Best of
Christian

1997

The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV


John F. MacArthur Jr. - 1997
    This highly accessible study Bible is also recommended for new Christians as well as those interested in building a solid foundation of faith and biblical understanding. The MacArthur Student Bible (NKJV) challenges and motivates young readers to be students of the Word.

The Power of a Praying Woman


Stormie Omartian - 1997
    He loves it when you come to Him for the things you need and ask Him to help you become the woman you have always longed to be.The Power of a Praying? Woman is just for you. You'll find personal illustrations, carefully selected Scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to help you trust God with deep longings, not just pressing needs cover every area of life with prayer maintain a right heart before God. Each chapter concludes with a prayer you can follow or use as a model for your own prayers. Women of all ages will find hope and purpose for their lives with The Power of a Praying? Woman.

The Message Remix (Bible in Contemporary Language)


Eugene H. Peterson - 1997
    Peterson. It features expanded introductions to each book of the Bible that explain the purpose of the book, who wrote it, and for whom it was written. The introductions help set the stage for the book and help you understand each book's unique message. A reading Bible in contemporary language, The Message//REMIX also has a unique verse-numbering system, charts and maps, and a topical guide for students. Trim size: 5 3/16 x 7 1/8

God's Generals: Why They Succeeded and Why Some Fail


Roberts Liardon - 1997
    Roberts Liardon faithfully chronicles their lives along with their teachings, their spiritual discoveries, and many revealing photos. William J. Seymour, Aimee Semple McPherson, Smith Wigglesworth, and Kathryn Kuhlman are just a few of the charismatic faith leaders you'll meet in this book. Get ready to see how God worked in the lives of these generals!

The Fear of the Lord: Discover the Key to Intimately Knowing God


John Bevere - 1997
    He challenges us to reverence God anew in our worship and daily lives. He shows how the fear of the Lord is the key to knowing God as He yearns to be known.

Because of the Rain


Deborah Raney - 1997
     Anna Marquette has everything to live for. Her daughters are in college and, with the support of Paul, her loving husband, she is pursuing her dream of a career in counseling. Then one night, while on a trip to Orlando, the unimaginable happens. She takes a “short cut” to an evening out with Paul and is brutally assaulted. When Anna suspects the attack has left her pregnant, her faith is put to the test. As Anna and her family confront the heart-wrenching decisions that lie ahead, Anna gradually comes to realize that God has a plan for her and that she must trust Him. But will her family accept the choice she makes? Will her husband’s love for her prevail? And will her marriage survive this ultimate test? “Because of the Rain” is a powerful story that will keep you on the edge of your chair waiting to find out what happens next. This novel was originally titled “In the Still of Night.” The text has been expanded and updated from the original edition.

Experiencing God Day-By-Day: The Devotional and Journal


Henry T. Blackaby - 1997
    There is a page for each day of the year with a Bible verse, a short devotional reading, and a space for your own thoughts and reflections. Its interactive format invites you to trace your journey toward a closer relationship with God. The readings are filled with truths gleaned from the Blackabys' writing and ministry, and written with characteristic grace and spiritual insight.Knowing God's will requires discipline and perseverance. There are no shortcuts. Experiencing God Day-By-Day is a unique and valuable guide for helping you achieve results in your spiritual quest day by day.

Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens (Resources for Changing Lives)


Paul David Tripp - 1997
    Gain assurance of God's provision for parenting success and discover ways to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with your teens.

What Is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics


R.C. Sproul - 1997
    Recognizing only key terms relating to predestination or the five points, many Christians want a better explanation of the concepts and beliefs that make up a Reformed perspective. What is Reformed Theology? is an introduction to a doctrine that has eluded so many evangelical Christians. And who better to teach about Reformed theology than R. C. Sproul? In thoroughly expounding the foundational doctrines and five points, Sproul asserts the reality of God's amazing grace. For anyone wanting to know more about Reformed theology, this candid book offers a coherent and complete introduction to an established belief.

A Woman After God's Own Heart


Elizabeth George - 1997
    This very popular selection for personal and group study is filled with rich advice, spiritual wisdom, and practical applications. With passion and personality, Elizabeth George shares how a woman can follow God and seek His heart in every area of her life her husband her children her home her walk with the Lord her ministryThere is peace and purpose for the woman who prepares her heart and mind to embrace Gods plan every day. This new look will complement the other bestselling Elizabeth George titles loved by millions of women.

The Atonement Child


Francine Rivers - 1997
    In one terrifying moment, Dynah Carey's perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her doting family torn apart. Her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life—to embrace or to end the untimely life within her.

To Live Is Christ


Beth Moore - 1997
     Proclaiming his faith as a benchmark in New Testament Scripture, Beth writes, "I have accepted many of Paul’s words as a personal challenge. ‘I want to know Christ’ has become my plea. ‘To live is Christ and to die is gain’ has become my hope. And to borrow his words once more, ‘Not that I have already obtained all this . . . but I press on.’" Paul’s undying passion for Christ continues to inspire and challenge those with a deep spiritual hunger for the things of God. Readers will be greatly refreshed by the obvious mercy of God that causes those who have failed him to repent and serve him wholeheartedly and effectively.

Smith Wigglesworth Devotional


Smith Wigglesworth - 1997
    Sight was restored to the blind, hearing to the deaf, health to the diseased, and mental wholeness to the insane. Some dead were even brought back to life. Your faith will expand as you read Wigglesworth’s challenging insights into faith-filled living. Like Wigglesworth, you will find that you can…Dare to do exploits for GodQuench your spiritual thirstConquer fears that have defeated youReceive the Master’s healing touchTake authority over SatanBe an effective soul winnerFind God’s power for daily living As you daily explore these truths from the Apostle of Faith, you will connect with God’s glorious power, cast out doubt, build up your faith, and see impossibilities turn into realities. Your prayer life will be transformed as you experience the joy of seeing powerful results when you minister to others.

