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Down Not Out
By Chris Cipollone

Depression can lead to self-condemnation and yet the gospel tells us there is no condemnation in Christ.  Anxiety leads us to inner turmoil but the gospel assures us of the love of God and the peace that comes with knowing him.  Whether you have experienced mental illness yourself, or want to understand depression and anxiety to care for somebody you love, this book provides a personal and theologically-thoughtful reflection on the challenges facing Christians (more…)

Saving Truth
By Abdu Murray

Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin.  Those who are confused about sexuality and identity are viewed as heroes.  Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers.  Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant.  Conversely, those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, arrogant, or intolerant.  (more…)

Pentecost: This Story Is Our Story
By Robert P. Menzies

Robert Menzies, writing in the lucid, moderate style for which he is well known, skilfully explains Pentecostal theology.  His answer for the uncertain and the confused is a skilful melding of sound hermeneutics, solid exegesis, and heartfelt testimony.  Pentecost demonstrates that the Pentecostal experience is by far the best twenty-first-century expression of Luke’s distinctive vision of the Spirit-baptized church in mission.  This book is a heartfelt invitation for (more…)

The Fruit of the Spirit
By Thomas E. Trask and Wayde I. Goodall

Nothing Beats the Taste of Fresh Fruit Would you like true fulfillment in your life?  Health in your relationships?  Victory over anxiety and conflict?  You can have them – if you let God’s Spirit grow his fruit in your heart. In The Fruit of the Spirit, Tom Trask and Wayde Goodall take you for a close look at love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and the rest of the fruit of the Spirit.  Here is a passionate and illuminating look at what happens to your thoughts, emotions, and actions (more…)

Practicing the King’s Economy
Honoring Jesus in How We Work, Earn, Spend, Save, and Give
By Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt & Brian Fikkert

The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor.  More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it’s hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture’s idolatrous economic beliefs and practices. (more…)

Forgive Your Way To Freedom
By Gil Mertz

Have you ever been hurt by someone else that you needed to forgive?  Have you ever hurt someone else and needed to ask their forgiveness?  Do you find the forgiveness process difficult?  Could unforgiveness be keeping you from peace and joy in your life?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this book is for you.  Forgiveness impacts everyone of us – every relationship, every family, (more…)