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Devotional Commentaries from NPH (Volume 3 Release Day Review)

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Hefti, Roy W. Galatians: The Beating Heart of the Gospel. Milwaukee: Northwestern Publishing House, 2024. 123 Pages. Paper. $17.99. https://online.nph.net/galatians-the-beating-heart-of-the-gospel.html Hefti, Roy W.  Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ.  Milwaukee: Northwestern Publishing House, 2025. 123 Pages. Paper. $17.99.  https://online.nph.net/ephesians-the-unsearchable-riches-of-christ.html Hefti, Roy W.  Philippians: Full of Joy; Colossians: The Fullness of Christ; Philemon: Full and Free.  Milwaukee: Northwestern Publishing House, 2026. 202 Pages. Paper. $20.99.  https://online.nph.net/Philippians-Colossians-Philemon All three are available on kindle. Today we celebrate the release of the third book in a devotional commentary series by Rev. Roy Hefti. Pastor Roy W. Hefti is a husband, father, and grandfather. At the time of writing, he serves in retirement as the religion instructor at the newly formed Cornerstone Lutheran High School in...
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The Health of the Mind

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  Murray, David and Tom Karel, Jr.  A Christian's Guide to Mental Illness: Answers to Common Questions.  Wheaton: Crossway, 2023. 244 Pages. Paper. $21.99.  https://www.crossway.org/books/a-christians-guide-to-mental-illness-tpb/ Glodo, Michael J.  The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing.  Wheaton: Crossway, 2023. 203 Pages. Paper. $16.99.  https://www.crossway.org/books/the-lord-bless-you-and-keep-you-tpb/ Cusick, Jason.  Anxiety Field Guide: Healthy Habits for Long-Term Healing.  Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2022. 184 pages. Paper. $17.00.  https://www.ivpress.com/the-anxiety-field-guide   Publishers and Readers, please accept my apologies for the  delay in publishing this review. I understand that it is past due, compared to best practices. While I am not a full-time book reviewer, my extensive experience and consistent record of high-quality reviews demonstrate my professionali...
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Resources for Pastoral Care

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Ristau, Harold. Harold L. Senkbeil, General Editor.  Spiritual Warfare for the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides).  Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press,  2022. 271  Pages. Cloth. $19.99.  https://lexhampress.com/product/219570/spiritual-warfare-and-the-care-of-souls Arnold, Tyler C. Harold L. Senkbeil, General Editor.  Pastoral Visitation for the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides).  Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press,  2022. 199  Pages. Cloth. $19.99.  https://lexhampress.com/product/219569/pastoral-visitation-for-the-care-of-souls Magness, Phillip. Harold L. Senkbeil, General Editor.  Church Music: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides).  Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2023. 273 Pages. Cloth. $19.99/$13.99. Available in Logos edition.  https://lexhampress.com/product/244696/church-music-for-the-care-of-souls Kleinig, John W.   God's Word: A Guide to Holy Scripture (Christian Essentials) .  Bellingham, WA:...
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