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PaperbackSpecial Grace
Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs
by Elrena Evans
Foreword by Joni Eareckson TadaThe world of special needs is filled with statistics: in the United States, about 17 percent of children have a diagnosed developmental disability, and 14 percent of public school students receive special education services.
But behind these statistics are stories—stories of children struggling to fit into a world that wasn't designed for them, and stories of parents giving ...
PaperbackHidden in Christ
Living as God's Beloved
Apprentice Resources
by James Bryan Smith
A Deeper Sort of DevotionalWords are powerful. They contain ideas and shape the way we see God, ourselves and all of reality. We're transformed, in particular, by God's Word, and by "the Word," the Logos—Jesus himself—as describedby John in the first chapter of his Gospel.Memorizing and studying a passage in depth can offer a deeper sense of the meaning of each word. In this unique ...
PaperbackPhilosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult
A Beginner's Guide to Life's Big Questions
by Garrett J. DeWeese and J. P. Moreland
Philosophy is for everyone. We think philosophically whenever we ask life's big questions:
- What is real?
- How do we know what we know?
- What is the right thing to do?
- What does it mean to be human?
- How should we view science and its claims?
- Why should we believe that God exists?
Philosophy is thinking critically about ...
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Richard B. Steele
Richard B. Steele is Professor of Moral and Historical Theology and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA where he currently resides. He is the author of "Gracious Affection" and "True Virtue" According to Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley and the editor of "Heart Religion" in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements. His articles have appeared in numerous theological magazines and reviews.
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In many ways, academic publishing is its own world, especially when it comes to writing for scholarly journals. Often colleges and universities provide mentors for new faculty seeking to advance professionally, guiding them in the ways of publishing. Nonetheless, professors often make simple mistakes when it came to book publishing. Here are a few tips for smoothing the way to a contract from editor and author Andy Le Peau.
PaperbackThe Adventure
Putting Energy into Your Walk with God
by Gerald L. Sittser
"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered."--G.K. ChestertonAs even a brief exposure to the New Testament will show, the Christian life is a life of adventure. Every aspect is full of energy and light. Yet too often we stop at one point of interest--evangelism, spiritual disciplines, social justice--and go no further. Interweaving stories from a summer vacation, Jerry Sittser shows ...
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Between the endless tasks of family life and the frantic pace of modern life, parents can find it hard to focus on what matters most. The Wholehearted Households Podcast is a new show from InterVarsity Press designed to give you a moment to breathe and connect with the breath-giver himself. Every week, you'll learn more about God's Word, receive practical tips for accessible family discipleship, and be guided through an in-the-moment spiritual practice designed to nurture your connection with God directly. Each 10-15 minute episode will fit easily into the life of a busy parent or caregiver and is available on all podcast players as well as on YouTube.
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UndefinedEncyclopedia of Ancient Christianity
Consulting Editor Thomas C. Oden, Joel C. Elowsky, and James Hoover
General Editor Angelo Di BerardinoMidwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence (Scholarly/Reference)
Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention
The Encyclopedia of Ancient Christianity covers eight centuries of the Christian church and comprises 3,220 entries by a team of 266 scholars from 26 countries representing a variety of Christian traditions. It ...
PaperbackThe Intimate Mystery
Creating Strength and Beauty in Your Marriage
by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III
Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III have together written this brief, simple and charming introduction to help couples build healthy and happy marriages. Their model follows the "leave, weave and cleave" imagery of the Bible: leave your parents, weave a life together and cleave to each other.This book is part of a kit that includes everything needed to mentor individual married couples or to ...
PaperbackDelighting in the Trinity
An Introduction to the Christian Faith
by Michael Reeves
The Beloved Introduction to the Trinity and Christian Life – Over 200,000 copies sold!
Why is God love? Because God is a Trinity.
Why can we be saved? Because God is a Trinity.
How are weable to live the Christian life? Through the Trinity.
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves is a classic introduction to the ...
