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Emerging Sexual Identities
$21.99

A thoughtful and orthodox approach to the sexual identity questions of today’s youth

According to a recent Gallup Poll, 20.8% of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ+. As youth culture continues to evolve around sexual identity, Christian leaders, parents, and counselors need practical guidance for ministry and care. Emerging Sexual Identities offers a measured Christian response to the diverse sexual identities that are embraced by an increasing number of adolescents and explains how these identities function in the lives of today’s youth.

Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky bring significant clinical and ministry experience to this timely resource. This comprehensive guide provides:

– clear explanations – help for understanding the new language and categories of sexual identities;

– research-based insights – grounded in clinical experience and current data on Gen Z sexual identity trends;

– practical tools – actionable strategies for pastors, youth workers, counselors, and parents;

– Orthodox Christian perspective – maintains biblical foundations while offering compassionate engagement;

– cultural context – explains how queer theory and cultural shifts have shaped today’s identity landscape;

– relational approach – focuses on accompanying youth through their personal stories and questions; and

– real-world application – addresses actual controversies and challenges in ministry settings.

The book focuses on accompanying, engaging, and ministering to teens navigating diverse sexual identities in the 21st century.

Whether you’re a pastor seeking to understand youth culture, a parent walking alongside your teenager, or a counselor working with LGBTQ+ youth, this book equips Christians with the wisdom and tools needed to minister effectively in today’s complex sexual identity culture.

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Matthew For You
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“Matthew’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, Israel’s Messiah and the hope of all nations. If you are a Christian, this is the story of your Savior-King. Matthew’s Gospel is something of a training manual to show you how you can live within this wonderful story.”

Unpacking the Gospel, pastor and theologian Tim Chester helps readers to follow the contours of Matthew’s writing, seeing how Jesus fulfils the Old Testament, what membership of his kingdom looks like in our lives, and how the hope of Jesus is for the whole of the world.

God’s Word For You resources are accessible commentaries. They are designed for devotional reading or teaching prep, or to help you dig deeper into the Bible. Each commentary offers expository reflections on a book of the Bible and includes straightforward insights into history, culture and more.

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Justice Of Jesus
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The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible.

In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians’ understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.

A St. Thomas Christian born and raised in India, Thomas reflects on his experience in churches across denominations in both the Global South and the Global North. He challenges the status quo, examines beliefs that keep the church from pursuing liberation and wholeness, and explores the relationship of justice to our budgets, pulpits, and theology.

The Justice of Jesus is both a prophetic diagnosis and a hopeful prognosis. Readers will be encouraged with fresh ideas for prioritizing justice through prayer, partnerships, and advocating for the vulnerable in their communities and around the world.

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Your Journey From Broken To Blessed
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Why didn’t they love me? And am I still not worth loving?

Growing up without experiencing loving parental attachment leaves lasting pain. Moving past the hurt can seem impossible when unanswered questions linger and the effects of brokenness in your family remain. But even if you never experienced a loving relationship with your parents, you can receive the emotional and spiritual healing you crave.

In Your Journey from Broken to Blessed, John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg, authors of The Blessing, offer guidance on how to break negative emotional cycles and provide practical steps toward healing, hope, and receiving the blessing you never experienced before. Discover how to recognize and affirm your worth, find freedom from past hurt, and know forgiveness by experiencing God’s love and blessing.

This helpful book includes:

*Engaging true stories to demonstrate key points,
*Practical steps toward healing and wholeness,
*A month-long action plan to receive, give, and live the Blessing.

Find healing, grace, and empowerment to end the negative emotional cycle and instead, experience God’s love and blessing, then share it with others!

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Way Of Wisdom Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$41.65

The book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? How relevant do we even believe these ancient words are to our modern world?

In The Way of Wisdom – Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.

Video Sessions:

*Session One: Introduction | The Beginning of Wisdom (36:28)-Join authors Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor for a conversation about what godly wisdom is, what it looks like to be a wise woman, and what role the book of Proverbs has played in their lives.

*Session Two: Two Paths, Two Women (47:17)-Jen Wilkin teaches on Proverbs 1-9, the opening chapters to the book of Proverbs. These chapters build the framework for the book and introduce readers to Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly, two figurative women used to teach the benefit of pursuing wisdom and the peril of rejecting it.

