Women in pain populate every congregation. Left to themselves, many will become discouraged and leave the church. But pastors cannot adequately care for the needs of everyone. Beverly White Hislop has written Shepherding a Woman's Heart to challenge pastors to infuse to women in their churches with the same spirit that moves them to care for their flock. This amazing resource provides substantial guidance on how to properly equip healthy women to come forward and nurture hurting w...

"The Kingdom of God is Within You" is the non-fiction magnum opus of Leo Tolstoy. The book was first published in gery in 1894 after being banned in his home country of Russia. It is the culmination of thirty years of Tolstoy's Christian anarchist thinking, and lays out a new organisation for society based on a literal Christian interpretation. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Are you soul-weary? Do you struggle to make time for God in the midst of a packed schedule? Or do you sometimes stay so busy doing things for God that you can't relax and just "be"? Jesus faced amazing pressure and overwhelming demands throughout his ministry, but he did not experience the burnout so common today among Christian ministers and laypersons. You can learn the rhythm of living that Jesus demonstrates — the Cycle of Grace — throughout the Gospels. Use this workbook...

Sketches the current state of the permanent diaconate, especially in the United States, then offers the historical developments that led to the contemporary diaconate, and finally suggests a vision of the diaconate for the future, always within the matrix of a servant-ecclesiology which should characterize the entire church.

Experience the vibrant, abundant marriage that God wants for you.What happens when a kingdom man marries a kingdom woman? Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose with Your Pleasure helps couples grow together as a kingdom couple to fulfill God's design and purpose for their relationship. Through practical insights and powerful stories, Dr. Tony Evans inspires and instructs so Christian couples will discover the hope, challenge, and guidance God's Word p...

A view of this crazy Christian culture as told through one man's humorous journey. He finds a relational, imperfect, authentic, messy journey to God

Here's what women are saying about Apples of Gold . . ."The lessons were awesome! God knew I needed to be there. My heart overflows with joy."K.B., Michigan"In your kitchen I learned about seasoning food. In your living room I reacquainted myself with the seasoning work of the Holy Spirit."S.O., Michigan"The program gives value to women who are homemakers and wives. The Bible study and cooking lessons improved my pers...

'Collaborative Ministry' has become a 'buzz phrase' in the church, following on from phrases such as 'every member ministry' and 'the priesthood of all believers'. It is referred to by those who speak and write about leadership, the Church and outreach, but what exactly does it mean? And does it fit with existing leadership structures?This book comprehensively explores the theology and practice of this style of 'being church', considering the implications for churches both large and...

There are now more single adults than married adults in the United States, yet the evangelical church continues to focus primarily on serving couples and families with ministries geared toward their particular needs. This can lead, however unintentionally, to the marginalization of adults who are single by choice, divorce, or death, or who are simply not yet married. Families are a good thing, but so are all of God's people, and singles long to be lovingly integrated into the Body of Chris...

Authentic author and former Norwich magistrate has written a book about her work for a city Christian charity which tackles issues surrounding street prostitution. Low Cost - High Price, is the story of Theresa Cumbers and the Magdalene Project in Norwich, set up to help those trapped as sex workers. Theresa and her fellow-workers have spent hours walking the streets, befriending those they have found there, loving them, caring for them, and offering them a way ou...

God did not create us for us; God created us for Himself.From the time we accept Christ as Lord and Savior until we physically die; what do we do? We keep the Charge of the Lord; that is what we do. This charge is also The Law of the Kingdom.The Law of The Kingdom is Love.We are to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind, and with all of our strength and we are to love our neighbor as we love our self. Love is patient and love is kind. God is Love. If it ain...

Behold the Man! These words were spoken by a Roman Governor 2000 or so years ago. What is their relevance today? How does it impact on your life? Whether you realise it or not this Man will figure in your life now, or in the future. Why is it necessary for me to know about this Man? Is it because my eternal destiny is dependent on this knowledge? Are you curious or indifferent? Do you need to know more? Then settle in for a look at what the Holy Scriptures reveal to us of this unique Man.