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Through current cultural references and true stories, Daniel Rice, founder of #Gospel LLC, will help you come to see the gospel for what it really is and how it can radically alter your everyday life.Additional InformationRice Daniel - Paperback Publisher: Shiloh Run Press Subject: Church Life Date published: 12/01/2017 Weight: 0.00 lbs isbn13: 9781683224778 isbn: 1683224779 sku: 15003X
Consumers demand that their food be pesticide-free, their cosmetics and shampoo be paraben-free, and that everything possiblemdashfrom clothes to toilet papermdashbe made without additives or chemicals. But there's nothing that has more additives to the original product than Christianity. How do we get back to the 100% organic version of Jesus?Additional InformationDouglas Scott - Paperback Publisher: Kregel Publications Subject: Theology Date published: 06/27/2016 Weight: 0.60 lbs isbn13: 9780825443923 isbn: 082544392X sku: 088022
#Struggles by New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel helps readers who are desperate to take back their lives as Christ followers. He shows them how to stand apart from our selfie-centered world and renew biblical values such as authenticity, compassion, contentment, rest, and more.Additional InformationGroeschel Craig - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Christian Living Date published: 10/08/2015 Weight: 0.95 lbs isbn13: 9780310342885 isbn: 0310348862 upc: 025986348861 sku: 083326
In this timely and life-changing new book, New York Times bestselling author and pastor of LifeChurch.tv Craig Groeschel encourages readers who are hungry to regain control over their lives and put Christ first again in today's maxed out, selfie-centered world.According to Groeschel, it's time to refresh and rediscover our understanding of the biblical principles that life with Christ brings: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, rest, and more. Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on the effects of social media on emotions and friendships. He offers real-life examples of how we struggle with social media, how it masks our real struggles with who we are, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life.With helpful appendices like the 10 Commandments of Using Social Media to Strengthen Your Faith and Creating Safeguards for Your Digital Devices, readers from age sixteen to sixty will find #Struggles to be just the guide to bring balance and real-life engagement to their everyday lifeAdditional InformationGroeschel Craig - Paperback Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Christian Education Date published: 10/19/2015 Weight: 0.30 lbs isbn13: 9780310684855 isbn: 0310684854 upc: 025986684853 sku: 093407
We all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, many of us suspect there are unintended negative consequences beyond our control. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more we interact online, the more we crave face-to-face intimacy. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care.In this timely five-session video-based study, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He offers real-life examples to reveal the depths to which each of us battles with social media, how it masks our real struggles, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles real life with Jesus brings: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest.#Struggles will show you the ways technology has enslaved you rather than served you and what changes your need to make in your life to restore balance. Above all, it will point you to Christ and help you understand the healing he wants to do in you. As you follow his leading and seek him first, you will find you are no longer defined by who follows you but by the One you follow.Additional InformationGroeschel Craig - Boxed Set Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Christian Education Date published: 10/27/2015 Weight: 0.50 lbs isbn13: 9780310684763 isbn: 0310684765 upc: 025986684761 sku: 093409
This daily devotional from Josh McDowell unpacks spiritual truths that will inspire, challenge, and fuel your soul every day of the year--from January 1 to December 31.Additional InformationMcDowell Josh - Paperback Publisher: Shiloh Run Press Subject: Christian Living Date published: 08/01/2017 Weight: 0.00 lbs isbn13: 9781634099752 isbn: 1634099753 sku: 203433
For couples of all ages and stages, four marriage experts offer 52 creative ideas for dates that won't break the bank. From outdoor fun to 'passion-picker-uppers,' each suggestion includes preparation tips and fun talking points to help husbands and wives energize their relationship.Additional InformationLarson/Arp - Paperback Publisher: Baker Pub Group/Bethany House Subject: Christian Living Date published: 07/11/2014 Weight: 0.50 lbs isbn13: 9780764211355 isbn: 0764211358 sku: 441358
Product DescriptionFrom the back cover: "It seems like no matter how good the economy is, there's never enough money in the youth budget... It is possible to "do more with less," and this book will blow your mind with the possibilities."Additional InformationOutcalt Todd - Paperback Publisher: Group Publishing Subject: Church Life Date published: 07/19/2011 Weight: 0.70 lbs isbn13: 9780764463020 isbn: 0764463020 sku: 060390
(im)POSSIBLE: Discover the Joy of a Prayer, Care, Share Life will inspire and persuade you to engage in a life of personal witness for Jesus Christ. Offering years of personal experience, author and teacher Lon Allison's "prayer, care, share†method of evangelism clarifies and simplifies the witnessing life. Embrace new attitudes and you will begin the journey of a lifetime. Once you begin to pray regularly for unbelievers and your life of witness, your compassion rises. Once your compassion rises, you gain power over the fear factor that paralyzes many from sharing their faith with others. Now's the time to dare—what are you waiting for? You were made for this!Additional InformationAllison Lon - Paperback Publisher: New Hope Publishers Subject: Christian Living Date published: 01/25/2017 Weight: 0.90 lbs isbn13: 9781625915122 isbn: 1625915128 sku: 184542
Additional Information - Paperback Publisher: William Carey Library Date published: 08/22/2016 Weight: 1.09 lbs isbn13: 9780878083916 isbn: 0012734047 sku: 183847
DISCOVER the EVANGELISTS in your MIDST. THEY MIGHT SURPRISE YOU! So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service. (EPHESIANS 4:11-12 NIV)God gave evangelists to the Church. But is there only one kind of evangelist? Or do they come in different shapes and sizes? In a straight-forward and humorous style, the author clarifies this often misunderstood ministry. Theologically informed and practical, (re)Discovering the Ministry of the Evangelist is a must read for church leaders, an instruction manual for believers reflecting on their spiritual gifts, and an encouragement for anyone who seeks to present the riches of Jesus Christ in a culturally creative and Spirit empowered way.Additional InformationAnzenberger R - Paperback Publisher: Believers Press Subject: Evangelism Date published: 01/20/2015 Weight: 0.55 lbs isbn13: 9780986334801 isbn: 0986334804 sku: 092454
Teens can have a hard time recalling abstract concepts and lists of facts, but they can remember and retell a good story. (Re)Tell: Jesus is a stand-alone leader?s guide for teaching students about Jesus using the stories of people whose lives He changed. Though it is filled with highly interactive and creative learning experiences, what makes it unique is its focus on Bible story and Scripture memory.Outcomes are focused on personal transformation, not information and applicationPresentation is gender neutralLearning plan can be done in 45 minutesNo other books are necessaryActivity-based curriculum is ideal for Sunday mornings or small groupsIncorporates Bible story, Scripture memory, and group interactionPerfect for sixth graders and younger teensAdditional InformationGraham Jim - Paperback Publisher: NavPress Subject: Church Life Date published: 07/27/2012 Weight: 1.00 lbs isbn13: 9781617470387 isbn: 1617470384 sku: 129200
The "natural mom" is a myth. As we discover our own mothering style, we can celebrate our strengths and find joy in our unique gifting and calling as a mom.Additional InformationBrittz Hettie - Paperback Publisher: David C Cook Subject: Christian Living Date published: 07/29/2016 Weight: 0.65 lbs isbn13: 9781434710284 isbn: 1434710289 sku: 095510
NYT best-selling pastor invites readers to embrace who they really are, in order to become who God has called them to be.Furtick examines the nature of the divine as the great "I AM,†and in turn helps the reader examine his or her own identity.Using Jacob/Israel as a test case, Furtick helps us all to confront our weaknesses. Instead of hiding our shortcomings, Furtick invites us to reveal them and ask God to work through them. This is the paradox of the Christian life: that our weakness makes us strong. That God chooses to work through our imperfection.Pastor Furtick encourages the reader, "embrace who you really are, to become who you are called to be.†While that might seem counterintuitive to some, we have to admit that we can't pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps. We must realize, as Furtick has through his own challenging journey, that God can't bless who we pretend to be. He blesses who we really are.Additional InformationFurtick Steven - Hardcover Publisher: Multnomah Publishers Subject: Christian Living Date published: 02/26/2016 Weight: 0.65 lbs isbn13: 9781601424594 isbn: 1601424590 sku: 096211
