it been awhile since you actually surprised your kids at family worship time?
Do you laugh together?
Do you sense God’s joyful presence?
Get ready to wake up your old traditions. If you want to spend less time planning and more time worshiping you’ll love this book of family-tested fun.
Have a rope and some clothespins? That’s all you need to get moving with a brand-new style of Bible baseball.
Need more ideas? Stretch your brain with a three-second Bible quiz. Turn backyard nature items into a creative Scripture night memory game.
Throw out fresh conversation starters that lead you closer to your family and your God.
Some of these worship ideas take just a few minutes. Others could involve bathrobes, dish towel turbans, and a half hour of hilarious role-playing. You’ll find activities perfect for Friday family reunions or Sabbath schools. Interactive Family Worship Ideas for Kids will turn worship into everyone’s favorite part of the day.
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Against All Odds
$23.39Add to cartWith her customary honesty and wit, Kari Paulsen tells a moving story of resilience born out of deep personal faith. This warm and candid spiritual memoir will be read-and loved-by thousands of believers around the globe who are trying to understand the leading of God in their own stories of pain and grace. The writing is as bright and engaging as the author, who skillfully weaves the incidents of an unusually difficult life narrative with compelling insights drawn from years of study and daily Christian experience. Don’t miss this book, or the gift Kari Paulsen has given through it to the church she loves.
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Treasure On Spyglass Hill
$19.59Add to cartGary didn’t move. He didn’t even try. He was staring straight up at the great house.
For there on the second-floor balcony, near one of the big windows glowed a light that seemed to float on nothing as it passed pillar after pillar.
And that was not all he saw. Next to that bright circle of light, glowed something yellow, and it was moving too. As the boys continued to watch, a huge black shape flapped around the mysterious light, sometimes hiding it. It floated like a large sheet of cloth blowing in the wind. Moving wildly, it snapped and fought, trying to fly away.
Scott felt sweat running down his back. But never did he or Gary take their eyes off that thing in black or that glowing, yellow light.
The light stopped moving when it reached a corner of the building. Then it vanished completely. And all that remained was the faraway sound of laughter floating down to where they crouched in the dark.
Join best friends Gary and Scott as they try to solve the mystery of the floating lights and learn that treasures don’t always look exactly the way they’d imagined.
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Rulers 1 Kings Through Obadiah
$25.69Add to cartThese are the books of the Bible that often get rushed through or looked over. But they hold treasures: stories, promises, and wisdom that sparkle and shine when we look closely. These priceless books are now easier to read and understand than ever, as Jack J. Blanco updates the ancient words to modern language and removes the interruptions of chapters and verse.
Rulers offers a glimpse of royalty and revenge, struggle and surrender, love and hate. You’ll find a new perspective on the tales of Kings and Chronicles, the wisdom of the Proverbs, the love story of the Song of Solomon, and the warnings and writings of the prophets.
And now this part of the story of God and humanity reads just like that: a story.
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Living His Love 2016 Womens Devotional
$18.17Add to cartDo you long to experience the love of Jesus more deeply? Do you desire to reflect it more fully? Do you hunger for the assurance of His presence, moment by moment, challenge by challenge?
Jesus says, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me–watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace….Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly” — Matthew 11:28-30, The Message.
The stories found within these pages will immerse you in God’s love and enrich your understanding of what His love looks like, sounds like, and feels like, in a far-too-busy world.
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Homeward Bound 2016 Daily Adult Devotional
$31.89Add to cartHomeward Bound marks a century’s passing since the death of Ellen G. White and is a special collection that covers some of the major themes she wrote about through the years. Some of the topics covered include surrender and acceptance, victory in Christ, a united church, and the great controversy. In the section “The Book of Books” we find this gem:
The Holy Spirit, sent from heaven by the benevolence of infinite love, takes the things of God and reveals them to every soul that has an implicit faith in Christ. By His power the vital truths upon which the salvation of the soul depends are impressed upon the mind, and the way of life is made so plain that none need err therein.
–Christ Object Lessons, pp. 112,113
She also famously wrote, “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history” (Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, p. 196). It is our prayer that this volume may remind us not only of how the Lord has led us but also of His teaching through His servant Ellen G. White.
