Between adolescence and adulthood is a new stage of life: emerging adulthood. Those in their twenties and early thirties find themselves in transition. This "provisional adulthood" is a time of identity exploration and instability in which one's vocation, purpose, relationships and spirituality are all being renegotiated. Many emerging adults lose sight of God and experience significant confusion and brokenness. Others unexpectedly reconnect with the Christian faith and seek deeper discipleship, yet lack helpful mentoring and direction. Veteran disciplemakers Rick Dunn and Jana Sundene offer concrete guidance for those who shepherd and care for emerging adults. Some traditional models of disciplemaking focus on a set curriculum to be transferred from the discipler to the disciplee. Dunn and Sundene instead emphasize relational rhythms of discernment, intentionality and reflection to meet emerging adults where they are at and then to walk with them further into the Christlife. Whether you're an older adult ministering to the next generation or a younger adult with a heart for your peers, this book is an accessible, hopeful guide for effective ministry to emerging adults.

Originated by Joy Drake and Kathy Tyler while living at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, The Transformation Game is a joyful way to discover more about yourself and others. Just as life is filled with insights, setbacks, pain and miracles, so is The Transformation Game.

It mirrors players' lives with amazing accuracy: highlighting strengths, identifying blind spots and bringing fresh perspectives to current challenges. Self discovery and growth become exciting and fun with this extraordinary tool of clarification and communication. Because The Transformation Game responds directly to the heart of any issue, you will want to experience it over and over again to clarify important personal issues and gain immediate direction on your next steps.

You will find new ways to enhance your relationships and recognize your personal contribution and abilities. Discover a stress-free balance of work and play, deepen your understanding of yourself and others and receive inspiration and practical support. Whether you want to solve a problem, look at a relationship, or change some unproductive behavior, this is the game for you.

Players begin by choosing a question or issue which becomes their Personal Playing Focus. Each player moves a personality marker along a Life Path on the game board, entering at the Physical Level and eventually progressing through the Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Levels. Playing The Transformation Game enables you to interact with your family and friends in stimulating, supportive and caring ways.

A complete pack of 52 Life Angel cards is included in every game and can be played by itself to encourage individual creativity and to enhance your ability to interact successfully in relationships. Choose an Angel at the start of new venture or on other special occasions. Select a card to support you with a particular task or to overcome an obstacle or simply to give you a direction to focus on for a certain period of time. Let an Angel card join you as a companion, and your life will be richer and more meaningful.

Contents:

• 1 Game Board
• 52 Life Angel Cards
• 100 Life Insight Cards
• 100 Life Setback Cards
• 12 Life Square Cards
• 20 Universal Feedback Cards
• 404 Awareness Cards
• 16 Scorecards
• 16 Service Tokens
• 4 Markers
• 1 Coin
• 1 Die
• 24 Pain Cards
• 4 Personal Unconscious Envelopes
• 1 Next Step Pad
• 1 Guidebook

Vintage deck of 52 cards with miniature cards in the upper left corners and descriptive pictures with meanings on the remaining portions of the cards. Also suitable as a regular deck of playing cards. Includes instructions.

We often regard the author of the Gospel of Mark as an obscure figure about whom we know little. Many would be surprised to learn how much fuller a picture of Mark exists within widespread African tradition, tradition that holds that Mark himself was from North Africa, that he founded the church in Alexandria, that he was an eyewitness to the Last Supper and Pentecost, that he was related not only to Barnabas but to Peter as well and accompanied him on many of his travels. In this provocative reassessment of early church tradition, Thomas C. Oden begins with the palette of New Testament evidence and adds to it the range of colors from traditional African sources, including synaxaries (compilations of short biographies of saints to be read on feast days), archaeological sites, non-Western historical documents and ancient churches. The result is a fresh and illuminating portrait of Mark, one that is deeply rooted in African memory and seldom viewed appreciatively in the West.

Some invitations we desperately want: "Will you marry me?" "Would you consider a promotion?" Other invitations we never want to receive but must respond to all the same: "What treatment do you want for your tumor?" Invitations pound away at the coastlines of the soul with a transforming force. God is also sending invitations. Sometimes they seem less compelling than anything on my to-do list. Why would I want to say yes to the invitation to rest when I'm already so far behind? Why follow when I could lead? Why accept invitations to weep or to admit I am wrong or to wait? Saying yes might slow me down, sabotage my agenda and even undo who I think I am. Adele Calhoun, author of the popular Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, offers a book about invitations like these--divine invitations we miss or ignore because we've said yes to going with the cultural flow. While these invitations from God can sometimes be difficult to accept, they can heal and restore even as they shape where we go, what we do and who we become. What we say yes to, what we say no to forms the terrain of our future. Included in this book are reflection questions and exercises as well as overview charts with recommended disciplines to guide you through each theme. As you attend to the often hidden, quiet voice of the Great Inviter, you will find yourself as God created you to be.

Show your RAVENCLAW(TM) house pride with this handy pocket notebook collection featuring graphics based on the epic HARRY POTTER(TM) films. Featuring three unique designs, this colorful set of pocket notebooks celebrates the wisest house in HOGWARTS(TM) with one ruled, one blank, and one grid-lined notebook--perfect for all your note-taking needs.

