Rodger Nishioka

A Guide to Bible Basics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Recently, I was reading through the stories about Joseph in Genesis with a group of adults. One of the members asked if Joseph was related to Abraham and quickly another group member said he was not. I gently corrected her and seizing a teachable moment, I invited the group to trace the lineage between Abraham and Joseph and discovered most could not. What occurred to me was that while these adults, most of whom had been born and raised in the church, could tell stories about particular individuals in the Bible, they did not have an understanding of the overall story of the Bible and how the particular individuals related to one another. They needed Professor Mayfield’s Guide to Bible Basics. This is a treasure. It is no secret that many church members feel inadequate about their knowledge of the Bible. The truth is that many pastors feel the same way. In a remarkably accessible style, Professor Mayfield gives the reader a cogent overview of the whole of scripture as well as each individual book. Through the careful work of the author, the reader gains a foundational and functional grasp of the Bible so that one may engage the scripture with confidence and hope!”

Pause

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“From time to time, the Holy Spirit helps me see something in a new way. In this beautiful, thoughtful book, Caldwell helps me see the season of Lent and the Psalms anew. With wisdom and grace, she invites us to open our eyes and tend to our hearts and pause so that God may do what God does best—draw us near and make us more faithful. I am deeply grateful.”

This Is Not a Fighting Song

Arts & Literature

“In describing her first encounter with an Indigo Girls song, Meredith Holladay writes that the song and performance ‘struck a chord’ with her. That’s what good songs do. They evoke something within us. In this thoughtful, engaging book, Meredith goes on to explain why. She blends chords of spirituality and creativity, imagination and prophetic witness, and identity and hope into her own song that stays with us. What a gift!”