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Chains In China
$23.79Add to cartThe interrogator slapped the table with his hand and stood to his feet. “If you do not want my help, there’s nothing more I can do for you here! However, I feel I must tell you that from this day forward, things will not go well for you here at the Wu Xi Prison. . . . If you are stubborn and do not give the confession, the warden will become tough as nails. He will never let you out of here!”
In 1960, Chen, a faithful young Seventh-day Adventist, was imprisoned and thrown into “the cage” for refusing to work on the Sabbath. In spite of living in the worst kind of filth and subsisting on a starvation diet, Chen looked for every opportunity to tell his fellow prisoners and prison officials about the loving God he served.
Chains in China illustrates the nightmare of tribulation God’s people have often endured for the cause of Christ. It is a chronicle of relentless devotion and a tribute to the faithfulness of a God whose love never lets go. Chen knows this firsthand, for were it not for the miracle God performed to save his life, he would have died in Wu Xi Prison.
Pastor Chen writes, “His grace was always enough for me in good times and bad, and today I want to glorify His name.”
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Becoming A Mission Driven Church
$20.29Add to cartThis book is a step-by-step guide for creating churches driven by a compelling mission. Churches with a blurred sense of purpose can drift aimlessly along from year to year. But few forces in life are as powerful as a group of people fueled by a common purpose. Finally, pastors and local church leaders have a practical guide to transforming church. A mission-driven church can “turn the world upside down” (Acts 17:6)!
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Real Family Talk
$18.89Add to cartThe most challenging and the most important aspects of people’s lives the world over are having meaningful and happy relationships. What God meant for harmony and symphonic communication often turns to frustration, fear, and despair.
Being intentional about connecting and creating a positive and safe environment for the people we have relationships with are what make marriage, families, and friendships worthy and worthwhile ventures. This kind of relationship makes for happy and productive people, who contribute to the well-being of the home, church, and society. But it is not possible without the power and help of our heavenly Father.
In Real Family Talk, Willie and Elaine Oliver answer questions from real people with problems just like yours on dating, doctrines, infidelity, parenting, and sex–anything and everything relating to relationships.
“It is our hope that the information shared in this volume will serve as a catalyst to enhance your relationships, as you trust God to give you the desire and strength to honor Him in your most important daily interactions.”–Willie and Elaine Oliver
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40 Days Book 5
$20.99Add to cartWhat had been a symbol of great shame became a symbol of the great victory over sin that Christ obtained for all who believe in Him.
The cross of Christ is the greatest revelation of love that ever has and that ever will be exhibited in this universe. A love that led our Creator to step down from His throne in heaven, become one of us, and die so our sins can be forgiven.
Scripture is clear: knowing deep in our hearts that God loves us is foundational to our ability to love God and others and, obey God from the heart. If our knowledge of God’s love for us is only intellectual, a head knowledge and not a heart knowledge, then we can only love God, love others, and obey God’s commandments intellectually and not from the heart. The more we understand the love of God as revealed in the cross of Christ, the more we will love God and one another and the more we will become like Jesus Christ in heart and character.
Dennis Smith challenges readers to spend 40 days reflecting on the cross of Christ and to discover anew that the cross of Christ is something to glory in, to rejoice in, and to proclaim to the world!
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Fruit Of The Spirit
$18.19Add to cartHelping Children Develop a Christlike Character
Galatians 5:22, 23 has been memorized by children down through the ages and around the world. But what’s the big deal about the fruit of the Spirit? Isn’t it just another memory verse?
Join Karter and his friends, Mishanda, and twins Cameron and Kaitlynn, as they pick blueberries, go swimming, play basketball, and spend the summer learning about the fruit of the Spirit-and why it matters that we know about them.
And even though, as Mishanda says, things such as patience, goodness, and faithfulness “don’t sound like anything you could bake into a pie,” you can learn how the Holy Spirit wants to place love, joy, and peace in our lives so we can grow to be just like Jesus.
Teaching Tips are included to help explain the importance of developing a Christlike Character.
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Outrageous Grace : Finding A Forever Friendship With God
$3.39Add to cartAngry? Gentle? Cruel? Kind?
What is God really like?
