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What Happens When I Die: A Promise of the Afterlife.
Brian C. Stiller. Toronto, Ont.: HarperCollins. 2001.

In 12 easily-read chapters, Stiller discusses death as viewed by people who have had near-death experiences; what Scriptures teach us about death, the existence of God, death and resurrection; he ends by encouraging Christians to live the life they would wish to have lived when death comes.

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Powers, Weakness, and the Tabernacling of God.
Marva J. Dawn. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Wm. B. Eerdmans. 2001.

The 2000 Schaff Lectures, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. In four chapters Dawn discusses what the church should be in its weakness, not in the power of a market-driven society. Study questions make this an ideal discussion facilitator.

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Coming Home. Stories of Anabaptists in Britain and Ireland.
Edited by Alan Kreider and Stuart Murray. Kitchener, Ont.: Pandora Press. 2000.

This volume contains stories by 60 Anabaptists in Great Britain; people who have found Anabaptism the theology and way of life that best embodies Jesus’ teachings.

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Empty Womb, Aching Heart. Hope and Help for those Struggling with Infertility.
Marlo Schalesky. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House. 2001.

In five sections, Schalesky recounts the stories of couples who either have suffered miscarriages or are infertile. The stories are an encouragement that they are not alone. They are also good reminders to friends and family to be thoughtful of people who are struggling in this area.

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The Dancers of Riverside Park and Other Poems.
Peggy L. Shriver. Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001.

Shriver writes about life and people she has known. The poems are inspirational and easily read.

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