Bibles & Christianity

We all know the story: a couple (naked) in a beautiful garden, surrounded by peaceful animals and only themselves to please--an idyllic existence. Enter a talking snake, the offer of...

The Popes have been responsible for setting the sexual agenda for almost a quarter of the world's population for centuries. It was St Paul, scholars say, who set up the...

Adam Dalgliesh takes on a baffling murder in the rarefied world of London book publishing in this masterful mystery. Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are confronted with a puzzle...

"God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but what is still more wonderful: He makes saints out of sinners." --Soren Kierkegaard Who are saints? The...

The Catholic retreat leader and spiritual expert encourages readers to rediscover and interpret their own visions as an important path to understanding God in their lives.

Frantic, overwhelmed mothers need a fresh perspective on the high and holy calling of motherhood. Sharon Jaynes teaches women how to focus on becoming the mother of Proverbs 31 through...

The age of Christendom is over. The age of post-modernity has arrived. How do ordinary, everyday congregations deal with the crisis facing them? Red Alert is a book for those...

In this series of reflections that takes us through the liturgical year, Michael Northcott explores themes of ecology, ethics and economics. He speaks on the matters that affect us all,...

When Dr Peter Cameron was charged with heresy in 1992 by the Presbyterian Church of Australia, it sent shock waves through the church and the general public. The story made...

The ultimate secret for "the good life." In the never-ending quest for fulfillment, we sometimes convince ourselves that life would be better if we just had a different career ....

Christian historian Sidney Mead has observed: ""In America space has played the part that time has played in older cultures of the world."" In Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces,...

John Calvin preached over 2,000 times, this fitting commemoration of his 500th birthday involved some of the world's finest Calvinian preachers speaking in Calvin's pulpit. This is the book of...

You don't deserve it. You can't buy it. You can't live without it. Many believers wrestle with grace and with the notion of doing better or trying harder in living...

Mark's Gospel takes us to the heart of Jesus's mission, and vividly presents us with the teaching and actions which turned the world upside down. In this warm-hearted commentary, Chris...

There are many ways to be lost in life, but the most serious is to be lost to God. Luke's Gospel introduces us to the people who met Jesus, understood...

"I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't struggled with the desire to know God's will. The problem is, this struggle often involved a great deal of confusion and...

What in the world is postmodernity? Is it the dominant reality today? If it is, what does it mean to be a church in a postmodern world? It seems that...

Before Father Patrick Bergquist moved to Alaska, he imagined himself spending his free evenings wrapped in a warm quilt, reading novel after novel during the long arctic winters. Those idealized...

Like everything human, it started with sex. In 1955, fourteen-year-old Tony found himself entangled with a married Catholic woman. When the woman's husband learnt of their involvement, he whisked Tony...

It's a beautiful book, and I hope it reaches a million hearts!" (Rev. John Powell, S. J., Author of Unconditional Love) "Emotionally Free is a life-changing book! It has helped...

As well as an account of Father Radcliffe's life from his childhood and education at Ampleforth to his calling to a life of poverty and religious observance, this book contains...

On the surface the world we know seems to work pretty well. But scratch the surface and we bleed. Building A Better World is an account filled with clarity, a...

The question of whether we can find spiritual life in cyberspace is beginning to be asked. Convergence is a thought -provoking, affirmative answer to one of the most intriguing inquiries...

In Lloyd Geering's most controversial book so far, he examines the world at the end of the twentieth century, with the wisdom of a man who has lived through much...

Emphasizing the forgiveness and security of our faith, Wright offers scriptural truths that replace self-condemnation with a future of unlimited blessings. Includes study guide.

What Happens Next? Recognizing that anxiety and fear are the most common personal problems he has encountered in nearly forty years of psychological counseling, Father Benedict Groeschel knows first hand...

Originally released in 1995, Jane Kirkpatrick's classic novel A Sweetness to the Soul continues to impact readers, and a newly updated cover is expected to revitalize sales. This novel will...

"Here's an adult fable for anyone who has come through a difficult time and found joy, new self-esteem and compassion for others". -- Journal of Christian Nursing "This beautiful story...

The True Story Behind the Powerful Film ALL SAINTS Newly ordained, Michael Spurlock's first assignment is to pastor All Saints, a struggling church with twenty-five devoted members and a mortgage...

Daily Blessings to Lift a Woman's Soul Begin your day with a reminder of God's love and purpose. This beautiful devotional book is filled with words of comfort, encouragement, and...

God is speaking, readers just need to learn how to listen. This is especially true during times of trial or heartache, when women need to be reassured that God has...

A message of revitalization and encouragement for leaders before they leave the ministry. Wayne Cordeiro, author of Doing Church as a Team, found himself paralyzed by burnout. He had been...

Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace? won the Book of the Year Award in 1998 and has sold over one million copies since it was first published in 1997....

How does your personal faith journey relate to the big picture of the Bible? Christians often encounter various Bible passages through unrelated readings, studies, and sermons, making it difficult to...

How to step into an inherited leadership role and guide your team through a polished transition process. Starting something from the ground up is challenging. But how about transitioning into...

The story of educated, principled, and brave Catholic women--nuns, newly ordained priests, lay preachers, and organizers--who have inspired a reform movement determined to restore women and lay Catholics to their...

This biography draws new conclusions about Paul's contribution to the modern papacy. Unlike his predecessor, John XXIII, there are few anecdotes about Paul. There is consequently no "industry" surrounding him....