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YouTube for YouTeaching: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 3)

YouTube offers a wealth of sermon illustrations and teaching resources, but not every video tells the whole story. Joseph C. Grana examines the benefits, limitations, and importance of…

My Two-Pronged Strategy: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 2)

Where do preachers find fresh sermon ideas? Bert Crabbe shares two practical habits—reading widely and paying attention to everyday life—that can spark meaningful sermon illustrations and strengthen weekly…

The Web World I Travel: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 1)

Greg Lee shares eight practical ways pastors can use online resources for sermon preparation, including research, Bible study, preaching podcasts, illustrations, digital organization, shared ministry materials, and congregational…

Sticky Conversations: Alcohol

Hope, Despair in India: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 13)

Jim Tune reviews A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a heartbreaking novel set in India that explores poverty, cruelty, human dignity, and the remarkable ability to endure even…

Epic and Eternal: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 12)

Charlie W. Starr reviews John Eldredge's Epic, exploring how the great stories of literature and film reflect the gospel through themes of heroism, sacrifice, rescue, and redemption.

All About Worship: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 11)

Dale Reeves reviews Louie Giglio's The Air I Breathe, exploring how true worship extends beyond Sunday singing to shape our priorities, daily choices, and example as Christian leaders.

The Vitality of Christian Community: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 10)

Michael C. Mack reviews M. Scott Boren's The Relational Way, a thought-provoking challenge to traditional church structures that calls leaders to rediscover authentic Christian community through biblical relationships…

Reading for Enrichment: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 9)

Marshall Hayden reflects on the rewards of reading broadly and shares leadership books he wishes he had discovered earlier, offering valuable insights for ministers seeking to build stronger,…

Exploring Authentic Manhood: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 8)

Eddie Lowen reviews Patrick Morley's Man Alive, exploring seven primal needs, authentic manhood, and spiritual growth through compelling storytelling and biblical wisdom. A thoughtful recommendation for individual readers…

An Exciting Family Devotion Resource: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 7)

Discover how Jim Eichenberger's Discovering God's Story helps families explore Scripture together through illustrated Bible stories, historical timelines, and engaging activities, with practical family devotion tips from Matt…

Insights into the Underprivileged: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 6)

Nancy Karpenske reviews What Every Church Member Needs to Know about Poverty, exploring how understanding generational poverty, cultural differences, and hidden expectations can help churches provide more thoughtful…

An Aid to Cultural Context: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 5)

Beth Guckenberger reviews Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus, exploring how Jewish culture and historical context illuminate familiar Bible passages and deepen our understanding of the relationship…

Learning from Trials: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 4)

Brenda Garrison reviews Henry Cloud's Nine Things, sharing how its practical principles have helped her family navigate disappointment, make wiser decisions, and grow through life's challenges while pursuing…

When Faith Is a Struggle: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 3)

Randy Gariss recommends three Philip Yancey books that offer understanding and encouragement to people struggling with faith, doubt, and disappointment, showing how honest questions can lead readers toward…