One of bell hooks' foundational works introduced to the UK for the first time.'With the emotion of poetry, the narrative of a novel, and the truth of experience, bell hooks weaves a girlhood memoir you won't be able to put down―or forget. Bone Black takes us into the cave of self-creation' Gloria SteinemStitching together the threads of her girlhood memories, bell hooks shows us one strong-spirited child's journey toward becoming the pioneering writer we know. Along the way, hooks sheds light on the vulnerability of children, the special unfurling of female creativity and the imbalance of a society that confers marriage's joys upon men and its silences on women.In a world where daughters and fathers are strangers under the same roof, and crying children are often given something to cry about, hooks uncovers the solace to be found in solitude, the comfort to be had in the good company of books.Bone Black allows us to bear witness to the awakening of a legendary author's awareness that writing is her most vital breath. Read more

Do you ever feel like something is missing—like your soul is restless, even when life looks fine on the outside?That quiet ache is a longing for God. And He invites you to come.Daily Prayer: Seeking the Heart of God is for anyone who wants to slow down and spend daily time with the One who made them. Each page helps you fix your eyes on Scripture and respond to God in honest, heartfelt prayer.Whether you are new to faith or simply need a fresh start, this book will help you:• Build a simple, steady prayer habit—even when life is busy• Start each day grounded in God’s Word• Find peace, understanding and strength through a growing relationship with HimEach day includes:• A short Scripture passage for meditation• A heartfelt prayer shaped by that passageThere is no pressure to get it right. Just an open invitation—to seek God, to draw near, and to discover the joy of walking with him each day.Begin each day with truth. End each day with peace. Seek his heart—and find rest for yours.***** Read more

What does it mean to be Baptist? The Baptist Vision: Faith and Practice for a Believers' Church answers this question by introducing readers to the distinctive theology and practice of Baptists and by putting forward a biblical, charitable, and winsome presentation of the Baptist vision. Authors Matthew Y. Emerson and R. Lucas Stamps begin by examining the theological foundations of the Baptist movement: catholic, reformational, evangelical, and covenantal. They then demonstrate how these foundations issue forth Baptist distinctives (believers' baptism, congregationalism, religious liberty, and more) and Baptist practices (worship, holiness, and missions). Not simply descriptive, The Baptist Vision will also suggest a particular vision for the Baptist future, one that is more explicitly and intentionally positioned as a renewal movement within the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. This book will appeal to Baptist and non-Baptist readers alike as Emerson and Stamps delve into themes that resonate with the broader body of Christ while simultaneously highlighting the rich beauty of the Baptist faith. Read more

John Leadley Dagg (1794-1884) was a major Baptist theologian of the nineteenth century. His Systematic Theology appeared in 1857.His theology was Reformed/Calvinistic. He emphasizes the sovereign free grace of God. Thus, he carefully defines free will in such a way that human beings are considered neither robotic nor random in their decisions.This Manual of Theology is a bracing read for modern American Protestant Christians, steeped as they are in man-centered Arminian doctrine. Modern Protestantism has a deep need to return back to the God-centered Calvinism of our forefathers. Read more

52 weeks of uplifting devotions for girls aged 8 to 12.Being a young woman who is just starting to figure herself out is challenging, to say the least. Drama, gossip, and confusing changes can make any young girl lose sight of the important things in life.But God’s Word is here to steer girls back to their true selves.Fifty-two chapters filled with inspiring scripture, thoughtful reflections, and weekly challenges will help girls tackle the demanding pre-teen years, while connecting with their faith.With devotions that take no more than five minutes each, it’s easier than ever to make God’s unwavering guidance a part of life.In 5-Minute Devotions for Girls you will find:52 hand-picked Bible verses about everything from courage and faith to self-love and compassion.Guided reflections to get girls thinking.Simple, engaging texts girls can read alone or with an adult.Weekly challenges to imbue everyday life with purpose and meaning.This is the perfect gift for the 8-12-year-old girl in your life! Read more

