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Everything in a man’s life hinges on the kind of man he is. Yet, none of us is naturally a godly man. That's something we have to learn, pursue, and cultivate. We need a manual to help us. This book is a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be, and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, your doctrine, and more. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, to both process the way the Lord is growing you, and read in a group with other men. As you grow in these areas of your life, you'll become the kind of man God desires to use in your family, your church, and the world. J. Josh Smith is the pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia. He and his wife Andrea have four daughters and one son. You can purchase his books at Lifeway https://www.lifeway.com/ or Amazon. The Titus Te

10 Women Who Changed the World is seminary president Daniel L. Akin’s powerful tribute to the transformational work done by some truly inspiring female Christian missionaries. With each profile, he journeys into the heart of that gospel servant’s mission-minded story and makes a compelling connection to a similar account from the Bible. By reading each missionary story, and how each woman embodies a certain passage of Scripture, prepare to be challenged and inspired to follow in their footsteps—because intentionally living on mission isn’t something reserved for heroes of the past. It’s something each one of us can pursue in everyday life! Women featured in this book:  Sarah Hall Boardman Judson (and how she embodies Psalm 138)  Eleanor Chesnut (and how she embodies John 13:34–35)  Ann Hasseltine Judson (and how she embodies Psalm 142)  Harriet Newell (and how she embodies Psalm 116)  Darlene Deibler Rose (and how she embodies Psalm 27)  Betsey Stockton (and how she embodies 1 Corinthian

How to Make Sense of Jesus' Divine Claims. Do you ever wonder if Jesus really claimed to be God? Maybe you've heard people say, “Jesus never said he was God,” or you've been asked, “Why believe Jesus is divine if he never claimed it?” These challenges aren’t just from non-Christians—they show up in church, too. Even if you’re not coming from a place of skepticism, you might still question how well church teachings about Jesus match up with what he actually said. So, did the historical Jesus really claim to be divine? This book is here to give you confidence in the historicity of Jesus’ claim to divinity. It’s designed to help you explain your faith in a world that increasingly doubts the Bible’s portrayal of Jesus. Instead of focusing on what Jesus’ followers believed, this book takes a different approach—it looks at what Jesus’ enemies thought. How did they interpret his words and actions? Their perspective can help you understand the historical validity of Jesus’ divine claim. In this book, biblica

A Pastor Looks at Physical Exercise and Its Potential to Serve Spiritual Life and Joy. We live in an age dominated by screens. For many, life is sedentary, and it’s become increasingly difficult to prioritize physical activity. Quietly conformed to this new normal, they feel sluggish and unmotivated. Others, however, have become entangled in a fitness culture that prioritizes the self, fuels pride, and coddles idolatry. Is it possible to make exercise holy? A Little Theology of Exercise explores how stewarding our bodies can serve the soul, honor God, and bless others. Combining biblical texts with practical guidance, pastor and author David Mathis encourages readers to embrace modest exercise as a way to deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of Christ and then reflect his love in the world. By placing Christ at the center of physical training, readers will discover a greater joy in exercise and an even deeper joy in their relationship with God. Christ Centered: Demonstrates how effective body stewar

David Bentley Hart’s translation of the New Testament, first published in 2017, was hailed as a “remarkable feat” and as a “strange, disconcerting, radical version of a strange, disconcerting manifesto of profoundly radical values.” In this second edition, which includes a powerful new preface and more than a thousand changes to the text, Hart’s purpose remains the same: to render the original Greek texts faithfully, free of doctrine and theology, awakening readers to the uncanniness that often lies hidden beneath doctrinal layers. Through his startling translation, with its raw, unfinished quality, Hart reveals a world conceptually quite unlike our own. “It was a world,” he writes, “in which the heavens above were occupied by celestial spiritual potentates of questionable character, in which angels ruled the nations of the earth as local gods, in which demons prowled the empty places, . . . and in which the entire cosmos was for many an eternal divine order and for many others a darkened prison house.” He

Discover the Heart of God Through the Old Testament Knowing God Through the Old Testament brings together three of Christopher J. H. Wright's best loved books: Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, and Knowing the Holy Spirit Through the Old Testament. Each volume focuses on one of the three persons of the Trinity. Here's what you'll find in each part:  Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament Explores images found in biblical narratives, psalms, and prophetic texts of the Old Testament  Depicts God as both tender and terrifying, challenging to nations yet deeply personal  Highlights God's loving care, provision, discipline, and forgiveness Describes the God Jesus knew, and the one we can know as Father Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament Explores Jesus' self-understanding as both Son of Man and Son of God from his deep roots in the Hebrew Scriptures Reveals Jesus as the one who fulfilled Israel's God-given mission

