Books published by Energion Publications

Christian apologetics suffers from a reputation for loud arguments, canned answers, and a fascination with technical details. Some Christians avoid apologetics because they are either concerned about offending people, or because they are afraid they will be unable to answer technical questions.These concerns and fears are unnecessary. Elgin Hushbeck, Jr., unapologetic Christian apologist points the way toward a Christian witness that is positive, and is possible for everyone. In fact, Hushbeck maintains, all Christians testify to their faith, simply by bearing the name "Christian" and living. By emphasizing listening, respect, and most importantly, a realization that the fruit of our endeavors are God's responsibility, he invites all of us to apologetics that is centered in our own testimony and in building genuine relationships.This is a short but powerful book. It will help you approach your witness without fear or worry. Anyone can read the book quickly. It won't give you all the answers, but it will reassure you that you don't need all the answers. Nobody else has all the answers either. But what you can do is pursue conversations and depend on relationships within the church to help you. "I don't know," is a valid answer.This is a book for every Christian, but it will be especially helpful to those who teach in the church. Have a few copies on hand, and when people ask you how they can be a witness, hand them a copy. It's a short read, but it can change forever how each person carries out the gospel commission.

In a youth oriented culture where old age is almost regarded as the unpardonable sin, there is not much space in our daily lives for the discussion of the one reality that is inescapable - aging.This book brings the good news that discussions about aging can bring new purpose, meaning, and hope to all of life - regardless of your present age. It is a book filled with perspectives and suggestions that can make the advancing years truly golden in the sense of satisfaction, meaning, and fulfillment. Come along with the author (who is 80+ years old) on the journey through this book and see if it was worth the trip. You may be surprised at the number of discoveries and new insights you will find which can enlighten and enliven all of the remaining days of your life.Aging Is Not Optional includes challenging questions for reflection and discussion. It's suitable for individual or small group use, or for a church study.

The doctrine of the trinity is probably the most complex and mysterious topic in Christian theology, yet it impacts our understanding of many other doctrines.Pastor/Theologian Robert D. Cornwall brings his knowledge of church history to the task of examining this doctrine, looking at how it developed and what justifies its presence in Christian theology. He uses the history of his own Disciples of Christ tradition as one of the expressions of the Stone-Campbell movement, which avoids creeds very effectively in examining how we distinguish between the statements and events of scripture and our theological reflections on them.Can a doctrine not mentioned in scripture be of value? Are creeds necessary or even useful? Cornwall threads a careful course between the value of the creeds, and within them the doctrine of the trinity, in defining our ecumenical relationships and task on the one and, and on the other the danger of having creeds as a test of fellowship and faith. While rooted in his own denomination's traditions, this is very valuable to other denominations and movements as we examine what defines us while at the same time seeking freedom in non-essentials.This book is especially strong in examining the history of the development of this doctrine and connecting this to our ongoing reflection on scripture and what our tradition and experience provides.This short volume is valuable to all those who seek to understand the trinity not just as an element in a doctrinal system, but as it aids us in thinking about elements of our faith.

"In choosing simplicity, says Dr. Bruce Epperly, "we make room for God's light to flow in and through us.""Decluttering" is a concept that is all over social media and the news these days. We have books with detailed instructions in how to declutter our houses and live more simply. Epperly takes this beyond the merely material, and teaches how to declutter our minds and spirits as well.Spiritual decluttering is more than a passing fad! In clearing the clutter of our lives, we put first things first and align ourselves with God's vision for our lives.Tis a gift to be simple and one of today's leading progressive theologians and spiritual guides shows us a pathway to experiencing the holiness of everyday life and sharing the gifts of simplicity to heal the world.

