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A bold and timely exploration of queer joy as both an experience and a method, this book offers a powerful intervention in gender and sexuality studies by theorizing queer joy not as merely pleasure, but as a radical practice shaped by failure, contradiction, grief, risk, and repair.This book draws its argument from two major research projects: a study on queering sexuality education with over 80 in-service teachers in New Brunswick, and Pride/Swell+, a community-based participatory project involving over 300 2SLGBTQ+ people across Atlantic Canada. It investigates how queer joy circulates—through art, intimacy, activism, and chosen families—but also how it fails, revealing heartbreak, exclusion, and exhaustion within queer communities. By examining failure as integral to theorizing queer joy in research and practice, the authors illuminate how breakdowns can become sites of solidarity, transformation, and worldmaking. The book advances queer joy studies, offering new ways to think about pedagogy, research ethics, and queer futurity. Through reflection, analysis, and creative praxis, the book foregrounds queer joy’s messiness and entanglement with failure as a methodology for resistance and survival.This book is intended for students and researchers in gender and sexuality studies, queer theory, education, and critical sociology. It also speaks to activists and artists interested in the intersections of queer joy, failure, and community-building within academic, educational, arts, and community spaces.

A bold and timely exploration of queer joy as both an experience and a method, this book offers a powerful intervention in gender and sexuality studies by theorizing queer joy not as merely pleasure, but as a radical practice shaped by failure, contradiction, grief, risk, and repair.This book draws its argument from two major research projects: a study on queering sexuality education with over 80 in-service teachers in New Brunswick, and Pride/Swell+, a community-based participatory project involving over 300 2SLGBTQ+ people across Atlantic Canada. It investigates how queer joy circulates—through art, intimacy, activism, and chosen families—but also how it fails, revealing heartbreak, exclusion, and exhaustion within queer communities. By examining failure as integral to theorizing queer joy in research and practice, the authors illuminate how breakdowns can become sites of solidarity, transformation, and worldmaking. The book advances queer joy studies, offering new ways to think about pedagogy, research ethics, and queer futurity. Through reflection, analysis, and creative praxis, the book foregrounds queer joy’s messiness and entanglement with failure as a methodology for resistance and survival.This book is intended for students and researchers in gender and sexuality studies, queer theory, education, and critical sociology. It also speaks to activists and artists interested in the intersections of queer joy, failure, and community-building within academic, educational, arts, and community spaces.

Nearly all Christians would affirm the centrality of prayer for a healthy Christian life. And yet, for many, prayer is often a challenge, requiring intense personal commitment and self-discipline. However, as Megan Hill points out in Praying Together, our normal approach to prayer leaves out a crucial component: other people. While personal prayer is important, God designed the church to be a community of believers who regularly pray together. Exploring the Bible’s rich teaching on what it means to gather at God’s throne with one voice, Hill lays a theological foundation for corporate prayer and offers practical guidance for making it a reality—in our families, churches, and communities.Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.

“This book is positively, intelligently, and helpfully countercultural.”—Nancy Guthrie, author, Even Better than Eden; Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus; and the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament seriesThe 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, A Place to Belong invites us to experience the local church in light of the Bible’s testimony. Considering nine biblical terms for the church—such as beloved, brothers and sisters, saints, and gospel partners—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. Examines what the Bible says about the priority and blessing of the churchEncourages and equips readers for commitment to local church lifeFocuses on the relationships of the members to the churchIncludes discussion questions and further study recommendations for each chapter

This TGC Kids Book Teaches Children the Importance and Blessing of the Local Church God lovingly gathers his people into a wonderful community—the church. The local church is made up of individuals who respond to God’s love by worshiping him together and caring for one another. In this picture book, Meg’s parents accidentally leave her at church after the morning service, which makes her feel scared. But Meg is not alone. Various people in the church stay with her until her dad returns. These church friends care for her by giving her things like tissues, cookies, and storybooks, and she learns how to be a church friend to others. With easy-to-understand language and colorful illustrations, this children’s book highlights Jesus’s command to “love one another,” showing kids ages 3–7 that God has provided the local church to be their loving community. A TGC Kids book. Part of the TGC Kids Series: Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition; other titles in the series include Arlo and the Great Big Cover Up and Polly and the Screen Time Overload Biblical Foundation: Designed to help parents teach their children about the importance and blessing of the local church Includes a “Note to Children” from the Author: Megan Hill explains her inspiration for the book and encourages children to see the church as a place for help

