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NEW RELEASE – Give Them Truth by Starr Meade

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Give Them Truth: Teaching Eternal Truths to Young Minds by Starr Meade

208 pages | List Price: $14.99 | Paperback

Summary: Whether you are a parent or a teacher, Starr Meade encourages you to impart a robust knowledge of God to your children from a young age, because a sound theology will prepare them for whatever life has in store. Our kids need to know God in order to grow in love for him and to live for him. When we teach the truths of Scripture to our children, we give them truth to love and live by.

Like math, grammar, piano, or soccer, God’s Word takes time to learn and understand. Where do parents and teachers begin? Starr Meade will guide you and your children into the core doctrines of the Christian faith. On your journey together, you will find that teaching kids about God deepens your own understanding. It’s never too late to learn, and there’s nothing better to give than truth.

About the Author: 

Starr Meade Starr Meade served for ten years as the director of children’s ministries in a local church and has taught Bible and Latin classes in Christian Schools. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she is currently teaching classes to homeschoolers. Some of her other books include Training Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Shorter Catechism, Comforting Hearts, Teaching Minds: Family Devotions Based on the Heidelberg Catechism, and Grandpa’s Box: Retelling the Biblical Story of Redemption.

What Others Say About This Book:

“What do our children need most? Starr Meade gives it to us straight—they need truth! Children are theologians, and it is our responsibility to disciple them. Give Them Truth teaches us that this isn’t a mere intellectual pursuit. The truth is personal. Meade shows how it enters into our children’s lives in all their hurt and pain, all their disappointments, and all their rejoicing.”

— Aimee Byrd, Author of Housewife Theologian and Theological Fitness and cohost of the Mortification of Spin podcast

 

Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

 

Interviews on The Janet Mefferd Show

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In case you missed the last few P&R author interviews on The Janet Mefferd Show, here are the audio archive links.

   

1. How did Abraham live in the gap between God’s promise and reality? Dr. Iain Duguid, professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, will explain.

Click HERE to listen to Iain Duguid discuss his book, Living in the Gap Between Promise and Reality, Second Edition: The Gospel According to Abraham‘.

2. What does it really mean to experience the new birth that Jesus discussed with Nicodemus in John 3? Pastor Stephen Smallman joins Janet to talk about it and his book, “Beginnings.”

Click HERE to listen to Stephen Smallman discuss his book, Beginnings: Understanding How We Experience the New Birth.

3. Dr. Glenn R. Kreider of Dallas Theological Seminary joins Janet and discusses his book God with Us: Exploring God’s Personal Interactions with His People Throughout the Bible.

Click HERE to listen to Glenn Kreider discuss his book, God with Us: Exploring God’s Personal Interactions with His People Throughout the Bible.

4. Your mom always told you that if you didn’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all. So as Christians, how do we keep our mouths from getting us into trouble? Karen Ehman from Proverbs 31 Ministries will discuss it and her book, “Keep it Shut.” Plus What do the covenants throughout the Bible really mean for our lives? Jonty Rhodes joins Janet to discuss his book, Covenants Made Simple.

Click HERE to listen to Jonty Rhodes discuss his book, Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God’s Unfolding Promises to His People.

 

BOOK HIGHLIGHT – Muslims and Christians at the Table by Bruce A. McDowell & Anees Zaka

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Muslims and Christians at the Table: Promoting Biblical Understanding Among North American Muslims by Bruce A. McDowell and Anees Zaka

344 pages | Direct Price: $14.99 $11.50 | Paperback | Published: 1999

Summary: The main idea of the book is to promote a journey of understanding between Christians and Muslims.

About the Authors:

Bruce A. McDowell (MATS, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the missions pastor and the director of International Students Christian Fellowship at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has studied Islam at Temple University and has experience in Muslim ministry in the United States and countries around the world.

Anees Zaka (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the founder and director of Church without Walls and founder and president of the Biblical Institute for Islamic Studies, both in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What Others Say About This Book:

“Rare are the books on Islam authored by people who combine extensive, personal experience with theological insight, integrity, and grace. This is one of those rare books, and I heartily recommend it for use in churches, classrooms, and individual preparation for witnessing to Muslims.”

– Roger S. Greenway

“I am delighted to commend Muslims and Christians at the Table . . . clear, specific, and understandable . . . fullfilling a great need in the life of the church.”