Balance in a box: accessible prompts in a pick-me-up package that will genuinely help to cultivate a more balanced life, including mindfulness practices and self-care activities. The gift of rejuvenation and calm, this is a perfect way to refresh for New Year, New You-or anytime of the year. Includes 50 faux matchsticks with printed prompts. Fans of Mindfulness Cards and Spark Happiness or The Little Book of Mindfulnesswill love this gift. This gift is ideal for: * Parents * Brides * Soul nurturers

Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after they were written. The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Advice appears under the following chapters: 1. Personalities 2. How to Avoid Discord 3. Habits 4. Financial Matters 5. Evenings at Home 6. Jealousy 7. Recreation 8. Food 9. Dress 10. Entertaining 11. Household Management 12. Children 'Among the bon mots there is much wisdom. They would make great stocking fillers, or wedding anniversary gifts!' Good Book Guide (October 2007)

In a world without wood, we might not be here at all. We wouldn't have had the fire, heat, and shelter that allowed us to expand into the planet's colder regions. If civilization somehow did develop, our daily lives would be vastly different: there would be no violins, baseball bats, chopsticks, or wine corks. The book you are now holding wouldn't exist.

Spike Carlsen's A Splintered History of Wood is a grand celebration of all things wooden and the characters who lovingly shape them--eccentric artisans and passionate enthusiasts who have created some of the world's most beloved musical instruments, feared weapons, dazzling architecture, and bizarre forms of transportation. From champion chainsaw carvers to blind woodworkers, from the Miraculous Staircase to the Lindbergh kidnapping case, here is a passionate, personal, amazingly entertaining exploration of nature's greatest gift.

Featuring eye-catching geometric designs by artist Marleigh Culver, this kit invites you to relax through the meditative process of painting by number. When completed, you'll have three beautiful abstract paintings to gift or display. Includes three pre-printed art boards, six pots of acrylic paint, two paintbrushes, and an instruction guide. Perfect for anyone looking for creative ways to unplug and slow down!

This high-quality die-cast metal mini projector shines the Jurassic World logo onto nearby surfaces! Kit includes: * 3" die-cast metal light projector that shines the Jurassic World logo onto nearby walls and surfaces * 32-page mini book featuring history, fun facts, and full-color images from the Jurassic films Batteries included.

Send your best wishes with Denise Fiedler's beautifully reproduced artwork on these full-colour Paste Dogs QuickNotes notecards, packaged in a sleek reusable box with magnetic snap closure. Paste Dogs companion to Paste Cats (ISBN 9781623256074), includes 4 creative paper collage designs for a fun take on stationery. Our QuickNotes are perfect to keep on hand for any occasion notes and greetings to friends and family. Our on-trend designs and high print quality make our cards the best value out there. We choose the best images from well-known classic and contemporary fine artists as well as talented up-and-coming illustrators and designers from around the globe. 20 notecards and envelopes 5 each of 4 images Packaged in a sleek, sturdy flip-top box with magnetic closure Cards printed on coated paper stock to bring out their full colour Cards and envelopes bundled together with a paper belly band inside each box Box measurements 95 x 142 x 36 mm.

Since the beginning of Christianity, the Lord's Prayer has occupied an important place in the lives of Jesus's disciples, for it is the prayer Jesus himself taught them. Like other biblical prayers, the Lord's Prayer contains words people offer to God. But since this prayer is from Jesus and is part of Scripture, it is also God's Word to people. When we say this prayer, not only are we speaking to God, but God is also speaking to us. Highly regarded New Testament scholar William Wright shows how this classic text can speak afresh to the life of the church today. He integrates critical exegesis, theological exposition, and Christian spirituality to explicate the theological substance of the Lord's Prayer. His goal is to help readers come to know God and love God and others more deeply through a focused study of this important Christian prayer. The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School.

Greg Graffin is frontman, singer and songwriter for the punk band Bad Religion. He also happens to have a Ph.D. in zoology and wrote his dissertation on evolution, atheism and naturalism. Preston Jones is a history professor at a Christian college and a fan of Bad Religion's music. One day, on a whim, Preston sent Greg an appreciative e-mail. That was the start of an extraordinary correspondence. For several months, Preston and Greg sent e-mails back and forth on big topics like God, religion, knowledge, evil, evolution, biology, destiny and the nature of reality. Preston believes in God; Greg sees insufficient evidence for God's existence. Over the course of their friendly debate, they tackle such cosmic questions as: Is religion rational or irrational? Does morality require belief in God? Do people only believe in God because they are genetically predisposed toward religion? How do you make sense of suffering in the world? Is this universe all there is? And what does it all matter? In this engaging book, Preston and Greg's actual e-mail correspondence is reproduced, along with bonus materials that provide additional background and context. Each makes his case for why he thinks his worldview is more compelling and explanatory. While they find some places to agree, neither one convinces the other. They can't both be right. So which worldview is more plausible? You decide.

This 12-month undated planner features iconic imagery and beloved quotes from the Harry Potter films and is a perfect gift for Harry Potter fans.

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PERFECT FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS: Achieve HERMIONE GRANGER-levels of organization! This undated planner is perfect for keeping both students and professionals organized