Rich Villodas
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Rich Villodas wrote the foreword to Being with God.
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Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“After Amen is a beautiful, disarming invitation into the kind of prayer that refuses to stay confined to a moment and instead reshapes a life. With poetic depth and pastoral honesty, Tyler guides us to see the sacred hidden in the ordinary--the front porch moments where God meets us in our interruptions, frustrations, and small awakenings. This is not a book to rush through; it's a companion for those longing to see like Jesus and live with that vision in everyday life.”
Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful
Christian Living
“Beauty, disappointment, and hope are not words we string together every day, but maybe we should start doing so. These three words capture the essence of life and are core to the Christian story. Drew Hyun has offered a compelling resource for those of us who are longing for a faith big enough to embrace these realities. Drew has brought about beauty and hope for so many people living with deep disappointment. If you read this book, you’ll see why.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The ancient temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness have morphed into toxic cultures of celebrity—and this is cause for great concern. Katelyn Beaty prophetically helps us to see the dangers compromising the church’s witness in the world and ways we can live with greater integrity. This book is a great gift and should be required reading for all who love the church.”
Christian Living
“Throughout the Scriptures, we see the key role mentors and sages play in shaping the lives of men and women. Sadly, many in the church find our growth stunted, because we have not opened ourselves to this kind of formational relationship. I’m so grateful Daniel Grothe has laid out a fresh vision and an urgent need for us to search out and sit at the feet of wise guides. We need this book for the long-term health of our individual lives and local churches.”
Christian Living
“With patient, expansive, and incisive reflections, Bishop Todd Hunter shows us the possibility of living in the peace we were made for. In an age of deep anxiety, this book is a true gift.”
Christian Living
“We live in an empathy-starved world. And with increased social fractures, we are always being formed to normalize disconnection from others. How do we receive empathy? How do we give it? What does this all have to do with God? I’m immensely grateful that Bill and Kristi Gaultiere have taken the time to respond to these critically important questions. We were created to live deeply loved in this world. But this journey has to start somewhere. What Bill and Kristi offer here is just the place to begin. I highly recommend this book.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“The Enneagram has been a very helpful tool for me and the congregation I pastor. It has been a gift in better understanding some of the areas of the soul God wants to address. That's why I'm so excited for Forty Days on Being an Eight by Sandra Van Opstal. Sandra offers fresh, honest, and powerful reflections in this book. The Eights of the world have a way of propelling us into a future marked by justice and clarity. Sandra is a remarkable leader with a powerful voice and will help the Eights—and those in relationship to Eights—in much-needed ways.”
Christian Living
“'For the first time in the eight decades since World War II, the entire world has been affected by the same devastating crisis at the same time.' These words written by Chris Rice highlight the unique moment we have journeyed through. But this moment—in a culture that quickly and mindlessly moves on—requires sustained reflection on the ways the global pandemic has shaped and continues to shape our lives. With clarity of vision and actionable practices, Chris powerfully explores the ways we are globally connected as well as the opportunities for renewal that are before us. This is a book we all need, every single one of us.”
Arts & Literature
“With undeniable depth and brilliant creativity, Drew Jackson offers a powerful poetic tour through the Gospel of Luke. Drew joins poignant cultural analysis with biblical faithfulness, and does so in a way that kept me captivated throughout. This book is a gift, offering us a fresh vision of the gospel story with profound flow.”
Christian Living
“The heart of this book is the desire to see the pain of your difficult childhood redeemed.’ This excerpt captures not only the essence of this book but also the deep longing so many have. As a pastor, I’m routinely in conversation with adults who have spent so much time trying to make sense of their childhoods. This is why Ike Miller’s work is a great gift. He offers powerful storytelling, poignant insights, and a hope-filled vision of healing that often feels elusive. I’m grateful for this book!”
Christian Living
“The work of formation into the image of Christ entails new practices, but unless the deeper assumptions we hold about God are addressed, we will be rich in practices but poor in transformation. It's for this reason that I'm grateful this book exists. Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe have done a remarkable job excavating some of the most important questions, mindsets, and beliefs that get in the way of new life in Christ. This book is a great gift to the church.”
Christian Living
“What God does in you as you wait is more important than what you are waiting for. This is the essence of what Heather Thompson Day is leading us to in this needed book. With refreshing vulnerability, wit, and poignant insights, she helps us navigate the frustrations that come through the soul-wearying habit of comparison.”
Discipleship & Christian Education
“There are very few people who have impacted my understanding of the Gospel and what it means to follow Jesus as much as Scot McKnight. This book beautifully captures the range of theological and formational depth that Scot has exemplified over many years. What a gift this is!”
Christian Living
“Adam Young has become one of my favorite people to learn from. He has a wonderful way of helping us look into the most sacred parts of our lives—our stories. Make Sense of Your Story has the power to lead us into the whole and healed life we all long for. To do this work requires much of us, but we have a trusted and incredibly skilled guide in Adam. I can’t recommend this book enough.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Fleming Rutledge’s preaching and writing ministry has impacted me profoundly over the years. With immense theological rigor, pastoral sensitivity, and adept cultural attentiveness, she reminds us that God has spoken clearly and definitively in Jesus Christ. Means of Grace is a resource I know I will frequent every year.”
Christian Living
“The universal struggle with shame is so multilayered that we need an integrated, robust approach approach to be free from it. Ken Shigematsu has offered us just the gift. Ken weaves theology, psychology, sociology, and more to help us become our true self. I found myself repeatedly nodding as I felt truly seen in his words. I highly recommend this book!”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Marlena escribe con urgencia apasionada, matices y sustancia espiritual. Ella ofrece una palabra muy necesitada en una cultura que valora la identidad en lo que conseguimos y hacemos de nosotros mismos. Yo me encontré muy enriquecido por su visión poderosa de abandono para lo verdaderamente significante y la vida que florece ofrecida por Cristo.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“David Swanson is a fresh and needed voice in our day. In this important book he treats the challenges of race from the most important starting point: discipleship. While diversity is a great thing, the church (and in particular the white church David writes to) needs a broader vision of what it means to follow Jesus in this arena. I'm so glad he has provided a powerful vision for the flourishing of the church!”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The immigrant experience in the United States is often seen from the perspective of depersonalizing statistics and dangerous caricatures. If we wish to make any progress in navigating through this massive conversation, we need real and compellingstories that expose us to the true and troubling realities many undergo, while offering a way forward. This is why I'm grateful for Separated by the Border. Gena Thomas tells a remarkable story and helps us see that hospitality is a powerfully subversive, prophetic act of God's grace.”
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