*Session Three: Wisdom in Our Words (28:16)-Ruth Chou Simons teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our words. The way of wisdom in our words isn’t a self-help program to get us what we want or to make others like us; it’s an alignment with God’s character, for His glory and our good.

*Session Four: Wisdom in Friendship and Neighborliness (36:56)-Kelly Minter teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our relationships with friends and neighbors. She draws connections between the principles in the book of Proverbs and the New Testament commands to extend to others compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

*Session Five: Wisdom at Home (35:30)-Adrienne Camp hosts a conversation with Courtney Doctor, Ruth Chou Simons, and Jen Wilkin on walking the way of wisdom at home. Conversat

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Anxious Generation Goes To Church
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A new generation is going to church. But is the church ready?

Church consultant and researcher, Thom Rainer, believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive.

The culture is at inflection point. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zers reported experiencing at least one mental health problem in the past two years. This statistic was lower for all older generations, including Millennials (51%), Gen Xers (29%) and Boomers (14%). Gen Z is the loneliest generation of Americans, lacking deep relationships and offline connection. Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z feel like nobody knows them well. That is one reason why this generation is called the anxious generation. Researchers have identified everything from social media to pandemic lockdowns as the prime culprit of why Gen Z is struggling with issues like mental illness more than other generations.

Thom Rainer views the church as God’s Plan A for helping this generation discover their true calling and thrive in a purposeful and genuine faith community. In this book, Thom explores research that reveals that the anxious generation is yearning for meaningful community and is waiting to be invited in.

The Anxious Generation Goes to Church

*presents research on the anxious generation that engenders hope for the future of the church

*describes the unique challenges for the anxious generation as well as their dreams and goals

*provides strategy and inspiration for church leaders who want to prepare believers to
provide help and hope

With the unique challenges of our times, the anxious generation needs the church more than ever. Is your church ready?

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Making Of A Biblical Leader
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Looking at Effective Christ-Centered Leadership

While there are many traits that effective Christian and secular leaders share in common, there is one trait that sets them apart. For the Christian leader, every standard and measure of greatness is drawn not from profit margins, popularity, or worldly acclaim, but uniquely from the Word of God.

The Making of a Biblical Leader explores the essentials of spiritually guided leadership, both in character and in practice, for those seeking to grow in their ability to lead with wisdom and integrity. With contributions from ten trusted ministry leaders grounded firmly in Scripture, this inspiring and practical resource will help you:

*identify the biblical markers of godly leadership
*successfully navigate difficult leadership situations
*build long-lasting relational bridges
*embrace the transformative power of suffering
*and more!

Whether you’re leading a church, serving in your community, managing a business, or guiding others in any capacity, you’ll find powerful, proven principles of Christ-centered leadership that will bolster your kingdom impact for years to come.

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Witness : Loving Your Church By Sharing The Gospel
$16.99

“And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” (Romans 10:14)

Each one of us came to saving faith in Jesus and was brought into God’s family because of faithful witnesses sharing the gospel message. And so, it’s our privilege as the church to keep on telling others this amazing news!

This book gives readers practical, biblical wisdom on how to share the gospel in a compassionate and winsome way. Using many real-life examples, Jonathan K. Dodson encourages readers to live in a manner that draws people to the truth and beauty of Christ. And to proclaim the gospel with a natural ease that speaks into the lives of the people we meet. Together with your church family, you can feel confident in reaching the community through effective Spirit-filled evangelism, underlined with confident, persistent prayer.

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Boyds Commentary 2025-2026 Edition
$28.87

2025-2026 Boyd’s Commentary is a resource for planning and preparation for pastors, directors, teachers, students, or anyone searching for a deeper relationship with Christ. It follows the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outline from the National Council of Churches, and it is filled with scholarly, yet practical descriptions and exposition for modern Christians. Readers will find Boyd’s Commentary useful in their search for increased wisdom and theological insight (Proverbs 4:7) for walking in the way of Christ. This commentary starts September 1, 2025 and ends on August 31, 2026.

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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
$26.99

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume.
Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:

*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lesson

Trusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.

Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:

*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel

This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.

*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation

This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.

*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James

This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.

*The Testimony

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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV 2025-2026
$24.99

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:

*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lesson

Trusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.

Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:

*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel

This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.

*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation

This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.

*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James

This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.

*The Testimony o

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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
$26.99

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:

*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lesson

Trusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.

Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:

*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel

This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.

*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation

This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.

*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James

This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.

*The Testimony o

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