– Harvie M. Conn

“Bruce McDowell and Anees Zaka have written an extremely helpful book . . . .They review the history of Islam, outline Muslim culture and beliefs, and offer scores of helpful guidelines for making friends with Muslims and for testifying to Christ and the gospel . . . an excellent work in an increasingly important missions area.”

– James M. Boice

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BOOK HIGHLIGHT – The Heart of Prayer by Jerram Barrs

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The Heart of Prayer: What Jesus Teaches Us by Jerram Barrs

256 pages | Direct Price: $14.99 $11.50 | Paperback | Published: 2008

Summary: If we are honest with ourselves, we will acknowledge that we pray very little. When we do pray, we are often focused on our own performance or on making a “good impression” on God or those around us. As a result, we lose the joy, delight, and childlike dependence of heartfelt prayer.

But despite our weakness in prayer, Jesus’ teaching and example provide support rather than condemnation. This uplifting book highlights this encouragement and calls believers to turn their eyes away from their own performance and follow Jesus as they pursue the heart of prayer.

About the Author:

Jerram Barrs is professor of Christianity and Contemporary Culture and Resident Scholar of the Francis Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary.

What Others Say About This Book:

“At a time when many of us today are hardly better than atheists when it comes to prayer, Jerram Barrs is a wise and gentle guide to the way of prayer shown and taught by Jesus. I have benefited enormously from this profound yet simple and helpful book.”

– Os Guinness, author of The Call

“I can’t think of anyone better than Jerram Barrs to write on the subject of prayer. Dive into The Heart of Prayer and take a cool swim in the wisdom of a teacher who knows how to tackle discipleship with grace, humility, and transparency. If he’s speaking, I’m listening. You should be too.”

– Charlie Peacock, author of New Way to Be Human

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Recap of New Releases from March

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Here is a recap of the 4 new releases from March.

1. God, Adam, and You: Biblical Creation Defended and Applied
edited by Richard D. Phillips
224 pages
List Price: $14.99
Series: Best of Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology (PCRT)
Subject: Theology
Paperback
SAMPLE CHAPTER

Summary: Questioning the truth of Genesis 1–3 puts more than just Adam in jeopardy—the repercussions are enormous. Noted pastor-scholars Joel R. Beeke, Kevin DeYoung, Liam Goligher, Richard D. Phillips, Derek W. H. Thomas, and Carl R. Trueman argue for the inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture, unpacking the implications of Genesis 1–3 for human nature, original sin, the gospel, God’s intent for human sexuality, redemption, and more.

2. A Journey to Wholeness: The Gospel According to Naaman’s Slave Girl
by Mark Belz
208 pages
List Price: $14.99
Series: Gospel According to the Old Testament (GAOT)
Subject: Biblical Studies / Old Testament
Paperback
SAMPLE CHAPTER

Summary: This book focuses on biblical reconciliation, both in its primary sense (as Paul uses it) and in a secondary sense, insofar as it touches on reconciliation between races, rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, the powerful and the weak, and between other alienated groups. The focus of the book is Naaman, a Syrian general, and his Jewish slave girl, whose simple testimony helped to bring about a great work of reconciliation: the salvation of her Syrian master. As the story unfolds, God’s saving power is displayed, particularly in bringing light to the Gentiles and in demonstrating the free offer of the gospel. Many Christians identify Naaman’s story with his miraculous healing in the Jordan River but fail to see the greater truth of God’s love for the Gentiles and the breadth of the gospel’s reach. Mark Belz brings understanding and encouragement to us as we see God’s great mercy at work.

3. Computer Science: Discovering God’s Glory in Ones and Zeros
by Jonathan Stoddard
32 pages
List Price: $4.99
Subject: Apologetics / Science and Faith
Booklet
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Summary: What does computer programming have to do with God? Jonathan Stoddard shows how computing transcends computers themselves and finds its source in the God who speaks the world into existence. The way programmers write code gives them a unique insight into God’s all-powerful word. Discover how constructing software can glorify God and unveil more of his character.

4. Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace, Second Edition: The Gospel in the Lives of Isaac & Jacob by Iain M. Duguid
192 pages
List Price: $14.99
Series: Gospel According to the Old Testament (GAOT)
Subject: Biblical Studies / Old Testament
Paperback
SAMPLE CHAPTER

Summary: Isaac and Jacob’s lives were sinful and messy—but God still used them. This encouraging study shows us that the gospel is victorious through God’s grace, not our flawed efforts.

Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.