There’s no better place to find a great hero story than the Bible. Each Little Bible Heroes™ book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, and kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts! This book features a hero from one of Jesus’s parables in the Bible—learn about using spiritual gifts with The Faithful Servant. This B&H Kids book includes a Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.
The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.
A "26 week course of study and conversation for small groups on the variety of subjects that Christians interested in politics must consider as they contemplate their lives as citizens in a free society" was written for mainstream and evangelical Catholics and Protestants by "a center-right evangelical with deep roots in the Roman Catholic and Presbyterian traditions," who is also a nationally syndicated conservative radio show host. The author states his view that a vote in 2008 for Barack Obama would have been "simply impossible for most faithful Christians to cast--if they have studied the issues and their obligations as a citizen of this world and of the kingdom.' Many of his weekly lessons deal with the author's interpretation of President Obama's political positions. Scripture references are from the New King James version of the Bible
James McDowell Richards was president, prophet, pastor, preacher, and presbyter during some of the most challenging and evolving times in U.S. history. As president of Columbia Theological Seminary from 1932 to 1971, he guided students who continue to be leading voices in the Presbyterian Church today. As a young prophet and preacher, the former Rhodes Scholar championed the rights of African Americans in his famous sermon "Where is Thy Brother in Black." Widely covered by the news media, his words served as a catalyst for change -- civil rights change that the third-generation Southern minister advocated his entire life.
Edward Horae, the Irish Anglican priest of the 19th century, preached this sermon on the death of Rev. Stephen Langston. He talks about his thoughts on death and says a heartfelt goodbye to the late priest. Excerpt "There is something very solemn in the death of any one, but peculiarly solemn in the death of a minister of God; for when he dies, he resigns not his life only, but his ministry. He gives back the ministerial trust committed to him. So, our revered, and honoured friend, has not merely fallen asleep in the Lord Jesus; but he has, as it were, handed back to Him who gave it the sacred stewardship of God's ministry committed to him by God."
“An exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor Age’s most complex and controversial figures.” —Alison Weir Thomas Cromwell has long been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power. As King Henry VIII’s right-hand man, Cromwell was the architect of the English Reformation; secured Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon and plotted the downfall of his second wife, Anne Boleyn; and was fatally accused of trying to usurp the king himself. In this engrossing biography, acclaimed British historian Tracy Borman reveals a different side to one of history’s most notorious characters: that of a caring husband and father, a fiercely loyal servant and friend, and a revolutionary who was key in transforming medieval England into a modern state. Thomas Cromwell was at the heart of the most momentous events of his time—from funding the translation and dissemination of the first vernacular Bible to legitimizing Anne Boleyn as queen—and wielded immense power over both church and state. The impact of his seismic political, religious, and social reforms can still be felt today. Grounded in excellent primary source research, Thomas Cromwell gives an inside look at a monarchy that has captured the Western imagination for centuries and tells the story of a controversial and enigmatic man who forever changed the shape of his country. “An intelligent, sympathetic, and well researched biography.” —The Wall Street Journal “Borman unravels the story of Cromwell’s rise to power skillfully . . . If you want the inside story of Thomas Cromwell . . . this is the book for you.” —The Weekly Standard “An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner’s-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation.” —Kirkus Reviews “An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure.” —Booklist
Wherever you work, in whatever capacity, the Scriptures have something to say about it. Theology of work Bible commentary is an in-depth Bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace Christians to help you discover what the New Testament says about work. --Provided by publisher.
In this book, John Piper explores the lives of 21 leaders from church history, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering--inspiring readers toward a life of Christ-exalting courage, passion, and joy.
