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Are You Jesus?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Are you revealing Jesus to those you meet? Every day, we’re given that opportunity. . . . Joshua McClure. Are You Jesus? 184p., $14.99, Deep River Books. We all need to ask ourselves this and answer in a personal way. In a … Continue reading →

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Israel, the Church, and the Middle East

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Carl Simmons

So, what should the Christian’s attitudes toward Israel be—historically, politically, and especially spiritually? Darrell L. Bock & Mitch Glaser. Israel, the Church, and the Middle East: A Biblical Response to the Current Conflict. 304p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. The relationship between … Continue reading →

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Being a Proverbial Student

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Ready to go to college? Just one question: Why? Are you there to gather information, or to learn? Jeral Williams. Being a Proverbial Student: Getting a Degree vs. Getting an Education. 128p., $13.99, Deep River Books.  Parents and other support groups are understandably … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Know someone struggling with mental illness? Of course you do. This book will give you insight into their condition, and how to minister to it. . . . Steve Bloem. The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness. 192p., $18.99, Kregel Ministry. … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Parenting

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Learn how to grow kids for the harvest. . . . Nate Davis, M.Ed. Strawberry Parenting: Grow Kids Who Thrive! 160p.,$13.99, Deep River Books. Though Scripture is full of principles for parents to follow, the moment-by-moment application of those truths is … Continue reading →

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Best Bible Books: New Testament Resources

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Carl Simmons

That should be self-explanatory enough. For pastors, teachers, and other Bible scholars who want to know where to dig deeper…. John Glynn. Best Bible Books: New Testament Resources. Michael H. Burer, ed. 336p., $27.99, Kregel Academic. There are thousands of … Continue reading →

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Alive: Gospel Sexuality for Students

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Carl Simmons

A high-school/young adult curriculum for the not-faint-of-heart. . . . Cooper Pinson. Alive: Gospel Sexuality for Students. 136p., $15.99, New Growth Press. In a changing culture where feelings about our identity inform our sexual choices, this ten-week small group resource … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on the Book of the Twelve

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Aka more commentary about the Minor Prophets than you can shake a stick at. . . . Michael Shepherd. A Commentary on the Book of the Twelve: The Minor Prophets. 528p., $38.99, Kregel Academic. The books of the twelve Minor … Continue reading →

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C3: Christ Centered Coaching

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Carl Simmons

While we’re on the subject of athletes, here’s a book to help you coaches out there to not only develop your students as athletes, but more importantly as followers of Christ: Dr. D. B. Holstein. C3: Christ Centered Coaching—Utilizing Faith to … Continue reading →

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Listen Up

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Need a preschool-through-middle school curriculum? Well, in that case. . . . Marty Machowski. Listen Up: Jesus’s Parables for Sunday School. Includes DVD of curriculum text + music CD, $159.99, New Growth Press. Everyone, including children, loves a good story, … Continue reading →

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