How does worship work? How exactly does liturgical formation shape us? What are the dynamics of such transformation? In the second of James K. A. Smith’s three-volume theology of culture, the author expands and deepens the analysis of cultural liturgies and Christian worship he developed in his well-received Desiring the…

Deeply shaken by the appearance of a mysterious stranger in town and his impassioned pleas for the poor and downtrodden, the minister and five influential parishioners begin a year-long experience in Christianity. Each has resolved to conduct his life according to the precepts of Christ, applying His behavior to their…

Johann Gutenberg is working on printing the first Bible with type. Twelve-year-old Hans Dunne is planning on being a scribe and copying the Bible by hand. But circumstances change and he finds himself working in Gutenberg’s shop as an apprentice printer. Soon Hans finds himself in the middle of a…

We might be relieved if God placed our sanctification only in the hands of trained professionals, but that is not his plan. Instead, through the ministry of every part of the body, the whole church will mature in Christ. Paul David Tripp helps us discover where change is needed in…

Over 1,400 years ago, the teachings of Muhammad gave way to a community of followers who have since grown to the second-largest religion in the world today. The word Islam itself means submission, and Muslims are those who submit themselves to the teachings of Muhammad and the Koran. Abounding with…

One of the famous Doolittle Raiders who fist attacked Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Jacob DeShazer knew his one-way mission was dangerous. Indeed, it led to his capture as a prisoner of war. Beaten, malnourished, and alone in his cell, Jacob was given a Bible – and far…

This scholarly biography and collection of writings by and about an early leader of the Hutterites, a pacifist communal Anabaptist group, sheds light on a persecuted religious minority during the Reformation.This comprehensive, annotated collection of Jakob Hutter’s letters and related documents begins with an extensive biography of Hutter and his wife…

Writings compiled in the sixteenth century provide a glimpse into the spiritual life of one fellowship during the Radical Reformation.Scholars have been fascinated by Pilgram Marpeck and his circle since the rediscovery of the long-lost legacy of their writings, and that interest has not abated. This volume offers another part of…

Each title in the Religions of the World series explores the main beliefs, practices, and places of worship of a major world religion. Learn more about the history, religious symbols, and special events of the Judaic religion in Judaism.

Many people today say, “I’m spiritual, but not religious.” Such language veils a hunger for God but a distaste for the church. Even in the church, Christians are asking, “Is this what church is supposed to be?” Many Christians sense deep down that there is supposed to be something more…

In Know Before You Go, Gary Miller calls us to re-examine our short-term mission trips. His goal is not to discourage us from reaching out to other people and cultures, but rather, to help us rethink our methods and goals. If your aim is to actually help people in developing countries…

What is the nature of God? How can we recapture a real sense of God’s majesty and truly live in the Spirit? This beloved book, a modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, addresses these and other vital questions, showing us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more…

Leading well is not so much about the task of leadership as it is about the heart of leadership. It is about producing disciples. In Lead Like a Shepherd, pastor, author, and leadership consultant Larry Osborne digs deeply into a leadership paradigm built upon the biblical concept found in 1 Peter 5:2 that…

Covering characteristics and methods, this comprehensive book discusses how to teach and understand students with learning and other mild disabilities. Each chapter includes case studies, examples, and narratives from teachers and professionals who work with preK-12 students with learning disabilities. Discussion of the IDEA Improvement Act of 2004 appears throughout…

In far too many classrooms the emphasis is on instructional strategies that teachers employ rather than on what students should be doing or thinking about as part of their learning. What’s more, students’ minds are something of a mysterious “black box” for most teachers, so when learning breaks down, they’re not sure what went…

Tells how Leif sailed with his father, Eric the Red, from Iceland to Greenland where he grew up; describes his journeys back to Norway, where he became a Christian and then to the land he called Vinland; and tells how his kinsmen settled in Vinland and met the Indians.

Cut through the mystique to learn the real drivers of great school leadershipLeverage Leadership 2.0 answers the basic question: what do great school leaders do that separates them from the rest?  Rooted in the observation and training of over 20,000 school leaders worldwide, Leverage Leadership 2.0 offers a practical, updated and easier-to-use follow-up…

Children will be fascinated to learn about the different types of castles that existed in the Middle Ages. They will discover the different purposes they served, how they were built, and who lived in them. Special sections portray the roles played by women and children inside a castle.

The majority of people in Western Europe in the Middle Ages were peasants. Children will enjoy discovering how a manor was run, the distribution of power on a manor, and what peasants’ homes and daily lives were like.

Young readers will find this exciting tale of a courageous animal filled with valuable lessons about nature and wildlife. Paper. 87 pp.

Ralph Moody was eight in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a ranch in Colorado. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the 20th century. This wonderfully told true story is full of excitement and adventure. Paper. 260 pp.

Pa Ingalls decides to sell the old house, and the family sets out for Indian country! They travel from Wisconsin to Kansas and there, finally, Pa builds their little house on the prairie. Sometimes farm life is difficult, even dangerous, but Laura and the family are kept busy and are…

Jo March, the irrepressible tomboy in Little Women, has grown up and married her professor to become Jo Bhaer. Together the Bhaers have established Plumfield-a warm-hearted, informal school where lessons are taught with a dose of laughter. When Nat, a young orphan joins the happy household at Plumfield, he can’…

Sexual sin warps, poisons, and plunders the soul. In its path follow immeasurable havoc, confusion, and anguish. In spite of its painfully high costs, sexual sin often develops a powerful hold on both men and women. Thank God there is grace! In this book you’ll find the principles and guidance…

This Bible study helps women design a life plan based on the seven principles of the woman in Proverbs 31, helping them to develop a concrete, individualized plan for dynamic Christian living.