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It promises beauty but steals life instead. Will the ghosts of Barlowe Theater entomb them all?Barlowe Theater stole the life of Greta Mercy's eldest brother during its construction. Now in 1915, the completed theater appears every bit as deadly. When Greta's younger brother goes missing after breaking into the building, Greta engages the assistance of a local police officer to help her unveil the already ghostly secrets of the theater. But when help comes from an unlikely source, Greta decides that to save her family she must uncover the evil that haunts the theater and put its threat to rest.Decades later, Kit Boyd's best friend vanishes during a ghost walk at the Barlowe Theater, and old stories of mysterious disappearances and ghoulish happenings are revived. Then television ghost-hunting host and skeptic Evan Fisher joins Kit in the quest to identify the truth behind the theater's history. Kit reluctantly agrees to work with him in hopes of finding her missing friend. As the theater's curse unravels Kit's life, she is determined to put an end to the evil that has marked the theater and their hometown for the last century.Jaime Jo Wright's Books Will Mesmerize You With . . ."Intoxicating menace, eerie elegance, and satisfying suspense."--Booklist starred review"A twisting, fast-moving plot loaded with secrets."--Publishers Weekly"A delightfully creepy tale where nothing is quite as it seems."--Library Journal

You can pray big things and small thingsand all the in-between things The hard thingsThe happy thingsYour hopes, wishes, and dreams Though sometimes you pray loud, and sometimes you pray soft, No matter how loud, you can know your prayer goes off-- Up past the cloudsPast the sunPast the starsTo the God who knows exactly who you are "Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;let them proclaim your power." Psalm 145:4

Prayers to thank God for all of life's blessingsIt's easy to get into a rut where most of our prayers amount to asking God to do things. After all, there are so many needs in the world and in our own lives. But some of the most satisfying and life-giving prayers are those that focus our hearts and minds on what we have already been given.100 Days of Prayer for a Grateful Heart is a collection of go-to prayers for when you want to be able to see the blessings God sends into your life. Helping you to look outward and upward rather than just inward, these prayers will show you how to express your gratitude to the giver of all good gifts--even when it's hard to see the upside of a situation.If you need encouragement and inspiration each day, look no further!

2024 Selah Award Winner and Carol Award FinalistFor the first time in his life, Pete has everything to lose.After years of drifting, fifty-year-old Pete Ryman has settled down with his potbellied pig, Pearl, in the small Montana town of Sleeping Grass--a place he never expected to see again. It's not the life he dreamed of, but there aren't many prospects for a high-school dropout like him.Elderly widow Wilma Jacobsen carries a burden of guilt over her part in events that led to Pete leaving Sleeping Grass decades ago. Now that he's back, she's been praying for the chance to make things right, but she never expected God's answer to leave her flat on her face--literally--and up to her ears in meddling.When the younger sister Pete was separated from as a child shows up in Sleeping Grass with her eleven-year-old son, Pete is forced to face a past he buried long ago, and Wilma discovers her long-awaited chance at redemption may come at a higher cost than she's willing to pay."Katie Powner brings both humor and heft to the page as she celebrates simple pleasures and not-so-simple love."--JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials

We often think about heaven as a distant place we go after we die.What did Jesus and his first followers know about heaven that we get wrong?Heaven is often depicted as a celestial home for the dearly departed. But what if it's a real kingdom available to us right now? Through his exploration of the importance of the kingdom of heaven in Jesus's ministry, message, and parables, Skye Jethani helps us recapture what it means for God's kingdom to be present on earth."If your experience of Christianity has been impoverished or even, at times, miserable, this book will offer aid and a luminous, sturdy hope."--Tish Harrison Warren, Anglican priest; author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night"Skye has written a Christ-exalting, clear, and compelling vision of the new heavens and new earth. An important book."--Derwin L. Gray, cofounder, Transformation Church; author of God, Do You Hear Me?

