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In this fourth book in the Kamden Faith Journey series, Kamden continues to grow. With his Nana, he learns about friendship with other children, but also about God who is his forever friend, his best friend.
This book is simple and direct. It can be used by parents, grandparents, and other caregivers, as well as for Sunday School leaders.
Can I hear God’s voice? How can I be sure I am hearing correctly if I do? What does the Bible say about this?
In this thoroughly Scripture-based guide, Bible teacher Debbie Roeger says we can. Building on a biblical foundation, she provides clear testimonies from people of various walks of life, not only hearing God speak, but putting what God says into action in more effective discipleship. God Still Speaks joins God’s growing arsenal of resources about hearing His voice. A feature that distinguishes this book from others previously published is the more than 80 personal testimonies from family and friends describing their experiences of hearing God. Those testimonies make this book a valuable resource for everyone without regard to the level of experience they have hearing God’s voice. The book’s centerpiece is an extended discussion differentiating God’s voice and the voice of the accuser. Because hearing and obeying God is how we come to know Him, proficiency is key to effective discipleship as Christ-followers.
This book is suitable for individual reading but will find its most powerful role as a study for small groups, or for church-wide use.
What does it mean to believe that God is the creator? Are you required to dismiss the findings of modern science and the theory of evolution?
While Christians share a belief in “God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth,” they do not all agree on just when and how God created. Many are unaware of the many different views on origins that are held by Christians and on the theological implications of those beliefs.
This book discusses the basic Christian beliefs on the origins of the universe and of life, but then moves forward to provide some pointers toward a more robust doctrine. It is very difficult to be truly neutral, and the author does not attempt to do so. Rather, he attempts to speak in such a way as to foster further discussion.
Key topics include biblical interpretation, the relationship of written revelation and study of the created world, the fall, sin, and redemption, including the glorious purpose God has for all creation.
It is suitable as an introduction to the issues involved in this debate.
Have you ever tried to swim upstream? If you have, you know it doesn’t work very well. You spend an awful lot of energy to get nowhere. You don’t have to live long to realize life has lots of undercurrents that can pull you down if you’re not careful. Life keeps on flowing regardless if we like the current circumstances of our life or not. When hard times come, we have two choices. We can either go with the flow or we can essentially drown ourselves in our own pity, anger, resentment, etc. The best way to calm the raging waters of life is to go with God’s flow, and the best way to do that is by starting each morning in God’s word. Let God use these short devotions to help you navigate the streams of your life.
The grace of God functions subtly and often through very simple human actions. For one who will listen for God’s voice, the result can be miraculous.
Grace Across the River is about God’s grace and how He uses people to reach out and draw us to Him. Grace, the main character, finds herself right in the middle of God’s plan for a little town called Riverside, where she is led to open a multipurpose shop called The Seven Species.
In this prophetic allegory, there are themes of both the land and people of Israel running throughout, but the narrative also focuses on the spiritual realities that the Promised Land represents, revealing that the Kingdom of God is real and experiential.
The book begins with an old key that opens the door to Grace’s ancestral home, and as the story unfolds, it addresses victory over fears, emotional recovery and physical healing. God is always wanting to restore. He wants us to know this and believe it without a doubt.
What do you need in order to become a truly spiritual person?
Many people believe the answer is that you need to have some accomplishments, or an especially spiritual nature, or perhaps theological training. Ron Higdon believes that you don’t need all those exciting things that lift you about the ordinary realm of this world. He believes you can be truly grounded and yet spiritual, and that the spiritual life starts with understanding the gospel and allowing God to work.
He starts his presentation by asking why we think we need these extra “things” or “qualities” to become a spiritual person. Then he looks at Jesus and the gospel message and applies this point by point to our lives and what will help us to avoid spiritual burn-out and unrealistic expectations of what we can do for ourselves. Our uniqueness as individual human beings is a key part of our spiritual heritage and our spiritual goals. God made us this way and loves us this way.
This book is grounded in the basics of Christian theology and deeply practical in bring the gospel to the trials and triumphs that face us in daily living. It is excellent for either individual reading and study or as a resource for small groups.
SIn a world grappling with division, climate chaos, and spiritual unrest, a revolutionary vision emerges: to heal our planet, we must first heal ourselves.
Healing the World: Whitehead, Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure on Spiritual and Planetary Transformation by Bruce G. Epperly offers a timely and profound vision for addressing the urgent crises of our time, from climate change and international upheaval to political incivility and social division. This book masterfully weaves together the philosophical depth of Alfred North Whitehead’s process theology with the rich, practical spirituality of Franciscan thought, embodied by Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi, and St. Bonaventure.
Epperly, an acclaimed theologian and author known for his extensive works, argues that a genuine transformation of our world requires a holistic approach, linking inner spiritual growth with outer social and ecclesiastical change. The book challenges prevailing views of a lifeless, godless universe, asserting instead a “God-filled world” where all creation sings praises to God and is interconnected. This perspective counters authoritarian images of God that fuel division and destruction, presenting instead a relational, empathetic, and persuasive Deity.
Readers will discover how Francis of Assisi, affirmed as the “Second Christ”, modeled a life of simplicity, universal hospitality, and deep harmony with all creation, from “Brother Sun” to “Sister Mother Earth”. He saw no “other,” extending love and respect even to enemies and outcasts, advocating for a world of peace and justice. Clare of Assisi, his “luminous” spiritual companion, focused on “gazing at Jesus” to internalize and imitate Christ’s empathetic, suffering love, providing a model for women’s spiritual empowerment and identifying God with the pain of the vulnerable. St. Bonaventure, the “mind” of the Franciscan movement, envisioned God as an “infinite sphere whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere,” a “Fountain of Love” constantly flowing through all things, giving life, energy, and purpose to the universe.
