#2 An Echo in the Darkness: Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul. #3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator. He won his freedom through his fierceness . . . but his life is about to change forever.

    Following the prides and passions of a group of Jews, Romans and Barbarians living at the time of the siege, the narrative is centered on an ill-fated romance between a steadfast slave girl, Hadassah, and Marcus, the brother of her owner and a handsome aristocrat. After surviving the massacre of her family and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, Hadassah is captured and sold to a well-to-do merchant’s family. Brought to Rome, she is pressed into service as a personal slave to hedonistic Julia Valerian. Hadassah struggles to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to treat her masters in a manner in keeping with His teachings, but she is forced to keep her religious identity a secret in order to survive. Confused and alone, she has only her faith to cling to as she tries to subtly bring God into the lives of her captors. Reckless, impulsive, and villainous, Julia tries to undermine Hadassah at every turn. But Julia’s brother, Marcus, is a different sort altogether. Is it possible for a love between Hadassah and Marcus to flourish considering not only their differing stations in life, but also the gap between Hadassah’s unrelenting faith and Marcus’ lack of belief in anything? Simultaneously, Atretes, a captured soldier from Germania, is forced to become a gladiator. This is the time of Rome’s decline and the decadence of a civilization on the verge of self-destruction serves as a powerful backdrop to the Barbarian’s struggle for survival in the arena.

    It includes doctrinal footnotes, personality profiles, archaeological information, special articles, in-text maps, and more than 5,700 annotations in a unique format, offering a broad understanding of the Bible and how it relates to the world we live in today.

    Provides guidance for woman who have struggled to overcome traumas, tragedies, and disappointments, leading them to cleanse their hearts and souls and develop a better relationship with God.

    From the United Kingdom to a YMCA training camp in Egypt during World War I, Chambers was a man utterly devoted to God and to sharing the timeless wisdom of the Bible with others. Discover a remarkable story, and find inspiration for your walk with Christ.

    The 280 quotations mostly consist of a few sentences up to a paragraph and are arranged into 34 relevant topics. Few if any preachers of the Word ever have preached the Gospel of the grace of God with greater clarity. These excerpts serve as an introduction to the writings of Spurgeon, a refreshing reminder of the glories of the Lord, and a summary of the doctrines proclaimed by this outstanding man of God. Topical areas include: 1) About God 2) Salvation: The Message; Centered in Christ; Sin; Faith; Unbelief; Works; Man’s Responsibility; God’s Sovereignty; The Call 3) Sanctification: Obedience, Walking by Faith; Humility/Pride; Fear of God; Communion and Worship; False Profession; Worldliness 4) Wisdom 5) Trials and Suffering: Certainty; Slander; Christ as Conqueror; Hope; Perseverance; God’s Sovereignty 6) Prayer: Importance; How to Pray; Earnestness 7) Family 8) Evangelizing the Lost 9) The Bible 10) The Preacher and the Church: Preaching the Word; The Pastor as Shepherd; The Pastor and the Flock; The Church

    With more than six million copies sold, Eugene Peterson's unique paraphrase has opened up understanding and insight into God's Word. This new easy-to-carry format is great for carrying or for giving away. This new format brings the life-changing power of the New Testament into modern language with a preciseness that echoes the rhythm and idiom of the original Greek and Hebrew. The Message is consistently one of the top ten best-selling Bible versions listed in CBA's Marketplace. Great for new believers.

    In this book, John MacArthur laments the drift of American Christianity towards compromise with culture and issues a call for the church to recover its prophetic, unadulterated voice in order to have a renewed impact on society.

    This collection of Charles Spurgeon's word pictures of the majestic throne of grace that believers are privileged to come before, should be an inspiration for prayer life.

    The #1 selling Bible for teens with over 2.5 million copies sold and in the best-selling NIV translation.The Teen Study Bible answers today's teen's tough questions, shows what God's Word means for them, and helps build a strong daily relationship with God.Special features include: * Book Introductions direct readers to important information within each book* The Bible Says gives biblical perspectives on today's issues* Direct Line looks at Bible passages and answers the question, What does this mean for me?* Quizzer asks and then answers interesting Bible trivia questions* Dear Sam gives advice and answers to faith's FAQs* Bible Promises highlight key Bible verses* Jericho Joe shows up in unexpected places and provides some lighthearted humor* Subject Index directs readers to specific topics covered in the features* The New International Version---today's most read, most trusted translation

    It sets forth workable principles for dynamic, cross-centered leadership. Now available in paperback.

