Commendations ix Acknowledgements xiii Foreword by Jim Houston xv Introduction xix Part One Contemporary Contexts 1 Paper Boys 3 (8) 2 Paper Boy History 11 (6) 3 Paper Boy Future 17 (7) 4 Paper Boy Identity 24 (11) Part Two An Invitation to Dance 5 ... (more)

Writing at the height of the Cold War, Merton issued this passionate challenge to the idea that unthinkable violence can be squared with the Gospel of Christ. Censors of Merton's order blocked publication of "Peace in the Post-Christian Era," but 40 years later, the message remains eerily topical.

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit and is this something that is true of all Christians? What kind of person does God delight to use in the work of his kingdom? What is revival? Is it a sovereign work of God by his Spirit or merely the result of evangelistic activity on the part of ... (more)

It all begins at the table. A long table dressed in an oversized tablecloth and covered with various pyrex dishes, fiesta bowls, covered casseroles, dutch ovens, and cake plates. The tradition is familiar, the recipes are old and new, the people are known and unknown. But by the end of the evening, ... (more)

Headline: Draw closer to God in the ordinary moments of your day. Through lyrical anecdotes, Southern wit, and scriptural reflection, Pastor Thomas Steagald offers this sprawling oak of a work, rooted deeply in a life of prayer. This sepia-toned memoir takes you on Steagald's daily pastoral roun... (more)

Familiarity with the Lord's Prayer has bred widespread complacency. With penetrating accuracy and insight, Derek Thomas reveals how the prayer is a clear guide to that most vital component of our spiritual health - our prayer life. Even in today's post Christian society the Lord's Prayer remains... (more)

This book is a practical collection of articles from the College of Preachers for everybody involved in preaching, regularly or occasionally. Designed to stimulate thought and provide guidance for practice, it presents encouragement, fresh ideas and suggestions for further reflection and study, and ... (more)

In the days immediately following 9/11, Joseph Stowell attended a special Chicago Prayer Breakfast. He was encouraged to learn there was much interest in God and spirituality among the attendees. He was troubled, however, by the subtle implication common among the speakers that day that Jesus, with ... (more)