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This study, unique in its focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on churches, congregational ministries, leaders, and clergy, seeks to understand how churches adapted. It examines the ministry models that individual churches employed to maintain congregational health and their potential for ensuring future church health and sustainability.

From classic fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia to modern stories like Harry Potter, Christians have been debating the issue of fictional magic for decades. Some believers read and write fantasy as an expression of their God-given creativity while others feel this is dangerous and ignorant of the growing threat of the occult. Deuteronomy 18 says spells and other forms of magic are an abomination, but how does that apply to fantasy magic?

What if Christianity was far more liberating than the culture wars suggest? Can the conflict concerning Christianity and homosexuality be viewed from a more interpretative lens? James Alison, a Catholic priest who is also a gay man, has been wrestling with the matter for over forty years. This luminous and rigorous book dismantles the fear-based binaries which have dominated conversations in the Church.

In A Biblical Analysis — LGBT Alert: Why Religious Leaders Say No to the LGBT Movement, author Alvaro Roberson dares to step into one of the most emotionally charged topics of our time, not as a cold academic, but as a fellow human being longing for clarity, healing, and hope.

The Only Way Forward Is Back is a riveting account of perseverance, sacrificial love, and transformative grace. It invites us to view our personal stories through the lens of a literal and spiritual orphan who learned to hold fast to his identity as God’s beloved child—and inspires each one of us to do the same.

Unfailing Love provides support and care for the caregiver with 30 short devotions on simple gospel truths that bring comfort and hope. You will be encouraged to learn that it is possible to both lament and trust God at the same time—that you can bring your struggles honestly to him as you continue to find strength in his word. Woven throughout are stories from fellow caregivers so you can find solace in the experiences of others.

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity as you help your young athlete become not just a better player but a devoted follower of God.

After a historic hurricane strikes her Southern California desert town, 16-year-old Athena becomes convinced that the global youth climate movement isn't pushing hard enough for change. While she admires their protests, she believes more dramatic action is needed to force governments, media, and climate deniers to confront the crisis threatening her generation's future. She develops a radical new approach that no one will be able to ignore — one that will either save the planet or destroy her future.

Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter, equipping pastors for this vital part of church ministry.

I am sure we can all relate to and are interested in listening about the struggles others have encountered throughout life, which will help to encourage us and keep us motivated to keep the faith and not give up. This is the book to listen to. Once you start listening, it will hardly leave your hand until completed, unless you are taking a break to laugh, ponder, and reminisce on your own experiences. It is mostly geared toward women, but men will find it very interesting and may learn from some of the lessons included.

This book reveals the shocking truth you need to know in a world riddled by irrationality, emotionalism, and violence. Religion is under attack, whether from totalitarian governments or modern education. Our tacit submission to politics, “freedom,” and science has made us slaves to a diabolical New Atheism and fear. With his prescient wit, wisdom, and fervor, Archbishop Fulton Sheen provides clarity amid propagandist lies and pagan societies united in purpose to destroy. He reminds us why we must fear what kills the soul more than what kills the body.

How should a person who believes the Bible and loves Jesus respond when their romantic desires go against what they've been taught? Tried to be Straight: Options for Gay Christians is written to the people who need solutions, because the all-too-frequent advice of "just don't be gay" doesn’t work. With so many opinions, Christians experiencing these desires need a look at what their options are and where those options come from. What works? What makes it work? Whose view of the Bible is correct, and how do we come to that conclusion?

The Bible is filled with stories of people who walked away from face-to-face encounters with Jesus thinking he was a total jerk. This book explores the premise that if Jesus were to return today as he did two thousand years ago, he (or she!) would meet the same fate. That is, his own people would fail to recognize who he is, they would argue with him incessantly, and seek to have him destroyed. Written by a seasoned atheist turned Christian, this book seeks to help non-Christians have a better understanding of Christianity, including why we don't always do as we should.

Reclaim Your Voice, Reshape the Future Sparks challenges the status quo of those who feel sidelined and shutdown, those believing that it is better to remain silent than to be shamed into silence. He reminds listeners that to shape a better, collective future, it is crucial that they courageously find their voice. The book is thoughtfully provocative, but also sensitive. In Finding My Lost Voice Sparks steps carefully into controversial conversations that have polarised the world.

Pornography, masturbation, adultery, and homosexual acts have all skyrocketed thanks to easy Internet access and an abundance of porn sites and streaming services. Whether you are an individual suffering from sexual addiction or a pastor, counselor, or loved one seeking to help such an individual, this book is for you. Fr. T. G. Morrow provides solid counsel for effectively overcoming sexual temptations, especially addictions. While written from a spiritual point of view, this book reflects the most advanced thinking in contemporary cognitive therapy approaches.

This is a story of a God who relentlessly pursues. This is a story that reveals what the church does not often do well regarding sexual sin or identity struggles. More importantly, it’s a story of how the church can be far better—equipped to live in love and truth through strength and compassion; inviting broken people into genuine and growing relationships with Jesus and His authentic community. The church can become a vibrant, well-prepared “teaching hospital” for all the issues and brokenness embraced today by hurting people craving belonging and purpose–love and meaning.

In a world spiraling into confusion, compromise, and cultural collapse, the righteous can no longer remain silent. This powerful follow-up to Let the Righteous Step Out is more than just a continuation—it's a renewed commission. With updated insights on global shifts, Christian persecution, moral redefinition, and rising hostility toward faith, this book delivers a bold and urgent wake-up call to believers everywhere.

Feminism is a cancer that is at the center of the cultural rot and division in our country. It is no coincidence that as feminism has become increasingly accepted, the size of the state has grown to epic proportions. In order for both feminism and statism to maintain influence, control, and power, the home must be deconstructed by removing the head from the equation.

The transgender movement is based on a destructive ideology that has affected every adult and minor in every sector of American society. Our churches and communities need to understand how to address the spiritual and psychological crisis behind gender ideology. This book was written by Jennifer Bauwens, a trauma therapist and researcher, and Walt Heyer, who previously identified as a woman. Both authors have helped those who suffered the effects of gender ideology and who also had traumas and other mental health conditions.

Are we living in the most spiritually charged era of human history? Is artificial intelligence the devil’s greatest deception—or God's most powerful tool for redemption? In this bold, Spirit-filled audiobook, Michael David Klijanowicz dares to confront the question every believer must answer: Is AI a weapon of darkness or a divine gift for Kingdom advancement? This isn't just another book on technology—it’s a prophetic wake-up call.