The history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is visually presented through the words of a venerable historian and striking images compiled from old photographs, advertising pieces, and postcards that relate the cultural diversity apparent today in this favorite tourist destination. From all over the world, visitors marvel at the beautiful farms on limestone-based soil that is among the most productive land anywhere. Early settlers found it a Garden of Eden, and to this day the land attracts people concerned with diverse community life and productive industries that support the growing population. Learn about the area's history and traditions, and see everyday life conducted by everyday people of a thriving locale. Religious independence still thrives in the communities of Amish, Mennonite, Quaker, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish settlers from Swiss, Scottish, Irish, French Huguenot, German, and Hispanic origins, and the rural setting complements progressive towns where the future is part of the past.

Rising Vineyard Leader Unlocks the Supernatural Kingdom Promises of Romans 6-8 Many believers live with a gnawing sense that there must be more to the Christian life than what they're living. They stumble around with a deep sense of discontent or resignation, struggling to see how their faith is applicable, exciting, or even visible in their lives. What if the answer is that there is more to the gospel than we imagined? With bold honesty and fresh biblical insight, pastor and speaker Putty Putman reveals that the secret to a vibrant life of more is found not in what you do, but in who you are. Through the Holy Spirit, we are not just forgiven, but made new. This new identity makes possible a thrilling life of impact, adventure, blessing, and true freedom--a life, like Jesus' own, that is connected to and empowered by a God who is, and does, more than we ever imagined.

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.

Bad worship produces bad theology, and bad theology produces an unhealthy church. In Liturgical Theology, Simon Chan issues a call to evangelicals to develop a mature theology of the church--an ecclesiology that is grounded in the church's identity as a worshiping community. Evangelicals, he argues, are confused about the meaning and purpose of the church in part because they have an inadequate understanding of Christian worship. As a remedy for this ailment, Chan presents a coherent theology of the church that pays particular attention to the liturgical practices that have constituted Christian worship throughout the centuries. With a seasoned eye and steady hand, he guides the reader through these practices and unpacks their significance for theology, spirituality and the renewal of evangelicalism in the postmodern era. Chan's proposal advances the conversation among evangelicals regarding the relationship between theology and worship. In contrast to some theologians who have tended to emphasize a sociological analysis, Chan argues that we need to consider what is essential to the church's theological identity. Drawing on the larger Christian tradition, Chan argues that we discover that identity primarily in the structure and significance of Christian worship.

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.

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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.

To counter a growing threat of Soviet submarines and aircraft shortly after WWII, the Royal Netherlands Navy ordered new ships. Classified as ASW destroyer (onderzeebootjager), but so close to contemporary destroyers in terms of specifications. Still suffering from the havoc of war the national industry managed to design and construct these ships in two classes. Drenthe was of the more capable Type 47B series.

A unique keepsake of a very special time in a woman's life: her pregnancy. The nine months of pregnancy are a period of expectation, surprises, novelties, and busy preparation for the new baby. This contemporary, colorful journal commemorates that amazing time, giving the mom-to-be space to record her thoughts and emotions, and gather photographs and other souvenirs. It has pages to hold the first ultrasound; record the father's reactions; list favorite names; create a gift registry; and so much more. Moms will treasure this forever.

Mudpuppy On the Farm magnetic letters are lots of fun. Each colorful wooden magnet is a barnyard animal or something else found on a farm, as illustrated by Barn Eyes: horses, cows, sheep, duck, goose, cat, kittens, rabbits, dogs, pigs, hen and chicks and rooster, goat, mule, a bushel of apples, corn, carrots, hay bales, mice, a red tractor, and the farmer himself. Decorate the refrigerator or any metal surface for a real down-on-the-farm good time. The full magnetic backing will hold the letter firmly in position.
- Resealable double snap package closure
- Magnetic pieces made of 80% recycled wood
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- 40 1-3/4" tall wooden pieces per set
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In the thirty-five years since China instituted its One-Child Policy, 120,000 children mostly girls have left China through international adoption, including 85,000 to the United States. It's generally assumed that this diaspora is the result of China's approach to population control, but there is also the underlying belief that the majority of adoptees are daughters because the One-Child Policy often collides with the traditional preference for a son. While there is some truth to this, it does not tell the full story a story with deep personal resonance to Kay Ann Johnson, a China scholar and mother to an adopted Chinese daughter. Johnson spent years talking with the Chinese parents driven to relinquish their daughters during the brutal birth-planning campaigns of the 1990s and early 2000s, and, with China's Hidden Children, she paints a startlingly different picture. The decision to give up a daughter, she shows, is not a facile one, but one almost always fraught with grief and dictated by fear. Were it not for the constant threat of punishment for breaching the country's stringent birth-planning policies, most Chinese parents would have raised their daughters despite the cultural preference for sons. With clear understanding and compassion for the families, Johnson describes their desperate efforts to conceal the birth of second or third daughters from the authorities. As the Chinese government cracked down on those caught concealing an out-of-plan child, strategies for surrendering children changed from arranging adoptions or sending them to live with rural family to secret placement at carefully chosen doorsteps and, finally, abandonment in public places. In the twenty-first century, China's so-called abandoned children have increasingly become "stolen" children, as declining fertility rates have left the dwindling number of children available for adoption more vulnerable to child trafficking. In addition, government seizures of locally but illegally adopted children and children hidden within their birth families mean that even legal adopters have unknowingly adopted children taken from parents and sent to orphanages. The image of the "unwanted daughter" remains commonplace in Western conceptions of China. With China's Hidden Children, Johnson reveals the complex web of love, secrecy, and pain woven in the coerced decision to give one's child up for adoption and the profound negative impact China's birth-planning campaigns have on Chinese families.

