D. A. Carson

"God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; He only wants his people to know him more intimately."

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Connecticut

A Call to Spiritual Reformation

God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; he only wants his people to know him more intimately, says top-selling author D. A. Carson. The apostle Paul found that spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father. By following Paul's example, we can do the same. This book calls believers to reject superficiality and revolutionize their lives by embracing a God-guided approach to prayer.

Previously published as A Call to Spiritual Reformation, this book has now been updated to connect more effectively with contemporary readers. A study guide, DVD, and leader's kit for the book are available through Lifeway and The Gospel Coalition.

Praying with Paul

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Craig Dyer

Alison Mitchell

This edition is the Leader's Guide.
"Christianity Explored gives you time to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith--Jesus Christ."

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

One life. What's it all About?

One life. What's it all about? Christianity Explored gives you time and space to think about the big questions of life and to explore the life of the man at the heart of the Christian faith. The Leader's Guide contains everything you need to lead a Christianity Explored course. With comprehensive training material and advise, any Christian can be equipped to introduce their friends and neighbors to the real Jesus in Mark's Gospel.

Christianity Explored

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Francis Chan

"In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world."

If God had it His way, what would our churches look like? In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world. As Chan says, "We've strayed so far from what God calls Church. We all know it. We know that what we're experiencing is radically different from the Church in Scripture. For decades, church leaders like myself have lost sight of the inherent mystery of the Church. We have trained people sitting in the pews to become addicted to lesser things. It's time for that to change." When Jesus returns, will He find us caring for His Bride--even more than for our own lives? Letters to the Church reminds us of how powerful, how glorious the Church once was ... and calls us to once again be the Church God intended us to be.

Letters to the Church

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Mark Dever

David Platt

"You may have read books on this topic before--but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text offers tried and true principles for assessing the health of your church from a biblical perspective."

A must-read for church leaders and members alike, this book outlines nine essential marks that distinguish a healthy, biblical church.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church

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Bill Crowder

Greg Dutcher

"This is a great book (and a needed one), and Greg's writing is crisp and fun." --Dr. Steve Brown, talk-show host, Key Life Network

But There's a Lot of Cool Stuff Out There, Lord

You Are the Treasure That I Seek

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Stanley D. Gale

"Sam Gale's book points us afresh to Christ as the one who answers our prayers in the midst of great suffering and challenge and in the everyday struggles we face."

Seeing Beyond Life's Storms

The Prayer of Jehoshaphat develops King Jehoshaphat's prayer in 2 Chronicles 20 to give us focus, stability, strength, courage and direction in times of great distress. In the overwhelming circumstances that enter our lives, it directs us to take hold of the hand of our God who leads us from the point of crisis to gather up His blessings for us deposited by the storm.

The Prayer of Jehoshaphat

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Sam Crabtree

"What we believe about God is evident in how we exhibit thankfulness for all He has done. In this book, Sam Crabtree encourages us to express glad-hearted thankfulness for God's unending provision in all circumstances."

Cultivating a Grateful Heart in All Circumstances

Pastor Sam Crabtree surveys the Bible's teaching on gratitude, demonstrating that every moment is an opportunity to observe, embrace, and appreciate with thankfulness the wondrous workings of God in ordinary life.

Practicing Thankfulness

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Mark DeVine

"Readers will not only be informed as to how expansive the concept of 'shalom' runs throughout Scripture but also encouraged and edified as they contemplate anew the Lord's goodness in their life."

Embracing All Three Dimensions of Creation and Redemption

Shalom Yesterday, Today, and Forever

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Graham A. Cole

"The cross--which has been scandalous from the start--touches the individual, the church, and the wider creation. The cross makes peace, and brings shalom."


