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The Parables

Posted on March 15, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

An in-depth look at the power of Jesus’ parables. . . . Douglas D. Webster. The Parables: Jesus’s Friendly Subversive Speech. 240p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. Jesus’s parables used familiar situations to convey deep spiritual truths in ways that are provocative … Continue reading →

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Biblical Economic Policy

Posted on March 8, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

One way of looking at the world of economics biblically. . . . David Arnott and Sergiy Saydometov. Biblical Economic Policy: Ten Scriptural Truths for Fiscal and Monetary Decision-Making. 400p., $16.99, Deep River Books. What does the Bible say about … Continue reading →

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Crazy Church Ladies

Posted on March 1, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

The true story of how a group of “church ladies” took on the world of sex trafficking. . . . Gwen Adams. Crazy Church Ladies: The Priceless Story of an Unlikely Group Winning the War against Trafficking. 160p., $15.99, Deep … Continue reading →

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Talking about Ethics

Posted on February 22, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A tough set of subjects in a surprisingly conversational tone. . . . Michael S. Jones, Mark J. Farnham, and David L. Saxon. Talking about Ethics: A Conversational Approach to Moral Dilemmas. 384p., $29.99, Kregel Academic. Talking about Ethics provides the … Continue reading →

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Biblical Worship

Posted on February 15, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A survey of biblical worship, from the source itself to the present day. . . . Benjamin K. Forrest, Walter C. Kaiser Jr., and Vernon M. Whaley, eds. Biblical Worship: Theology for God’s Glory. Biblical Theology for the Church. 544p., … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Biblical Interpretation

Posted on February 8, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

For those ready to wade into the theological deep end. . . . Andreas J. Köstenberger & Richard D. Patterson. An Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology. 2nd edition. 704p., $51.99, Kregel Academic. In … Continue reading →

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The First Stone

Posted on February 1, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

A historical novel of redemption. . . . Kim Pearson Weise. The First Stone. $15.99, Deep River Books. Chava is still just a girl when she makes a life-changing decision; to escape from abuse that threatens to follow her, she … Continue reading →

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Kerux Commentaries: Hebrews

Posted on January 25, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Herbert W. Bateman IV and Steven Smith. Hebrews: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 342p., $36.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and teachers to understand and effectively present the main message in a biblical text. Each … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry

Posted on January 18, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Phil A. Newton. 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry. 320p., $23.99, Kregel Academic. In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of … Continue reading →

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Engaging Generation Z

Posted on January 11, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Youth ministry for the next generation . . . . Tim Mc Knight. Engaging Generation Z: Raising the Bar for Youth Ministry. 192p., $17.99, Kregel Ministry. To disciple the youth in our student ministries today, we have to understand the … Continue reading →

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