Russ Ramsey

Beauty Is Your Destiny

Christian Living

“Philip Ryken has made a career out of studying complex truths and delivering them to readers in accessible ways. This book about beauty stands apart from others on the subject by way of its theological heft, biblical precision, and topical range. Beauty Is Your Destiny is a gift to Christians everywhere, and I’m so glad it is in the world.”

Created to Play

Christian Living

“Here in the West, we can be so pragmatic about everything, ever mindful of the point or the payoff of what we choose to give ourselves to, as though the ends must be quantifiable to justify the means. But when we live like this, transcendent qualities that shape who we are—things like the pursuit of beauty or the act of playing—can get lost or deemed unimportant, leaving us less than whole. I am thankful for Brianna Lambert's guide through what should never become a forgotten human quality—playfulness as a way to know and love God with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strength.”

Forty Days on Being a Nine

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“I'm a Nine—a no-doubter Nine. Just as some of the better parts of being a Nine are at work in me, so are some of the worst. Simply knowing I'm a Nine isn't enough to keep me out of the paralysis so common to this type. Understanding what motivates us, what drags us down, and how the tension between those polarities works is vital for healthy living. This is why I'm grateful for this helpful book from Marlena Graves.”

Friendship with the Friend of Sinners

Christian Living

“The odds are good that you make less of friendship than you ought. But you were made for it—and not just friendship with others but friendship with Christ himself. I so respect the way Jared C. Wilson unpacks the truth of what the friendship of Jesus is like and how it provides something for our souls we won’t find anywhere but with him. Read this one twice.”

Inexpressible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Michael Card has given his life to joining the wonder of Scripture with careful scholarship. He writes with the touch of an artist, the mind of a scholar, the heart of a pastor, and the reverence of a disciple. This book, focused on the character of a merciful God, is not just a book about words in Scripture—it is a thoughtful, beautiful meditation on the Word Incarnate himself, Jesus Christ. A wonderful book.”

Pastor, Jesus Is Enough

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Pastoring is a hard job. There are so many aspects of this calling that go virtually unseen by the watching world, and yet carry great emotional and spiritual weight. It seems there’s an increasing number of us keeping one eye on the door in case it gets to be too much. Nothing will make this calling easy, but this book offers great hope and help for navigating the path and walking in truth. If you’re a pastor, whether you’re feeling burnt out or not, you should read this book. It will help you if you’re struggling, and it will prepare you for when later struggles come.”

Surprised by Paradox

Christian Living

Foreword

“Theological understanding should not become a substitute for faith. Studied rightly, theology should lead to awe and wonder. To that end, my friend Jen Pollock Michel has given us a gift. It seems to me that the church has a renewed appetite for wonder, mystery, paradox, and awe, so Surprised by Paradox comes at an important time.”

The Book of Comforts

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“No one has a simple story, and everyone does something with their pain. This book is a beautiful, helpful guide for walking through our pain with hope anchored in God’s Word. Spend time with these words and images, and I believe you will find comfort.”