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PaperbackA Meaningful World
How the Arts and Sciences Reveal the Genius of Nature
by Benjamin Wiker and Jonathan Witt
Meaningful or meaningless?Purposeful or pointless?When we look at nature, whether at our living earth or into deepest space, what do we find?In stark contrast to contemporary claims that the world is meaningless, Benjamin Wiker and Jonathan Witt reveal a cosmos charged with both meaning and purpose. Their journey begins with Shakespeare and ranges through Euclid's geometry, the fine-tuning of the ...
PaperbackDesiring God's Will
Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
The Spiritual Journey
by David G. Benner
Foreword by Thomas H. GreenWe overhear Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane--"not my will, but thine be done"--but have trouble honestly making it our own. (from the Introduction)Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. We assume that if we just knew what God wanted, we'd do it. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't ...
PaperbackGrieving a Suicide
A Loved One's Search for Comfort, Answers, and Hope
by Albert Y. Hsu
A 2003 Finalist in the United Kingdom Christian Book Awards
"Albert," the neighbor said, "your mom needs you to come home."
That's how it began for Albert Hsu when his father died. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide experiences tremendous shock and trauma. What follows is a confusing mix of emotions—anger, guilt, grief, and despair.
Suicide raises heartrending ...
PaperbackCompanions in Suffering
Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness
by Wendy Alsup
Foreword by Trillia Newbell2020 The Gospel Coalition Book Award - Christian Living
Have you experienced an ongoing trial that left you wrung out emotionally? Do you feel alone in your pain?
Though suffering often leavesus feeling isolated, God invites us into the community of the Trinity and offers us many companions in Scripture. We experience loneliness alongside the ...
PaperbackSlow Kingdom Coming
Practices for Doing Justice, Loving Mercy and Walking Humbly in the World
by Kent Annan
14th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year, Social Justice
No one said pursuing justice would be easy.
The road can be so challenging and the destination so distant that you may be discouraged by a lack of progress, compassion or commitment in your quest for justice. How do you stay committed to the journey when God's kingdom can seem so slow ...
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Mental health is a deeply personal and multifaceted part of our lives—and it's something God cares deeply about. Whether you're seeking to better understand yourself, support someone you love, or grow in your professional or ministry capacity, books can be powerful tools for insight and healing.
PaperbackCrafting a Rule of Life
An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way
by Stephen A. Macchia
Foreword by Mark BuchananYour personal rule of life is a holistic description of the Spirit-empowered rhythms and relationships that create, redeem, sustain and transform the life God invites you to humbly fulfill for Christ's glory.
All of us have an unwritten personal rule of life. We wake at certain times, get ready for our days in particular ways, use our free time for assorted purposes and practice ...
PaperbackThe Next Worship
Glorifying God in a Diverse World
The IVP Signature Collection
by Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Foreword by Mark LabbertonChristianity Today's Book of the Year Award of Merit
What happens when a diverse church glorifies the global God?
We live in a time of unprecedented intercultural exchange, where our communities welcome people from around the world. Music and media from every culture are easily accessible, and our worship is infused with a rich variety of musical ...
PaperbackTeach Us to Want
Longing, Ambition and the Life of Faith
by Jen Pollock Michel
Foreword by Katelyn BeatyLogos Bookstores' Best Book in Spirituality/Devotional
Christianity Today Book of the Year
Honorable Mention, Best Book of the Year from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore
As Christians, we're squeamish about desire. Isn't wanting sinful and selfish? Aren't we supposed to find and follow God's will rather than insisting ...
Number of Studies: 5
PaperbackPower Women
Stories of Motherhood, Faith, and the Academy
Edited by Nancy Wang Yuen and Deshonna Harsch
IVP Readers' Choice Award
"The dominant narrative we hear as professor mothers is that motherhood and academia are incompatible."
Two challenging vocations, each filled with complexities and daily ups and downs. Yet more and more women are answering the call to both the academy and motherhood. A growing body of literature addresses parent-professors, ...
