Vade-mecums are guide books you carry with you. They have been around forever and are common in Europe for all sorts of things. The Latin term literally means "go with me". Here, Dr. Montgomery invites you to go with him as he explores the literature of food and develops a theology of gastronomy. Along with being a theologian and philosopher, an attorney, a … Read more…
The reality of life is that death happens. And if you have had the beautiful opportunity of escaping its crippling impact, there is no doubt that you have been jarred a time or two with unexpected losses. This is not a matter of if, but when, as everything we hold dear has the potential to be taken from us.Whether you have experienced a loss of the life of a… Read more…
There’s no question, we’d all choose the good life any day of the week—and yet we don’t always understand how to make that happen. We constantly ask ourselves questions like Is it better to serve God or to serve people? How can I be a good steward of what God has given me? I don’t have a lot of money right now; is there anything else I can do? We k… Read more…
Live Liberated in Christ More than two million readers worldwide have read The Bondage Breaker, worked through The Steps to Freedom in Christ, and experienced the freedom that Jesus purchased through His sacrifice. Jesus gave us instructions for how we can live free from bondage. He said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples… Read more…
Believe in not just the ancient Word, but the Living Word. Reading a parasha—a weekly passage of scripture—will help you understand how God’s words transcend time and speak to your life today down to exact details. Are you eager to hear God’s prophetic voice through the scriptures? A parasha is a passage of scripture that… Read more…
Your story. It zigs just when you thought it should zag. You honestly didn’t realize you had a plan for your life until it didn’t turn out the way you thought it would. But there’s good news. Belonging to Jesus means that your story is part of a much larger tale to be told. If you see how the real Story began―and where it’s headed  Read more…
The creeds of the Christian church are far from empty traditions of a bygone era. They contain the essential teachings of the Christian faith and, as such, are the confession of Christians for all times. The chapters of Credo: I Believe are concerned with the most basic creed—the Apostles’ Creed. Each addresses a particular article within … Read more…
Your loss and brokenness could turn into a doorway of discovering how much the sovereign God cares about you. That’s exactly what Mary experienced in grief when her youngest son died as a result of injuries from a car accident. The tragedy led her to review God’s actions in her life in prior experiences, which enabled her to trust in His demonstr… Read more…
We need to rediscover dangerous friendships. Dangerous relationships with people who aren't exactly like us, because friendship, creativity, and debate are essential. In Where Two or Three are Gathered, Dr. Scott Keith has collected essays from several of his friends to reflect on the nature of friendship. Stories of historical friendships from the Ancie… Read more…
The current social and political climate makes it easy to benefit from religious misunderstanding. Political and religious leaders create fear of the religious other in order to drum up support for themselves. But the best way to combat deliberate misrepresentation is to provide accurate, timely information about the three great monotheistic religions: Judai… Read more…
Basado en 1 Timoteo 3, el Pastor Juan Sánchez nos entrega la formula que él exitosamente ha usado en su iglesia para preparar a nuevos líderes: Carácter + competencia + cuidado/tiempo = credibilidad. Based on 1 Timothy 3, Pastor Juan Sánchez provides a formula he has successfully used with his local church for developing new leaders: Charact… Read more…
A minority of Christians give 10 percent or more of their income to churches and missions, supporting the bulk of church work done today. If more people give, the possibilities will be breathtaking—but first we must change the way we think.
Jim Petty wants to revolutionize your view along scriptural lines. Our money is for giving; it is an exciti… Read more…