Books published by Zondervan

Voted Book of the Year Philip Yancey's bestselling book The Jesus I Never Knew peeled away popular stereotypes to present a brilliant and fascinating portrait of Christ. Now individuals and groups can join Yancey in this probing look at Jesus Christ-his teachings, his miracles, his death and resurrection, and ultimately, who he was and why he came. This study guide helps readers press beyond the traditional picture to uncover a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. Each chapter begins with Yancey's reflections on rediscovering Jesus. Questions that stimulate journaling follow, with note-writing sections that assist the reader in* Seeing Jesus through Scripture* Looking at Jesus Within and Without* Being Seen by Jesus* Further Glimpses of Jesus* Gazing on Jesus This Week Also included are Yancey's suggestions for viewing Hollywood films on Jesus, with optional directions about film usage in studying The Jesus I Never Knew.

Through thirty-three objects, Tim Challies explores the history of what God is accomplishing in this world, whether through princes or peasants, triumph or trial. Each object offers a tangible link between the present and the past, between the Christians of the 21st century and those who lived and died in centuries past.

Your New Name follows bestselling author Esther Fleece Allen's No More Faking Fine in a fresh discovery of the identity God has given us, an identity that no circumstance can shake. In Your New Name, Esther offers the practical tools you need to let go of the labels that have held you back from the life you were meant to live.

In the second book of her Amish series set in Montana, bestselling author Kelly Irvin explores what happens when two different cultures come together in the wake of a natural disaster.

Jesus calls us not to cheer for him but to chase after him.

Facing a big decision? Trying to recover from a bad one? Need to make better decisions in the future? Your decisions dictate the story of your life. In How to Make Big Decisions Wisely, author Alan Ehler outlines a practical, biblically based model for making life-shaping choices.

How to Be Present in an Absent World is about cultivating self-awareness that empowers you to take ownership of your life in every area of influence--church, family, the marketplace, and your relationships. Daniel Montgomery guides you through a series of five questions that uncover the five realities of life and leadership.

Experience some sweet, garden-fresh romance in the next installment of Amy Clipston's Amish Marketplace series.

In this four-session video Bible study, bestselling author Andy Stanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus' birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today.

In this five-week video study, pastor and business leader Jeff Henderson provides practical tools to help Christians communicate to the world what they are FOR rather than AGAINST.

In this six-session video study, pastor Clay Scroggins helps participants learn how to tune out the distractions in their lives so they can hear what God is saying to them and lead more effectively.

Made in His Image: 100 Bible Verses to Grow in Health and Wholeness offers inspiring devotions, Scripture, and powerful prayers to strengthen body and soul as you discover the energy to glorify God in all that you do.

With so many financial responsibilities today, how do you follow God's principles for managing money? With Scripture, brief devotionals, and inspiring prayers, The God Who Provides: 100 Bible Verses for Financial Wisdom offers priceless biblical insight on stewarding your finances and discovering God's peace and provision.

In Growth Has No Boundaries, Drs. Cloud and Townsend give readers age-old keys to growth from the Scriptures, with unique applications for the Christian's life. Whether life is going well or whether a person is struggling in some area, the insights in this book are essential to progressing spiritually, relationally, and emotionally.

A faithful retelling of the New Testament story of the nativity, Baby Jesus Is Born is perfect for young readers. Featuring vibrant art from the beloved The Beginner's Bible, this My First level I Can Read! shows children just how much God loves his people.

Including 100 devotions for families, Faith Forward Family Devotional by parenting authors Patrick and Ruth Schwenk equip you to raise faith-filled kids who know, love, and live for God.

In Success from the Inside Out, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and preacher Nona Jones takes us on a personal journey to discovering the difference between success and good success so that we can experience God's power to deliver us from even the deepest pain.

Return to Lancaster County with the first installment of Amy Clipston's charming new Amish Marketplace series.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, credits her Christian faith as the steady anchor amidst life's trials and triumphs. With intimate stories about her remarkable life, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth by Dudley Delffs explores the personal beliefs, private struggles, and public service behind the Crown.

Acts of the Almighty by beloved, award-winning author Walter Wangerin Jr. carries us sequentially through the full sweep of the Bible's story in daily devotional readings.

Our lives can get messy - a tangle of past hurts, ruined dreams, and broken hopes. But God is never afraid of a mess. In Your Mess Matters, Luke Lezon equips us to trust our tangled lives to God, letting him work his biggest promises through our greatest regrets and transforming our messes into masterpieces.

The most influential text in the world, the Bible is often confusing for readers today. In This Beautiful Book, Steve Green - founder of The Museum of the Bible - highlights life-changing themes woven through this mosaic, reveals a new way to engage Scripture as a whole, and inspires deep appreciation for the Bible's connection to your life.

Know What You're FOR details an effective growth strategy for businesses and nonprofits by closing the gap between two simple questions: What do you want to be known FOR? What are you known FOR? When the two answers match, organizations gain incredible momentum by unleashing the most powerful marketing force there is: lasting word-of-mouth support.

Bestselling author Kathleen Fuller returns to the Amish community of Birch Creek, where an inn provides the perfect backdrop for romance.

In It's All About the Small Things, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle celebrates, with her trademark stories and humor, the wonder of the many small moments in life that add up to make a big difference and ultimately shape the person we become.

Trying to do better and be perfect is not only exhausting, but impossible. But living truer is both possible and life-enriching. With wit and tenderness, popular blogger Melissa Camara Wilkins offers soul-level simplicity through the principles of showing up as your real self---an instant upgrade for this complicated life.

When we're in seasons of suffering and struggle, we equate the presence of pain with the absence of God. But what if we gather evidence of God's unfailing presence? In Relentless, Michele Cushatt invites all who wrestle and wander to dive deep into the Gospel story and their story to discover the unshakeable presence of a God who never leaves.

In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling author Gary Thomas draws on the example of Jesus to show the best course of action in dealing with 'toxic' people is often to just walk away.