If You've Experienced Religious Trauma, You're Not AloneReligious trauma is something that happens far more often than most people realize.In When Religion Hurts You, Dr. Laura Anderson draws on clinical research, stories from clients, and her own experience to show how individuals can embark on a journey of healing after leaving a high-demand, high-control religious system. She offers markers of healing for those coming out of painful religious experiences and hope for finding wholeness after religious trauma."A must-have for anyone in the muddy aftermath of their exit from high-control or extreme religious groups."--Sarah Edmondson, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life"The most comprehensive, reflective, and helpful book about recovering from religious trauma and church abuse that I've ever read."--Matthew Paul Turner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Is God Like?"A must-read for those who want to deconstruct the complexity of religious trauma through a lens that is not only scientific but also compassionate."--Yolanda Renteria, licensed professional counselor"Both compassionate and wise, When Religion Hurts You is the informative guide needed when making sense of and healing from the disorienting and painful experience of religious trauma."--Hillary L. McBride, PhD, psychologist, author, speaker, and podcaster"A welcome home for those struggling to leave the emotional terrain of adverse religious experiences and abuse."--Dr. Jennifer Mullan, founder of Decolonizing Therapy, LLC"A valuable resource that will help people not only to understand what religious trauma is but also to find a holistic path of healing beyond it."--David Hayward, a.k.a. NakedPastor"A valuable addition to the robust literature on helping people recover from trauma due to either being born into a religious group that isn't healthy or being deceptively recruited into a religious cult."--Steven Hassan, PhD, MEd, LMHC, NCC, founder and director, Freedom of Mind Resource Center Inc."A refreshing and hopeful voice during what feels for many of us like a time of great despair."--Bradley Onishi, PhD, scholar, and co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast

An Invitation to Discover the Transformative Power of RitualsLife has its ups and downs, and it can feel like we're always in the middle of a transition. Whether it's a painful end, an uncertain middle, or a joyful beginning, Amy Davis Abdallah has found something that helps: rituals. In Meaning in the Moment, she shows why we need rituals to survive and even thrive through various seasons of life. She also provides practical guidance for creating our own meaningful rituals."Davis Abdallah gives us a feast of ritual thinking and actual rituals to ponder and practice. This is not just a book about rituals; it helps us navigate our ritualed world with a trustworthy guide."--Dru Johnson, author of Human Rites and Knowledge by Ritual"If life's transitions find you confused, discouraged, and stuck, this is your book!"--Mimi Haddad, president, Christians for Biblical Equality International"Davis Abdallah gives us the permission we never knew we needed to create rituals for the mundane and the extraordinary moments in our lives."--Julie Tai, director of chapel and community worship, Fuller Theological Seminary; cofounder, Kinship Commons"Davis Abdallah offers meaningful tools for creating rituals that help us process loss, move through life's challenges with grace, and celebrate the good."--Wanda Velez, vice president for student development and dean of students, Alliance University"Davis Abdallah helps the reader frame and form rituals that are deeply personal and highly liturgical."--Charles O. Galbreath, senior pastor, Alliance Tabernacle, Brooklyn; associate dean, Alliance Theological Seminary"Davis Abdallah has given Christians a beautiful gift in inviting us into the transformative power of rituals in all of life. Anyone will benefit from this book."--Constance M. Cherry, professor emeritus of worship and pastoral ministries, Indiana Wesleyan University; professor, Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies

"An invitation into a deep, expansive, and healing way of encountering Scripture"In this 40-day devotional, Cuban American writer Kat Armas shows us that reading the Bible with fresh eyes allows us to experience God in new and liberating ways.Highlighting biblical passages that point toward decolonized themes centered on creation, wisdom, spirit, the body, and the feminine, Armas helps us see how Scripture directs us to live a liberated faith--a faith where we belong to God, the earth, and one another."Armas is a theological leader in fierce truth-telling and compelling story-sharing, and we should join her on this journey to reimagine what belonging could be."--Kaitlin Curtice, award-winning author of Native and Living Resistance"What a delicious book. We are invited to taste and see biblical narratives with a new palate that decenters and decolonizes and disrupts limited ways of knowing."--Rev. Dr. Jacqui J. Lewis, senior minister, Middle Church; author of Fierce Love"Armas is the theologian we need, and Sacred Belonging is the devotional we've been waiting for. I am stunned silent by this beautiful, relevant work."--Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing"Armas has given us a devotional worth reading. She offers new perspectives rather than settling for conventional ones."--Peter Enns, author of Curveball; host of The Bible for Normal People podcast"A devotional for all of us who feel cringey about devotionals. I felt so held and respected by these words."--K.J. Ramsey, trauma therapist; author of The Book of Common Courage and The Lord Is My Courage"An invitation into a deep, expansive, and healing way of encountering Scripture."--Arielle Estoria, poet, author, and actor

