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“I turned the corner. The aisle stretched before me as the music escalated. My white slippers brushed over the red roses.My heart thumped. I had waited so long for this moment. Had I really made it this far? Hundreds of eyes twinkled their approval.But did they really think I was crazy? I could almost hear…
What would you think if your pastor spent the night in tent town? Pastor Shauna Hyde brings her experience in, not only ministering to the homeless, but becoming such a welcome part of their world, that she is known as “The Vicar of Tent Town.” I struggle to be accepting and understanding when organizations refuse…
Are you a runner? Do you want to be? Are you running the race toward God’s high calling for you? This is the book for you. There are plenty of devotional books available these days. No matter what your activity, there’s a devotional book for that. Many of these books are sweet, some are helpful,…
An introductory level explanation of the type of textual issues there are in the New Testament how they are reflected in the footnotes in Bible translations and how one can benefit from understanding them.
Are there any solutions to dying churches? Many historic Protestant churches lost their way when the ground beneath their feet began to shift in the last part of the 20th century. Back then, congregations became confused about why so many Americans had become indifferent toward church-going. They became anxious about their shrinking numbers and aging…
Some in the church find it very difficult to talk about money, but it’s a subject that cannot be avoided. The church needs money to continue to function. Missionaries need money to carry the gospel. As a result, however reluctant we are to talk about it, we have to do so. And when we do…
An examination of Ephesians 5 and its importance for Christians today. This study is based on a study of the Greek text and includes a discussion of structural and rhetorical elements.
Is there a guide to Christian ministry that is both relevant and rooted in church history? Bruce Epperly believes that Acts of the Apostles can be a transformative book, a true gospel for the 21st century. In Healing Marks (Energion Publications, 2012), Dr. Bruce Epperly challenged Christians to take the healings of Jesus seriously as…
How the Lord’s Prayer can change us by showing us where our ultimate allegiance should be.
Explore the 340 questions Jesus asked, designed to provoke deep spiritual growth and introspection. The book examines Jesus’ ministry through his inquiries on discovery, opposition, commitment, and more, challenging readers’ relationship with God.
All too frequently studies of the gifts of the Spirit consist largely of answering two questions: “What are the gifts?” and “Which ones do I have?” In many cases studies go on to a third question: “How can I get more?” In response, institutional churches and theologically and intellectually respectable Christians often tend to avoid…