    Fight back with this easy-to-use guide. God has established the victory for you over the powers of the enemy. Deliverance will give you rest, and spiritual warfare will give you the training, strategies, and endurance so that you can live abundantly under the covenant blessings of God. Bringing much-needed light to expose the works of darkness, the Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual provides essential information on spiritual warfare basics and strategies, including: ·          The names of demons and strongholds and specific prayers against them·          The ministry of deliverance and prayers for self-deliverance·          Fasting, prayer, and intercession for others, and much more! Don’t let fear keep you or those you love from peace and freedom. No matter what issue you are facing, this powerful guide gives you the tools you need to confront the enemy head-on.

    They feel overwhelmed by the needs that surround them on a daily basis. Wise and beloved pastor Warren Wiersbe invites ministry leaders to listen in on thirty short "armchair chats" to encourage and strengthen them for service. He shares what he wishes he had known about ministering to others when he began his own Christian pilgrimage. "Ministry," he says, "takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God." With this new edition of a classic book, which includes a foreword by Jim Cymbala, the next generation of ministry leaders can take advantage of Wiersbe's years of wisdom.

    Every Christian knows it is imperative to keep the tongue under control but, sooner or later, finds that he cannot do so himself. Derek Prince provides clear, biblical steps to discipline the tongue so that your words will be spoken for God's glory and your blessing!

    Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christian.

    Benny Hinn unlocks the reality of the power of the blood of Jesus in this book, which includes an interactive study guide. Using accounts of healings, salvation, and miraculous deliverances, this powerful book emphasizes biblical concepts and explains how to apply foundational truths about the bloof of Jesus to every aspect of life. In this unique interactive book, you will: ·         Discover the importance God places on blood covenants.·         Recognize areas of sin where your own flesh is tempted.·         Experience the power of the blood of Jesus.·         Understand how fearing God does not mean being afraid of Him.·         Enter into the Holy Spirit's presence through the blood of His Son. "The blood is not only a pointed focus on the ultimate foundational essential in the gospel, but it is also a fresh, Spirit-anointed truth to which I believe He — the Holy Spirit— is seeking to alert all God's people at this time."—Jack Hayford, Founding Pastor, The Church On The Way; Chancellor, The King's College Seminary, Los Angeles California

    Whether we realize it or not, as Christians, we are involved in a daily battle against the forces of evil. In this book, Derek Prince tells how to fight the battle and win a victory for the Lord's army of conquerors.

    This bestseller is a comprehensive biblical study of the origin and operation of Satan that shows believers how to enforce his defeat in their lives.

    Joni shows us precious jewels of biblical truth that lie scattered amidst the gravel of life’s dusty road. “The book you hold in your hands is my treasure trove of diamond chips I’ve collected over the years,” says Joni. “I’ve carefully selected favorite gems, ones I’ve often held to the light, turned this way and that to admire their beauty, diamonds that have made me rich in faith and wealthy in hope.” These 366 meditations uncover a wealth of promise, of eternal truths waiting to transform the events of our lives into facets that catch and reflect God’s glory. Written from the perspective of a woman who traverses life in a wheelchair, this book wipes away the surface grit of suffering and circumstances to reveal the radiant hope that each of us can claim. Diamonds in the Dust takes theology and gives it flesh, breath, and emotion. With eloquence, Joni draws from her own trials and triumphs to enrich us all with the wisdom of Scripture. But she’s not the only one whose everyday life holds such potential. “Look down at your feet,” Joni writes. “The path sparkles. God has placed diamonds in the dust of your road too!”

    He discovered that his arguments against miraculous gifts were based more on prejudice and lack of personal experience than on the Bible. As soon as Deere became a seeker instead of a skeptic, the Holy Spirit revealed himself in new and surprising ways. In Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, Deere provides a strong biblical defense for the Spirit's speaking and healing ministries today. He also describes several reliable cases of people who were miraculously healed or who heard God speak in an unmistakable way. Finally, he gives sound advice for using spiritual gifts in the church. Written in a popular style, with the care of a scholar but the passion of personal experience, this book explores: the real reason Christians do not believe in miraculous gifts, responding to charismatic abuses, whether miracles were meant to be temporary, and why God still heals.

    Today's world is very different from the Greek, Roman and Jewish world of Jesus and the New Testament writers. Scholars devote their lives to the study of languages, archaeology and history in order to better understand the Bible and its cultures. But often the results of their studies are found only in academic libraries. For the first time, Craig Keener's Bible Background Commentary: New Testament provides the fruit of scholarly labors in a single volume arranged in convenient verse-by-verse format, covering the entire New Testament. Based on ten years of in-depth study, the Bible Background Commentary will be valuable for pastors in sermon preparation, for Sunday-school and other church teachers as they build lessons, for missionaries concerned not to import their own cultural biases into the Bible, for college and seminary students in classroom assignments, and for everyday Bible readers seeking to deepen and enhance their study of Scripture.

