Books published by Zondervan

Provides quick and reliable information on the most important people, places, and concepts found in the Bible, as well as explanations for difficult-to-understand terms. The Essential Bible Dictionary is a compact reference tool for any reader of Scripture. Unlike similar Bible dictionaries and study aids, this essential dictionary is designed to streamline Bible reading and comprehension and is focused exclusively on proper nouns and words for which a special biblical usage requires comment.In addition to defining words, places, people, and the many themes of the Bible, you'll find:Full-color images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout.Succinct book overviews (arranged alphabetically) with orientating information on author, content, background, and purpose.Phonetic pronunciation key for each entry.Important cross-references for further study.Ideal for use in devotions or personal Bible study, The Essential Bible Dictionary is a storehouse of information that will bring the everyday world of the Bible to life.Can be used with any translation of the Bible.

At your fingertips: the most vital information you need for reading and truly understanding the Bible. The Essential Bible Companion is a unique, easy-to-use reference guide that gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible, book by book.Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this compact reference tool visually lays out the key details for each book of the Bible, including:Essential background information, such as the underlying purpose, the key terms and concepts, and the key teachings about God in that book.An easy-to-reference timeline of the book with callouts for notable events.Important people to know.Key verses, maps, and historical introductions.Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook or commentary, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of manageable information that doesn't distract or detract from Scripture itself.This richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.

This middle-grade novel loosely based on a true heist story will keep readers turning the pages as they follow Liberty Jacobs and her friends on her mission to save her father's insectarium from bankruptcy and stop a planned "buglary" of the insectarium's rarest insects.

Saving Face is a meditation on the divine face, and the meaning we get from the faces of others as we are trying to find our own. Aimee Byrd creatively weaves together stories, memories, journaling entries, and Scripture meditations seeking Christ's face in the faces of others that he has put in her life. She invites the church to do the same.

In The Reason for Church, Brad Edwards contends that over 40 million Americans have dechurched because individualism has exploited critical weaknesses in our discipleship. He describes some of the insidious ways it has infiltrated our churches and gives reasons to rediscover the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christ's bride.

From bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, The Big Mess is a heartwarming and humorous story about the special bond between two very different mouse siblings who learn to navigate the mess life brings and learn that the very best things are shared.

All the Things I Say to God inspires children to connect deeply with their faith, discover the joy of prayer, and experience the comforting love and presence of God in their lives.

The Law, the Christ, the Promise by R. L. Solberg tackles modern apologetic questions through a verse-by-verse study of Galatians, helping believers better understand their freedom in Christ.

The world seems to suffocate joy---but joy is not an indulgence; it is a way of life. In Undaunted Joy, Shemaiah Gonzalez offers readers a view of the world through her lens of joy and calls on us to join her in this revolutionary and necessary work.

The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep is a humorous and heartwarming tale that teaches children the importance of trusting the guidance of God, our Good Shepherd. Based on Psalm 23 and the parable of the lost sheep.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and TODAY host Savannah Guthrie comes a beautiful picture book about God's enormous, everlasting love for his children---and how they can pass on God's love to others through kindness, sharing, forgiveness, and friendship.

The Good-for-Nothing Puddle is a heartwarming tale of grief, acceptance, and the unexpected beauty found in unlikely places.

From Eden to Egypt is a guided tour of the first book of the Bible. Alex Duke takes the reader by the hand and helps them to see that these stories of Genesis aren't as difficult to understand as they sometimes seem.

I Dream for You is a heartwarming picture book about a mother's love for her child, focusing on her dreams for all they might be.

In Lest We Drift, Jared C. Wilson discusses the potentials and problems with evangelical departures from gospel-centrality. In a variety of ways, on both "the left" and "the right," Wilson outlines these threats from angles sometimes imperceptible at first glance.

Becoming a teachable person is a lost art in our cultural moment that the Christian has resources to cultivate. The main idea of the book is the power and importance of cultivating this virtue as part of the path of following Jesus.

Strong and Secure devotional will lead teen girls and young women toward building an unshakeable relationship with God, exploring his love, care, and divine protection through compelling personal stories, insightful reflections, and enriching Bible passages.

Written by a global team of leading Majority World scholars, this volume approaches, explores, and articulates the topic of Christology and the Gospel, not only as central and essential tenets of the Christian faith but also as the global, catholic church.

For anyone who longs to experience God in the thick of life's demands, Sara Hagerty's Adore offers a simple, soul-nourishing practice for engaging with God in the middle minutes of your day.

Comedian Chonda Pierce tells stories about the little things in life that bother us, and how God cares about us in the midst of our irritation.

A wonderful four-book boxed set of board books from author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, and illustrator Jago, this unique collection brings little ones the uplifting message that they are loved and blessed by God.

In Effective Biblical Counseling, Gold Medallion Award-winning author Dr. Larry Crabb presents a model of counseling that can be gracefully integrated into the functioning of the local church. He asserts that counseling is simply a relationship between people who care and that its goal is to free people to better worship and serve God. This book will show you how to help people achieve obedience and character growth in their lives, and establish a sense of personal worth and security along the way. Dr. Crabb says, "e;I believe that God has ordained the local church to be his primary instrument to tend to his people's aches and pains. In writing this book I have tried to be of practical help to Christians who want to be more effective in ministering to their suffering brothers and sisters."e;

Presented by bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee, the Believe Storybook shows children 4-8 how they can think, act, and be more like Jesus. With 60 stories from the Bible that showcase the themes, combined with captivating and dramatic illustrations, children will be inspired to become the person they were meant to be.

Bonnie and Elijah each believe that marriage is not in their futures . . . but they hadn't counted on God's plans being bigger than their own imaginations. Bonnie Yoder owns and operates a gift shop popular with tourists and local shoppers alike. She's glad she's found a way to be a productive member of her Plain community where all women aspire to marry and have children--something she's sure she'll never do because of her physical disability.Elijah Miller has been acutely shy his entire life, which makes joining his brothers as auctioneers unthinkable. It also means he's never courted a woman. Instead, he spends every spare moment creating wooden children's toys and child-size furniture in a workshop he built behind his parents' house, all the while dreaming of starting his own business.It's that dream that prompts Elijah to approach Bonnie about selling his wares in her store. He feels an immediate connection. So does Bonnie, but she's afraid to believe he'll ever see her as more than a shop owner kind enough to sell his toys. Elijah's convinced that someone so sure of herself would never be interested in a man who's too shy to put two sentences together around her.What they can't see, others can. Matchmaking mothers and caring friends conspire to bring the two together. After spending time with each other, Elijah and Bonnie learn that sometimes the most challenging obstacle is a lack of faith--in themselves and in God. Together, they will traverse a difficult road to find their way to the future they've never allowed themselves to dream of having.