Reject Pride of Ownership in Pursuit of a Higher Mission Christian organizations have come to be known mostly for what we're against. And all too often, that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling high… Read more…
In the tradition of Michael Green's successful "Who Is This Jesus?" and "My God", comes "Follow in His Footprints", a beautifully packaged inspirational book in the same popular format. Michael Green directs this book to readers who feel adrift and alone with a lack of purpose in the world. He stimulates their thinking about personal significance in a hi… Read more…
Join self-made billionaire David Green, founder of America's craft store giant Hobby Lobby, as he shares the key to building a powerful legacy: generosity. In Giving It All Away…and Getting It All Back Again, Green unpacks time-tested principles that will help you reap the benefits of generosity for multiple generations to come.In 1970, David Gree… Read more…
There is often an unfortunate division between the technical work of biblical scholars and the practical work of preachers who construct sermons each week. These two fields of study, which ought to be mutually informed and supportive, are more often practically divided by divergent methods, interests, and goals. Narrative Reading, Narrative Preaching aims to… Read more…
Charity and Service Have a Dark SideYou want to live out the Gospel by serving others, and you're willing to sacrifice your time, money, and perhaps even your safety. But do you realize the spiritual dangers you face as you serve? Peter Greer, the CEO of a Christian nonprofit, found that serving others and seeking justice actually did him harm. He shares… Read more…
Is your organization in danger of Mission Drift?Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen. Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original intent. Harvard and the YMCA are among thos… Read more…
Life keeps us running so fast and frenzied that we often lose sight of each day’s holy potential. Yet as a woman loved and called by God, your ordinary everyday matters more than you could possibly imagine. Your choices today shape the legacy you leave for future generations. You are part of a story that has existed long before you and will long o… Read more…
In the book of Acts the story of Jesus begun in the Gospel of Luke broadens into the story of the Holy Spirit, guiding the fledgling church to proclaim the saving reality of Jesus. While attentive to Luke's roles as a literary artist and theologian, I. Howard Marshall focuses primarily on Luke's role as a historian. He provides the reader with an acc… Read more…
This informative and easy-to-understand reference tool offers an "at your fingertips" guide to key Scripture references, Bible stories, and verses that relate to topics like:
Anger
Controversy
Employment
Going "green"
Happiness
Leadership
Money
Relaxation
Sex
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How We Got the Bible will increase the confidence of every believer regarding the reliability of the Bible. It includes a time line of key events in Bible-making history, examples and illustrations of ancient writing materials, and a variety of Bible versions. This resource includes the inspiring stories of early translators who gave their lives to translate… Read more…