Who You Think You Are is Not as Important as Who God Says You Are Many of us wrestle with the gap between our weaknesses and our dreams, between who we are and who God says we are meant to be. We feel unqualified to do God's work or to live out the calling we imagine. But God has a way of using our weaknesses for good. In fact, God loves unqualified people. In (Un)Qualified, Pastor Steven Furtick helps you peel back the assumptions you've made about yourself and see yourself as God sees you. Because true peace and confidence come not from worldly perfection but from acceptance: God's acceptance of you, your acceptance of yourself, and your acceptance of God's process of change. This is a book about understanding your identity in light of who God is. It's a book about coming to terms with the good, the bad, and the unmentionable in your life and learning to let God use you. It's about charging into the gap between your present and your hopes and meeting God there. After all, God can't bless who you pretend to be. But he longs to bless who you really are; a flawed and broken person. Good thing for us that God is in the business of using broken people to do big things. Being Unqualified Is God's Favorite Qualification Our culture tells us that the answer to our failures is to fix them. The solution to our weaknesses is to hide them. The secret to our success is to appear as flawless as possible. But God's qualifying system is different than the world's. So is his view of our weaknesses, our purpose, and our true selves. In (Un)Qualified, Steven Furtick explores who God is as the great "I AM,†and then helps us discover our own identity. Delving into the story of Jacob, Furtick invites us to acknowledge our weaknesses and ask God to work through them. The truth is, God has created us to be more, to accomplish more, and to love life more than we ever thought possible. But to become who he has called us to be, we must embrace who we are right now. (Un)Qualified equips us to face obstacles and failures without losing a sense of purpose. We can have a thriving sense of hope that God is working in us and through us, not in spite of our weaknesses but often as a direct result of them.Additional InformationFurtick Steven - Paperback Publisher: Multnomah Publishers Subject: Christian Living Date published: 07/17/2018 Weight: 0.00 lbs isbn13: 9781601424600 isbn: 1601424604 sku: 179108
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles tell the story of God?s chosen people and their cycle of sin, rebellion, and repentance. Dive into these books to discover the faithfulness of God and the importance of obedience.The LifeChange Bible study series can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God?s Word. Discover what the Bible says?not what someone else thinks it says?and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper into God?s Word. Each study includes study aids and discussion questions.Additional InformationNavigators - Paperback Publisher: NavPress Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 12/11/2014 Weight: 0.32 lbs isbn13: 9781615217663 isbn: 1615217665 sku: 082408
The NIV Application commentary 1 & 2 Chronicles applies the books to today's culture by bringing the lenses of historical awareness, literary appreciation, and a biblical-theological perspective to bear on the Chronicler's sermons.Additional InformationHill Andrew E - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 05/01/2003 Weight: 2.40 lbs isbn13: 9780310206101 isbn: 0310206103 upc: 025986206109 sku: 576109
One in a series of books comparable to Cliff''s Notes. Here, each volume highlights the major points from one or more books of the Bible.Additional InformationCorduan Winfried - Paperback Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 04/01/1998 Weight: 0.25 lbs isbn13: 9780805490640 isbn: 0805490647 sku: 024505
General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations.The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.Additional InformationAllen Leslie - Paperback Publisher: Nelson/Nelson Books Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 07/15/2004 Weight: 1.25 lbs isbn13: 9780785247838 isbn: 0785247831 sku: 044937
The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series (18 volumes) provides students, pastors, and laypeople with up-to-date, accessible evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Presenting the message for each passage, as well as an overview of other issues relevant to the text, each volume equips pastors and Christian leaders with exegetical and theological knowledge so they can better understand and apply God's Word. This volume includes the entire NLT text of 1st and 2nd Corinthians. Ideal for the NLT reader who wants to do more in-depth study. William R. Baker, Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, is professor of New Testament at Cincinnati Bible Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the general editor of Stone-Campbell Journal and the author and editor of several books and articles, including Evangelicalism and the Stone-Campbell Movement and Sticks and Stones: The Biblical Ethics of Talk. He has also written a commentary on 2 Corinthians for the College Press NIV Commentary Series. Ralph P. Martin, Ph.D., University of London, is in his fifth decade as a teacher, scholar, and mentor. He is Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Fuller Theological Seminary, at the Graduate School of Theology of Azusa Pacific University, and at Logos Evangelical Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is the author of numerous studies and commentaries on the New Testament, including Worship in the Early Church, the Philippians in The Tyndale New Testament Commentary series, and James in the Word Biblical Commentary, for which he also serves as New Testament editor. He also co-edited the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters and the Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Developments. Ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1949, Dr. Martin has pastored churches in Dunstable, Southport, and Gloucester, England.Carl N. Toney, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, is adjunct assistant professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He edited and contributed to the revised edition of 2 Corinthians in the Word Biblical Commentary series and is the author of Paul's Inclusive Ethic: Resolving Community Conflicts and Promoting Mission in Romans 14-15. A licensed minister in the American Baptist Convention, Dr. Toney is also a member of the Society of Biblical Literature.Additional InformationVarious - Hardcover Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 08/01/2009 Weight: 1.41 lbs isbn13: 9780842383431 isbn: 0842383433 sku: 053539
This award-winning commentary, now available in softcover, includes the full text of the NIV and details scholarly, technical notes and discussions, which provide insights to the Scriptures that are practical to everyday life.Additional InformationHarris Murray - Paperback Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 01/01/1996 Weight: 0.70 lbs isbn13: 9780310201106 isbn: 0310201101 upc: 025986201104 sku: 571106
The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. The latest volumes in the series provide in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary. Additional features include: Charts, diagrams, and maps on the same page as their related verses Quotes from various versions, such as the NIV, NRSV, and NLT Key information graphically highlightedAdditional InformationBarton Bruce - Paperback Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 01/09/1999 Weight: 1.19 lbs isbn13: 9780842328531 isbn: 084232853X upc: 031809028537 sku: 042213
Why the 17:18 series?In Deuteronomy 17, Moses is leaving final instructions concerning the future of Israel. As a prophet of God, Moses foretells of when Israel will place a king over the nation (v. 14). In verse 18, the king is commanded to not simply acquire a copy of the law (the entire book of Deuteronomy) from the "scroll publishing house,†but to hand write his own copy of the law. Thirty-four hundred years later, educators are "discovering†that students that physically write out their notes by hand have a much greater retention rate than simply hearing or visually reading the information. Apparently, God knew this to be true of the kings of Israel also. From such understanding came the conception of this series of books.How to Use These BooksEach book is organized so that you can write out your very own copy of Scripture. You will be writing the Bible text only on the right hand page of the book. This should make for easier writing and also allows ample space on the left page to write your own notes and comments. From time to time a question or word will be lightly printed on the left page; these questions are to aid in further study, but should not interfere with your own notes and comments.Additional InformationWynalda Robert - Hardcover Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books Subject: Christian Living Date published: 11/30/2011 Weight: 1.10 lbs isbn13: 9781601781635 isbn: 1601781636 sku: 129909
The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series provides up-to-date, evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Each volume is designed to equip pastors and Christian leaders with exegetical and theological knowledge to better understand and apply God's Word by presenting the message of each passage as well as an overview of other issues surrounding the text. The commentary series has been structured to help readers understand the meaning of Scripture, passage-by-passage, through the entire Bible.The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today's English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT's scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages—but even more powerful are stories of how people's lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts. That's why we call it "The Truth Made Clear."William Barnes (ThD, Harvard Divinity School) has worked extensively in the Historical books of the OT, published several commentaries and scholarly articles, and is a contributor to Biblica: The Bible Atlas. His interests include OT history and chronology as well as narrative and poetic structure and sequencing in the Hebrew Bible and the NT. He served as a member of the NLT Translation Team for 1–2 Kings.Additional InformationBarnes William - Hardcover Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 10/01/2012 Weight: 1.47 lbs isbn13: 9781414322063 isbn: 1414322062 sku: 113910