Complementing these Franciscan insights, Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy offers a dynamic vision of a value-laden, interdependent universe where “God is in all things. All things in God”. Whitehead describes God as the “fellow sufferer who understands” and the “joyful companion who celebrates,” whose power is persuasive, not coercive, inspiring creation towards the “production of beauty”. His “Galilean vision” of Christianity champions humility and love over dominating power, advocating for a “democracy of revelation” where all creatures are touched by God and deserve respect.
Healing the World is an invitation to readers to become “saints in the making,” embracing “holy simplicity” and “world loyalty” to address contemporary challenges. Each chapter is enriched with spiritual practices> that translate these profound theological and philosophical concepts into actionable steps for personal and political life, fostering peace, ecojustice, and a deeper connection with the divine presence in ourselves and the world. Epperly’s work ultimately aims to inspire us to be “earth healers,” partnering with God to advance the moral and spiritual arcs of history toward a “Beloved Community”.
The book is a testament to the enduring relevance of these visionaries in our time.
Stop dismissing the Book of James as an “epistle of straw” and start discovering the life-changing power of a faith that actually works.
For too long, the Letter of James has gotten a bad rap among Christians, particularly modern Protestants who have sidelined it as theologically inferior to Paul or lacking in grace. In Holistic Spirituality: Life Transforming Wisdom from the Letter of James, veteran pastor and theologian Bruce Epperly shatters these misconceptions, revealing that James is not an opponent of grace, but a champion of a holistic faith where belief and behavior are one and the same,.
Epperly bridges the gap between the “spiritual but not religious” and the church, presenting a God who is not a distant judge, but a loving parent who is “on our side” and desires our flourishing,. Drawing on the concept of the “butterfly effect,” Epperly demonstrates how small, faithful actions in our daily lives can set in motion a series of events that transform the world. This is a guide for a faith that walks the talk—where prayer leads to justice, and contemplation fuels action.
Inside this volume, you will discover:
As part of the Topical Line Drives series, this book is designed to be hit “low, fast, and generally in a straight line”—it is direct, scholarly, and concise. Perfect for individual reflection or group study, each chapter concludes with a practical spiritual exercise to help you integrate this ancient wisdom into your modern life.
Don’t just hear the word—live it. Add Holistic Spirituality to your cart today and begin the journey toward a faith that changes the world.
Our lives have been disrupted by a pandemic, but at some point we will find a new normal. What will we do then? Better, what should we do then?
Bruce Epperly has been writing while living through this time as a pastor, teacher, author, and grandparent. He provided some lessons for a hopeful, fulfilling life during the pandemic in his book Faith in a Time of Pandemic. In this book, he goes beyond that time to look at what these experiences should challenge us to do. How can we live better in the world.
Fearlessly but gently he takes on issues of injustice, intolerance, inequality in society and discusses how the interdependence we have found during this time needs to be lived out in our society as a whole. His solutions are spiritual, social, and yes, political.
Each chapter of the book includes a section titled “Hopeful Activism,” with suggestions on what to do about the issues discussed, a section on spirituality, and a prayer—one that is challenging to pray!
This book is suitable for individual reading, but it will find its greatest value as a small group or churchwide study, or perhaps as a hopeful, forward looking study to do together online while we continue in social distancing.
Black and Brown Christians in America often live in a world that is separated from that of White Christians, with White Christians seemingly unaware of their concerns. Can these groups function as effective parts of the Body of Christ?
In I Have to Live with Them? Dr. Terrell Carter works to bridge the gap in our understanding and thus help to find the way for us to work together. Is the church functioning as a positive force in society? Shouldn’t we be talking more about the gospel and less about race? What can we do when we find that, rather than a solution, we ourselves are part of the problem? Is there accountability for the damage done historically?
In this very short treatment, you’ll find some answers to these questions and some pointers toward ways of facing these issues squarely and finding positive ways forward.
Spiritual gifts surveys are ubiquitous, but are they the best way to discover your gifts?
The original edition of Identifying Your Gifts and Service was a program for whole church congregations, led by a teacher, to discover their gifts and place of service. It was not a typical scientific survey designed to discover what kind of personality you have, what you feel like doing, or even what your talents are. While it contains a survey, the survey is much better suited to suggesting possibilities than identifying your gifts.
This Small Group Edition is designed for a group of people to study together. The lectures and study materials are provided in the various chapters. With the cooperation of your pastor and church leadership, you can identify your gifts and find your place of service in your church congregation. In going through this process you will be invited to shake off some of the walls and limitations you have placed on yourself and open yourself up to the full call that God has on your life.
Discovering and using your Spiritual Gifts is an adventure!
Spiritual gifts surveys are ubiquitous, but are they the best way to discover your gifts?
The original edition of Identifying Your Gifts and Service was a program for whole church congregations, led by a teacher, to discover their gifts and place of service. It was not a typical scientific survey designed to discover what kind of personality you have, what you feel like doing, or even what your talents are. While it contains a survey, the survey is much better suited to suggesting possibilities than identifying your gifts.
This Small Group Edition is designed for a group of people to study together. The lectures and study materials are provided in the various chapters. With the cooperation of your pastor and church leadership, you can identify your gifts and find your place of service in your church congregation. In going through this process you will be invited to shake off some of the walls and limitations you have placed on yourself and open yourself up to the full call that God has on your life.
Discovering and using your Spiritual Gifts is an adventure!
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