2011-09-22T14:46:22-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/faith+alive+christian+resources http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/150653/origins.aspx 2011-09-22T14:46:22-05:00 Physics professors Loren and Deborah Haarsma explore what God's Word and God's world teach us about creation, evolution, and intelligent design. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/154425/christmas-light-splits-the-night.aspx 2011-09-22T14:35:40-05:00 Use this 4- or 5-session study during Advent to remember the strange and wonderful time when light split the night and God became one of us. Optional Advent activities are included. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151167/earthwise.aspx 2011-09-22T14:24:38-05:00 Even though we humans have damaged the natural world around us, professor, author, and lifelong creation care scientist Calvin B. DeWitt shows how we can regain a joyful, positive attitude about working together for good and living in harmony with creation. Also includes discussion questions, a mini-workshop session, and more. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/037040/dwell-gods-big-story-cards.aspx 2011-09-22T14:20:12-05:00 This one-per-household faith nurture game encourages families to have fun as they learn about God's story together. Start by reading the day's story in the Bible, then roll the included color-coded dice to choose one of six ways to explore the story together. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/ADIW/in-the-works-series.aspx 2011-06-08T15:34:16-05:00 This brand-new five-session series explores how Christians can be part of God’s mission in the world. Each title includes five inspiring daily readings for each week; five easy-to-use discussion guides (with activities, Bible study, and discussion activities); and follow-up action options to apply the study to real-world life. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151126/shaped-by-god.aspx 2011-06-08T15:33:47-05:00 Faith formation doesn’t just happen—it’s a Spirit-led lifelong process of shaping and reshaping. In this accessible anthology, twelve experts share their perspectives on faith formation at home, in worship, in education, in intergenerational contexts, in people with developmental disabilities, and more. Indispensable reading for pastors, church leaders, education committees, parents, and educators. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151370/home-grown-handbook-for-christian-parenting.aspx 2011-06-08T15:33:34-05:00 This practical parent handbook answers questions all Christian parents face. Organized by topic and filled with humor and sound advice, it’s a great resource for adult classes and a thoughtful gift for new parents. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/156000/the-day-metallica-came-to-church.aspx 2011-06-08T15:32:23-05:00 What do the music of Metallica and Bach, the film Crash, and stories about Batman have in commom? This new book explores how we can hear God's voice in all things. "John Van Sloten has developed a spiritual radar-system which picks up the vibes of the Spirit in the culture and the church. In this amazing book he shows us how we too can read the divine by radar, stay on course, and lead a supercharged life." Leonard Sweet, Drew University, George Fox University, Author of Nudge, sermons.com http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/ADIF/infuse-bible-studies.aspx 2011-06-08T15:31:09-05:00 Infuse Bible Studies aim to help people discover where faith and life meet. Learn what the Bible has to say by asking questions and seeking answers from the passage studied. Great for lively discussion by busy small groups or individuals—no previous Bible learning required! http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/400430/hymns-for-worship.aspx 2011-06-08T15:30:46-05:00 Hymns for Worship is a collection of 256 hymns presented in chronological order beginning with a sampling of Old Testament psalms and continuing to the present. It's like taking a 3,000-year journey through the songs of God's people!