A Fresh, Holistic Approach to Understanding GenderBreaking current deadlocks within gender theory and theology, this book articulates an answer to the question "What is gender?" by drawing on a theology of human love."A breath of fresh air that has the marks of a rush of the Spirit, do Vale's work clears the confusion, fear, and acrimony that has clouded around the concept of gender. Gender as Love provides erudite guidance through the theory and, even more, rich exegetical and theological resources for living justly in response to God's undeserved gifts, including the gift of gender. The joining of confidence in Christ with an epistemic humility that results in godly patience makes this author and this work a timely gift and a necessary read."--Amy Peeler, Wheaton College"Everyone knows what topics to avoid at the dinner table: religion, politics, and--wait for it--gender (the new taboo topic now that sex is 'safe'). Gender as Love is not dinner conversation; it does not shirk the difficult questions but confronts them head on, with clear-sighted reasoning and openhearted compassion. Here is biblically grounded wisdom for male and female Christian disciples intent on using their sexed bodies in ways that foster love of God and neighbor. Here is the best kind of theology: direction the church desperately needs for such a time as this."--Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"Answering John Webster's call to engage in 'theological theology, ' do Vale adroitly clarifies how, precisely, we ought to conceive of gender from within the divine economy. Do Vale proposes that gender is a form of love directed toward various social goods in a manner that shapes the self. The result is, in a word, remarkable. This book is everything theology should aspire to be: elegant in its argumentation, accessible in its prose, brilliant in its content, and unreservedly devoted to the God of the gospel. It will remind you of why you first started writing and reading theology in the first place."--Daniel Lee Hill, George W. Truett Theological Seminary

For many in the English-speaking world, Islam remains a mysterious religion. What is Islam in the first place? Does it mean "peace," or does it mean "submission"? Can it mean both? What is jihad? Sharia? Hadith? Who is Allah? What is a caliph, caliphate, or infidel? In this compact volume, Ayman S. Ibrahim provides explanations for more than one hundred important Islamic concepts and terms. Each term is described based on original Muslim sources, mainly found in Arabic, as well as ample scholarly studies."In this thoughtful work, Ibrahim opens windows into our Muslim neighbors' worldview by clearly explaining Islam's key concepts and vocabulary. An excellent resource for healthy dialogue."--George Bristow, senior research fellow, Institute for the Study of Religion in the Middle East (ISRME)"An invaluable resource. For those working or serving among Muslims, this book will be the go-to reference to better understand Islamic concepts or words."--Carol B. Ghattas, author and speaker with over thirty years in cross-cultural ministry among Muslims"Ibrahim has provided a work that will be kept close, not only by those who are initially seeking to understand Islam and its adherents but also by any who find themselves needing a clear definition or explanation of a term or concept related to Islam. An exceptional resource!"--George H. Martin, professor of Christian missions and world religions, editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Missions and Evangelism, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"A valuable book, incorporating up-to-date scholarship in an easy-to-read style. Ibrahim has provided a versatile volume that promises to be frequently consulted."--Duane Alexander Miller, professor of Old Testament, Protestant Faculty of Theology at Madrid (UEBE)"In his latest, aptly named book, Ibrahim brings welcome clarity to this influential world religion. The entire itinerary, from Islamic texts and history through jurisprudence to Islamic movements, will considerably enrich general readers."--Ant Greenham, coeditor of Muslim Conversions to Christ: A Critique of Insider Movements in Islamic Contexts"This book will be a welcome companion to all who desire to better understand the faith of their Muslim friends. I cannot recommend it strongly enough."--J. Keith McKinley, associate professor of Christian missions, director of the Bevin Center for Missions Mobilization, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

This introduction to Christian formation helps those in ministry think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of human development and through many aspects of church life.

"This timely work is sure to become a landmark in the field."This book offers a brief but comprehensive introduction to Christian worldview from a Pentecostal perspective, helping readers understand why Christianity is beautiful, true, and relevant to all aspects of life."Félix-Jäger and Shin have laid out the renewal worldview in simple, succinct, and sagacious terms. This book brilliantly treats the beauty, goodness, and truth in and of Pentecostal theology."--Nimi Wariboko, author of Transcripts of the Sacred in Nigeria: Beautiful, Monstrous, Ridiculous"A bold and refreshing approach. This timely work is sure to become a landmark in the field."--Lisa P. Stephenson, Lee University"Renewing Christian Worldview does just that: it reinvigorates the worldview discussion, albeit from a Pentecostal perspective."--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary"This book represents a 'coming of age' of renewal traditions in the authors' ability to offer a form of sophisticated, world-regarding catechesis. If read widely, this book could be part of a generational turning point."--Daniel Castelo, Duke Divinity School"A constructive account of renewal theology, engaging a deep bench of philosophical and theological scholars. Though some will find points of friction here, the holistic approach appears to be the view with which all Pentecostal/charismatic theologies will have to contend. An invigorating read!"--Dru Johnson, The King's College, New York City"Félix-Jäger and Shin have invited us to a renewed worldview through the integration of experience, emotion, and mind with beauty, goodness, and truth. A must-read for our time!"--Tammy Dunahoo, Portland Seminary of George Fox University"This book is jam-packed with wisdom and insight and is a must-read for anyone interested in worldview, apologetics, culture, and theology."--Paul M. Gould, Palm Beach Atlantic University"Félix-Jäger and Shin are two of the brightest emerging philosophical minds in the Pentecostal world. This is the book we have needed for some time."--L. William Oliverio Jr., Northwest University College of Ministry; co-editor-in-chief of Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies"An excellent textbook or supplemental reading for Christian worldview courses in need of Pentecostal/charismatic perspectives."--Sammy Alfaro, Grand Canyon University

