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Throughout each chapter, Dr. Randall explores our perceptions and our knowledge of these individuals, pointing out how each played significant roles in exposing themes of faithfulness, gratitude, conflict, power, and betrayal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople of the Passion\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalls us to embrace the \"grace and opportunity of Lent,\" for when we pause to examine our hearts and spirits within our collective narrative of fallen humanity, we are reminded that \"we are an Easter people.\" And in this, we celebrate Christ's resurrection, understanding that everything about our redemption hinges upon the most significant event in human history: Easter morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Cathy Randall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the retired Director of the University Honors Programs at The University of Alabama. She earned two Ph.D. degrees from the University of Alabama and has been named one of the top 31 women graduates of the twentieth century. Chairman of the Alabama Academy of Honor (the 100 most outstanding living Alabamians), Dr. Randall is a graduate of Education for Ministry and serves as a Lay Eucharistic Minister and Lay Eucharistic Visitor at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47349796995290,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/People_of_the_Passion.jpg?v=1768912516"},{"product_id":"surrounded-by-grace","title":"Surrounded by Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastors love to preach about grace. The essence of the Good News, grace is unmerited favor from the all-powerful Creator of the world. There is perhaps no more satisfying message to deliver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut does the average churchgoer really understand what grace means for them? Is it just another \"Christianese\" term that fails to resonate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Thomas' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurrounded by Grace: A Bible Study for Lent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a tool based on the Gospel of John to help pastors, small groups and congregations answer the question of what grace is in a modern context. From the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana to his conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, Thomas uses John's words to affirm that the Lord's favor extends to all no matter how insignificant we see ourselves or our problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten to be utilized for individual or group study, or for worship services during the Lenten season,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurrounded by Grace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e encourages the imagination to ponder that there is no storm so great the Lord cannot overcome it; no pain so deep he will not sustain us through it; no death so final he will fail to resurrect us from it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLessons Include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Grace for Those Awkward Moments\" (John 2:1-11)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Grace for the Broken Heart\" (John 11:17-44)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Grace When Things Are Chaotic\" (John 16:17-33)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a professor at St. Louis Christian College and on staff at First Christian Church in Washington, Missouri. 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Members can be invited to prepare the soup and bake breads to share. This program allows congregations to enjoy a fellowship meal together as they learn about a biblical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia E. Cowen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Christian resource writer and liturgical evangelist. She has written and published numerous programs for women, youth and special congregational events. She holds a B.A. degree in education from Northern Michigan University and has completed requirements for certification as an Associate in Ministry in the ELCA. 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By delving in depth into the words and experiences of both well-known and cameo biblical characters, readers will come to a greater appreciation of the life-pervading influence of their relationship to the living Lord.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (from the Introduction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReuben T. Swanson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Secretary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvangelical Lutheran Church in America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the latest installment of his popular series examining the basics of the Christian faith, Ron Lavin takes another look at the final days of Jesus' life on earth through the eyes of the people whose lives were changed by their encounters with the Lord. Lavin examines their stories, both familiar and little-known, and highlights how their experiences intersect our lives. 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