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Books - Scripture Engagement

ResearchYoung People

The Bible Reading of Young Evangelicals

From the book’s description: "Young evangelicals in Britain often find themselves at odds with an increasingly secular society, and yet the tradition persists and in some places flourishes. Sociological studies into the faith of this demographic group are rare, yet…
Richard
October 6, 2017
Bible Preaching

Between Two Worlds

“Preaching is indispensable to Christianity.” World-renowned preacher John Stott opens this book with those five bold words. He maintains, further, that “nothing is better calculated to restore health and vitality to the church than a recovery of true, biblical, contemporary…
Richard
August 5, 2017
Trauma Healing

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

This book offers a practical approach to engaging the Bible and mental health principles to find God’s healing for wounds of the heart. This provides a strong foundation for restored lives and relationships. It is a resource for leaders in…
Richard
November 23, 2016
Children

Book of Hope

The Book of Hope is a Scripture book designed to engage and speak to the heartfelt needs of children and youth within various cultures, clearly showing God’s redemptive plan through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. This harmonized version of the…
Richard
November 2, 2016
Bible Study

Unleash the Word

'Unleash the Word', by Karen Soole, provides practical help and encouragement on studying the Bible in small groups. The author recommends the 'big questions' model: The "no-holds barred question": is there anything that particularly strikes you as we read the…
Richard
October 25, 2016
Bible Preaching

Saving Eutychus

Poor Eutychus might have tumbled off his perch in Acts 20, but it s humbling to notice that what took Paul many hours of preaching to achieve - near-fatal napping in one of his listeners - takes most preachers only…
Richard
October 5, 2016
ResearchYoung People

The Bible According to Gen Z

"The Bible According to Gen Z" is a collection of essays from Australia on encouraging Bible engagement among young people. It includes research results and analysis, together with responses from youth leaders and case studies. Here are some selected quotes:…
Richard
September 28, 2016
Research

The Bible in America

From the Publisher's description: The Bible in America is a multiyear survey of attitudes toward and perceptions of the Bible, set against the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. Commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna researchers have conducted more than…
Richard
September 15, 2016
Bible StudyUnderstanding Scripture

Dig Deeper

When it comes to reading and understanding the Bible, a dangerous phrase is used by non-Christians and even some believers: "Well, that's your interpretation." It is true that without some care in your interpretation, you can "make" the Bible say…
Richard
October 12, 2015