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“There are many countries today where Christians endure persecution on a massive scale. Are we as children of God called to stand and be proactive? Are we not to be involved until we are backed into a corner? Then, are we to be always reactive, never on the offensive but always on the defensive? Are…
Today, we need to marshal all the healing resources at our disposal. A growing body of evidence shows that spiritual healing practices have a positive impact, both on healing and on the quality of life that people experience while under medical care. Dr. Bruce Epperly calls on Christians to embrace these varied resources. He crosses…
Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper, or the Eucharist are some of the names used to signify what is arguably the center of our worship as Christians. “Although the Eucharist may stand at the center of Christian worship, there are a great variety of theologies and practices present within the Christian community. For some it is…
Is it religious science fiction, fantasy, or a new perspective on life? In an unimportant galaxy, orbiting a minor star, there’s a beautiful blue planet. On that planet there is something so dangerous that it is watched over by the guardians of death. Visitors are closely monitored so that no contamination can spread from that…
Stewardship is one of the essential means the church utilizes to roll up its sleeves and engage in the ministry it is challenged to do. — William Powell Tuck Jesus said in His sermon on the mountain, “Blessed are …” (Matthew 5:1-12) James said, Faith without works is dead. (James 2:14-26) Dr. Bill Tuck shares…
One woman comes to break the silence and mystery of a secret society which she joined at age 23, The Fringe. Her life in The Fringe was unexpectedly one of being judged, caged into a stereotype and shamefully condemned. Once an opera singer, her life seemed to spiral into an inescapable pit. Her stories will…
Kamden continues on his faith journey as Nana and Papa teach him the importance of family: Father God, as well as his earthly family. Join Kamden’s family around the holiday dinner table. God bless you all!
What can we learn from a serious study of the shortest gospel? In this 15th volume of the Participatory Study Series, Bob McKibben opens up the gospel of Mark in new ways. Often considered of secondary theological value, more of a short story version of the gospel, Bob presents Mark as history and serious theology…
The Gospel of Saint Luke: A Participatory Study Guide is the newest installment to the successful Participatory Study Guide Series from Energion Publications. This series emphasizes individual and community involvement in the Bible story, inviting students to become part of God’s activity in the world by acting on and sharing what they learn. This study…
The pace and assumptions of modern life often make the pursuing of things of the spirit difficult. The Ground of God: Contemplative Prayer for the Contemporary Spirit leads the reader to a rhythmic cycle of read, pray, examine. Its four sections work together to encourage growth in one’s spiritual life through this cycle so that…
Writing good devotional material is an art. Devotionals need to be engaging, challenging, and informative, all the while meeting the needs of a variety of people. Nancy Petrey approaches devotional writing as a poet, a musician, and an avid student of God’s Word. In The Honeycomb is Waiting, she brings her gifts of music and…
Why does the gospel as taught and practiced in modern Christian churches? Dr. Lee Wyatt believes it is because we have truncated it and cost it its power.
The Scarab and the Cross