by Susan K. Williams Smith
ISBN 978-0-8170-1531-2. $15.00
Drawing on biblical, historical, and contemporary stories of “crazy faith,” this inspirational volume challenges readers to step out and make a difference in the world. In its starred review, Publishers Weekly wrote, “Feisty, enthusiastic and encouraging, the author’s language will inspire readers to face seemingly insurmountable challenges.” An excellent source of sermon ideas for pastors!
Intentional Walk: More Devotions for Baseball Fans
by Hugh Poland
ISBN 978-0-8170-1543-5. $14.00
Poland shares more inspiring stories from America’s favorite pastime in the follow-up to his best seller, Steal Away: Devotions for Baseball Fans. Chapters begin with a Scripture passage, include a sidebar quote from a player or coach, and conclude with an application for the reader’s own “Intentional Walk.” Stories feature players past and present, the big names, and the unsung heroes.
Westminster John Knox
Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened
by Craig A. Evans and N. T. Wright
ISBN 9780664233594
Paper • $14.95
What do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection? Two of the world’s most celebrated writers on the historical Jesus share their greatest findings, concisely and compellingly conveying the drama and the world-shattering significance of Jesus’ final days on earth.
Feasting on the Word, Year B, Volume 3: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary
David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor, editors
ISBN 9780664230982
Hardback • $39.95
This monumental series, already lauded as the most ecumenical and comprehensive of the lectionary commentaries, offers four perspectives — theological, exegetical, homiletical, and pastoral — for each lectionary text. When complete, the twelve volumes will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle as well as moveable occasions such as Christmas Day.
The Discipleship Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version including Apocrypha
Bruce C. Birch, Brian K. Blount, Thomas G. Long, Gail R. O’Day, and W. Sibley Towner, editors.
ISBN 9780664223717
Hardback • $39.95
The first NRSV study Bible to be published in more than six years, this book highlights the social witness and discipleship dimension of the Bible. It includes essays on each book of the Bible; the complete text of the NRSV, including Apocrypha; a chronology of events and literature of ancient Israel and early Christianity; a concise concordance; and eight pages of color maps.
Excellent Resources for Church Leaders
Judson Press
The Complete Leader’s Guide to Christian Retreats
by Rachel Gilmore
ISBN 978-0-8170-1546-6. $17.00
This comprehensive guide includes everything one needs to know to organize and facilitate transformative faith-based retreats. Features “Need to Know” tips from retreat and camp professionals, as well as a listing of Christian retreat sites nationwide. Eleven sample retreats for men, women, youth, families, and older adults complete this versatile resource.
Westminster John Knox
Preaching from Memory to Hope
by Thomas G. Long
ISBN 9780664234225
Paper • $19.95
Teacher and preacher Tom Long identifies and responds to what he sees as the most substantive challenges facing preachers today: the decline in the quality of narrative preaching and the need for its reinvigoration; the tendency of preachers to ignore God’s actions and presence in our midst; the return of the church’s old nemesis, Gnosticism; and the absence of eschatology in the pulpit.
Faithful Disagreement: Wrestling with Scripture in the Midst of Church Conflict
by Frances Taylor Gench
ISBN 9780664233389
Paper • $16.95
Conflict is all too common in church today but in fact, conflict over Scriptural interpretation has been with the church since its earliest days. Gench reflects on those early experiences of conflict, presenting substantive studies of relevant biblical texts and drawing lessons from each to provide meaningful help for congregations in conflict.
The Life of Prayer: Mind, Body, and Soul
by Allan Hugh Cole Jr.
ISBN 9780664230692
Paper • $16.95
Cole offers insights on the topic of prayer, explaining prayer and describing its spiritual and physical effects. This is an ideal book for those who are not comfortable with prayer or who have reached an impasse in their prayer lives. Cole demonstrates different kinds of prayer and provides sample prayers as well. Questions for reflection are included at the end of each chapter.
