Juggling the demands of daily life leaves many ordinary Christians simply longing to discover how their faith can be nurtured in ways that are achievable, practical, biblically grounded, and spiritually fulfilling. What is devotion from God's perspective? This book explores the answer to this question and demonstrates that true devotion is neither secondary nor inconsequential--it is active, powerful, liberating, and living. This book was written with the sole purpose of enriching and enco...

We human beings are burdened by our tendencies to harshly judge others and ourselves. Unfortunately for believers, this bent is as prevalent in the church as in the world.Pastor and author Gregory A. Boyd calls readers to a higher standard through understanding the true manner in which God views humanity: as infinitely worthwhile and lovable. Only an attitude shift in how we perceive ourselves in light of God's love can impact how we relate to people and transform our judgmental na...

Discover the hidden treasures of biblical literature with "The Ethiopian Bible Complete Apocrypha."This captivating book takes you on an extraordinary expedition into the forgotten realm of the Ethiopian Apocrypha, shedding light on the often overlooked but profoundly enriching texts that have shaped Ethiopian Christianity for centuries.In this meticulously researched and beautifully written book, you will embark on a voyage of exploration, tracing the orig...

Like water, teshuvah is both destructive and creative. It dissolves the person you were but simultaneously provides the moisture you need to grow anew. It erodes the hard edges of your willfulness but also refreshens your spirit. It can turn the tallest barriers of moral blindness into rubble while it also gently nourishes the hidden seeds of hope buried deep in your soul. Teshuvah, like water, has the power both to wash away past sin and to shower you with the blessing of a new future, if on...

Reclaiming an Ancient Tool of Faith Formation for Our Secular AgeIn a world overflowing with competing ideas about meaning and purpose, it’s more important than ever to embrace the gospel story as the ultimate lens through which we understand life.For centuries, Christians have relied on catechisms—question-and-answer summaries of faith—to teach the faith and disciple new believers. The Gospel Way Catechism reclaims this powerful practice, explaini...

Envisioning cruciform community built on resurrection hopeAfter Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, he turned from coercion and violence to a ministry centered on the hope of Christ's resurrection. In earthly terms, Paul had traded power for weakness. But—as he explained in his subsequent letters—this "weakness" was actually the key to flourishing community that is able to experience God's transformation, restoration, and healing. What would it ...

Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory Pack is available for use with small-group members. This book identifies, defines, and discusses 30 spiritual gifts including giving, healing, hospitality, service, witnessing, and music. Bryant encourages you to discover the particular gifts the Holy S...

Learning to Love what Father LovesOther seeds fell on good soil, and yielded grain—some a hundred times as much as was sown, some sixty times as much, and some thirty (Matthew 13:8 AMP).Nourishing the Seed is the result of well-known Bible teacher and author Bob Mumford’s spiritual walk with the Lord. You will come alongside his unfolding journey over the past 55 years of learning to love what God loves. Like his book Mysterious Seed—...

With accessible expository commentary paired with inspirational devotional thought, The See Series speaks to both the heart and mind—unlocking a deeper understanding of the Bible often reserved for scholars and theologians.The Gospel of John is clearly meant to be more than just another version of the same story summarized in the other gospels. John presents Jesus not only as ...

How do we find comfort, hope, and security in a chaotic, confused, and unstable world? The answer lies in our understanding of God. When we see God in His majestic glory, we find peace and joy even in the turmoil of life. Through daily devotionals covering each of God's attributes, The Lighthouse invites the reader to investigate God's character in order to delight in Him and discover the joy of worshiping Him in His multi-faceted glory. For twenty weeks, the reader will explore the radian...

Many of us struggle to come to grips with the idea that God loves us. We may know it and believe it in our heads, but getting that into our hearts and into our lives is not easy. Sometimes what we have learned about God makes it even harder to really know that we are Gods beloved.Being Gods Beloved will lead you through forty reflections on what it means to be beloved of God, combining deep spirituality, thoughtful Bible study, and warm pastoral care. The reflections lead you on a ...

Discover Hope--and the Heart of Jesus--for the Days AheadThe world is angry and afraid. Humankind is on a trajectory away from God, against His Church and into increasing darkness--with the darkest hours still ahead. Yet the Father has an unexpected and compassionate answer for the rise of ugliness and violence: a beautiful unified Church of wholehearted followers of Jesus who will put Him on full display for all the world to see.In these pages you'll disco...