In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth didn't have any shape. And it was empty. -Genesis 1:1-2 (NIrV) In Space & Time, kids get a taste of these two concepts and how they are related. From spinning planets, glowing comets, burning stars, and pinwheeling galaxies, to a discussion about bowling balls on a trampoline (that explain… Read more…
Christianity believes in a God who acts in history. The Bible tells us the story of God’s actions in Israel, culminating in the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and the spreading of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome. The issue of history is thus unavoidable when it comes to reading the Bible. Volume 4 of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Series looks at how … Read more…
What is prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work? Every faith has some form of prayer. Yet often we find ourselves doubting its purpose and even its effectiveness. Allow this journal to help you reflect and record your deepest questions and longings on this perplexing topic. Specifically tied to Philip Yancey's Prayer, this journal in… Read more…
Biblical theology attempts to explore the theological coherence of the canonical witnesses; no serious Christian theology can overlook this issue. The essays in the present volume illustrate the complexity and richness of the conversation that results from attentive consideration of the question. In a time when some voices are calling for a moratorium on bib… Read more…
An excellent book that covers the wide variety and deep complexity of seemingly impossible biblical counseling issues in the challenging culture inwhich we live. The gospel brings liberty to men, women, and children bound by every conceivable sin and affliction. Psychology provides a tool for applying the power of the gospel in practical ways. Drawing on bib… Read more…
The wife of a minister is made of the same stuff as any other woman, but her circumstances set her apart. If you’ve married into the ministry, you know the difficulty of balancing the demands of your church and your family, the stresses of clergy marriage, the pressure of unrealistic expectations, and the setbacks of ministry—and the joys. Other … Read more…
Current facts about Mormonism:Over 11 million members.Over 60,000 full-time missionaries—more than any other single missionary-sending organization in the world.More than 310,000 converts annually.As many as eighty percent of converts come from Protestant backgrounds. (In Mormon circles, the saying is, “We baptize a Baptist church every week.&rdq… Read more…
A user-friendly book for young ladies who are being confirmed or have recently gone through the confirmation process. Special keepsake format includes a special presentation page and selected Scriptures and reflections that focus on the celebration of Confirmation.… Read more…
Tranquility, a sense of contentedness and peace, is something every women strives for daily. Filled with NIV Scripture and enriching devotions, this beautifully designed devotional gift book will lead you to a place of tranquility with your Lord.… Read more…
Drawing on a broad array of contributors, volume seven of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Series assesses the current state of canonical interpretation and uses that as a starting point for exploring ingredients in theological interpretation of the Bible today. Canon and Biblical Interpretation begins with a masterful examination of the canonical approach and… Read more…
For:•Individual use•Group trainingGreeters are the welcoming arms that people long to find in a church. This practical guidebook will help you reach out to people who need to experience the warmth of belonging to a church family.Serving as a Church Greeter sheds light on•The Ministry of Church Greeters•The Need for Warmhearted Greeters•Developing a… Read more…
" Let the water under the sky be gathered into one place. Let dry ground appear." And That's exactly what happened. God called the dry ground "land." -Genesis 1:9 (NIrV) In Rocks & Plants, kids explore the physical world, examing the often overlooked details of planet Earth, and leaning about some of the wonders that lie hidden just above… Read more…