Rev Dr Marshall L Hoffman: 5 books

A new and smile-producing look at the parables of Jesus will banish the traditional stereotype of a gloomy Jesus. Jesus, the Master Teacher, used subtle humor in the parables to capture and hold the attention of his audience. He poked fun at hypocrisy with hyperbole, and used stories using everyday...

A pastor, military chaplain, and author brings the Ten Commandments to life as foundational principles, flexible guidelines, and positive and life-giving boundaries. This back-door approach to the Decalogue invites the reader to experience the joy and fulfillment of learning to live within...

"Avenues of Adoration Through the Season of Advent: Devotionals that Celebrate a Christ-Centered Christmas," filled with insights from scripture that will bring spiritual renewal, offers answers to fully celebrate the Advent season. Follow the street of the shepherds, the avenue of the angels, and the march of the magi to your own spiritual Bethlehem.

One hundred and forty-seven daily portions of mirth—from jokes to rib-tickling stories, from tall tales to true accounts, from hilarious things kids say to funny things that happen in church—these drops of holy hilarity from a seasoned pastor will lighten any heart.

Famous Last Words brings an in-depth and heart-searching look at the seven last words that Christ spoke from the cross. His death, burial, and resurrection transformed human history. A careful look at the richness of these last words will prepare us spiritually to experience God's transforming...