Books published by publisher Abingdon Press

They are simple phrases. They sound Christian—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. Join Adam Hamilton in this 5-week Bible study to search for the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés with the wisdom found in Scripture. The clichés include: Everything happens for a reason. God helps those who help themselves. God won’t give you more than you can handle. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. Love the sinner, hate the sin. The Youth Study Book helps young people in grades 6-12 understand how to apply God’s truth to these simple Christian clichés. Written in an engaging style that will capture the humor and imagination of young people, it can be used as a book study only or in combination with the DVD.

A new children's biography of the Delany sisters, written by award-winning journalist Amy Hill Hearth and illustrated by award-winning artist Tim Ladwig The Delany sisters took the world by storm with their best-selling biography, Having Our Say, by Amy Hill Hearth. Now their story takes a new form--a biography written especially for children ages 8-12. Reach High introduces children to the childhood of two very special African American sisters. Sadie was the first African American high school teacher in New York City, and Bessie was only the second African American woman licensed to practice dentistry in the state. Reach High introduces children to the childhoods of these two extraordinary women who, in spite of the tremendous obstacles they faced, followed the advice of their father, strove tirelessly, and realized their ultimate goals. Sadie and Bessie both lived to be over 100 years old and have become inspirations to all who read their story.

Life is a journey along a path, and as Christians, we strive to stay on God's path. This is a Bible 8- to 12- year-olds will enjoy using. Through the use of the NRSV, children will encounter a consistent Scripture in Sunday School and worship. Children will: * memorize key verses of Scripture that will stay with them for a lifetime, * learn and understand the will and attributes of God, * continue to seek and align their life to God's will, * learn about people and places of the Bible,* learn to apply the Scripture in their lives today. This new NRSV for children contains callouts that provide content designed to enhance the NRSV text. Icons draw attention to the specific types of callouts. * PATH―God's Path―The will of God, God's words, the message of Jesus.* COMPASS―Finding the Path―What the Bible says about how to align your life with God's will.* FLASHLIGHT―Light on the Path―Key verses worth memorizing.* POINT SIGN―Points along the Path―Facts about the Bible lands and life in Bible times.

How do we walk with Christ—daily follow him, grow in him, and faithfully serve him? In the Gospels, Jesus modeled for us the Christian spiritual life. The apostles taught it in their writings. And the Church has, through the last 2,000 years, sought to pursue this Christian spiritual life. In The Walk, Adam Hamilton focuses on five essential spiritual practices that are rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God and taught throughout the New Testament. Each of these practices is intended as part of our daily walk with Christ while also being an essential part of growing together in the church. In each chapter, Hamilton explores one of these practices, its New Testament foundation, and what it looks like to pursue this practice daily in our personal life and together in the life of the church. Deepen your walk with Christ as we explore the five essential practices of worship, study, serving, giving, and bearing witness to our faith. Additional components for a six-week adult study include a comprehensive Leader Guide and a DVD featuring the engaging teachings of author and pastor Adam Hamilton. Also available are resources for children and youth.

Following Jesus doesn’t guarantee sunny skies and smooth sailing. In fact, the waters of life are often tumultuous, crashing over us. Sometimes we can feel that we’re drowning in a sea of confusion, division, frustration, complacency, or disillusionment. We need more than a shallow faith to survive these deep waters. Into the Deep is an invitation to dive headfirst into a life of courageous faith. With endearing warmth and authenticity, Lauren Gaskill shares how she and others have learned to swim with Jesus in the deep waters of life—facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and chronic illness—only to discover a more authentic, enduring faith that cannot be shaken by circumstances. In addition to examining the character of God and the lives of women and men of the Bible who chose to dive deeper with God, she provides practical examples and tools that help us take our faith to the next level by learning to make decisions by faith alone, control our reactions to overwhelming situations, and live a life rooted in love. Get ready to exchange fear and frustration for the boldness, courage, and holy confidence that lead to a life of deep faith and joy!

The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, now available in paperback edition, the best of biblical scholarship to the service of the Church. In this time-honored study Bible, based on The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha, sixty distinguished scholars have provided background and insight on the biblical text. Features of this valuable study Bible include extensive historical and theological annotations on the biblical text brief introductions outlines for each biblical book excursuses giving further background and insight regarding particular themes and passages nineteen newly commissioned maps detailing the biblical world at various historical periods Available in the following formats:Hardcover (with dust jacket) #9780687278329Black Leather #9780687278312 CD-ROM #9780687024964

Go and Tell continues the Abingdon tradition of excellence in children's musicals. This fun-and song-filled learning experience offers boys and girls the opportunity to encounter biblical characters as they tell the good news of Jesus. Based on the Great Commission and the theme of spreading the Gospel, this 5-song, 25-minute musical requires a cast of 10 or more children and several adults. * Accessible music for choirs of all sizes and talent levels * Ten-session teaching plan that teaches the Bible story, characters, and themes * Allows children in grades 2-5 to learn important Bible lessons while having fun with music and drama * Audio components make it usable in a variety of church settings * Easy staging and production Paper, 7"x10", and 16 pages

Here are fifty-two weeks of fun, easy-to-use, faith-building programs for the children of your church. Whether Children’s Church is as short at thirty minutes or runs an hour or more, this book is exactly what you need to fill the time and to fill the hearts and minds of your children with God’s Word. Suitable for both small and large groups, these programs provide a meaningful experience for children, not just babysitting during the worship hour. Like adult worship, Children’s Church is grounded in the Scriptures. Beloved Bible verses, stories, and poetry from the Psalms are the basis for the programs.