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Title: Finding Favor with the King

Subtitle: Preparing for Your Moment in His Presence

Author: Tommy Tenney

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-10

Publisher: Bethany House

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Have you ever needed a "that" night? Or a "that" day? A point in time before which things were going wrong, but after which, things began to go right? What are the ingredients to a that night? What is mixed into the recipe? Understanding what goes into creating that moment of divine favor was Esther's ultimate secret. She learned how to find favor with the King.

Members Reviews:

a great revelation!

i love this book. i am going to listen as much as i can. i recommend this book, if you want to have quality time with the King

Blessed

The book help me learn so many different things. Seeking God is more important then seeking finances, people and other things that can be washed away. I love the book of Ester which I was fasting and praying during reading the book and it's open my eyes much better.

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Title: The Mystery of Faith

Subtitle: An Introduction to Catholicism

Author: Michael J. Himes

Narrator: Michael J. Himes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-10

Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Beginning with discussions of Trinity, Grace, the Incarnation, and Salvation, Himes moves into an exploration of Church as the continuing presence of Jesus Christ in the world today. After discussing Baptism and baptismal commitment, he focuses on the Eucharist and its importance in building community. Following a discussion of the Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders, Himes explores the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Christian community, and concludes with an exploration of the great gift known as the Church's Tradition.

Critic Reviews:

"Drawn from a video production based on the author's book of the same name, this audio is like an undergraduate course - intellectually rich, dry, and sometimes funny. The author/narrator is a self-contained, experienced cleric who delivers his reflections sometimes as an offering, sometimes as a gentle admonition, and always with the tone of someone with full authority over his teachings. The 10 current issues he covers are the Trinity, grace, incarnation, salvation, church, baptism, the Eucharist, sacraments of vocation, reconciliation, and tradition. Useful to all thinking people, these concise lessons are all satisfying and grounded in the Church's tradition of thinking and reflection." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

simplistic but complex

Himes does a great job at putting some complicated religious terms in ways that anyone can read and understand. Anyone, whether they are christian or not can read this book and have a basic understanding of what Grace is or what Sin is etc. to a catholic. Each chapter is labeled with a single word and that is the topic that is going to be delved into in great detail for the next 10-15 pages. He uses down-to-earth language so nothing seems difficult or complex but you come away with a great knowledge of what it means to have faith.

It's a wonderful book to introduce someone to writings of faith becuase it gives a backround for all the topics central to catholicism

Accessible and enriching

Clear, precise, practical, engaging, reflective, common sense language, accessible any level of learning and a refreshing approach to a rich historical and spiritual tradition. Granted written for those who are considering joining the Catholic community, it is worth reading for any Christian to make sense of profound concepts in a approachable manner. The chapter concluding reflective questions provide a pause to savor and consider the previous chapter alone or in conversation.

Five Stars

Came in perfect condition!

Four Stars

great resource for RCIA

Five Stars

perfect.

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Title: Stumbling toward Faith

Author: Renée N. Altson

Narrator: Rebecca Rogers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-10

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Author Renee Altson understands all about being hurt, feeling alone, and full of doubt. While her story is an extreme example of abuse and mistreatment done in the name of God, her struggles with God as Father and with faith and disbelief are universal.

This book is a perfect companion for those who have survived or know someone who has survived abuse, as well as for anyone who has ever questioned whether the journey toward faith is worthwhile. As you stumble with Renee, you will discover new deep places within your own heart and the freedom to question a God who is big enough to handle your doubts. May this book help you learn the breath and depth of the love of God and may the prayer you offer be the same as Renee's: "I believe. Help my unbelief."

Members Reviews:

gripping, unsettling, beautiful, broken, & lovely

I heard of this book from the introduction to Rob Bell's book, Love Wins. If you've read that intro, then you know why I ran to buy this book (the excerpt he chose is pretty startling). I wasn't sure why I wanted to read it, but I now realize God wanted and has used this book to help me in my journey of healing from my past.

I cannot stress enough how vulnerable this book is. When you hear someone's story, it is an act of faith & courage. And that faith & courage then, allows us to face and look at our own stories and be honest with ourselves and others.

This book felt like I was sitting in a chair listening to a beautiful human being sharing her story with me. I cried -literally all the time... Like, weeping; both at the horror she endured and also as a kind of realization that it was ok for me to cry and deal with my junk.

This is a deeply personal book and I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you, Renée for sharing it with us.

Emotionally difficult but worthy read

.Altson gives an honest account of her faith journey despite the abuse she suffered at the hands of those she should have been able to trust the most. Her honesty is what makes this an emotionally difficult read, but also what makes it well worth your time. I chose to read it because of my own abusive past, and often found myself nodding along with her story. For me, reading her story was part of my healing process. But, even if you have not been abused, it is a good read for understanding what it's like for those of us who have been, and how the church has often failed us.

