Features Include: Over 7,000 sidebar notes shed textual, theological, and historical light on the Bible's most puzzling passages. Nearly 350 articles by top scholars address some of the most popular and provocative questions asked by Christians and non-Christians. Article index and expanded subject index help you quickly find the answers you're looking for. Single-column Scripture text format. Color-keyed verse numbers supply instant reference to articles and sidebar notes. Book introductions identify the themes, characters, and events of each Bible book. Over 150 two-color in-text charts, timelines, and maps furnish the background information you need to understand different passages. Concordance, dictionary, 16-page full-color map section, 7-page full-color timeline section, and reading plans assist your study of the Bible.

    Most people who are ensnared by the bait of Satan don't even realize it. Don't be fooled! You will encounter offense, and it's up to you how it will affect your relationship with God. Your response will determine your future. If offense is handled correctly, you will become stronger rather than bitter.In this tenth anniversary edition of his best-selling book, John Bevere shows you how to stay free from offense and escape the victim mentality. With more than 400,000 copies in print, this book includes testimonials of transformed people who have read copies in print, this book includes testimonials of transformed people who have read the original book and a devotional supplement, featuring discussion questions, scriptures, and prayers.You will find answers to tough questions like these:Why am I compelled to tell "my side" of the story? How can I fight thoughts of suspicion or distrust? What can I do to stop rehearsing past hurts? How can I regain trust after someone deeply offends me?This book will help you escape the enemy's "offensive trap" as well as empower you to stay free of offense, enabling you to have an unhindered relationship with God.

    Elizabeth lets women know that loving the Lord involves action! Focusing on six main scripture passages, she helps readers understand what it means to truly—let your mind think on what is true about God and about lifegrasp and move toward God's purpose for lifetrust the Lord in all thingsDrawing on biblical wisdom as well as personal experience, Elizabeth helps women handle their emotions and discover inner peace that comes from focusing on what is true. She shares six powerful Bible truths that will help readers draw closer to God and know His joy and love.

     When tragedy strikes, Jesse is rescued by the Lakota Sioux, among whom she finds unexpected peace, a sense of belonging, and the love of a lifetime. A compelling tale of one woman’s extraordinary faith as God leads her from prairie schooner to tepee, from tepee to frontier fort and on to a growing state capitol.

    According to Zacharias, how you answer the questions of God's existence will impact your relationship with others, your commitment to integrity, your attitude toward morality, and your perception of truth.

    Nineteen-year-old Marty Claridge starts west with her adventurous, boyish husband, Clem, seeking to claim land and hoping for good fortune. But when the venture turns suddenly to tragedy, Marty is left alone with her great loss. And coupled with her grief and heartache is the grim reality that there is no way to return home. Clark Davis and his little girl, Missie, are also in great need. Clark's wife has died, leaving him to care to Missie and the farm at the same time. His offer to Marty comes with good intention, but will courage and faith be enough to bring them to true love? First introduced in 1979, LOVE COMES SOFTLY has become a beloved classic in the inspirational fiction category. A generation of readers has laughed and wept and rejoiced with Marty and Clark Davis whose tragic circumstances threw them together on the frontier prairies of the 1800s. More than one million copies of Love Comes Softly have been sold. Look for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie based on the book, which will be shown on April 13, 2003 and on video in Fall 2003.

    So we put on a mask to hide our identity. Feelings of embarrassment and shame make us hide from the One who truly loves us. Author Brennan Manning encourages you to let go of this stressful, unreal impostor lifestyle and freely accept your identity as a child of God. Find the rest that you long for as you grow in character and accept His lordship. Includes discussion questions.

    In learning more about grace, you also will learn about God's character, His forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit.