Jesus's words in John 17 represent one of the church's highest values "May they all be one as you and I Father are one." Yet divisions occur from the highest levels of the church to street level projects often neutralizing effectiveness and undercutting the credibility of Jesus's message. This book helps any believer turn the ideal of John 17 into reality. It provides solid grounding in the principles of partnership abundant case histories and empowering "how to" suggestions for lay person and ministry leader alike. Read more

A Tidy Faith is distinctive as a work of systematic theology in that it comes out of a Reformed Baptist stable: this is especially relevant for the sections on the church, worship, and the sacraments. Bayes seeks to lay the biblical foundation for each doctrinal subject, using an exegetical approach rather than merely citing prooftexts. For each doctrine, he also outlines the teaching of the early Christian creeds and the confessions of faith dating from the Reformation period, as well as referring to a small selection of modern statements of faith from different countries. Debates and interpretations of the various doctrines from different points in church history are summarized, and at the end of the exposition of every doctrinal theme, there is a section that emphasizes its practical application. This ensures that the book is not merely abstract and academic but has real down-to-earth value for Christian life and ministry. Read more

"Amidst Us Our Belovèd Stands will help all pastors and theologians, whether Baptist or not, to consider our own understanding of the sacraments afresh in light of the past." --ThemeliosBaptists are sacramentalWhen it comes to baptism and the Lord's Supper, many Baptists reject the language of sacrament. As a people of the book, the logic goes, Baptists must not let tradition supersede the Bible. So Baptists tend to view baptism and Communion as ordinances and symbols, not sacraments.But the history of Baptists and sacramentalism is complicated. In Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands, Michael A. G. Haykin argues that many Baptists, such as Charles Spurgeon and other Particular Baptists, stood closer to Reformed sacramental thought than most Baptists today. More than mere memorials, baptism and Communion have spiritual implications that were celebrated by Baptists of the past in sermons and hymnody. Haykin calls for a renewal of sacramental life in churches today--Baptists can and should be sacramental. Read more

For centuries, Baptists have published confessions of faith as formal statements of their beliefs. Chief among these is the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. This doctrinal statement is a spiritual treasure trove worthy of our fresh attention. In this new study, more than twenty contributors unpack its timeless biblical truths, ‘things which are most surely believed among us’ (Luke 1:1). Our prayer is that the Lord will use this volume to richly edify and sanctify His people worldwide, and to assist the churches in pursuing biblical holiness and doctrinal purity. May these labors send God’s people back again and again to the Bible, which is―as the confession states―the ‘only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience’ (1.1). Read more

THE LSV IS FINALLY HERE: A BRAND NEW, LITERAL, EASY-TO-READ TRANSLATION OF THE COMPLETE HOLY BIBLE—BOTH OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS.This is the large print format of the groundbreaking Literal Standard Version (LSV), offered as a premium, research-sized A4 paperback with elegant 12.5-point serif, handsome matte finish, and thick, high-contrast white pages for easy reading and minimal bleed-through. It includes chapter and verse numbering, as well as book headers and page numbers for easy navigation. The LSV is published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition.A modern, literal, word-for-word (formal equivalence) English translation of the Holy Scriptures utilizing English word rearrangement when necessitated for readability. The LSV is the most literal translation of The Holy Bible, with significant improvement over previous literal translations, including Robert Young’s excellent Young’s Literal Translation.Preservation of verb tenses wherever possible.Utilization of the transliterated Tetragrammaton in the Old Testament. All uppercase LORD is used in the New Testament when a reference to YHWH is likely.Removal of many Hebrew and Greek transliterations; remember, transliterations are generally not translations.Unlike most translations, justified typographic alignment consistent with the style of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical autographs. The ancient caesura mark is used for easy readability of poetic literature such as the Psalms.Inclusion of the verses found in older English translations such as the King James Version (KJV) that are not found in many modern translations; and inclusion of the alternative LXX Genesis chronology set next to the MT. These are contained within bolded double brackets for distinction.Capitalized pronouns and other nounal forms when referring to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. References to the Messenger of the LORD are also capitalized when the subject appears to be a clear reference to God or the Messiah (as found in translations such as the NKJV).The goal of any good translation is to produce a readable text that preserves the original autographic meaning and comes as close as possible to translating, word-for-word, manuscripts that accurately represent the original writings. It’s with this goal in mind that the Literal Standard Version (LSV) was written—a modern, yet literal English translation based upon the most prolific texts: the Masoretic Text (MT) for the Old Testament and the Textus Receptus (TR) and Majority Text (M) for the New. However, in certain, specific instances other manuscript versions and text-types are used where the evidence seems incontrovertible (e.g., the LXX and DSS in the Hebrew and Aramaic; the Alexandrian in the Greek).ANOTHER TRANSLATION, WHY?There have been a slew of new English translations in the past half-century, which may cause some to wonder why the need for another. The translators agree with the premise that different translations can serve different demographics and different reading levels to maximize exposure to God’s word. In this sense, the LSV is not a competitor to other excellent translations, but is complimentary. As the most literal modern English translation, the LSV is an excellent resource for deep and thoughtful Bible study and research, essentially an interlinear in terms of word-for-word translation, but arranged with English sentence structure. Read more

