Why is there suffering? When will it end? Where is God in it?Despite how common suffering is, we still struggle to understand it, and even more to bear through it. Between Pain and Grace gets to the heart of this struggle. Its honest and detailed portrait of life challenges our assumptions about pain, emotion, and God himself.Born from a popular college course on suffering, this book answers critical questions like:Is God personally i...

The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." — Joseph M. Stowell.Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe the challenge and reward each pastor experiences. So what can assist today's pastors in such an endeavor?The Moody Handbook of Preaching. With contributors like Michael Easley, Joseph Stowell, and George Sweeting, ...

This collection of essays on the Psalms by distinguished Old Testament scholars is a snapshot of the most current scholarly work on the Psalter. The book is divided into five sections that 1) give an overview of Psalms studies in the 21st century; 2) discuss psalms of praise; 3) explore psalms of lament; 4) look at the big picture of the Psalter as a book; and 5) present sermons on the Psalms that are models of evangelical engagement with the text. A Select Bibliography for Psalms Study is...

The Psalms as Christian ScriptureReading the Psalms Theologically presents rich biblical-theological studies on the Psalter. The book's contributors interpret the Psalms as a carefully composed book. Each study focuses on a biblical or theological topic, drawing insights from both past interpreters and current scholarship.Contributors include:David M. Howard & Michael K. SnearlyPeter C. W. HoJames M. HamiltonDavid "Gunne...

Divine Suffering is an inter-disciplinary study that draws from systematics, philosophy, biblical theology, and pastoral experience. In addition to covering topics like the suffering of the Father in the Son and God's cruciform vulnerability, this book also explores how divine suffering animates the Christian gospel and resonates in the ongoing persecution of believers. The study of the suffering God has everything to do with Theology, History, and Church Mission. Like exploring a cathedra...

Maybe the only thing new about sexual abuse is quality discussion from several professions (psychology, theology, and pastoral care). Here are the insights of over two dozen psychologists, theologians, and those in pastoral care, all targeting the issue of sexual abuse. Designed as a resource for Christian educators, therapists, pastors, social workers, group leaders, and survivors, The Long Journey Home combines current research in mental health with rich theological reflection, global co...