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Encountering the Gospel takes the broader view of gospel encounters. Any text where people meet Jesus, hear Jesus, or are taught about Jesus qualifies. Jesus embodied the gospel; Jesus is the gospel. He is "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). He is both THE question and THEanswer. Meeting Jesus is the pivotal point-the moment of greatest significance-in every person's life. Encountering the gospel puts life's greatest decision directly before each of us.

As the late Coy Roper taught Critical Introduction to the Old Testament year after year, he improved and expanded the notes that he shared with his undergraduate students. The Old Testament: A Study Guide is the culmination of those efforts. Chapters include "The Christian View of the Old Testament." "Canon of the Old Testament," "Survey of Approaches to the Study of the Old Testament" and "Preaching from the Old Testament." The heart of his work is a thoughtful and engaging summary of each Old Testament book. The Old Testament: A Study Guide offers seasoned insights and connections to numerous essential resources for the effective study of the Hebrew Bible.

Wisdom from a Life in Ministry is a collection of brief essays from beloved minister Bob Plunket. Plunket's wry humor and perceptive observation of human nature invite readers back to a somewhat distant-and simpler-time. This book exhibits the power of respectful, biblical thinking as it pleasantly promotes godly values that build strong families, churches, and communities. More than anything, Wisdom from a Life in Ministry engagingly calls readers to value thinking from a spiritual perspective.

Love of the Faith: Favorite New Testament Texts is the inaugural volume in the Onesimus Bible Study Series from Cypress Publications. It offers 11 chapters from alumni of International Bible College and Heritage Christian University. Readers will find the diversity of style and expression refreshing. Those who love the Bible will appreciate the respect for God's word as both relevant and authoritative. Love of the Faith: Favorite New Testament Texts is intended for both individual and group Bible study.

Getting My Heart Right With God offers twenty-plus essays on God and ministry written over almost twenty years of teaching and kingdom-work. In four sections, Bagents explores God, Grace, Service, and Leadership. Hundreds of Bible citations invite readers to further study. Essays include "God the Master Servant," "God's Responses to Human Complaints," "Connecting to God," "How Does the Holy Spirit Lead Christians Today?," "The Church as Salt and Light," "A Contemplation on Faithful Quietness," and "A Plea for Grace and Fairness as Older Generations Assess Younger."

Approaching Christian Scripture Faithfully: Twenty Attempts offers a series of thought-provoking expositions in four categories: Old Testament Essays, New Testament Essays, Essays on the Church, and a Miscellaneous section. Though each essay has been previously published in various contexts, as a unit they model both exegetical skill and faith-building application. Gallagher invites readers to think at a higher level. His loyalty to Scripture is evident. The reader will find Approaching Christian Scripture Faithfully both engaging and challenging.

Led By God's Spirit: A Practical Study of Galatians 5:22-26 explores the biblical concept of walking by, being led by, living by, and keeping in step with the Spirit. It features emphasis on each aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. Each of the fourteen brief chapters includes attention to application and questions for group discussion or further study. Led By God's Spirit is intentionally practical, designed to promote empowered Christian living.

I AM: A Study of the True and Living God presents 15 essays that introduce its reader to the character and greatness of the God of the Bible. Chapters include "I AM Triune," "I AM Almighty," "I AM Holy," "I AM Truth," and "I AM Love."

Serving the Lord: Festschrift for Freddie Patrick Moon and Janet Stewart Moon is the second volume in the Heritage Legacy Series. In this series Heritage Christian University honors and appreciates godly servants through collected essays from colleagues. Chapters include a sermon, reflections on spiritual service, biblical essays, and an excursus on retention in US Bible colleges. All authors are either former or current coworkers who have been directly blessed by the work of Pat and Janet Moon. Several chapters speak of personal appreciation and admiration.Serving the Lord reflects the practical service of the Moons as well as their commitment to Christ, church, and Christian education. The range of topics mirrors the broad skillset, substantial influence, and ongoing service of the honorees.

∩╗┐Counseling for Church Leaders offers biblical and practical encouragement to church leaders-in the broadest sense-as they help the hurting. Though Bagents and Snodgrass share insights learned from decades of counseling experience and include resources for further study, their appeal flows primarily from Scripture. Their emphasis is on God''s leaders helping God''s people God''s way. Chapters explore God as counselor; a biblical understanding of human wellness; why people seek counseling; and the basics of listening, empathy, and emotions. Discussions include traps to avoid during counseling, the power of prevention, and practicing self-care during the helping process. "How to" chapters explore working with the angry, the fearful, the grieving, and the depressed. Counseling for Church Leaders also addresses helping those who are stuck and under-connected as well dealing with toxic people. Bagents and Snodgrass affirm the ability, obligation, and opportunity for each Christian to lead by helping others. They make no argument that every Christian should become a therapist. Rather, they appeal to church leaders-at every level-to value, enhance, and practice the time-honored people-helping skills that show others the love of God. 

The stories we love to remember bless us on countless levels. They represent and explain us. They entertain, educate, empower, and elevate us. They calm, center, challenge, and contextualize our lives. At times, they help us repent, self-correct, and promise to do better. The personal stories we choose to share with others document both our common humanity and our amazing individuality. They let us remember, reflect, and reframe. Through stories, we''re able to time-travel. At their best, our stories connect us to the world as it was, is, and should be. More importantly, they cause us to reflect on who we have been, who we are, and who we can become. They connect us to God, faith, friends, and family. Ultimately, our stories define us. Revisiting Life''s Oases: Soul-Soothing Stories may tell you more about the author than you ever wanted to know. Chances are you''ll smile, laugh, and maybe sympathize. You may even cry, wonder, disbelieve, or tell yourself, "Well, that explains a lot." If so, mission accomplished. Stories are gifts from God. If this set of stories encourages you to value and share your own heart with others, may God bless you for blessing them.