    Charles Stanley cuts through the confusion and introduces you to a living Person as real and active as God the Father and Christ the Son. Through personal stories, biblical exploration, and insightful explanation, he will help you discover: who the Spirit isùand how to develop a relationship with Him who the Spirit isnÆtùand how to avoid damaging misconceptions how being ôfilledö with the Spirit actually works what the Bible really teaches about spiritual ôsignsö such as speaking in tongues how the Spirit can increase your capacity for faith, hope, love, and personal transformation what it means to ôhearö the SpiritÆs voice how to make the most of your unique spiritual gifting to build up ChristÆs body what happens when the SpiritÆs power is unleashed in your workplace, your family life, your friendships, and every other area of your life In The Spirit-Filled Life Charles Stanley reveals how to recognize and begin to live with the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

    This compilation of Ken's best-selling Moments with the Savior books contains all the devotions from the four previous books as well as many new devotions -- all in one deluxe hardcover volume.

    Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things -- yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God -- and a greater love for Him -- is the sure result. Come into His Presence with Praise Praise. It leads you into God’s awesome presence, into the delight of His Word, into the sure knowledge of His great love for you. If you long to experience God in a fresh, deep way, you’ll treasure this personal praise guide. Every day a different Scripture-based devotion helps you cultivate the “heart habit” of praise and worship. You’ll be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things, even in the midst of pain, heartache, or disappointment. A deeper intimacy with God—and a greater love for Him—is the sure result.

    God is whispering your name.Somewhere, between the pages of this book and the pages of your heart, God is speaking. And He is calling you by name.Maybe that's hard to believe. Maybe you just can't imagine that the One who made it all thinks of you that personally -- that He keeps your name on His heart and lips.But it's true. In the Bible and in the circumstances of your life, He whispers your name lovingly. Tenderly. Patiently but persistently. Let these stories remind you of the God who knows your name.Some of the stories are from the Bible. Some are drawn from everyday life. Most are about people who are lost ... or weary ... or discouraged -- just like you may be. If you let them, they will tell the story of your life. And the story of a God who speaks into your situation.So listen closely as you turn these pages. Listen for the Father's gentle whisper that can erase your doubt, your sorrow, your weariness, your despair.It really is your name that you hear, and the Voice that calls is more loving that your ever dared dream. Listen. And learn to hope again.

    Little did he know that for two millennia this tautly tuned exposition of the gospel would echo through church and academy, market and home. Or that it would leap great oceans to reverberate through lands and hearts beyond the farthest edges of his world. John Stott, in this new paperback edition previously released with the title Romans, joins a chorus of distinguished voices of the church who have pondered and lived the great themes of Romans, and who have tuned our ears to hear its rich harmonies and meditate on its broad vision. In the classic tradition of great Christian leaders who have commented on Romans, Stott expounds Paul's words, themes and arguments. The power of the gospel, the righteousness of God revealed from heaven, is clearly addressed to today's men and women who have answered its summons. Not only is Stott deeply acquainted with the text and context of Romans, he is also conversant with the most recent Pauline scholarship. Even more important, he views Romans from his own pastoral and missionary perspective, an outloook shaped in turn by the great vision of the apostle. Here is a commentary for those who live on the edge of the third millennium, a commentary spanning the two worlds of Romans--Paul's and ours.

    Now, in the companion book Welcome, Holy Spirit, Hinn reveals the transforming, energizing power of the Holy Spirit as it works in Hinn's life, and tells how you, too, can experience this tremendous power, love, and grace.Pastor Benny Hinn invites us to "surrender to the wind. Like a free-spirited glider, allow the Holy Spirit to be the wind beneath your wings." Learn all that can be yours when you say, "Welcome, Holy Spirit!"

    Grace.. It's a word we all love to hear. But do we all know what it means? Without it, our lives are dry and dusty. But when grace comes, it transforms our lives into something rich and beautiful. With remarkable insight gleaned from his own life, Pastor Chuck Smith unfolds the mystery of grace and reveals the surprising truth: We can never grow in grace by our own efforts. True grace flows from the heart of the Father through the love of Jesus Christ. To know that God is for you, that He loves you, is the greatest source of security you will ever know. That is grace-and that is what makes life worth living.

    I should know. I first read The Cry of the Soul decades ago when I was still sorting through a lot of hurt and frustration connected with my quadriplegia (yes, I read it on that music stand holding a mouth stick). The Cry of the Soul showed me what to do with my anger and hurt--not stuff it under the carpet of my conscience, or minimize it, but actually do something good with it."All emotion--whether positive or negative--can give us a glimpse of the true nature of God. We want to control our negative emotions and dark desires. God wants us to recognize them as the cry of our soul to be made right with Him. Beginning with the Psalms, Cry of the Soul explores what Scripture says about our darker emotions and points us to ways of honoring God as we faithfully embrace the full range of our emotional life.

