Books

Mary Magdalene. Few names stir such controversy and speculation. For centuries, she has been mischaracterized—as a repentant sinner, a fallen woman, or even a secret gnostic—yet none of these labels capture her true essence. It is inconceivable that Jesus of Nazareth, whose teachings broke social norms, would have kept someone with beliefs...

What can we learn about learning from someone who flunked out of college in his first year and enlisted in the military to avoid the draft during Vietnam? It turns out, quite a lot. In this insightful and practical guide, Gary R. Uremovich—retired professor, Air Force officer, and medical practitioner with six academic degrees, including two...

“Gentle Conversations,” by Dr. Uremovich, is a powerful tool designed to be accessible to the individual reader, adaptable for online study, and suitable for group settings. It is both a guide and a catalyst, urging its readers to become curious explorers rather than confrontational debaters, fostering empathy over emphasis and prioritizing...

“Footprints of Faith: A Spiritual Journey of Discovery” extends an irresistible invitation, calling upon you to embark on a mesmerizing odyssey through the intricate tapestry of the world’s diverse faith traditions. Within these pages, the profound pilgrimage of Eli and Lila unfolds gracefully, evoking the timeless spirit of John Bunyan’s “...

A sprawling landscape of Aurora Prime stretches beneath a starry sky. This alien world, bathed in a soft, luminescent glow, presents a horizon with towering crystalline mountains and vast, shimmering marshlands. In the distance, a vast medical facility, New Hope Cognitive Care Center, stands as a place of hope amidst this foreign land. In the...

In the wake of an unprecedented cosmic event, the world is thrust into chaos as nature’s silent giants, the trees, rise up in a breathtaking rebellion. In “Trees Alive: Rebellion of the Trees,” a captivating tale of resilience and wisdom unfolds.

As a cosmic radiation storm ravages the planet, the ancient mycelium web that connects trees for...

What happens when children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults sit listen together to the stories Jesus told?

Hearing Jesus’ Parables Together: An 8-Week Intergenerational Bible Study invites the church to rediscover the parables through the questions, wisdom, experience, and wonder of different generations. His...

Being Family Together: An 8-Week Intergenerational Bible Study on the Family invites children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors to do something surprisingly rare: sit at the same table, open Scripture, listen to one another, and discover what it really means to be family.

Families can be wonderful—and complicated. They can be places of...

Luke is one of the most influential and mysterious figures in the New Testament. Traditionally understood as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, he gave the church Mary’s song, the shepherds in the fields, the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, Zacchaeus, the road to Emmaus, Pentecost, Paul’s journeys, and the Gospel’s...

Living Faith Together
An 8-Week Intergenerational Bible Study

What would happen if the generations in our churches stopped talking about one another and started talking with one another?

In many congregations, age groups live side by side but rarely share life together. Children gather in one room, youth in another, adults in another, and older...

How would you describe a spiritual leader or congregational elder? A spiritual leader or congregational elder guides others in their faith, teaching and supporting them in their spiritual journey. George M. Carrera, Sr., was an excellent example of this. His life showed what it means to serve God and care for the people in his community. Like...