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"Practical guidance for overcoming unforgiveness from a Christian reconciler and a mental health professional, emphasizing the power of biblical forgiveness"--

"Using the writings of Martin Luther, Michael T. Fieberkorn opens the vice and virtue tradition to the Lutheran audience. Part 1 discusses how Luther reframes vices as unbelief and virtue as part of the Christian's new life in Christ. Part 2 explores the relationship between vice, virtue, and the Ten Commandments and how it plays out in the life of a Christian"--

"In Dis(ordered), Christopher Esget confronts social and cultural issues that make claims about human nature. He addresses each issue from a Christian perspective and offers a Christ-centered response"--

"All of Scripture points to Christ. By examining messianic predictions, patterns, and presence in the Old Testament, authors Andrew E. Steinmann and R. Reed Lessing show how the Old Testament not only promises a Messiah to deliver and restore God's people but also identifies Jesus Christ as that promised Savior"--

Discipleship is a long and winding road for many congregations that can be almost a lifelong pursuit. The definition of discipleship also varies and has become a debated topic of what it actually means to be a disciple. Author Ted Doering is here to change that with a simple definition: discipleship is a person who trusts the promises of Jesus and seeks to follow Him. Shouldn't discipleship and learning about it be just as easy? Walking Together: Simple Steps for Discipleship uses the Lutheran Sacramental outlook to prove that discipleship can be simple, even if it's a difficult process that must be lived out daily. This book will show you that having good roots for discipleship is important for all Christians. Meant to be read in a group setting, each of the twelve chapters ends with discussion portions to practice putting discipleship to action.

"You don't have to be a pastor in a pulpit to speak God's Word. Sometimes the best word spoken happens while a mother is driving her daughter to tennis practice, when two friends are having a drink, or even when you are responding to someone's post on social media."In Speaking Boldly: Sharing God's Word Every Day, discover ways to feel more comfortable, confident, and relaxed in speaking the truth found in God's Word to other people. As Christians, we're called to speak God's Word to one another with the help of the Holy Spirit. But we often feel we could be more confident in sharing God's Word with the people in our lives. These other people are found in our homes, at our workplaces, in our churches, and are our neighbors. Learn to speak God's Law and Gospel with boldness and love with the knowledge that it is God's Word and not our own.

Connected for Life is for anyone who has been asked to lead a youth ministry program. Youth ministry leaders - both church workers and volunteers - will appreciate this comprehensive guide to developing, leading, and maintaining a thriving youth ministry program. This all-in-one handbook guides leaders in creating and maintaining a strong youth program. Drawing on the experience and expertise of numerous youth ministry professionals, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for everything from basic leadership development to creating a philosophy of ministry and more.

En forma muy compacta, el autor clarifica los temas que han frustrado a cristianos por muchos años. Schelske comienza su estudio analizando una de las preguntas que siempre ha intrigado al estudiante de la Biblia: ¿Fue Jesucristo -el primer misionero- enviado a establecer el reino de Dios, o vino, más bien, para fundar una iglesia? Sólo disponible en español.In a very compact way, the author clarifies the issues that have frustrated Christians for many years. Schelske begins his study by analyzing one of the questions that has always intrigued the student of the Bible: Was Jesus Christ - the first missionary - sent to establish the kingdom of God, or did he come, rather, to found a church? Only available in Spanish.

What is my calling in life?What vocation am I meant to have?Everyone struggles with these types of questions; trying to figure out exactly what God has planned. The good news is that God is already working in your life; no extra experience or skills required.Work through this eight-week women's Bible study with Catherine Duerr to see that even through your stumbles, failures, and questions, God is leading you down the path that He needs you to be on, even if that path isn't clear to you. See encouragments and guidance on every page and know that God's calling for you is important, no matter how small it might seem.This eight-week study for individuals or small groups includes daily lessons, filled with anecdotal stories to show you how God has been working in other's lives. Use each daily lesson's discussion questions and journal prompt to evaluate the path you're on and how God might be calling you in way you hadn't seen before. Each week's lessons revolve around a specific theme and memory verse, reminding you to let God guide your path wherever He may lead you.

With so many issue swirling about and what seems to be a constant stream of negative stories about culture and society, Why Am I Joyfully Lutheran? is a bold challenge and encouragement for Lutheran laypersons to engage joyfully in being Lutheran wherever and whenever God gives them the opportunity. Addressing specific significant cultural issues such as human sexuality, gender identity, human life issues, etc., adult Lutherans will be interested to learn how the Lutheran confession of Christianity addresses a range of contemporary topics.

The Christian life is one of dualities: we are simultaneously sinner and saint, we know believers and non-believers, we interact in the left and right kingdoms, and we hear Law and Gospel. These seemingly competing dualities can frustrate Christians as they try to live out their faith. Many wonder if the Bible presents conflicting ideas - and how, in light of that confusion, can Christians be salt and light in a world that is often opposed to Christianity? But these dualities actually focus the Christian faith. As readers grow in their understanding of this knowledge, they will be encouraged to live out their faith more fruitfully, abundantly, and effectively. They will have the tools to face their struggles and return to their identity in Christ.

For Christians who are struggling to understand what it means to be pious and how to embrace the classic Christian practices of piety, Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey shows that acts of piety are not simply rules to keep in order to be a "good" Christian, but they are how the new life in Christ is lived out in day-to-day life. This book explores how to properly hear in the Scriptures our heavenly Father summoning us to the joy and freedom of living and growing as His beloved children through Jesus Christ.