    These inspirational reflections byHenri Nouwen succeed in convincing us thatGod’s presence is reliable.

    For those who struggle, he offers rest. For those overcome by pain, he offers hope and healing. To those who carry emotional burdens too large for them to bear, Christ offers his strength.In The Source of My Strength, Dr. Charles Stanley talks honestly about his own journey through emotional pain and points readers toward the wellspring of strength. He shares his own experiences with grief and shows readers how to overcome the pain, understand the burdens, confront memories, and discover the courage and strength to live freely in God's love for them. Written from the heart, The Source of My Strength is one of Dr. Stanley's most personal and triumphant books.

    Wayne Grudem's bestselling Systematic Theology has several distinctive features:A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrineClear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimumA contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church todayA friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellectFrequent application to lifeResources for worship within each chapter Bibliographies in each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies.

    Each story is based on actual happenings from the lives of real people.

    The Twilight of Courage is a retelling of World War II that intertwines the stories of two American journalists' escape from the collapse of Warsaw, with those of an orphaned baby's journey to Jerusalem, a mathematician's attempt to crack Nazi code, and more.

    An important resource for both young and mature Christians, Walking in Victory will help you learn to take Christ at His word and replace the deadly cycle of legalism and sin in your life with his victory and grace.

    Graham helps you find peace, assurance, triumph and even humor in a subject which is important to everyone.

    With sound biblical truth, this book shows how and why sin must be dealt with if you are to live in a way that pleases God. With clairty and insight, John MacArthur provides you with solutions for attaining a personal holiness that can take you from living a life of blame and denial to one of peace and freedom.Praise for The Vanishing Conscience:". . . a wake-up call and an alarm to jolt the sleeping church. Not all will like it, but all should read it. In this day of morality by majority, self-centered ministry, and twilight-zone theology, a clear word like this is long overdue." --Dr. Adrian Rogers, Pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church". . . a clear and prophetic word that we must hear and heed." --Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, President, Moody Bible Institute"With the clarion call of a prophet, MacArthur points us back to something we have forgotten: the value and importance of a clean conscience." --Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor, Harvest Christian Fellowship

    And as His children, God longs for us to pursue a life that is pleasing to Him. But what does this look like? The book of Leviticus provides the answer. Originally written for the ancient Israelites, Leviticus continues to offer timeless principles for living that remain relevant to believers today. This study examines those principles, and explores how we can cultivate holiness in our daily lives.Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Holy has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe shares that personal purity matters a great deal to God. You’ll find a fresh appreciation for the holiness of God, and be challenged to continually grow into the likeness of our Savior.

    It's a word we all love to hear, but do we really know what it means? Without it, our lives are dry and dusty, but when grace comes, it transforms our lives into something rich and beautiful.

    Chuck Missler, a widely recognized Biblical authority, updates his classic study of Christmas for 2007. He explores the background, and myths, surrounding our favorite holiday. What really happened in Bethlehem two thousand years ago? Who were the "Magi?" Why a virgin birth? What does a Christmas Tree have to do with it?Each year at Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.After the New Year, we struggle to remember to add a year as we date our checks, which should remind us that the entire Western World reckons its calendar from the birth of the One who changed the world more than any other before or since.It is disturbing to discover that much of what we have been taught about the Christmas season seems to be more tradition than truth. Santa Claus isn't the only myth or legend that has arisen out of this season.On what "loophole" does the Messianic hope rest? Who were the Maji? And why a "virgin birth?" What does a Christmas Tree have to do with it?This study contains 2 hours of teachings

    This is the cry of God's heart. And it is such a deep desire that He has provided a covenant, a promise, of healing for all who will believe. In this brief, but thorough Bible-based study, Kenneth Copeland proves beyond all doubt that by His stripes You are Healed!

