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Christopher Ash

Stand-Alone Commentary Set from Christopher Ash Sets Out a Deeply Christian Study of the PsalmsWhile reading Psalms, it is common for commentaries to focus on Old Testament meaning, without connecting it deeply to Christ's fulfillment in the New Testament. By studying Scripture this way, believers miss out on the fullness of God's word. The key to experiencing authentically Christian worship is learning a Christ-focused approach to praying and singing the Psalms.

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Exhaustion and burnout is experienced by many people who are involved in Christian ministry, sometimes to the extent that they simply cannot carry on.Christopher Ash knows this experience all too well. As a pastor of a growing church, and in his role training people for ministry, he has been on the edge of burnout a number of times, and has pastored many younger ministers in similar situations.His wisdom has been distilled into this short, accessible book, in which he revea...

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Why on earth does anyone need a guide on how to listen to sermons? Don't we simply need to 'be there' and stay awake? Yet Jesus said: 'Consider carefully how you listen.' The fact is, much more is involved in truly listening to Bible teaching than just sitting and staring at the preacher.Christopher Ash outlines seven ingredients for healthy listening. He then deals with how to respond to bad sermons - ones that are dull, or inadequate, or heretical. And finally, he challenges us w...

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Our 50s and 60s are two decades with unique opportunities and challenges.Perhaps you are becoming an empty-nester, considering or entering retirement, caring for elderly parents or welcoming grandchildren. This stage of life is new and different, but the joyful call of following Jesus is the same.In Not Old, Not Young, Not Done, you’ll find encouragement to faithfully follow Jesus through the ups and downs of this season. No matter what the specific circumstances y...

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God's Word For You

Christopher Ash shows us how to read and apply the book of Psalms. He takes us through 15 pairs of psalms that represent various ‘types’—including some that are very familiar and some that are often ignored.He helps us to see how they are fulfilled by Jesus and therefore point to Jesus first and foremost, transforming how we read them, enjoy them and sing them.Christopher Ash comments that this understanding of the Psalms "can shape the dynamics of our Christian lives in wa...

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Our world is fractured on every level—from the family to international relations. The news constantly reports broken relationships, strife-ridden communities and warring nations.So what hope is there for a world of fractured relationships? Discover the Bible's surprising answer: the local church.This revised and updated edition of Christopher Ash's Bible overview takes readers through the big sweep of Scripture, following the theme of scattering and gathering God's people. ...

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A Good Marriage Begins with God.It is our natural tendency to seek personal happiness and satisfaction in marriage. We often give our own needs, wants, and goals first priority. But what is God's design for our marriages? With clarity and conviction, Christopher Ash turns us away from marriage for ourselves and toward marriage in the service of God. With practical applications for everyday life, Ash shows us God's purposes and patterns for every part of the marriag...

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Sam Storms, Drew Hunter, Philip Graham Ryken, Jay Sklar, Jason DeRouchie, Miles V. Van Pelt, Paul E. Miller, Ryan Kelly, Graeme Goldsworthy, Gary Millar, Colin S. Smith, Alistair Begg, Christopher Ash, Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Dave Kraft, Mike Bullmore, Zack Eswine, Paul R. House, Greg Gilbert, Bryan Chapell, Stephen T. Um, Julius J. Kim, Joe Thorn, Michael Lumpkin, Erik Thoennes, Dan Doriani, Scotty Smith, Jared C. Wilson, Jon Bloom, Justin S. Holcomb, Brian J. Tabb, Robert Plummer, Kevin Cawley, Jason C. Meyer, Michael Reeves, Andrew Davis, Sam Crabtree, J.J. Seid, Todd Wilson, John Hannah, Tom Nelson, Andrew David Naselli, Robert W. Yarbrough, James M. Hamilton Jr., David Powlison, Kelly M. Kapic, Dave Harvey, Tim Savage, Aaron J. Goldstein, R. Kent Hughes, Dane Ortlund

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Bob Souer

Daily Strength, a year-long devotional, walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. Featuring content from the ESV Men's Devotional Bible, each daily devotion features a short summary of a Bible passage with a thought-provoking message from from one of more than forty contributors. Arranged canonically from Genesis to Revelation with short introductions to each Bible book, Daily Strength encourages and enlightens men t...

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Christopher Ash

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Geoffrey Cummings

What do you think about your pastor? Do you chew over his sermons and wonder if they are clear and helpful? Do you feel he spends enough time with you? In fact, do you ever catch yourself wondering what he does all day?The truth is, often we think, "What can my pastor do for me?" Far less often do we think, "What can I do for my pastor?"Seasoned former pastor, Christopher Ash, urges church members to think about pastors not just in terms of what they do – how they lead and ...

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Christopher Ash

Stand-Alone Commentary Set from Christopher Ash Sets Out a Deeply Christian Study of the PsalmsWhile reading Psalms, it is common for commentaries to focus on Old Testament meaning, without connecting it deeply to Christ's fulfillment in the New Testament. By studying Scripture this way, believers miss out on the fullness of God's word. The key to experiencing authentically Christian worship is learning a Christ-focused approach to praying and singing the Psalms.

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Christopher Ash, R. Kent Hughes

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Preaching the Word

Life can be hard, and sometimes it seems like God doesn't even care. When faced with difficult trials, many people have resonated with the book of Job—the story of a man who lost nearly everything, seemingly abandoned by God.In this thorough and accessible commentary, Christopher Ash helps us glean encouragement from God's Word by directing our attention to the final explanation and ultimate resolution of Job's story: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Intended to e...

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Christopher Ash

What do you think about your pastor? Do you chew over his sermons and wonder if they are clear and helpful? Do you feel he spends enough time with you? In fact, do you ever catch yourself wondering what he does all day?The truth is, often we think, "What can my pastor do for me?" Far less often do we think, "What can I do for my pastor?"Seasoned former pastor, Christopher Ash, urges church members to think about pastors not just in terms of what they do – how they lead and ...