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  • Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, Edited by John R. Franke
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    Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel

    Volume 4

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by John R Franke
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    The history of the entry into the Promised Land followed by the period of the Judges and early monarchy may not appear to readers today as a source for expounding the Christian faith. But the church fathers readily found parallels, or types, in the narrative that illumined the New Testament. An obvious link was the similarity in name between Joshua, Moses' successor, and Jesus—indeed, ...

  • These books bring together a diversity of viewpoints from some of the most thoughtful Christian voices engaging technology today, offering biblical grounding, practical guidance, and honest wrestling with hard questions. Keep reading to find resources that will equip you to engage technology faithfully as a Christian.

  • Global Christianity and Islam: Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs, By Wafik W. Wahba
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    Global Christianity and Islam

    Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs

    by Wafik W. Wahba

    Outreach Resource of the Year

    A Comprehensive Overview of Christianity and Islam

    Together, the adherents of Christianity and Islam make up over half of the world's population, and their numbers are expected to keep growing. The influence of these two faiths—and their relations with each other—is seen in politics, economics, and social interactions. ...

  • Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News, By Jeffrey Bilbro
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    Reading the Times

    A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News

    by Jeffrey Lyle Bilbro

    Christianity Today Book Award
    The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention
    Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist
    ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award

    "Reading the morning newspaper is the realist's morning prayer."—G. W. F. Hegel

    Whenever we reach for our phones or scan a newspaper to get "caught up," we are ...

  • A Big Gospel in Small Places: Why Ministry in Forgotten Communities Matters, By Stephen Witmer
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    A Big Gospel in Small Places

    Why Ministry in Forgotten Communities Matters

    by Stephen Witmer
    Foreword by Raymond C Ortlund, Jr.

    2019 World Magazine Book of the Year Short List

    2019 The Gospel Coalition Book Award

    2019 Send Institute's Top Ten Church Planting Related Books of 2019

    Kevin DeYoung's Top 10 Books of 2019

    Jesus loves small, insignificant places.

    In recent years, Christian ministries have ...

  • Centered-Set Church: Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism, By Mark D. Baker
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    Centered-Set Church

    Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism

    by Mark D. Baker

    Christians can be adept at drawing lines, determining what it means to be "a good Christian" and judging those who stray out of bounds. Other times they erase all the lines in favor of a vague and inoffensive faith. Both impulses can come from positive intentions, but either can lead to stunted spiritual life and harmful relationships. Is there another option?

    The late missionary ...

  • Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society, By Amy L. Sherman
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    Agents of Flourishing

    Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society

    Made to Flourish Resources

    by Amy L. Sherman

    Outreach Resource of the Year

    God calls Christians to participate in his redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Every corner, every square inch of society can flourish as God intends, and Christians ofany vocation can become agents of that flourishing.Amy Sherman offers a multifaceted, biblically grounded framework for enacting God's call to seek the ...

  • Demanding Liberty: An Untold Story of American Religious Freedom, By Brandon J. O'Brien
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    Demanding Liberty

    An Untold Story of American Religious Freedom

    by Brandon J. O'Brien

    Religious liberty is one of the most contentious political issues of our time. How should people of faith engage with the public square in a pluralist era? Some citizens hope to reclaim a more Christian vision of national identity, while others resist any religious presence at all.This dispute is not new, and it goes back to the founding era of American history. As the country was being formed, ...

  • Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism, By Jenny Booth Potter
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    Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option

    One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism

    by Jenny Booth Potter
    Foreword by Austin Channing Brown

    During a bus ride with a group of fellow college students, Jenny Booth Potter came to a life-changing realization. She decided that racism in all its forms—in policies and systems, in organizations and churches, in neighborhoods and families–could no longer be tolerated. And even though Jenny didn't know what to do about racism, she was certain of one thing: doing nothing ...