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As a pastor and author, Nicholas McDonald spent years helping people work through serious questions about the evangelical church’s gospel and its often hurtful responses to those confused by American Evangelical culture. He quickly realized that what these people needed—what he really needed—was not merely apologetics answers but the good news that speaks to their deepest dreams: love, beauty, and freedom—the very things Jesus promises to those who follow Him.

How can Christians approach hunting and fishing in a way that glorifies God? Is such a thing even possible? After all, hunting and fishing inherently involves killing living creatures that God has made. How is God glorified in the deaths of animals? Didn't God make animals, and doesn't he care about them?

What if the present cultural setback is really a divine setup for a spiritual comeback? Ungodly forces have devastated American culture. The family of faith is feeling intimidated and fearful. Worse, many of us think that nothing can be done about it—that society will inevitably get worse. Actor, producer, and conservative activist Kirk Cameron says this hopelessness is completely misplaced. God has given His faithful followers a birthright of courage. If we choose to live in this bravery, we will realign the nation with Christian values.

Maybe you have an impossible dream, or even just a still, small voice stirring in your heart. Maybe you are excited, terrified, and just plain confused all at the same time. Could it be that God would call you—ill-equipped as you are—to do something absolutely extraordinary with Him? If so, lean into that call. Because God still does miracles today—in your town, in your life, and in the lives of those you’re called to help. Along the way, He will surround you with the most amazing people to help make His calling a reality.

Walking in Unity is about bringing Christ-centered answers to issues of race and racism. Drawing a clear distinction between the secular culture's instructions for agreement and Scripture's call for unity, authors Moniqe Duson and Krista Bontrager help you explore what the Bible really says about ethnic harmony and how Christians ultimately find their common identity in Christ.

Working in Vancouver's notorious downtown eastside to pay for her theological education at Regent College, Meera Bai Grover was faced with questions about whether or not providing people who use drugs with sterile supplies and a place to inject contravened her faith. She knew she wanted to care for people with addiction but did not know how to do so in a way that fit with her own moral code.

Should Christians Support Israel? is more than a title; it's a serious question that can only be answered through the lens of history, the Bible, and a worldview framework. Through firsthand accounts and rigorous analysis, this book offers a unique perspective on the current Israel-Palestine conflict. Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or looking to discuss the issue with others, this book provides essential insights.

The culture wars are intensifying every day—and our kids and grandkids are caught in the crosshairs. We know we should speak and act—but how? How do we love our neighbor while refusing to compromise the gospel? How do we take a firm stance and keep a tender heart? Tackling some of the hardest and most controversial topics in society today, front-line apologist and popular radio host Michael L. Brown shows how you can engage culture wars with grace and compassion-and uncompromising truth.

Is the stage being set for the tyrannical rule of the Antichrist? Volume One unveils the Luciferian Conspiracy. Satan and his earthly co-conspirators are deceiving the world as they roll out the New World Order. His accomplices are exposed as they pull the strings of world affairs and build an empire cloaked in deception. Realities you never knew existed are revealed in this riveting book. Sometimes lies are hidden in plain sight.

Two of the world's greatest crises, systemic racism and environmental destruction, share the same origin story. The two are rooted in economic forces that exploit and oppress both people and land. Swanson shows how we can become communities of caretakers, the way to restore our relationship with creation and each other, and the holistic justice that can result.

Just as the moon obscures the sun's light during an eclipse, today's radical secularism has obscured the light of God. But God's light still shines—and He is calling us to shine His light in the growing darkness. In The Eclipse of God, bestselling author Erwin Lutzer exposes our nation's disastrous efforts to redefine God in its own image. The resulting damage has been so great that confusion about God has even crept into the church.

Moving Story Offers Hope and Healing for Those Who Are Troubled. Although the American prison system was originally set up to rehabilitate prisoners so they can rejoin society as productive citizens, decreased budgets, mandatory sentences, and continued overcrowding mean the reality today is much different. The sad truth is that prisoner rehabilitation has all but disappeared in the prison system. But there are some rays of hope for these troubled lives.

Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are missing the forest for the trees. In this learned and beautifully written book, Richard and Christopher Hays explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells. They remind us of a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind, consistently broadening his grace to include more and more people.

Most people realize that there are wrong ways to go about sales. And Sales done the wrong way tends to turn people off. People starting in sales realize there is a right way, but often when trying to find advice or guidance they are bogged down by charisma coaching and quick selling tactics. My approach with The Christian Salesman and the Ten Commandments was to tether myself to the Bible, to Jesus Christ, and then specifically to God's Ten Commandments as the salesman's only sure career guide.

This inspiring book is for any and all Christians who want to learn how to bring hope and redemption to their communities – for those who are ready to step beyond their comfort zone, leave the status quo behind, and take up Christ’s call to minister within a world crying out for freedom only God can bring. Rich theological insights and extensive personal experience inform longtime pastor and community builder Raymond Rivera’s message.

In Stumbling Toward Utopia, author Tim Goeglein looks at the philosophies and policies that led to the societal earthquake of the1960s and how those philosophies and policies have led to the cataclysm America faces today.

Today's status quo Christianity has bred isolated, comfortable Christians. Many have little in the way of a prayer life. As we know from the people who come to us for help, many know plenty of Bible verses and doctrine but are empty inside; they lack an intimate heart-relationship with the Lord. Many churches avoid the hard topics, or if they do broach the tough subjects they give little in the way of biblical answers on how to overcome those issues. We teach the Bible but aren't showing people how to live it.

For over a thousand years, the Church was the sole interpreter of scripture. Members had to rely on priests, bishops and popes to tell them what the Bible contained. With the addition of new translations, and the Protestant Reformation, came the belief that the Church no longer needed to be the intermediary between God and humanity. Members of the church could interpret scripture on their own.

In Growing Up Catholic, in Philly, During the 50s and 60s With a Very Controlling Mother, the author takes us on a poignant journey through his tumultuous childhood. This compelling autobiography paints a vivid picture of a young boy's life, navigating the harsh realities of a Catholic school and the relentless interference of his overbearing mother.

In 'No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood,' Ash Barker shares his personal odyssey of serving on the front line of urban poverty on three continents. Through stories, scriptures, and insights, Ash challenges listeners to release the unique potential of their local communities and see lasting change happen. This book is for those who deeply love their neighbourhoods but feel stuck, as well as those just beginning their local adventures and suspect more is possible.