A Must Read!!!

A must read! Sad insightful story of the depths and depravity of families and the beautiful healing power of Jesus.

This is a great read. The author writes a person is searching ...

This is a great read. The author writes a person is searching for God despite all her hurts and pains suffered by the hands of those who say they are a follower of God. The struggled with the mind. The things Christians don't talk about.

This is one of my favorite books. I have purchased multiple copies and given ...

This is one of my favorite books. I have purchased multiple copies and given them as gifts. Renee writes in such a way that you can relate, even though you did not experience her situations.

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Title: Original Sinners

Subtitle: A New Interpretation of Genesis

Author: John Coats

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-10

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In this vivid new interpretation of Genesis, former Episcopal priest John R. Coats looks at the ancient text and its characters in a new light, as stories about people whose day-to-day concerns, triumphs, and failures are not unlike our own. In fact, understanding the people and stories of Genesis can help you understand your own life, family, and colleagues.

In the relationships between Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau, Rachel and Leah, and Joseph and his brothers, for instance, you can see an all-too-familiar escalation of the toxic sibling or even workplace rivalries that tear at the fabric of contemporary life. And in Abraham's ponderous response to the command to "Go forth" and Noah's unquestioning commitment to build the ark, you can revisit the question of your own life's path---your calling.

In Original Sinners, these characters take on stunning contemporary relevance as they find themselves confronted with extraordinary situations and circumstances that they'd neither asked for nor had anything to say about. Using stories from his life as well as the lives of people he's known, Coats creates a model that can be used to examine your own life and discover aspects of yourself in the characters whose lives unfold in these primordial stories. Weaving together biblical scholarship from many traditions with his own reflections on modern life experiences, Coats explores the character strengths and weaknesses of the men and women in Genesis (and of his own character), revealed through their handling of ordinary matters of life and death as well as in their encounters with the divine.

Was Jacob a heartless grifter or simply clever? Was Eve the original sinner or an innocent? Was Joseph a self-absorbed brat or a forward-thinking leader? In Original Sinners, Coats pulls back the wrappings that have hidden the humanity of biblical figures and reveals the vibrant drama of these foundational narratives.

Members Reviews:

A Personal View of Genesis

Whether you have never read Genesis or have it memorized, you owe it to yourself to look at it from a new perspective. The author brings Genesis to life by making it relevant, even contemporary, in a way that you just don't get in church. Coats helps us find common ground with Adam, with Cain, even with the serpent. The author's personal anecdotes make the obscure and arcane seem personal and accessible. My only gripe is that Coats can't decide if this book is about Genesis or himself. In many areas, the autobiographical distracts from an otherwise profound analysis. Despite that, I still highly recommend this book. You'll never read Genesis the same way again.

The narrator, Sean Runnette, was perfect. If only he narrated every Audible book.

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Title: Deep Church

Author: Jim Belcher

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-09

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In Deep Church, Belcher brings the best insights of all sides to forge a third way between emerging and traditional. In a fair and evenhanded way, Belcher explores the proposals of such emerging church leaders as Tony Jones, Brian McLaren and Doug Pagitt. He offers measured appreciation and affirmation as well as balanced critique. Moving beyond reaction, Belcher provides constructive models from his own church planting experience and paints a picture of what this alternate, deep church looks like--a missional church committed to both tradition and culture, valuing innovation in worship, arts and community but also creeds and confessions.

©2009 Jim Belcher; (P)2009 christianaudio.com

Members Reviews:

Deep Church for Beginners

I am reading quite a few books on the church in recent weeks and this one has moved to the top of the list for books I respect and value.

This is a very good book, but I think it's audience will mainly be for church or mission leaders who are interested in and already familiar with the names, the issues, and the positions swirling around the "debates" about the Traditional Church, Evangelical Church and Emergent Church.

Before I tell you why I like this book, I have one main criticism.

I don't know if Third Way is the best language to use. I think there are more partners in this conversation than just the Traditional Church (which he doesn't really describe or define) and the Emergent Church (which he describes and defines very well). And he eliminates from the conversation, the Evangelical Church, except to occasionally make some general comments about parts of the Evangelical movement (which is a very broad and diverse movement). I am an Evangelical who probably has a generous orthodoxy and a sampled faith that I believe is very meaningful... and a pastor of a church that does not fall into any of the categories Belcher described.

However, this is a very good book. Here are a few things I really like about it.

He does a great job explaining the three main sub-groups within the Emergent Label. This is very helpful for the Emergent movement is far from monolithic. In fact, after reading Deep Church, I even wonder if the term Emergent is helpful, for it automatically lumps some very different people together who are quite far apart. It is always important to understand the nuances within a movement and some of the nuances are more like fissures.