How Atonement Brings Shalom

What does God intend for his broken creation? In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Graham A. Cole seeks to answer this question by setting the atoning work of the cross in the broad framework of God's grand plan to restore the created order, and places the story of Jesus, his cross and empty tomb within it. Since we have become paradoxically the glory and garbage of the universe, our great need is peace with God and not just with God, but also with one another. Atonement brings shalom by defeating the enemies of peace, overcoming both the barriers to reconciliation and to the restoration of creation through the sacrifice of Christ. The "peace dividend" that atonement brings ranges from the forgiveness of sins for the individual to adoption into the family of God.Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.

God the Peacemaker

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Chris Brauns

"If there's a time to be centered on God's Word, it's when your church is looking for a pastor. Written specifically for pastoral search committees and those who assist them, [this book] will steer you away from disunity and self-reliance and guide you toward the unity that comes from being centered on God's Word."

Biblical Principles and Practices to Guide Your Search

When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search

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Joseph A. Fitzmyer

This is the third edition of the Introductory Bibliography of Scripture. It "builds on the two preceding editions. Entries have been added on lexical, grammars, and concordances for the Northwest Semitic languages."

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

An Introduction Bibliography for the Study of Scripture

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Bristol Works, Inc.

"From Adam and Abraham to King David and King Solomon, this book gives you a fantastic overview of key people in Jesus' ancestry."

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

From Adam and Abraham to King David and King Solomon, this book gives you a fantastic overview of the key people in the ancestry of Jesus with charts, diagrams, and summaries. Glancing at the dozens of names listed in the genealogy of Christ can be overwhelming. You may wonder: Where do I begin? What do I really need to know? Dive into the compelling lives of the people in Jesus' family tree, including Noah, Jacob, Ruth, Solomon, Joseph and Mary, and more. This compact book is packed with simple summaries and charts that make it easy to discover who's who in the genealogy of Jesus and what their stories tell us about God's plan to redeem humanity. Key Features of the Essential Guide to the Genealogy of JesusWell-Researched: Using expert-researched knowledge, deepen your understanding of how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's ancestry--he was from the family line of David, from the seed of Abraham, from the root of Jesse, and more. See how God fulfilled his promises through the generations despite the weaknesses of each individual.Easy to Carry: The compact size of this handbook allows it to be fit into most bags, purses, and cases. Easily reach for it during your study when looking for a reference.Fascinating Facts: Find fascinating insights into the women in Jesus' genealogy and why they are important.Essential Guides are compact-size biblical resources easy to take with you wherever you go! Perfect for: Individual studySmall groupsYoung adult and youth groupsChurch librariesHomeschoolAnd more! Also available in a larger format as Jesus' Family Tree: Seeing God's Faithfulness through the Genealogy of Christ (ISBN 9781628620085). That larger format includes: three-page fold-out showing Jesus' entire genealogy at a glance; index for easy reference; fully reproducible (up to 300 copies per page) for classroom use.

Essential Guide to the Genealogy of Jesus

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Stephen A. Macchia

Haddon Robinson

Gordon MacDonald

"Healthy [church] growth is a process that requires risk-taking, life-style changes, and ongoing evaluation. This book is a practical, hands-on manual to launch you and your church into a process of positive change."

Ten Traits of a Vital Ministry

"A wonderful tool that I recommend to every church that is serious about being purpose-driven." -Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Church

Now available in trade paper, Becoming a Healthy Church illustrates the ten most important characteristics of church health. Based on extensive surveys, this helpful volume is designed to encourage the creation of a healthy climate for your church and its ministry.

Becoming a Healthy Church

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"Throughout the centuries there have been many opponents of Christian theology, both religious and irreligious. They vary widely in the details of their beliefs, but they all seem to hold one common idea: intellect and religion are antithetical. This book is addressed to these opponents of Christian theology."

In Defense of Theology

Richard C. Meyer

"If you are looking to turn your church or company into a community of caring people, I know of no better place to get started than this book."--Lyman Coleman, founder and president, Serendipity House , Littleton, CO

Building Spiritual Community in Small Groups

Ten sessions, based on such themes as "accept one another," "serve one another," "teach one another," and "honor one another." Includes a special introductory chapter on "The Power of Community," outlining the core biblical basis for small groups.

