Coming Soon to the Resource Center

Here are just a few of the books coming soon to the church Resource Center (All copy from book cover wraps):

Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest - Edward T. Welch

“Worriers are false prophets - that insight alone was worth the price of the book, but far, far more awaits the wise reader who explores this brilliant book by Ed Welch. Ed tells our story of fear and worry with compelling honesty and depth. But even more, he invites us to see how our loyal God refuses to abandon us in our fear; instead, he allows our fear to reveal our fragility and desperate need for his presence. I was not only informed and moved by this book, I was invited to worship. This is not merely a book about fear; it is an invitation to a transformed view of God.” - Dan B. Allender, President and Professor of Counseling, Mars Hill Graduate School

Christian Confidence: An Introduction to Defending the Faith - Chris Sinkinson

Philosophy, archaeology and science are hot topics in Christian circles, perplexing many believers about how these issues relate to faith. Fortunately for us, Chris Sinkinson has investigated these areas and gathered historical Christian perspective. The result is this accessible introduction to apologetics, which enlightens minds and inspires confidence. Christian Confidence is a one-stop shop for anyone desiring to engage thoughtfully and persuasively in the difficult conversations surrounding faith in the twenty-first century. 

Green Leaves for Later Years: The Spiritual Path of Wisdom - Emilie Griffin

Emilie Griffin, author, teacher, spiritual director, writes in her seventy-fifth year. In these pages she reflects on the beauty and the difficulty of aging. Pain mingles with gratitude. With her we learn again how to draw close to the Lord who longs to guide us through. Ideal for both individuals and discussion groups, each chapter ends with reflection questions and a prayer. Discover a spirituality that will sustain you in the later years. 

More New Arrivals for Mid-January

Coming soon to the church Resource Center (All copy taken from book jacket/cover wraps):

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work - Timothy Keller

With deep insight and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about our work. In fact, the Christian view of work - that we work to serve others, not ourselves - can provide the foundation of a thriving, professional and balanced personal life. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship - not just self-interest.

Why Business Matters to God - Jeff Van Duzer

This book explores the nature and meaning of doing business and finds it calls for much more than most think. Jeff Van Duzer presents a profoundly Christian approach that integrates biblical studies with the disciplines of business and economics. Looking beyond the place of ethical principles and the character of the individual, Van Duzer displays a vision of business that contributes to the very purposes of God.

Meditation and Communion with God: Contemplating Scripture in an Age of Distraction - John Jefferson Davis

John Jefferson Davis helps us recover the practice of meditation on Scripture as he explores the biblical and theological foundations rooted in the arrival of “the age to come” in Jesus Christ. Davis gives us fresh and practical guidance on removing the obstacles that block our fellowship with God and listening to Scripture in ways that can enrich our worship, faith, hope and love.

Glimpses of a Greater Glory: A Devotional through the Storyline of the Bible - David H. Kim

“Many books are now coming out on ‘faith and work’ - but I know of none like this. David Kim gives us a way to reflect on our vocations and our lives in light of the gospel and the Word - in prayer before the face of God. There is deep theology here but it is not a textbook, but rather a devotional guide. Unique - I recommend it!” 

- Tim Keller, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church

New Arrivals

Here are four books coming into the SPEP Resource Center soon (all text comes from each book's cover wraps):

This Ordinary Adventure: Settling Down Without Settling - Christine Jeske and Adam Jeske

In This Ordinary Adventure, Adam and Christine Jeske mine their experiences, from riding motorcycles across Africa to dicing celery in Wisconsin, in search of the God who is always present, changing each day with potential. In reading about their wrestling, you'll see your life - your ruts and routines, your frustrations and exhilarations - through different eyes. Maybe settling down doesn't have to mean you settle for anything less than Amazing Days. 

The Bible Questions: Shedding Light on the World's Most Important Book - Hal Seed

In The Bible Questions, Hal Seed demystifies the Bible's origins, giving insight into how it came about, why it's organized the way it is and what the various parts point to as a whole. Read The Bible Questions and come away with a new appreciation for the Bible's true mystery, never hidden but wild beyond belief: that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son for us. 

Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith - Michael Reeves

In this lively book, we find an introduction to Christianity and the Christian life that is from start to finish rooted in our triune God - Father, Son and Spirit. Not only do we understand the person and work of Christ through the Trinity, but also prayer, the church and every aspect of our faith.

With wit and clarity, Reeves draws from church history down to the present referencing a wide range of notable teachers and preachers. Here is a rich and enjoyable portrayal of the basic beliefs of Christianity that opens up the profound and life-changing truths of our faith.

Short-Term Mission: An Ethnography of Christian Travel Narrative and Experience - Brian M. Howell

Anthropologist Brian Howell explores the narrative shape of short-term mission (STM). Drawing on the anthropology of tourism and pilgrimage, he shows how STM combines these elements with Christian purposes of mission to create its own distinct narrative..... He discerns how participants remember and interpret their experiences, unpacking the implications for how North American churches understand mission, grapple with poverty and relate to the larger global church.