One in a series of twenty Old Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.Additional InformationInrig Gary - Hardcover Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 10/01/2003 Weight: 1.00 lbs isbn13: 9780805494679 isbn: 0805494677 sku: 024513
Additional InformationNystrom Carolyn - Paperback Publisher: Intervarsity Press/Connect Subject: Biblical Reference Date published: 01/03/2018 Weight: 0.20 lbs isbn13: 9780830831128 isbn: 0830831126 sku: 198928
Bridging the gap between historical and present-day contexts, this new volume by August H. Konkel in the NIV Application Commentary Series helps us to accurately apply the message of 1 and 2 Kings to the lives we live today.Additional InformationKonkel August H - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 12/15/2006 Weight: 2.00 lbs isbn13: 9780310211297 isbn: 0310211298 upc: 025986211295 sku: 571298
DescriptionWritten and developed for ministers and serious Bible students, this series features leading expositions from today's most highly regarded scholars, complete NIV text, and exhaustively researched charts, maps, indexes and footnotes.Additional InformationHouse Paul - Hardcover Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 06/01/1998 Weight: 1.61 lbs Model: 001125219 isbn13: 9780805401080 isbn: 0805401083 sku: 461083
You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped Cliff's Notes to help you grasp everything from great literary works to algebra. Unfortunately, what "Cliff" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible books and when and where they were first penned. Each Bible book is revealed in simple understandable steps that outline and underscore the focal points and personalities of the biblical text. You'll look to these unique books for their use in Bible studies, teaching, personal devotions and even in sermon preperation! Christian and home schools will find Shepherd's Notes an invaluable resource.Additional InformationWright Paul - Paperback Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 10/01/1998 Weight: 0.24 lbs isbn13: 9780805490077 isbn: 0805490078 sku: 024514
Product Description Product Details Preview Excerpt The history of Israel is filled with stories of corrupt kings, a divided kingdom, and exile. However, God's sovereignty shines through as He uses broken people to achieve His purposes. The books of 1 and 2 Kings are at the initial wrap-up and climax of the great overarching history of a world created by God and of a particular people in it who were handpicked by Him. This Navigator Bible study follows the chronological events of Israel's eventual downfall while teaching valuable lessons about God's will and character. - 8 lessons- Includes study aids and discussion questions.Additional InformationNavigators - Paperback Publisher: NavPress Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 05/04/2011 Weight: 0.25 lbs isbn13: 9781615216413 isbn: 1615216413 sku: 956413
This series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Additional InformationWalton John H - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Reference Date published: 10/23/2009 Weight: 3.55 lbs isbn13: 9780310255758 isbn: 0310255759 upc: 025986255756 sku: 008634
Contributors to Volume 4 are: Richard D. Patterson and Hermann J. Austel (1 & 2 Kings), J. Barton Payne (1 & 2 Chronicles), Edwin Yamauchi (Ezra and Nehemiah), F. B. Huey, Jr. (Esther), and Elmer B. Smick (Job).Additional InformationGaebelein Frank - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Weight: 3.30 lbs isbn13: 9780310364603 isbn: 0310364604 upc: 025986364601 sku: 574603
Robert Leighton explores Peter's first letter to the suffering believers while Griffith Thomas looks at the second epistle. A Crossway Classic Commentary. Excerpt Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's reader For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers. Addressed to persecuted believers, Peter's first letter encourages them with the knowledge that it is possible to live victoriously in the midst of hostility--just as Christ, who suffered unjustly, did. He exhorts them to live a holy life that they might be a witness and evangelize the world through their faithfulness. In his second epistle, Peter warns against the more subtle dangers from within the church--false teachers and errant doctrine. He also emphasizes the importance of scriptural knowledge, for only in understanding true doctrine will heresies be known and immoral behavior be exposed. Robert Leighton and Griffith Thomas's exploration of 1 and 2 Peter's key passages offers resounding wisdom that will both instruct and encourage all Christians.Additional InformationLeighton Robert - Paperback Publisher: Crossway Books Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 04/01/1999 Weight: 0.75 lbs isbn13: 9781581340648 isbn: 1581340648 sku: 024429
Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word.Additional InformationMacArthur John - Paperback Publisher: Nelson/Nelson Books Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 09/05/2006 Weight: 0.40 lbs isbn13: 9781418508906 isbn: 141850890X upc: 020049081785 sku: 39890X
R. C. Sproul has compiled sermons on 1–2 Peter into this volume, delivering careful exposition and readable application to a contemporary audience. Part of the St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary series. Excerpt Part of the St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary series, this volume is a compilation of R. C. Sproul's sermons on 1–2 Peter.Peter wrote two letters to encourage churches to stand firm under persecution. The apostle Peter himself was familiar with persecution, as he probably wrote the letters from Rome, awaiting his death. From his own suffering Peter joins in fellowship with "elect exiles of the dispersion" by urging them to "rejoice, though now for a little while . . . you have been grieved by various trials." His inspired challenges to live a life worthy of the gospel hold great relevance for us today. Pastor and scholar R. C. Sproul has preached through Peter's letters and has now compiled these sermons into one volume. This St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary will enable readers to glean from Sproul's wisdom and perspective on 1–2 Peter. The St. Andrew's Expositional Commentary series is the result of years of careful preparation and Bible-centered preaching. Delivered from a pastor's heart for his congregation, readers will find this volume readable, applicable, appropriately paced, and thoroughly biblical. Here is an opportunity to sit at the feet of an eminent scholar and teacher, encountering the Word of God. Volumes on John, Acts, and Romans have already appeared. Additional InformationSproul R C - Hardcover Publisher: Crossway Books Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 03/08/2011 Weight: 1.35 lbs isbn13: 9781433522895 isbn: 1433522896 sku: 049831
The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Each volume in the series provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the text. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary.Additional features include Charts, diagrams, and maps on the same page as their related verses Quotes from various versions, such as the NIV, NRSV, and NLT Key information graphically highlighted Additional InformationBarton Bruce - Paperback Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 01/08/1996 Weight: 0.70 lbs isbn13: 9780842330312 isbn: 0842330313 upc: 031809030318 sku: 042214
Sometimes we all feel a little like Peter Pan. We'd rather be children, free of obligations and responsibilities. Sometimes we even feel that way about our Christian lives.The writers of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude understand how difficult it is to grow into maturity. As Carolyn Nystrom leads us through these letters, we see how God provides direction and comfort when we travel dark roads. And we discover what it takes to be mature in Christ.This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and a "Now or Later" section in each study.Additional InformationNystrom Carolyn - Paperback Publisher: InterVarsity Press Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 08/15/2002 Weight: 0.20 lbs Model: 3019 isbn13: 9780830830190 isbn: 0830830197 sku: 340197
A stirring Preaching the Word commentary that explores 1 & 2 Peter and Jude and reminds believers that there is no cause for despair as long as your identity and foundation are in Christ. An ideal resource for pastors and teachers, as well as for personal study. Excerpt Neither Peter nor Jude minced words about the realities that would confront every Christian and that were confronting the church at large—suffering and persecution, contradictory views of the gospel, constant challenges to the faith at the hands of false teachers. Yet even in the face of these harsh realities, both biblical writers unswervingly declared that there is no cause for despair as long as one's foundation and identity are in Christ.With the truths of 1-2 Peter and Jude echoing across the ages, commentator David Helm beckons us to listen in his stirring exposition. Yet it is not enough to listen, he says. Peter's and Jude's words must compel us to do just what the early Christians did: hold fast to their identity in Christ, ground themselves in the truth, live lives worthy of their calling, and vigorously contend for the faith.As Helm explores these three epistles in depth, he delivers clarifying messages for all God's people: Messages that will assist you in understanding, applying, and dynamically communicating the biblical text. Messages that can quicken every believer's mind for action. Messages that should strengthen us all as we contend for the faith in these challenging times."This commentary/collection of sermons has my warm endorsement. I read them, in my daily devotions, over the period of a month and profited greatly. The message of these books is often neglected, and I pray that this volume will go a long way to redress this deficiency." Canon John C. Chapman, former director, Department of Evangelism, Diocese of Sydney"David Helm has an engaging style, all his own. Best of all, he engages with the text of Scripture, with life as it really is, and with the hearts and minds of the lively congregations who first heard and benefited from much of this material." Dick Lucas, Trustee, The Proclamation Trust"David Helm exercises a vibrant preaching ministry in the city of Chicago. This book of Bible expositions displays his strengths as a preacher and serves as a model for other Bible teachers. It is vigorous in its defense of spiritual truth, clear in its explanation of biblical words and their contextual meaning, vivid in its use of language and illustrations, well-structured in its exposition of particular Bible passages, and fresh in its practical application of biblical truth to daily Christian life. It is the kind of commentary, in other words, on which preachers quickly learn to rely." Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, PhiladelphiaRecommendations for the Series"The single best resource for faithful biblical exposition available today. A great boon for genuine reformation!" Timothy George Dean, Samford University, Beeson Divinity School"For this outstanding series of expository commentaries, Kent Hughes has assembled a team of unusually gifted scholar-preachers. The series will be widely used and much sought after." Eric J. Alexander Retired Senior Minister, St. George's-Tron Parish Church, Glasgow, Scotland"The Preaching the Word commentary series is one of my favorites. The focus upon explaining a text with preaching it as the goal makes the series resonate with the priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to-preacher meat for God's people." Bryan Chapell President, Covenant Theological Seminary"I'm delighted to endorse the philosophy behind the series edited by my friend Kent Hughes. Here sounds out the voice not of the scholar in the study but of the scholar in the pulpit. The authors are all able teachers who regularly expound God's living Word to his people. May this rich material give us 'patterns of preaching' that will not only feed the flock, but, by God's grace, change the church." R. C. Lucas Retired Rector, St. Helen's Church, Bishopsgate, London, EnglandAbout the Series1 & 2 Peter and Jude is part of a Bible commentary series entitled Preaching the Word. The series is noted for its unqualified commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, readability, and practical application. R. Kent Hughes is the general editor for the series, which will eventually encompass every book of the Bible. It is an ideal resource for pastors and teachers, as well as for personal Bible study.Additional InformationHelm David - Hardcover Publisher: Crossway Books Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 03/15/2008 Weight: 1.52 lbs isbn13: 9781581349603 isbn: 1581349602 sku: 649603
One in a series of books comparable to Cliff''s Notes. Here, each volume highlights the major points from one or more books of the Bible.Additional InformationGould Dana - Paperback Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 04/01/1998 Weight: 0.20 lbs isbn13: 9780805490190 isbn: 0805490191 sku: 024712
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This award-winning commentary, now available in softcover, includes the full text of the NIV and details scholarly, technical notes and discussions, which provide insights to the Scriptures that are practical to everyday life.Additional InformationBlum Edwin - Paperback Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 08/01/1996 Weight: 0.70 lbs isbn13: 9780310203889 isbn: 0310203880 upc: 025986203887 sku: 203880
This study of 1 & 2 Peter is a one of encouragement and warning. The theme "called" is followed in each lesson--"called" for a purpose, to be hopeful, to be holy, to a new identity, to submission in the world, to complete devotion to Christ, to live for God, to eternal glory, to rely on god's provision to combat false teaching, to prepare for the Lord's return, to persevere in faith, and more. This booklet is part of the Fisherman's Bible Study Guides, with almost 60 book, character, topical, or core studies to choose from. Each study features built in leadership helps and a flexible format you can use in all kinds of settings.Additional InformationBrestin Dee & Stev - Paperback Publisher: Penguin Random House/WaterBroo Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 03/15/2000 Weight: 0.20 lbs isbn13: 9780877887034 isbn: 0877887039 sku: 997039
Whether you are teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, Life Application Bible Studies are for you. With thought-provoking questions, complete lesson format, the full biblical text of each featured book, and the most extensive commentary available in a Bible-study booklet, this study guide gives you everything you need for understanding God's Word and applying it to your life. Each study provides an in-depth examination of a particular Bible book using the New Living Translation text and notes from the Life Application Study Bible. Charts, maps, and thirteen lessons, complete with questions and notes, are sure to challenge all who enjoy an application-oriented approach to Bible study.Additional InformationNew Living Trans 2 - Paperback Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 11/17/2009 Weight: 0.35 lbs isbn13: 9781414326511 isbn: 1414326513 upc: 031809126516 sku: 018246
The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series provides students, pastors, and laypeople with up-to-date, accessible evangelical scholarship on the Old and New Testaments. Presenting the message for each passage, as well as an overview of other issues relevant to the text, each volume equips pastors and Christian leaders with exegetical and theological knowledge so they can better understand and apply God's Word. This volume includes the entire NLT text of 1 and 2 Samuel. J. Robert Vannoy, Th.D., Free University of Amsterdam, is Professor Emeritus and Allan A. MacRae Chair of Biblical Studies at Biblical Theological Seminary. He has over 40 years of experience in teaching and has served as a translation consultant for the NIV, TNIV, and NLT. He has also contributed articles to various publications including reference works (such as the Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible and the Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology), scholarly journals, and magazines. He and his wife are blessed with four children and over 10 grandchildren. Outside of Old Testament studies, Robert enjoys family, gardening, photography, hiking, and exploring islands on the Maine coast.Additional InformationVannoy J Robert - Hardcover Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 11/23/2009 Weight: 1.62 lbs isbn13: 9780842334303 isbn: 0842334300 sku: 05353X
No other reference series gets to the heart of the Old Testament as efficiently as the Holman Old Testament Commentary. When a reader's time allows, the series offers a detailed interpretation based on the popular New International Version text. When time is short, it delivers an essential understanding of the Old Testament with unsurpassed clarity and convenience. 1,2 Samuel is the final volume in the 32-book Old and New Testament series and insightfully magnifies the grace of God that is greater than all our sin through the story of David who, despite his failings, would become a man after God's own heart and the model for all future kings. Additional InformationHolman Bible - Hardcover Publisher: B & H Publishing Group Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 06/01/2009 Weight: 1.00 lbs Model: 005018791 isbn13: 9780805494662 isbn: 0805494669 sku: 001263
Robert P. Gordon has provided us with a substantial commentary on the English text of the books of Samuel, concentrating on exegesis, but also paying attention to linguistic and textual problems.Additional InformationGordon Robert P - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 10/02/1999 Weight: 1.11 lbs isbn13: 9780310230229 isbn: 0310230225 upc: 025986230227 sku: 570229
1 & 2 SamuelThings look bleak for Israel: Military attacks threaten from the outside whilemoral corruption destroys from within. But God will use three men to guidethe nation through these bad times and into the next stage of His plan.The actions of Samuel, the prophet; Saul, the first king; and David, a manafter God's own heart, remain powerful examples of what we should andshouldn't do as Christians.By studying the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, your customers will learn about theestablishment of Israel's monarchy, understand David's rich spiritual legacy,and see how God is always sovereign, both in history and in the lives ofindividuals.• Presents each book's historical context, structure, and meaning• The newest study to the LIFECHANGE series• Includes resource recommendations and a thorough "How to UseThis Study†section• Features study aids for future reference• Eight lessons, four for each book• Prompts application of Scripture to the user's daily life• Includes helpful word origins and definitionsAdditional InformationNavigators - Paperback Publisher: NavPress Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 10/15/2012 Weight: 0.50 lbs isbn13: 9781615217342 isbn: 1615217347 sku: 957347
1, 2 Samuel which is part of the NIV Application Commentary Series is a commentary on 2 books that have much to say to the 21st century concept of sin, repentance, forgiveness, and life under the lordship of God.Additional InformationArnold Bill T - Hardcover Publisher: Zondervan Subject: Biblical Studies Date published: 02/15/2003 Weight: 2.35 lbs isbn13: 9780310210863 isbn: 0310210860 upc: 025986210861 sku: 570860
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Jewish World Review Aug 29, 2012/ 11 Elul, 5772
John Boehner Comes Out Smoking
By Roger Simon
Ryan makes Boehner look like a pussycat.
The old saying was as long as you don't worry about who gets the credit, you can get a lot done.
Ryan's saying seems to be that as long as you make sure that nothing gets done, it doesn't matter who gets the credit.
Which means that Congress continues to wallow in the "don't just do something, stand there" mode, a mode that has earned it an approval rating so low — just 10 percent — that it is one step away from deportation.
