Written by Ella K. Lindvall and illustrated by Kent Puckett, these timeless stories of the Bible are retold in clear, simple language children will enjoy and understand. And parents will appreciate the care taken to simplify the stories without sacrificing any accuracy.Perfect for reading aloud or for early readers themselves, Read Aloud Bible Stories are a great way to ingrain God's truth into your child's heart early on. Plus, the 'What Did You Learn?' page at the end of every story helps children understand how God's Word applies to them today.Volume One:The Man Who Was Too LittleThe Man Who Couldn't SeeThe Boys and Girls and JesusThe Wind That ObeyedThe Man Who Said, "Thank You"

    We want to be 'in control'. We value what we 'do' more than who we are. So when we become ill, or retire from work, or suffer an enforced period of inactivity, our self-esteem is threatened. This classic of spiritual writing transforms our understanding of the experience of illness, or of being out of work, of feeling inactive and powerless.

    He sees his task as bringing the text close to the faith and ministry of the church. He interprets Genesis as a proclamation of God's decisive dealing with creation rather than as history of myth. Brueggemann's impressive perspective illuminates the study of the first book of the Bible.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

    This well-known author of My Utmost for His Highest walks you through topics like spiritual failure and frustration to help you find the authentic Christian life you desire. Oswald Chambers also shows you how God uses adversity to reveal Himself and give your life a quality of Christlikeness.

    The Jews' declaration of faith.

    Even many non-Christians have wished they knew more of the basic facts of the Bible narrative. There is only one way to gain knowledge of anything: personal study. There is no instant way to gain knowledge of the Bible. It takes time, determination, and a practical system of study. Many people have started Bible-reading programs only to abandon them shortly afterward. Why? There was no systematic plan to the effort. There was no sense of accomplishment. There was no mastery of the information. This book is a very practical guide to the study of your personal copy of the Bible. No particular version is required for the study, and there is nothing for you to secure beyond the Bible you already have. The important thing is to get the dust off your Bible and begin studying it systematically. Background materials, outlines, and summaries of crucial sections of the Word of God are provided in these notes. There is room on each page for your own personal study notes which you may want to add. The approach of this book is suited to personal study or class use. It is systematic and carries you through the entire Bible in a book-by-book progression. You will see the progressive unfolding of the will of God as it is revealed in Scripture. Most important of all, you will experience personal growth and joy as your life is enriched and transformed by the power of God's Word.