Just as two bookends hold together a row of books, the covenant of works and the covenant of grace hold together the storyline of Scripture. Join a host of twenty-six scholars, including O. Palmer Robertson, Michael J. Kruger, and Scott R. Swain, as they explore how the concept of covenant is clearly taught in Scripture and how it lays the foundation for other doctrines of salvation. This monumental work is Trinitarian, eschatological, historical, confessional, and practical, presenting readers with a great hope and consolation: the covenant-making God is a covenant-keeping God. Guy Prentiss Waters (PhD, Duke University) is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson. He is the author or editor of fifteen books and numerous chapters, articles, and reviews. He is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

A Topic-by-Topic Look at Tim Keller's Best Teaching on Christian Living Pastor and author Timothy Keller (1950–2023) built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church and cofounding the Gospel Coalition. With sharp biblical insight that has shaped countless church leaders, along with counsel on the Christian life that has stirred and strengthened audiences worldwide, Keller’s teaching promises to influence generations to come. Synthesizing Keller’s work topic by topic, each chapter of this book highlights a key aspect of the Christian life—covering his views on prayer, suffering, friendship, vocation, intimacy with God, and more. Written by pastor Matt Smethurst, Tim Keller on the Christian Life draws from Keller’s nearly 50 years of sermons, conference messages, and books to share practical theological insight that will galvanize leaders and laypeople alike. A Look Back at Tim Keller’s Prolific Ministry: Draws from four decades of sermons and 30-plus books, as well

How will we be able to recognize the Messiah?  Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through passages in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings—which together comprise the Tanakh (the Old Testament). In Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?, Messianic Jewish author David Brickner likewise guides us through twelve prophecies from all three sections of the Tanakh to show: why God promised a Messiah. how God planned to bless the whole world through the Jewish people. the location and strange circumstances of the Messiah's birth. how and why the Messiah would suffer and die. how the Messiah would exceed human limitations . . . and more. You'll also find stories of contemporary Jewish people who discovered compelling connections to Jesus in their own Bibles. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or a committed believer—if you are in search of truth, this book is for you. Come and see how God's timeless pl

The evil that afflicts our lives often leaves us confused and directionless, wounded and powerless. How should we respond to evil's power to assault us? How can we understand God's work in a world that seems all too often to be permeated with evil? Narrating her own wrestling with evil as well as engaging in biblical and philosophical analysis, biblical scholar Ingrid Faro explores the many dimensions to evil. Soberly honest, biblically engaged, and theologically nuanced, Demystifying Evil examines the power of evil to disrupt and fragment our lives and tempt us to collude with it. But evil does not have the last word. Faro takes us on a journey into the book of Genesis, the Ancient Near East culture, the cross, and her own story of suffering to engage the undoing of evil. Dr. Ingrid Faro (PhD, MDiv) is Professor of Old Testament and Coordinator of the MA in Old Testament–Jerusalem University College Program at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She previously served as Dean of Academic Affairs at

Breakthrough Copywriting: How to Generate Quick Cash with the Written Word. In this book, you’ll learn how direct marketers shatter sales records with the written word.  Many people find copywriting confusing. But Breakthrough Copywriting: How to Make Quick Cash with the Written Word, makes it simple—by breaking everything down into a clear, step-by-step process.  There’s something for everyone. New copywriters will get a complete toolkit. Experienced marketers will benefit from new strategies and tactics.  You’ll discover:• How to build a powerful sales message that makes money • Secrets of headlines that all but force prospects to read your message • Easy shortcuts to creating profitable bullet points • Negative optism: a revolutionary new way to create empathy with prospects • Stories that boost sales—how to write them, step-by-step • Insider secrets for “amping up” the emotional power of your copy • How to put it all together to build trust in prospects and close the sale  Whether you are a f

A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity The history of African American Christianity is one of the determined faith of a people driven to pursue spiritual and social uplift for themselves and others to God's glory. Yet stories of faithful Black Christians have often been forgotten or minimized. The dynamic witness of the Black church in the United States is an essential part of Christian history that must be heard and dependably retold. In this groundbreaking two-volume work, Walter R. Strickland II does just that through a theological-intellectual history highlighting the ways theology has formed and motivated Black Christianity across the centuries. Through his original research he has identified five theological anchors grounding African Americans in Christian orthodoxy: Big God Jesus Conversion and walking in the Spirit The Good Book Deliverance In volume 1, a narrative history, Strickland tells the story of these themes from the 1600s to the present. He explor

Christian schools only have two major sources of revenues: tuition and philanthropy. The Christian School and Philanthropy delves deeply into how school leaders can raise transformational philanthropic dollars. At times story telling, at times grittily detailed, at times reflective, we challenge secular assumptions about donor motivation, the nature of the donor, and typical fund-raising scenarios. In its place, we provide a deeply Biblical narrative pulling from the examples of Jesus’ own fund-raising committee, the travels of Paul, and the extraordinary fund-raising achievements of the Hebrew Scriptures. Backed by the latest research from multiple sources, and proven in the experience of our Christian schools, we offer you practical pathways irrespective of the size of your school. Professionals and volunteers alike will find helpful strategies and tactics to take your school to the next level. SIMON JEYNES CSM Consultant, Executive Coach Simon is co-founder and Strategy  Director of Christian Scho

