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Devotions on F.I.R.E.

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Carl Simmons

I’ve worked on several of Ken’s books of commentaries, and with this one he brings his inductive F.I.R.E. format to a year-long devotional form. Enjoy. . . . Ken Burge. Devotions on F.I.R.E. 384p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Readers of Devotions … Continue reading →

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New Growth Press minibooks

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Carl Simmons

I’ve worked on (and still am working on) too many of these to list out here, but trust me, there’s probably a minibook for any counseling situation you or someone you know is facing. And you’ll likely recognize some of … Continue reading →

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Is There More? Resurrecting Communion

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Just in time for the Easter season . . . and any season where you desire to bring more meaning into the Lord’s Supper . . . David Warnick. Is There More? Resurrecting Communion. 160p., $13.99, Deep River Books. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Truth Matters: Knowing God and Yourself

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Carl Simmons

Honestly, I enjoyed working on this one quite a bit. It breaks down the basics of the Christian faith, even as it draws from the deeper well of church tradition. In short, it’s simple but rich…. Andrew Petiprin. Truth Matters: … Continue reading →

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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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