Rhoda is a busy slave girl in John Mark’s household. Her days are filled with cooking and cleaning until the day Peter is imprisoned, and the followers of Jesus all come over to pray for his release. As the disciples share the Lord’s Supper, Rhoda finds herself unexpectedly drawn into... [Show more]
The COVID-19 pandemic caused churches to close their doors, restricted gatherings of people, and moved worship services online. But what if, rather than viewing these circumstances as limitations on the ability to have the church, we shifted our focus towards being the church in our communities?... [Show more]
Talitha has been sick for a long time. She hears about the miracles Jesus is doing, but her Papa, Jairus, is not sure that they should ask Him for help. After all, Jesus seems to be a Sabbath-breaker! But will Papa learn to trust Jesus in time to save Talitha’s life? David Edgren’s... [Show more]
Knowing what you believe is helpful. Living what you believe is transformational. How can the truths expressed in the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s fundamental beliefs make a practical difference in your life? Contemporary writers share fresh and relevant, thoughtful and faithful,... [Show more]
It’s logical that if I give a certain amount of money, I have less money left to live on, right? That’s simple mathematics. But it’s also an equation that makes many people reluctant to give. The Giving Equation provides a fresh way of thinking about stewardship, explaining two... [Show more]
Rufus was heart-broken. Father has taken his pet lamb, Sammy, to the temple for the family's yearly sacrifice. But Father's trip does not go as planned, offering new hope for Sammy, Father, Rufus—and you. A moving story for 6- to 10-year-olds and their families, with discussion... [Show more]
Faith that matters begins and ends with Jesus—and is focused on Him everywhere in between. But engaging with Jesus will always send us back to our time and place, to our communities and our world, just as He was sent. This collection of essays wrestles with aspects of this faithful process,... [Show more]
At a time when parents and churches are wondering how to keep their teens in the church, here's an answer - Memory Events. It's a concept God used to remind the Israelites of their heritage and their future with Him. Memory Events can also powerfully impact teens for God. Creating Memories for Teens... [Show more]