     The first three feasts in the 1st month point to the Messiah's First Coming; the last three feasts in the 7th month, to His Second Coming. The middle feast highlights the Church, in more ways than is generally recognized. This briefing reveals the rich background of these feasts with many surprises for the Biblical believer, and yet only scratches the surface. The first half of this briefing pack is taught by Chuck Missler with the later half taught by Dan Stolebarger.

    As you study the Book of Joshua with the help of Warren Wiersbe, you will learn the secret of victory over the enemy, how to turn defeat into victory, how to claim your spiritual inheritance now, and how to avoid the dangers of being a "borderline believer.

    The need for individual prayer and meditation in the realization of the God-experience is demonstrated, with step-by-step guidance.

    It's time to shape up, friends. It's time to get serious about serving God and to be everything God wants us to be.s, but is entirely blind to all national, political, racial, social, and economic boundaries.

    In Sean Donovan, Patrick's only son abandons all he has loved - home, family, and God - in a desperate flight that nearly ends at the gallows. Rescued by a marriage of convenience, Sean's repentant heart just might change his new bride's mind when it comes to loving him. In Donovan's Daughter, Sean's younger sister Marcail is also determined to escape Santa Rosa. But when the young woman is thrust into a small-town scandal that threatens her brand new teaching career, she must choose whether to hold on to her dreams or choose an unexpected path. Historically accurate and uplifting, here are two masterful tales of love, faith, and courage in early California.

    Whether we receive them or not is our choice. Learn how to affirm the Word of God in your hearts and release the power of God through faith-filled words. Confession Brings Possession is a powerful book that will give the reader insight into how to release the power of God in their life.

    Robert Mulholland Jr. defines spiritual formation. Compact and solid, this definition encompasses the dynamics of a vital Christian life and counters our culture's tendency to make spirituality a trivial matter or reduce it to a private affair between "me and Jesus." In Invitation to a Journey, Mulholland helps Christians new and old to understand that we become like Christ gradually, not instantly. Not every personality is suited to an early morning quiet time, so Mulholland frees different personality types to express their piety differently. He reviews the classical spiritual disciplines and demonstrates the importance of undertaking our spiritual journey with (and for the sake of) others. This road map for spiritual formation is profoundly biblical and down to earth. In the finest tradition of spiritual literature, it is a vital help to Christians at any stage of their journey.

    Western culture as a whole, argues Wells, has been transformed by modernity, and the church has simply gone with the flow. The new environment in which we live, with its huge cities, triumphant capitalism, invasive technology, and pervasive amusements, has vanquished and homogenized the entire world. While the modern world has produced astonishing abundance, it has also taken a toll on the human spirit, emptying it of enduring meaning and morality.Seeking respite from the acids of modernity, people today have increasingly turned to religions and therapies centered on the self. And, whether consciously or not, evangelicals have taken the same path, refashioning their faith into a religion of the self. They have been coopted by modernity, have sold their soul for a mess of pottage. According to Wells, they have lost the truth that God stands outside all human experience, that he still summons sinners to repentance and belief regardless of their self-image, and that he calls his church to stand fast in his truth against the blandishments of a godless world.The first of three volumes meant to encourage renewal in evangelical theology (the other two to be written by Cornelius Plantinga Jr. and Mark Noll), No Place for Truth is a contemporary jeremiad, a clarion call to all evangelicals to note well what a pass they have come to in capitulating to modernity, what a risk they are running by abandoning historic orthodoxy. It is provocative reading for scholars, ministers, seminary students, and all theologically concerned individuals.

    No matter who you are or what you have done, He longs for you to know the truth - that His affections for you are very deep, even when you are at your weakest.  Seeing the passion and splendor of God's personality will help bring you to personal wholeness and spiritual maturity.  And it will awaken in you a fervent devotion to God- and a passion for Jesus. "Anyone who knows Mike Bickle, knows that he has subordinated everything in his life to this one goal: acquiring passion for Jesus. And therein lies the power of this book." Jack Deere, Th.D., author and lecturer"I have been stirred by reading Mike Bickle's spiritual odyssey in this book. His passion for Jesus is infectious." Stephen Strang, founder, Charisma magazine

     Over a period of thirty days, God gave Mary K. Baxter visions of hell and commissioned her to tell people still alive on earth to reject sin and evil, and to choose life in Christ. Here is an account of the place and beings of hell contrasted with the glories of heaven. Follow Mary in her supernatural journey as she enters with Jesus into a gateway to hell and encounters the sights, sounds, and smells of that dark place of torment, including its evil spirits, cells, pits, jaws, and heart. Be an eyewitness to the various punishments of lost souls and hear their shocking stories. This book is a reminder that each of us needs to accept the miracle of salvation before it is too late—and to intercede for those who do not yet know Christ. Time is running out.