"An immensely helpful guide to a life well-lived"This brief and accessible introduction shows that philosophy is valuable, practical, and significant for every aspect of Christian life and ministry."This is one of the best (if not the best) introductions to philosophy I have ever read. It is chock-full of new ideas and rich, life-giving help, all done in a conversational style."--J. P. Moreland, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author of A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles"A wonder-filled book on the nature and value of living philosophically. This is essential reading for any Christian wanting to walk in the ways of Jesus."--Paul M. Gould, Palm Beach Atlantic University"A winning and accessible guide. Inman helpfully describes the role that philosophy can play in structuring one's mind and feelings, correcting false perceptions of the world, and developing the character needed to resist disordered desires and mistaken views."--Caleb Cohoe, Metropolitan State University of Denver; lead faculty advisor, The Mellon Philosophy as a Way of Life Project"Exploring our deep hunger for awe and wonder, Inman shows that a Christian philosophical way of life enables the pursuit of beatitude and a life oriented to God and neighbor. An immensely helpful guide to a life well-lived."--Robert K. Garcia, Baylor University"Inman shows how philosophy, far from being something to be regarded with indifference or antipathy by Christians, should be seen as integrally important to the life of faith."--David McPherson, Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida

"A highly readable work on an essential subject"This accessible introduction surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective."As a thirty-seven-year veteran of the armed forces, I found Patterson's book to be a stimulating read that both reinforced and challenged my thinking about my experience in armed conflict and the Jesus follower's role in terms of vocation and calling. I heartily recommend it."--Admiral Vern Clark, Former Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy (retired)"The fifteen hundred years of Christian 'just war' reasoning comprise the most sophisticated tradition we have of thinking about the conditions of the morally justified use of force. Patterson, an authority both in theory and in practice, has provided a guide that is as comprehensive in scope as it is exemplary in clarity."--Nigel Biggar, University of Oxford (emeritus)"Patterson writes about an exceedingly difficult subject in a concise, clear, and comprehensive manner."--Pauletta Otis, US Marine Corps, Command and Staff"A marvelously clear book on just war. Patterson shows a profoundly deep grasp of the two-thousand-year-old Christian tradition by explaining when war is just and when believers may participate. This is no dry treatise; it is loaded with examples: from The Hunger Games to Harry Potter, from The Lord of the Rings to Narnia--not to mention Augustine, Tertullian, and Origen. A must-read for church leaders."--Captain David C. Iglesias, JAGC, US Navy (retired); Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics, Wheaton College"This volume fills the need for an accessible overview and introduction to the doctrine of just war from a biblical and historical perspective. A highly readable work on an essential subject."--Paul David Miller, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council; author of Just War and Ordered Liberty

How Christian Leaders Can Create a Positive Organizational CultureDrawing wisdom from the Bible, contemporary leadership theory, and the insights of over two hundred executive leaders, this book helps leaders invest in their own growth and explore what it takes to faithfully and effectively lead in the context of their team and organization."Irving is masterful at elaborating all the essentials necessary to cultivate leadership that creates environments where people can flourish. A vital guide for leaders at every level."--Tami Heim, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance"An excellent and needed book. I look forward to assigning this book in my own classes on leadership. Highly recommended."--Nathan A. Finn, executive director, Institute for Transformational Leadership, North Greenville University"A practical and theologically grounded guide to the kind of leadership our society so sorely needs."--Katherine Leary Alsdorf, founding director, Redeemer's Center for Faith & Work; former Silicon Valley CEO"Irving has done us all a great service. This resource has the potential to clear the fog of much that distracts us from the priority of healthy organizational leadership."--Matthew J. Hall, provost, Biola University"Whether you are training leaders or establishing a thriving organizational culture, this book is a must-have resource. I highly recommend it."--Jamaal E. Williams, lead pastor, Sojourn Church Midtown; president, Harbor Network; coauthor of In Church as It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture"This book is a gift to anyone ready to lead or live in a healthier organization. Its practical blend of Scripture, research, and firsthand reports from the front lines provides a recipe for leadership effectiveness and organizational success that should be on every leader's menu."--Dondi E. Costin, major general, US Air Force (retired)

