What does a chocolate lamb or a pair of toenail clippers have to do with the kingdom of God? How can a few slices of burnt bacon or singing a song to a stranger in an elevator communicate deep spiritual truths? You’ll find the answer in this remarkable collection of fifty modern-day parables that will […]
Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. Martin Laird shows that the Christian tradition of contemplation has its own refined teachings on using a prayer word to focus the mind, working with the breath to cultivate stillness, and the […]
Have you ever heard a Bible interpretation or a scientifically-based argument that just didn’t seem correct? Did you wish you knew how to show that it wasn’t true? In a postmodern society, Christians are increasingly confronted with assertions that contradict the principles they believe. They need to be able to critically analyze arguments and know […]
This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence. Written with clarity and sensitivity, this volume builds on biblical foundations and the best resources of professional psychology. […]
Too often people are drawn to the church altar to repeat a salvation prayer and then go home wondering, “Now what?” Joan Hunter asked Christians in a survey, “What information would you have liked to have known immediately after you were saved?” Life! Essentials for Christian Living provides foundational answers to over seventy questions received […]