He does a nice job explaining classical orthodoxy or "mere Christianity" or the Great Tradition as vital for Deep Church. This is a key point and it grows with significance as he moves through the book. I think a lot more work needs to be done to map out what the Great Tradition is, but he makes a good case for its importance.

He does an exemplary job writing a "generous" critique of both Traditional and Emergent approaches and charting out another way. I especially appreciate the warm, irenic, respectful way he critiques the Revisionist Camp within the Emergent Movement (think McLaren, Tony Jones and Doug Pagitt). He refers to his "Reformed misgivings" about the Revisionist's theology. Whether he is right on all his critiques (and I think he is on most of them), he is certainly very right in the conversational, respectful way of engaging with that position.

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Title: (05) Deuteronomy, NKJV Voice Only Audio Bible

Author: Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Narrator: Bob Souer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-09

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Hear God's written Word spoken, period. Thomas Nelson introduces the NKJV Voice Only Audio Bible. Narrated by Bob Sourer, you can hear just the Word of God, from beginning to end, Genesis to Revelation, through the voice of a master storyteller. In Luke 4:4, Jesus said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'"

Listen to more books of the

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©1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc.; (P)2009 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

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Title: Nice Girls Don't Change the World

Author: Lynne Hybels

Narrator: Connie Wetzell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-29-09

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Who you really are as an individual is exactly what delights God and what the world needs. Lynne Hybels knows. Sharing from her personal journey, she reveals the tremendous importance of resisting the forces that would shape you into something otherand lessthan who God made you to be.

©2005 Lynne Hybels (P)2009 Zondervan

Members Reviews:

Great Read!

This book was uplifting and inspiring and all women should read to understand that God loves us unconditionally by grace. We do not have to earn his love, we need to allow ourselves to receive his love and be guided by his will to share our true selves and our gifts and talents to others and the world. We need to be good women who speak our truth!

It's good but too short.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Lacking more supporting data. It's very short, offers very little to the reader of HOW TO overcome being nice. Nice actually means foolish, ignorant or to ignore...very few know this. There should have been more in her book on how to be loving and strong in God. Though I understand what she was trying to portray.

Pretty Good

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I thought it this book would have more depth to the topic. It's an okay book, but not something I would recommend purchasing. It has some good lines, good stories. Just wasn't what I expected.

If youve listened to books by Lynne Hybels before, how does this one compare?

Never listened to her before.

What does Connie Wetzell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She was pretty good. Never heard her before, but I think she did a good job.

Was Nice Girls Don't Change the World worth the listening time?

It's okay. Some might like it, but I thought it lacked depth. It's a short book, so if you are short on time and need a boost, you might like it.

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Title: All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes

Subtitle: Christians and Popular Culture

Author: Kenneth A. Myers

Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-04-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Where did popular culture come from? Why is it the way it is? How does it influence Americans in general and Christians in particular? Ken Myers offers fascinating answers. He sees pop culture as a culture of diversion, preventing people from asking questions about their origin and destiny and about the meaning of life. Two aspects stand out: a quest for novelty and a desire for instant gratification. In addition, this culture offers something very appealing: the illusion that we set our own standards, are the master of our fate, deserve a break, and are worth it.

©1989 Kenneth A. Myers; (P)1995 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"A magnificent and timely book. Fresh, witty, informative, trenchant, and eminently sane, Ken Myers' book is a must for thoughtful evangelicals....I only hope there are enough of them left to read it." (Os Guinness)

"Ken Myers has made an excellent contribution here, dealing not only with the roots of popular culture in social history and philosophy but also with its ultimate impact on character." (Dick Keyes, L'Abri Fellowship)

Members Reviews:

Balanced Position

Good balanced position on popular culture and Christianity. Attempts to stay away from both extremes.

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Title: A Portrait of Jesus

Author: Joseph F. Girzone

Narrator: Raymond Todd

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Girzone seeks to personify Christ in the minds of readers by asking some simple questions: "What did people see in Jesus as He walked down the street? How did He approach others and what would these people take away from meeting Him? What do His actions tell us about how we can live our lives today?" Girzone's empowering and loving understanding of the heart of Christianity will make this another groundbreaking classic in the tradition of his Joshua and Never Alone.

Critic Reviews:

"Girzone draws on the wisdom of the centuries, writing with humanity and spirit." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Girzone's empathy for the loneliness and insecurity of being human guides readers toward a more satisfying religious experience." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Inspirational, uplifting, and devine

I enjoyed "A Portrait of Jesus" very much and would like to recommend it to anyone who likes to get to know Jesus in all His glory, deity, and humbleness. I have read all of Joseph Girzone books many times and I am saddened that there aren't any more to read. He was such a inspirational, eloquent and knowledgeable writer. And he has a way of lifting my spirits! Thank you for making it possible to purchase these divine books. I will order some more for my friends soon so I can share these beautiful stories with them.

