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EbookThe 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 ...
EbookShepherds After My Own Heart
Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Timothy S. Laniak
Series edited by D. A. CarsonScripture says, "I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15).Most of Israel's pastoral imagery is grounded in two traditions: Moses as God's under-shepherd and David as shepherd-king. These traditions, explains author Timothy S. Laniak, provided prototypes for leaders that followed, and formed the background for the ministry of ...
EbookThe Living Church
Convictions of a Lifelong Pastor
by John Stott
At the 150th anniversary of the dedication of his church, John Stott gave voice to his dream for All Souls, London, and all souls everywhere: "I have a dream of
- . . . a biblical church
- . . . a worshiping church
- . . . a caring church
- . . . a serving church
- . . . an expectant church
Reflecting on his more ...
PaperbackSocial Psychology in Christian Perspective
Exploring the Human Condition
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Angela M. Sabates
Human social interaction is varied, complex and always changing. How we perceive each other and ourselves, how individuals interact within groups, and how groups are structured--all these are the domain of social psychology.
Many have doubted, however, that a full-fledged social psychology textbook can successfully be written from a Christian perspective. Inevitably, some ...
EbookSocial Psychology in Christian Perspective
Exploring the Human Condition
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Angela M. Sabates
Human social interaction is varied, complex and always changing. How we perceive each other and ourselves, how individuals interact within groups, and how groups are structured--all these are the domain of social psychology.
Many have doubted, however, that a full-fledged social psychology textbook can successfully be written from a Christian perspective. Inevitably, some ...
EbookTeach Us to Pray
by Gordon T. Smith
Logos Bookstore Association Award for Christian Living
One of the most basic and vital dimensions of the Christian life is the practice of prayer. Frequently our prayers begin with a petition or request, so the content of our prayers is informed by our circumstances. But what if the opposite were true? What if we allowed our prayers to inform our lives? What would our lives ...
HardbackDictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books
The IVP Bible Dictionary Series
Edited by Bill T. Arnold and H. G. M. Williamson
Edited by Bill T. Arnold and Hugh G. M. Williamson, the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books picks up where the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch left off—with Joshua and Israel poised to enter the land—andcarries us through the postexilic period. Following in the tradition of the award-winning IVP dictionaries focused on the New Testament, this encyclopedic ...
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Within the Anglican tradition (and many others), the church calendar guides the rhythms of corporate and personal worship and unites congregations together in a common practice led by the Book of Common Prayer. These resources help Christians understand the church seasons and holidays for more meaningful engagement throughout the year.
See books on Advent & Christmas, Lent & Easter, and Pentecost.
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Whether considered a sacrament or a weekly practice within faithful congregational life, holy communion (also known as the Lord's Supper or the Eucharist) is an important part of Christian liturgy and tradition. These books offer theological insights for believers and pastors on the important topic of the bread and wine, the body and the blood.
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David K. Naugle
David K. Naugle (1952–2021) (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington) was distinguished professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University, where he established, chaired, and taught in the philosophy department for nearly three decades. He is the author of Worldview: The History of a Concept, Reordered Love, Reordered Lives: Learning the Deep Meaning of Happiness, and Philosophy: A Student's Guide, a volume in the series Reclaimingthe Christian Intellectual Tradition. Naugle served as a Colson Fellow for the Wilberforce Forum, the Christian worldview think tank sponsored by Prison Fellowship near Washington, DC. He was also on the advisory boards of the International Instituteof Christian Studies and the Bryan Center for Critical Thought Practice and on the editorial board of the journal Intégrité.
