Seminary president Jeff Iorg looks back at the New Testament church in Antioch to find a biblical model of what healthy churches should look like today. Advising a principled approach in the context of this comparison, he shares methods for measuring church health that are based on hard data as well as discernable spiritual realities. Key areas of discussion… Read more…
Here's strong Bible teaching that's fun to read! This 1,400-page collection of the best of Charles Spurgeon provides a wonderful overview to the man called 'The Prince of Preachers.' The Baptist minister spoke to thousands each week in nineteenth-century London, and his sermons and books still have a fresh, encouraging, and challenging power.… Read more…
The good news of Jesus spread like wildfire through the Roman Empire in the decades between his death and the writing of the first gospels—but how? What exactly did the first Christians say about Jesus? In From Good News to Gospels David Wenham delves into the gospels, the book of Acts, and the writings of Paul to uncover evidence of a strong… Read more…
Best Friends--Passionate Lovers! In an open, straightforward style, popular author and pastor Bob Yandian shares God's exciting blueprint for sex, love and intimacy. "Godly passion is a supernatural gift of God," he writes. "When you have a strong relationship with your mate's soul, the relationship with his or her body becomes something fantastic!" … Read more…
Dorothy L Sayers was a woman of contrasts. A strong Christian, she had a baby by a man she did not love - out of wedlock. Possessing a fierce intellect, she translated Dante - and also created one of the most popular fictional detectives ever, in Lord Peter Wimsey. With no new biographies on Sayers having been published for some time, Colin Duriez reassesses… Read more…
Beyond Brave, a beautifully designed 60-day journaling devotional for young women, encourages you to discover the unique way God has made you courageous. Every day includes a Bible verse, an easy-to-read and compelling devotion, guided journaling space, and a simple step that will help strengthen and grow your brave.This devotional leads young girls ages 12 … Read more…
If you are like most dating couples, you are looking for more than just a companion—you want a soul mate! Devotions for Dating Couples will help you discover how to make your most important love relationships—with God and your potential mate—strong, lasting, and radiant.The essence of a true soulmate relationship is that of deep spiritual c… Read more…
Trouble in life is inevitable. Collapse is not.You want to live a "good life" and be a "good person," but life can shift right under your feet and get messy and unpredictable. How do you stay strong and hopeful when you see cracks forming in your relationships, at work, or even in your own character? Is your faith strong enough to help you stand when life tr… Read more…
'In God we trust.' 'God bless America.' 'Attend the church of your choice.' 'The churches of this town welcome you.' In no other country are Christianity and God so obviously part of the culture. There are street signs directing people to local churches. Worship services are broadcast on radio and television. Politicians atten… Read more…
Do you long for a true friend?"Isn't that what we all want? To be seen, in all our glory, for better or worse, the good, the bad, and the ugly and still be embraced?"If only such friendships were easy to find. And keep. For Lisa Whelchel and millions of others, friendship is a challenge. The vulnerability, trust, balance, grace, and time required to deve… Read more…