A simplistic way of bringing Jesus' presence to our humanity

Joseph Girzone writes this portrait of Jesus with a knowledge of the person of Jesus. He walks the talk. Because he knows Jesus personnally, Joseph Girzone can make a difference in his writings. This is not an intellectual account of Jesus, it is not fiction, it is a walk with Our Lord, his friendship with Jesus. This book does have an historical slant, you have to read in between the lines to discover Joseph Girzone's inner life with Jesus. This inner life is instilled in all of Joseph Girzones books but his first book Joshua is still my personal favorite. At last someone writes about the person of Jesus in an intimate, simple way. So simple that you have a hard time believing that this is why Jesus came on earth. Like the famous song from the movie Alfie, Is That All There Is?. I have heard the saying the hardest action to take is to see with the heart and not with the head. Joseph Girzone has a wonderful way of writing to make this happen. He does not force us to believe in his Jesus. This is not his way, nor is it Jesus' way, he simply and beautifully brings Jesus alive in his writings. I have personally read many many books on the theology of Jesus but Joseph Girzone's books have taken the log out of my own eyes and left me with a more open heart to try to live my life more fully. To walk the path of the Gospel in a more straight forward way.

Simple, eloquent -- a Portrait of Jesus

If you are interested in the Teachings of Jesus and acquiring a deeper and more personal understanding of what He was like, how he lived ... this is a must read. An exquisite writing, heartfelt and touching. Girzone writes the most simple, but eloquent books about Jesus, His life, and His teachings. This is a book to read over and over. I love every book I've ever read by Joseph Girzone (and I've read most of them) -- but this is my favorite.

A Portrait of Jesus

I have all the books in the "Joshua" series written by Fr. Girzone.

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Title: Finding Our Way Again

Subtitle: The Return of the Ancient Practices

Author: Brian McLaren

Narrator: Paul Michael

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-09

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Brian McLaren guides us on this quest for an explanation of these spiritual practices, many of which go all the way back to Abraham and the establishment of Israel. In the midst of contemporary Christianity, we discover the beauty of these ancient disciplines and the transformation through Christ that each can provide.

Members Reviews:

A Little More Intellectual Than I Expected

To be fair, I have to tell you that we ordered this book for our small groups at UCC. My copy was late getting here and so I started at a later chapter. I just could not get into the style or "voice' of the work. So, I felt good about donating it to the library so someone with more time and spiritual bent will enjoy it.

Judy Helm Wright aka "Auntie Artichoke", author and speaker

Well written and encouraging to the journey

I truly enjoyed 'Finding Our Way Again' by Brian McLaren, as I found it to be well rounded and captured a depth that has been largely missing in our culture. I think he sets up the seven ancient practices very well, and I look forward to the rest of series. This is just an introduction to the practices of fixed hour of prayer, Sabbath, Fasting, Tithing, The Sacred Meal, The Liturgical Year and Pilgrimage, which all have a unique book and author for each practice. I have always found Brian's writing so encouraging and yet it has such a generous amount of challenge within it, and that is definitely the case with this book. Although I have noticed other reviewers negatively speaking about Brian's use of other religions and their approaches to some of the same practices, I found it helpful and broadened my perspective. I love the metaphors and stories Brian uses to help illustrate a point, or paint a more colorful picture. For example, in the chapter 'Shallow Trouble Deep Trouble,' his metaphor of a firefighter, a health physician, and a social worker gave a clear picture of the danger of an afterlife destination being the goal, rather than a engagement and participation in the here and now approach to the gospel. A firefighter doesn't love fire, he hates it and the damage it does to people's lives, so he is trained how to go into burning buildings in order to fight the fire, for the sake of safety. If he loved fire, he'd be more inclined to be a pyromaniac, and if he was afraid of fire he would be inclined to be a pyrophobe. He neither loves it nor is afraid of it, instead he is trained to eliminate it for the betterment of all. This was just one of many pictures that I found helpful for intelligent dialogue with others, as well as helpful in my own journey with Jesus. This went along well with stories of how people of different denominations and religions approached the ancient practices, and help show the beauty of the practice from many angles. I think Brian paved a way for people to re-engage with ancient practices so as to return us to a path that we might have drifted off. I am looking forward to the remainder of the series and how the unique voice of each author tackles each discipline/practice.

A helpful book to finding our way again

This is the first book in "The Ancient Practices" series that I have read.