    This highly readable personal "conversation" with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. You will be encouraged to develop your own personal Bible reading program and learn the power of meditation on its truth.

    Exposes outdated and false information used in public school science textbooks.

    In Healing Scriptures, Rev Kenneth E. Hagin reads scriptures aloud against a background of beautiful, soothing music. Be sure to get one for yourself and for anyone you know who is in need of healing. Topics include: Gods Word is Gods Medicine, Jesus The Will of God in Action, and The Blessings of the Law

    What would you do if you received the offer of a lifetime--marriage to a billionaire--with one catch: you had to make up your mind without ever seeing him? When lowly bank teller Adair Weiss receives such an offer from reclusive philanthropist Fletcher Streiker, she is dumbfounded and disbelieving: Why me? What does he know about me? What does he want? Rejecting his offer would mean the end of her dream of dancing. But accepting it would change her life in ways she never guessed. . . . Read the story and see if you can discover the hidden meaning. The Streiker Saga begins with Streiker's Bride, continues in Strieker: The Killdeer, and concludes in Streiker's Morning Sun.

     This study will explore the seven letters by Jesus Christ to actual historical churches and the church ages they represent. These letters describe, with amazing precision, the unfolding of all church history in advance. This chronicle fills the gap between the 69th and 70th Week of Daniel. We will also find many insightful personal applications as we apply each letter to ourselves. Four Levels of Application: Local: actual, historic churches with validated needs, and so on. Archeological discoveries have confirmed this. Admonitory: "Hear what the Spirit says to the churches." Applies to all churches throughout history. Any church can be "mapped" in terms of these seven characteristics. Homiletic: personal. "He that hath an ear let him hear..." each letter applies to each of us. There is some element of each of the "churches" in everyone of us: perhaps the most important application of the entire book. Prophetic: These letters describe, with amazing precision, the unfolding of all church history. In any other order, this would not be true. (This chronicle fills the "gap" between the 69th and 70th Week of Daniel. The Book of Acts covers about 30 years, chapters 2&3 of the Book of Revelation covers the next 2,000.)

    So missions is duty, right? Wrong. If you do missions purely from a sense of duty you will not honor those you are reaching out to, nor will you truly honor God. Duty is the wrong place to look, so where do we find the answer to why we do missions? We turn, according to John Piper, to worship. // In our worship of God we encounter God's glory. The overflow from our worship is a desire to share God's glory with others (the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever), and we naturally become missional. When Jesus was asked what the kingdom of God was like, he compared it to a pearl so valuable that one would sell all they owned simply to possess it. Does that seem like duty to you? Instead, Jesus calls us to a new mindset, which flows from the mindset that worship creates in us. Thus, according to Piper, does worship become the goal of missions and the fuel which makes missions possible. // Worship as the fuel for missions makes sense to a lot of people, but worship as the goal of missions? Piper reminds us that the true reason we share God with others is to make them worshipers (and sharers) as well. He feels that the true goal of missions is "the gladness of the peoples in the greatness of God." If it is true, (as Piper states) that "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him," then increasing the number of people who are satisfied in God will bring God more glory. And missions is the way we can do that. // Missions must be seen as more than simply saving people from sin, though that is a very important aspect. And missions is not just about getting people into heaven, although that is important as well. Instead, through missions we should always seek to make as many people as possible into true worshipers, into those fully satisfied with the greatness of God. // With that mindset, missions becomes a joyous experience, as we joyfully share the life-changing presence of God in our lives with those who don't know God. When we have made worship both the fuel and goal of all our missionary endeavors, we realize that "missions is not a recruitment project for God's labor force. It is a liberation project from the heavy burdens and hard yokes of other gods." Missions is never a burden, because it comes out of our overwhelming joy in God's grace and mercy, and we just want to share that joy. So make God the center of your missions work, and joyfully share what He has graciously given to you.

    Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the believer can experience the continual presence of Jesus, become a bold witness for Christ, acquire revelation of the Word of God, pray according to God's will, and understand the plans of God. As you understand and receive the active presence of the Spirit in your life, you will gain new power and grace for living.

    Jesse Duplantis shares wisdom from God's Word and stories from his unique childhood that will inspire you to put the devil in his rightful place - under your righteous feet!You will laugh and learn as Jesse shows you how to live above and not beneath the problems of life and keep on enforcing Satan's defeat! This book includes these great stories: Murder in the Chicken Coop and Miracle at the Missionary's House. You'll be blessed by this book.

