Spiritual/Religion

Seeks to encourage readers to understand the fundamentals of evangelism and to challenge them to develop a culture of evangelism in their lives and their local churches.

It is a common method in introductory biblical studies classes to choose exemplary biblical texts for further in-depth discussion by students in small group settings. Such groups provide a safe context for students to learn by interpreting the biblical texts for themselves. Increasingly, such interaction with one another and with the class instructor is electronic, either bulletin board or chat. This book provides a resource for such group studies. Two of the primary aims of most Bible teachers,... more info>>

Offers believers a greater understanding and appreciation for the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

Melanie Honeywell and Karen Aimee take on the job of doing yard work for a strange old lady in the neighborhood. They soon discover that the woman is lonely and frightened. The amount of work to be done on the old run-down house is more than the girls can handle. To make matters worse, a troublemaker targets the woman for acts of vandalism. The girls are fortunate to have God on their side as they find ways to help Mrs. Coffenstein and uncover the cause of her fear. They enlist the aid of their ... more info>>

The Holy Grail is a subject that fascinates and intrigues. Through its various guises as magic cauldron, cornucopia, horn of plenty and chalice cup it has remained at the centre of popular culture from antiquity right up to the present day. An object of marvel and mystery it inhabits a place in mythology that has its roots in historical facts. The Grail has been a major inspiration and catalyst for literature and the arts in Western Culture. From Celtic mythology to the flowering of the medieval... more info>>

Being twelve isn't easy. But Anika Scott, who has joined her parents as a missionary in Kenya, uses her faith and trust in God and His words as guidance to help her through her adolescent problems. Join Anika in her exciting and often dangerous adventures where using God and her own ingenuity she makes discoveries about the truth in the world. When Lisa Barnes arrives at the missionary with her parents, Anika is amazed that she cannot love the exotic wilderness. Instead the girl is frightened of... more info>>

Designed for group or individual use, this book on Christian spirituality is based on the wise sayings of the Desert Saints of the third and fourth centuries. Each of the chapters begins with a short collection of sayings organized around a particular theme (prayer, temptation, charity, self-control, endurance, simplicity, silence, and solitude). Then follows a short exposition of the theme, points to consider, a poetic meditation, related scriptural texts, and questions. An introduction to the ... more info>>

In 27 brief lessons on the Holy Spirit, James Howell introduces us to the third person of the Trinity, "this personal, elusive, invisible, powerful Spirit." Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the work of the Spirit? How can I connect with the Holy Spirit in my life? What would that look like? Some of the lessons include: The Spirit in the Trinity, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, The Spirit and Creation, The Spirit in Us, Culture and the Spirit, The Spirit in the Church, Sending the Comforter, The Spirit... more info>>

What if the Antichrist has already been revealed? The first book in a gripping new series by best-selling authors Sigmund Brouwer and Hank Hanegraaff explores the lives of Christians who struggle to survive and spread the Gospel during the climactic turbulence of "the last days." With the enemy seeking to decipher the code of John's letter, Revelation, and destroy the church, believers must cling to the hope Revelation provides as they face the greatest of all persecutions. A spellbinding story ... more info>>

For well over a decade, William H. Willimon has contributed to the "Last Word" column in The Christian Ministry. The columns are short, sometimes humorous, insightful meditations on the church and its ministry. In The Last Word, Willimon has chosen 52 of these meditations, which are ideal for use at the beginning of staff meetings or for reading and meditation by individual Christians. Willimon's "common touch," which helps make theology more accessible, and the often humorous slant of his writi... more info>>

Lyle E. Schaller is a professional church planner and consultant. His experience has shown him that as most churches plan for the future they are not asking themselves the right questions and are not aware of the myriad possibilities and problems. With professional thoroughness, Mr. Schaller takes the reader in minute detail into the procedures and problems of church planning. Much of the book is developed around reconstructed discussions of which the author was a part. Throughout... more info>>

Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to Mohammad? Or Buddha? Or Oscar Wilde? Maybe you have a friend who practices another religion or admires a more contemporary figure. Drop in on a conversation between Jesus and some well-known individuals whose search for the meaning of life took them in many directions-and influenced millions. Popular scholar Ravi Zacharias sets a captivating scene in this first in the intriguing Conversations with Jesus books. Through dialogue between Christ and Gau... more info>>

In this revision of the classic text, John Feinberg examines questions posed by the problem of evil.