Dispensational Truth<\/i> is the Rev. Clarence Larkin\x27s famous book on dispensationalism with his beautifully drawn black and white charts. A must\-have book for any student of dispensationalism, the book contains more than 115 charts, maps, and drawings. The result of thirty years of study, Dispensational Truth<\/i> is a gold mine of information on prophetic truth for the busy pastor, evangelist, Bible teacher, and everyone who loves God\x27s Word. In fact, Larkin\x27s charts have been called \x26#34;the gold standard\x26#34; of pre\-tribulation knowledge. A trained draftsman, Larkin diagrammed what he read during his Bible studies. From his drawings and charts, the study of God\x27s Word has enriched generations of those who seek illumination and clarification regarding history, prophecy, and the future of mankind. This book has sold thousands of copies since it was first published in 1920. Read more

This is the one book on baptism that you must read. It was seven years in the making. The author believes that until a new approach is taken, separations over the meaning, mode, and recipients of baptism will never be bridged. This new approach has very ancient roots in the Church Fathers and even far earlier. It traces the origin of baptism deep into the OT Scriptures. When understood properly, we discover that baptism is always the sign that God has used to initiate his people into a new creation. Baptism in the NT is not “new.” Rather, it derives its origin from OT predecessors. When we understand that baptism comes from baptism, especially in its sacramental expression in the priestly covenant, reasons for the NT practice begin to make perfect sense. Now Baptists have an argument that infant Baptists can finally understand, because the argument begins in the same place. Yet, our conclusions as to the mode and recipients of baptism fall in line with historic Baptist practice, because the precedent for baptism is baptism, not circumcision. Read more

In 1861, a young and energetic minister, Rev Silas Mead, arrived in Adelaide to lead the Baptists in the new colony of South Australia. He was to become a 'giant' of the Australian Baptist story. His vision was innovative and egalitarian, deeply missional, compassionate and organisationally astute. Traces of his influence can still be seen in the churches and organisations he initiated and inspired, throughout Australia and overseas.In 2020, a team of Baptist historians was granted access to rare family archives and have now brought Mead's little-known story to life in this richly illustrated volume.Widowed early, Mead had strong and loving bonds with his children until the end of his life. In an unusual approach, the writers have followed Mead's children and grandchildren as each revealed Mead's influence on their life paths. His great-grandson has also contributed a family reflection.Silas Mead was a man of profound lasting influence. He was a distinguished Australian Evangelical, who displayed adaptability, being drawn into the holiness movement of his day. He championed the role of women inside and outside the churches. He dedicated his life to global mission. Perhaps his most striking memorial was the persistent moulding power of his priorities over his descendants. Mead's ministry was almost as influential after his death as it had been in his lifetime.Professor David BebbingtonUniversity of StirlingSilas Mead is one of the giants of our mission story. He models for us attentiveness to God's leading, bold faith, a spirit of innovation and a strong commitment to the place of women in ministry. As we learn from our past, this study of Mead's life and his descendants is a valuable contribution to our collective Australian Baptist mission story.Scott PilgrimExecutive Director, Baptist Mission AustraliaA leading figure in the history of our movement and mission, the name Silas Mead is recognisable to many South Australian Baptists. But the scope of his story is far less known, and most would be unaware of how his faith shaped the next generation and bore fruit in the lives of his descendants. In particular, his advocacy and desire to make space for women in the life of the church is embodied in the remarkable lives of his daughters and granddaughters. This study of the Mead family should inspire all those who seek to faithfully follow Jesus in ways that unfold for generations to come.Rev Dr Melinda Cousins, Director of Ministries, Baptist Churches of SA Read more