    Part One outlines the essential messages of six major New Testament books--Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, and Revelation. Part Two examines six key New Testament themes--resurrection, rebirth, temptation, hell, heaven, and new life--and considers their significance for the lives of present-day disciples.

    In this passionate call to a deeper walk, Gary Thomas reveals his own spiritual journey and shares the wisdom he has gained from believers of the past. The result is encouraging, challenging, and intimate.

    A simple but powerful book that helps readers develop the faith to see these trials as blessings, rather than curses, ministered by God.

    Scientists now acknowledge that the universe had a beginning. They call the singularity from which it all began the "Big Bang."While the detail among the many variants of these theories remain quite controversial, the fact that there was a definite beginning has gained widespread agreement. This is, of course, what the Bible has maintained throughout its 66 books.

    They have God and his Word as their starting place; and their horizon stretches beyond time to eternity.

    Many people are amazed to discover in Revelation 17 that there is also another mysterious character at the heart of prophecy—a woman who rides the beast.Who is this woman? Tradition says she is connected with the church of Rome. But isn’t such a view outdated? After all, today’s Vatican is eager to join hands with Protestants worldwide. “The Catholic church has changed” is what we hear.Or has it? In A Woman Rides the Beast, prophecy expert Dave Hunt sifts through biblical truth and global events to present a well-defined portrait of the woman and her powerful place in the Antichrist’s future empire. Eight remarkable clues in Revelation 17 and 18 prove the woman’s identity beyond any reasonable doubt.A provocative account of what the Bible tells us is to come.

    Baxter Kruger vividly retells the parable of the prodigal son (including the full text of Luke 15:1-32). His fresh interpretation focuses not on the prodigal son, but on the character of the father as it is revealed through his interaction with his two very different sons. Baxter asks you to consider with which son you most identify--the dutiful elder brother or the wayward younger brother. Then he helps you explore the spiritual implications of that identification. Finally, he shows you how an examination of the father of the two sons highlights important aspects of God's character: rejoicing, compassion and more. You'll come away from this short but profound study with new insight into the ways God the Father is at work in your own life.

    The authors debunk 12 commonly accepted beliefs that cause bondage rather than liberty. They explain how nuggets of truth become cornerstones for error when wrongly understood, and they help build solid scriptural foundations that produce emotional freedom. Now with discussion guide.

    Even at the atomic and sub-atomic level, the slightest variation in any of the primary constants of physics - some as sensitive as one part in over 1,000,000 - cause life to be impossible. Even secular science refers to these appearances of apparent design as the "anthropic principle," since they yield the impression that the universe was designed specifically for man.

    The beauty of the words, however, can easily overshadow and even obscure their meanings. In this elegant book--that makes both a priceless gift and an inspiring traveling companion--Peterson interprets the Psalms in clear and familiar, easy-to-understand English.

    

    Angels want to be involved in every area of your life: in your home, your business, your finances and your family. These supernatural beings of God are just waiting for you to speak God's Word. God designed angels to respond to His Word so ... be cautious what you say, your angels are listening! -Words of doubt and unbelief will bind your angels-Wrong speaking and wrong praying provoke angels-Words of faith loose them to work on your behalf By speaking God's Word, the angels will be loosed to prosper your way and provide divine protection for you as they have in the Bible for Abraham, Daniel, Elisha, and many others. Angels takes you on a fascinating journey of angelic intervention in Bible times and in the lives of the authors, Charles and Annette Capps. The ministry of angels is part of the salvation that God has given and a valid ministry in the earth today. Discover how the supernatural deliverance of angels can start changing your life!

    

    From the small Irish town of Killala to the towering skyscrapers of New York, this series follows two Irish families, the Kavanghs and the Fitzgeralds, whether holding firm to their faith during Ireland's darkest days or trusting God with new lives in America.

    Their marriage develops a 'priceless oneness' as John and Brenda cling to each other as never before, John's ministry grows from a small church of 35 people to a church 1,000 members strong.