Boehner is the speaker of the House of Representatives, which makes him second in the line of succession to the presidency and makes Democrats pray for the continued good health of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Paul Ryan is a Republican member of the House from Wisconsin and this week will be nominated as Mitt Romney's running mate.
Ryan is the author of a budget plan that Democrats say would result in the greatest transfer of wealth from the middle class to the rich in American history.
The plan would result in a dramatic change to Medicare, eventually turning it into a voucher system. So it is not being touted much during the Republican National Convention here in Florida, where the elderly like changes in Medicare about as much as they like butterfly ballots.
Republicans, therefore, speak of Medicare only in terms of how Obama is already ruining it more than Ryan ever would. And Monday, Boehner broadened that line of attack to accuse Obama of making just about everything in America worse.
"He cut Medicare to pay for new entitlements," Boehner said of Obama. "Gas prices? He made them worse. The political tone? He's made it worse."
Boehner was speaking at a Christian Science Monitor luncheon. I sat next to him and was able to confirm Obama's joking description of him. Boehner, Obama said, is "a person of color, although not a color that appears in the natural world."
If tanning were an Olympic sport, Boehner would qualify for a mahogany medal. As he sat down — he answered questions for 50 minutes and left his surf-and-turf untouched — the faint smell of cigarette smoke wafted from his clothes, a result of what is said to be a two-pack-a-day infatuation with Camel Ultra Lights.
Boehner lives perilously. He tans and he smokes, signs of either personal boldness or unconcern with scientific evidence.
Boehner thinks the presidential election will be "close," but he likes the chances" of the Republican ticket. In speaking of Paul Ryan's contribution to the ticket, however, Boehner engaged in political parsing of the highest order.
"Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan says more about Mitt Romney than about Paul Ryan," Boehner said.
While the overflow crowd of reporters was digesting precisely what that might mean, Boehner plunged on. "He made the riskier choice," Boehner said of Romney. "That says an awful lot about his campaign."
It does. It says primarily that Romney felt he had to make a risky choice for a running mate in order to win the election. As did John McCain with Sarah Palin, Bob Dole with Jack Kemp and George H.W. Bush with Dan Quayle. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't.
"It brings energy to the campaign and to the candidate," Boehner said, which has been the classic Republican praise for Romney's choice of Ryan. What it might mean for the United States of America seems to be of lesser concern.
The convention, which convened and then immediately recessed on Monday due to weather concerns, has already put the finishing touches on its platform, including the call for a constitutional ban on abortion without exceptions for rape or incest.? Boehner was unconcerned.
"You ever met anyone who has read the platform?" Boehner said. "I've never met anyone who has read the platform. Put it on one sheet of paper, and maybe Americans would be willing to read it. Maybe."
This year's Republican platform is 50 pages. Single-spaced.
No matter. What matters is getting things done.
"No one is more open to the solving of the problems of our nation than me," Boehner said. "I will sit down with anyone across the aisle. I sat down with Ted Kennedy, for G0d's sake!"
But what about the low esteem Americans have for the House of Representatives and the behavior of some of its members?
"Congress has been America's whipping boy for 200 years," Boehner said. "We have 435 members, and on any given day there are some of them doing things they shouldn't be doing."
Which makes me feel a lot better.
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MapA new map of North America, with the British, French, Spanish... Scale ca. 1:18,500,000. Relief shown pictorially. Hand colored. Shows boundaries, cities and towns, roads, forts, Indian villages and tribal territory, and vegetation. Also shows anchorages, currents, and routes of navigation along the coast. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 9 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes historical notes, text, 10 insets of harbors, and a table...
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Why the ELL Gap?
2013-14 Test Scores Show Gains
New York State entered the 2013-14 school year—the second year of the Common Core era—with a pointed awareness of the challenges revealed by the 2012-13 test scores. The good news is that test scores released yesterday show progress across the board toward the goal of college and career readiness for all students in both Math and ELA.
IBO Admits Flawed Finding on Charter School SpEd Attrition
The New York City Independent Budget Office now has egg on its face after its shocking finding – 80% attrition among charter school kindergarteners in special education! – turned out to be inaccurate.
A Rare Moment of Unanimity
Back in 2008, when Senator Obama was running against Senator McCain, something unusual happened in the final minutes of their third and very contentious, partisan debate. They agreed on something: charter schools were a good thing. They agreed on this one issue because charter schools when done right (as in NYC) are a good thing.
New IBO Study: Charter Students Stick Around
A new report from the NYC Independent Budget Office found that student attrition rates in charter schools are lower across nearly every student subgroup -- with the one exception, which contradicts previous research, being calculated from a tiny sample.
The ABCs of NYC Charters
The NYC Department of Education (NYC DOE) released its 2012-13 Progress Reports for all public and charter schools*. Charter schools continue to earn a higher distribution of A and B grades than district schools; 69% of charter schools scored an A or B grade over 63% for the district.
School Choice Structure is Key to Success
James Merriman
How can we improve school choice in New York City? The Education Funders Research Initiative asked a range of experts, and Charter Center CEO James Merriman shared his thoughts. They're reproduced below with permission.
Hiding the Bill for Teacher Pensions
Michael Regnier
The debate about charter school funding was split wide open last week when a new study found that charter schools receive much less public support per pupil, when accounting for the full value of retirement promises to district school teachers. The valuation matters because the City is not saving enough for today's workers' future benefits, instead effectively running up a credit card bill.
NYC Council Education Committee Hearing
The New York City Council Education Committee held a hearing October 2, to consider three important resolutions, Res. 1263-2012, Res. 1395-2012 and Res. 1906-2012, regarding school utilization. The resolutions call for a moratorium on school closings and co-locations for a period of at least a year, require CEC approval for school co-locations, and create new procedures for parental notification of proposed changes in school utilization.


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October 22, 2009
Ask your senator to add midwifery to Medicaid
Now, as health care reform is being debated, would be an excellent time to ask your friendly local Senators to support adding Certified Public Midwifery to the list of healthcare providers who can receive Medicaid funds.
CPM's are trained professionals. They are not nurse midwives and thus send women into the "regular" health care system when the women are at risk in any way. But, if you are pregnant, not at risk, and want a home birth, a CPM is the person to call. CPMs are hugely dedicated women who work long hours for little pay because they love healthy women and their healthy babies [1 2 3 4]. I say this as a proud parent of a CPM.
You can find your Senator's email address here.
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Discovering the Beauty of Teenagers
by John HasynDec 23, 2009
- We tend to be afraid of those who are different from us. For John Hasyn, it was teenagers. Despite his feelings of intimidation, the Canadian-based photographer chose to work full-on with Inuit youth in Nunavut. What he discovered changed his perspective forever.
Service-Learning and Life Philosophies
by Jing FongOct 30, 2009
- Here are two dynamic organizations that offer your students opportunities and engaging resources to express and act on what they believe. Encourage your students to take on a service-learning project or submit a personal essay to "This I Believe."
Visual Learning: Walking Slowly
by Alyssa AustinOct 30, 2009
- Use this photo to ask your students what they notice and are wondering. Then share the facts behind the image to connect to greater understanding and discovery.
Facing the Future
by Jing FongOct 30, 2009
- Here is a range of lessons from Facing the Future for grades K-12, including some projects for university level students.
Nurturing Creative Thinkers
by Jing FongOct 30, 2009
- In this entertaining talk, Sir Ken Robinson asserts that to get the best out of people, schools need to nurture creative thinkers rather than good workers.
Visual Learning: Art Cars at Burning Man
by Alyssa AustinSep 22, 2009
- Images, photos, and pictures stimulate the mind. For the viewer, they offer a chance to connect and question. They also offer potential for play and imagination, and pulling the observer into purposeful messages.
Connect and Engage: Education for the Mind & Soul
by Jing FongSep 22, 2009
- Here's a resource to connect your students' learning with their local community, culture, and environment. Also learn how knowing yourself can translate to being an even better teacher.
Starting with Place: Molokai Students Re-Define their Education
by Vicki NewberrySep 22, 2009
- Head of School and teacher Vicki Newberry brought a place-based curriculum to her independent middle school in Molokai, Hawaii. Now Aka`ula School students thrive as they research and create positive solutions for environmental issues affecting their own community.