INTRODUCING THE EXPANDED 2024 EDITION OF THE COMPLETE APOCRYPHA®: FEATURING 100 COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED BOOKS IN PRINT, PLUS PERMANENT DIGITAL ACCESS TO A GROWING LIBRARY OF MORE THAN 1,000 ANCIENT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN BOOKS OF APOCRYPHA, PSEUDEPIGRAPHA, AND HISTORY, IT'S THE NEW, LITERAL, EASY-TO-READ, DEFINITIVE COLLECTION OF CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH APOCRYPHAL WORKS, GREATLY EXPANDING ON THE 2018 AND 2022 #1 BESTSELLERS. PACKED WITH ALL OF THE INCREDIBLE MATERIAL FROM THE 2022 EDITION, PLUS THE SIBYLLINE ORACLES, LOST GOSPELS, APOCRYPHAL ACTS, ANCIENT LETTERS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.All of the books from the 2022 edition, plus dozens more in print and over 1,000 more via digital access, all revised and retranslated into a clean, literal, and easy-to-read translation, part of the LSV collection. This is the largest and most comprehensive collection of apocryphal books ever produced, featuring 100 complete and unabridged works in print, plus over 1,000 additional works included with your purchase.The definitive and official collection by Covenant Press which, unlike alternative offerings, is fully revised in contemporary English, professionally collated, and offered exactly as advertised.More than four times as much material as the standard 66 books of The Holy Bible.The complete collection in a single, premium paperback, with book, chapter, page, and verse numbering. Font size has been further improved from 9-point to an elegant 10.5-point serif for easier reading.Includes the Catholic and Orthodox Deuterocanon material, all three of the books of Enoch, Jasher, Jubilees, the Aramaic Book of Giants, the testaments, pseudepigrapha, New Testament-era works, the Apostolic Fathers, Sibylline Oracles, key early writings, apocryphal gospels, Acts, apocalypses, and much, much more.With The Complete Apocrypha® you can discover what the world was like before Noah's Flood, who the Nephilim were, how Cain died, how Abraham was tutored in the knowledge of God by Noah's son Shem, what happened during the 400 “silent years,” how the Prophet Daniel slayed a dragon, and the answers to countless other mysteries.This is the only modern translation of the complete collection of deuterocanonical books known popularly as “The Apocrypha,” but now further expanded from the 76 unabridged works in the 2022 edition (formerly arranged as 54 books), to encompass a staggering collection of 100 complete works in print and over 1,000 more via the included Digital Library. The Literal Standard Version (LSV) is a modern translation that stays true to the original manuscripts. This handsome, research-size edition features a matte finish with thick, high-quality, cream-colored pages for an antique feel. By popular demand, the font has been increased to a sizable and refined 10.5-point typeface for elegance and easier reading (larger than most study Bibles). Published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition. Read more

