Life crises threaten our spiritual stability.Losing a loved one—whether or not you expect their death—is always traumatic. The trauma of adjusting to the new identity of widow while facing
In this beautifully minimalist book, Trevor Hudson focuses on 40 single words one for each day of the season of Lent. Each brief meditation pairs the word for the day with a scripture verse, brief ins
The God We Can Know is a 7week study designed for the entire congregation to explore the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent, this series will help you find and form
Parents have the most direct impact on their children's spiritual formation. But often they lack confidence in their biblical knowledge, theological understanding, and grasp of Christian tradition.Wit
After a year of struggling with nutty family schedules, Jenny Youngman knew that something had to change. The only remedy for their chaotic routine, she realized, was prayer. Youngman and her husband
Worldwide scholarship has established the fact that Africa is the cradle land of humanity. Dr. Kurewa promotes the theory that African Religion could very easily have been the proto-religion
This book is the second of two volumes on Preaching in African Context. For both seasoned preachers and beginners, including students in seminaries, Bible colleges, and universities, this sec
The 40 days of Lent give Christians time to prepare for Easter-to look closely at the ministry of Jesus and a their own lives, incorporate a daily observance in their lives, and ultimately grow closer
Carefully crafted and sensitive to the feelings and emotions of others, Bentley lays a foundation for reflection, prayer, and conversation for parents or caregivers in the midst of caring for a child.
How easily we forget that it was Africans who brought the gospel to Africa, not foreign missionaries! Evangelism has always been central to African Christianity, ever since Egyptians and Liby
The ministry of evangelism is at its best when it occurs in and through the local church, experienced by members at the local church level. Through the local church, Christians learn to disce
Pastor and Christian Century blogger Thomas Steagald takes readers through the ministry of Jesus with a special emphasis on images of light and darkness. Readers will move with Jesus from the gatheri
Love God; Hate Church? That's the way many contemporary spiritual but not religious types might describe their feeling sabout faith. Such readers will find a trustworthy companion in Enuma Okoro, a p
The soft melodic story of women in scripture unfolds through the prayers and reflections crafted by an artist, a writer, a woman deeply aware of the need for women to connect to God in daily conversa
Advent is the season when Christians prepare for Christmas. In the midst of putting up decorations, buying and wrapping gifts, attending concerts and children's pageants, there is a wistful longing t
Centering Prayer is a powerful but little understood prayer practice. In this sequel to Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God, Muyskens clears away the fog in a way that is grounded in scripture and c
Christians serious about venturing into greater spiritual depths with God's Word will welcome The Way of Scripture, the ninth title in the Companions in Christ series. Employing the ancient, time-tes
A follow-up to Maxie Dunnam's best-selling Workbook of Living Prayer, The Workbook on Abiding in Christ includes eight weeks of brand-new material to lead readers to a deeper, more profound relations
The air around is filled with anticipation, as it is time to embark on a new stage in life: not in anticipation of college life, married life, or creating a family - rather for retirement. In Shaping
Transforming conflict into a positive rather than a negative force is a spiritual pursuit and needs to be grounded in biblical principles: love of God, neighbor, and self. This book is a resource for
Our fast-paced, noise-infused world provides little time for silence—for deep, dedicated, extended communication with God. Time Away offers welcome guidance for getting “off the beaten path” to pursue
Most Christians have a desire to find their spiritual gifts and to know what kind of life and mission that God is calling them to. This study allows an individuals and groups to begin to reflect on wh
Most Christians have a desire to find their spiritual gifts and to know what kind of life and mission that God is calling them to. This study allows an individuals and groups to begin to reflect on wh
Aging often brings concerns about health, worries about finances, and frustrations about change. The so-called golden years can seem filled with loneliness and pain. How is a person of faith to cope w
Stepping Out on Your Own is a collection of 92 meditations from the pages of devozine, the award-winning devotional magazine for teens. Each meditation reminds new graduates that they aren’t alone on
On Our Way looks at common subjects in fresh, meaningful ways. It presents “study,” for example, as “not synonymous with reading books or with academic reflection, though it may well include these.” I
The Awkward Season: Prayers for Lent offers Christian pilgrims a "prayer path" to follow through Lent. For each day of the week, prayers of invocation, confession, and thanksgiving are shaped around
Tampa Tribune columnist Derek Maul speaks from the heart about his own journey to become a true “Jesus-follower” in a post-Christian world.“This life is far too important not to embrace it with absolu
In scripture, the opposite of faith is often fear. With remarkable frequency, the first word God speaks to those poised at the edge of momentous decisions or holy encounters is: "do not be afraid".
Finding a place to focus and integrate the Christian faith and the events of day-to-day life can be taxing. This Advent season readers will join Beth Richardson as she uses the traditional Advent the
Trevor Hudson sees the Bible as a book of questions from God to us. God wants to enter into a conversational relationship with each one of us. God asks questions, and our answers draw us into a rela
A collection of photos, stories, and devotions, which celebrates the rich history of The Upper Room daily devotional guide over the past 75 years.In 1935, The Upper Room began as a way to connect indi
Praying the psalms is praying life itself. Entering the Psalms models the movement from reading scripture to personal prayer, using provocative entry point questions to deepen readers' engagement with
It has been confirmed that approximately 45 million american find themselves caring for a family member or friend contending with illness or impairment. Not Alone is the product of Noonan's realizatio
Designed to engage spirit, mind, and emotions, this unique Bible helps turn scripture reading into a transforming encounter with God.Over 1,500 Entry Point reflections help readers tap into the vital
Faced with dilemmas such as global warming, soil erosion, air and water pollution, and rapid extinction of species, how might Christians respond? Aware that much action is required, Sam Hamilton-Poor
