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Book SynopsisHave you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? In an easy-to-understand way, popular podcaster of The Bible Recap Tara-Leigh Cobble walks readers through a one-year chronological Bible reading plan, explaining each day's passage to help you both understand the entire narrative of the Scriptures and fortify your faith.

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Book SynopsisNamed one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice)A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity."In the beginner''s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert''s there are few."So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it''s all about. It is an instant teaching on the first page--and that''s just the beginning.In the fifty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner''s Mind has become one of the great modern spiritual classics, much beloved, much reread, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics--from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality--in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page.

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Book SynopsisReader reviews ''One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ''This book will reassure you and show you that the Christian faith has nothing to fear from science.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewAn intelligent and intellectually rigorous examination of why the Christian faith still makes sense in an age of scepticism. As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller compiled a list of the most frequently voiced ''doubts'' skeptics brought to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In this book, he addressed each doubt and provides reasoned arguments for belief. Drawing on literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and logical reasoning, Keller explains how faith in the Christian God is a soundly rational belief - one embraced by thoughtful individuals of intellectual integrity and deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.Trade ReviewIn this apologia for Christian faith, Keller mines material from literary classics, philosophy, anthropology and a multitude of other disciplines to make an intellectually compelling case for God. Written for sceptics and the believers who love them, the book draws on the author's encounters as founding pastor of New York's booming Redeemer Presbyterian Church. * Publisher's Weekly *Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians. * Christianity Today magazine *Tim Keller's ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics toward belief in God. I thank God for him. * Billy Graham *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Tech-Wise Family''A fascinating and eye-opening book'' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making of the Western MindOur greatest need is to be recognised - to be seen, loved, and embedded in rich relationships with the people around us. But for the last century, we''ve displaced that need with the ease of technology. We''ve dreamed of power that doesn''t require relationship (what the premodern world called magic) and abundance that doesn''t require dependence (what Jesus called Mammon). Yet even before a pandemic disrupted that quest, we felt threatened and strangely out of place: lonely, anxious, bored amid endless options, oddly disconnected amid infinite connections. In The Life We''re Looking For, bestselling author and cultural critic Andy Crouch reveals how we traded lives of rich relationship for a world of impersonal power - and how each of us can fight back.Trade ReviewA fascinating and eye-opening book on the need to discover what might, perhaps, be called the Holy Ghost in the machine. -- Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making of the Western MindIt is time to coin the term "Crouchian" for writing that is profound, accessible and challenging, theologically rich and widely relevant. Only a handful can do it and Andy is the master. This book troubled and inspired me in equal measure. -- Elizabeth Oldfield, host of the Sacred podcastIf you harbour a suspicion that the latest technological advance may not be all good news or that the latest life-changing gadget may not be life-changing, at least not for the better, then this book is for you. While far from being a Luddite manifesto, it asks some big questions about what it means to be a person and how technology might serve that end rather that hinder it. More than that, it begins to sketch out a better way of being human together. Read it, then give it to a friend and talk it through - face-to-face. -- Tim Chester, author and senior faculty member of Crosslands TrainingThis is a timely and prophetic remedy for our lonely, isolated times. I cannot recommend it enough. -- Sheridan Voysey, presenter of Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2In his book, Andy Crouch offers us a way through our technologically driven world that is both realistic and challenging. However, more than this, he gives us a compelling vision for a life lived to the full, one that hits directly at our hearts and ignites our deepest human desires. This book breaks the enchantment that technology has cast over us, propelling us to abundant human living. -- Dr Sara Schumancher, Lecturer at St Mellitus CollegeIf the genius of apocalyptic literature is to unveil concealed truths, then this book is apocalyptic. Andy Crouch exposes deep and uncomfortable realities about our world and our selves: how technology, money and convenience veil dynamics of slavery, addiction and abuse, and how aspects of modern society seduce us to pawn our personhood for superficial superpowers that diminish our humanity. This is crucial reading for everyone who wants to understand the devices and desires of our contemporary hearts. -- Christopher Watkins, Professor at Monash University, AustraliaWhimsical and sincere, perturbing and delightfully hopeful, The Life We're Looking For is a meditation on love, loneliness and human connection from one of the most insightful writers in his field. -- Alastair Gordon, artist and author of WHY ART MATTERSThis book, at once prophetic and wise, is just what we've been looking for. Andy is a trusted guide to make culture and places where life can flourish. But in the face of big-tech and its magical promises, we need his vision to form the kind of whole-life persons able to resist false charm and instead seek the peace of the city. -- Dr Dave Benson, Director of Culture and Discipleship at The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)In this acutely insightful exploration of our relationship with technology and with one another, Andy Crouch gives us a direct line back to the scriptures that will have you questioning the endless scrolling that consumes so many of our waking hours. -- James Poulter, CEO of Vixex LabsProfound, captivating and wise. Andy Crouch combines penetrating and astute insights into our all-pervasive technological culture, with fresh retelling of the revolutionary communities that the early Christian church established. An inspiring and hopeful read for those who are feeling weighed down by social polarisation and post-pandemic gloom. -- John Wyatt, Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, Ethics and Perinatology, UCLThis elegantly written book should start a conversation and I trust lead to a shift in our thinking and practice * Inspire Magazine *thought provoking...he deftly describes how the advances of technology have led to a loss of the resource of rich relationships... but also demonstrates how relationships can be reclaimed... * Life and Work Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIn Live No Lies, John Mark Comer offers spiritual practices and advice for finding happiness and peace by recognising and resisting evil in the world, the flesh and the devil.Trade ReviewThis is the book I've been waiting for and one of the most important books a follower of Jesus will ever read. It will become a classic * Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women *John Mark Comer is a gift to the church. He writes with adept cultural nuance, theological savvy, and refreshing spiritual depth. In Live No Lies, he's taken on a multilayered, ancient topic and brilliantly rearticulated it for our generation. This is a gem * Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of The Deeply Formed Life *If your soul feels depleted and beat up, Live No Lies is the book you need to pick up and read. Right now. It is brilliant, deep, scriptural, and will equip you to face the enemy and fight. * Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering *In a time that feels full of contradictions and confusion, John Mark does a masterful job of laying out what is true, what true is, and why it matters deeply that we know the truth. This is the book for our day. * Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun *I devoured every word of this book and found myself deeply stirred and nourished. John Mark speaks to the mind and soul, as he uncovers in his usual thoughtful way the three great enemies to our peace-the world, the flesh, and the devil. You will emerge better after reading these pages. * Bryan Loritts, author of Insider Outsider *Every day we are dealing with temptations in multiple forms that draw us away from faithfulness to the Way of Jesus. In this compelling work, john Mark gives a vision of the beauty of Jesus is a culture of lies. * Jon Tyson, pastor of Church of the City New York and author of The Intentional Father *This book is a godsend. It exposes our spiritual enemy of untruth-a foe impacting our societies on a global scale. In a world where everyone tries to live their own 'truth,' this book reveals and challenges the many lies that have become common, normal, and accepted in our everyday conversations and decisions. * Albert Tate, lead pastor of Fellowship Church *Comer has personally helped me on my faith journey and I believe he is one of the greatest teachers of our generation. As you read Live No Lies, your heart will be strengthened and your eyes opened to the daily war waged against our personal peace. * Rich Wilkerson Jr., pastor of VOUS Church *In a time where deception seems to have settled upon the land like a dense fog, Live No Lies offers us a clearing to see how we have been deceived, to learn how we deceive ourselves, and to flee from the one who deceives. An essential guide for discernment in our contested age. * Mark Sayers, senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and author of a number of books including Strange Days and Reappearing Church *

