It might be a spouse or a baby. It might be healing or a home. Regardless of what we're waiting for, it's easy to feel discontent when things aren't going as planned and our dreams are delayed--especially when questions of "Why?" and "How long?" remain unanswered.
God uses seasons of waiting to teach us patience and make us more like himself. But sanctification is not the only purpose God has in mind. When we wait faithfully with unmet longings, we become a powerful picture of the bride of Christ waiting for the day when he returns and God's...
We're all waiting for something.
It might be a spouse or a baby. It might be healing or a home. Regardless of what we're waiting for, it's e...
"I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up." - Isaiah 6:1
Scripture records a number of instances in which God visibly revealed himself to his people, offering a glimpse of his stunning beauty and overwhelming glory. These awe-inspiring manifestations of God's presence--known as "theophanies"--give us wonderful insights into his character, will, and salvation.
In this collection of biblical expositions, eight prominent Bible teachers explore key passages in which God displayed himself in a spectacular revelation.
From the giving of the...
"I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up." - Isaiah 6:1
Scripture records a number of instances in which G...
"But who do you say that I am?" --Jesus (Luke 9:20)
In this collection of biblical expositions, eight prominent Bible teachers look to the Gospel of Luke and its unique portrait of our Savior, exploring everything from the nature of Jesus's divine sonship to his rejection by the religious and political rulers of his day. Chapters include:
John Piper - Jesus the Son of God, the Son of Mary (Luke 1-2)
Colin Smith - Jesus Despised (Luke 4:14-30)
Crawford Loritts - Jesus's Transforming Power on Behalf of the...
"But who do you say that I am?" --Jesus (Luke 9:20)
In this collection of biblical expositions, eight prominent Bible te...
"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20
In this collection of biblical expositions, seven prominent Bible teachers lay the biblical foundation for missions based on the apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians, addressing a number of oft-debated topics along the way. Chapters include:
D. A. Carson - The Biblical Basis of Missions (2 Corinthians 4:1-12)
David Platt - Why the Great Commission is Great (2 Corinthians...
"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." 2 Co...
A Practical Guide to Bible-Centered Ministry Among Women
The Bible is clear that women as well as men are created in God's image and intended to serve him with their lives. But what does this look like for women in the church?
Helping church leaders think through what a Bible-centered women's ministry looks like, this collection of essays by respected Bible teachers and authors such as Gloria Furman, Nancy Guthrie, and Susan Hunt addresses a variety of topics relevant to women. Whether exploring the importance of intergenerational relationships, the Bible's...
A Practical Guide to Bible-Centered Ministry Among Women
The Bible is clear that women as well as men are created in God's ...
Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens. Featuring contributions from a host of experienced youth workers from a wide variety of churches, this how-to manual offers guidance related to every facet of youth ministry, from planning short-term mission trips to working with parents. Theologically rooted yet eminently practical, this handbook will equip youth leaders to effectively shepherd the young...
Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth w...
Do Christians overemphasize the hope of the future to the neglect of needs in the present?
Are discussions about the end times unimportant so long as we all "get to heaven" in the end?
In Coming Home, a team of eight leading Bible teachers offers us a vision of the new heaven and new earth that doesn't just impact our view of the future--it also has the potential to change how we live today. These eight essays will stir up within us a longing for our future home as we eagerly await Jesus's glorious return.
Do Christians overemphasize the hope of the future to the neglect of needs in the present?
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have used catechisms--collections of questions and answers designed for memorization and recitation--to teach others the core doctrines of the faith. The New City Catechism is a modernday resource aimed at reintroducing this ancient method of teaching to Christians today.
This short book lays out 52 questions and answers related to God, human nature, sin, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and more. Whether used devotionally, recited orally, or memorized over the course of a year, families, churches, small groups, and Christian schools...
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have used catechisms--collections of questions and answers designed for memorization and recitatio...
Folding laundry. Weeding the garden. Cooking dinner. Changing diapers. Work in the home can seem so ordinary. Does any of it matter? Is there meaning in our most mundane moments at home?
When the work of the home fills our days, it is easy to get disillusioned and miss God's grand purpose for our work. As image bearers of the Creator who made us to work, we contribute to society, bringing order out of chaos and loving God through loving others--meaning there's glory in every moment. In this encouraging book, Courtney Reissig combats the common misconceptions about the value...
Folding laundry. Weeding the garden. Cooking dinner. Changing diapers. Work in the home can seem so ordinary. Does any of it matter? Is th...