"A particularly fresh, engaging, and accessible exploration"This book helps readers understand the range of options for integrating faith and psychology, allowing them to explore where various views fit on a continuum of approaches to integration and to understand the perspectives of other Christians in the field of psychology."Kudos to Paul Moes and Blake Riek for gifting students with a big-idea book--a lucid synopsis of the philosophical, psychological, and theological perspectives that frame our thinking about psychology and faith. Read this, and you will better understand your own worldview."--David G. Myers, Hope College, coauthor of Psychology; author of A Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists: Musings on Why God Is Good and Faith Isn't Evil"A particularly fresh, engaging, and accessible exploration of how to thoughtfully and humbly engage psychological research and practice. The writing is crisp, and the text is focused and brief without sacrificing nuance. Rather than being prescriptive or preachy, the authors address the strengths and weaknesses of multiple perspectives, encouraging readers to think for themselves and giving them the tools to do so. I would readily use this book to engage all my students, including those from other faith traditions or none."--Heather Looy, The King's University"This is a brief, succinct, and well-written introduction to the major models and worldviews for the integration of Christian faith and psychology. It covers philosophical foundations or worldviews related to natural science, human nature, contemporary psychology and religion, and models of integration in a helpful and clear way. Highly recommended!"--Siang-Yang Tan, Fuller Theological Seminary; author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective

In this popular classroom text, Henry Virkler and Karelynne Gerber Ayayo combine hermeneutical theory with practical steps for exegesis. This book gives readers not only an understanding of the principles of proper biblical interpretation but also the ability to apply those principles in sermon preparation, personal Bible study, or writing. The authors outline a seven-step hermeneutical process that includes (1) historical-cultural analysis, (2) written contextual analysis, (3) lexical-syntactical analysis, (4) literary analysis, (5) theological analysis, (6) comparison with other interpreters, and (7) application.The third edition has been updated throughout to account for new developments in the field and to incorporate feedback from professors and students. Exercises have also been updated and streamlined.Praise for Previous Editions"A useful introduction to the field. . . . The chosen format is well suited to classroom use."--Timothy S. Laniak, Bulletin for Biblical Research"[An] attractively presented textbook. . . . The book's structure and pedagogical goals are clear."--D. G. Firth, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament"[A] helpful and accessible volume. . . . Recommended as an introduction to biblical study for any nonspecialist."--Steve W. Lemke, Southwestern Journal of Theology"The unique contribution of Virkler and Ayayo is that they make that which is exceedingly complicated more accessible to the beginning student of hermeneutics. For this they should be commended. . . . Furthermore, Virkler and Ayayo include helpful learning aids that further clarify the content of each chapter."--Michael L. Bryant, Criswell Theological Review

"A rich yet accessible account of the practices, spirituality, and theology of charismatic Christianity"Helen Collins explores charismatic Christianity by focusing on seven key emphases that mark this modern renewal movement. "Collins introduces charismatic theology through biblical and doctrinal reflections on the foundational story of Pentecost and the central experiences and practices of spiritual gifts. In this way, Charismatic Christianity celebrates the theology and spirituality of charismatic and Pentecostal movements and joins them for a global theological conversation and testimony to the church living in the power of the Holy Spirit."--Wolfgang Vondey, University of Birmingham"Confessionally charismatic, as well as more broadly catholic, this book is a treasure trove of creative theological reflection and scriptural engagement. It is a gift to scholars seeking to find ways to express the dynamics of a Spirit-filled life."--Cheryl Bridges Johns, Global Pentecostal House of Study, United Theological Seminary"Collins has made a significant contribution to charismatic theology. Scholars, students, and regular church members will find much to inform their minds, warm their hearts, and shape their ecclesial practices. I commend this study and look forward to using it in my own class on the person and work of the Holy Spirit."--Rev. Mark J. Cartledge, FRSA, London School of Theology"In this valuable work, Collins provides a rich yet accessible account of the practices, spirituality, and theology of charismatic Christianity. Her explanation of the key emphases of charismatic Christianity as a substantive, mature form of Christian faith will be beneficial to charismatic Christians, to charismatic pastors and leaders, and to academic theologians."--Jon Stovell, Vineyard Churches of Canada"For those not typically called charismatic, this book offers an on-ramp for understanding, appreciation, and even joining. For charismatics, it models a mature spirituality that in turn inspires a fulsome ecclesiology. Lucid and compelling, Charismatic Christianity is a gift to the church."--Jon Coutts, Ambrose University

