Bücher veröffentlicht von Zondervan

When pain is real, why is God silent? This brand new collection is the best of acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's essays on pain, loss, and the healing power of memories, including one chapter never before published, that explore God's tender grace and how to be stewards of the pain in our lives.

Christians in America are coming up against the power of darkness, and like a full-force hurricane, it wants to run over the church and destroy it. Strong through the Storm by Jim Cymbala is a wakeup call for Christians and shows them what is needed to not just to weather the storm, but to fight through it and flourish.

Stretched beyond her capacity in raising a large family in the middle of Manhattan, Kristen Kill longed for something she did not know had a name---until she found it in the Psalms. Finding Selah offers hope for anyone hungry for the peace of God amidst the craziest of days.

With her spunky, artful, and unashamed attitude, Natasha Bure pushes back and gets real. Whether it's acne, boyfriends, faith, stress, or having fun with girlfriends, Natasha shares her views on personal experiences, and shares insightful ways she's approached road-blocks. To be put simply, no matter what you face, always be honest and real.

In Cherish, bestselling author Gary Thomas reveals how marriages can not only survive but actually thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish each other.

Ruth Tucker digs deeply into the life of Katharina von Bora, wife of Martin Luther, the First Lady of the Reformation, to unearth insights for today's women, wives and mothers who, like Katie, have carved out a career of their own.

Surveying both the Bible and church history, author and professor Alice Mathews demonstrates the full partnership that God calls men and women to within his kingdom.

MultiChurch is a theological, philosophical, and practical guide to the multisite church journey.

Author Nate Collins provides a theological framework for conceptualizing gender identity. He writes for believers who have a traditional sexual ethic and provides a compelling vision of gospel flourishing for gay and non-straight individuals.

Perfection is the enemy of parenting. But God doesn't want us, and our kids don't need us, to be perfect. As parents, we're called to simply do our best. And when we fail, we're called to try again tomorrow. And that is the definition of a good family.

In Perfectly Unfinished, Andrea Logan White---actress, producer, co-owner of Pure Flix, wife and mother---reveals her lifelong struggle with the destructive lies of perfectionism and self-condemnation and her discovery that the broken, unfinished parts of our lives can become a place of beauty where we meet God as he works to complete us.

We each long to be seen and understood. Yet most of our days pass seemingly unwitnessed. Drawing from both personal and biblical story, Sara Hagerty explores the spiritual richness of being hidden in God---"wasting" resources, time, and ourselves at His feet even when no one else sees.

Like the Roman Empire, today's governments or organizations can become centered on power and believe their messages are the 'good news.' As Christians, we're called to proclaim God's name in all the earth, but how do we to do that in the midst of false gospels?

1 Corinthians 13 guides Ajith Fernando's pastoral reflections on a basic yet profound biblical concept---love. Peppered with examples of God's radical love lived out in Fernando's native home, the war-torn nation of Sri Lanka, readers will rediscover God's profound love and see how believers display that love in difficult real-world situations.

To Transform a City is a valuable guide for those who dream big about the spiritual and social changes possible for the cities and towns that surround their churches. Two visionary leaders examine the foundations, history, theology, and practical methods of community transformation.

In Sticky Leader, Larry Osborne, an innovative leader in pastoral ministry, reveals the hidden secret behind serial innovation and shows leaders how to navigate the landmines of leading through change in ways that will provide new levels of stability and creativity to any organization.

Children's Ministry on Purpose guides children's ministry leaders on a journey of discovery to find fresh vision and to lay a new foundation for their ministry. It equips them to measure the health of the ministry and make needed changes by answering five simple but powerful questions.

This year-long book of devotions consists of fifty-two engaging stories along with daily questions and activities for each week of the year. Girls respond to each story as it relates to their own lives with talk, journaling, and prayer. These award-winning devotions will affirm girls in their identity as God's children and special creation.

Couples regularly name "improved communication" as the greatest need in their relationships. Love Talk is a deep yet simple plan full of insights that will revolutionize communication in relationships. This workbook for women is full of exercises and self-tests that help you apply what you are learning about communication to your relationship.

This thought-provoking book exposes the chaos and pressure of "normal" living and points toward a better life where community and church are authentic, rich, and as close as the neighbors on your street.

A unique approach featuring fun-filled dates to help seriously dating and engaged couples strengthen their relationship. Couples will soon discover whether or not to go to the next level of commitment, and will spend quality time together now while preparing for a great marriage in the future.

Chris Willard and Jim Sheppard offer pastors curious about the conversation of Biblical generosity a look inside the practice and habits of generous church leaders in Contagious Generosity---a roadmap pastors can use to accelerate generosity in his or her community of faith.

In this four-session, small group Bible study, Andy Stanley shows you how to take authentic responsibility for the things in your life.

In this revised edition of Conversations with Jesus: Talk that Really Matters, a sixty-day devotional from Youth for Christ, you'll encounter Jesus in a personal way and begin a conversation that could change your life.

In the second book, which draws on the biblical story of the Babylonian exile, when Alexander hears his name being called once more, he returns to Eden, which is now derelict, deserted, and spoiled.