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Book SynopsisHannah Dunnett shares the story behind 24 of her pictures with meditations and reflections.Trade Review“In this beautiful book, Hannah Dunnett offers a marvellous insight into her unique creative process. She has a wonderful ability to visualise the symbolism of scripture in a way that makes it tangible and accessible; inscribing God’s word onto landscapes, seascapes and everyday environments with her poetic brushstrokes and creating deeply meditative images that help us to internalise His truths. More Than Words will be a much loved companion for many on their journey with Christ.” -- Kate Nicholas, author of Sea Changed, PR expert, journalist and preacher“More than Words is more than just a beautiful book, it is also an invitation to turn down the volume on the constant noise, and to slowly soak up scripture through these uplifting pictures and their accompanying meditations. This is the perfect gift for others, but also something special for us to quietly savour ourselves.” -- Cathy Madavan, writer, speaker, member of Spring Harvest Planning Group and author of Digging for Diamonds

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Book SynopsisIt all began in June 2005 when Bobby Henderson wrote an open letter to the Kansas School Board proposing a third alternative to the teaching of evolution and intelligent design in schools.Bobby is a prophet of sorts, the spiritual leader of a growing, world-wide group of followers who worship the teachings of The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM).The FSM appeared to Bobby as a giant ball of spaghetti, with meatballs for eyes, and touched Bobby with His noodly appendage resulting in the revelation that the FSM is the real creator of the universe. The FSM faithful look to Bobby as their prophet and spiritual leader. Shortly after Bobby's revelation a website (www.flyingspaghettimonster.org) came into existence to promote the word. Then came the articles, which were worldwide: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian (UK), Die Welt (Germany), Surprise (Austria), and many others chimed in to report the existence of the FSM. Bobby received letters of support from academics and Ka