When God Weeps Kit: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty


Joni Eareckson Tada - 1997
    It's one thing to break a leg and wait for it to heal. It's another to experience the kind of wrenching pain that can disable our hearts, our minds, our attitudes, and our faith. If God is there and he's good, how can such suffering exist--and what purpose can it possibly serve?After almost forty years in a wheelchair, Joni Eareckson Tada's intimate experience with suffering gives her a special understanding of God's intentions for people in their pain. In this ZondervanGroupware(TM), she and lifelong friend Steven Estes guide you and your group beyond glib answers. Through six powerful group sessions that include video clips and penetrating discussions, they share glimpses into Joni's personal journey as well as the struggles--and triumphs--of others: children with disabilities, a woman who lost two sons and her marriage, a friend with a debilitating disease. When God Weeps will help your group discover a God who is big enough to understand suffering, wise enough to allow it, and powerful enough to use it for a greater good than any of us can ever imagine.When God Weeps sessions: 1. A Good God in a Suffering World2. What Can Suffering Accomplish in Our Lives?3. How We Respond to Suffering Matters4. Jesus Gives Us Hope5. Finding Contentment6.A Look Toward Heaven

The Blessings of Brokenness: Why God Allows Us to Go Through Hard Times


Charles F. Stanley - 1997
    And maybe you can't. But God can -- and the good news is, he wants to reassemble the shards of your life into a wholeness that only the broken can know.

Plead Your Case


Kenneth E. Hagin - 1997
    Joining forces with God the Father through prayer and carrying out His will upon the earth is the covenant right of every New Testament believer!

Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship


Kenneth D. Boa - 1997
    Dr. Kenneth Boa's personalized adaptations of Scripture turn Bible passages into prayers that bring you face to face and heart to heart with God.Face to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship offers daily prayers focused on:AdorationConfessionRenewalPetitionIntercessionAffirmationThanksgivingClosing prayersFace to Face: Praying the Scriptures for Intimate Worship is perfect for those who desire more personal prayers of intimacy and adoration that allow readers to express their hearts more fully to God. Bring richness to your devotional times by connecting Bible reading with personal prayer, and learn to approach both in a new way. Get ready to rediscover the Bible as your most treasured prayer book--guiding you into prayers that are alive, faith-filled, and powerful because they're grounded in God's Word.

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Heart of His People


Jim Cymbala - 1997
    The Brooklyn Tabernacle pastor discusses how he built up a broken-down church to a membership of six thousand.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church


Mark Dever - 1997
    This new expanded edition of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is not an instruction manual for church growth. It is a pastor's recommendation of how to assess the health of your church using nine crucial qualities that are neglected by many of today's churches.Whether you're a church leader or an involved member of your congregation, you can help cultivate these elements in your church, bringing it new life and health for God's glory.

Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians


Eugene H. Peterson - 1997
    Peterson’s vibrant, insightful, and heartfelt exploration of one of the Bible’s most controversial figures: King David. Peterson beautifully elucidates the Old Testament’s rich depictions of David's failures and victories, recapturing their excitement and immediacy to reveal David himself as a crucially human example of how we relate to God. A vision brought to life by one of the world’s most respected and influential theologians, the author of The Pastor, The Jesus Way, Practice Resurrection, and The Message—a bestselling contemporary translation of the Bible—Leap Over a Wall is a unique opportunity to reconnect with David, a man simultaneously admirable, soulful, and dark, and one of the most complex and vital characters of the greatest story ever written.

Smith Wigglesworth: The Complete Collection of His Life Teachings


Roberts Liardon - 1997
    No library can be complete without this classic, timeless treasure.

Adam: God's Beloved


Henri J.M. Nouwen - 1997
    He discovered that by reflecting on the story of this young man, he had found a way to describe his own understanding of the Gospel message. In "Adam," a book completed only weeks before his own death, Nouwen has left a fitting reflection of his own essential message and legacy.

The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman


Nancy Wilson - 1997
    What power would God unleash through godly men who were respected in their homes? Wives, instead of focusing on your husband's problems and shortcomings, look at what you are supposed to be doing yourself. In the Song of Solomon we read, Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons. So what is your perspective when you look at your husband? Is it biblical or does it stem from all those modern lies which surround us?

Love Your God with All Your Mind


J.P. Moreland - 1997
    P. Moreland presents a logical case for the role of the mind in spiritual transformation, challenging us to develop a Christian mind and to use our intellect to further God's kingdom through - evangelism- apologetics- worship- vocation Love Your God with All Your Mind explores theology, doctrine, and spiritual growth.

Grieving: Your Path Back to Peace


James R. White - 1997
    Showing how grief doesn't happen in neat orderly stages, it explains how to work through painful emotions and questions and find God's peace and healing. Here is an updated look for a steady seller.

Breaking of the Outer Man and Release of the Spirit


Watchman Nee - 1997
    The greatest hindrances to the experience of the growth in life are not outward circumstances and environmental hardships; rather, they are a mind in need of renewing, a will in need of submission to God, and an emotion in need of stability. In The Breaking of the Outer Man and the Release of the Spirit Watchman Nee provides a clear picture of the need for the breaking of the outer man so that the life of Christ in our spirit can flow out as rivers of living water to refresh and build up the people of God. In a new and revised translation of this spiritual classic, Watchman Nee provides crucial insight into the biblical revelation of the necessity of the dividing of our soul from our spirit.

Arabian Winds


Linda Lee Chaikin - 1997
    As World War I breaks upon the deserts of Arabia in 1914, Allison Wescott, a young nurse, arrives in British Cairo, torn between her love for a handsome officer and her feelings for a minister working in Oswald Chambers's Zeitoun camp.

Living in the Balance of Grace and Faith: Combining Two Powerful Forces to Receive from God


Andrew Wommack - 1997
    Wommack reveals that God's power is not released from only grace or only faith. God's blessings come through a balance of both grace and faith.

The Great House of God


Max Lucado - 1997
    He has no interest in being a Sunday bungalow or even a summer cottage. He wants to be your mailing address, your point of reference, your home ... always. He wants you to live in the Great House of God.Using the Lord's Prayer as a floor plan, Max Lucado takes you on a tour of the home God intended for you. Warm your heart by the fire in the living room. Nourish your spirit in the kitchen. Seek fellowship in the family room. Step into the hallway and find forgiveness.It's the perfect home for you. After all, it was created with you in mind. There's only one home built just for your heart. No house more complete, no structure more solid:The roof never leaks. The walls never crack. The foundation never trembles.In God's house, you're home. So come into the house built just for you. Your Father is waiting.

Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks


D.C. Talk - 1997
    It is a book for teenagers about martyrdom, containing dozens of profiles of figures ranging from Stephen, whose martyrdom is described in the Book of Acts, to "Anila and Perveen," two teenage Pakistani girls and Christian believers. In 1997, Perveen was killed for running away in order to avoid marrying a Muslim man; Anila was imprisoned for helping her friend escape. In an introduction to the book, Michael Tait explains its purpose: "In a world built on free will instead of God's will, we must be the Freaks. While we may not be called to martyr our lives, we must martyr our way of life. We must put our selfish ways to death and march to a different beat. Then the world will see Jesus." The book's design is hip and easy to read, and its summary of Christian persecutions that continue today is useful--and frightening.

Be Authentic (Genesis 25-50): Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World


Warren W. Wiersbe - 1997
    It takes faith to be yourself and resist the forces that want to make you conform to the thoughtless crowd around us. In this study of Genesis 25-50, you will meet three unique men (and some unusual women) who dared to be authentic:• Isaac, whose quiet life made a difference in history.• Jacob, who had his ups and downs but ended up a prince.• Joseph, who suffered unjustly but was given a throne.These familiar Bible characters and their stories take on new meaning as you see God making them into authentic people who accomplish Hs will in this world. They will teach you:• How to live with people who make your life miserable • Why families fall apart • How to make new beginnings when you've failed • What to do when your dreams become nightmares • How to enrich the next generation with your faith

NIV Mom's Devotional Bible


Anonymous - 1997
    Packed with practical inspiration, it is an incredible tool to help moms find hope and daily encouragement.' Sherry Surratt -- CEO and President, MOPS InternationalMom, you don't have to go it alone! The NIV Mom's Devotional Bible helps you to be the very best mom you can be by relating the Bible to your everyday life as a mom---whether you're a new or experienced mom! A trusted source of wisdom to help you as you learn how to be the type of mom God wants you to be, this Bible provides a year of weekday and weekend devotions. These daily readings are full of good advice and encouragement from Elisa Morgan, President Emerita of Mothers of Preschoolers, International (MOPS). Her inspiring insights help you understand and delight in your vital role of raising children and remind you to keep your head high when dealing with the stress of parenthood. You'll also find resources that show you where to turn for help with the special challenges you face and that offer insight into your role as a mother by linking your real-life encounters as a mom with biblical dilemmas. Whether you have 5 minutes to read or 15, the devotions in this Bible will touch your heart.Features:* A year's worth of daily devotions, M-F, mostly written by Elisa Morgan, President Emerita of Mothers of Preschoolers International (MOPS). Some devotions also written by other authors, including: Stormie Omartian, Tracey Bianchi, Shauna Niequist, Ann Voskamp, Lysa TerKeurst, Shayne Moore, Jennifer Grant, Linda Dillow, Margaret Feinberg, Karol Ladd, Anita Lustrea, Sheila Walsh, Angela Thomas, and Carolyn Custis James.* 5 devotions written for you by everyday, real-life moms facing the same struggles you do.* Weekend 'Momday' devotions cycle through four special interest areas for moms:1) Better Moms Make a Better World reveals five essential ingredients for improving yourself as a mother, which has tremendous implications for your family and your world;2) Train Up a Child helps you teach your children about God and how he can be reflected in their lives;3) A Time to Play gives some good reasons why play is important, even on the busiest days, and it offers some creative ideas for having fun;4) Get Growing encourages you, as a mom and as a woman, to expand your mind and spirit as you journey through motherhood.* Index of topics important to mothers* Resource list offers timely, practical help for moms* Promises and Prayers for Mom

The Authority of the Believer


John A. MacMillan - 1997
    MacMillan (1873-1956) is considered the originator of the modern doctrine concerning the authority that a Christian believer has in Christ. This teaching has been used much by many churches, but is best known in the Pentecostal circles. It may be surprising that MacMillan was himself a Presbyterian, though he was heavily influenced by the likes of A. B. Simpson, Evan Roberts, and Jessie Penn-Lewis. This teaching is sound, solid, and relevant for today! If ever we as the church needed to understand who we are in Christ, that time is now. This book is composed of articles published in The Alliance Weekly, which came in two series: the first being The Authority of the Believer, and the second The Authority of the Intercessor. From the foreword: The rapidly approaching end of the age is witnessing a tremendous increase in the activity of the powers of darkness. Unrest among the nations, more intense than at any previous time in earth's history, is due largely to the stirring up of the ambitions and passions of men, while the spread of an almost wholly secularized education is quietly doing away with the scriptural standards which formerly exerted a restraining influence among the so-called Christian peoples. Our wealth and social culture have not made us thankful to the Giver of all good, but have centered us upon the material things of the world, and have produced a self-sufficiency that quite ignores our dependence upon the Creator of all. Godlessness, which we have condemned so strongly in the Soviet Union, is almost equally as pronounced, though less blatant, in our own land. These conditions are reacting strongly upon the great ministry of the Church of Christ, the giving of the gospel to the heathen world. War has closed many doors in foreign lands, and at the same time has cut off financial contributions in not a few countries which formerly took an active interest in missions. More serious still is the attitude of large sections of the church towards the state of the heathen. No longer are these concerned about the lost souls which wander in darkness; their thought is centered on raising their social status and meeting their intellectual and physical needs. They seek, in their own jargon, to "build a better world," but the world they envision is one without a Savior. Christ, in their view, has degenerated into a Superman, an example which in their own feeble strength they seek to follow. To meet the situation, the Church of Christ needs a new conception of prayer. The urgent call is for men and women, wholly yielded to the Lord, whose eyes have been enlightened to see the ministry in the heavenlies to which they have been called. Such believers, whether as intercessors, or as workers at home, or missionaries on the foreign fields, may in union with the great Head of the Body, exercise an authority to which the powers of the air must give place wherever challenged. The Table of Contents are as follows: Chapter One: The Authority of the Believer Chapter Two: The Divine Purpose Of The Ages Chapter Three: The Qualifications For Authority Chapter Four: The Practical Exercise of Authority Chapter Five: The Authority of the Intercessor Chapter Six: The Victory of the Believer's Countenance Chapter Seven: Victory Over Spiritual Conflict For more of the best Christian books ever written, visit our website at JawboneDigital.com

Me and My Big Mouth Study Guide


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    Here is a personalized "Heads Up!" from Joyce Meyer with a tongue-transforming question-and-answer workbook that will challenge the readers to ask themselves if their mouth is saved!Tagging on her bestselling book, "Me and My Big Mouth!", Joyce gives the readers a light-hearted ultimatum -- "complain and remain, praise and be raised".The fill-in-the-blank format filled with Scripture references and the answer key in back will ignite renewal in the readers' minds and empower them to "master their mouths".

