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Does the apostle Paul sponsor political conservatism? A growing number of scholars dispute this perception, arguing that Paul's political imagery and in particular the confession that "Jesus Christ is Lord" directly challenge the proud Roman emperor.This book critically engages these proposals, seeking to point out with greater precision the function of political imagery within the Pauline narrative. Dorothea H. Bertschmann starts by conversing with the works of John Howard Yoder and Oliver O'Donovan, two modern political ethicists and theologians. She argues that both thinkers in all...

In a world where medical advances seem to promise a cure for everything, it's tempting to believe that we...

This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The...

In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year, offers readers a way in which the Bible can speak to them in light of their lives today.

John Martens is known for his contributions to "The Word," a popular column in America magazine. The Word on the Street, Year A is the first book in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays throughout the...

Using personal and biblical stories and verses, Meditations for Financial Freedom (Vol. 1) is the first installment of a twelve-part series aimed at helping people who are attempting to attain and maintain financial freedom.

This book offers daily meditations that inform and inspire - make you laugh and make you cry - with reflections that walk through the books of The Bible and highlight concepts that address financial issues including saving, investing, retirement, employment, entrepreneurship and a myriad of subjects relevant to personal finance.

The Treasure of the Word: Commentary on Biblical Readings for Sundays, Feast Days, and Solemnities, Cycle C walks the reader through the lectionary's year of readings, beginning with Advent, the first season of the liturgical year. In his reflections on the passages appointed for each Sunday, feast day, and solemnity, Rev. Fr Isidore Okwudili Igwegbe highlights the major themes of the selections. Growing out of his own prayerful study of the readings, he crafts commentaries that enable Christians, whether they are priests, religious, or laity, to encounter prayerfully the Scriptures and...

Using personal and Biblical stories and verses, Meditations for Financial Freedom (Vol. 2) is the second installment of a twelve-part series aimed at helping people who are attempting to attain and maintain financial freedom.

This book offers daily meditations that inform and inspire - make you laugh and make you cry - with reflections that walk through the books of The Bible and highlight concepts that address financial issues including saving, investing, retirement, employment, entrepreneurship and a myriad of subjects relevant to personal finance.

Each day's meditation...

“Come and Have Breakfast” springs from the fascinating story of Jesus and the disciples sharing the seaside breakfast in John 21 and the stories shared around the breakfast table in our ministry today.

Written as if you’re sitting across the table with a cup of tea in your hand, you will walk away satisfied with God’s faithfulness.

Andrea Summers, Women’s Ministry Leader/Speaker

Jeanette’s gift for poignant, humorous, and practical storytelling has just the right ingredients for brightening your day and warming your...

“Come and Have Breakfast” springs from the fascinating story of Jesus and the disciples sharing the seaside breakfast in John 21 and the stories shared around the breakfast table in our ministry today.

Written as if you’re sitting across the table with a cup of tea in your hand, you will walk away satisfied with God’s faithfulness.

Andrea Summers, Women’s Ministry Leader/Speaker

Jeanette’s gift for poignant, humorous, and practical storytelling has just the right ingredients for brightening your day and warming your...

When I Rise is a weekly devotional designed to help you know the Heavenly Father better through a combination of short everyday life stories and scriptures. Understand your place as God's beloved child and live the life he has designed for you.

When I Rise is a weekly devotional designed to help you know the Heavenly Father better through a combination of short everyday life stories and scriptures. Understand your place as God's beloved child and live the life he has designed for you.

The Treasure of the Word: Commentary on Biblical Readings for Sundays, Feast Days, and Solemnities, Cycle A presents concise and incisive reflections on the treasures one may excavate from the rich veins embedded in the lectionary's readings from the Word of God. Rev. Fr Isidore Okwudili Igwegbe, drawing upon his own prayerful reflection, his encounters with the readings in the company of parishioners, and his extensive ministerial experience, offers these writings to encourage individuals' prayerful encounters with the Scriptures.

Following the tradition and practices of the...

Discover the joy of the Lord in fresh ways through the beautiful new 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully. Full of simple, accessible devotions for every day of the year, this book will help you find deep, unshakable, biblical joy and will inspire you to live your most joyful life.

In the midst of busy schedules and endless to-do lists, joy seems like a luxury few can afford, let alone a foundational part of an identity rooted in Christ. God promises His children a life of joy, and yet it remains so easy to lose sight of the gifts He offers every day. Take a...

Interwoven within A Seed that Grew are countless insights and revelations for personal inspiration or corporate instruction. Mat Benthin digs deeply into the pillars of both Christian doctrine and practices by pondering their intention in a creative and unique way. Traverse themes of the Christian life like: love, faith, hope, revelation, and the kingdom of God. In contemplating these poetic seeds you are certain to see truth grow in your heart's soil.

Through Impartial, we are going to journey through the beginnings of the Christian Church as described through Acts 1–10. Impartial was written with the hope and prayer that God uses this journey through Acts to blow your faith wide open. Become men and women of such outrageous faith that you would ask huge things of God just to watch him work. Believe that he is a good, good Father who answers our prayers with complete faithfulness.

Impartial is a beautiful look at how God cherished the special time in Acts 1–10 with his covenant people, how he reveled in the salvation...

Through Impartial, we are going to journey through the beginnings of the Christian Church as described through Acts 1–10. Impartial was written with the hope and prayer that God uses this journey through Acts to blow your faith wide open. Become men and women of such outrageous faith that you would ask huge things of God just to watch him work. Believe that he is a good, good Father who answers our prayers with complete faithfulness.

Impartial is a beautiful look at how God cherished the special time in Acts 1–10 with his covenant people, how he reveled in the salvation...