    Bill and Sharon Schnoebelen were deeply involved in Satanism, but Jesus Christ set them free. Through their personal experiences, the Schnoebelens learned a great deal about how to be freed from demonic bondages. Since finding Christ as their Saviour, the Schnoebelens have helped many other Christians be liberated from Satan's control. Although these people had often sought freedom for years and had enlisted the help of clergy and friends, they were unable to gain victory in their life. But after putting into practice the Biblical principles the Schnoebelen's suggested, victory was finally achieved. Now, these same Biblical principles have been incorporated into this practical book. You can have victory in your Christian life. You can be victorious over drug abuse, cults, resentment, unforgiveness, depression, anger and more. This book will show you how.

    Financial concerns, marital discord, illness, loneliness, church splits; you name it, Christians have them. That's discouraging, and sometimes we compound these problems by imagining that problems are God's punishment for our past misdeeds. This is especially true if we fail to see god at work in our lives, if we aren't enjoying a rewarding prayer life, or if our relationship with the Lord seems to be a distance. In Problems, God's Presence and Prayer, Michael Wells shows how you can experience the joy of a closer walk with God. Through Bible teaching and real life examples, he shows how our loving Father uses problems to draw us nearer to Him in faith, not to push us away from Him in rejection. We will discover that we often prolong a trial because we trust in our own methods of coping - arguing, depression, hard work, or anger, for example - instead of surrendering total control of the situation to God.

    Publisher: Arrow Publications Date of Publication: 1991 Binding: soft back Edition: Condition: Good Description: 0962904961

    A perfect gift for every occasion.

    Her home life was school-- and the welcoming shade of a willow tree, under which she would lie and dream of another life in another family, and pray to the God she did not know yet.

    Sound familiar? While this list hits close to home, these issues are found in the book of Judges. And it’s during times like these where God is searching for those who are ready, willing, and available to confront the enemy.Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Available has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe shares that God’s kingdom advances through those who are available to Him. Based on the book of Judges, this study encourages us to stand for what’s right, and step into what God is doing in our world.

    Jakes guides mothers and fathers through the challenges and rewards of being a parent-along the way illustrating how every family can achieve a stronger relationship with God. Filled with Bishop Jakes's wisdom on such important topics as self-control, patience, tough love, respect, and forgiveness, this is an essential tool for navigating the emotional and complex path of parenthood in today's ever-changing world.

    Each volume in the affordable Nelson's Quick Reference(tm) Series stands alone or can be a solid foundation for an easy-to-use Bible reference library.Within this time-saving and convenient Bible commentary, acclaimed Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe takes you through each book of the Bible, chapter by chapter, and makes it easy to...

    This study booklet consists of selected chapters from Francis Frangipane's book "The Three Battlegrounds."

    God has a plan for all aspects of your life, including your finances. Derek Prince reveals how to handle your money according to biblical principles and how to know the real blessing of God upon your life.

    Discipline is one of those things that looks great on paper. The idea of making progress-especially in the area of your relationship with God-is highly motivating. The tr

    These are selected chapters from the "Three Battlegrounds" book which will give the reader a focused study guide on the gift of spiritual discernment.

    The Holy Spirit is not an "it" that supplied a grand entrance for the early church. He's a person of the Godhead who want to help you grow in a fulfilling, exciting partnership with Himself. In The Dynamic Duo you'll discover: • Your role as a partner with the Holy Spirit • His guidance for your life • The ten responsibilities of the Holy Spirit • His personality and desires The Holy Spirit passionately yearns to fulfill His responsibility to the Father to help, teach, guide and empower you!

    Contains Union Belle, Final Adversary, Crossed Sabres, Valiant Gunman, and Gallant Outlaw.

    In The Life God Blesses, author and pastor Gordon MacDonald asks the question, are we prepared to weather the storms of life? In this book, MacDonald steers us toward the disciplines, convictions, silence, beauty, and spirit that feed and prepare the soul to recognize and recieve God's blessing.MacDonald reaches into the Bible and into the experiences of godly men and women of history to discover what can be done to lead a blessed life, then leads you through the steps that are necessary to develop a mature soul.