    The NIV Recovery Devotional Bible stands alongside these Twelve Steps as a unique tool for those in recovery from addictive, compulsive, or codependent behavior patterns.The NIV Recovery Devotional Bible is not a substitute for going to meetings or working the Twelve Steps through an authorized program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, or Narcotics Anonymous. Rather, the NIV Recovery Devotional Bible is a life-building, user-friendly resource designed and written to help readers through each day. This unique Bible can support and strengthen recovery in many ways. Connecting the reader with Biblical principles that support the recovery process, it can expand one's understanding of God and how to relate to God, illuminate the spiritual truths behind the Twelve Steps, provide a rich resource for prayer and meditation, and provide fresh perspective on the link between faith and recovery.Feeling bad? Feeling good? Look in the index for an appropriate topic (frustration, resentment, fear, faith, hope, etc.) and find a listing of related Scriptures. The NIV Recovery Devotional Bible is organized so that it can be used in a variety of ways. It is full of features that will help those in recovery see the Bible and experience personal faith in a whole new way.FeaturesThe first and only recovery Bible based on the most read, most trusted NIV, offering day-by-day encouragement for people in Twelve-Step recovery programs365 daily meditations written by Melody Beattie, J. Keith Miller, Frederick Buechner, Dale and Juanita Ryan, A. Philip Parham, Barbara Stephens, and many othershelp readers apply Biblical principles to the recovery processMore than 400 in-text Life Connections tie Bible portions to the Twelve Steps2000 Step Markers indicate passages that relate to particular steps of the Twelve-Step planReading plans help to tailor Scripture readings to specific needsArticles explain how to use the Bible and help readers connect Scripture and the Twelve StepsBrief, thoughtful prayers give direction in connecting to God from the heartBook introductions offer overviews of Biblical materialSubject index for locating topics easilyAttractive 2-color design throughoutDouble-column format9-point typeThe NIV Recovery Bible gives men and women in Twelve Step programs the power and support they need as they draw close to God, the source of their recovery.

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    Learn how Curses are just as real today as in Biblical times. This book shows what they are and h

    "Of The Power of Prayer in a Believer's Life, "Billy Graham has said, "This is one of the finest, most helpful books on prayer you will ever find." The Believer's Life series contains the best of Charles Spurgeon's (1834-1892) practical teaching on these subjects vital to Christian livng.

    A parallel column of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) accompanies the interlinear text. Numerous textual notes are also included. The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament is the newest interlinear translation that uses the UBS4/NA27 text.

    He committed them to memory by summarizing them in rhymes.These sermons, the fruit of Wurmbrand's extreme deprivations, demonstrate in a personal and stimulating way the relevance of the Bible for today, and reveal unique insights into the character of God.

    This pilgrimage is an allegory depicting the journey of God's people, believers, from earth to heaven. The Journey of Israel is filled with spiritual lessons on what Christians can expect during their journey through life and how they can live a victorious life and come into the rest of God. It shows us what Christian living is at its fullest and best. It includes maps, charts, outlines, and pictures to illustrate the spiritual journey of every believer.

    

    Have you ever had a dream in which you think God was speaking to you? Here is a practical guide, from the Christian perspective, for understanding the symbolic language of dreams.

    By using the reproducible maps and charts, you can help others visualize the events, places and people in the Old and New Testaments.

    You will not likely recognize her name. She has not graced the platform of any large gatherings lately. In No Sacrifice Too Great you will get a close-up view of the Second World War, with its death marches and internment camps in the Philippines. You will learn the dangers, privation, and martyrdom associated with pioneer missionary work in those regions in those years. Sacrifice? It fills every page. It will stab at your heart. It will prick your conscience. It will bring up for examination your own sacrifice for God, your obedience to His Word, your commitment to His will. Begin reading. You will never be the same.

    

    Written by men for men, the ebook edition of the NIV Men's Devotional Bible offers a fresh perspective on God's Word by means of a year's worth of relevant, engaging devotions placed throughout the text of the NIV.

    Daily in Christ puts a spark into devotional readings and quiet times with its emphasis on a believer's identity in Christ.A motivating challenge for Christlike living.

    From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.

    

    It shows how others have walked the same pathway before us. They provide us with wisdom which will lead us to the conviction of the closing chapter that we are 'Never Deserted'.

    But, as Dr. Ross explains, modern science has revealed a design for the universe that is surprisingly compatible with the Biblical account of creation. This book breaks down barriers of communication between faith and science and inspires a greater appreciation and understanding of our Creator.

    Assuring his readers that Satan will never cease to make war on the soul in which Christ dwells, he urges believers to ensure that they are hated for who they are, not for what they say or do. This is the 13th collection of Tozer editorials.