Anthropology 101: How to Change the World
by Tom MurphyJun 30, 2009
- Professor Tom Murphy wanted his students to reconnect with nature. Now, they work beside farmers, fishermen, wastewater technicians, environmental groups, and Native American leaders through an award-winning service learning program.
You Are Brilliant, and the Earth is Hiring
by Paul HawkenMay 27, 2009
- The Commencement Address by Paul Hawken to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3, 2009
If You Give a Kid a Shovel
by Joe GillespieMar 11, 2009
- Joe Gillespie started his first school garden in 1993 with 50 raised beds. Today, he and his middle school students grow veggies year-round and monitor wind turbines.
New Crop of Farmers
Feb 13, 2009
- Today's young farmers are protecting the land and seeds, reclaiming farming traditions, and sharing abundance with family and community. Meet some of these young farmers in our photo essay.
Changing the World: One Story at a Time
by Anna UnkovichJan 16, 2009
- For former teacher and Chicken Soup for the Classroom co-author Anna Unkovich, a "nightmare" teaching moment was the key to a more open classroom and sharing stories.
Connect and Engage: Making History
by Jing FongJan 16, 2009
- To teach happiness, be happy. Teachers, in particular, need support to be passionate and content in a challenging profession. The Center for Courage and Renewal's "Courage to Teach" supports this belief with essays, articles, and a retreat program.
Visual Learning: NYC Pillow Fight
by Jing FongDec 29, 2008
- Images, photos, and pictures stimulate the mind. With this YES! lesson plan, you and your students can luxuriate—and pause—to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not).
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Maps have been prepared for three sea-level rise scenarios of 0.5m, 0.8m and 1.1m,relevant for the 2100 period.
You may notice that some of the areas highlighted as low lying and vulnerable are the same ones that are already prone to flooding in big storms. However, it is important to remember that the maps show flooding that may occur annually, or in some areas more frequently, around the turn of the century. The big storms of 2100 are likely to flood an even larger area.
The sea-level rise scenarios have been combined with a nominal highest astronomical tide (HAT) value for the region, and are based on IPCC projections and more recent science.
The maps are based on a simple 'bucket fill' approach and should be considered as approximate only. The actual impacts may vary as this model does not take account of existing sea walls, storm surge, erosion or other local factors.
For more information go to frequently asked questions
Note: These maps are a communication tool only and are not suitable for decision-making.
Select a region by clicking on a box below.
Tide values
A value for a Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) was used to model the very high tide. The values used for the Perth (to south of Mandurah) region are:
Perth (to south of Mandurah) – 0.6m


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white glove
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candy stripers (do they even exist anymore?)
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nurse's aide
pooflady wrote:(I don't think so)
nurse's aide
bed pan
AZGman wrote:bed pan
dirty jobs
pooflady wrote:dirty jobs
flood damage
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Moving time
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Spring forward
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bunny jump
ThunderThighs wrote:bunny jump
frog walk
AZGman wrote:frog walk
goose step
ThunderThighs wrote:goose step
dog trot
AZGman wrote:dog trot
horse canter
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cat walk
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penguin waddle
ThunderThighs wrote:penguin waddle
cold feet
AZGman wrote:cold feet
nervous jitters
ThunderThighs wrote:nervous jitters
coffee buzz
AZGman wrote:coffee buzz
caffeine high
pooflady wrote:caffeine high
withdrawal headache
britt9974 wrote:withdrawal headache
aspirin tablet
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gel capsule
ThunderThighs wrote:gel capsule
jelly bean
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grape flavored
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purple juice
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artificially flavored
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fake taste
AZGman wrote:fake taste
liar liar
ThunderThighs wrote:liar liar
pants afire
AZGman wrote:pants afire
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Telephone wire
jawsuser wrote:(Hanging from the)
Telephone wire
party line
AZGman wrote:party line
listening in
ThunderThighs wrote:listening in
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Leonard DiCaprio's "The Great Gatsby" partied like it was the Roaring Twenties with a $51.1 million debut that made it a surprisingly strong runner-up to comic-book blockbuster "Iron Man 3."
Studio estimates Sunday put "Gatsby" at No. 2 behind Robert Downey Jr.'s superhero sequel, which pulled in $72.5 million domestically to raise its total to $284.9 million after just 10 days in U.S. theaters.
With an additional $89.3 million in its third weekend overseas, "Iron Man 3" lifted its international total to $664.1 million and its worldwide haul to $949 million.
"The Great Gatsby" far exceeded expectations by distributor Warner Bros. of a $35 million to $40 million opening weekend.
Director Baz Luhrmann's 3-D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic was a rare box-office smash for films aimed at older adults during the youth-minded summer season. According to Warner Bros., viewers over 25 made up 69 percent of the film's audience.
"It answers the question that you and I hear all the time from people over 50, 'There's nothing for me to see,'" said Dan Fellman, the studio's head of distribution. "While every studio has the $200 million tentpoles in the marketplace, you still have those who feel that it's not directed at them, which is true. So that's why I think counterprogramming like this is very important."
The weekend's other new wide release, Lionsgate's romantic comedy "Peeples," flopped at No. 4 with just $4.9 million. Produced by Tyler Perry, the movie stars Craig Robinson and Kerry Washington in a meet-the-parents-style farce.
Getting a head start on its domestic launch Friday, "Star Trek: Into Darkness" opened with $31.7 million in seven international markets. Its overseas debut included $13.3 million in Great Britain, $7.6 million in Germany and $5.5 million in Australia.
Starring DiCaprio in the title role as 1920s mystery millionaire Jay Gatsby, the latest Fitzgerald update co-stars Carey Mulligan as his lost love and Tobey Maguire as the friend chronicling their doomed romance.
It was by far the biggest debut ever for filmmaker Luhrmann, whose previous best was $14.8 million for "Australia." In just one weekend, "The Great Gatsby" nearly matched the $57.4 million domestic haul that Luhrmann's top-grossing film, the musical "Moulin Rouge!", managed in its entire run.
"Gatsby" also gave DiCaprio his second-biggest debut, behind the $62.8 million take for "Inception."
The film's success follows a bumpy road to theaters. Originally scheduled for release last December, Warner Bros. pushed it back to summer to give Luhrmann more time to finish his elaborate visual spectacle.
How well the film holds up in coming weeks depends on word-of-mouth from fans. Reviews for "The Great Gatsby" have been so-so, with many critics saying it sacrifices drama and substance for style and dazzle, including Lurhmann's elaborate party scenes backed by a contemporary soundtrack featuring Jay-Z, Beyonce and Lana Del Rey.
"Iron Man 3" was down a steep 58 percent from its opening weekend haul, no surprise given that its $174.1 million domestic debut was the second-biggest ever. The only film to do more business was Downey and company's ensemble adventure "The Avengers," which topped $200 million in its premiere last year.
"The Avengers" held up better in its second weekend with $103.1 million, a drop of only 50 percent. But "Iron Man 3" is on its way to becoming the biggest solo superhero hit worldwide and the second-biggest comic-book adaptation, behind the $1.5 billion "Avengers" payday.
"This is on a trajectory like no other individual superhero movie we've ever seen," said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com. "In less than three weeks, this thing is honing in on a billion dollars. It's just a testament to the incredible popularity of this character."
The movie already has far surpassed the franchise best of $624 million worldwide for "Iron Man 2."
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. "Iron Man 3," $72.5 million ($89.3 million international).
2. "The Great Gatsby," $51.1 million.
3. "Pain & Gain," $5 million.
4. "Peeples," $4.9 million.
5. "42," $4.7 million.
6. "Oblivion," $3.9 million ($11.7 million international).
7. "The Croods," $3.6 million ($17.3 million international).
8. "The Big Wedding," $2.5 million.
9. "Mud," $2.4 million.
10. "Oz the Great and Powerful," $802,000.


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Looks awesome Jon! I would love to help you photograph the interior, but the widest lens I have has a 36mm film equivalence. We can sure try though!
