Using brief excerpts from the work of nature writers as touchstones for meditation, the book leads the reader to reflect on the sacred reality of nature as found in different settings: the seashore, the river, the forest, the desert, and the mountain. It translates the traditional More...monastic pr... (more)

Ecumenical and international perspectives on the persecution of Christians. Suffering with Christ was not only the experience of the early church but is also that of much of the church today. This volume presents up to date global, ecumenical reflections on the different ways in which the church ... (more)

Practical advice and inspirational stories for anyone wanting chidlren and young people to understand and respond to the cross. Includes clearly presented Biblical ways to explain the meaning and effect of Jesus' death and resurrection: Jesus takes our place Jesus triumphs over evil Jesus as ... (more)

"Like most of us who want our lives to be more happy than sad, I have pondered the concept of joy. I have been prophesied over regarding joy and delighted in the idea of it. Not to compensate for a grumpy disposition, but because I genuinely want to be a joyful person!" Joy, as a fruit of the Holy ... (more)

Too often, women hold each other back, bad mouthing and making unflattering comparisons. Social media give extra opportunities for negative comment. Are we trapped in our own battles, or entertained by the wars of other women, to the detriment of our own freedom and well-being? What would happen, as... (more)

The Lord Jesus spoke of his mission to bring life in abundance to all who trust in him (John 10:10). In his classic book Henry Scougal fastens attention on eternal life as its essential theme. It is The Life of God in the Soul of Man. Discovering Scougal through the writing of John Piper, Steve Hanc... (more)