    And God doesn't break a promise. The same healing power you read about in the Bible is still around today. But where can you find that power? You'll find it in God's Word. And now, you'll find the scriptures related to healing conveniently gathered into one book...Healing Promises. This hands-on healing manual is presented in a way to give you practical application of God's healing Word in your life. And, to help give you deep insights into healing, Healing Promises offers four translations of each scripture including: * King James Version * The Amplified Bible * James Moffatt Translation * New English Bible God's Word is full of healing promises...and Healing Promises is full of God's Word.

    The main architect of this astonishing idea is one of the world's most eminent thinkers- physicist David Bohm, a protege of Einstein's. Earlier, he noticed that, in plasmas, particles stopped behaving like individuals and started behaving as if they were part of a larger and inter connected whole. He continued his work in the behavior of oceans of these particles, noting their behaving as if they know what each on the untold trillions of individual particles were doing.

    Various messages on the inward communion of the Holy Spirit, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the discpline of the Holy Spirit.

    In School of the Spirit you'll learn seven biblical ways the Holy Spirit leads His people as well as how to stay free from unbiblical forms of guidance.

    Learn how to be sensitive to the heavenly Father and to the needs of others by developing Sensitivity of Heart.

    John Myers has collected eyewitness accounts of men and women who have experienced the hereafter and who reveal the true nature of the greatest mystery facing humankind. Far more than a collection of positive evidence, to many this book will mean the dawning of hope that can defy the grip of materialism in our world today.

    Using the powerful image of a 5-foot cross bolted in front of the platform of a small Conneticut church, Fischer explores the centrality of the cross to a Christian's faith for all time, as well as the tragedy of the cross's apparent abscence in contemporary Christianity.

    So, if you know of Christ, ponder His final days. But where does one begin such a difficult -- yet critically eternal -- journey? With Max Lucado! In this audio release of one of his most insightful and moving books ever, Lucado leads listeners from Friday's defeat to Sunday's victory. Like never before, believers and seekers alike will see Christ's passion, sense His power, and hear His promise. They'll ponder anew how His final journey was just the beginning of a whole new life and whole new plan -- the living example of what really matters for their own lives today and eternally.

    Bob shares with his readers how to gain in the midst of apparent loss. This gripping book is a must for all who are currently suffering, and should read for those whose time of trial is just around the corner." Dr. Judson Cornwall, author & international teacher. This is an intense book that calls the reader back to the centrality of a moment-by-moment walk with Jesus. If tough times have hit you spiritually, or if you have asked God to lift you to a higher spiritual plane, this book is for you. Through gentle instruction, urgent warning and heartwarming insight, Bob will rekindle your passion for Jesus.

    

    Discover your roots - who you are - your real value. Get on top and learn to really live. These good seeds of the good life have produced for us a constant harvest of happiness, health, rewarding service to others, fantastic achievement, a life of exciting love in marriage, family contentment, harmony, and abundance.The lessons in this book will be a treasure house for you as they have been for multitudes of others in over seventy nations of the world.You will discover new courage and robust health.You will begin to prosper financially.You'll make new friends and people will esteem you.You'll become a positive thinker and learn to get things done.Your loved ones will benefit from your new lifestyle.Pressure and tension will give way to pleasure and fulfillment.The abundance which God created all around you is proof that He wills The Good

    MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue him by making Christ their focus each day, in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It's when you make him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul, and strength that God is glorified.

    Hurried footsteps echo across an empty city street. Fifteen-year-old Joey Dugan runs faster than he's ever run before. A deadly secret hides in his coat pocket.So begins a breathtaking adventure that reaches from the mean streets and steel canyons of New York City to the towering granite mountains of Montana. Set against a backdrop of cold, uncaring city life and the peaceful, nature-spiced surroundings of the vast Gallatin National Forest, a family searches for answers to heartbreaking questions. Together they find new strengths waiting deep within themselves.Take the long journey to Shadow Creek Ranch. Discover new meaning for your own life as you join Debbie, Wendy, Grandpa, and all the rest. Watch God's creatures live and play among magnificent mountains and deep, green valleys. Sleep under the stars. Listen to the mysterious sounds of nature. Hurry! Make your reservation at Shadow Creek Ranch now!

    Shows how the Sixties counterculture changed America and its view of Christianity forever, and explores various ways for believers to influence our world today.

    What happened when the weather turned nasty?