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Chiropractic billing and reimbursement can often appear simple at one moment, but then become maddeningly complex the next. Most chiropractors are familiar with the codes required for billing, but often are not fully aware of the complexities and nuances that lead to reimbursement or denial. In this installment of "Ask the Billing Expert," let's look at the five biggest issues chiropractic offices should watch out for in 2014.
There is an update to the 1500 form for 2014. The updated form, I am very pleased to announce, allows 12 diagnoses in block 21. Frankly, I never understood why block 21 was limited to four codes when there was clearly enough space to add more. This change, of course, is to accommodate the ICD-10 CM coding set; providers will likely use more codes, as this code system is more granular and specific.
CMS has reported that the new form (2/12 revision) can be used Jan. 6, 2014, but that providers may continue to use the existing 1500 (8/05) edition through March 31, 2014. As a consequence, there can be dual use of either form during this period. However, beginning April 1, 2014, the new form is mandatory.
This is a CMS timeline and it is anticipated that other carriers will follow Medicare's lead. However, verify with your common payers as to their specific plans and time frame for use. Based on past experience with updates to the 1500, it is likely most, if not all, carriers will follow Medicare's time frame.
While you need not change immediately, the change must be made. Verify what will be required to upgrade or purchase if a new program is needed. If a billing service or clearinghouse is utilized, ensure it is aware of the update and what changes, if any, you are required to make.
While ICD-10 does not take effect until Oct. 1, 2014, it is something you must be prepared for early, as it changes all the codes used for diagnosis. The ICD-9-CM codes number about 13,000 and are numerical in value. They range from three digits to as many as five. ICD-10-CM has more than 68,000 codes and range from three to seven characters in length, but all have an alpha beginning. The codes are much more specific in the ICD-10 and providers will enjoy a much greater ability to give more exacting diagnoses.
For instance, codes for extremities can be designated for left and right. In addition, there are separate codes for myalgia (M79.2) and fibromyalgia (M79.7), as well as codes for general muscle spasm (M62.838) and spasm of the back (M62.830).
It is a fact that 5 percent of diagnosis codes represents 70 percent of claims. The average chiropractic office more than likely uses no more than 25 codes on a regular basis and chooses from a code set of about 50-75 codes in most instances. But even this number of codes may triple and could increase as much as 10-fold for certain code sets.
Each provider/office must take it upon themselves to prepare for this transition. First and foremost, make sure there is an adequate resource to convert and add new codes to the office "cheat sheet" list. In addition, any software or billing program should be updated to the new code set; ascertain whether this can be done with the software directly or if it is dependent upon the provider to make the changes.
Of course, there is likely some cost to this, whether it is an update to the program or simply a new system. I would also suggest you verify whether the update will have to be done a second time if you change computer platforms at a later date, as the new system may have separate requirements. If an outside billing service or clearinghouse is used, inquire if it is updating its system, and whether it will be supplying codes versus requiring it to come from the provider.
Some code transitions are very straightforward. For instance, neck pain 723.1 will update in ICD-10 to M54.2; thoracic spine pain 724.1 updates to M54.6; and low back pain 724.2 updates to M54.5.
But cervical radiculitis 723.4, and thoracic or lumbar neuritis 724.4, update in ICD-10 to M54.11 cervical radiculopathy occipito-atlanto-axial region, M54.12 radiculopathy cervical region, M54.13 radiculopathy cervico-thoracic region, M54.14 radiculopathy thoracic region, M54.15 radiculopathy thoraco-lumbar region, M54.16 radiculopathy, lumbar region, M54.17 radiculopathy lumbosacral region and M54.18 radiculopathy sacral-coccygeal region.
Similar designations for the spine exist for disc degeneration, disc displacement, spondylosis, kyphosis, lordosis and enthesopathy. Additionally, sprain and strain of the spine 847.0, 847.1 and 847.2, now will have separate coding to designate a sprain from a strain. And these new codes also have extensions to indicate whether the visit is an initial visit, subsequent visit or sequelae (residual effect).
There are also codes in ICD-10 specific for strain of the hamstrings, quadriceps or adductor muscle groups; and new code sets for iliotibial band syndrome, gluteal and psoas tendinitis, anterior tibial syndrome, and posterior tibial tendinitis – with each of the aforementioned having separate designation for right or left side (meaning if bilateral, you would use two codes to indicate such).
It is my belief that the use of these codes will aid providers in indicating necessity for care more easily due their detailed nature, not to mention that issues of claim scrutiny, as discussed in the next section, can be mitigated by their use. I say let's embrace the new codes and lead the health care arena by utilizing them in an accurate, timely fashion.
3. Claim / Visit Scrutiny
Claim and visit scrutiny will reach a level that has never been witnessed by the chiropractic profession. With 39 of 50 states having mandatory chiropractic benefits, clearly more people will likely seek chiropractic care. This is a very positive change for the chiropractic profession and frankly, for insurance companies. The reason it is positive for insurance carriers is chiropractic is a less-costly expense than traditional medical care including medication, physical therapy and surgery, which means lower costs for claims.
However, insurance plans such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CIGNA, et al., are using outside review sources such as Optum Health, American Specialty Health, OrthoNet and others who review chiropractic claims for necessity and often require authorization beyond a certain amount of visits. It is not that they will not allow care, but that they will scrutinize more closely the number of services and visits.
Many chiropractic patients and chiropractic providers often languished in abundant benefits that were available. For instance, when 24 visits were allowed per plan year, they could use those 24 visits seemingly at their convenience. Let's face it, chiropractic treatment "feels good" and often is sought even when there is no disability, as the patients will report it makes them "feel better." For this reason, patients would seek to use all 24 visits, and in many instances, these plans paid with minimal diagnosis and documentation of necessity.
That protocol is coming under analysis now, as these plans will review more closely the progress and need for additional care. It is not that the patient cannot receive the number of visits the plan allows, but they must have a reason or condition that warrants those visits. In simple language, if 24 visits are to be used, there has to be a 24-visit condition.
This will be a protocol the chiropractic profession will have to take some leadership in with their patients to explain what the patient's insurance benefits really are. It is not preventative services, but corrective services. There has to be a significant neuromusculoskeletal condition warranting the necessity of care.
Based on evidence-based guidelines, chiropractic care demonstrates tremendous efficacy for common spine and back ailments. But many of these sources indicate that the initial treatment plan intervention is adequate to resolve most conditions. In fact, I have heard and read many studies and guides that indicate uncomplicated conditions need no more than 6-8 visits to resolve with chiropractic care.
The chiropractic profession should be proud of this fact; chiropractic care is considered that effective. However, when there are instances in which care goes beyond the "typical" requirements, keep in mind the following:
- Does the diagnosis (primary, secondary and complicating) correlate with the number of visits requested?
- Is the provider using objective measures on exams for "functional" change to demonstrate the necessity and ongoing need of care?
- Were functional outcome assessments used to further quantify the necessity and progress of the care plan? (Use of outcome measures is a CMS requirement under PQRS reporting. Chiropractors should take advantage of the acceptance of these measures, as chiropractic care readily and clearly results in greater function, even in as little as one visit.)
- Are there chronic factors that can be identified, whether by diagnosis or documentation in the chart, as chronic conditions by definition require increased care?
- Does the treatment plan have a focus on active care and rehabilitation? Note the following statement relating to active care, taken from the Chronic Pain Medical Treatment Guidelines: "There is strong evidence that exercise programs, including aerobic conditioning and strengthening is superior to treatment programs that do not include exercise." This language is in all of the aforementioned carriers' chiropractic treatment policy standards.
- Do your notes, under a critical review, demonstrate functional improvement and a discharge when maximum therapeutic benefit has been achieved?
These are some of the factors review services are utilizing and referencing for the necessity of ongoing care. It is to a provider's advantage to be proactive in the notes and treatment plan, answering these questions before requesting additional visits.
4. Manual Therapy 97140
Manual therapy 97140 is a payable service for a chiropractor; however, if it is done the same date of service and to same region as chiropractic manipulation, it is considered part of the manipulation. This service has been contentious in terms of use and payment since it was implemented in 1999. Manual therapy may encompass a myriad of services in the chiropractic setting and most commonly is used to indicate myofascial release, joint mobilization or manual traction.
