Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times' physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there's far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O'Donnell...

It takes TOTAL submission in Christianity to slice precisely with the power of the word. Hebrews elaborates that the word is sharper than any two edged sword but it takes precise principles to cut with the word as with the physical sword. These principles are the edges of the sword and to cut with them you have to not just cram them but be able to use them in such precision that they cut through every slice of your life to your intended pattern. When...

This resource provides a detailed survey and critique of various feminist interpretations of Jesus and offers a biblical view of men and women in the church and home. The feminist movement has affected every aspect of political and social America, and Christians are becoming increasingly aware of how this movement has impacted the church. The feminist movement has changed the way evangelicals view not only themselves, but also the very Word of God. Jesus...

Sort through Your Questions and Find a Path from Doubt to Faith Do you have honest questions about faith? Or have you walked away from a faith you once had? Perhaps you've been part of a faith tradition, but you've begun to question parts of what you've been taught. Students and young professionals today are submerged in a culture of cynicism and doubt. Many identify as nonreligious but wrestle with questions about God's existence, the meaning of...

The author has collective experience with the how, perhaps even the why, of humans being fucked. It includes his growing up on a farm, surviving the Vietnam war, and working to improve conditions of human beings being human. Fucked is not used to offend religious nor rational thinking. It's to add urgency to an approaching end-state for much of life on our planet. Humans simply must change or will be changed. They can begin by adding entropy as a...

Finding Joy and Fulfillment in All God Has Called You To Do Overwhelmed. Miserable. Exhausted. These are the words that women often use to describe their busy lifestyles. How can you keep up with all the demands of work, family, and ministry? Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters offer biblical hope to women who truly desire to glorify God with their time. These authors present five key practices to help you see that you really can do all that God...

Understand Foundations of the Christian Church through These Historic Statements of Faith For centuries, followers of Jesus have used creeds and confessions to express their Christian beliefs. Summarizing key truths from Scripture into succinct statements, these words have shaped the church for generations and continue to teach and inspire believers today. Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms gathers 13 historic statements of faith-including the Apostles'...

"New Earth = Waterhen a poem composed by W. J. Manares Earth, oh Earth, once overshadowed, now yearns for a cosmic dance, For Waterhen, a new beginning, a chance for life's advancement. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Waterhen shines divine, A paradise brimming with enchantment, where destiny intertwines. Where Earth gasped in pollution and strife, Waterhen breathes fresh air, A sanctuary rich in flora, where water, pure and fair. Untouched...

Grief is the last act of love we have to give. In The Grief Experience you'll receive the gift of understanding the important and life-changing healing work that happens when you let go of old, conditioned patterns of belief around the grief process and gain new, healthier, more aligned and effective knowledge and tools. The 25 experts who came together for this collaboration share intimate stories and powerful strategies that will help you if you're...

Drop is a story that explains the process of evaporation as an exciting journey of the water droplets & clouds. It is an illustrated book suitable for 3+ years that signifies the importance of every drop of water.