"Empowers chaplains to serve with excellence and compassion"This introduction covers the foundations of chaplaincy and surveys ten specific types of chaplaincy work, such as healthcare, military, first responder, and more."Arguably the premier book on chaplaincy ministry. This book should be on every pastor and religious leader's bookshelf, be required reading for those pursuing the chaplaincy ministry, and be used as a reference manual by even the most experienced chaplains."--Chaplain (Major General) Doug Carver, US Army Retired, 22nd Army Chief of Chaplains"I highly recommend this book by three powerhouse authors with close to a century of chaplaincy experience in the trenches."--Chaplain Major General Dondi E. Costin, US Air Force Retired, 18th Air Force Chief of Chaplains; president, Liberty University"An invaluable resource for theological educators, working chaplains, and anyone interested in ministry in a broken world."--John Swinton, professor in practical theology and pastoral care, University of Aberdeen"I am confident this work will become the standard introductory textbook for chaplaincy classes at evangelical seminaries and divinity schools."--Chaplain (Colonel) John D. Laing, Army National Guard and senior chaplain, Texas Military Department; adjunct professor, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University"With its wealth of knowledge and inspiration, this invaluable resource empowers chaplains to serve with excellence and compassion."--Chaplain Colonel Steve West, US Air Force Retired; director of chaplaincy, National Association of Evangelicals"This book, written by three superb, battle-tested chaplains, is an essential tool for those aspiring to excellence as a chaplain."--Major General Bob Dees, US Army Retired; president, National Center for Healthy Veterans"This textbook emphasizes the important role of chaplains in a crisis--standing for God's truth and being a witness and a light in times of need."--Franklin Graham, president and CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan's Purse

"[A] magisterial volume"Eckhard Schnabel comprehensively combines a historical description of the theology of the New Testament with a systematic reflection on its message and the convictions of Jesus and his early followers."Those who read many volumes devoted to New Testament theology soon learn that there are highly varied and competing theories about what goes into New Testament theology. Ladd does not align with Kümmel, who does not align with Marshall, who does not align with Bultmann, who does not align with Vos, and so forth. What Schnabel offers is a tight interweaving of New Testament history with the theology that is interwoven with that history--a stimulating and creative mix that reflects vast knowledge and plausible integration."--D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (emeritus)"Schnabel takes up the challenge of writing a theology of the New Testament and shows his comprehensive understanding of these writings in their historical settings. Particularly distinctive is Schnabel's lens of the New Testament as 'mission theology, ' a perspective already well-honed in his previous scholarship. New Testament Theology offers a thoroughgoing engagement with the New Testament documents from a seasoned scholar."--Jeannine K. Brown, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota"Provoking and fundamental, this book is like a house built on the rock of the author's earlier monumental work, Early Christian Mission. Schnabel's solid historical research and sound evangelical conviction offer readers a reliable and fruitful reading of the theology of the New Testament. Here history and theology embrace each other in God's revelatory acts through Jesus the Messiah and the New Testaments writers' proclamations in their diverse missional and pastoral contexts. Readers will also find themselves engaging in the task of witnessing to the gospel in their diverse contexts. A perfect textbook."--Young S. Chae, Baekseok Seminary and Graduate School, Seoul, South Korea"Despite the array of works on New Testament theology today, Schnabel adds a distinctive voice with distinctive insights. Unrivaled in its deep historical perspective, this book also explores a range of issues arising inductively from the text that are often neglected in other New Testament theologies."--Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary

