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PaperbackThe End of Sexual Identity
Why Sex Is Too Important to Define Who We Are
by Jenell Williams Paris
Sexual identity has become an idol in both the culture at large and in the Christian subculture. And yet concepts like "gay" or "straight" are relatively recent developments in human history. We let ourselves be defined by socially constructed notions of sexual identity and sexual orientation--even though these may not be the only or best ways to think about sexuality.Anthropologist Jenell Williams ...
PaperbackBelonging and Becoming
Creating a Thriving Family Culture
by Mark A. Scandrette and Lisa Scandrette
Renew your imagination for what family life can be.Many of us feel overwhelmed about the prospect of raising children in our high-performance, rapid-pace culture. Reflecting on difficulties from our own families of origin can increase our doubt and insecurity about being a good parent. Positive examples of family life can seem few and far between.
Mark and Lisa Scandrette ...
PaperbackThe Underwater Basilica of Nicaea
Archaeology in the Birthplace of Christian Theology
by Mark R. Fairchild
A Firsthand Look at a Groundbreaking Archaeological Discovery
In 2014, aerial photography revealed a submerged structure beneath the waters of Lake Iznik, near the ancient city of Nicaea. The structure appeared to be in theshape of an ancient basilica church, with a nave, aisles, and an apse pointing to the east. The discovery was named one of the top ten archaeological discoveries ...
PaperbackWonders from Your Law
Nexus Passages and the Promise of an Exegetical Intertextual Old Testament Theology
by Kevin S. Chen
Foreword by Stephen G. DempsterSouthwestern Journal of Theology Book of the Year—Biblical Studies
SOLA Network's Asian American Book Awards Honorable Mention
Finding internal coherence within the Old Testament is a challenging task. Numerous scholars over the centuries have provided various, divergent frameworksto organize the content of the Hebrew Bible. ...
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Carissa Dwiwardani
Carissa Dwiwardani (PhD, Rosemead School of Psychology) is professor of psychology at Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist who is board certified in clinical psychology (ABPP).
PaperbackReviving Mission
Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God
by Linson Thomas Daniel, Jonathan Paul Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty
Christianity Today Book Awards Finalist—Missions and the Global Church
God's mission is for everyone, every day.
In the midst of societal disruption and disillusionment, we're seeing signs of a new season of God bringing people into renewal and revival. Jesus is the Sent One who invites us to become like him and live as sent people. God is ...
AudiobookShades of Light
A Novel
by Sharon Garlough Brown
Read by Erin Bennett"I was desperate. . . . I couldn't turn off the dark thoughts, no matter how hard I tried or how much I prayed. And then I spent a whole weekend in bed, and the crying wouldn't stop, and I got really scared. I've had bouts with depression before—it's kind of a cloud I've learned to live with—but this time was different. I felt like I was going under, like I'd never feel hopeful ...
PaperbackWho Are You, Really?
A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons
by Joshua Rasmussen
What does it mean to be human? What is a person? Where did we come from?
Many answers have been offered throughout history in response to these perennial questions, including those from biological, anthropological, sociological, political, and theological approaches. And yet the questions remain.
Philosopher Joshua Rasmussen offers his own step-by-step examination into ...
HardbackSexuality and Sex Therapy
A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Mark A. Yarhouse and Erica S. N. Tan
A Comprehensive Survey of Human Sexuality from a Christian Perspective
The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science, and sensitive to culture. In Sexuality and Sex Therapy, Mark Yarhouse and Erica Tan offer a survey and appraisal of ...
PaperbackThe Biology of Sin
Grace, Hope and Healing for Those Who Feel Trapped
by Matthew S. Stanford
There are heated discussions happening on the conflict between science and faith. This disagreement tends to focus around three main issues, one of them being what causes our sinful behavior. The intense conflict has to do with biblically definedsinful behaviors and if there just might be a biological predisposition for these behaviors. The Biology of Sin speaks to this debate and hopefully ...