What happens to a church when it buys into the myths of the surrounding culture? In America, the result is a church secularized and lifeless, a church preoccupied with itself and obsessed with reducing faith to a form of personal expression. Udo W. Middelmann calls for the American church to stand apart from culture by offering what the marketplace cannot--the love, encouragement, moral clarity, and compassion that come only from knowing God. He pleads with Christians to regain the essentials of... more info>>

The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of offers couples usable, practical tools that, when applied, will help them break away from discouraging patterns and significantly increase the level of satisfaction in their marriages. Often in an attempt to get one to do what the other wants, couples play on each other's core fears which results in responses that injure the relationship. Greg Smalley helps couples identify their repetitive negative patterns of relating which he calls the "fear dance." His p... more info>>

Flor Fernandez Barrios continues her story of personal growth that she began in Blessed by Thunder, with this new book, recounting her education and experiences as a psychotherapist and spiritual healer. She blends traditional methods (taught to her by her grandmother and by a wise Yucatan curandero) with modern psychology practices to bring balanced, hopeful methods of treatment for those in her care. The Mask of Oya is a profound, thoughtful journey that will remain with the reader. Dr Fernand... more info>>

Mark Dever surveys the historical context, organization, and theology of each New Testament book in light of God's Old Testament promises. His message is that of the New Testament itself, one of hope fulfilled.

Middle-sized churches (100-200 worshipers) have always been unwieldy and difficult to grapple with. They are not close-knit families, like small churches. They are not staff-centered and as highly structured as large churches. The middle-sized church is usually too small for the leaders to agree the congregation needs a full-scale systematic new member enlistment effort, but too large for enough new members to come in on their own initiative to offset the inevitable attrition. ... more info>>

Every pastor knows that parish ministry is about life in the long haul. All of one's enthusiasm, training, and sense of God's call will one day run into the wall of too many meetings, too little sleep, and too few affirmations that what one does makes a difference. This is the point at which ministry becomes a burden rather than a joy, and burnout looms large as a possibility. Pastors need to remind themselves, says Tim Wright, that ministry is a marathon. To survive and thrive in a marathon req... more info>>

Larger churches are different -- in expectations, in performance, in staffing, and in use of lay volunteers. Their unique differences require special handling. And that's what this first-of-its-kind book is all about. Expert Lyle Schaller helps the leaders of larger churches understand the special characteristics of these churches, and helps members of multiple staffs see their role and the context of that role more clearly. Schaller fully describes the differences that mark the ... more info>>

With the attention to appropriate and telling details for which he is famous, Lyle Schaller begins this book by pointing out an overlapping set of changes that have taken place in American society and American churches in recent years. First, to the traditional economic activities of gathering commodities and producing and selling goods and services, the economy has added the production and distribution of knowledge and the creation and sale of experiences. Second has been the rise of consumeris... more info>>

Of Lyle Schaller's twenty-one signs of the New Reformation, here are five: a new era in Christian music; hundreds of new information resources for congregations, from theological seminaries to retreat centers; market-driven planning; a new level of trust in the laity; and the flattening of hierarchical structures....

This text is a classic by one of America's most widely respected New Testament scholars. It provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the New Testament. In a straightforward and understandable style--without distortion or oversimplification--Prof. Metzger closely examines the historical background and content of the New Testament and details the role of scribes and translators in handing the Scriptures down through the centuries. Utilizing the finest modern scholarship, Dr. Metzger look... more info>>

The beautiful new world view of contemporary Pagan spirituality is reflected in The Oestara Anthology of Pagan Poetry, the first poetry anthology of modern day Paganism. Among the poems are charges of the God, invocations to deity, experiences of the Lady's manifestation, and Sabbat poetry. In free verse and formal poetic forms, these poems showcase the beauty and depth of feeling, understanding, and devotion of modern Pagan spirituality.

This book is designed to encourage daily, devotional Bible reading. It was written with the busy man in mind, hence the relatively short readings. The 365 convenient, concise, and uplifting devotionals help readers focus each day on God's priorities, with key NLT Bible verses, devotional reading, and suggested Bible passages for further study.