Nazarene Publishing House: 279 books

"A recovery of the old sense of sin is essential to Christianity. Christ takes it for granted that men are bad. Until we really feel this assumption of His to be true, though we are part of the world He came to save, we are not part of the audience to whom His words are addressed." --C.S. Lewis.Pride...envy...anger...lust...gluttony...sloth...avarice...C.S....

As a child, C. S. Lewis caught glimpses of a "truer-than life world," a realm drenched with what he could only call "joy." As a teen, inspired by George McDonald's Phantases, he "saw the bright shadow coming out of the book into the real world and resting there, transforming all common things and yet...

Life is a lot like laundry. It can pile up quickly and, when neglected too long, can get really stinky. Society encourages women to do it all-offering advice and tips on how to prioritize and organize every area of their lives. But too often-just like laundry-the demands of life cause them to cram everything...

The preteen years are a time of change, curiosity, and skepticism--which leaves many parents wondering how they can inform their preteen's spiritual development. With A Faith of Their Own: An Experience Guide for Parents and Preteens, authors Chris Folmsbee and Tony Myles offer practical ways for parents...

If you are the parent of a preteen, you may feel as if you are the only person in the world trying to deal with this almost-grown stranger in your home. You might describe your preteen as opinionated, sometimes defiant, seeking independence one day and totally dependent on you the next, inquisitive,...

Youth workers are too often accused of clowning around, goofing off, injuring the kids, and never getting down to the serious business of ministry. The good news is, Dodgeball Theology explains how serious ministry can be fun when grounded in an appropriately developed theology of play. Author Blair...

My Objection to a Sinning Religion is split into two parts - the first and shorter section illustrates why Christians should believe in the ability to live free of sin during this life by using both Scripture and logic. It is based on a number of passages which indicate distinctions between pure and...

Times of transition often determine the course of a church's future, and the pastor must equip the congregation to deal with these critical times. Leading in Times of Change provides principles for guiding the church through various types of transition, whether that might be a staff change, a church...

The tyranny of the urgent is a by-product of our fast-paced world. It affects many people, but when it impacts pastors they are often tempted to ignore the critical needs of the pastoral disciplines that ensure the effectiveness of ministry. In Thinking, Listening, Being: A Wesleyan Pastoral Theology,...

Mentoring and discipleship cant be forced, right? They have to be organic and natural, right? Well, wrongish. In Engage, Mike Harder demonstrates how meaningful mentoring relationships can naturally spring from intentional seed planting. Mike speaks from twoplus decades of experience and provides both...

"Mom, Dad--what is sex?"If youve been dreading – or avoiding – answering that question, youre not alone. But it may be one of the most important questions you can answer for your child.Angry Birds and Killer Bees is a book that can help you turn “The Talk” into an ongoing conversation that counters...

This 4week devotional will guide and prepare the reader for the celebration of Christmas. Anticipate uses Old Testament prophecies to guide families and individuals as they learn to live into the story of God. Every week a new theme will be explored through daily interactive elements, prayers, and devotional...

John and Charles Wesley often use the New Testament language of “renewal in God’s image,” and sometimes “renewal in love,” to describe the life of Christian holiness. In Renewal in Love, theologian Michael Lodahl and biologist April Maskiewicz explore the implications of the idea of renewal...

This story takes place in Gros-Morne, Haiti. The main plot focuses on the Zamor family and the persecution they endured from the voodoo community. It demonstrates God’s provision and protection for their family. The story also relates the experiences of a youth missions trip to Haiti with a different...