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Soon after Jesus began his public ministry, he called his first 'disciples'. He would teach and train them and then, after his death and resurrection, commission and empower them to go to the nations...

Derek Kidner imaginatively takes us through the unfolding story of Hosea and his wife Gomer in The Message of Hosea, encouraging readers to live lives worthy of the God who loves the loveless.Author:...

This valuable exposition of the theme of 'spiritual warfare' is in four sections.The first is concerned with the nature of Satan and his activity in the world God has made. The second examines the...

Explore a central biblical theme in this accessible exposition of the kingdom of GodAuthor: Dr T Desmond AlexanderPublisher: IVPPublication Date: Feb 22, 2024Number of Pages: 288 pagesLanguage:...

The Minister's Wife' will show you how to make perfect cupcakes, turn out well-groomed children every Sunday morning and rise to the lofty heights where criticism cannot reach. In short, you will...

To love one's neighbour messy makes.' So writes Amanda Robbie's father in the poem at the start of this book. Messy is OK, even in a world gone mad with perfectionism. The author looks at 'messy' in...

Change requires tough decisions. But when the focus is blurred, how can we stay on track? It's time to further the mission--not the boss, not the team, not the stakeholders. In this volume in the...

If only I could manage my money better.' Author Ash Carter looks at the nuts and bolts of our daily financial decisions and shows us how such decisions can best serve God's greater purposes. We find...

Evangelism is not one-size-fits-all. In this book Luke Cawley shows how we can contextualize the gospel in different ways to connect with three key demographics: the spiritual but not religious,...

The Nazarene: Forty Devotions on the Lyrical Life of JesusAuthor: Michael CardPublisher: IVPPublication Date: Nov 24, 2020Number of Pages: 176 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

What happens when a diverse church glorifies the global God? Innovative worship leader Sandra Van Opstal provides biblical foundations for multiethnic worship, with practical tools and resources for...

The Beatitudes invite us to a new way of life?one of abundance, dignity, truth, and mercy. Instead of dividing the world into "us" and "them," we can learn to embrace each other as family. Instead of...

Our 24/7 world of endless information and demands poses a serious challenge to all who struggle with perfectionism. It's all too easy to become trapped in an endless pursuit of achievement at the...

This book takes a totally unique look at pregnancy. Instead of focusing on 'material' preparations for having a baby, it helps us to prepare our hearts, emotions and spiritual lives for the arrival...

Is your team stuck? Far too many teams are on autopilot?uninspired, passive, treading water. Filled with examples of top-performing teams, individual and group reflection questions, diagnostic tools,...

What if we began to see all we are and all we do?our work, play, relationships, worship, and loves?as significant to God? In these essays Steven Garber helps us discover the seamless life where there...

Millions of Christians believe that prayer is the breath of the soul, on which depends the quality of their spiritual life. The reality, however, is that genuine prayer is something we need to learn...

The Singer: A Classic Retelling of Cosmic Conflict (The IVP Signature Collection)Author: Calvin MillerPublisher: IVPPublication Date: Oct 20, 2020Number of Pages: 160 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

How do we bring meaning to our work, instead of being defined by what we do? "Corporate mystic" Barry Rowan invites us to see our work as a chance to serve God by contributing to a better society...

What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries shows that some of the healthiest homes extend beyond the nuclear family...

Elijah Campbell is on the verge of losing everything when he returns home and faces a terrifying decision?keep hiding in secrets or uncover the only thing that can save his marriage: himself. This...

Suppose for a moment that Jesus really is interested in every aspect of your life. Everything - the dishes and the dog and the day job and the drudgery of some of the stuff you just have to do, the...

An unusual and innovative way to increase our Bible knowledge - by stepping into a metaphorical time machine.Author: Chris SinkinsonPublisher: IVPPublication Date: Jul 19, 2013Number of Pages: 176...

Reflecting on the Gospel of Luke through poetry, Drew Jackson continues the project he began in God Speaks Through Wombs, picking up in Luke chapter nine. Part protest poetry, part biblical...

John Stott would never have called it 'mentoring', but, throughout his life, he instinctively drew alongside younger men and women from across the world, gently pastoring them within the context of a...

Spiritual formation is the key to the survival of our faith. According to worship leader Rory Noland, in order to stem the tide of nominal Christianity we need to reclaim our worship services as...

What does it mean to be a truly spiritual Christian? At a time when there is no shortage of answers competing for our attention, how do we know what really is from God? This book looks for answers in...

In this special edition of James Choung's groundbreaking book, a disillusioned believer and hostile skeptic wrestle with the plausibility of the Christian story in a world of pain and suffering and...

Fundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. Professional fundraiser Brad Layland transforms fundraising into a relational process where donors truly become partners in ministry...

The spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes. Sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find...