The Pebble in the Church’s Shoe – by Michael Smith
Philemon 8-22 For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of …
When disagreement threatens relationships – By Glen Money
It was men’s store in Athens, Ga., in the fall of 1989. After sizing me up, the veteran salesman leaned in and asked,“ What do you do for a living?” …
Jesus and His World: The Archeological Evidence
by Craig A. Evans Craig Evans provides an overview of archeological discoveries that give insight into the world in which Jesus lived. Written for non-experts, the book consists of five …
Faithful Innovation: The Rule of God and a Christian Practical Wisdom
By Paul A. Lewis This book claims that a distinctively Christian ethic entails developing the virtue of a practical wisdom guided by a vision of the kingdom or rule of …
Short Stories by Jesus
By Amy-Jill Levine Amy-Jill Levine is a Jewish New Testament scholar who brings fresh insights to bear on nine of Jesus’ parables. She does so by helping us understand them …
The First of Us: Matthew & Simon – by Michael Smith
Matthew 9:9; Luke 6:14-16 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got …
TRANSFORMING MISSION: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission
by David J. Bosch (1991) – David Bosch offers a comprehensive look at successive developments in the history of the Christian mission. The back cover of the 19th printing of …
The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus’ Sayings
by John Sanford – The stories and parables of Jesus are beloved teachings that impart spiritual truth and offer glimpses into the reality of God’s kingdom. In his book, The …
“The Jesus Worldview Initiative could be the transforming agent the church needs… and knowing what Jesus said and did is essential.” Hulitt Gloer, Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Christian Scriptures …
“Calling Christians to a higher and better-informed loyalty to the teachings of Jesus is the high ground we want to occupy. We don’t want to inhabit the low ground of …