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God's Word tells us we must "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15). This updated classic from Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell will give you the tools you need to do just that. The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated-because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, bestselling author Josh McDowell gave Christian readers the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and sceptics. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions.

The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we're called on to push past our fears and act with strength. With How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Mariann Budde teaches us to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it's a journey that we can choose to undertake every day.Bishop Budde explores the full range of decisive moments, from the most visible and dramatic (the decision to go), to the internal and personal (the decision to stay), to brave choices made with an eye toward the future (the decision to start), those born of suffering (the decision to accept that which we did not choose), and those that come unexpectedly (the decision to step up to the plate). Drawing on examples ranging from Harry Potter to the Gospel According to Luke, she seamlessly weaves together personal experiences with stories from Scripture, history, and pop culture to underscore both the universality of these moments and the particular call each one of us must heed when they arrive.How We Learn to Be Brave will provide much-needed fortitude and insight to anyone searching for answers in uncertain times.

Read the story of Noah and his ark.Have fun colouring in the Bible scenes.The perfect introduction to Bible stories, Colour with the Bible combines simple retellings with engaging pictures to colour.Colour with the Bible: Noah's Ark:*Helps kids have fun as they discover well-known Bible stories*Includes engaging scenes to colour in*Has a cut-out carry handle for kids on the go!*Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs*Is a perfect gift for children 4 years and overThe Colour with the Bible series provides a fun-filled introduction to well-known Bible stories for children aged 4 to 7.

In 1956, five young American men were martyred by Auca Indians in the jungles of Eucador as they attempted to reach them with the gospel. The widow of one of those men, here records the remarkable story of their courage and devotion to Christ.

The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes the ERV Holy Bible easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it!Many extra features are included to help you understand the Bible, including introductions to each Bible book, 164 studies that dig deeper into key passages, and 275 insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. The ERV Holy Bible is the perfect choice to help you get into the Bible for yourself and develop strong foundations in the faith.Content Benefits:The ERV Holy Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live out God’s Word today.•Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate•Simple to understand•Anglicized text, with UK spelling and grammar•Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out reading the Bible•Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into the Bible•Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of each Bible book•Introductions to both the Old and New Testaments help set the scene•164 Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages•275 Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses•Easy to read type in two columns•Font size 8.5pt•A dictionary helps explains difficult or key words•How to read the Bible section helps readers get started•Maps of key periods•A list of Bible verses to help in various situations•Presentation page•Ribbon marker•Adapted from the Authentic Youth Bible

Read the story of Jonah and the whale.Have fun colouring in the Bible scenes.The perfect introduction to Bible stories, Colour with the Bible combines simple retellings with engaging pictures to colour.Colour with the Bible: Jonah and the Big Fish:*Helps kids have fun as they discover well-known Bible stories*Includes engaging scenes to colour in*Has a cut-out carry handle for kids on the go!*Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs*Is a perfect gift for children 4 years and overThe Colour with the Bible series provides a fun-filled introduction to well-known Bible stories for children aged 4 to 7.

Read the story of the Good Samaritan.Have fun colouring in the Bible scenes.The perfect introduction to Bible stories, Colour with the Bible combines simple retellings with engaging pictures to colour.Colour with the Bible: The Good Samaritan:*Helps kids have fun as they discover well-known Bible stories*Includes engaging scenes to colour in*Has a cut-out carry handle for kids on the go!*Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs*Is a perfect gift for children 4 years and overThe Colour with the Bible series provides a fun-filled introduction to well-known Bible stories for children aged 4 to 7.

