With two in seven American families affected by disability, the body of Christ has a great opportunity for ministry. This new anthology uniquely points the way, training churches, caregivers, pastors, and counselors to compassionately respond.The book's contributors—ranging from Joni Eareckson Tada and others living with disabilities, to seminary professors, ministry leaders, and medical professionals—do more than offer a biblical perspective on suffering and disability; they draw ...

Theo Briggs is a rule follower.He's a decent student in his junior year, an appeasing son, and a lifelong Christian, just trying to make it through high school unscathed… and maybe create a viral video in the process.Caleb Raynard is a romantic. One of the few out-and-proud kids at Specter High School, Caleb's dating life has been hellish, to say the least—fraught with misread social cues and embarrassing situations—and Caleb is about ready to call the whol...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Chile & Rapa Nui (Easter Island).Discover Chile & Rapa Nui (Easter Island)'s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from surfing one of the most famous waves in the Americas, the perfect left break at Punta de Lobos; to catching a mind-melting sand dune sunset of surreal purples, pinks and yellows at Valle de la Luna; and vi...

Theo Briggs just wants to be perfect. The perfect son. The perfect friend. The perfect boyfriend.But the harder he tries to keep up appearances, the more difficult juggling all of those expectations becomes. Where Theo usually turns to his faith for comfort, he now finds confusion and apathy.Caleb Raynard finally has the boyfriend of his dreams. His and Theo's relationship may have gotten off to a rocky start, but now that they're settling into the realitie...

Humanity is under assault from pandemics but not for the reasons that the mainstream sources portray. This book examines the claims regarding alleged “contagious” disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 to shed more light on what they are, or perhaps more importantly, what they are not. The belief that germs from the natural environment (or a laboratory) are attacking us has led most of the population to go along with lockdowns, civil rights restrictions, unprecedented peacetime censor...

Serfdom was a coercive relationship between a landowner and peasant, which was widespread across medieval and early modern Europe. It features prominently in major historical debates, such as the origins of capitalism and the divergent pathways of western and eastern Europe to modernity. Scholars have paid particular attention to English serfdom, which is usually portrayed as highly oppressive and a major cause of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381.This comprehensive survey draws on a va...

Essential information for understanding, interpreting, and applying each book of the New Testament.This concise tool for quick reference and book-by-book insight—organized in book, chapter, verse order for ease of use—is an essential addition to any personal, pastoral, or church library.Like many other Bible handbooks, Nelson's New Testament Survey includes the essential orientating data points, such as authorship for each book, date it was written...

Dr. Bailey’s commentary on the Gospel of Mark is a powerful account of the life of Christ which will allow you to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of His sacrificial love, His divine power, and His saving grace. Seeing the intense focus of Christ to only do the will of His Father will inspire, encourage, and enable you to press on to hit the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Wabi-Sabi Home is a look that's rough around the edges and sees the beauty in imperfection but is at the same time creative, modern and brave.

Hitting the Mark is an exciting, easy to understand commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Through the pages of this brief but insightful commentary, Dr. Brian Bailey shares how the Lord has a plan for each of our lives and as we walk with Him in obedience, He will cause us to hit the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Discover the deep connection between theology, the arts, and the work of the Holy Spirit in Naming the SpiritIn this book, W. David O. Taylor and Daniel Train bring together a remarkable group of theologians, scholars, and artists to offer a fresh perspective on pneumatology through the creative lens of the arts.Each chapter unpacks a particular name for the Holy Spirit and examines its significance, using examples from a variety of artistic medium...

Eberhard Jüngel (1934-2021) belongs to the most creative, wide-ranging, rigorous, and demanding voices in twentieth-century Protestant theology. Over a long and distinguished career, Jüngel grappled with topics such as revelation, responsible talk about God, God's triunity, Christology, the nature of theological language, analogy, divine and human freedom, love, atheism, and theological approaches to the state. In all this, he had followed, perceptively yet critically, in the footsteps not...