Essays explore how interpretations affect casuistry, and cover issues related to abortion, reproductive technologies, euthanasia, sexuality, race, gender, social justice, the environment, civil disobedience, capital punishment, and war.

In Heart Cries: Praying by the Spirit in the Midst of Life, renowned professor of theology Robert V. Rakestraw has created a treasury of diverse resources and powerful insights for those who want to develop their lives with God through prayer. Written with Jane Spriggs, Dr. Rakestraw not only shows readers the power of prayer, but also the value of pursuing God in the middle of life's mysteries. In six thoughtfully composed parts, including "The Mystery of Intercessory Prayer" and "Benedictions of the Bible," the authors carefully explore biblical texts and principles of prayer before offering fifty-two topical prayers. Accessible and grace-filled, this book is essential for people intentional about growing their prayer lives as individuals or in small groups.

Is one position on abortion always moral and another always immoral? How should Christians use Scripture to make decisions about integrity? Has God given a 'natural law' that governs all people everywhere? Answers to such questions may differ widely, even among evangelical Christians. This can be confusing and disturbing when secular and Christian worldviews collide over matters that seem to brook no compromise.