In debates about the authority of the Bible, people commonly argue that the Bible is inspired, even inerrant, and therefore that it has authority. Is this argument valid?Dr. Edward W. H. Vick argues that it is not, that authority does not derive from inspiration, and that terms like “inspiration” and “inerrancy” do not contribute to a belief in, or the authority of the Scriptures at all.Using the example of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and debates over the inspiration and authority of the Bible and then of Ellen G. White, he outlines and illustrates the pitfalls of arguing directly from an idea of inspiration to a view of authority. In short, he maintains that a doctrine of inspiration cannot serve to establish the authority of a writing. Writings have authority as they are accepted by and used in the community.As a philosopher with years of teaching experience in biblical studies and theology, Dr. Vick examines the way in which Christians speak about these issues and then asks whether what we say is contributing to what we do, or where we wish to go.Seventh-day Adventists especially owe it to themselves to read this compact yet powerful book as they think about their use of E. G. White’s writings and their relationship with Scripture. Other Christians can benefit, however, as the arguments are similar whether one is talking about the Bible itself, an authoritative figure in your religious tradition, or a source of interpretation and application you view as authoritative. It is especially relevant in a pluralistic world. How is it that you decide what is authoritative? 

My Life Story by Becky Lynn Black isn't a celebrity autobiography. It's better.Becky's story is a testimony. We are promised we can overcome through the word of our testimonies (Rev. 12:11). A testimony doesn't just tell a story to satisfy curiosity. It presents a divine call. The story in this book will call you to put God first, especially in your marriage. It will call you to mission. It is, in fact, the Gospel story. God loves you, died to save you, and calls you to join Him in the ministry of reconciliation.No matter where you go or what problems you face, God will be with you. He will not remove all your troubles, but He will work through you no matter what. When Becky Lynn Black went home to glory, it was not a victory for the cancer that tried to conquer her. It was God's victory over death, shown in the life of His servant."Becky Lynn Black was the daughter of missionary parents to Ethiopia and my wife for 37 years. Her life was a story that only God could have written. It is a powerful tale of sacrifice, struggle, hope, and ultimate victory. Her life changed my view