    Through deeply personal reflections on Christian spirituality, he suggests that the answer lies in a pattern of conversion from hostility to hospitality, from illusion to prayer, and from loneliness to solitude.There is a need, to confront weakness, not bypass it, if one hopes to experience conversion and life in the spirit of Jesus.

    

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    As members of the human race we exist in a slave market of sin, helpless to redeem ourselves. We enter the world with a sin nature, separated from God and powerless to establish a relationship with Him. We have no way to emancipate ourselves from the captivity of our inherited depravity. However, the gracious plan of God for mankind calls for a savior, a redeemer—the Lord Jesus Christ—to purchase our freedom from the slave market. Christ is the only Person qualified to make such a purchase. The only requirement for eternal release from the slave market of sin is faith alone in Christ alone.This title is also available:On the MP3 CD special Spiritual Logistics II

    A powerful proof of God's overwhelming love.

    You may be a waking encyclopedia about computers, but know basically nothing about what's under the hood of your car. Someone else may be an expert on airplanes who know zilch about brain surgery. What a great help it is when someone begins explaining somethin we know nothing about with, "A computer (a carburetor...a jet...the human brain) is like..." Relating the unkown to the know is the genius of a parable. When Jesus had to get across abstract concepts like faith and love and the kingdom of heaven, that's exactly what He did. "The kingdom of heaven is like..."He would say, and another parapble was on its way. People couldn't get enough of them. Because they bring heaven a little closer to earth, people still love parables today, as Pastor Morris Venden has discovered wherever he's preached. Those who have heard the modern parables he shares in his sermons are constantly asking him for copies, which he has now gathered into this book. The parables inside? Well, they're like...then again, why not just read them yourself?

    John Maximovitch, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, compiled by the Russian Orthodox Church Aboard, including photographs, selected sermons, a biographical timeline, and a glossary.

    These same elements are vital for every new Christian as well. This workbook will help those new to the Christian faith find these basics for survival.Getting a Grip on the Basics is a powerful study tool designed to help Christians find and experience the love of God, receive spirtual nourishment, and rest in the protective care of the Lord and His Word. Getting a Grip on the Basics will help ground new Christians in the fundamentals found in the Word of God and renew mature Christians in the basics of their faith.Here's what you'll discover:How to become a Christian How to be sure you are a Christian How to develop your relationship with God How to develop your prayer life How to hear from God How to obey God How to experience God's love and forgiveness How to be filled with the Holy Spirit How to be sure you are filled with the Holy Spirit How to grow and develop your faith How to experience the abundant life How to be an overcomer How to serve God

    

    Scott Hahn (formerly a Protestant minister but now professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville) carefully examines the most commonly-held objections to the Catholic Faith. Dr. Hahn explains how controversy over such issues as authority of the Pope, the doctrine of Purgatory, devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Saints, and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, usually arises from private interpretation of Scripture on the part of non-Catholics. Dr. Hahn provides key Scriptural passages, as well as relevant principles of Church teaching, in support of Catholic doctrine. A powerful presentation and an invaluable tool for sharing the truth of the Catholic Faith!

    These are the paths to a dynamic spiritual life.

    This book powerfully demonstrates how each of the four gospels divinely complement each other, and helps readers encounter the greatest story ever told, as never before.

    How can you tell the true from the false? How do you know whether a particular ministry is of God, or not? The answer: By the infallible Word of God! The term "apostle" is one which has been identified within the New Testament church since its beginning. It is also an office which has been denied, abused, overstated and understated by those who are biblically uninformed today. Herein, the author provides fifty clear distinctions of apostolic ministry as revealed in God's Word. These characteristics will equip you to understand this significant ground-breaking ministry - set in the church by God, Himself. Not only will you learn how to detect the true from the false, but you will receive the spiritual liberty to fully honor and appreciate yet another of God's gifts to His bride - the Church - that is, the Apostle! About the Author: John Eckhardt is called to impart and activate the gifts of the Spirit in order to raise up strong ministries in the Body of Christ.

