Zac’s Place is a church in Swansea. It is a small chaotic community of Jesus followers where the most fragile of life’s walking wounded try to work out their faith, because they quite simply wouldn’t
Moses is plucked from the bulrushes of the river Nile and picked by God to lead the Israelites to freedom! But Moses is shy and needs a bit of a push—so God speaks to him through a big burning bush! G
Having helped Pharaoh make sense of his strange dreams, Joseph is now the second most important person in Egypt. Pharaoh puts him charge of making sure everyone has enough food. When famine strikes, J
Joseph waits for his brothers to return to Egypt with his younger brother, Benjamin. Will they finally recognize the brother they had left for dead? And will Joseph ever be reconciled with his long-lo
Part One considers key philosophical and aesthetic evaluations of literary images and symbols. The power of pictures is widely appreciated, as in the adage 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Somet
Though little can be known with certainty about the historical Jesus, the image of a heavenly figure—"Christ crucified and risen"—was constructed out of his life and teachings. In order to help us for
God calls Latinas to lives of influence. Sharing their own journeys as Latinas and leaders, these three women find mentorship in twelve inspirational women of the Bible, who navigated challenges of br
God's identity cannot be fully expressed in human words, but Scripture uses one particular Hebrew word to describe God's character: hesed. Often translated as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or
Technology has always shaped human life and our understanding of what it means to be human. But does it actually encourage human flourishing? By exploring the doctrine of the incarnation and what it m
The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Paul House serves as our guide—without being partisan or uninformed—exploring each Old Testame
This thought- and action-provoking book considers the crucial question: Who is my neighbor? What does the Christian injunction to "love your neighbor as yourself" actually mean in practice today? Cont
This is where Meg steps in, seeking to inspire, encourage and challenge a whole generation of teenage girls through her daily devotional, Hope Rising 365. Filled with personal stories, poetry, inspira
Rooted in theological insight and thoroughly practical, this book will explore what domestic abuse is, why it is perpetrated and the impact it has on children and adults. Filled with case studies, inc
W H Auden, T S Eliot, William Golding, Elizabeth Jennings, C S Lewis, Flannery O'Connor, Stevie Smith. . . These are among some of the great poets and novelists whose struggles with faith finds expres
The debate between egalitarian and complementarian views on women in the church and in marriage continues to cause division among evangelical Christians. Many books on the subject are written from a f
In this Hansen Lectureship volume, Timothy Larsen considers the legacy of George MacDonald, the Victorian Scottish author and minister who is best known for his pioneering fantasy literature. Larsen e
In today's world, youth are growing up in a society where social media is an integral part of their sense of self. But what are the repercussions of this, and how can we teach young girls where their
Written by an international team of leading authors from a range of relevant disciplines, this is the first comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the study of Christian ministry. Covering
Our neighborhoods are literally making us sick. If we truly want to love our neighbors, we must work to create social environments in which people can be healthy. While working in community redevelopm
Although we can all give meaning to our lives by trying to live well, is there some given meaning to be discovered? Richard Harries shares an in-depth discussion of the nature of evil and how this is
The SPCK Lectionary provides a completely redesigned and clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals ar
Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit, Jacob and the stairway to heaven, Joseph and his brothers, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, the miracles and teachings of Jesus, Paul's
Personal and spiritual growth is costly and the evangelical church is frequently glib about discipleship ideas like "dying to self" and "transformation," holding out these words and phrases as ideals
This beautiful book describes and interprets a series of paintings for each day of Advent. Artists often address subjects our culture seeks to avoid, and Jane Williams’ brilliant and perceptive reflec
The world contains a bewildering variety of religions, and an equally bewildering variety of practices and beliefs within them. Why did they develop and become so widespread? Why do religions matter s
Part One: The History (What do we know?)This brief historical introduction to Bach explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context of his life and work, and consi
Taking one of the core message of Hillsong Youth UK, this full-color, graphically dynamic and interactive mag-book will address the "big fears" of the day and encourage and empower a youthful audience
Following Jesus should not require fronts: when we fully grasp the love of God towards us, in all our mess and sin and doubt, we experience the freedom that vulnerability, honesty, and sacrifice bring
Jesus claimed to be "the way and the truth and the life." But can we really accept this ultimate truth in an age of questioning, uncertainty, relativism and skepticism? In MORE Truth, young philosophe
Internationally acclaimed storyteller and best-selling children's author Bob Hartman re-tells classic Bible stories in rhyme. Featuring popular tales from the Old and New Testaments, Hartman's fresh t
The hallmarks of contemplative spirituality—solitude, silence, and stillness—have never been more important for our fast-paced society. Filled with insights and wisdom from her own experience, Phileen
The New Living Translation is an authoritative version of Scripture, rendered faithfully into today's English. This translation renders words and phrases as simply and literally as possible, while ado
Global in scope, but focusing right down on the role of ordinary people in conflict and violence, Reconciliation explores both the positives of multiculturalism and the challenges of accepting differe
Between 1924 and 1938, Evelyn Underhill compiled two personal prayer books for use when conducting spiritual retreats. The prayers were carefully selected and include quotes from a variety of theologi
Millennial leaders are stepping into some of the most significant global leadership roles in businesses, the public sector and charities. Many are already there. Their leadership style and impact is d