Read the storyof the exodus and learn how God saved his people from slavery in Egypt. The perfect introduction to Bible stories for young children, the Children'sBible Stories series combines simple retellings with charmingillustrations. Children'sBible Stories: Moses and the Red Sea:* Helps kids aged 4 to 6 discover the well-known Bible story* Includes engaging colour illustrations* Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs* Is perfect for early readers

Read one of themost famous stories Jesus told and learn how he shows us that we should lookafter all of those in need. The perfect introduction to Bible stories for young children, the Children'sBible Stories series combines simple retellings with charmingillustrations. Children'sBible Stories: The Good Samaritan:* Helps kids aged 4 to 6 discover the well-known Bible story* Includes engaging colour illustrations* Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs* Is perfect for early readers

Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759 -1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the centre of this heroic life was a passionate twenty year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies, a victory achieved just three days before his death in 1833. Metaxas discovers in this unsung hero a man of whom it can truly be said: he changed the world. Before Wilberforce, few thought slavery was unjust. After Wilberforce, most societies in the world came to see it as a great moral wrong.

The inspiring life of Jim Elliot, a missionary who was martyred in the jungles of Ecuador as he attempted to reach the Huaorani people with the gospel. Few books have had such a great impact as this life and testament of Jim Elliot written by his wife, Elisabeth. He was a man of passion and a man of prayer, an earthly man with a heavenly mind, whose story continues to inspire today. Shadow of the Almighty chronicles Jim's journey from childhood in Oregon and his college days at Wheaton to the mission field of Ecuador where he eventually gave his life, aged 28. Full of journal excerpts and personal letters, we are introduced to this great man, his struggles, his ambitions, his loves, his dreams and his all-consuming passion for Christ and his kingdom. Discover the extraordinary story of Jim Elliot and be challenged to give your life wholeheartedly to Christ. Content Benefits: Uncover the inspirational story of Jim Elliot, one of the great missionary heroes of the faith, and be challenged to trust your whole life to God, whatever the circumstances. Inspiring story of a man of faith who trusted GodDemonstrates the upmost courage and devotion to ChristRiveting account of a missionary's life in EcuadorPart of the new Classic Authentic Lives SeriesAn inspiring and fascinating look at one of the heroes of the faithIdeal reading for those who have read Through Gates of SplendourPerfect book to encourage someone in their faithIdeal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the worldGreat gift idea for any occasionBinding - PaperbackPages - 368Publisher - Authentic Media

What would cause an eighteen-year-old senior class president and home-coming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disobey and disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother's heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because they think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person and didn't even speak the language? A passion to follow Jesus. Katie Davis left over Christmas break of her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people of Uganda and the needs she saw that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, is in the process of adopting thirteen children in Uganda and has established a ministry, Amazima, that feeds and sends hundreds more to school while teaching them the Word of Jesus Christ. Kisses from Katie invites readers on a journey of radical love down the red dirt roads of Uganda. You'll laugh and cry with Katie as she follows Jesus into the impossible and finds joy and beauty beneath the dust. Katie and her children delight in saying yes to the people God places in front of them and challenge readers to do the same, changing the world one person at a time. Content Benefits: This story of one young woman's decision to serve the Lord by living with and loving the people of Uganda will inspire you to see how God uses all of us for his purposes. Inspiring story of a woman of faith who trusted GodRiveting account of a ministry in UgandaKatie's next chapter of ministry is recorded in Daring to HopeAn inspiring and fascinating biographyIdeal reading for those who have been inspired by missionary biographiesPerfect book to encourage someone in their faithIdeal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the worldGreat gift idea for any occasionBinding - PaperbackPages - 288Publisher - Authentic Media

Taken from the Authentic Youth Bible, this stand-alone gospel of Mark is an ideal outreach resource or introduction to the Bible for teens. This gospel of Mark includes plenty of great features specifically designed to help teens understand the Bible: - FIND YOUR BEARINGS with advice on how to read the Bible- SIZE UP THE SETTING and discover the "Who", "When" and "What" of Mark- DIG DEEPER and explore key passages with the help of "Bible Bits"- PROBE PASSAGES with "Insights" that explain the meaning or context of certain verses and passages. The contemporary language in the ERV translation makes this gospel easy to get into, so that teens will get a lot out of it!

