A couple in our church is unsure about infant baptism and has asked for their child to be dedicated instead. Is that OK?
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Judy Dyble of Fairport Convention and David Longdon of Big, Big Train join musical forces for this wistful album blending folk and prog rock.
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From New York Times-bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a book celebrating and exploring the spiritual meaning of birth and baptism.
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A portrait of a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression and addiction and grief—a novel about faith, science, religion, love.
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To some extent, the sky's the limit, if you choose to take to the skies. However, most of us stick to what is comfortable and safe and secure.
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Gorgeously illustrated with extensive back matter, this picture-book biography recounts Itzhak's childhood journey—from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso.
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From Sherlock Holmes’ little sister to a smashing retelling of David Copperfield, here are 3 literary adaptations to stream at home.
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‘Evangelism’ has often been reduced to a simple formula that ‘the other’ is invited to accept and believe.
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“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” Frodo laments in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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The congregation started to rise—just a few at first. No one really knew how people would respond to this new idea: a reminder of our baptism that involved standing up, breaching the intimacy of touch, and having water placed on our foreheads. How comfortable would people be?
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From where I stand, I can see a chicken farmer, an entrepreneur, someone who uses a wheelchair, a university professor, an elderly widow, and a homeschooling mom.
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Whether you face dark times or just need a good laugh, this “masterpiece of joy” will show you how to leave a lasting legacy, look up, and laugh again.
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A deep dive into the Harry Potter series explores themes within the books.
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Indigenous and Native peoples of North America used every part of the buffalo when they killed one. This got me thinking of spiritual matters.
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Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.
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Spurred by a personal relationship with a homeless man who became her co-author, Cathy A. Small takes a compelling look at what it means and what it takes to be homeless.
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Readers 8 to 12 encounter amazing and unique role models from both history and today.
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A rock perched on a cliff has lots of potential energy, as does a spring that is tightly wound.
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Loving our neighbors means prioritizing the wellbeing of others over our own interests, regardless of the social gap between us.
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What do I say to young adults in my family when they say they have left the church because they were hurt by the church?
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As a Reformed Christian, I cling to the unconditionality of God’s grace, by which my sins are forgiven.
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As a middle-Eastern Jewish carpenter living on the road, Jesus certainly wasn't the light-skinned, rosy-cheeked man with kempt, flowing, brown locks traipsing through the pages of my childhood Bible.
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Worship vocal group Passion, featuring Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder and others, present a stirring first Christmas album.
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Soothing album explores the anticipation of Advent, the joy of Christmas, and the expectant hope of Jesus's return