of serving God and will certainly challenge yours." -David Alan Black, Dr. M. O. Owens Jr. Chair of New Testament Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryΦ┤¥σƒ║∩╣ÆτÉ│µü⌐∩╣Æσ╕âΦÄ▒σàïσåÖτÜäµêæτÜäτöƒσæ╜σÄåτ¿ïΣ╕ìµÿ»Σ╕ǵ£¼σÉìΣ║║Φç¬Σ╝á∩╝îσ«âµ»öσÉì Σ║║Φç¬Σ╝áµ¢┤σÑ╜πÇéΦ┤¥σƒ║τÜäµòàΣ║ïµÿ»Σ╕ÇΣ╕¬ΦºüΦ»üπÇéµêæΣ╗¼σ╛ùσê░τÜäσ║öΦ«╕µÿ»∩╝îµêæΣ╗¼σÅ»Σ╗ÑΘ¥á τ¥ÇµêæΣ╗¼ΦºüΦ»üτÜäΘüôσ╛ùΦâ£∩╝êσÉ»τñ║σ╜ò12:11∩╝ëπÇéΦºüΦ»üΣ╕ìσŬµÿ»Φ«▓Φ┐░µòàΣ║ﵥѵ╗íΦ╢│σÑ╜ σÑçσ┐â∩╝îσ«âσ▒òτÄ░σç║Σ╕ÇτºìτÑ₧σ£úτÜäσæ╝σżπÇéµ£¼Σ╣ªτÜäµòàΣ║ïσ░åσæ╝σżΣ╜áµèèΣ╕èσ╕¥µö╛σ£¿τ¼¼Σ╕ÇΣ╜ì∩╝îσ░ñσà╢σ£¿σ⌐Üσº╗Σ╕¡πÇéσ«âσ░åσæ╝σż Σ╜áσÅéΣ╕Äσ«úµòÖ∩╝îσ«âσà╢σ«₧µÿ»τªÅΘƒ│µòàΣ║ïπÇéΣ╕èσ╕¥τê▒Σ╜á∩╝îΣ╕║µï»µòæΣ╜áΦÇ╗∩╝îσ╣╢σæ╝σżΣ╜á Φ┐¢σàÑΣ╕ÄτÑéσÆîσÑ╜τÜäΣ║ïσÑëπÇéΣ╕ìτ«íΣ╜áσÄ╗σô¬ΘçîµêûΘ¥óΣ╕┤Σ╗ÇΣ╣êΘù«Θóÿ∩╝îΣ╕èσ╕¥Θâ╜Σ╝ÜΣ╕ÄΣ╜áσÉî σ£¿πÇéτÑéΣ╕ìΣ╝ܵî¬σÄ╗Σ╜áσà¿Θâ¿τÜäΘ║╗τâª∩╝îΣ╜åτÑéσºïτ╗êΣ╝ÜΘÇÅΦ┐çΣ╜áσüÜσ╖ÑπÇéΦ┤¥σƒ║∩╣ÆτÉ│µü⌐∩╣Æσ╕âΦÄ▒σàïΦìúσ╜Æσñ⌐σ«╢σÉÄ∩╝îσ╣╢Σ╕ìµÿ»Σ╝üσ¢╛σ╛üµ£ìσÑ╣τÜäτÖîτùçσ╛ùΦâ£Σ║åπÇéΘéúµÿ»Σ╕èσ╕¥ΘÆêσ»╣µ¡╗Σ║íτÜäσ╛ùΦâ£∩╝îσ£¿τÑéΣ╗åΣ║║τÜäτöƒσæ╜Σ╕¡σ▒òτÄ░σç║µ¥ÑπÇé“Φ┤¥σƒ║∩╣ÆτÉ│µü⌐∩╣Æσ╕âΦÄ▒σàïµÿ»σƒâσí₧Σ┐äµ»öΣ║Üσ╖Ñσ£║τÜäσ«úµòÖσú½σñ½σªçτÜäσÑ│σä┐∩╝îΣ╣ƒµÿ» Σ╕ĵêæτöƒµ┤╗Σ║åΣ╕ëσìüΣ╕âσ╣┤τÜäσª╗σ¡ÉπÇéσÑ╣τÜäτöƒσæ╜µÿ»σŬµ£ëΣ╕èσ╕¥µëìΦâ╜Σ╣ªσåÖτÜäµòàΣ║ïπÇéΦ┐Ö µÿ»Σ╕ÇΣ╕¬σà│Σ║Äτë║τë▓πÇüµîúµëÄπÇüσ╕îµ£¢σÅèµ£Çτ╗êσ╛ùΦâ£τÜäµäƒΣ║║µòàΣ║ïπÇéσÑ╣τÜäτöƒσæ╜µö╣σÅÿΣ║å µêæσ»╣µ£ìΣ║ïΣ╕èσ╕¥τÜäτ£ïµ│ò∩╝îΣ╣ƒΣ╕Çσ«ÜΣ╝ܵîæµêÿΣ╜áτÜäτ£ïµ│òπÇé”σñºσì½∩╣ÆΘÿ┐σà░∩╣Æσ╕âΦÄ▒σàï  M.O.σ░ŵ¼ºµûçσìÜσú½∩╝îΣ╕£σìùµ╡╕Σ┐íτÑ₧σ¡ªΘÖóµû░τ║ªτáöτ⌐╢Σ╕╗σ╕¡

What is love? Kamden is now at the age when the world is beginning to tell him its ideas of love. But Kamden loves his Nana and the definitions are not adding up - so he goes to her with his question: What is love???

Even when it comes to our faith, voices seem to come from many directions, urging us to follow them. How do we decide what is real and what is false?Christian voices are mixed with fundamental certainty to agnostic Christianity, biblical literalism and inerrancy to prosperity gospel, the only true church to come as you are and leave as you came invitations, narrow-minded beliefs to anything goes philosophy, or an eternal quest for the truth with an openness to a growing faith. - William P. TuckProlific writer, William P. Tuck, brings his insight from years as pastor and mentor. He pulls no punches and seems to look the leader right in eye with his candor and desire to bring each person closer to the real deal, Jesus Christ. This book is a comprehensive presentation of how to live the Christian life faithfully with an effective witness to the world around us.How God speaks, the temptations that distract us, praying, hearing God answer in various ways, are all part of Tuck's sharing. Jesus called us to be Light and Salt. What voice will you follow to be Jesus' Light?