How do you feel when you see a yellow caution sign that reads “Church Ahead?” Is it a place of potential answers and guidance, or a stumbling block, holding you back? In Church Ahead , Bruce Epperly, pastor, professor, and adventurous pilgrim looks about what this sign could mean. He looks at the kinds of spiritual practice that a congregation can embrace in order to be renewed themselves, and restore their mission to those around them who are hurting and in need. This is not a rejection of...
Are you ready to join God on his mission? The Minister the Ministry & Me invites you and your leadership team to be encouraged and challenged in your service to God and his bride—the Church. In this book, J. N. Wheels gives straightforward and easy-to-understand advice to those who desire to serve in ministry in any capacity. Each chapter ends with questions for group discussion or personal reflection. Be ready to make disciples who make disciples. “This book will lead you to ask real...
“Azoth – Or The Star in the East” is a 1893 work by A. E. Waite. Arthur Edward Waite (1857 – 1942), more commonly referred to as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British mystic and poet. He wrote profusely on the subject of the occult and esoteric matters, and is famous for being the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His work arguably constitutes the first attempt to systematically studying the history of western occultism, which he viewed more of a spiritual tradition than...
On a cold January morning, thirteen-year-old Karl Zimmer awakens to find the public square of his city draped in crimson-colored flags. Hitler has been named Chancellor. Karl doesn’t know what this means but he understands danger is in the air. Narrated in the first person, What the Living Remember is the story of Karl’s coming of age during the pre-war Nazi period. Karl must navigate adolescence amidst mounting anti-Semitism, his mother’s wish to flee the country, and his father’s opposition....
Guilt! Shame! Embarrassment! These are the three most powerful reasons why people feel their sins are unforgiveable. Intellectually, Christians know God forgives, but emotionally, they won't accept self-forgiveness. Why? They confuse temptation with sin. Some people say, «If I were a good Christian, I shouldn't be tempted!» Wrong! Paul wrote extensively in Romans 7 about his internal struggle between the flesh and the spirit. These poems offer a unique way to address the conflict...
Small churches are not usually a pastor's dream. The fewer the number of people in attendance on a Sunday morning, the more the question persists–why? While books dealing with church growth provide strategies to increase membership, they do not focus upon the root cause of why congregations lose members. They also do not answer the question: Why do some churches remain small? Avoiding A Small Church Mentality answers both of these questions in a manner that is sensitive to the unique needs...
This simple, accessible little devotional should be taken like a medicine in daily dosages: repeat as necessary until your spirit is heartened. I was moved in my spirit and heartened in my commitment to act by contemplating these lives and these prayers. I trust you will be, too. Expect to be sobered, nourished, uplifted, and spurred to responsive action. In short, expect to be blessed and edified. –Dr. William David Spencer
You have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about God, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of Jesus.  The Urantia Book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. If you are searching for answers, read The Urantia Book!The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal...
In these high pressure times we are in need of ways to relax and gain a sense of happiness and peace. There are many skills and techniques that we can master to bring healing and well-being to our minds, bodies and emotions.'This introduction includes:'Visualisations to encourage your natural healing process.Affirmations to guide, transform and inspire.Ways to develop the latent power of your mind.Techniques for gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and others.David Lawson is a leading...