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Why does generosity matter, and why should we give back to God? God's Gift of Generosity is ideal for pastors who must engage in one of the most uncomfortable tasks of their role: asking people for...

In Good White Racist?, Kerry Connelly exposes the ways white people participate in, benefit from, and unknowingly perpetuate racism--despite their best "good person" intentions. Good White Racist?...

The book of Hebrews comes alive in N. T. Wright's updated, reader-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the reader through the world of the New Testament, explaining the ideas and...

The book of Hebrews comes alive in N. T. Wright's updated, reader-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the reader through the world of the New Testament, explaining the ideas and...

Help! I'm a Sunday School TeacherAuthor: Mary DuckertPublisher: Westminster John Knox PressPublication Date: Mar 22, 2011Number of Pages: 128 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

Where's the baby? The Gospel of Mark doesn't have a nativity story-so where's the Advent message? It's in every aspect of Jesus' life, to his death and beyond. The Incarnation-God come to earth in...

These days, there's no dirtier word than "divisive," especially in religious and political circles. Claiming a controversial opinion, talking about our differences, even sharing our doubts can be...

Our faith is full of heroes who experienced God powerfully in solitude. From Hagar and the Hebrew prophets to Jesus in the wilderness to St. Francis and Catherine of Siena, we see how escape from the...

Whether a parent or pastor, child advocate or Christian educator, professional or volunteer working with children, we yearn for both comfort and challenge, vision and validation, hope and help as we...

Exploring models of hope that are expressed through critique, persistence, vision, and holy inspiration in the Hebrew Bible and that find continued resonance in the traditions of Jesus, Brueggemann...

Christianity has always been about being saved. But today what Christians need saving from most is the toxic understanding of salvation we've received through bad theology. The loudest voices in...

Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible. Imagine for a moment what the world might look like if we as people of faith, morality, and conscience actually aspired to this mantra. What if we were fully burdened to...

In this thoughtful study, respected Old Testament scholar Patricia K. Tull explores the Scriptures for guidance on today's ecological crisis. Tull looks to the Bible for what it can tell us about our...

Silence is a complex matter. It can refer to awe before unutterable holiness, but it can also refer to the coercion where some voices are silenced in the interest of control by the dominant voices...

Is It a Sermon? is an informative and daring call to blur the boundaries of the sermon genre, exploring the "shoreline" of homiletics, or the place where preaching laps up against other modes of...

In this easy-to-read book, pastor Jack Haberer helps you seek God's will for your life. You'll move from deep theological considerations to street-level, daily-life practicalities--and you'll learn...

Jackie Robinson believed in a God who sides with the oppressed and who calls us to see one another as sisters and brothers. This faith was a powerful but quiet engine that drove and sustained him as...

The books of James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2, and 3 John; and Jude come alive in N. T. Wright's updated, reader-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the reader through the world of...

In this book, Robert Laha leads a ten-session study into the stories of suffering, blame, and, ultimately, hope found in the book of Jeremiah. In an attempt to bring some clarity to this at times...

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply...

Pope Francis has taken the world by storm, captivating Catholics, Protestants, and non-Christians alike. Sneaking out of the Vatican at night, washing the feet of inmates, and taking selfies with...

Author: Craig A. Evans, Nicholas Thomas WrightPublisher: Westminster John Knox PressPublication Date: Nov 15, 2012Number of Pages: 128 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

A guide to John that includes helpful commentary and full translation of the text by Tom Wright, this twentieth anniversary edition also contains study guide materials to assist readers in using the...

Chapters 11-21 of the gospel of John come alive in N. T. Wright's updated, reader-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the reader through the world of the New Testament,...

A decade ago, Walter Brueggemann called the church to journey together for the good of our community through neighborliness, covenanting, and reconstruction. He distilled this challenge to its most...

Perfect for sermon preparation, devotion, or group study, Journeying with John offers a brief and accessible guide to the Gospel of John for learning and reflection. Following the Revised Common...

First published in Great Britain in 2011 as Journeying with Mark: Lectionary Year B by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.--T.p. verso.Author: James Woodward, Paula GooderPublisher:...

Perfect for sermon preparation, devotion, or group study, "Journeying with Matthew" offers a brief and accessible guide to the Gospel of Matthew for learning and reflection. Like the other titles in...

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply...

I had a vision of a faith community where people could have a wider understanding of God and our relationship to him/her. I wanted to create a place where people could state what they believe and...