    Bible promises encapsulate divine thinking and give the believer confidence in God. In adversity or prosperity, the believer can claim promises to stabilize his mind, recall the Bible doctrine behind the promises, and reach doctrinal conclusions that form the basis for a vigorous spiritual life. The Christian at ease has learned to tap divine resources and find inner strength and happiness. This title is also available:Online (PDF file)On the MP3 CD special Spiritual Logistics IIAs an individual cassette tapeIn Spanish

    He desires for His peace to rule in your heart and mind. This book will help you understand that God wants you to learn to give your problems to Him. God's Word promises that if we do, He will smash the mountains down in your life. This light of God can shine across your problem, and you can be set free from any oppression.

    This "messenger" was sent to create problems and stir up the people against Paul everywhere he preached. But Paul knew the key to overcoming this obstacle - he learned to exercise his God-given authority here on the earth! In this powerful and eye-opening book, Charles Capps writes about the true nature of Paul's "thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan." He shows you how to walk in God's grace and triumph over this enemy sent to harass and keep you from God's greater blessings in your life.

    Read this every morning instead of the newspaper and you'll complete the entire Bible in a year.

    --Benny Hinn Pastor/Evangelist

    But if we look closely, we can see that although cultures change, our basic challenges stay the same. We still struggle with issues like community, justice, economic stress, political tensions, and cultural and ethnic differences. We still wonder who God is, how to discern His will, and how we fit into His plan.Using historical context and fresh insights backed by biblical scholars, "The Modern Life Study Bible" explores the timeless truths that connect the people and stories of the Bible to the opportunities and demands we face today. God is at work in our world, inviting us to experience His presence.With innovative, full-color illustrations, maps, and diagrams, along with special information on occupations of the Bible, profiles of people and places, theme indexes, and inspirational biographies of believers who put their faith to work, "The Modern Life Study Bible" will draw you in, helping you to know and embrace what it means to follow Christ in today's world.Features include:More than 2,400 concise articles and book introductions More than 220 full-color maps Hundreds of diagrams, tables, and illustrations 66 inspirational biographies Indexes to aid navigation and study

    In Strong Men in Tough Times, Edwin Louis Cole points the way toward hope.

    Drawing from five decades of Scripture-based teaching and study in the original Greek and Hebrew, the author clearly explains the foundation for Christian faith, salvation, baptism, the Holy Spirit, the believers resurrection, and eternal judgement.

    An excellent group study book.

    Dr. Peale emphasizes the interpretation of the Bible not as a scholarly text, but rather as a bountiful source of God's wisdom.

    Unafraid to ask some tough questions, K.P. Yohannan will challenge you to look beyond temporary concerns of life to what will last forever. Through the material of this book, you will build a solid foundation for genuine spiritual growth as you learn how to organize your priorities in the light of eternity.

    

    

    Time in this book will change your life and bring you closer to understanding and emulating the heart of Jesus of Nazareth--the one who went to the cross for all of us.

    Its concise presentation of doctrine offers a unique introduction to the Lutheran Confessions for students of all ages. Now updated and based on the New King James Version, this classic statement of Lutheran doctrine explores all the major topics of Christian theology and offers university and seminary students a solid foundation for advanced study.

    If you love a good story--and just about everyone does--then you and your family will enjoy this collection of favorites from the beloved Grandma's Attic series.

    Touching stories replace the very source of lasting encouragement and strength we need each day-the truth of the Word of God. But this is never true of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's writing.Walking with God Day by Day offers brief daily devotionals that engage the mind and the heart. You will not just find spiritual nourishment in its pages; you will learn about God and the great themes of the Bible. Robert Backhouse has compiled excerpts from choice passages in the writings of Dr. Lloyd-Jones according to monthly themes. By reading this devotional, you will grow in your understanding of God and learn to apply the truth of His Word day by day.

    Best of all, each chapter ends with a day-brightening, laughter-packed collection of Gloomee Busters. She lovingly lights the way for others by sharing her own struggles with questions such as:How do I cope when my kids break my heart?How can I let go of my loved one?How can I forgive and forget what was done to me?After love, what's the most important thing parents can give their kids?Will I ever laugh again? How will this pain last?

    Thurman draws on his knowledge as a clinical psychologist with the Minirth-Meier Clinic, as well as his deep familiarity with the Bible, to give readers Christ's own answers to their most personal questions on forgiveness, taking responsibility, being honest, and relying on God.

    Selected devotions readings from the bestselling books: The Calling of Emily Evans, Julia's Last Hope, Roses for Mama, and A Woman Named Damaris.