When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with "Die a Happy Man," his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed. Her husband was being anointed the hottest new star in country music-for a song he had written about her. He was living his dream. Lauren was elated, but she was also wrestling with some big questions, not the least of which was, how can I live my own life of purpose? Lauren offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband's fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. Live in Love is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose. Includes colour photos throughout. Content Benefits: From sharing the romance of their hand-written wedding vows, to letting readers in on obstacles they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, Live in Love takes an intimate look at one couple's life-and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery. Gives an insight into the personal lives of Country Music superstar Thomas Rhett and his wife LaurenExplores how Lauren Akins coped with being tossed into the role of one of America's sweethearts as Thomas Rhett made his relationship with Lauren the subject of many of his hit songsLooks at the reality of keep your own identity and dreams alive in a relationshipLauren provides a relatable and friendly voice to help you navigate the pressures of modern family lifeExplores the process of adoption and the highs and lows this bringsAuthor does humanitarian work with Love One International in UgandaIdeal reading for fans of the TV series Nashville or country music loversPerfect gift book for any occasionColour photos are interspersed throughout the bookBinding - HardbackPages - 336Publisher - Authentic Media

Very few books on dating have stood the test of time like Passion and Purity. Its much-needed message remains strong and hopeful in an age when doing whatever feels right is common practice. Using her own life as an example, Elisabeth Elliot guides singles of both genders and of any age on how to put their love lives under the authority of Jesus Christ. Passion and Purity covers dating issues such as: how to know which person is the right one to marry; loving passionately while remaining sexually pure; the mans and womans role in relationships; putting Gods desires ahead of personal desires; how far is too far, physically.

Son of Hamas is now available with an all-new chapter about events since the books release such as the revelation of Mosabs Israeli intelligence handlers true identity, and Homeland Securitys effort to deport the author.Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status ... and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader.In Son of Hamas, Mosab reveals new information about the worlds most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to love your enemies is the only way to peace in the Middle East.

NEWDarlene Deibler RoseSet during World War II, this is the gripping true story of a courageous missionarys faith and her remarkable triumph over the hardships of life in the New Guinea jungles and a Japanese internment camp. 224 pages, from OM.

Eric Liddell, the Scottish 400m Olympic champion from the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris was immortalized in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. His refusal to race on a Sunday is now legendary. His story, however, goes far beyond the restrictions of a 2-hour movie. This vivid biography recounts the highs and lows of Liddell’s athletics career, and uncovers his life after the Olympics as a missionary, and internment camp prisoner, in war-torn China. Drawing upon interviews with Liddell’s surviving family and friends, Julian Wilson brings Eric to life through fascinating anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and rare photographs.Discover the secret behind Eric Liddell’s enduring legacy - the complete surrender of his life to God.

The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes this gospel easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it!Many extra features are included in this gospel edition to help you easily understand it, including advice on how to read the Bible, an introduction to the book of Matthew, studies that dig deeper into key passages, and insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses.This Gospel of Matthew is the perfect introduction to the life of Jesus and will help you to start reading the Bible for yourself.Content Benefits:The ERV Holy Bible Gospel of Matthew is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live out God's Word today.*A full text gospel with extra notes and features*Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate*Simple to understand*Anglicized text, with UK spelling and grammar*Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out reading the Bible*Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into the Bible*Suitable for anyone wanting to explore who Jesus is*Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of Matthew's gospel*Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages*Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses*Easy to read type in two columns*Suitable for use as an outreach resource for churches

A 365 devotional that encourages women to live all out for Jesus in the midst of their busy lives. Jesus gave us the greatest love of all. We are called not just to keep it to ourselves, but to overflow with that love to others. But how can we really do that in the busyness of our lives? In these daily devotions, women from many walks of life share insights on scripture and practical life lessons to gently encourage you to live for Jesus, and to be more like him in your thoughts, character, and actions. Discover godly wisdom that will help you navigate the world as a Christian woman and live out God's unique purpose for yourlife. Content Benefits: - This daily devotional will help you to be more like Jesus in your character, attitudes and actions. - 365 daily devotions- Each devotion includes a Bible reading, a reflection and a prayer- Written by women from the Activate Your Life charity for women- Encourages readers to be more like Jesus- Helps women navigate the modern world and all its challenges- Shares practical life lessons and stories that women can relate to- Conversational and encouraging tone- Suitable for women of any age and at any stage of life- Ribbon marker- Hardback cover makes this a perfect inspirational gift idea for a woman

