The deep controversies within many churches have created a reluctance in many quarters to place the issue of homosexuality on the ecumenical agenda. Yet, an essential vocation of the ecumenical movement is to enable a dialogue among the churches at precisely those points where their differences of conviction are sharpest. This book seeks to encourage […]
Christians play a crucial role in maintaining the environment as stewards of God’s creation. Calvin B. DeWitt, a nationally recognized authority on environmental issues, describes in detail the wonders of God’s creation, how fallen humanity and modern society have abused it, and how Christians can respond. Discussion questions are included for use in group settings.
Addresses the most critical legal and moral problem facing the church today — and shows church leaders how to implement an effective prevention program to reduce this risk [of child sexual abuse].
Every day, in every facet of our lives, opportunities to lead call out to us. At work and at home, in our local communities and in the global village, the chance to make a difference beckons. Yet often, we hesitate. For all its passion and promise, for all its excitement and rewards, leading is risky, […]
Author Kathleen Deyer Bolduc welcomes the reader into the world inhabited by a parent of a child with a disability to experience with her the moments of despair, the joy of resplendent victories, and the redemptive presence of God in the midst of deep personal questioning. The book is at once affirming and dares to […]
In 1996 Camilla Warrick was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. A staff reporter for the Cincinnati Post, Warrick turned to her love of writing to discover the most authentic part of herself — the place where she lived with God. This is not a book about the drama of disease or death. This is a […]
Prepare for a journey in the African American tradition as Steal Away calls you to escape the spiritual drylands of your daily life and move toward a deeper communion with God. Steal Away offers an inspiring collection of devotional materials, biblical wisdom literature, prayers, music, art, and journaling exercises designed to help you develop a strengthened spiritual and prayer […]
“The earth is God’s world of wonders. It’s a place filled with hope and promise by the God who crafted it, sustains it, and lovingly works to redeem it.” You’ll find that perspective woven throughout the ten chapters of Living the Good Life on God’s Good Earth. This book is a compelling invitation to live out […]
Rediscover the voices of 25 Reformed women whose stories have been discarded or suppressed. According to Karay Tripp, many people are unaware of the rich history of female mystics and spiritual leaders in the Reformed tradition. Karay Tripp concentrates on women whose narratives have been neglected or forgotten, giving us back these stories and inspiring […]
Knowing when your personal boundaries are violated – and what to do about it when they are – isn’t a simple skill. It requires a surprising amount of self-awareness that only a firm sense of your own value and limits can provide. If you feel like you have trouble saying no to others, at work […]