    Protector. Friend. Lover. God made you to be each of these…and much more. Stu Weber ’s bestseller, now revised throughout and refreshed with an attractive new look, paints a dramatic and compelling picture of balanced manhood according to God’s vision. Written in a warm, personal style, Weber presents the characteristics of tender warriors—including learning to speak the language of women, watching out for what lies ahead, and keeping commitments—in an upfront, straightforward style that challenges readers to realize God’s plan for men. More than 365,000 copies sold! Some Things Are Worth Fighting For Young men aspire to it. Women admire it. Yet the definition of manhood itself is obscured by a culture in moral free fall. This book cuts through the fog and defines a powerful blueprint for being the man—the Tender Warrior—that God desires for you and your family. You’ll discover that a Tender Warrior:    • watches out for what lies ahead—like a wagon train scout;    • keeps his commitments, no matter how painful;    • has a tender heart beating beneath his armor;    • understands his responsibility to his wife, children, and friends;    • recognizes that he is “under orders from higher headquarters.” Stu Weber ’s now classic teaching on a man’s vigilance, staying power, and consideration for the women in his life will move you to pursue the man you were created to be. Real Men Are Tender Warriors “I drank Budweiser, smoked Marlboros, and chased women…. Tender Warrior sent me deeper into my heart and soul. When I finished it, I passed it on to a friend, who was supposed to give it back but passed it on to someone else. This book changed his life. It knocked down the walls around his heart. His response: ‘The most important thing that has happened in my life started when you sent me that book.’” —A reader Praise for Tender Warrior“Tender Warrior provides hope for men by challenging their assumptions and shaping their convictions. Read it. Devour it. Then live it. This is the time for real men to emerge.” —Dennis Rainey, executive director, FamilyLife “In a day when our culture is at once confused and concerned over gender identity, men everywhere would to do well to recalibrate their personal compasses by the biblical benchmarks found in Tender Warrior . I highly recommend this book!” —Dr. Bruce Wilkinson , New York Times bestselling author

    A devotional rich in exaltation, worship, and joyfulness as the believer catches an inner glimpse of the majesty of God.

    He knows how to find God's best for your life. Most importantly, he knows the key to all of these things. He knows how to worship and praise the Father.

    Highly recommended." --Library Journal* This is not just another cancer journal or first-person survivor account. At equal turns poetic and profound, John McFarland offers hope and honesty, practicality and spirituality, calm and understanding, along with a heightened appreciation of life's meaning and purpose.The Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 20 million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with cancer, and 1.4 million people will be diagnosed in the coming year. At some point in their lives, virtually everyone is touched by this disease, and every patient, survivor, family member, and friend will find hope, strength, and comfort in Now That I Have Cancer, I Am Whole.Throughout this moving account, survivor John McFarland shares his Everyman approach to everyday life with cancer in brief meditations full of unflinching honesty, humor, and optimism. This revised edition also shares McFarland's continued relationship with cancer, seeing it through his eyes as a grandfather to one-year-old Joey, who struggles to fight a rare and ravaging form of the disease.

    Mary is his "gentle guide" who takes him by the hand and leads him into deeper union with her son. Nouwen invites us to find our inner child and rid ourselves of the "false adulthood" of our times.

    This easy-to-understand book helps people understand God's plan for redemption, the holiness of God, worship, and Jesus' priestly ministry. Chapters include topics such as the offerings (burnt offering, meal offering, peace offering, sin offering, trespass offering), the priesthood (the significance of the clothing and the steps necessary to approach a holy God), and Jesus' service and intercession as our great high priest 254-page paperback by David M. Levy of Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.

    Shows how suffering and revival have been inseparably linked in the growth of the Chinese church.

    Now, in a new series, The Classic Collector's Edition, two of Tozer's best-known titles are combined to provide the ultimate in inspiring devotional reading.

    1:11) showing us that everything has a purpose and that all events occur according to the eternal plan of God. In this series, Dr. R.C. Sproul examines the often neglected doctrine of providence, explaining that God works out His plan in all things for the good of His children. Audio CD. Fifteen 23–minute messages.

    That means that a bolt of lightning doesn't have to come down from heaven and strike you with more talents, money, intelligence, good looks or anything else. God wants to do something fantastic with what you already have! Tommy Barnett will show you how to: •Discover the miracle inside you •Help others develop their miracles •Hang on to a miracle in progress •Find the miracles in the midst of trouble

    

    

    Features cross-references to the Holman Bible Handbook and Holman Bible Dictionary.

    The Reformers of the sixteenth century rejected this claim, pointing to numerous conflicts between Scripture and Roman Catholic doctrine and practice. What are the differences that divide Roman Catholics and Protestants? Are they important? In this series, Dr. R.C. Sproul carefully and respectfully looks at the doctrines that are at the heart of the Catholic-Protestant divide. Audio CD. Five 60–minute messages.

