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Author(s): Adam Davis
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Price: FREE
In The Medieval Economy of Salvation, Adam J. Davis shows how the burgeoning commercial economy of western Europe in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, alongside an emerging culture of Christian charity, led to the establishment of hundreds of hospitals and leper houses. Focusing on the county of Champagne, he looks at the ways in which charitable organizations and individuals—townspeople, merchants, aristocrats, and ecclesiastics—saw in these new institutions a means of infusing charitable giving and service with new social significance and heightened expectations of spiritual rewards.
In tracing the rise of the medieval hospital during a period of intense urbanization and the transition from a gift economy to a commercial one, Davis makes clear how embedded this charitable institution was in the wider social, cultural, religious, and economic fabric of medieval life.
Open Access edition funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities
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Author(s): John StrohmanPublisher: Cross Centered Press
Price: FREE
DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY I AM GOOD ENOUGH FOR HEAVEN? I have studied the Bible for 40 years and served as an attorney for more than 30 years. I am a person of evidence. This book examines the evidence of what the Bible clearly states on the subject. The answer will likely surprise you. Most have erroneous conclusions on this question as a result of blending parts from the Bible with the opinions of church denominations, religious leaders, cults, metaphysics, atheists, or others who have speculated about what happens to a person upon death. The question is an all-important one, as your eternal destiny is riding on it . Jesus Himself said, “..the truth will make you free.”
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Author(s): Egerton Ryerson Young
Publisher: Aneko Press
Price: FREE
To be a missionary to Canadian Indians in the late 1800s meant you had to be brave and relentless. It meant nearly freezing when sleeping outside in 50-below-zero weather. It meant canoeing upstream for hundreds of miles to reach remote Indian villages. It meant eating wild cat and other stranger things, or eating nothing for days at a time. But it also meant you were privileged to present the good news of the true Great Spirit to those who were often misunderstood and mistreated. The adventures in this book are rivaled only by the incredible conversions of those who saw the Creator in nature and then worshipped Him too. You will be challenged and inspired by the results of one man who went where the Lord led, with little regard for himself.
About the Author
Egerton Ryerson Young was a teacher, pastor, author, and a brave missionary to remote Canadian Indians. Young’s mother died in 1842, and consequently he was raised by his stepmother, Maria Farley. After a brief stint as a school teacher, Young was ordained and called to a pastorate of the First Methodist Church in Hamilton. In 1868, however, he was invited to become a missionary to the natives of Rupert’s Land. After praying over this with his new wife, Elizabeth, he asked her what she thought about this call. “I think it is from God and we will go,” was her reply. What happens next is the compelling story of this book.
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Author(s): Nancy Wilson
Publisher: Canon Press
Price: FREE (Ends Nov 22)
We tend to think being “stressed out” is a normal state of affairs, and that contentment means sitting back and just bottling things up. For the Christian, however, contentment is something we must apply, work at, and make our own in every circumstance, because anxiety and frustration are not neutral behaviors.
It is certainly easier to go with our natural impulses when times are very hard or even just “annoying,” but contentment is an important part of our Christian life. Even the apostle Paul had to “learn” contentment. So we shouldn’t wonder why we’re still in spiritual kindergarten — repeating the same lessons over and over again — if we haven’t given ourselves to study contentment.
Thankfully, every test God gives on contentment is open book (even the pop quizzes!). In Learning Contentment, Nancy Wilson looks to the Bible and Puritans like Jeremiah Burroughs, Samuel Rutherford, Thomas Watson, and Charles Spurgeon to help us develop the practical, spiritual strength and the perspective that comes from contentment’s deep satisfaction with the will of God.
This encouraging little book follows after Virtuous, Nancy’s first study. Learning Contentment includes concise explanations, application questions and assignments that will involve and challenge everyone, and lots of biblical wisdom for individuals and groups.
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Author(s): Jolie CanoliPublisher: Thinks Voyage Publishing
Price: FREE (Nov 8 Only)
Experience the wonder of God’s faithfulness this Christmas as you journey through 12 Days of Promise. Recover the sanctity of this beloved holiday as your family uncovers the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises.
This heartwarming family devotional, specially crafted for families with young children, beautifully retells the timeless Biblical story of Christmas. As you follow the footsteps of Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, the Shepherds, and Wise Men, you’ll witness the power of God’s handiwork in bringing Jesus to us.
Each devotion offers a faith-building memory verse, engaging teachings from scripture, and cherished Christmas carols that align with the teaching. A heartfelt prayer concludes to connect with the Savior.
Celebrate the immeasurable beauty of God’s love, the joy of fulfillment, and the hope only God can bring. This remarkable devotional is an unforgettable treasure to share with your family, turning the Christmas season into a time of profound reflection, connection, and gratitude. Walk hand in hand with the beloved characters of the Christmas story and witness the unraveling of Christ’s birth in 12 Days of Promise.
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Author(s): Conley OwensPublisher: FirstLove Publications
Price: FREE
Billions of dollars change hands in the name of Christ, but is the gospel at stake?
Many rightly condemn the wealth amassed by false teachers, but at a fundamental level, little differentiates their practices from those of legitimate ministries. Seminaries, Christian publishers, and other church and parachurch organizations all engage in the commerce of exchanging religious instruction for money. Now, more than ever, the church must turn to the word of God to find wisdom on these matters.The Dorean Principle offers a fresh look at the Bible’s guidance on ministry fundraising and exposes common practices that run afoul of its instruction.
Conley Owens presents a robust synthesis of Jesus and the apostle Paul’s theology, concluding that “ministry should be supported, not sold.” Drawing from his experience as both a pastor and an engineer, he provides practical solutions to the challenges that lie at the intersection of money and ministry.
This book is available for free at thedoreanprinciple.org.
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Author(s): Ashley RobbinsPrice: Free (Sept 29 – Oct 3)
In the midst of a performance-driven and incentive-based world, it can be hard to believe that God loves us independent of our performance. Often, we struggle with thoughts of, “If I read my bible an hour a day, then God will love me more. If I pray for an hour a day, then God will bless me. If I serve in my church every Sunday, then God will answer my prayer,” but what if the Christian life isn’t about earning something from God? What if the Christian life is simply learning to yield to Jesus and allowing Him to live His life through us, and through this, we will have the maximum impact on our families, our communities, and our cities, and in at all, God will get all the Glory from our lives. Galatians teaches us that there is a new and more glorious way to live that leads to maximum freedom in our relationship with God.
Join Ashley for a six-week study that will set you free from a performance-based relationship with God and help you enter into all that God has for you in this season. This study is for every believer, young and seasoned alike, to help bring us to maturity in Christ.
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