Many readers are convinced that the Psalms are hopelessly "masculine," especially given that seventy-three of the 150 psalms begin with headings linking them to King David. In this volume, Denise Dombkowski Hopkins sets stories about women in the Hebrew Bible alongside Psalms 42-89 as "intertexts" for interpretation. The stories of women such as Hannah, Rahab, Tamar, Bathsheba, Susanna, Judith, Shiphrah, Puah, and the Levite's concubine can generate a different set of associations for psalm metaphors than have traditionally been put forward. These different associations can give the reader different views of the dynamics of power, gender, politics, religion, family, and economics in ancient Israel and in our lives today that might help to name and transform the brokenness of our world. From the Wisdom Commentary series Feminist biblical interpretation has reached a level of maturity that now makes possible a commentary series on every book of the Bible. It is our hope that Wisdom Commentary, by making the best of current feminist biblical scholarship available in an accessible format to ministers, preachers, teachers, scholars, and students, will aid all readers in their advancement toward God's vision of dignity, equality, and justice for all. The aim of this commentary is to provide feminist interpretation of Scripture in serious, scholarly engagement with the whole text, not only those texts that explicitly mention women. A central concern is the world in front of the text, that is, how the text is heard and appropriated by women. At the same time, this commentary aims to be faithful to the ancient text, to explicate the world behind the text, where appropriate, and not impose contemporary questions onto the ancient texts. The commentary addresses not only issues of gender (which are primary in this project) but also those of power, authority, ethnicity, racism, and classism, which all intersect. Each volume incorporates diverse voices and differing interpretations from different parts of the world, showing the importance of social location in the process of interpretation and that there is no single definitive feminist interpretation of a text.

Ons lees dikwels in die Bybel van mense wat gekies is om God te dien, maar wat beteken dit werklik om gekies te wees? Om deur Jesus gekies te wees, het wonderlike en verreikende implikasies – hoewel dit meer sê oor die Een wat kies as oor die een wat gekies is. Ons is geliefd, want Hy is liefde. Ons is gered, want Hy is genadig. Ons behoort aan God se familie, want Jesus nooi ons, waardeur al die beloftes in die Bybel vir ons net so waar is as wat dit in die Bybelse tyd was.

Jy is Myne is ’n interaktiewe Bybelstudie met 8 studies gebaseer op die eerste reeks van The Chosen, die gewilde aanlyn TV-reeks oor die lewe van Jesus. Dit loop hand aan hand met elke episode om jou op ’n unieke manier aan die Bybel bekend te stel. Dit bied:

• ’n indiepte kyk na Jesaja 43 en die vervulling daarvan in Jesus se lewe, asook dié van sy volgelinge.
• Skrifgedeeltes en aanhalings uit die TV-reeks.
• Vrae vir nadenke vir groepe of individue.

Wat gebeur nadat jy besef en aanvaar Jesus het jou inderdaad gekies? Wanneer ons aan Hom behoort, kry ons nie net ’n nuwe identiteit nie; ons word in ’n nuwe realiteit ingelei – een wat eg, kragtig en lewensveranderend is.

Geseënd is julle is ’n interaktiewe Bybelstudie in 8 sessies vir individue of kleingroepe gebaseer op die tweede reeks van die aanlyn TV-reeks The Chosen. Hierdie studie stel beide die Ou en Nuwe Testament op ’n vars en verstaanbare manier bekend. Elke studie is gebaseer op ’n episode van die reeks en bevat:

• ’n dieper studie van God se karakter, krag en beloftes met Jesus se Bergpreek as raamwerk.
• Skrifgedeeltes en aanhalings uit elke episode.
• Bybelteks as agtergrond vir die studie.
• Breedvoerige inligting oor karakters.
• Addisionele brokkies insiggewende Bybel-inligting.
• Leidende vrae vir nadenke en bespreking vir individue of groepe.

Berdine se lewe in Johannesburg is vir goed verby, en die verbintenis met haar familie en vriende wat sy jare lank verwaarloos het, is aan die herstel.

Haar ouma Bertha se nalatenskap van diensbaarheid en naasteliefde staan voorop vir Berdine en haar droom om ’n kliniek op te rig om die armes gratis te bedien gaan nie om eie eer nie. Dit gebeur nie oornag nie en ten spyte van haar nuutgevonde geloof pak die twyfel en mismoedigheid haar beet. Berdine loop ook ’n pad met Tiekie en haar babadogtertjie en sy kuier weer by Bekkie. Sy leer die vernames van die dorp ken wat hul naaste met onselfsugtige liefde dien.

