Under the overarching theme ‘In Christ Alone’, the January–April 2026 edition of Words of Life focuses primarily upon some of the life and times of Jesus, encouraging readers to see different perspectives of Christ as we journey together. The book begins by exploring the first nine chapters of Luke’s Gospel, to reflect on the reality of day-to-day life for Jesus.The Easter readings have been prepared by Major Natalia Penttinen from Finland, who reminds us of the trial, Cru...

Words of Life is a book of daily devotionals published three times a year. Focusing on the theme of ‘Joy to the world’, this edition aims to encourage and inspire us to lighten and brighten our walk with Jesus, and to discover new joy in our relationship with him. It begins by considering Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, which is sometimes known as his ‘letter of joy’, and reflects upon some of the issues that Paul addresses in his correspondence. The book also focuses on ...

This edition of Words of Life focuses on the theme of ‘Life on the edge’. Throughout our daily lives we all face challenges: some are surmountable and others stretch us to our limits. It is during the difficult times that we lean more heavily upon the Lord and find that he hears and answers our call.The book begins by exploring the final books of the Old Testament, briefly considering each of the minor prophets – whose lives were never easy – and later moves on to individu...

Primary education is one of the most important phases of learning but there remains a scarcity of in-depth research on this vital topic. However, as the focus on improving outcomes increases there is a growing interest internationally in research that helps us to understand the best ways to help young children engage with the curriculum in order that they may have the best possible life chances. This text helps to address these issues and consists of seminal articles derived from the forty...

The past and the present collide in the final installment of USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb’s Devlin & Falco series, threatening everything these two detectives care about.Birmingham detectives Kerri Devlin and Luke Falco arrive at the scene of a double homicide to discover that nothing makes sense. A woman and her child are dead, and though the husband says he killed them, the evidence says otherwise. Why would a man confess to unspeakable murder...

6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel “scattered” or unorganized? You’re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused—in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have ex...

We came up with this title for an anthology of ten stories from the pages of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and then had to look up the definition of the word “wringer.”Seems a wringer (easily misspelled as “writer”) used to be an instrument of torture to squeeze stuff. Yup, that fit.So ten writers in ten stories put their characters through wringers in one form or another in these pages, and it turned out honestly, fantastic fun to read.And amazing how all the...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." —Tangent Online on Pul...

The Hour That Changes the World, first published by Baker in 1978, is a classic book on prayer that offers practical suggestions on how readers can revitalize their prayer lives. Dick Eastman challenges Christians to spend one hour each day in prayer, and he outlines a twelve-step prayer program to help them accomplish the task.By dividing one hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus," such as praise, waiting, confession, and Scripture praying, believers will develop a more con...

For more than forty years this classic study has challenged and instructed more than 1.5 million readers in reaching the world for Christ. With a foreword by Billy Graham and now repackaged for a new generation of readers, The Master Plan of Evangelism will show every Christian how to minister to the people God brings into their lives.Instead of drawing on the latest popular fad or the newest selling technique, Robert E. Coleman looks to the Bible to find the answer to the...

Just about everyone seems to have views about language. Language attitudes and language ideologies permeate our daily lives. Our competence, intelligence, friendliness, trustworthiness, social status, group memberships, and so on, are often judged from the way we communicate. Even the speed at which we speak can evoke reactions. And we often try to anticipate such judgements as we communicate. In this lively introduction, Peter Garrett draws upon research carried out over recent decades in...

Shepherd's Notes- Christian Classics Series is designed to give readers a quick, step by step overview of some of the enduring treasures of the Christian faith. They are designed to be used along side the classic itself- either in individual study or in a study group. The faithful of all generations have found spiritual nourishment in the Scriptures and in the works of Christians of earlier generations. Martin Luther and John Calvin would not have become who they were apart from their read...