This book opens up the reality of God's glory, offering readers a dynamic foundation for glorifying God in the twenty-first century."Ash and David's book is of immense depth and pellucid clarity and is strong encouragement for the daily life of churches and of their members. It turns all into doxology: creation, reading the Bible, saying the creed, and celebrating glory together. It is a joy-filled, smiling, delightful counterweight to cynical individualism and triumphalist and selfish isolation. In God's glory, the authors remind us, we are 'fully alive'--in new relationship with the Lord, drawn together in community, and able to live out our calling in our lives."--Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury"This is the kind of book that makes one want to be a theologian--in all the varied ways we might realize that vocation to love God with our minds--because it is clearly such a joy-filled thing to do. Cocksworth and Ford eschew triumphalism but not exuberance as they invite fresh, courageous encounters with the endless surprise of God's glory in the face of every temptation to despair."--Ellen F. Davis, Duke Divinity School"Cocksworth and Ford have succeeded in writing the definitive modern book on God's glory by treating it as so much more than a mere theological topic. As they so persuasively show, a true theology of glory is one that stirs the reader in heart, mind, and spirit and overflows into contemplation and praise."--Simeon Zahl, University of Cambridge"This book achieves much more than a contemporary theology of glory, although it does this with profound care and with sensitivity. Cocksworth and Ford invite readers to consider God's glory in unexpected ways and in everyday encounters, such as the human smile. This book provides much-needed encouragement for the church."--Gabrielle Thomas, Emory University

The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman.The description of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 is a beloved biblical text with an unshakable place in the theology and self-understanding of the church. Since New Testament times, this text has fed the church's thinking about the person and work of Jesus Christ.This volume offers a lively exposition of Isaiah 53 that is at once true to its Old Testament context, conversant with the history of interpretation, and deeply Christian. Drawing on his extensive scholarly work on the book of Isaiah, Gordon McConville explores the theological and spiritual issues that arise from the poetry's words and phrases, illuminates the text's contribution to our understanding of who Jesus is, and shows how this classic text can speak to the life of the church today.Praise for McConville's Isaiah in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Series"Having plowed my way through many Isaiah commentaries, both critical and devotional, I am struck by the rare balance that McConville manages to maintain, addressing the complex literature of Isaiah with clarity and pastoral sensitivity. This is now my recommended commentary for seminary students."--J. Richard Middleton, Northeastern Seminary, Roberts Wesleyan College"McConville is a wise guide through the myriad options that confront the reader when engaging the monumental prophecy of Isaiah. He has achieved that rarity of a commentary that is at once learned and highly readable."--Katharine J. Dell, University of Cambridge"A book as complex and rich as Isaiah requires an informed, seasoned commentator. Gordon McConville is that. In this volume, he offers a close reading of the biblical text, judicious discussions of technical details and debated issues, and sensible theological reflections. This is Old Testament scholarship at its most useful. It will be a mainstay among Isaiah commentaries for a long time."--M. Daniel Carroll R., Wheaton College and Graduate School

"A companion volume to the immensely successful Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament""An invaluable reference tool""Written and edited by leading scholars in this subject, the Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament will prove an invaluable reference tool that focuses on one of the most important topics in biblical interpretation. While many areas of background shed needed light on the New Testament, few if any are as critical as the Scriptures that informed the thinking and theology of the New Testament writers and their audiences. With essays addressing essential topics, this work complements the valuable Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament."--Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary"The editors are to be congratulated for assembling a stellar team of contributors, who present us with the results of decades of communal scholarly reflection on how the New Testament uses the Old. Far from merely summarizing existing knowledge, these articles advance our understanding of this subject, which is central for understanding Christian Scripture."--Peter Williams, Tyndale House"This impressive collection of articles represents years of research, writing, organizing, and editing. Pastors, professors, and careful students of the Bible will benefit from this outstanding reference work. A remarkable achievement."--Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina; Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte"The Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament can best be described as a companion volume to the immensely successful Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, riding the big wave of studies on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. The articles of the dictionary, which move from Abraham to Zephaniah and condense relevant English-language scholarship, survey all the biblical books and discuss biblical-theological topics (e.g., church, covenant, creation, ethics, gospel, Holy Spirit, justification, promise, shame, sin, wrath), Jewish exegetical traditions (e.g., Apocrypha, Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint), and inner-biblical exegesis (e.g., allegory, method, orality, rhetoric, typology, systematic theology, biblical theology). The dictionary is an indispensable resource for all who interpret, teach, and preach both Old Testament and New Testament texts. The editors and Baker Academic are to be congratulated on producing this magnificent volume."--Eckhard J. Schnabel, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary"A concise, comprehensive, well-produced, and user-friendly guide to the way the New Testament uses the Old is exactly what pastors and scholars need--and here it is. The scholarship is up-to-date, the presentation is comprehensible to nonspecialists, and the overall structure makes it easy to trace particular themes and apply them in a variety of church and seminary contexts. An essential resource and an ideal gift to any student of the Bible."--Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School