Read the story of the Man on the Roof.Have fun colouring in the Bible scenes.The perfect introduction to Bible stories, Colour with the Bible combines simple retellings with engaging pictures to colour.Colour with the Bible: The Man on the Roof:*Helps kids have fun as they discover well-known Bible stories*Includes engaging scenes to colour in*Has a cut-out carry handle for kids on the go!*Is ideal for Sunday schools and kids clubs*Is a perfect gift for children 4 years and overThe Colour with the Bible series provides a fun-filled introduction to well-known Bible stories for children aged 4 to 7.

Autism affects not only the autistic person, but also everyone with whom they come into contact. Families can face a long and often bewildering journey from the moment they notice the first possible signs of autism.As the father of an autistic child himself, Cavan Wood combines real-life stories with clear information to help parents better understand autism and support their child through diagnosis and the social contexts they will encounter through life. Entertaining Angels also shows how schools, workplaces and churches can become friendlier places for autistic people. Recognising that all people are made in the image of God, Cavan Wood offers practical tips on creating inclusive and transformative communities where all are valued and welcomed.Content Benefits:Cavan Wood distils autism information in an accessible way that will help support families facing a diagnosis, and encourages the wider community to be more welcoming to those on the autism spectrum.Provides helpful information to better understand autism*Helps parents recognise signs on the autism spectrum*Helpful tips on navigating home life, school and the workplace*Includes personal stories of real-life experiences*Questions for reflection are included*Frames autism within a Christian context*Shares a practical vision for creating autism-friendly churches*Suitable for parents wanting information and help on autism*Helpful for friends and families who want to support a loved one with autism*Useful for school leaders, employers and church leaders who want to be more accommodating to the needs of autistic people*Content advice provided by an autism charity

The International Children's Bible is not an adult Bible especially packaged for children. It has specifically been translated directly from the Hebrew and Greek texts into English so that it can be read and understood by children between the ages of 6 and 12. The ICB is a full text Bible that every child will be delighted to own. With guidance, daily Bible reading can easily become a pleasurable habit that will last a lifetime. Content Benefits: With simpler language and extra notes and helps, the ICB is the perfect Bible for a child who is ready to move on from a picture Bible to a full text Bible. A popular choice for primary schools buying Bibles for their school leavers and for Sunday Schools at prize giving, as well as for personal use.Allows Sunday School leaders to teach the Bible in an accessible yet accurate way.Enables children to engage with the Bible for themselves.Ideal for children at Key Stage 2.Contemporary Translation.Anglicised text, with UK spelling and grammar.Difficult words and expressions are replaced with simple phrases children can easily understand.Large, easy to read type in two columns.Simple footnotes explain names, customs and phrases to help children as they read along.32 full colour illustrations with multi-cultural images help children understand popular stories.A dictionary, conveniently placed at the back of the Bible for easy reference, helps explains difficult words and phrases.Presentation page.Colour maps.Ribbon marker to help keep your place.Bible diary of key events.List of the miracles of Jesus with Bible references.List of the stories Jesus told with Bible references.List of Paul's missionary journeys with time line.Page for personal notes.40 fascinating questions and answers.Table of weights and measures.A list of Bible verses to help in various situations.Binding - HardbackPages - 1584Publisher - Authentic Media

