What is the point of the Lectionary What are the problems and opportunities that it presents to those who use it What are its strengths and weaknesses as an aid to worship How can it be used and commu
Volume 8 concludes the Complete Guide to Godly Play series. These lessons tie all others together, including "The Greatest Parable-Jesus" (4 lessons), "Knowing Jesus in a New Way,""Jesus and Jerusalem
In a book that aims to dispel the polarization in America and get people to listen to one another again, the author argues that thinking persons of faith need to model for the rest of the country a ri
This book invites readers to enter the narrative world and the historical context of Matthew s gospel to encounter Jesus Christ in his mighty works and words. Focusing on particular social and theolog
The author blends spiritual narratives and biblical stories with behavioral theory to explain modern family life and its unique contributions to faith formation. This book offers hope and encouragemen
Church after church faces eventual death while helplessly lamenting its fate. What perversity is at work that causes those who sincerely love the church to become obstacles to growth? Like the apostle
This ethics of preaching text identifies vices of irresponsible preaching practices. Preachers who fail to develop deep respect for their listeners or drift into a lack faithfulness to the Gospel can
After being dumped by her husband and finding out her sister Lindsay is pregnant, Natalie and Lindsay take to the road to clear their heads, but the trip could take a bad turn when Lindsay's boyfriend
Mary Katherine, who is devotely Amish, is torn between her attraction to Jacob, an Amish man attached to a traditional way of life, and Daniel, an Amish man who has led a different type of life in Flo
As a church leader, it s easy to make the wrong move and find yourself in a bad position. What to teach; How to teach; What to do, were the three questions Wesley employed at his first conferences. In
This navy, large-print Common Englishpew Bible with the United Methodist Church emblem is ideal for repeated congregational worship and features easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read black-le
This blue, large-print Common English pew Bible with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) emblem is ideal for repeated congregational worship and features easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read bl
This dark red, large-print Common English pew Bible with the United Methodist Church emblem is ideal for repeated congregational worship and features easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read bla
James W. Moore has always seen himself as a broadcaster. Rather than focusing on a narrow message, his chose to broad-cast. Using his gift of storytelling and his ability to reach others with the turn
Designed for the contemporary setting, this church Bible is ideal for repeated congregational use or to send home with visitors. The CEB church editions feature comfortable-to-read black-letter text,
What's the secret to living a spiritual life? Living a disciplined life, according to Henri Nouwen. In the spiritual life, discipline requires conscious effort to keep every area of life from being fi
Christians are called to worship God and to participate in Holy Communion. In this unique mix of personal memoir and guide to the sacrament, Robert Benson explores how that call resonates within us an
This navy, large-print Common Englishpew Bible is ideal for repeated congregational worship with easy-to-see 12 point type, comfortable-to-read black-letter text, translation footnotes, and in-text su
Introducci n a la historia de la iglesia es una obra formidable en la que de manera amena, entretenida y sin dejar de ser acad mica, el Dr. Justo Gonz lez repasa los acontecimientos fundamentales que
Eliseo Perez con gran creatividad va tejiendo su libro a partir del campo semantico de la ultima cena; y asi como el menu es tan minucioso, asi tambien el libro de Perez esta lleno de datos y estadist
There is more to the story of Job than the first and last chapters, for it is the chapters in between that mirror man's own life struggles. Immersion: Job enables readers to enter the story and experi
A few years ago, the first distinction that ethicists drew was the line between Christian ethics and philosophical ethics. However, in our global context, Christian ethicists must now, in addition, co
A how-to guide to integrate children and youth with special needs into church programs and activities, including worship.Integrating children and teens with learning differences into church programs i
This collection of thoughtful reflections looks at events and activities of everyday life and discovers routes to spiritual practice and deeper, daily spirituality. At the behest of CREDO Institute, I
I Hear Voices...and That's a Good Thing! celebrates the voices of the Bible who continue, every day, to strengthen and encourage us when we not only hear but listen to them.
Imagine a life of true happiness, a life of complete honesty with God. Through this study of the Scriptures, you learn how to live a life of gratitude while producing actions that honor God. Easy-to-f
The old folks at the Greenbrier Nursing Home seem to have suddenly grown younger and happier thanks to the newest resident at the Paradise Trailer Park. Mildred Blessing sets out to investigate, even
Caryn rejects her brother David when he reveals that he is gay, and retreats to her own turbulent life as a young widow, but when David is attacked and nearly killed, Caryn is forced to make hard choi
Following her mother’s funeral, and on the verge of her own midlife crisis, widow Anna Larson returns to the home of her youth to sort out her parents’ belongings, as well as her own turbulent life.Fo
This latest addition to the popular Worship Feast series takes youth outdoors to worship amid God’s wonderful (and often unpredictable) creation. This resource includes devotions, meditations, and out
"Immersion Bible Studies is a powerful tool in helping readers to hear God speak through Scripture and to experience a deeper faith as a result." Adam Hamilton, author of 24 Hours That Changed the Wor
"Immersion Bible Studies is a powerful tool in helping readers to hear God speak through Scripture and to experience a deeper faith as a result." Adam Hamilton, author of 24 Hours That Changed the Wor
Bob Farr asserts that to change the world, we must first change the Church. Rearranging the pews, painting the fellowship hall, or paving the parking lot are just not enough. With clear language and p
God’s plan for the church calls for each member of the Body of Christ to play a vital role. Sometimes we think that serving God is an obligation, a duty, and that it isn’t meant to be enjoyable. The t
God’s plan for the church calls for each member of the Body of Christ to play a vital role. Sometimes we think that serving God is an obligation, a duty, and that it isn’t meant to be enjoyable. The t
An indispensable part of the Extravagant Generosity stewardship program, this volume, by Bishop Schnase, opens the Scriptures to show the joy and grace of giving. Designed to provide daily Bible readi