    Robert Mulholland, Jr., Provost Asbury Theological Seminary"What a delight to read. Often challenged, but never threatened by the little monk and his cat, Purr, I found reading this book an extraordinary pleasure". -- Jim Walton, Wycliffe Bible Translators InternationalIn this extended fable for adults, alittle monk is sent on a journey to a mythical land to learn the secrets of prayer.

    She could not know then the intricacies of the path that would lead to the fulfillment of the promise. After 20 years of ministry in India, the Jacobers unexpectedly returned to America. But once more there was a specific promise from the Lord, a promise that would be realized in a most delightful way—but only after a 10-year detour to the Arabs and Bedouins of Israel. This is a story of sacrificial ministry combined with a perspective on the Arab/Israeli conflict that won't be found on CNN.

    But when their hired guide drives off with their rented Jeep, supplies, and money, the three women are left stranded in the Texas desert. Their fate will ultimately be determined by the quiet stranger called "Padre".

    A detailed description of God's actions to form Christians in Christ's image through Word and Sacraments.

    A treasure book for keeping or giving!A beautiful book that inspires, educates, motivates and encourageA Rainbow of Hops 12 thematic chapters are designer pages of 777 quotes and scripture verses, amusing and inspirational, as well as beautiful color illustrations. "Gold Star Gallery" Award Winner. Hardbound and gift-boxed.

    

    And most of them think it could never happen to them. But because they don't recognize the subtle danger signs, they can suddenly find themselves in a dangerous relationship--with devastating consequences. In this startling book, the author gives a clear look at the paths to sexual immorality using real-life accounts of Christians.

    Spurgeon presents the work, power, presence, and glory of the Spirit in thesemessages and challenges unbelievers, Christians, and especially the church asa body.

    

    

    10 Things Parents Must Teach Their Children (And Learn for Themselves)

    An intimate and deeply spiritual recounting of moments spent with the Master--working in the yard, hiking in the mountains, or simply surveying some magnificent expanse of land and sky.

    It retains all the essential information and insights of the original twelve-volume set, but without unnecessary technical details.

    Augustine, Martin Luther, and John Wesley all pointed to a reading of Romans as the beginning of their spiritual renewal. Indeed, of all Paul's letters, this one, sent to the citizens of the most powerful empire of ancient days, is the most compact, sophisticated, and all-encompassing in its summary of the Christian faith. It is the apostle's divinely inspired admonition that Christ held the answers to all of life's crucial questions.With its dynamic new paraphrase of Romans and the inspiring thoughts and prayers that accompany each passage, A Passion for God translates the truths of this epistle into personal worship. Through this book you will clearly come to see how a thoughtful reading of the biblical message, when applied to your devotional life, can blossom into a living affection for your Creator.As Christians, we need to be empowered by the gospel above all. If you hunger to be rekindled by the holy flames of revival, A Passion for God can created such a fire in your life and ministry."A Passion for God certainly exudes its purpose in stimulating personal worship. It achieves a unique and thoughtful blend of doctrine and devotion which should prove both helpful and encouraging to the diligent believer." --John F. MacArthur, Jr., pastor and teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA"This thoughtful paraphrase of Romans, coupled to appropriate heart-felt prayers of response and suitable quotations from Christian leaders of the past, is a fresh, helpful and stimulating approach to the greatest of Paul's letters. A Passion for God is a book not to be rushed through, but to be read carefully and with prayer. Your own prayers of praise and a fuller measure of devotion to God will be an inevitable response." --Dr. James Montgomery Boice, minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA"Too often, study of the Letter of Romans is focused exclusively on academic and theological issues that are not brought home to Christian life and devotion. By bringing together a marvelous selection of comments and prayers, Dr. Ortlund forces us to view the Letter to the Romans with the kind of devotional application that our reading of Scripture should always have. The prayers and devotional readings are reflective of accurate exegesis of the text." --Doug Moo, chairman, New Testament Department, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"Read this book slowly. It is warm with one man's affair with God, and if you read it too fast, you will speed past the Temple and never see it. Above all, thank the Father that here and there, in a world over-concerned with popular Christianity, comes a man who cares more for Christ than Christianity. Read this book and, as you read, you will again see the glorious Christ high and lifted up." --Calvin Miller, author