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There are many biblical stories which can be considered spiritual favorites, "greatest hits" even. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Noah and his ark. Moses and the crossing of the Red Sea. Daniel...

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is,...

Christians have been caught between "a rock and a hard place" for too long. On the one hand, the faith of our mothers and fathers calls for evangelism-we are to go out into the world to preach and...

When the dead come to mind, they are like holy ghosts, as real as hope or faith, as tangible as trust and love. This book is a collection of questions, memories, and loves that continue to live with...

In this fun, meaningful, and practical study of Genesis, Mark Roncace brings readers fifty-three short chapters of wit and amusing observations about the biblical stories, followed by five...

Hope for the Thinking Christian is for anyone who has yearned for meaning, for a faith that nourishes and sustains us through times of loss and fear, for a faith that brings greater joy: in short,...

A magic story of Christian stewardship.-Dr. Walter B. ShurdenMinister at Large, Mercer UniversityIn Hoping Liberia, Michael Helms weaves together multiple stories-the story of his friendship with Olu...

We know life is more a marathon than a sprint, but we've emerged from the pandemic expecting a smooth track, only to find formidable challenges still ahead. Here, Greg Funderburk reframes the...

Leadership is a treacherous journey, and only the bravest people book passage for the trip.In I'm Trying to Lead . . . Is Anybody Following?, Charles B. Bugg, author of Transformational Leadership,...

Jesus is universally hailed as a great teacher. It's often forgotten that questions were always part of his teaching. This book seeks to honor this fact by challenging readers to make more room for...

The words in Is Life Fair? are leftovers of my quarrel with myself. They are the quiet confessions of one who has seen the thinness of "conventional wisdom orthodoxy" and a kind of religious optimism...

The life and work of James Dunn is honored in this volume, which represents a warm, from-the-heart remembrance from the pen of thirteen people who know him well.Author: J. Brent WalkerPublisher:...

A self-described "Texas-bred, Spirit-led, Bible-teaching, revival-preaching, recovering Southern Baptist," James Milton Dunn, over the last fifty years, has been the most aggressive Baptist proponent...

Brian Harbour applies the stories of Jesus, which are eternally relevant, in fresh ways for Christians in the twentieth century who want to live by the truths Jesus presented in the first century...

Jonah: Reluctant Prophet, Merciful God is a four-session Bible study for individuals and groups. The study guide revisits the classic story of "Jonah and the Whale" and discovers a rich and complex...

Page Kelley uses his extensive background in teaching the Old Testament to provide a fresh primer on the first five books, taking us on a journey from creation through the giving of the law. He helps...

Great movements in the history of Christian missions often have started with few people perceiving their eventual importance. Such was the case when Dr. R. Keith Parks led Baptists to unprecedented...

Que hace a un bautista un bautista? Cual es la forma y el sentir de un cristiano bautista? Shurden nos ayuda a investigar estas preguntas analizando estas cuatro libertades basicas, elogiadas por los...

Leaving Religion, Following Jesus is a book about running after Jesus, about a journey with the Christ-his journey and yours. It is a book about looking and listening to the unexpected. It is a book...

This project began as the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon in March 2020. Gregory Funderburk began to write weekly essays to encourage his congregation. In thinking about the uncertainty of the...

The contrast in appreciation of Leviticus and Numbers by the synagogue on the one hand, and by the church on the other, is little short of astonishing. The former has considered it crucial to an...

In 1993, Smyth & Helwys released the book Learning to Dream Again by noted pastor, teacher, and writer Charles Bugg. The book told of Bugg's son David, whose malignant brain tumor sent David and his...

Live the Stories: 50 Interactive Children's Sermons by Andrew Noe provides church leaders a practical guide to teaching children during the worship service through play-and invites the rest of the...

After spending his first decade out of seminary serving a historic Baptist church in the urban Atlanta community of Grant Park, Tony Lankford reflects on his sense of call and what it means for him...

Few prayers are as familiar as the Lord's Prayer. Every word and petition is filled with powerful images. For many, however, the constant repetition of the words have made the richness of this prayer...

Sharing her personal journey while also offering practical help for others faced with a difficult job loss, Lost & Found invites readers to consider the steps necessary to move beyond the moment of...

Loving God in the Darkness is the story of a life deeply affected by tragedy-grief, debilitating illness, and divorce. Layne Wallace describes his journey, chronicling his longing for God's presence...

This study focuses on Jesus' parables that are unique to the Gospel of Luke. These parables are stories that, according to Luke, Jesus shared with his disciples as they accompanied him on the most...

This study focuses on Jesus' parables that are unique to the Gospel of Luke. These parables are stories that, according to Luke, Jesus shared with his disciples as they accompanied him on the most...

"What an amazing and heartbreakingand beautiful story."-Anne LamottNew York Times Bestselling AuthorOn July 12, 2009, a bus carrying a youth group from Shreveport, Louisiana, to a youth camp in...