Religious life and practice Books

Issues of same-sex relationships and gay and lesbian rights are the subject of public and political controversy in many African societies today. Frequently, these controversies receive widespread attention both locally and globally, such as with the...

Offering resources and initiatives on religious and spiritual diversity in higher education, this book describes the conceptual foundations for teaching religious literacy, offers a sample curriculum with a facilitator's guide, and provides the...

What would theological reflection look like if scripture were the starting point?For many, beginning the process of formation the bible is already a natural starting point, and models of theological reflection which start in other places can be hard to...

Meant for Good is a power-packed, biblical look at the truth that you really can trust God's plan for your life--no matter what it looks like. Dynamic teacher and storyteller Megan Fate Marshman will help you stop counting yourself out of a hopeful...

In this six-session small group Bible study, Sacred Parenting, Gary Thomas helps small groups look at parenting through a unique lens: not just about successfully raising perfect children, but about parents becoming more holy.

In The Marriage Builder, bestselling author Larry Crabb argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality---security and significance---ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. Says Crabb, we need to turn to the Lord, rather...

In less than a year, you can travel through the entire Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. These daily readings, comments, and questions will deepen your walk with God and heighten your knowledge of his Word. But this book is far more than a simple...

This volume of TalkSheets contains 50 more all new discussion starters to keep your high schoolers thinking and talking about real life issues.

This is the Participant's Guide for the Boundaries in Marriage GroupWare, a complete resource kit for groups of all sizes which will encourage the kind of spiritual and emotional growth and character development that enables marriage--within God's...

In How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, professor and author Karin Stetina introduces the basic skills for reading theological works with confidence and understanding.

When used in conjunction with the textbook Conformed to His Image, the Study Guide helps offer a comprehensive, balanced, and applicable approach to what it really means to know Christ by presenting a variety of pathways in the spiritual life and showing...

When was the last time you felt refreshed or focused despite your never-ending ideas and to-do list? Sometimes in all our giving and getting, we get too busy and skip the most important step. Even though the things we are doing are for God, at times we...

Sometimes, when we begin our journey of personal growth, we tend to focus on or emphasize one area while neglecting the other areas of who we are. If we focus only on our spirit and neglect to address mental strongholds and damaging beliefs, or if we...

What's the truth about God's plan for men and women?  Millions are searching for wisdom about gender roles and relationships, often finding more questions than answers. These questions seem harder than ever to unravel now that there's a push in...

This book is written as coming from the Mind of God.  The purpose for this book is to bring an awareness and understanding concerning the marriage covenant. These writings will also strengthen those who are in a marriage covenant, as well as open...

Beauty in the Pulpit is a co-author anthology about real women in ministry who have endured hardship, rejection and abuse simply because they are both anointed and beautiful. As a beautiful woman whom God has chosen, don’t spend another moment on...

The vision that God put into the hearts of Bob and Pauline Bartosch, OO's founders, has grown into a much-needed bridge that connects traditional 12-stepgroups and the church. Overcomers Outreach brings recovery tools to the church and points people in...

Soul Keeping is a six-session small group Bible study by John Ortberg why and how to care for the deepest part of us - our souls. Ortberg shows how to care for your soul so that it contributes to the depth and beauty of our relationship with both God and...

Keep Showing Up by Karen Ehman inspires you to see the differences in your marriage as an opportunity for spiritual and emotional growth. With a light-hearted voice and down-to-earth practical advice based on Scripture, this book will help you refresh...

In Loving Him Well, Gary Thomas speaks to women who want to influence their husbands for the better. Whether in a good marriage or a marriage that needs help, a woman who is under the influence of the Holy Spirit can spark change in a relationship for...

In this collection of impressive lectures, Wolfhart Pannenberg expounds and interprets the Apostles' Creed "in the light of today's questions". First of all, we must find out what it meant to those who originally recited it, and then ask what it may mean...

At one point in her life, author and co-founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Kathy Keller sought pastoral ordination. Yet she came to adopt the view that men and women have different roles in marriage and ministry, and that fulfilling such roles...

Focusing on everyday experiences of sexuality in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, this book considers personal narratives and other queer artefacts to shed light on linguistic and performative strategies of resistance, referred to as queer...

This book demonstrates why and how it is necessary to redesign Islamic Education curriculum in the K-12 sector globally. From Western public schools that integrate Muslim perspectives to be culturally responsive, to public and private schools...

Are you and your spouse encountering issues in your relationship that could result in divorce? If you answered yes then this guide can help transform your life and save your marriage. If marriage is something that you would like to work and you...

In the six-session small group Bible study, God is Closer Than You Think, John Ortberg helps people discover and enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with God the Father.

This study takes a look at what the Bible says about trusting God enough to give Him our all and being able to say, "Not my will, but Yours be done."

In this study readers will learn how God planned ahead for all their gloomy days, how He knows just when they need a little lift, and how He has arranged for encouragement to be right there waiting for them.

This study will show readers how to study the Bible, how to uncover what the Bible says about itself, and the reasons why it is important to learn Scripture by heart and recall them every day.

In this study readers will learn that God has something original and one-of-a-kind picked out just for them, and that He wants to use them and the special gifts He has given them to encourage others, make the world a better place, and help others...

For teenagers who have experienced any kind of abuse, abandonment, or family dysfunction, the lingering pain can leave them feeling hopeless and alone. This book is a powerful and unique resource to help teens deal with and heal from the pain, and...

In Washed and Waiting, Wesley Hill writes for gay Christians and those who love them. Part-memoir, part theological reflection, he shares the struggles that gay Christians face as they seek to live faithful to God's "no" to homosexuality. This updated...

Homosexuality is one of the most divisive topics among evangelical Christians today. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on both sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of...

From the founders of SYMBIS and PREPARE/ENRICH--the two largest marriage support organizations in the country--Helping Couples by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and Dr. David Olson equips you to help couples thrive in every stage of their relationship.