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  BOOK OF ECCLESIASTICUS THE - The...

  Christopher Glyn

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the Book of Ecclesiasticus from the Apocrypha, a profound Jewish work penned by the scribe Ben Sira of Jerusalem. Originating around 200 to 175 BCE, this ancient text, also known as the Book of Sirach, offers a rich tapestry of wisdom, ethics, and teachings rooted in Jewish tradition. 
   
  Explore the depths of Jewish thought as Ecclesiasticus, inspired by Ben Sira's father Joshua son of Sirach, unveils a world of moral guidance and philosophical musings. This text serves as a bridge between the divine teachings and daily life, offering insights into behavior, ethics, and spirituality. 
   
  Ecclesiasticus stands out for its blend of practical wisdom and theological depth. The book navigates through various themes such as humility, honor, poverty, wealth, and the fear of the Lord, reflecting on the complexities of human existence and the pursuit of a righteous life. 
   
  Journey through the diverse proverbs and teachings that make up Ecclesiasticus, each chapter a mosaic of timeless wisdom. The teachings encompass not only religious doctrines but also touch upon social, political, and family life, providing guidance for a virtuous and fulfilling life. 
   
  Discover the intriguing story of the book's translation into Greek in Egypt by Ben Sira's unnamed grandson, who also added a historically significant prologue. This prologue is renowned for being the earliest witness to a canon of the books of the prophets, making the date of the text a focal point of scholarly interest. 
   
  As the largest wisdom book from antiquity to have survived, Ecclesiasticus invites you on a quest to explore its extensive collection of sayings and teachings. As one of the Apocryphal books of the Bible, it ignites curiosity about historical interpretations, the evolution of Jewish thought, and the enduring lessons that resonate through time.

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  According to Plan - The...

  Graeme Goldsworthy

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  The massive diversity and complexity of the Bible can make it a daunting project for anyone to tackle. Getting a grasp on the unity of the Bible, its central message from Genesis to Revelation, helps immensely in understanding the meaning of any one book or passage. That is the goal of this book by Graeme Goldsworthy.
  
  - How do the Old and New Testaments fit together?
  - What is the point of biblical theology?
  - What is the overall story of the Bible?
  - What difference does it make?
  Goldsworthy answers these questions with an integrated theology of both Old and New Testaments that avoids unnecessary technicalities. Concise, pithy chapters featuring dozens of charts, highlighted summaries and study questions make According to Plan an enormously useful book for understanding how the Bible fits together as the unfolding story of God's plan for salvation.

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  Raising Sons of Promise - A...

  Roland Warren

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  Millions of single mothers find themselves in the difficult position of raising boys alone. Many of those boys are at risk of falling behind in school or repeating the patterns of their own absent or neglectful fathers. Single mothers, who are often the only parental influence on their sons, are critical to reversing this troubling trend. But how? 
   
   
   
  You might be wounded by the broken promises of your child's father. But God offers a greater promise to you and your family. Roland Warren, himself the child of a single mother, invites single moms on a journey not only to heal their hearts but also to parent their boys to become healthy men, good husbands, and strong fathers. He offers guidance and wisdom to moms who want to raise sons who will make and keep their commitments. 
   
   
   
  Drawing from the Genesis story of Hagar and Ishmael, Warren shares insights and stories of how mothers can find healing and hope for their sons to become better men of character and action.

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  When Evil Finds Us

  Linda J. White

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  When Jessica Chamberlain's friend Laura takes a wrong turn in a storm, three men trap her in a dark house. The cops blow it off as a misunderstanding, but Laura's husband, Nate, is furious and Jess can't let it go. Pursuing the men nearly gets her arrested, but a link to bones her dog, Luke, finds in a Norfolk backyard confirms her suspicions. The Doyle family is up to no good. 
   
   
   
  Jess's boyfriend, FBI Special Agent Scott Cooper, travels to interview convicted killers for a bureau project. Jess loves him, but their relationship is stalled. She decides to focus elsewhere, enhancing her search and rescue skills by learning to rappel. A nasty fall derails that plan but puts her relationship back on track—until Scott's teenaged daughter, Amanda, shows up and interjects chaos into their lives. 
   
   
   
  Already stressed by that conflict, Scott isn't prepared for an explosive Kentucky prison interview. While Scott and Jess are still reeling from that shock, Amanda disappears—last seen with a boy named Doyle. A hot pursuit, a wild fight, and a bloody gun battle leave Scott clinging to life and Jess holding fast to her only hope—faith.

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  It's Time to Question HOW...

  Luther R. Palmer III

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  “A bold and thought-provoking exploration that flips the script on centuries of debate about Christianity, challenging readers to reconsider not just what they believe, but how they come to believe it.”  
  “A compelling and deeply insightful journey into how beliefs are formed, exposing the hidden flaws in faith-based thinking.” 
  Many debates focus on what Christians believe, but it's time to question how Christians believe. A controlled, double-blind, randomized trial is a complex process developed over centuries to counter the influence of human bias. Christian practice, by contrast, hasn’t changed in thousands of years. Today’s believers still access God through tools like prayer, scripture, faith, miracles, prophecy, and spiritual discernment — just like their ancient counterparts. 
  The kindest, most compassionate Christian and the cruelest, most exclusionary one both trust these tools — the how of Christianity — yet each sees the other as proof of how vulnerable those tools are to bias, fear, tradition, and personal desire. Despite this, few discuss whether these tools actually produce reliable beliefs. This is that discussion. 
  Does Christianity have a problematic how? 
  Luther Palmer shares his journey out of Christianity—not due to trauma, but from a thoughtful examination of the tools used to form religious belief. Drawing from personal stories, philosophical reflection, and years of honest questioning, Palmer unpacks the role of faith, personal experience, and spiritual practices that often go unexamined. This book isn’t just a critique of Christianity. It’s a challenge to all of us to examine how we come to believe anything at all.

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  The Flourishing Pastor -...

  Tom Nelson

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  Christianity Today Book Award—Church and Pastoral Leadership
  The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention
  Pastoral leadership is in crisis.
  It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy but a new framework for ministry—one that will help them move from survival to flourishing.
  In The Flourishing Pastor, Tom Nelson looks to the biblical image of the shepherd leader in response to the contemporary context. If pastors are to lead congregations, then they must first learn what it means to be led by the Good Shepherd. Pulling from his years of experience as a lead pastor and president of a nonprofit organization, Nelson offers pastors and ministry leaders a timely vision for leadership that incorporates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship. His wisdom and insight provide a road map for ministry resilience and longevity.
  Topics covered in The Flourishing Pastor include:
  
  - Being an apprentice with Jesus
  - Pursuing wholeness
  - Cultivating a flourishing culture
  - Finishing your ministry well
  Through The Flourishing Pastor, Nelson invites you to step into a renewed perspective on leadership that nurtures both your spiritual growth and the well-being of those you serve. This book is an essential guide for pastors and ministry leaders seeking to lead with integrity and longevity.

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