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What do you need in order to become a truly spiritual person? Many people believe the answer is that you need to have some accomplishments, or an especially spiritual nature, or perhaps theological...

Did Jesus really heal people? Physically heal them? Is this healing ministry relevant today?Bruce Epperly calls Healing Marks a "very personal book" as it comes from over thirty years of experiencing...

What's a preacher to do with holidays? Some seem to almost preach themselves, especially those in the church calendar. Others are more secular or may seem to conflict with the church calendar. Some...

The book of James has gotten a bad rap amongst Christians, especially modern protestants. It's often considered not as theologically serious as the writings of Paul, nor as gracious as the gospels...

Dr. Bob McKibben shares from his heart his understanding of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit within the local church. Combining his experience as pastor, study, and a commitment to sound...

Silence is often as therapeutic as conversation. Sometimes more, when there really isn't anything to say. Healthcare with people experiencing a life-threatening or terminal illness brings daily life...

Human hunger for God is intense and universal. Even if suppressed or denied, it cries out silently from the depths.Such hunger is not a wish to know about God, but rather a quest to encounter Him...

What's a preacher to do with holidays? Some seem to almost preach themselves, especially those in the church calendar. Others are more secular or may seem to conflict with the church calendar. Some...

The world today is filled with angry voices, voices that often call for isolation and even violence against those who differ from us by race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or lifestyle...

You want to pray but you have no idea what to do? What is prayer? Is there any value in it?This book provides the basics of Christian prayer for the non-specialist. Perry Dalton, retired pastor, and...

Why do well-meaning, intelligent people disagree about the Bible? What should I do when people disagree?How can I use disagreement to help me understand the Bible more clearly? If I can't agree with...

The original edition of Identifying Your Gifts and Service is a program for whole church congregations, led by a teacher, to discover their gifts and place of service. It is not a typical scientific...

This is volume 2 in the Guides to Practical Ministry series edited by a team from the Academy of Parish Clergy and published by Energion Publications. Being in ministry means dealing with change. In...

Beware when you hear the words "in the original text it says" or "in the original text this means." Those words often provide the introduction to misleading information.But how can the hearer discern...

Dealing positively with the threat of closing churches with a framework for renewal and new ministry.Author: Robert R LarochellePublisher: Energion PublicationsPublication Date: Jul 11, 2023Number of...

If you've been looking for a way to go from that surfboard to the Greek classroom, this is the book for you! That's not your goal? Then how about following God's leading wherever it takes you? Dave...

We carry our purses everywhere. We don't leave home without them. They are as diverse and unique as we are. A purse can truly reflect who we are. Is it smooth, black leather or bold pink flowers?...

A toolbox may be one of the most practical items ever invented by man. It holds many different types of tools that are essential for different functions and yet, here they are, all in one container...

Jewish Roots Journey: Memoirs of a Mizpah is the personal testimony of one woman who has been on a journey of discovery. As you follow her on this journey you will be entertained, challenged, and...

John Piper has been a key figure in Reformed theology for decades, and he continues to influence many. But how can Christian missions be accommodated with predestination?This book explores the...

What is justification in Christian thought and theology? What does this mean for our thinking and living? Is grace enough? In Justification: By Grace Through Faith, Dr. Edward Vick looks at this with...

What is a "narrative devotional commentary"? It's a new way to gain insight into a Bible book with commentary that flows much like the source text. For those who may have found the gospel of Mark...

La Historia de mi Vida por Becky Lynn Black no es la autobiograf?a de una celebridad. Es algo mucho mejor. La historia de Becky es un testimonio. Y el poder llegar a ser vencedores a trav?s de la...

Geoffrey Lentz and Henry Neufeld, a pastor and a teacher team up in Learning and Living Scripture to present the Participatory Bible Study Method, an approach to Bible study that is rooted in the...

What lasting words might a grandfather say to his grandson that would be lasting? What might develop from such a conversation?Bruce Epperly, author, pastor, and theologian, set out to write regular...

It's hard to find time for a spiritual recharge in the morning, but Linda Estes is here again to help with her mastery of the one-minute devotional. We like "our stuff," don't we? We hold tight to...

It's hard to find time for a spiritual recharge in the morning, but Linda Estes is here again to help with her mastery of the one-minute devotional. We like "our stuff," don't we? We hold tight to...

How deep are the roots of pilgrimage in Christianity? Can we find new meaning and balance in modern life by following the path of pilgrims of ancient times?In true Celtic fashion, Rev. Dr. David...

The Beatitudes, as they have been later known, the guiding path set before every disciple of Jesus Christ, since the beginning of His ministry. Jesus demonstrated each one in everyday life...