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Preview / Retailers What’s a preacher to do with holidays? Some seem to almost preach themselves, especially those in the church calendar. Others are more secular or may seem to conflict with the church calendar. Some are even controversial and require a gentle, but firm touch of the preacher’s art. William Powell Tuck is a…
The Christian believer routinely experiences periods in their life referred to as a dark night of the soul. In such times a person feels as if God has left him or her alone and God has distanced himself from the individual in this period of liminality. It is considered to be a time of trial…
Dr. Bob McKibben shares from his heart his understanding of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit within the local church. Combining his experience as a pastor, study as a biblical teacher, and a commitment to sound Biblical principles, Bob provides a checklist for pastors and churches to use in ministry and worship as…
For many today the issue of homosexuality is easily and clearly settled in scripture. The issue, for them, is one of scriptural authority. One either obeys the command found in scripture or one does not. Yet for others, the scriptural commands are not nearly as clear as claimed, and the issue is not obedience, but…
Silence is often as therapeutic as conversation. Sometimes more, when there really isn’t anything to say. Healthcare with people experiencing a life-threatening or terminal illness brings daily life into a new, sharp focus. Dr. Lee takes us along on her House Calls with Jesus where she learned the art of companionable, healing visits. Her willingness…
Human hunger for God is intense and universal. Even if suppressed or denied, it cries out silently from the depths. Such hunger is not a wish to know about God, but rather a quest to encounter Him. People want to touch, experience, and feel the divine – not just discover facets about God. — Dr….
A small group oriented study guide to Jon Dybdahl’s book Hunger: Satisfying the Longing of Your Soul. Goals exercises accountability and actions.
In a world increasingly characterized by division and hostility, Reverend Janice Jean Springer offers a profound and practical guide to fostering peace and understanding. With its eye-catching title, I Know We’re All Welcome at the Table, But Do I Have to Sit Next to You?, this book immediately resonates with anyone struggling to connect across…
I co-authored this book and can say that it is about as basic a guide to prayer as you’ll get. It is designed for the person who is thinking, “I want to pray, but how do I start?”
Why do well-meaning, intelligent people disagree about the Bible? What should I do when people disagree? How can I use disagreement to help me understand the Bible more clearly? If I can’t agree with someone on how to read the Bible, does it mean the end of fellowship? How many times have you had a…
This book is intended for both the parent newly acquainted with a child’s gay sexuality, and those parents who are still struggling to make sense out of it. It’s meant to be a reassuring book from a pastor who has been involved with these parents and issues over a lifetime. Why reassuring? Because, as you…
Being in ministry means dealing with change. In fact, living itself means dealing with change. Church leadership, however organized, will have to deal with change. This book looks at the types of change that might occur in ministry and the difficulties involved and presents practical approaches to dealing with conflict and change in a postive,…