"Better fisherman do not hope for success or rely on luck in order to catch fish. They put their hopes in facts, skills, knowledge, and experience. The more of these qualities we have, the more fish we catch and the more consistent we become. Likewise, the more we know and the more we experience wit... (more)

Witnesses to the birth of the church. The third in a series of Characters in the New Testament, this book looks at the birth of the first New Testament Church from the perspective of those who were there at the start - either helping or hindering the cause of the gospel. The Twelve disciples (inc Th... (more)

Christmas makes people both happy and frustrated, especially Christian people. There is a tug-of-war between the secular Christmas with its tinsel, glitter and high spending on gifts, and the meaning it was supposed to have from the unusual birth of Jesus. Tom Houston looks at a great story with ... (more)

In this updated and expanded version of the popular original, Tom Houston brings to life each of the characters involved in the death of Jesus on the cross. He provides us with insights into the historical context of each character and encourages us to imagine the impact that their encounter with Je... (more)