Dieter Daneel is steeds aan die voorpunt van omtrent elke bedrywigheid en met die naamgee-seremonie, toe die skuiling aan Bertha Human opgedra word ter waardering van haar jare lange diens aan die dorp en sy mense, word die wêreld onderstebo gekeer en Berdine weereens voor ’n keuse gestel.

What happens after you realize and accept that Jesus has indeed chosen you? Once we belong to Him, we’re not only given a new identity; we’re ushered into a new reality – one that is sure, powerful and life-changing.

Blessed Are the Chosen is an 8-lesson interactive Bible study for individuals or small groups based on season 2 of the groundbreaking television show, The Chosen. This study brings both the Old and New Testaments to life in an approachable and conversational way. It works in tandem with each episode of the show and includes:

• A deeper look at God’s character, power and promises using the framework of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
• Script excerpts, quotes and illustrations from each episode.
• Scripture to provide lesson context.
• Pictures and bios of characters for increased connection.
• Conversational features to invite Bible knowledge.
• Guiding questions for group or individual discussion or reflection.

There's a shadow that's settled over the hearts of men today. Masculinity is in crisis. Critiques about the dangers of toxic masculinity and the abuses of patriarchal systems have grown louder than ever. The very notions of masculinity and manhood are under attack. In response to cultural shifts, some have doubled down on old stereotypes in ways that just add to the conflict and confusion.

The result? Many men simply feel paralyzed--worried about saying the wrong thing, unsure what to do with their ambitions or strengths, simultaneously tempted and shamed by a hypersexualized and pornified culture. Our models and mentors have failed us. Based on their years of working in men's ministry, Bethke and Tyson have good news for men looking for clarity and courage in this age of quiet desperation.

In Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive, they help men:

• Overcome the temptations of escapism, passivity, or overcompensation
• Combat the most harmful shadows that men battle today, including loneliness, apathy, distraction, lust, and shame
• Embrace masculinity as a God-given gift, not a curse to be avoided, suppressed, or battled

An entire generation of men is being told they should abdicate the responsibility and joy of living into God's calling on their lives—don't be one of them. If you're a man who's wondering what to do with your strength, your longings, and your gifts, it's time to step out of the shadows. Jesus has a vision for you.

Live boldly and act on your most powerful beliefs with this life-changing guide to faith, positive thinking, and spiritual fulfillment with this book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen, now updated and expanded with the study guide included for the 20th Anniversary edition.

We all have our list of things we want to have “someday.” Whether it’s for a better job, a stronger marriage, a happier home, more gratifying relationships with friends, or simply accomplishing more and leaving a lasting legacy, we think that tomorrow is the day to start our journey towards our goals. But then tomorrow comes and we’re still crowded in by the demands of mundane routines and other people’s priorities. How do you break out and experience the full potential that God intended you to have?

In Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help you overcome every obstacle you may encounter. This updated and expanded version will give you a way to improve your life for good and help you experience victory, joy, and satisfaction with seven steps:

• Enlarge your vision
• Develop a healthy self-image
• Discover the power of your thoughts and words
• Let go of the past
• Find strength through adversity
• Live to give
• Choose to be happy

Your life has a divine purpose and destiny. Put these principles to work today and see how you begin living your best life now!

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? has inspired and changed tens of millions of lives … more than any modern book.

Rick has updated and expanded the book with new chapters on the greatest barriers to living your purpose, plus 42 video introductions to each chapter theme, and 42 additional audio messages that go deeper into each chapter.

He has also created a new small group curriculum and new sermon series for pastors, and new follow-up events to conserve the evangelistic and discipleship results you will experience.

In the original 40 Days of Purpose campaign, churches averaged 28% growth in attendance, and over 100% growth in small group Bible study! People WANT to know their purpose in life!

The Purpose Driven Life will enable a new generation in your church to discover God’s purposes for their lives and empower your church with a fresh new wind of hope, joy, and vitality!

The uniqueness of this commentary is its detailed, first-time uncovering of evidence that there were two editions of Proverbs, the first in the time of Solomon and the second created by "the men of Hezekiah" in support of King Hezekiah's historic religious reforms. Up to this time the puzzling features of the book's design, purpose, and message are clarified in this light and the book's relevance for its time and ours greatly enhanced.