When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man


Edward T. Welch - 1997
    Instead of a biblically guided fear of the Lord, we fear others. Of course, the “fear of man” goes by other names. When we are in our teens, it is called “peer pressure.” When we are older, it is called “people-pleasing.” Recently, it has been called “codependency.” With these labels in mind, we can spot the fear of man everywhere. Diagnosis is fairly straightforward. - Have you ever struggled with peer pressure? “Peer pressure” is simply a euphemism for the fear of man. - Are you over-committed? Do you find that it is hard to say no even when wisdom indicates that you should? Are you are a “people-pleaser,” another euphemism for the fear of man ? - Do you “need” something from your spouse? Do you “need” your spouse to listen to you? Respect you? Think carefully here. Certainly God is pleased when there is good communication and a mutual honor between spouses. But for many people, the desire for these things has roots in something that is far from God’s design for his image-bearers. Unless you understand the biblical parameters of marital commitment, your spouse will become the one you fear. Your spouse will control you. Your spouse will quietly take the place of God in your life. - Is self-esteem a critical concern for you? This, at least in the United States, is the most popular way that the fear of other people is expressed. If self-esteem is a recurring theme for you, chances are that your life revolves around what others think. You reverence or fear their opinions. You need them to buttress your sense of well-being and identity. You need them to fill you up. - Do you ever feel as if you might be exposed as an impostor? Many business executives and apparently successful people do. The sense of being exposed is an expression of the fear of man. It means that the opinions of other people — especially their possible opinion that you are a failure — are able to control you. - Are you always second-guessing decisions because of what other people might think? Are you afraid of making mistakes that will make you look bad in other people’s eyes? - Do you feel empty or meaningless? Do you experience “love hunger”? Here again, if you need others to fill you, you are controlled by them. - Do you get easily embarrassed? If so, people and their perceived opinions probably define you. Or, to use biblical language, you exalt the opinions of others to the point where you are ruled by them. THE problem is clear: People are too big in our lives and God is too small. The answer is straightforward: We must learn to know that our God is more loving and more powerful than we ever imagined. Yet this task is not easy. Even if we worked at the most spectacular of national parks, or the bush in our backyard started burning without being consumed, or Jesus appeared and wrestled a few rounds with us, we would not be guaranteed a persistent reverence of God. Too often our mountain-top experiences are quickly overtaken by the clamor of the world, and God once again is diminished in our minds. The goal is to establish a daily tradition of growing in the knowledge of God.

Prayer, the Great Adventure


David Jeremiah - 1997
    David Jeremiah addresses the challenges to prayer that we all face and the answers to prayer we often miss. He gently encourages us to take the first steps toward fostering a rewarding relationship with God. Drawing from his insightful prayer journals, Dr. Jeremiah shares his personal experiences - both blessings and struggles - teaching us how to embark on the most satisfying of trips, the great adventure of prayer.

Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    All emotions, from love and joy, to anger and fear, have an important part to play in understanding ourselves and others. They help us discover the wonders of this life as well as warn us when we are in danger. But this diversity of feelings is meant to complement our live, not determine it!In this life-transforming book, Joyce Meyer reveals powerful truths from God's Word that will help you learn to manage all of your emotions in the right direction. Through hilarious illustrations and real-life applications, Joyce delivers the keys to keeping your emotions in the proper place while allowing the Spirit of God to lead and direct you.Dynamic scriptural insights are included on topics such as: How not to be led by feelingsCo-dependencyForgivenessMood swingsHealing for damages emotionsDepressionAnd much more!Don't allow your feelings to determine your destiny! Instead, "manage your emotions" to complement and enhance your attitude for a joyful, victorious life!

Spiritual Gifts: Practical Teaching and Inspirational Accounts of God's Supernatural Gifts to His Church


David K. Bernard - 1997
    God intends for them to operate within every local body of believers. Also available in Spanish

In Step with God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your Life


Charles F. Stanley - 1997
    Most people know a little something about Him, but their knowledge of who He is and how He works stops just past the point of an initial introduction.Why is it so important to know the One who knows all about you? The answer is simple: when you come to a point where you understand His ways, your life takes on new meaning. You stop looking at old problems and feeling defeat, fear, and anxiety. Suddenly, you realize that the Person who gave you life and breath is also the One who has set an amazing course for your life to follow."In Step with God" offers steps that lead not only to a deeply personal relationship with Jesus Christ but also provides the insight you need to live each day. In a simple, clear way Dr. Charles Stanley, one of America's most loved and trusted pastors, encourages and challenges you to approach life and its decisions--both big and small--by first knowing and considering God's character. Inside you will learn how to▪gain greater intimacy with God▪understand how He uses trials to build you up▪learn the signs of God's goodness in day-to-day life▪cling more firmly to His love and forgiveness▪discover God's relentless commitment to your well being."The nearer I draw to the Lord," writes Dr. Stanley, "the more I will know about Him--His love for me and His good plans and desires for my life. Plus, the more intimate I become with God, the better I understand His ways, and this understanding leads to a deeper longing to know God better. I learn how to discern His will not only for my life but also for the situations I encounter."

In the Footsteps of Jesus


Bruce Marciano - 1997
    The conversational style and gripping story gives readers a richer understanding of Jesus' humanity, deity, and message. Based on his portrayal of Jesus in Gospel According to Matthew (Visual Bible).