"This book is for all youth ministry leaders regardless of the size or context of their ministry. It's not a one-size-fits-all approach; it's an approach that values and esteems every young person entrusted to you by God. This book is hope-filled and provides a way forward for discipling young people in these rapidly changing times."--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women"Rooted in research and data, Faith Beyond Youth Group reimagines what youth ministry can look like if our goal isn't behavior management but rather character formation. There is wisdom here for every church that cares about the next generation."--Skye Jethani, author of What If Jesus Was Serious? and cohost of The Holy Post podcast"I want teenagers to experience vitality and a glorious partnership with Jesus in his redemptive work in the world. Faith Beyond Youth Group provides rails to run on with research, theological insight, and plenty of practical ideas, bringing to life what some might wrongly think of as a rusty relic of the past."--Mark Oestreicher, founder and partner, The Youth Cartel"A game-changing resource for anyone in youth ministry. If you're a youth worker who wants to significantly impact young people's spiritual development, this book is a must-have resource."--Christina Lamas, executive director, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry"This book had me at the title. It's what we all want, hope, and pray for--faith that matters long after our games, teaching, camps, and programs are over. Even better, the book delivers a clear and hopeful compass to reorient youth ministry toward what matters most."--Doug Fields, youth pastor and president of DownloadYouthMinistry.com

"Until the Streetlights Come On takes us back to the cul-de-sacs and customs of our youth when play was more than just a pastime, it was a rite of passage. Rousing and replete with research, this book is a primer for preserving play and giving childhood back to its rightful owners--our kids."--Ainsley Arment, founder of Wild + Free***The average American now spends just four to seven minutes outside each day, while we spend four to seven hours using devices with screens. Our physical, mental, emotional, and relational health has suffered--and so has that of our children. But there is a solution: get outside! A homeschooling mother of five and the founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich explains how we got to this point--and how to get back to a healthier, more engaging relationship with the world outside. With a mom's heart and an educator's eye, Ginny shows you- the importance of unstructured play for children- what boredom actually contributes to our brains- the value of sunlight and social play- the role of play in lifelong learning- how to make time outside more attractive than screen time to your child- and much moreIf you want your kids to grow up curious, resilient, and with a sense of adventure and community, it's essential to make outside play a priority. This book shows you why and how.

Trade your weary for wonder this Christmas seasonWhen you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy.If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.

The best time to start praying for your marriage is before you say "I do."Prayer is key to a great marriage. And if you're in a relationship that's leading to marriage, it's a crucial time to begin praying together about your shared life to come.In this guide you'll find one hundred relevant and authentic devotions with biblical principles and prayers for twelve specific areas of your relationship, including- the purpose of marriage- communication and conflict- spiritual, emotional, and sexual intimacy- understanding your roles and your differences- friendship and romance- money- parenting- and moreIf you're ready to strengthen your relationship, draw closer to the Lord together, and pray Christlike attributes into your life, The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide will help you start a lifelong habit of prayer to sustain a love that lasts.

"The early followers of Christ not only heard His teachings, they saw His heart. It radically changed their view of the world. If you would like to see your world the way Jesus sees it, this book is for you. Seeing as Jesus Sees will greatly impact your own thoughts and behavior."--Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The 5 Love Languages"Refreshing and utterly eye-opening. This book will encourage and inspire you to begin asking in every situation, with every individual you meet, 'How does Jesus see this?' The answer to that question could be life-changing!"--Sam Storms, PhD, bestselling author, speaker, and president of Enjoying God Ministries"If you long for a clearer spiritual vision, read this book. If we dare to view God, ourselves, and others with eyes of faith, hope, and love, a revival might just break out. I love this book."--Susie Larson, bestselling author, national speaker, and talk radio host"Alan Wright is a superb teacher and a great lover of Jesus. Seeing as Jesus Sees offers insights into the beauty of Jesus and will help readers move into a deeper friendship with Him."--Jack Deere, PhD, bestselling author of Surprised by the Power of the Spirit"A deeply encouraging message! Thank you, Pastor Alan, for helping us remove the veil and see through the eyes of the Savior."--Stu Epperson Jr., author of First Words of Jesus; president and host of the Truth Network"In an era in which the vision of so many of us has been clouded by a constant stream of tragedy flowing from the devices in our hands and distorted by social media echo chambers, Alan Wright invites us to learn how to see ourselves, others, and the world as Jesus does. Oh, how desperately we need this book right now."--David Holland, bestselling author of Praying Grace