When billing this code to indicate that is payable and separate from chiropractic manipulation, it must be appended with modifier 59. This modifier should only be used in cases in which a different region of the body received the service. Of course, many payers, upon seeing the 59, will pay, assuming the service was to a different region. However, if the claim is later reviewed or audited, and it is determined that the service was not done to a separate region, it will result in a refund or deduction from future payments.
Whether you or I agree with this rule is of little consequence; the rule is in place. The CPT position paper on 97140 states the following "Under certain circumstances, it may be appropriate to additionally report CMT/OMT codes in addition to code 97140. For example, a patient has severe injuries from an auto accident with a neck injury that contraindicates CMT in the neck region. Therefore, the provider performs manual therapy techniques as described by code 97140 to the neck region and CMT to the lumbar region. As separate body regions are addressed, it would be appropriate in this instance to report both codes 97140 and 98940. In this example, the modifier -59 should be appended to indicate that a distinct procedural service was provided."
Aetna went so far as to not pay for 97140 done with chiropractic manipulation regardless of separate region. Aetna's policy was made based on the following: "Aetna revealed that their investigative audits found that 90 percent of the time that modifier -59 was used, manual therapy was performed in the same region as the CMT. They also found very poor or lack of documentation. Aetna's need to make such a strong policy change was due to what they considered to be excessive and improper use of modifier -59."
Fortunately, with diligent fighting by the chiropractic profession and the American Chiropractic Association, Aetna did change this and will allow the payment of 97140 with chiropractic manipulation when the medical necessity of separate regions is necessary and clearly documented.
Many carriers are making provisions with outside review agencies such as American Specialty Health, OrthoNet and Optum, who are reviewing claims and chart notes more closely to be sure the 97140 services were provided to a different body region from the chiropractic manipulation and medically necessary.
While this is a needed and necessary service, the recommendation of evidence-based care plans indicates reduction in the provision of passive care and increase in the provision of active care or simply exercise.
5. Medicare 101
Medicare, a love / hate relationship for some, is here to stay and essentially involves everyone over age 65. Bear in mind that the baby boomer generation is turning Medicare age at a clip of 10,000 per day for the next 15 years. That is too many people to ignore, particularly when Medicare pays more per visit than most of the managed care plans ... even though it only pays for spinal manipulation.
It is also ironic how some believe Medicare is the strictest on medical necessity, yet it is not uncommon to have Medicare allow and pay for 20 to 30 visits when managed care plans, as noted above, are tightening. However, let's also not forget Medicare patients generally have more chronic and severe conditions that require greater care, which is most commonly disc degeneration.
It is my belief that providers who are disillusioned with Medicare are mostly frustrated due to their lack of knowledge of Medicare requirements for billing and documentation, which definitely has some nuances. If these nuances are not followed, claims will be denied or when reviewed, will result in further denial or requests for refunds.
Medicare is straightforward for chiropractic: It pays for spinal manipulation only and subluxation must be the primary diagnosis. However, beyond the subluxation, there must be a secondary neuromusculoskeletal condition associated. The subluxation must be demonstrated in the file by an X-ray or physical examination and the specific vertebrae must be documented. It is not adequate to simply denote cervical subluxation.
The secondary diagnosis must also be indicated and it is imperative to have the most specific diagnosis or reason for the encounter indicated. While it is acceptable to use as simple a diagnosis as cervical pain 723.1, it is best to differentiate the causation of pain with myalgia 729.1, disc degeneration 722.4, disc displacement 722.0, strain and sprain 847.0, etc., whenever possible. Codes that have greater differentiation and severity clearly will result in a greater allowance of treatment, as the condition coded clearly warrants such.
Chiropractic manipulation codes must be appended with modifier AT to indicate the care is corrective or active. Omission of the modifier will result in an automatic denial of services with no patient responsibility.
If the patient chooses to receive care beyond what Medicare allows, he/she may do so and pay out of pocket for those services. What is required is that the patient sign the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), accepting responsibility; and that the chiropractic manipulation code be billed with modifier GA. Use of this modifier will result in a denial of payment from Medicare, but does allow and make the patient responsible for those services.
For services that are excluded for chiropractic (everything but spinal manipulation), the chiropractic provider need not bill to Medicare. The patient is liable for those services and they cannot be provided at no charge or discount, as Medicare views this as inducement. However, there can be instances whereby the patient has a secondary insurance that will pay not only the 20 percent not paid by Medicare for manipulation, but also has provision for excluded services. When that is the case, those services would be billed to Medicare; however, they are appended with modifier GY (97035 GY, 97124 GY, G0283 GY, etc.).
This GY modifier indicates it is an excluded service and will result in patient responsibility for those services and allow payment from the secondary payer. Note that in most instances, Medicare will also forward the claim directly to the secondary payer, meaning no additional work by the chiropractor. Also note that this secondary insurance information should be included on the claim block 9a-d.
There are claim form nuances for Medicare as well. Block 11 should have "none" indicated, as this is the indication that there is no other insurance primary to Medicare. If this is left blank, Medicare will deny the claim, indicating it cannot ascertain the primary insurance.
Block 14 must have a date, and it is not necessarily a date of injury or first symptom, but the date of the first visit for the current episode. For instance, a patient has an injury on a Saturday and visits your office on the following Monday. The date in block 14 should reflect Monday's date and the date they were injured.
Medicare is also doing more review and audits of chiropractic providers (and others; it is not picking on chiropractors) and these are common issues with provider documentation.
A few other billing considerations to keep in mind, particularly when it comes to Medicare:
- Illegible notes: If you cannot read them, neither can anyone else. Make sure if notes are requested, someone other than you can read them.
- Missing signature: All notes require the signature, not initials, of the chiropractor.
- Specific level of subluxation must be indicated in examination and treatment notes.
- Specific areas of manipulation must be documented on each visit.
- Treatment plans must also be evident, indicating level of care including frequency and length.
- If treatment continues without evidence of improvement or the clinical status remains stable for a given condition, further manipulative treatment is considered maintenance therapy and is a non-covered benefit.
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Nintendo lumbered with lawsuit in 3DS patent row
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Nintendo has been struck with a lawsuit by an intellectual property owner which claims to hold the rights to viewing glasses-free stereoscopic images.
The IP owner, Tomita Technologies, founded by ex-Sony staffer Seijiro Tomita, reckons Nintendo's 3DS infringes on one of its patents, Patent Arcade reports.
Tomita claims to have up to 70 patents to its name, and more than 100 patent applications in flight.
The patent in question is 7,417,664 - aka the '664 patent' - which describes a "stereoscopic image picking up and display system based upon optical axes cross-point information" [sic].
The patent may be a confusing read, but it definitely seems similar. Originally filed in March 2003, the patent was eventually granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office in August 2008.
While it has yet to fully detail how Nintendo has violated its patent, Tomita has requested the company cease production of 3DS tech and compensate it accordingly for the damage it believes Nintendo has done to it, and for its legal fees.
Nintendo is no stranger to lawsuits, though, previously dealing with various patent rows from its DSi camera lenses to motion-sensitive game controllers. ®


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Monster Hunter has quickly become one of the most remarkable and successful series for Capcom, with sales in excess of 2.4 million units worldwide. Capcom's previously released Monster Hunter Portable was a runaway hit, becoming Japan's top selling title for the PSP system, with an attach rate of about one game sold for every five systems in the country. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd has just released in Japan and is already well on its way to surpassing the previous title with remarkable initial shipment numbers.
The non-stop epic hunt-or-be-hunted adventure continues with more content and options than ever before. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 builds on Monster Hunter2 (Dos) for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (previously released in Japan only) and contains 50% more content than the original Monster Hunter Freedom. In this unique action-adventure game, gamers increase their play skills as they battle through breath-taking environments while defeating bloodthirsty creatures.
Players can face a variety of quests alone, but the true spirit of the game comes from playing with others. Multiplayer cooperative battles for up to four friends via wireless ad hoc mode foster team building and strategy for the ultimate battle of man vs. beast. Players can fully customize their characters, building up their abilities with armour and weaponry as they make their way through hundreds of quests. With the addition of infrastructure functionality, players will now be able to download even more content and quests.
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