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Is Your Church Failing LGBTQ People? Discover the Biblical Approach That Changes Everything The Christian church stands at a crossroads. On one side, congregations that boldly proclaim biblical truth about sexuality often do so with harsh judgment, driving away the very people Jesus came to save. On the other side, churches that warmly welcome LGBTQ individuals frequently abandon scriptural guidance, leaving seekers without the transformative power of God's Word. Both approaches fail. In The Christian Church's LGBTQ Failure, author Peter DeHaan confronts the false choice between truth and ...

Step back in time and dive into the intriguing lives of 200 OLD TESTAMENT SINNERS AND SAINTS in this captivating exploration by Peter DeHaan. From the well-known figures of Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, and Daniel, to the lesser-known characters that shaped biblical history, each person's story offers valuable insight and lessons for today’s believers. Delve into the lives of Cain and Abel, Noah and his descendants, Jacob and his twelve sons, King Solomon and his blunders, and the perseverance of Ruth and Esther. Discover the triumphs and tribulations, the faith and failures, of these ...

Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas with This Comprehensive Advent Devotional Are you looking for a meaningful way to prepare your heart for Christmas? Do you want to move beyond the commercialism of the holiday season and focus on the miraculous story of Jesus's birth? The Advent of Jesus: A Devotional Celebrating the Coming Savior offers a transformative journey through Scripture that will revolutionize how you experience the Christmas season. What Makes This Advent Devotional Unique: Multiple Perspectives: Experience Jesus's arrival through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, ...

Who would have thought finding a church home could be so hard? Peter and his wife have a strong marriage. But when it comes time to find a new church after they move, their differences couldn’t be more pronounced. At first, their aim is straightforward. He’ll write a book about the churches they visit. She’ll choose the one they’ll embrace as their new spiritual family. It sounds like a simple plan, but this Christian couple soon discovers their quest for a home church is far more difficult. An entertaining, poignant memoir for Christian believers, SHOPPING FOR CHURCH will give you ...

Forty insightful truths that will inspire you to live a life transformed by God’s love. Love is Patient is a devotional Bible study based on First and Second Corinthians that will help you apply life-changing lessons from Paul’s two most jam-packed letters. With clear teaching, comforting truths, and daily encouragement, you’ll uncover how Paul’s instructions to the Corinthian church two thousand years ago still apply to us today. Love is Patient will help you discover how to: develop a Christlike mindset encourage others on their faith journey handle conflict and disappointment in ...

Her enemies are vanquished. Her power is secure. But her greatest challenge is just beginning. Fifteen-year-old High Priestess Emma Barlow has done the impossible. She’s exposed corruption at the highest levels, brought a conspiracy to its knees, and seen her would-be murderer, Barney Clark, thrown behind bars. The world sees a victory, but the divine Sovereign she serves has a new command—one that is both baffling and terrifying: visit Barney in prison. Not for vengeance, but for a purpose that will test the very limits of her faith. While navigating the political chaos left in the ...

Emma Barlow continued her quest to fix the problems at the Temple. It was a long list. The fanatic priests in Alpha Group continued to oppose her. They protested, they challenged, and they accused. Then there was her nemesis, Barney Clark. Was he behind the priests’ rebellion? He was certainly up to something, Emma knew that for sure. They’d already failed twice to put him away. Would the third attempt succeed? Or would they strike out? Who was Emma to think she could be High Priestess anyway? Well, the Sovereign did. That should be enough. But she was just a teenager. What did she know...

With her nemesis out of her way for good, 15-year-old Emma can now focus on guiding the priests into their future. But new threats emerge. There is a cryptic text message, a confrontation with the Prime Minister, and more protests. In all this, Emma must balance her new role as High Priestess with going to school, caring for a puppy she hadn’t asked for, and finding time for her boyfriend. There aren’t enough hours in her day to do it all. Something has to give. If only she could return to being an ordinary teenager. Life was so much easier when her only concern was landing the lead in ...