One Anothering, Volume 2

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This book "deals head-on with the issues of confrontation, accountability, contractual agreements, and caring, not curing"

Biblical Building Blocks for Small Groups

One Anothering, Volume 1

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"This is the most useful survey of New Testament commentaries currently available ." --John F. Brug, Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly 

New Testament Commentary Survey

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Charles W. Colson

Nancy Pearcey

"How can Christians influence their culture? How now shall we live? What does a Christian worldview suggest about the practical issues of our culture--matters of education, justice, work and career, entertainment, politics, music, movies, the arts?"

Each of these three books (Developing a Christian Worldview of Science and Evolution, Developing a Christian Worldview of the Problem of Evil,and Developing a Christian Worldview of the Christian in Today's Culture) is drawn from Colson's highly successful How Now Shall We Live?Shorter in length and accessible to readers, the Developing a Christian Worldview series is ideal for small-group study and classroom use. Each chapter begins with pre-reading questions, and each study session is made up of newly written discussion questions, role-playing activities, and challenges to implement key insights. All are designed to help readers grasp Colson's arguments and learn how to use the points effectively with non-Christians.

The Christian in Today's Culture

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Barbara R. Duguid

Wayne Duguid Houk

Iain M. Duguid

"Confessing our sins might seem like a gloomy business--God already knows about them, so what's the point of dwelling on failure? But confessing is more celebratory than we think. It does not simply remind us of our guilt, but points us to our great Savior, who has atoned for us and lovingly pursues us despite our wandering."

Prayers of Confession and Celebration

Inspired by The Valley of Vision, these short prayers are designed for private or church use. Trinitarian and Christ-focused, they provide gospel comfort on many specific topics.

Prone to Wander

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" This book represents a historical reproduction of a work originally published before 1923 that is part of a unique project which provides opportunities for readers to, educators, and researchers by bringing hard-to-find original publications back into print at reasonable prices."

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Synopsis of the Books of the Bible, Vol. 2

This book is "an eclectic selection of places to visit with the fine art of picnicking. From hunting spring wildflowers to wine tasting..."

Cruising Connecticut with a Pucnic Basket

Robert J. Morgan

Just as the Israelites found themselves caught between the devil and the deep Red Sea, so are we sometimes overwhelmed by life's problems."

The Same God Who Led You in Will Lead You Out

Using as a basis the story of the Israelities trapped by the Red Sea in Exodus 14, the author offers ten powerful strategies for surviving and thriving in difficult situations.

The Red Sea Rules

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Denise Kiernan

Joseph D'Agnese

An introduction to 56 statesmen who signed the Declaration of Independence and to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names on the U. S. Constitution.

The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the United States Constitution

Unfold Book Jacket for a Full-Color Reproduction of the U.S. Constitution

With their book Signing Their Lives Away, Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese introduced readers to the 56 statesmen (and occasional scoundrels!) who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now they've turned their attention to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names to the U.S. Constitution.

Signing Their Rights Away chronicles a moment in American history when our elected officials knew how to compromise--and put aside personal gain for the greater good of the nation. These men were just as quirky and flawed as the elected officials we have today: Hugh Williamson believed in aliens, Robert Morris went to prison, Jonathan Dayton stole $18,000 from Congress, and Thomas Mifflin was ruined by alcohol. Yet somehow these imperfect men managed to craft the world's most perfect Constitution. With 39 mini-biographies and a reversible dust jacket that unfolds into a poster of the original document, Signing Their Rights Away offers an entertaining and enlightening narrative for history buffs of all ages.

Signing Their Rights Away

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Ray S. Anderson

"How do we make sense of death--in theology, in philosophy, in experience? How do religions other than Christianity deal with death and with dying?"

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