The Incredible Power of Prayer


Roger J. Morneau - 1997
    As he shares God's answers, he shows readers how they too can take hold of the incredible power of prayer.

Willing to Believe: The Controversy Over Free Will


R.C. Sproul - 1997
    C. Sproul finds that Christians have often been influenced by pagan views of the human will that deny the effects of Adam's fall. In Willing to Believe, Sproul traces the free-will controversy from its formal beginning in the fifth century, with the writings of Augustine and Pelagius, to the present. Readers will gain understanding into the nuances separating the views of Protestants and Catholics, Calvinists and Arminians, and Reformed and Dispensationalists. This book, like Sproul's Faith Alone, is a major work on an essential evangelical tenet.

Prayers That Avail Much for Women (pocket edition)


Germaine Copeland - 1997
    The extra stress of a busy lifestyle can take a toll on your well-being. You need God's wisdom to help you. Germaine Copeland has taught more than 3 million men and women how to pray with power through Prayers That Avail Much®. Now this pocket edition for women makes it easier than ever to tap into God's wisdom through prayers based on His Word.Become intimately acquainted with the Father by activating the integrity of His Word. Trust Him with the longings in your heart and begin to see the mighty power of God unleashed in your life - and find that your prayers are Prayers That Avail Much®!This is a shorter version of Prayers That Avail Much for Women, ISBN 9781606831489.

Laying On Of Hands


Kenneth E. Hagin - 1997
    This minibook explores a fundamental principle of the doctrine of Christ, with emphasis on healing.

Do It Afraid! : Obeying God in the Face of Fear


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    Like all of us, you experience fear almost every time you move toward a closer relationship with God. Fear will try to push you back and is always ready to attack you through your thoughts. But you can live free from it God's promise is that you will be able to overcome this powerful emotion. In this book, Joyce Meyer shows that even though fear will surely challenge you, the Holy Spirit can still help you walk in faith. Find out: -How to keep fear from controlling your life-How to move forward in spite of your fears-How God stays faithful regardless of what you're feeling-The one basic fear underneath all fears. You can act on God's Word and defeat this enemy. Now is the time to seize victory by stepping out to do it afraid

Lighting Fires: Keeping the Spirit of Revival Alive in Your Heart and Others Around You


Randy Clark - 1997
    

The Prophetic Ministry


Rick Joyner - 1997
    What is prophecy? Who is to prophesy? Is it right to seek prophecy? Since we have the Bible for guidance, do we really need prophecy today? How do the prophetic gifts and ministries function in the

Adventuring Through the Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Bible


Ray C. Stedman - 1997
    However, the revised and expanded edition of Adventuring through the Bible is designed to give readers a thorough overview of the entire Bible in an easy and exciting way. This full-color resource features more than 800 pages filled with outlines, themes, and applications to help the reader grasp the message of each book of the Bible. Including charts, maps, timelines, and images, Adventuring through the Bible provides the reader with a one-stop guide for studying and understanding God’s Word.

How to Live and Not Die


Norvel Hayes - 1997
    Health and healing continue to be areas of great need for people everywhere. People across the globe have been healed through modern medicine, doctors, and surgery, yet thousands still suffer with incurable diseases to the point of death. God's Word has specific promises for believers regarding healing. In this life-transforming message, How to Live and Not Die, Norvel Hayes reveals just how important it is to the heavenly Father that His children walk in divine health.

The Mind of Christ: The Transforming Power of Thinking His Thoughts


T.W. Hunt - 1997
    With this new edition of The Mind of Christ, readers will find themselves embarking on the never-ending quest to become more like Jesus. This book helps Christians understand how God works within them and transforms them, continually renewing and reshaping their minds to reflect the mind of Christ more closely.

What to Do Until Love Finds You: The Bestselling Guide to Preparing Yourself for Your Perfect Mate


Michelle McKinney Hammond - 1997
    The book that started it all—Michelle McKinney Hammond's popular first book re-releases with a dynamic new cover and all the attitude and wisdom that made it a fabulous start to Michelle's growing list of inspiring books.In What to Do Until Love Finds You, Michelle offers women practical, godly advice on how to:handle sexual temptations regardless of past experiencerelease expectations and embrace lifeget to know God's purposeThe biblical truths, honest personal insights, and refreshing take on love and the single lifestyle are as relevant and remarkable today as when this book first appeared in bookstores—and on the nightstands and coffee tables of countless single women.

Listen to Me, Satan!: Exercising Authority over the Devil in Jesus' Name


Carlos Annacondia - 1997
    It's the story of how one man confronted the devil, in the authority of the name of Jesus, and experienced extraordinary results. "I highly recommend that all believers who are hungry for a harvest of souls and for keys to unlocking Satan's grip on the lost read this book." --Cindy Jacobs " "Listen to Me, Satan " may well be regarded in the future as one of the most important, if not "the" most important, revival books of the decade." --C. Peter Wagner""""

I Give You Authority


Charles H. Kraft - 1997
    What spiritual authority is and isn't, the legitimate exercise of spiritual authority, conditions for its responsible exercise, and helps for exercising authority in key areas.

Blessed to Be a Blessing: Understanding True, Biblical Prosperity


Kenneth Copeland - 1997
    He has made all of heaven's supply available to you. But the blessings of God are not automatic. You have a part to play. To find it, you'll need to look no further than the Holy Bible. Throughout His Word, God has indicated His desire to prosper His people. In both the Old and the New Testaments, God describes His plan and purpose for prospering you-He wants to bless you abundantly, so you can be a blessing to others. There are some who claim God doesn't promise us physical prosperity, just spiritual. But they're mistaken. God's Word is full of promises about the practical kind of prosperity that gets your bills paid, buys your kids' clothes, and helps those in need around you. Find out the truth about God's promises and how to tap in to heaven's economy. Discover that God is not keeping prosperity from you, but has provided a sure way to get it to you. Learn how to take action on His promises and become a valuable asset to the kingdom as you are Blessed to Be a Blessing! Note for eBook purchases: Please select the file type based on your e-reader. Kindle files are for Kindle e-readers only; Kindle will not accept eBook files. EBook files are compatible with most other e-readers, such as iBooks and Nook.