The ESV Student Study Bible, adapted from the ESV Study Bible, contains 12,000+ study notes, book introductions and timelines, 80+ maps and illustrations, 120 character profiles, 900 "Did You Know?" facts, 10 topical articles, and more.

The Best Tree Lover's Journal for Roots, Leaves, and BranchesDive into a world of foliage with this stylish journal, featuring a cover with beautiful drawings of trees, roots, and leaves by artist Aria Jones. A perfect gift for tree enthusiasts. Unleash your thoughts with this modern journal. The Tree Lover's Journal is a multi-purpose tool for writing to-do lists, recipes, study notes, doodles, and tree sightings. Whether you're searching for a cute journal gift or everyday stationery supplies, the Tree Lover's Journal is a must-have for on-the-go writing, notes, or diary keeping. Perfect for lovers and collectors of trees, roots, and leaves. Enjoy this beautifully illustrated Demask flexcover journal packed with high-quality cream paper, and lay-flat binding. This beautiful journal is just the right size for your purse, backpack, or desktop. It's perfectly portable. An ideal companion for outdoor writing and journaling-made to catch every one of your personal musings. If you're looking for stationery supplies or vintage journals-like Peter Pauper Press, or Rifle Paper Co journals-then you'll love the Tree Lover's Journal.

The heart is the locus of the person- emotional, physical, and moral. But over and above all these dimensions, the heart is also the place of spiritual encounter with God. There are many ways to open one's heart. The heart is opened in those who love, and yet the heart is injured in those who sorrow. It is a deep well, and he who plumbs its depths can find spiritual wonders. Since God is constantly inviting each person to open his heart, he also wishes to heal those whose hearts have been bruised or injured by the hardships of life. Drawing freely from the writings of Scripture, the saints, and even Pascal, the author offers an initiation into this spirituality of the heart born out of the traditions of Orthodox Christianity. About the Author: Archpriest Michel Evdokimov is the author of numerous publications on Russian spirituality and Orthodoxy and is longtime professor of comparative literature at the University of Poitiers. In addition to his pastoral and teaching activities, Fr Michel also serves as the president of the Commission on Inter-Church Relations as part of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops in France. About the Translator: Professor Anthony P. Gythiel (1930-2014), great friend and collaborator with St Vladimir's Seminary Press, translated over a dozen works of Orthodox theology, including Ouspensky's Theology of the Icon, also available from SVS Press.

The Psalms have always been a special source of inspiration, comfort, and strength for believers. In his classic "Prayer, Praise & Promises," beloved teacher Warren Wiersbe offers readers a daily dose of the Psalms and all of the instruction, motivation, inspiration, and blessings they provide.
Unavailable for the past decade, this Wiersbe favorite is now repackaged for a new generation hungry for God's Word.

Calling all artists! Whatever your favorite medium--from charcoal and pencil to light washes--this popular sketchbook will work perfectly for you. It features medium-weight, acid-free paper with an attractive vellum finish, as well as perforated pages that make it easy to tear our any -masterpieces- you want to frame or give as a gift. This small-size sketchbook has a spiral binding and a classic black cover.

A new edition of the mid-20th century popular classic of a Spanish nobleman who accompanies Cortez to conquer Mexico. "Torrid, nonstop adventure. . . . First-rate, " "Time Magazine."

It is said that in Hawaii, the fish are as bright as the rainbow. Forty colorful images illustrate the fantastic undersea kingdom to be found surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. At 5 x 7, these wonderful watercolors are ready to enjoy as an art book, or to disassemble and mail, matt, or frame.

Photographer Paul Clemence captures the emblematic forms of Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture in 20 dramatic black-and-white postcards. Mail them or frame and hang as the fine art they are! This book is the perfect souvenir, and a must-have for lovers of South Beach, Art Deco, architecture, and photography.