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When Helping Hurts:How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself by Brian Fikkert & Steve Corbett Churches and individual Christians typically have faulty
assumptions about the causes of poverty, resulting in the
use of strategies that do considerable harm to poor people
and themselves. When Helping Hurts provides foundational
concepts, clearly articulated general principles and
relevant applications. The result is an effective and
holistic ministry to the poor, not a truncated
gospel.
A situation is assessed for whether relief, rehabilitation,
or development is the best response to a situation.
Efforts are characterized by an "assest based" approach
rather than a "needs based" approach. Short term mission
efforts are addressed and microenterprise development
(MED) is explored.
Often times when we believe we are doing good, we are
in
fact doing harm. When this happens we may all stand
back
and shout "I was only trying to help!" but the damage
is
done, and often cannot be reversed. Such is the case
with
many of the ways local congregations have contributed
through their ... Read More |
Counterfeit Gods:The False Promises of Money, Power, and Sex--and the Only Hope That Matters by Timothy Keller Have you ever thought money, power, or love would bring you
happiness? Discover how only God can wholly satisfy our
cravings! Keller explores Scripture to demonstrate how our
hearts can turn good, wholesome things into idols that
drive us. Using classic Bible stories, he reveals the
key
to understanding our society and transforming our own
minds.
The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol-
factory,"
taking good things and making them into idols that drive
us.
In "Counterfeit Gods", Keller applies his trademark
approach
to show us how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals
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the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own
hearts. This powerful message will cement Keller’s
reputation
as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial
time
-for both the faithful and the skeptical. ... Read More |
A Sweet and Bitter Providence:Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God by Piper, John The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of humanity, mercy
for the undeserving---Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz struggled with
these issues 3,000 years ago, and we're still dealing with
them today. Piper examines the Book of Ruth's themes and
issues a warning---Ruth and Boaz's relationship could
inspire you to take great risks for love's sake. 160 pages,
hardcover from Crossway. ... Read More |
Our Secure SalvationPreservation And Apostasy by Robert Peterson What marks the difference between assurance, and license?
The church seems to be populated by people who either don't
seem to care about sanctification or look at it and fear
for their salvation. How can we tread the pathway between
being confident in our preservation without falling into
apostasy? Peterson shows us how to understand this vital
doctrine through investigating 4 key elements.
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Voices from the Past:Puritan Devotional Readings by Richard Rushing TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING!
This work has long been anticipated. Glean from the wisdom
and spiritual depth of the Puritans during 2010 through
these 365 daily readings. Over the past fifty years there
has been a great resurgence of interest in the writings of
the Puritans. The reading of their works has brought great
benefit to the people of God in many lands. Christians from
many different backgrounds and cultures owe a great debt of
gratitude to those faithful pastors and preachers who
continue to speak through their writings even though they
have long since entered into their heavenly reward. The
Puritans really knew how to teach and apply God’s Word in
the Spirit’s power!
Richard Rushing has compiled this book of daily devotional
readings from his favourite Puritan authors because of the
great help he has gained from their Works. ‘How thrilling
it has been for me to read the ... Read More |
God versus SocialismA Biblical Critique of the New Social Gospel by Joel McDurmon God owns everything. That is is the biblical view: “The
earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and
those who dwell in it” (Ps. 24:1). God delegated
ownership and dominion of property to his Image, man (Gen 1:26–28).
God sanctioned the protection of private property in His
law—the Ten Commandments—including a prohibition of theft
(Ex. 20:15). Jesus (Matt. 19:18) and the Apostles (Acts 5;
Eph. 4:28) upheld this law.
The biblical witness is clear: God believes in private
property, and He not only desires us but commands us to
live by that rule as well.
Socialism is the belief that private property is a bad
idea. Socialists believe that governments should own most
or all property and distribute it as government
experts,
scientists, politicians, or occasionally voters see
fit.
Under socialism, the State puts itself in the place of
God
and says, “The earth is the State’s, and all it
contains,
the world, and those who ... Read More |
ESV Study Bible (Hardcover)Hardcover with Jacket by editors J.I. Packer & Wayne Grudem The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way--to understand the timeless truth of God's Word as a powerful, compelling, life-changing reality. To accomplish this, the ESV Study Bible combines the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV Bible text. The result is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published--with 2,752 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources. ... Read More |
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