David Goldberg is the CEO of Edge Studio. Edge Studio is an international voice over casting and recording facility, and one of the most recognized voice acting schools in the world. We’ve completed over 13,000 projects spanning numerous high-profile projects such as Nike, Google, Microsoft, and major news networks like NPR, CNN, and NBC. Currently, I Oversee All Areas of Our Business.  I interact with everyone in the office daily to ensure that every customer is receiving the best possible experience. I am directly involved with marketing, production, casting, sales, training, and internal operations. I am always available to customers and make certain that each is treated as though they are the most important one that Edge Studio has regardless of how much money they spend. Started Edge Studio by myself and continue to grow the operation to a team of very impressive experts Partnered with related businesses to further expand the suite of services offered to customers Pride myself on only

The unique richness of the book of Job cannot be simply explained—it must be experienced.While Job presents challenges for scholars, ministry leaders, and laypeople, it also contains powerful lessons on faith and perseverance in the face of suffering that we all need to hear. In Wrestling with Job, Bill Kynes, a lifelong pastor, and his son Will Kynes, a Job scholar, guide readers on a journey through this complex text. Each chapter combines exposition, spiritual application, and a deeper look at some of the thornier aspects of the text. Complete with reflection questions for groups or individuals, this book equips anyone wondering how the lessons of Job apply to their own lives to consider how they too might practice defiant faith. Bill Kynes (PhD, Cambridge) has been the senior pastor at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, Virginia, since 1986. He is a senior teaching fellow with the C. S. Lewis Institute and a member of the TGC Council and has been a Veritas Forum speaker. His books inc

What are the real-world stories that great persuaders use to make deals, close sales and bring masses of people to accept new ideas?In this breakthrough book, renowned coach and copywriter David Garfinkel reveals the types of stories that have proven to make millions of dollars, create important agreements and even change billions of minds, across a variety of industries and situations.Plus, he shows you step-by-step how to create these stories yourself, and use them to reach your own persuasion goals.The hero’s journey type of story is the go-to template for novels and film. But to say the hero’s journey is the best template for persuasion stories is to make a big mistake. This book shows why.Author David Garfinkel has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company and The Los Angeles Times, among many other publications.He has worked with businesses ranging from IBM and United Airlines to medium-sized and small companies—as well as many one-person business. He has help

Learn Something New This Christmas. We hate to admit it, but after years, sometimes even decades, of reading the same Luke 2 story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe we ought to have when discussing the greatest miracle in history. That’s why The Characters of Christmas was written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Shepherds, and Herod.  As you slow down, engage your imagination, and enter into the stories of these women and men, you’ll see the most important character—Jesus Christ—with new eyes. And with discussion questions and a Christmas song suggestion at the end of each chapter, it’s perfect for engaging your whole family.  Break free from the familiar, and discover something you never knew about the story you’ve always heard.

Trade Grumbling for Gratitude—Experience God like Never Before The apostle Paul instructed the Philippians to be anxious in nothing and thankful in everything. And when he said everything—he meant everything. We can all agree that this is easier said than done. Disappointments and discontent may cause you to slip into dissatisfaction, and grumbling becomes a state of mind—gratitude seems impossible to find. However, what if this is the precise reason you lack the joy of a God-filled life? Instead of a reaction to when things are going well, what if gratitude is actually necessary to knowing the hope of our gracious God? This is exactly what Pastor Dustin Crowe identifies in The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks. Dustin examines the biblical foundations of thankfulness and traces how it can reshape every-day Christian living. When we express gratitude in all things, we not only praise our Creator, we also get to know Him better. With The Grumbler's Guide, you'll learn how to practice thanksgiving in both

From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports. Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, through hosting and covering 14 Olympics, to working with all major sports networks. It Happened! charts Jim’s notable career, with highlights including: Becoming the first live reporter on the sideline of a nationally televised college football game Following in the footsteps of Jim McKay as host on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and Howard Cosell as halftime host for ABC’s Monday Night Football Partnering with ABC, CBS, NBC, Turner, and HBO Ascending to host of HBO’s Wimbledon weekday telecasts Reaching “icon” status as the 30-year face and voice of HBO World Championship Boxing Lea

A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Bible in the award-winning translation that delivers the stunning literary power of the original. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter’s translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David’s flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job’s incendiary questioning of God’s ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy. Featuring Alter’s generous commentary, which quietly alerts readers to the literary and historical dimensions of the text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible. Robert Alter (Ph.D., Harvard University) teaches courses on the 19th-century European and American novel, on modernism, and on literary aspects