God at War: The Bible & Spiritual Conflict


Gregory A. Boyd - 1997
    By Boyd's estimate, theologians still draw too heavily on Augustine's response to the problem of evil, attributing pain and suffering to the mysterious "good" purposes of God. Accordingly, modern Christians are inclined not to expect evil and so are baffled but resigned when it occurs. New Testament writers, on the other hand, were inclined to expect evil and fight against it. Modern Christians attempt to intellectually understand evil, whereas New Testament writers grappled with overcoming evil. Through a close and sophisticated reading of both Old and New Testaments, Boyd argues that Satan has been in an age-long (but not eternal) battle against God, and that this conflict "is a major dimension of the ultimate canvas against which everything within the biblical narrative, from creation to the eschaton, is to be painted and therefore understood." No less edifying than it is provocative, God at War will reward the careful attention of scholars, pastors, students and educated laypersons alike.

Don't Dread: Overcoming the Spirit of Dread with the Supernatural Power of God


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    It is so subtle that it can sneak into your thoughts without notice, causing undue anxiety that steals your faith. Don't let it rob you of your peace and joy! Learn to stop this silent deceiver today.In this life-changing book, Joyce Meyer reveals the forms dread can take to destroy the abundant life God has provided for you. God's Word gives you the ability to recognize these 'little foxes' and the power to confront them as soon as they appear. Discover how to:Use the power of God to defeat fearSee even ordinary tasks in a spiritual lightDeal with repetitive or long-standing problems in a new wayReplace dread with a joyful expectancy of God's best.You are anointed by God to live each day in the freedom He intended for you. Don't allow dread's unhealthy expectations to defeat your faith. Instead, overcome the spirit of dread with the supernatural power of God!

Through the eyes of Jesus Volume 2


Carver Alan Ames - 1997
    

In My Father's Vineyard


Wayne Jacobsen - 1997
    Wayne Jacobean relates the imagery of his years of growing up on a vineyard in central California to the lessons Christians can learn from the biblical parallels of bearing fruit and remaining on the vine.

Master Is Calling


Lynne Hammond - 1997
    She presents a victorious approach to worship, intercession, petitio

Journeys Home


Marcus GrodiRosalind Moss - 1997
    These men and women discovered Jesus Christ in some branch of Protestantism, yet in each case, their desire to follow Christ, and to remain faithful to the truth He taught and the Church He established, led them to consider the claims of the Catholic Church. They listened to the voice of truth speaking through history, theology, tradition, Scripture, and personal testimony.

God is Not Enough, He's Too Much!: How God's Abundant Nature Can Revolutionize Your Life


Jesse Duplantis - 1997
    Finish this sentence: Jesus said, 'In my Father's House there are many...'a) Mansions b) TrailersIn his usual entertaining yet truthful way, Jesse Duplantis compares the church's message of holy poverty with the Father's message of abundant life, shedding light on the many ironies of false religion.Duplantis shares how he broke free from his poverty-stricken mentality into a life of walking with a God who loves to surprise His kids.

The Healing Anointing


Kenneth E. Hagin - 1997
    The supernatural healing power of God will operate effectively in your life when you understand the laws that govern it.

The Chocolate Soldier


C.T. Studd - 1997
    

Know Your Real Enemy


Michael Youssef - 1997
    25,000 first printing.

The Names of Jesus


Warren W. Wiersbe - 1997
    In The Names of Jesus, Warren Wiersbe explores fourteen names of Jesus from both the Old and New Testaments and explains their meaning as well as their relevance to believers today.

Strength for Today


John F. MacArthur Jr. - 1997
    . . ."--Psalm 84:5, NASB What a wonderful opportunity you have as a Christian in this modern age to open up the Bible and, with the leading of the Holy Spirit, glean its rich truths for yourself. Your vitality as a Christian depends on doing just that. For only through consistent Bible study and prayer do you gain the spiritual strength to navigate each day with wisdom, grace, and integrity. Offering significantly more than the typical thematic or topical anecdotes of some other devotionals, the in-depth Bible exposition of this daily study gives you a firmer grasp on many of the great passages of Scripture--passages that speak at length of Christian character, the meaning behind Christ's death and resurrection, and how we benefit from life's trials. After a year in God's Word with this book as your companion, you will find that both your walk with Christ and your faith have grown stronger--all because you committed yourself to a daily, in-depth study of the Scriptures, and to learning more about the God who is your Strength.

The Kingdom Agenda: What a Way to Live!


Tony Evans - 1997
    With clarity and conviction, he illustrates how God's plan is the solution to the difficult social problems of injustice, racism, politics and education. (Previously titled "What a Way to Live!")

The Contemplative Journey: Volume 2


Thomas Keating - 1997
    A 14th-century author described their profound mystical experience as entering the cloud of unknowing. Yet during the 500 years after this great monastic flowering, this precious tradition--and the direct path to union with God it described--was virtually lost.For decades, Father Thomas Keating, together with other monks, examined this great question: Could anyone enter the cloud of unknowing through a prayer practice specifically created to attain it? Keating reached back in time for clues about the prayer forms of the Christian mystics. He synthesized his work into a Centering Prayer method that has helped thousands of seekers travel the contemplative path to divine union.From infancy, Father Keating teaches, we accumulate emotional layers, or programs, as a result of traumatic experiences. The practice of Centering Prayer engages directly with the unconscious and loosens old traumas that hinder your spiritual development. This form of divine therapy draws from a contemplative method that has brought profound inner transformation into the lives of thousands of practitioners. The Contemplative Journey is Father Thomas Keating's great masterwork: a complete curriculum devoted to a Christian path for achieving the still point of resting in God.Learn More About: The four elements essential to your spiritual healthThree on-the-spot questions to diagnose core troublesHow to overcome deeply ingrained habits with prayerMastering the three essential human relationshipsThe true purpose of marriageHow to use Centering Prayer as a spiritual antibiotic

A Girl To Come Home To/The Best Man/Ladybird (Grace Livingston Hill Jumbo Reader)


Grace Livingston Hill - 1997
    Everyone comes to greet him...including Jessica, the woman who left him for a richer man. Jessica's husband wants to use his wife--and Rodney's feelings for her--to his own advantage. Suddenly Rodney finds himself entangled in an espionage plot--until he meets a young girl whose faith shows him how to overcome any obstacle.In The Best Man, Cyril Gordon is on the run from dangerous enemies. Cyril hides in a church, where he is greeted by a wedding party. Everyone is delighted to see him, mistaking him for the best man. He goes along with the charade, only to discover that he is the groom! Now Cyril must elude his enemies and do so without endangering the life of Celia, his lovely new wife.In Ladybird, Fraley's mother has died and she must set out into the world with nothing but her faith and the family Bible. Along the way, she meets a young man who has come out west to lead a small church. But George Seagrave is not prepared for his task! The path ahead is fraught with danger for both of them. Can their faith sustain them?

