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Christian-Non-Fiction

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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

To Live is Christ - Member Book


Beth Moore - 1997
    

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.

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.

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

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.

Spurgeon's Commentary On The Bible


Charles Haddon Spurgeon - 1997
    Spurgeon (19th June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was not only a wonderful orator but also magnificent with his pen. The sermons he preached touched the lives of thousands. His writings still continue to reach those who read them to this very day. Reading Spurgeon today may be secondary to the impossibility of hearing him but there is no doubt that his words still carry the weight of Biblical truth. This is the Kindle version of Spurgeon’s commentary on the Bible. Such a work is the perfect foil for his many volumes of sermons as we gain his helpful insight into God’s word.Spurgeon is best remembered as the pastor the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, England. There he enjoyed many years of fruitful ministry, leading people to Christ and pastoring the ever growing congregation of the Church. While this book does not cover every verse in the Bible it is a valuable resource in home Bible study, preaching preparation or even to help with our own understanding of Scripture We now present this work to you on the Kindle. It includes an active table of contents to assist you in moving to the chapters of your choice.This is a must read for every Christian. In this volume Spurgeon provides his commentary on: • The Whole Bible As part of this publication there is an extensive study guide designed to help you in your quest to better study the Bible. ➢ Study Guide ➢ A Secret Of Understanding The Bible ➢ The Quick Way To Get To Understand Different Types Of Bible Books ➢ Understanding The Bible By Grasping The Big Picture ➢ 4 Essential Tips For Developing An Organised Approach To Understanding The Bible ➢ The Authority Of The Bible ➢ The Theme Of The Bible ➢ The Impact Of The Bible On Our Lives ➢ Practical Help ➢ How To Study The Bible

E. M. Bounds on Prayer


E.M. Bounds - 1997
    M. Bounds knew the secrets of prayer and that God has established divine principles and promises for our every need. He reveals these principles and illustrates how God has answered the prayers of men and women since the beginning of Bible times. He also uncovers how you can…Have direct communication with GodMaintain a prayer life that produces resultsOvercome Satan and his hold on prayerObtain all that God has for youDiscover all the possibilities of prayerSince the time of the apostles, no man besides E. M. Bounds has left such a rich inheritance of biblical research into the life of prayer. Here are teachings on the only effective barrier against the powers of evil that prevail throughout the present world. Through these writings, you will discover how you can have a totally effective prayer life and how you can know the fullness of divine power.

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).

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."

Grain For The Famine


James Jacob Prasch - 1997
    In this day, when the church is looking for purpose and running to and fro looking for the next program and starving from these activities, Moriel Ministries offers Grain to satisfy that hunger for these last days.Table of Contents:Midrash Backsliders in the Church Kashrut and Famine The Woman at the Well Binding and Loosing Bible Versions Typology of the Temple Christian Zionism Elijah: A Man Who Could Make It Rain Curses and Christians House of David: House of Saul A Prophet Like Unto Moses

Hymn of Entry: Liturgy and Life in the Orthodox Church


Archimandrite Vasileios - 1997
    All these emerge from the same font of liturgical experience. They all function together in a Trinitarian way..."

Finding Peace in Life's Storms


Charles Haddon Spurgeon - 1997
    Spurgeon unwraps God’s gift of hope as he presents us with strong encouragement and a powerful tool for surviving daily struggles and temptations. This book will renew and strengthen your walk with Christ as you discover how to…*Weather difficult personal storms*Experience God’s secure protection*Receive daily strength and encouragement*Turn painful memories into blessings*Build a solid foundation of faith and trust*Receive the outpouring of God’s love*Replace fear and doubt with peace*Know that Jesus will never let you go*Be assured of your salvation No case is too desperate for God. There is no problem He cannot overcome. Hope in God can see you through your greatest difficulties and meet every longing of your heart.

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.

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.

Be Heroic (Minor Prophets): Demonstrating Bravery by Your Walk


Warren W. Wiersbe - 1997
    That person who's celebrated for accomplishing big things in the face of even bigger odds. Yet heroes aren't defined by their circumstances, but by their choices. They're people who continually choose to serve others, even when no one is watching, and without expecting credit. Based on the books of Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah, this study examines three unsung heroes of the Bible who can inspire us today.Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's best-selling "BE" commentary series, BE Heroic has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe shares small ways we can make a big impact. Because when it's all about being a servant, we all have what it takes to be a hero.

Worship: The Pattern of Things in Heaven


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

Healing the Brokenhearted: Experience Restoration Through the Power of God's Word


Joyce Meyer - 1997
    But sometimes it may be hard to believe He has a specific destiny for you. If you have been hurt by the past or if you feel you are unworthy, it may be difficult to receive God's unconditional love. God desires to reach out to you today. Hold on to hope...this book has an answer for you. In these pages, Joyce Meyer reveals how to change the image you have of yourself into the one God sees. When you believe what God says about you, your present and future will miraculously change to reflect God's divine plan. You will learn how to triumph over fear and have the peace of mind that comes when you trust God with your future. Let God's Word begin to work in you today. Start now to allow God's tremendous love to touch you and heal your broken heart!

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.

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.

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

Disciple's Prayer Life: Walking in Fellowship with God


T.W. Hunt - 1997
    Hunt and Catherine Walker helps adults learn to pray experientially - based on prayers of the Bible. Through personal, daily study and 13 weekly small-group meetings, you will discover practical truths to strengthen and deepen your prayer life. Leadership materials included. (13 sessions)Includes twelve Prayer Guides including the following:Prayer Guide 1: Giving God a Reason to Answer Your PrayerPrayer Guide 2: Knowing God (Names of God, Names of Jesus, etc.)Prayer Guide 3: Prayer Identities (Examples of Bible Prayer-ers Daniel, Abraham, David, etc.)Prayer Guide 4: Using the Bible in PrayerPrayer Guide 9: Principles of AskingPrayer Guide 10: Dealing with Hindrances and DelaysAlso includes directions on the following:How to Memorize ScriptureHow to Have a Quiet TimeHow to Use Bible PromisesGuides for Daily and Weekly IntercessionExamples of Daily and Weekly Prayer Lists

Women Helping Women


Elyse M. Fitzpatrick - 1997
    Counsel that is based on God's Word is more powerful than we can ever imagine. God created us and knows us completely, and only He can provide us with true freedom, peace, and joy. A powerful resource for every woman who desires to counsel-whether a caring sister in Christ or a trained professional!

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.

Two Trees in the Garden:


Rick Joyner - 1997
    For those enmeshed in conflict--relational, internal, spiritual--Rick Joyner uses the image of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and the Tree of Life to explain its existence, and also how one can achieve victory over it.

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.

Talking With God (Christian Classics)


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

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.

God Promises You


Charles Haddon Spurgeon - 1997
    Find out how to receive the many gifts that God has made available for every one of His children. Power and victory are yours through Him!

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.

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.

Genesis


Paul H. Wright - 1997
    Unfortunately, what "Cliff" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible books and when and where they were first penned. Each Bible book is revealed in simple understandable steps that outline and underscore the focal points and personalities of the biblical text. You'll look to these unique books for their use in Bible studies, teaching, personal devotions and even in sermon preperation! Christian and home schools will find Shepherd's Notes an invaluable resource.