{"product_id":"a-place-to-belong-learning-to-love-the-local-church-paperback","title":"A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is positively, intelligently, and helpfully countercultural.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Guthrie\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eEven Better than Eden\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eSaints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e; and the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe church has more beauty--and more value--than we can see with physical eyes. Though our congregations are made up of ordinary people engaged in predictable practices, we are an outpost of heaven itself. The church is the people of God, the dwelling place of the Spirit, and the fullness of Christ. With rich theology and practical direction, \u003cem\u003eA Place to Belong\u003c\/em\u003e invites us to experience the local church in light of the Bible's testimony. Considering nine biblical terms for the church--such as \u003cem\u003ebeloved\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ebrothers and sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003esaints\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003egospel partners\u003c\/em\u003e--this book equips us to love and serve one another. Whether we are new Christians or mature believers, learning to love the local church can become one of our greatest privileges and highest joys. The church is where we belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMegan Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e (BA, Grove City College) is the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003ePraying Together\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eA Place to Belong\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eMeg Is Not Alone\u003c\/em\u003e. She also serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. A pastor's wife and a pastor's daughter, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children, where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42164580548743,"sku":"9781433563737","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/49212c892a9e09f727541865343ca3f3.webp?v=1733307037","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-place-to-belong-learning-to-love-the-local-church-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}