Cul-de-sac Kids Pack, vols. 7-12


Beverly Lewis - 1997
    In "The Stinky Sneakers Mystery", Jason Birchall hatches a super smelly plan to get back at Eric Hagel who has stolen his science project. And Eric is surprised when no one likes the creation he makes for Father's Day in "Pickle Pizza". In "Mailbox Mania", the kids decorate mailboxes for the Fourth of July. In "Mudhole Mania", Dunkum discovers a time capsule buried in a mudhole. In "Fiddlesticks", Shawn tries to make the soccer team. And in "The Crabby Cat Caper" Mister Whiskers runs away.

Song of the Highlands


Sharon Gillenwater - 1997
    His greatest surprise, however, comes when he wins a run-down English estate-with the spirited sister of the previous owner still in residence!

Grace Unknown: The Heart of Reformed Theology


R.C. Sproul - 1997
    This short-hand introduction to the essence of Reformation theology explains the distinctives of the Protestant Reformers and why they are still relevant today.

Sandi's Anchor of Hope


Romaine Stauffer - 1997
    It was shattered. Repeatedly.Rejection, abuse, neglect, drunkenness, betrayal, upheaval -- all were part of Sandi's childhood. Her drunken, abusive mother paid more attention to the succession of immoral men in her life than to the yearnings of her children for love and security.This true story tells not only about Sandi's sad childhood and confused teen years, but also about the answers she found in God. Sandi learned that where sin abounds, grace does much more abound.Read her story and rejoice in the providence and grace of God. Read it and weep for the many in our society who are like her and have never met God.

25 Surprising Marriages: Faith-Building Stories from the Lives of Famous Christians


William J. Petersen - 1997
    In fact, the dynamic personalities of great leaders, mixed with the difficult circumstances and sacrifices of their vocations, made for many surprises along the marital journey. Writing in an entertaining narrative style, Petersen describes the quiet strength of Polly Newton, Emma Moody, and Susie Spurgeon, long-suffering women who helped refine their "diamond-in-the-rough" husbands. He recounts the "storybook romance" that was William and Mary Bryan's marriage and the mutual admiration society of Billy and Nell Sunday. But Petersen also sheds light on unions that were far from blissful, including those of authors Hannah Whitall Smith and Grace Livingston Hill. Whether the marriages in these pages were solid or shaky, they all hold valuable lessons for dealing with universal issues such as financial worries, temptation, separation, and personality differences.

Jesus-The Open Door


Kenneth E. Hagin - 1997
    God has opened doors for believers that no man can shut! But believers must learn to cooperate with the Lord to walk through His doors of opportunity and blessing in life.

Worship: The Pattern of Things in Heaven


Joseph L. Garlington - 1997
    A reference work for leading pastors, worship leaders and musicians around the world.

The Ten Challenges: Spiritual Lessons from the Ten Commandments for Creating Meaning, Growth, and Richness Every Day of Your Life


Leonard Felder - 1997
    Book by Felder, Leonad

Life in the Word: Devotional


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    A dynamic, new devotional for the millions who hear the Life In The Word broadcast on over 280 radio stations and 250 television stations nationwide!

Richard Wurmbrand: A Voice in the Dark


Catherine MacKenzie - 1997
    Catherine Mackenzie tells Richard's gripping, and at times gruesome story. Despite suffering years of mental and physical torture, God used Richard to witness to many people from prison guards to government officials.

Sugar Creek Gang Set Books 7-12


Paul Hutchens - 1997
    These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.In The Mystery Cave, the Gang’s adventures lead them to a quicksand rescue, and they learn the effects of sin in one's life and the benefits of following Jesus.In Palm Tree Manhunt, adventure on a Caribbean island helps the Gang discover the difference between fate and God's control. In One Stormy Day, the Gang gets off to a rough start with their new teacher, and they learn the importance of self-sacrifice.In The Mystery Thief, a mystery concerning mean notes helps the Gang learn how important it is to love and befriend those who hurt us. In Teacher Trouble, the Sugar Creek Gang continues to struggle with their new teacher, and they learn important lessons about honesty and respect. In Screams in the Night, a search for a kidnapped girl teaches the Gang about fishers of men.

Return of the Nephilim


Chuck Missler - 1997
    

Ruth Bell Graham's Collected Poems


Ruth Bell Graham - 1997
    When she was searching for guidance, she would often write a poem to God. When her husband was traveling or her busy children were tiring her out, writing poetry was an outlet for her feelings. Though she insists her poems were never meant for publication, people everywhere relate to the insights, struggles, and joys her poetry conveys. Now available in trade paper for the first time, Ruth Bell Graham\u2019s Collected Poems is the only comprehensive volume of her work. This inspiring collection traces her life of faith from the time she was a teenager through her roles as wife and mother. It includes poems from Sitting by My Laughing Fire and Clouds Are the Dust of My Feet, as well as some poems that were unpublished prior to the cloth edition of this book. Ruth Bell Graham\u2019s solid trust in the Lord has continued to inspire all who know her. This stirring collection of her honest and beautifully crafted poetry makes a perfect gift for someone special and will be appreciated by Mrs. Graham\u2019s many readers around the world.

The Great Horologion, Or, Book of Hours


Orthodox Eastern Church - 1997
    

Once in Christ in Christ Forever: With More Than 100 Biblical Reasons Why a True Believer Cannot Be Lost


William MacDonald - 1997
    This book offers 100 biblical reasons why a true believer cannot be lost.