She was chosen by a divine power. They were chosen by the people. Now, a war is brewing in the halls of government against all that she holds dear. Fifteen-year-old Emma Barlow isn't just a high school student; she's the High Priestess, the chosen leader of her faith, gifted with the Sovereign’s tangible power. But in a world where politics and faith are on a collision course, her divine calling has made her a target. The nation’s formidable Prime Minister sees Emma not as a blessed leader, but as a threat to her corrupt agenda. When a series of hostile bills are introduced in the ...

In her new role as High Priestess, Emma wants to bring about the release of the people arrested for heresy and sent for retraining. It’s her biggest challenge yet. But she doesn’t have a clue what to do. Well, she has ideas, but they’re nothing more than fanciful imagination. Each is unrealistic—totally impractical, with no hope for success. But when Joshua goes missing, she knows she must act. Without a plan, she and her ragtag band set out to do the impossible. They don’t know where they’re going or what they’ll do when they get there. The Sovereign merely says, “Trust me....

Do you have a spiritual thirst? Do you want to drink Living Water that only Jesus offers? Whether you are yet to take your first sip of Living Water or have been quenching your spiritual thirst for a long time, dig deeper into the Gospel of John to move forward on your spiritual journey. Embrace John’s—and Jesus’s—recuring themes of eternal life, love, and the need to believe. It could—it should—change everything. Explore profound truths in Living Water, a devotional Bible study based on John’s biography of Jesus. In Living Water, lifetime student of the Bible and founder of ...

Do you want to invite God into every part of your day? Learn how to see Jesus in all facets of your life—from faith and family to finances and full-time work. Christian spirituality isn’t just about attending church on Sunday. Instead, it takes practice to discover God’s hand in every part of your day and recognize his presence. In Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide: Celebrating the Spirituality of Everyday Life, you can learn how to experience biblical Christianity in all seasons. Through an informal, memoir-style collection of stories, you’ll acknowledge, discover, and celebrate ...

Unleash Your Writing Potential with Successful Author FAQs Are you ready to transform your passion for writing into a successful career? In Successful Author FAQs, Peter Lyle DeHaan—an industry veteran who turned his first gig into a thriving writing business—shares the hard-earned wisdom he’s gathered over decades. From crafting compelling narratives to mastering the complexities of publishing, this comprehensive guide answers the burning questions every aspiring author faces. Delve into 14 insightful sections covering everything from intentional writing to building a robust platform...

Do you lose customers about as fast as you gain them? It doesn’t have to be that way. Customer service isn’t a once-and-done effort. It takes ongoing work to truly meet your customers’ expectations. In Sticky Customer Service, unearth practical, action-oriented insights to help you turn customer service from an embarrassing weakness into a business strength. With over three decades of business and entrepreneurial experience, Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD, offers his prescriptions to serve customers better and stop driving them away. You’ll discover: • The three key areas where customer ...

What does your church do well? What could it do better? Are you sure? It’s time to put thoughts into action. This workbook will guide you—if you dare let it. Join church advocate Peter DeHaan, PhD, in a journey of self-discovery to pursue a meaningful spiritual community and help move faith from theory into conduct. Consider 175 thought-provoking questions in The More Than 52 Churches Workbook to propel your practices forward. Discover how to reform your church community and inform your spiritual journey: Explore the diversity of Jesus’s church and your essential role in it. Expand ...

In a world where faith is controlled and scripture is ignored, one girl’s secret quest could ignite a revolution…or get her killed. Fifteen-year-old Emma Barlow lives in an increasingly oppressive country where the Holy Text is a revered relic, not a book to be read. While her parents accept a status quo faith, Emma is driven by a spiritual hunger they can’t understand. In the quiet of her room, she secretly devours the words of the Holy Text, discovering a power and a purpose that set her apart. But in a nation where "heretics" are dragged away for retraining by ruthless enforcers, ...