In Myth of the Millennial, authors Rev. Ted and Chelsey Doering, Millennials themselves, invite churches to stop hitting the panic button and trying anything and everything to get Millennials to stay in or come back to church. Because connecting with the Millennial generation - their generation, their peers - is simpler than it seems. And don't worry, they won't prescribe expensive building renovations or a new wardrobe for your pastor. They do, however, explore common millennial stereotypes in the hopes of helping other generations better understand this lost generation. They also offer ideas on how to build strong intergenerational relationships to better equip Boomers and Gen-Xers to engage a generation that is generally apathetic and disinterested in the Church. Because, ultimately, all this talk about Millennials and generations is not about upping church attendance for the sake of numbers; it's about one generation leading another to Christ.

Conflicteven at churchis inevitable. So how do congregations deal with conflict in a healthy way that prevents hurt and proactively addresses important topics that need to be discussed?

Why a book specifically on supporting the workers of the church? Special attention needs to be given because workers of the church are at increased risk of sadness, despair, stress, frustration, cynicism, anger, and disappointment. Written in a plain down-to-earth style this book will educate the professional church worker, thereby improving their relationship with the congregations they serve.

This book, written by a Certified Christian Conciliator with more than 20 years of experience in church reconciliation, offers practical advice for improving the spiritual health of congregations and the ministers that lead them.

Even the Bible's greatest heroes stumbled. No, really, they sinned the same way that humanity today sins. Mary and Martha doubted Christ. Moses got impatient with God. Samson was prideful and forgot His strength was from God. Jonah wanted revenge and went against God's plan. The list of less-than-perfect biblical figures goes on and on. What do they have in common? God still loved them, even with their sins, mess-ups, blunders, rebelliousness: he loved them no matter what. Zoom in on why these inspirational biblical people like Moses, Samson, Gideon, David, and Peter chose to stray from the path they knew was right. More importantly, look at how God responded to apply it to your life today. Redeemed: Our Lives as Sinners and Saints will take you through 14 shortcomings as seen in the Bible, and author Dan Hoppen's own personal examples, to show that, through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, all of creation is saved and loved, no matter how bad our sins.

Churches across America are constantly updating their culture to accord with the secular culture. But Authentic Christianity offers another idea: that the Lutheran tradition embodies a framework of Christianity that uniquely addresses the postmodern condition. It does so not by being "emergent" or by making up a new approach to church or to the Christian life. Rather, it does so in an unexpected way: by being confessional, sacramental, and vocational. Authentic Christianity is a collaboration between an academic of the Boomer generation and a young Millennial pastor. Coming from two very different places - different generations, different vocations, different entries into Lutheranism - authors Gene Veith and Trevor Sutton offer their unique perspectives on how Lutheran theology engages contemporary life.

"Inspired by Psalm 91, these 52 devotions, each by a different author, point to Christ and help the reader grow in her understanding of her identity in Him. This book assures women that God is our stronghold against the world, the devil, and sin and demonstrates that God is our refuge"--

"This is an expanded version of The Lutheran Confessions written by John Theodore Mueller in 1953. It provides brief introductions to each of the Lutheran Confessions, addressing what they are, why they were and are still needed, and how they express God's divine truths. The original text will be supplemented with new content pulled from various resources, such as Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, Luther's Works, and Gerhard's Theological Commonplaces. The booklet will include various quotes from the Confessions and Church Fathers, along with additional information on the historical context. The following texts are discussed: the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Athanasian Creed, Luther's Small Catechism, Luther's Large Catechism, the Augsburg Confession, the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, the Smalcald Articles, and the Formula of Concord"--

Lutheranism 101: The Course works closely with Lutheranism 101 to take the reader deeper into the teaching, doctrine, or practice being presented. Sometimes that means digging into the text of Lutheranism 101 and exploring connections that are being made. Other times it means working with Scripture or some of the primary Lutheran resources for doctrine and practice. The Course can be used by groups, families, and individuals who want to dig deeper into what it means to be Lutheran. After reading a chapter in Lutheranism 101, turn to the corresponding chapter in The Course and work through the questions.

This revised and expanded study offers a 13-session examination of the Augsburg Confession and Its Apology as found in Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions. Leaders notes for The Augsburg Confession and Its Aplogy are available in the Leader Guide.Each session highlights the Law and Gospel and helps participants grow in their knowledge and understanding of the teachings of the Lutheran Church and its relevance to everyday life. This study can be used by groups or for individual study.More about the Lutheran Confessions seriesThe Lutheran Confession series presents a comprehensive introduction to major Lutheran writings. It is designed to be a convenient study for use by more advanced students, or small groups who want to take an in-depth look at the teachings of the Lutheran Church. For ease of use and study, each book in this series includes excerpts from the relevant confessional document. These is no need for students--or instructors--to purchase a complete set of catechisms, or copies of the Augsburg Confessions or Book of Concord in order to enjoy and benefit from these studies.

Martin Luther loved the Psalter. This is noticeably evident in his short introductions to the psalms as he allows readers a glimpse into his theology and prayer life. Luther's writings demonstrate how he saw the Psalter as a Christ-centered model for Christian prayer. He classifies each psalm and applies the message of the text to the life lived under the cross. Using the text of the psalms from the English Standard Version, coupled with classic prayers, readers use this edition to familiarize themselves with this beloved book of the Bible. This devotional also helps readers deepen their understanding of the Christological aspect of the psalms and Luther's perspective on them. Open Reading the Psalms with Luther today for a fresh look at one of Luther's favorite Old Testament books.