Talking With God (Christian Classics)


François Fénelon - 1997
    This selection from his letters is pure gold. It's ecumenically as well as devotionally significant.

Family Promises


Kenneth Copeland - 1997
    Some regard the family as weak, others just think it's outdated. But there is still hope for the family.That's why Kenneth and Gloria Copeland have created Family Promises -- a collection of scriptures and nuggets of truth especially for the family. Readers will find scriptures to stand on for marriage, children, parents and more.Great for use during a family Bible study, prayer or even for reference, when readers get the truth of God's Word concerning their family fixed and established in their hearts, nothing will be able to tear it apart."Read Family Promises over and over. Meditate on God's promises for you family. Confess them aloud daily. Stand on them in faith and act on them. Then when the devil comes around to try to destroy your marriage or steal your children, you can resist him with the Word -- 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord' (Joshua 24:15)". -- Kenneth and Gloria Copeland

In the School of Christ


David W. Gooding - 1997
    As he faced betrayal, arrest and crucifixion, he taught them about the very heart of the Christian faith, namely, holiness. When the time came to leave the house, he continued his teaching. As they made their way through darkened streets that were filled with hostility to him, he spoke of how he would empower them to be his witnesses in a world that would often hate them too. Jesus was the teacher; the disciples were his pupils. It was the school of Christ. David Gooding's exposition reveals the significance of the lessons Jesus taught inside the upper room (chs. 13-14), their connection to the lessons taught outside in the streets (chs. 15-16) and how both parts of this course on holiness relate to the Teacher's prayer to his Father (ch. 17). With a scholar's care for the text of Scripture, he expounds both the devotional richness and the practical nature of the lessons. He shows that to understand Christ's teaching on holiness is to know his power to change lives.

Quiet Places: A Women's Guide to Personal Retreat


Jane Rubietta - 1997
    A women's guide for Christian retreat offers meditations and encouragement for enriching spiritual life during a busy day or in an organized group setting.

Baptism of Fire: The Astonishing True Story of a Man of God


Frank Collins - 1997
    

Guidance and the Voice of God


Phillip D. Jensen - 1997
    An exploration of how God guides his people in their daily decisions.

Revelation: God's Word for the Biblically-Inept


Daymond R. Duck - 1997
    Similar in format to the" . . . For Dummies" series, "God's Word for the Biblically-Inept uses icons, bullets, tables, and graphics to help readers learn.

Keith Green-The Ministry Years, Volume 1


Keith Green - 1997
    38 of his greatest hits, including: Because of You * My Eyes Are Dry * There Is a Redeemer * Your Love Broke Through * and more.

Bombus the Bumblebee


Elsie Larson - 1997
    Follow the adventures of Bombus as he explores both his world and the special abilities God gave him. The illustrations are extraordinary, and the authors plan to do other books in the same format, all in some way relating to creationism.

Medjugorje: The 90's


Sister Emmanuel - 1997
    She shares at length some of the personal stories of the villagers, the visionaries, and the pilgrims who flock there by the thousands, receiving great healings. Eight years of awe have inspired this book. These 89 stories offer a glimpse into the miracles of Mary's motherly love.

Anywhere He Leads Me


Corrie ten Boom - 1997
    Some of those stories, excerpted from her lesser-known works, fill the pages of this devotional that presents her life message: living in Christ's presence transforms our daily lives.

Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible [NIV]


Anonymous - 1997
    Your wife. Your family. Your friends. Your church. Your world.Even if you've never been to a Promise Keepers event, if you're a Christian, these things are extremely important to you.And if you are a promise keeper, they're especially meaningful. They're the heartbeat of the Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper - promises which, as a man of God, you long to fulfill.But how? You've probably discovered that commitments are far easier to make than they are to keep. With the pressures you face as a man today, it's tough to maintain the integrity of your walk with God.That's why the Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible was created. It's designed to help you turn the Biblical principles behind the Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper into balanced, growing realities in your life.This Bible is full of helps that enable you to systematically build each promise on the rock-solid Word of God - so the ideals you embraced in a time of commitment become marks of character that impact all your relationships .The Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible. When it comes to assembling a godly lifestyle, it's one "power tool" you can't afford to be without.

A New Time and Place: Preparing Yourself to Receive God's Best


Jack W. Hayford - 1997
    Jack Hayford, this beautiful, all-occasion giftbook presents an innovative look at one of the most inspiring characters in the Bible. Through this fresh look at the story of a humble young Moabite woman who came to a new time and a new place, men and women wi

The Best of Andrew Murray on Prayer: A Daily Devotional Journal, Bonded Leather, Padded Cover


Andrew Murray - 1997
    Chosen from the best of Andrew Murray's writings are treasured insights on prayer along with simple tools to help you use them to draw closer to God

A Life of Integrity: 13 Outstanding Leaders Raise the Standard for Today's Christian Men


Howard G. Hendricks - 1997
    Contributing authors are Chuck Colson, Gary Smalley, Jack Hayford, Bill Bright, Luis Palau, Ron Blue, Joe Stowell, Dennis Rainey, Bruce Wilkinson, Ravi Zacharias, John Maxwell, and Howard Hendricks. These are the messages that caused men to cheer and applaud...then fall to their knees and weep. These are the messages that inspired countless numbers of men to dedicate their lives to God and to serve Him with all their hearts.

Let Me Grieve, But Not Forever


Verdell Davis - 1997
    Clark, chairman of the board and CEO of MBank; Dr. Trevor E. Mabery, a surgeon who helped found Humana Hospital-Medical City; Hugo W. Schoelkopf III, an entrepreneur and sporting goods manufacturer; and Creath Davis, founder and director of Christian Concern Foundation.Among the losses their families shared, Creath's wife, Verdell, also lost part of her identity: No longer was she a pastor's wife, and no longer was she sure what she believed. This deeply moving book, gleaned from parts of journals that she kept during the loss of her husband, offers a source of hope and healing for anyone experiencing grief. With remarkable honesty, courage, and generosity, she shares how to examine grief and ultimately find healing in the process.