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Book SynopsisLeading evangelical scholars provide comprehensive commentary on every quotation, allusion, and echo of the Old Testament that appears in Matthew through Revelation.Table of ContentsContributorsCraig L. Blomberg (Denver Seminary) on MatthewRikk E. Watts (Regent College) on MarkDavid W. Pao (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Eckhard J. Schnabel (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on LukeAndreas J. Köstenberger (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) on John I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) on ActsMark A. Seifrid (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) on Romans Roy E. Ciampa (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and Brian S. Rosner (Moore Theological College) on 1 CorinthiansPeter Balla (Károli Gáspár Reformed University, Budapest) on 2 Corinthians Moisés Silva (author of Philippians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) on Galatians and Philippians Frank S. Thielman (Beeson Divinity School) on Ephesians G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) on ColossiansJeffrey A. D. Weima (Calvin Theological Seminary) on 1 and 2 Thessalonians Philip H. Towner (United Bible Societies) on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus George H. Guthrie (Union University) on Hebrews D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on the General Epistles G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) and Sean M. McDonough (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) on Revelation

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Book SynopsisA recognized expert provides an in-depth yet student friendly introduction to Koine Greek that integrates textbook and workbook and is supplemented by robust web-based resources.Table of ContentsContentsA Note to TeachersIntroduction: The Language of Koine GreekLessons1. Getting Started2. Nouns: Part 1: Nominative and Accusative Cases3. Nouns: Part 2: Genitive and Dative Cases4. Pronouns: Part 1 Personal Pronouns 5. Verbs: Part 1: Verb Basics6. Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs7. Verbs: Part 2: Simple Aorist Verbs8. Syntax: Part 1: Conjunctions 9. Syntax: Part 2: Prepositions10. Pronouns: Part 2: Other Types of Pronouns11. Third Declension: Part 1: Nouns12. Third Declension: Part 2: Adjectives and Pronouns13. Verbs: Part 3: Verbal Semantics14. Present (Imperfective) Indicative Verbs15. Passive Voice and Middle-Only Verbs16. Imperfect (Remote Imperfective) Indicative Verbs 17. Aorist (Perfective) Indicative Verbs18. Second Aorist Indicative Verbs19. Future Indicative Verbs20. Perfect and Pluperfect (Stative) Indicative Verbs 21. Contract and Liquid Verbs22. Infinitives 23. Participles: Part 1: Imperfective Adverbial Participles 24. Participles: Part 2: Perfective Adverbial Participles25. Participles: Part 3: Adjectival Participles26. Participles: Part 4: Stative and Future Participles 27. Participles: Part 5: Genitive Absolutes and Periphrastics28. Subjunctive Mood Verbs29. Imperative and Optative Mood Verbs30. Syntax: Part 3: Formal Conditions 31. Syntax: Part 4: Informal Conditions and Discourse32. Μι Verbs: Part 1: Indicative Mood 33. Μι Verbs: Part 2: Non-Indicative FormsEpilogue AppendixesA. Reference ChartsB. Morphology Catalog of Common Koine VerbsC. Participle ChartD. VocativesE. Greek Numbers and Archaic LettersF. GlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisDefeat Satan''s Attacks against YouSatan has been defeated by the work Jesus accomplished on the cross. Many Christians, however, live defeated because they have not come into a true understanding of that truth.Having traveled the world disarming the enemy''s attacks against believers, Wood reveals the unexpectedly simple--yet incredibly effective--strategies Satan has employed since the garden of Eden. Full of Scripture, inspiring stories, and practical teaching, this book is your hands-on battle plan to live in victory every day, helping you· recognize Satan''s schemes · arm yourself with godly weapons· trample every demon and assault that comes your way· partner with the Spirit to destroy any stronghold· and moreThrough Christ you are fully equipped to fight effectively. Now is your time to get free, stay free, and help others do the same.

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Book SynopsisDivine Lives recounts the lives and teachings of the venerated spiritual masters His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, the founder acarya of the entire Gaudiya community, and His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura, the founding acarya of Sri Gopinatha Gaudiya Matha. The Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition stresses the importance for spiritual seekers to receive transcendental knowledge in a bona-fide current of devotion. Genuine spiritual teachers retain the power and glory of this divine flow in their hearts and manifest it through their unadulterated words and proper conduct. Divine Lives highlights the descriptions of two such sublime personalities, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, and his disciple, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura. In the time of the Gaudiya revolution led by Srila Prabhupada, Srila B. P. Puri

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