In Outrageous Grace, popular author and pastor Dwight Nelson isn’t afraid to tackle the questions that arise from the diverse biblical descriptions of God. Admitting that the Old Testament portrayals of a harsh God are difficult for many Christians to focus on, Nelson skillfully guides the reader through texts that demonstrate how God works with individuals in the ways that will most effectively touch their hearts.
Focusing on principles revealed in the parable of the prodigal son, Nelson shows us that God values relationships, not rules. God is a parent, teacher, leader, and friend. Most of all, He is a God of outrageous grace-a relentless lover and an unconditional forgiver whose loving goal is to take His children home to heaven.
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Time To Forgive
$24.69Add to cartWhat do you do when your daughter’s been murdered-been stabbed to death-and now is lying cold and stiff in a morgue hundreds of miles away? Do you leave her there alone, or do you bring her home?
How do you feel when the funeral is over and you’re watching her-beautiful, peaceful, but too still-disappear from view for the last time as the funeral director lowers and latches the lid of the coffin?
Where was God when the murderer pushed his way into her home and attacked her? Where was He the year before, when, after praying about finding the right place, she moved to that neighborhood and chose that apartment?
And what does God expect of you now? Jesus said we’re to forgive everyone who sins against us. But in forgiving your daughter’s assailant, aren’t you saying, “It’s OK; it wasn’t so bad after all?”
This book has three parts. In the first, Darold Bigger tells us the story of his daughter’s death and what he went through after it. This isn’t a view from a distance. Dr. Bigger lets us into his heart, lets us see what he was thinking and feeling, and how he finally found what he needed to carry on. The second part is an in-depth look at forgiveness. Why God requires us to forgive our enemies, what that means, and how we can do what He’s asked us to. The third part, much briefer than the first two, offers a rather unique-and helpful-look at love. The perspective it provides enables us to more easily love our enemies and forgive them.
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Angry Saints
$23.79Add to cartIf the loud cry began in the late 1880s, why is the church still on earth?
Have we fallen into the same spiritual trap as our forebears?
For more than 100 years, Seventh-day Adventists have looked back at the 1888 General Conference Session as a milestone in the church’s history, a turning point in its theological development. But Adventists still sharply disagree over the meaning and significance of the righteousness by faith message expounded in 1888 and the decade following. Some regard Minneapolis as a major victory, while others view it as the denomination’s greatest tragedy. George R. Knight believes it was a mixed blessing-a tragedy that contained the seeds of unending possibility.
Angry Saints is about the people and struggles that existed more than 100 years ago. And even though the specific characters and surface issues have changed, most of the problems, opportunities, dynamics, personality traits, and bedrock controversies portrayed are remarkably contemporary.
Angry Saints brings us to the sobering realization that it is possible to be an Adventist without being a Christian and reveals that belligerence not only fails to solve theological difficulties, it places us in a dangerous position.
So, what will it take to change us into a translation-ready church in which Christ’s character is fully reproduced? Learning and applying the lessons of Minneapolis may well hold the key to our future.
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Yes I Remember Ellen White (DVD)
$22.39Add to cartThe DVD includes conversations between two of Ellen White’s grandchildren, Arthur White and Grace Jacques. The two share stories while walking together at Elmshaven, Mrs. White’s last home. And who wouldn’t be captivated by the recollections of H.M.S. Richards Sr., filmed in his study as he talks in that easy, conversational manner that marked him as one of the most prominent radio evangelists in America? And don’t forget the memories of Ernest Lloyd, the longtime editor of Our Little Friend.
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Give Them Something Better Cook Book
$36.79Add to cartThis second edition includes all of the easy step by step recipes you loved in the first but we have added a few new ones, including a vegetarian pot roast! We also took the time to mark all of the gluten free recipes so you can find them easier. But that is not all we have also included some new slow cooker tips to help make the recipes even easier. And if that is not enough Give Them Something Better now has a beautiful kitchen friendly, hardcover with a hidden spiral binding. A practical and engaging guide to preparing the very best plant-based foods in your own kitchen. You will be able to enjoy favorites like Vegetable Pot Pie, Lasagna and Veggie Fajitas and also to learn some new tastes, along with some new tastes, along the way. You’ll get all the tips and menu planning support you need to help your family make the switch to a healthier diet and stick to it!