    How can we become tried and true "warriors in spirit" to win the battle for our own souls? And how can we help those around us who are surrendering hope, giving up on God, and falling? Andrew Murray was deeply engaged in this warfare for the lives and souls of men and discovered a source of spiritual power greater than all the darkness rising against him.Andrew Murray (1828-1917) accepted the challenge to take the light of Christ to an area of Africa known for its "wild dogs and wilder men." In the midst of personal weakness and physically grueling work, he was soon attacked by liberal church leaders who wanted to stop the true life of the Spirit from spreading. In the center of this opposition, Andrew discovered the new "fire" from heaven that ignited dark hearts and destroyed spiritual strongholds. The spiritual strength can be ours today as we surrender ourselves to be swords of power in the hand of God.

    It has to do with changing the life of American society, from the inside out, through "source action" of prayer. "I have written a book for Christians," says Eugene Peterson, "who want to do something about what is wrong with America and want to plunge into the center, not tinker at the edge. I have chosen eleven psalms that shaped the politics of Israel and can shape the politics of America, and I have taken them seriously...I have written to encourage Christians to pray them both as children of God with eternal destinies and as American citizens with daily responsibilities in caring for our nation." Peterson is concerned with the "unselfing" of our self-preoccupied, self-bound society through the action of praying together with other believers. He offers insightful, thought-provoking reflections on eleven select psalm-prayers that can help us overcome such things as self-centeredness, self-assertiveness, self-righteousness, self-sufficiency, self-pity, self-service, and self-love. Originally published under the title Earth and Altar and now being reprinted for wider distribution,Where Your Treasure Is provides solid fare for any thoughtful, concerned Christian. But the book is especially suitable for group study and discussion: what Peterson writes here will serve to stir small groups of Christians to pointed reflection and prayer-action.

    

    He anticipates the problems that will arise at every stage in the spiritual life, and encourages the beginner by showing him what promise is held out in the first steps of prayer, how to persevere and to develop in prayer life. Into this book, Monsignor Guardini has put his most mature thought and the reflections arising from a lifetime’s study of the implications of faith. Yet it is all expressed in a manner intelligible to the uninitiated but attractive also to the more advanced thinkers. The author brings out the role of Jesus Christ as the essential link in prayer, through whom alone we may know the Father, and he draws copiously on Scripture, throwing us back on what God Himself has said of our approach to Him. Prayer is seen, too, as a response to facts, meaning a grappling with the real world, which is a world created, sustained, and ordered by God. There are chapters on mysticism, on popular prayers, on the liturgy, all of which subjects are treated with new insight and a real understanding of the needs of all levels of spirituality.

    This gift set includes books 5-8: The Last Christmas, The Runaway Parents, The Perfect Star and Journey of Wishes.

    

    One chapter gives a helpful overview of pretty much every recent translation. There is a strong concluding exhortation to be a consistent Christ-centred, bible-centred evangelical. The author answers questions such as 'Who are the critics of the Bible and what are they saying?', 'What do we mean by Inspiration?', 'What does the Bible say about itself?', 'How sufficient and final is it?', 'Why have we just sixty-six books in the Bible?', 'How can we properly understand it?', 'When was it written and how did our English Bible come to us?', 'Where does archaeology reveal Bible accuracy?' and 'What about supposed errors/contradictions?' Brian Edwards answers critics and refutes supposed contradictions, clearly showing that it is perfectly logical to believe the Bible. This book will give any reader added confidence in God's Word!

    In The Coming Race Wars? he meticulously unpacked reasons why our nation--and the church--needed to come to terms with our complicity in America's racial transgressions before we face a more dire reckoning. With his blunt assessment of our social condition, Pannell's 1993 book sparked controversy. Critics dismissed him as alarmist. Back then, Pannell was among a scant number of Black evangelical leaders who called the evangelical church to account on issues of racial justice. Now, nearly thirty years later, his words are as timely as ever. Some would even argue that the "race war" has arrived. In The Coming Race Wars: A Cry for Justice, from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter, Pannell revisits his provocative message with an expanded edition that connects its message to current events. With a new introduction by bestselling historian Jemar Tisby (The Color of Compromise) and a new afterword by Pannell, this compelling, heartfelt plea to the church will help today's readers take a deeper look at the complexities of institutional racism and the unjust systems that continue to confound us. Both pastoral and prophetic, Pannell doesn't hold back in truth-telling nor in his expression of deep love for the church. This new edition of The Coming Race Wars will inspire you to open your eyes wider, discover a more holistic view of Christ's gospel, and become an active participant in addressing America's racial injustices.