This book is not for the faint of heart. This book is NOT a feel-good read. This book will teach you how not to get f**ked in business.After twenty years of growth, author Nick Thompson’s company was listed as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Counselor Magazine and obtained Deloitte’s prestigious “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” distinction. Yet, after expanding globally and partnering with a similar business, this hundred million-dollar company suddenly took a drastic turn, lo...

There is more of God to be had than you currently possess.Burdened over your lack of devotion? Unaware of God’s resources to overcome spiritual complacency? In Restless Devotion, Nick Thompson contends that God uses the book of Psalms to counter the satanic lullabies that lull us to sleep by forming and reforming the desires of our heart. Thompson considers seven choice psalms to show how these inspired songs are intended to awaken within us a restless hunger for ...

Author Nick Thompson recognizes that pride is our worst enemy. If pride is our chief foe, then humility is our chief friend, even though its company may be painful. But spiritual growth is a descent—we must grow downward. Defining humility as “the downward disposition of a Godward self-perception,” Thompson walks us through the practical implications of this definition, leading us to embrace a God-centered perspective on the self. With winsome illustration and warm pastor...

Every pastor knows what it's like to be criticized. But how does he respond? And how does he offer constructive criticism of his own?With wisdom and charity, Joel Beeke and Nick Thompson answer these questions and more. The Bible is full of critics, and it gives us practical principles for responding to criticism, offering criticism, and creating a healthy church culture. As Beeke and Thompson unfold a theological vision for coping with criticism in the gospel ministry, you will be...

there is more of God to be had than you currently possessBurdened over your lack of devotion? Unaware of God’s resources to overcome spiritual complacency? In Restless Devotion, Nick Thompson contends that God uses the book of Psalms to counter the satanic lullabies that lull us to sleep by forming and reforming the desires of our heart. Thompson considers seven choice psalms to show how these inspired songs are intended to awaken within us a restless hunger for G...

"Dad, why is God so mean in the Old Testament?""Mom, is Jesus in the Old Testament?"Conquest equips you to help your children find answers to these crucial questions and more as God unfolds His covenant faithfulness in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and 1 Samuel.Using a helpful Review/Read/Reflect/Request format, these one hundred lessons will enrich your family devotions and help your children learn to love their Bibles.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell us about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The book of Acts continues the history of Jesus’s disciples and how they carried the good news of Jesus from Jerusalem to the world. Together, these first five books of the New Testament reveal how God kept the promises He made to Old Testament saints by giving His only begotten Son as light and life to the world. Learn how Jesus is the fulfillment of ancient hopes, establishing th...

Christians are counter-cultural: our primary goal should not be to raise intelligent, successful, competent, and upright citizens, our primary concern ought to be for the good of our children’s souls - and so for God’s glory.Teaching our children the Scriptures in a compelling, relevant, and holistic manner during daily family worship is one of the chief means we can achieve this. If you need help to do that – this is the series for you! It’s a comprehensive guide ...

Do you need help teaching the Bible in your family? This guide to family worship helps you engage with your children in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.The last four books of the Pentateuch pick up where Genesis left off, showing how God faithfully led Israel out of Egypt and dealt with them faithfully during forty years of wilderness wanderings. Use this simple, helpful guide to teach your children how the types and shadows of the Old Testament have pointed God’s peopl...

How a single film trilogy became a global phenomenon that transformed modern Hollywood.Far more than a typical behind-the-scenes chronicle, Kristin Thompson’s landmark study The Frodo Franchise examines how The Lord of the Rings films became a cultural and industrial force that transformed moviemaking, marketing, digital technology, fan culture, and even the international profile of New Zealand.Drawing on extensive interviews with the film...

Many factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation, but one of the most significant was the debate over the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In fact, Martin Luther argued that justification is the doctrine on which the church stands or falls. This comprehensive volume of 26 essays from a host of scholars explores the doctrine of justification from the lenses of history, the Bible, theology, and pastoral practice—revealing the enduring significance of this pillar of Protestant ...

Mercy must deal with an unwanted guest—one that brings a danger unlike anything she’s ever known.When her mate’s ex-wife storms back into their lives, Mercy knows something isn’t right. Christy has the furthest thing from good intentions—she wants Adam back, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get him, including turning the pack against Mercy.Mercy isn’t about to step down without a fight, but there’s a more dangerous threat circling. As the bodies...