Adrian works through the alphabet, combining one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces - a laugh-out-loud book on Christians and Christian culture. What are the two most important things in the universe? Bacon sandwiches and salvation, according to Adrian Plass. In this book, he combines one-line definitions with more thoughtful pieces, producing a volume that will make you laugh, cry - and reflect. Despite the fact that someone once offered him five million pounds never to write another word for publication (one hilarious story recounted here) this is a glorious book. Vintage Plass. 'Doubt: more or less frequent visitor who should be allowed in when he knocks at the door and sat firmly down in a corner. As long as he is neither fed nor entertained he will usually get bored after a while and go away.' 'Ineffable: (1) cannot be expressed in words (2) cannot be sworn at. 'Oblivion: nothing to worry about.' 'Go in peace: (1) injunction to the congregation at the end of communion (2) something that is only possible for those blessed with an en-suite bathroom and toilet.' 'Pillar of the church: big thick thing that holds everything up and restricts vision.' "Healing, life-affirming and full of hope."Rob Frost "Subversive but not destructive, cutting but never unkind, the man helps me to want to remain a Christian. Brilliant, fun, laugh-out-loud stuff."Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster Adrian Plass is one of today's most successful Christian authors. He has written over twenty books in the last eighteen years, including The Son of God is Dancing.

A little while ago, concerned that the next time they got together, one of them would be in a coffin, Jeff Lucas and Adrian Plass decided to start exchanging letters and this book is the result. Breathtakingly honest, funny, moving and immensely enjoyable, Seriously Funny is a celebration of 21st century Christianity as well as a no-holds barred expose of its sillier side. And they are equally hard on themselves their most embarrassing moments are a joy to read. Adrian Plass and Jeff Lucas are renowned for their ability to express the silly side of Christian culture, and to cut through our pretensions and foibles with incisive wit. In this candid, moving, hilarious book, they join comedic forces to challenge and entertain us.

Adrian Plass has been delighting readers with his poetry for over twenty-five years, and this book finally brings it all together in one volume. As he says, 'To have them all, good, not so good, simple, complicated, light-hearted, funny, serious, sensible and silly collected into one volume is more exciting than I can say.'Funny, poignant, challenging and downright hysterical - these poems will delight readers. Some were born from times of incredible personal difficulty. Others have come from his visits to dangerous and poor parts of the world. Others come from his love affair with the Church. All of them reflect the man, his faith, his life and his joy

The classic text on examining the evidence for the Resurrection. Convinced that the story wasn't true, Frank Morison started to write about Jesus' last days. However, as he studied this crucial period something happened... First published in 1930, this is an in-depth exploration of what happened between the death of Jesus and the resurrection as recorded in the Bible. Using many information sources, this is crammed with vital detail that every Christian should know and is also a powerful tool for persuasion of those questioning Christianity. Writing this book changed Morison's life. Will you let it change yours?

Questions regarding the role of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts in the life of the believer and the church today continue to be asked. Professor Max Turner suggests that the place to begin answering such questions is the New Testament. What do the writers of the New Testament say about the work of the Holy Spirit, and how can we understand spiritual gifts for today? Turner looks carefully at the gospels of Luke and John and the writings of Paul and explores how they took over and developed Old Testament and Intertestamental notions of the Spirit. Then he asks how looking at ancient witnesses informs our contemporary understanding. A comprehensive 400 page study that looks at issues such as prophecy, healing, tongues, and a Trinitarian Pneumatology in which Turner moves from the horizon of the original text with balance to the contemporary context. "The author intends to provide a middle way between Pentecostal theology and more traditional forms of Christianity. Readers from both sides will have to decide how much of this ideal Turner has actually achieved. From the perspective of more conservative theology, the book offers little interaction with sources outside of the Pentecostal/ charismatic and Evangelical traditions. From the Pentecostal perspective, the book hardly interacts with the experiential approach of a Pentecostal theology to spiritual gifts. To both sides, the book should therefore be perceived as an invitation to combine the wisdom and insights of the different traditions for a more inclusive and ecumenical perspective in the future. In this sense, The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts has opened the doors to further dialogue and interactions not only on the formal academic level but also among pastors, church leaders, and others who seek to maintain the unity of the Spirit."-Pneuma Review

A critical assessment of church planting strategies and practices, offering a biblical, theological and historical foundation for this component of mission. Attention is given to the postmodern and post-Christendom context for contemporary church planting. This is really a book on ecclesiology and mission from an Anabaptist perspective, using church planting as a way in to a range of issues.