Experience the life of Jesus—one passage and one prayer at a time.Rooted in the Gospel of Luke, Daily Prayer through the Life of Jesus encourages you to walk with Him each day, enriching your prayer life and deepening your relationship with Him through Scripture.It brings you face to face with His life and teaching, His compassion, power, and obedience to the Father. Each morning, watch Him heal the sick, teach the crowds, and welcome the outcast. As you reflect on His ministry, you will be able to pray with greater understanding, love, and faith.This book will help you:• Know Him more personally through His life and teaching• Follow His example of compassion, prayer, and obedience• Grow in faith as you see His mercy, power, and grace revealedEach day includes:• A daily reading from Luke’s Gospel• A heartfelt prayer in response to that passageWhether you are just beginning your faith journey or have walked with Jesus for years, Daily Prayer through the Life of Jesus offers a rich and steady way to draw near to Him through prayer and Scripture. With over 90 Scripture readings and prayers, it will help you follow Him with a heart shaped by His words, His ways, and His grace. Read more

A Seventh-Day Adventist mother explains to her son the history and development of the Christian church from the first century to today, emphasizing the Protestant Reformation, the history of religion in America, and various Biblical prophecies. Read more

CHRISTENING GUEST BOOK WITH GIFT LOG AND PHOTO PAGESThis christening guest book is the perfect keepsake to capture and celebrate memories of your special day forever!!Friends and family can sign their name, and jot down well wishes and messages.A gift log is included to keep track of your gifts and check off any thank you notes sent out.Pages are included to add photographs of your event.A beautiful memory keepsake gift !!Introduction page for entering details of your eventGuest sign in pages for messages and well wishesGift log tracker pagesPages for adding photographsThemed interiorConveniently sized at 8.25" X 8.25"Softcover paperback120 PagesUnique cover design Read more

This book contains Charles H. Spurgeon's famous sermon, "The Fatherhood of God," in its original, unedited form. A brief introduction and commentary pertaining to the sermon is provided by the editor. Charles Haddon Spurgeon was an English Particular Baptist Preacher born on 19 June 1834. To this day, Spurgeon remains one of the most influential preachers of all time, and has often been referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.” Spurgeon served as pastor over “New Park Street Chapel” in London for approximately thirty-eight years. In addition to pastoring, he was also a well-known author, penning numerous works during his lifetime that included sermons, an autobiography, Bible commentaries, devotionals, poetry, and hymns. Read more

Update: corrected typos This third collection of meditations, after the pattern of By the Still Waters and Rest Awhile, makes no claim to be profound. Surely in these days we must all be “fed up” with efforts at profundity. A miserable generation, buried under the ruins of its Tower of Babel needs simple truth like sick bodies need old-fashioned air and rest and sunshine. Like David in the cave of Adullam, men long for a drink of water from the well at Bethlehem.This little volume seeks to offer a cooling drink to parched souls in a dry land where no water is. It is offered in the name of Him who invited all to drink of Living Waters never to thirst again. “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” There is good news from heaven: it is a day of good tidings from above and we would not hold our peaceV. H.Greensboro, N. C.Vance Havner was widely recognized as one of America's most traveled evangelists and popular Bible conference speakers. A native of North Carolina, he began preaching at the age of twelve and was ordained at sixteen. Not only was he known as an outstanding evangelist, but he also had a unique style and charm in expressing himself through the written word. His many devotional books brought blessing, encouragement and guidance to thousands. Read more

CHRISTENING GUEST BOOK WITH GIFT LOG AND PHOTO PAGES (HARDCOVER VERSION)This christening guest book is the perfect keepsake to capture and celebrate memories of your special day forever!!Friends and family can sign their name, and jot down well wishes and messages.Bonus gift log is included to keep track of your gifts and check off any thank you notes sent out.Pages are included to add photographs, polaroids or snapshots of your memorable day.A beautiful memory keepsake gift !!Introduction page for entering details of your eventGuest sign in pages for messages and well wishesGift log tracker pagesPages for adding photographsThemed interiorConveniently sized at 5.5" X 8.5"HARDBACK cover120 PagesUnique cover designAlso available in softcover paperback Read more