By Skye Jethani,

4.5 (16 Reviews)

Synopsis The human imagination is the key battleground in the conflict between the kingdom of God and the consumer culture. Drawing from the vivid imaginations of Impressionist painters, particularly Vincent van Gogh, each chapter of The Divine Commodity uses personal narrative, biblical exposition, and cultural observation to show how consumerism has shaped our faith, and then challenges the reader to use their sanctified imagination to envision an alternative way of expressing the Christian life in our culture. Description: The challenge facing Christianity today is not a lack of motivation or resources, but a failure of imagination. A growing number of people are disturbed by the values exhibited by the contemporary church. Worship has become entertainment, the church has become a...more

By Tim Stevens,

4.0 (13 Reviews)

Whether you're a regular attender, a leader, or have yet to step foot in a church, you may have questions about church that aren't being answered. How can the church remain relevant while communicating the unchanging integrity of God's truth? Author Tim Stevens makes an inspiring case for leveraging pop culture to reach out to people in the language of their lives. He offers a new perspective that gives relevance and impact to the church by using pop culture meeting people in the real world with words, sounds and images that speak to them. He encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and look people in the eyes, meeting them wherever they are, relating to their problems and society's challenges--even celebrating pop culture, where there are exciting signs of spiritual seeking. Pop Goes...more

By Kary Oberbrunner,

4.5 (104 Reviews)

Every generation must answer the most basic ethical question of the Christian faith, 'What does it mean to be in the world, but not of it?' Answering correctly yields relevance, something the world deeply desires, but rarely sees. The Fine Line re-envisions what it means to integrate Christianity with culture....more

By Charles E. Cowman,

5.0 (105 Reviews)

An encouraging thought or Scripture verse to display in a home or office each day in a spiral-bound tabletop format. Each features lovely designs with words of wisdom from best-loved authors and the NIV Bible....more

By David D. Ireland,

4.5 (9 Reviews)

Dr. David Ireland's inspiring and practical book, now in trade paperback, teaches readers how to honor and bring to fruition their God-given reasons for living. Dr. David Ireland shows people yearning to find fulfillment how to follow God's 40-day plan to discover meaning and direction in their lives. The Bible reveals that Moses, Ezekiel, David, and other biblical heroes each experienced a 40-day "Transforming Interval" that completely changed their outlooks and actions. Dr. Ireland leads readers on their own "Transforming Intervals," during which they will develop new spiritual practices, mental disciplines, and emotional habits that will make their purposes not just dreams but reality. A whole new life awaits each reader--in just 40 days....more

By Calvin Miller,

3.5 (3 Reviews)

Sunrise and sunset. Morning and evening. Waking and resting. Your days are busy and unknown: each contains unexpected moments of joy and pain, struggle and hope. The time between your rising and sleeping is new each day. The same was true for the Celts, though their lives looked different from yours. And in the midst of the uncertainty of days, they chose to meditate on truth, to draw near to the One who holds the sun and moon in his hands. Calvin Miller invites you to do the same in Celtic Devotions. This thirty-day guide provides morning and evening readings and prayers to help you establish a Word-centered rhythm in your days. Centered on Psalm 119, an important psalm in Celtic praise, and including quotations from classic Celtic works, this devotional will guide your thoughts ...more

By The Northumbria Community,

5.0 (28 Reviews)

The Ancient Paths of Northumbria in northeastern England have been trod by generations of men and women who loved God and followed Jesus, bringing faith, hope, and love to vast numbers of people. Today, the Northumbria Community remains a living expression of this monastic, contemplative stream of the faith, and the perennial need to make that faith relevant to the world.Celtic Daily Prayer is the fruit of the spiritual life of a remarkable community. Its liturgies, prayers, and meditations are drawn from a deep well of spiritual experience that transcends fashion, culture, and denomination. Blending prayer and praise and building upon the ancient wisdom of traditional Celtic Christianity, this prayer book is extraordinarily fresh. At the heart of the life of the Northumbria Community, as ...more