A Devotional for Harvesting God-Given Spiritual Fruits As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God’s word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit.Through the trusted voices of several female bestselling authors, editors, and Bible teachers, this 40-day devotional explores each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Every daily reading includes a related verse to ponder, a theologically rich reflection, additional Bible passages to read, and a prayer. This short format provides readers with an easy-to-use devotional resource, filled with substantial biblical counsel for harvesting God-given spiritual fruit.  Unpacks Each Fruit of the Spirit: Pulling content from Galatians 5 and other Scripture passages, this book is deeply biblical and theologically rich Great for Individuals and Groups: Devotions are perfect for personal reading or as a tool to encourage a group of friends Devotional: Each of the 40 readings includes reflections, responses, and prayersRecipes: Recipes from the contributors’ kitchens for fruit dishes to make at homeContributions by Trusted Voices: Melissa Kruger, Abbey Wedgeworth, Lydia Brownback, Courtney Doctor, Megan Hill, Winfree Brisley, Lindsey Carlson, Blair Linne, Trillia Newbell, and Sharonda Cooper

An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of 1 Peter Choosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women’s gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, it can be hard to know where to start.With warmth and clarity, Lydia Brownback makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God’s Word. Verse by verse, Brownback guides readers through the full ESV text of 1 Peter to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. In this epistle, Peter calls believers to hold fast to Christ, who strengthens them with grace and fills them with hope amid hardship. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study. Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreachConversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn’t sacrifice theological depth By Women, for Women: Written by Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Study seriesHelpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction, an overview of the text's historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further studyAffordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience

An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of EphesiansChoosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women’s gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, it can be hard to know where to start.With warmth and clarity, Megan Hill makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God’s Word. Verse by verse, Hill guides readers through the full ESV text of Ephesians to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. Ephesians teaches us about how God’s work of redemption makes us alive, why the church is so important, and what it means to live in Christ. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study.  Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreachConversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn’t sacrifice theological depth By Women, for Women: Written by Megan Hill, author of numerous books and managing editor for the Gospel CoalitionHelpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction, an overview of the text's historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further studyAffordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience

TGC’s Brief Guide to the Sabbath Helps Women Draw Near to GodKeeping up with our do-it-all culture is not only exhausting, it can also hinder us from seeking the Lord. How can we grow in devotion to God in a world of endless distractions? TGC’s Disciplines of Devotion series helps women cultivate a life of devotion to the Lord by building simple, biblical practices into their days.Each volume highlights one spiritual discipline—exploring its meaning, biblical examples, and benefits—and offers accessible ways to make this practice a spiritual habit. In this volume, Megan Hill encourages women to find rest for their souls by observing the Sabbath. Explaining that God graciously gives us time to commune with him, Hill shows women how to enjoy the Sabbath in their busy lives. Brief, biblically rich, and highly practical, Disciplines of Devotion booklets are ideal for individual or small-group study. Approachable Guide to the Sabbath: Explains how this biblical practice helps believers draw near to God, with reflection questions for individual study or small-group discussion Brief and Practical: Short enough to be read in one sitting, this booklet is designed to help busy women pursue the spiritual discipline of Sabbath restAccessible: Written for any woman who is exploring faith or interested in growing deeper in relationship with ChristFrom the Gospel Coalition: Upcoming topics in the Disciplines of Devotion series include fasting, prayer, worship, and evangelism

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from discovering the origins of Vancouver on an Indigenous-led Talking Totems Tours, to indulging in mouthfuls of mollusks on a shellfish farm in the San Juan Islands, and getting up close with gigantic gray whales on the open ocean of Tofino.Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest travel guide:Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventureEasy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interestsInsider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalizing local food scene and photo-worthy viewsVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of SeattleConnect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from saving the Northwest's iconic fish, to examining the American story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and getting your outdoor adventure fix at the Deschutes RiverPractical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to packQR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secretsCovers: Seattle, Northwest Washington & San Juan Islands, Washington Coast, The Washington Cascades, Washington Wine Country, Portland, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Coast, Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades, Vancouver, Weekend in Whistler, Take Off to Tofino Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Pacific Northwest.

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