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You Are Like a LEGO Brick One lego brick by itself is neither beautiful nor useful. And anyone who has stepped on one in bare feet can tell you that a solitary LEGO can be downright dangerous! LEGO bricks are designed to be at...

Carmen Joy Imes uses LEGO imagery to reflect on faith as something built together over time.

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‘Becoming God’s Family’ by Carmen Joy Imes calls readers to see the church as a shared life shaped by covenant and responsibility, not individual preference.

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Coming soon: 'Disability and Evangelism' by Rochelle Scheuermann

She uncovers how God’s story in Scripture responds to the complexities of disability and provides both the means and message to share good news among people of all abilities.

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Two resources your bookshelf can't live without: 'Swing Low' vols. 1 and 2.

In this groundbreaking two-volume work, Walter R. Strickland II highlights the ways theology has formed and motivated Black Christianity across the centuries.

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Christine Jeske: Racial Justice for the Long Haul Podcast Episode · The Women Scholars and Professionals Podcast · 01/20/2026 · 48m

‘Racial Justice for the Long Haul’ — Christine Jeske

Justice work shaped by faith calls for patience, humility, and perseverance. Christine Jeske reflects on staying present for the long work of racial justice.

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Deepen your understanding of history, confront unsettling truths, and work toward justice and healing with 'Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice' by L. Daniel Hawk.

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Christians have all too often compromised with racism throughout history, but that’s not the whole story.

Hearing the prophetic witness of revivalist social justice efforts in the nineteenth century can provide a fresh approach to conversations about race and faith in the church.

Reading Dante with C. S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers, and Charles Williams Gibson's new book offers readers three exceptional guides to help them as they read one of the greatest poets of the western world.

Richard Hughes Gibson reads The Divine Comedy alongside voices like C. S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers, inviting readers to see Dante as a guide for moral clarity and spiritual formation today.

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Why The Church Still Matters Today (with Carmen Imes) Podcast Episode · Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture · 01/13/2026 · 33m

@carmenjoyimes.bsky.social speaks about the church as a formative community shaped by shared belonging and responsibility. That vision reflects her book ‘Becoming God’s Family'.

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Now available on Seminary Now: a new course from Andrew Abernethy based on 'Savoring Scripture.'

Learn a six-step framework for reading the Bible with clarity, confidence, and faithful response.
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Andrew DeCort - Reviving the Golden Rule [Review] - The Englewood Review of Books A Review of Reviving the Golden Rule: How the Ancient Ethic of Neighbor Love can Heal our World by Andrew DeCort (IVP Academic, 2025)

Andrew DeCort’s work is explored through the lens of the golden rule, highlighting his conviction that Christian faith is not only about what we believe, but how we live toward others.

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Featured Book: The theme of the glory of God runs through the Bible. But what does that mean? And what does it mean to glorify God? @ivpacademic.bsky.social

We're saddened over the recent loss of Dr. Daniel Treier. Dr. Treier was a wise friend and mentor to all who knew him. We're grateful not only for his theological legacy, but for his charity and kindness that embodied the truth he professed. He will be deeply missed.

Review Of Karen Johnson, "Ordinary Heroes Of Racial Justice" AB: Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice OK full disclosure: I wrote this post before Daniel Williams posted his wonderful interview with Karen Johnson about

Karen Johnson’s ‘Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice’ shows how small acts of faith can shape communities and challenge injustice.

This Patheos review is great place to start: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2025/11/review-of-karen-johnson-ordinary-heroes-of-racial-justice/

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Our upcoming Advent release, 'Candles in the Darkness,' is now available on NetGalley.

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Did Jesus Really Say He Was God? by Mikel Del Rosario: My Kind of Apologetics - The Irresponsible Reader Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims by Mikel Del Rosario DETAILS: Publisher: IVP Academic Publication Date: October 23, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 256 Read Date: Sep...

In 'Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?,' author Mikel Del Rosario offers a thoughtful, accessible guide for anyone wanting to understand how Jesus spoke about his identity, and why it matters today.

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📢 A new writing retreat from InterVarsity Press 📝

The Transform Your Writing Retreat is designed to make space to explore the soul of the writer and the intersection of writing and spirituality.

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Featured Book. What bothers me about many books on work is they are too optimistic or pessimistic. I like the realism of looking at what makes for good work for finite and fallen creatures. @ivpacademic.bsky.social

Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work | Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels In this episode, host John Terrill welcomes Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels to discuss their new book, Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work. Drawing from extensive research, in...

Navigating faith at work does not have to be complicated.

Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels, coauthors of 'Working for Better,' offer grounded, actionable guidance that helps managers and teams create environments where everyone belongs.

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What inspired literary giants like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams?

'The Way of Dante' takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, 'The Divine Comedy,' shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith. Order now!

The glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is God’s glory? And what does it mean to glorify God?

'The Earth Will Be Filled' by Donnie Berry shows how God’s glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of the Bible. Out now!

Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social

A candle in front of a book cover, blue with gold lettering that reads “Candles in the Darkness,” sitting in front of a dark and snowy landscape.

In the darkness of the winter, as we look forward to the coming of Christ during this season of Advent, we look for lights to remind us of the hope we have in the Gospel.

Featured Book. Explores the meaning of the sacrifices in Leviticus and the sacrifice of the Incarnate Son. @ivpacademic.bsky.social

Authors and their books at the fall academic conferences—a thread. We greatly enjoyed seeing you all in Boston this year!

I'm on the Holy Post today talking about why the church still matters. Check it out!
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Indigenous interpretations bring invaluable insights to all of God’s people.

'Reading the Bible on Turtle Island,' affirms Creator's presence with Indigenous people since the beginning. Available now wherever books are sold!