Best of
Christian-Non-Fiction

2001

The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times


Robert J. Morgan - 2001
    But God delivered the Israelites, and He will deliver us too.The Red Sea Rules reveals, even in the midst of seemingly impossible situations, God's promise to make a way for us. His loving guidance will protect us through danger, illness, marital strife, financial problems--whatever challenges Satan places in our path.Using the Israelites' story as an example, Robert Morgan offers ten sound strategies for moving from fear to faith. Among them: Realize that God means for you to be where you are. Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the Lord. Pray.Life is hard, especially for Christians. It is certain that we will face difficulties, and that God will allow them, as He allowed the Israelites to become trapped between Pharaoh's rushing armies and the uncrossable Red Sea. But just as certain is the fact that the same God who led us in will lead us out. As The Red Sea Rules makes comforingly clear, He is in control.

Always Enough: God's Miraculous Provision Among the Poorest Children on Earth


Heidi Baker - 2001
    His love and power have no limits-and that's a message readers from all walks of life need to hear. The modern miracles that Rolland and Heidi Baker experience every day in their work with Mozambique's throwaway children, movingly chronicled in Always Enough, will inspire anyone looking for hope in the midst of suffering. The Bakers, formerly missionaries in Indonesia and Hong Kong, share how their work for the past eight years in Mozambique, one of the poorest nations on earth, has borne spiritual fruit beyond their wildest dreams. Every day presents multiple impossible needs. But in the face of everything Satan can do, as Rolland and Heidi lay down their lives and "minister to the one," there is always enough. Readers will discover that the simple practice of choosing to step out and trust God every day unleashes his provision for every need.

David: 90 Days with A Heart Like His


Beth Moore - 2001
    Millions have been drawn to her inspired lessons, and the media has called her “America’s Bible teacher.” The PERSONAL REFLECTIONS series reintroduces Beth’s most-loved books, expanding them into 90-day experiences that include most of the text from her original work, thoughtful questions, and journal space to guide readers through this special time of study.David is the multi-functional new presentation of Moore’s classic A Heart Like His. More than ever, these intimate reflections on “the man after God’s own heart” will help readers to better serve God by understanding their own special place in His heart.

Under Cover: The Promise of Protection Under His Authority


John Bevere - 2001
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Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone


Elyse M. Fitzpatrick - 2001
    Why do we desire to live godly lives yet often find ourselves trapped in habitual sin? Fitzpatrick reveals that idolatry lies at the heart of every besetting sin, and helps us uncover hidden idols in our lives by moving us to ask: Why does the Bible warn about the deceitfulness of sin? What must I have for my life to be meaningful and happy? Do I love God whole-heartedly or are there other loves in my heart that clamor for my attention? She offers readers the hope found in God's desire to have his children live free of idols, and his commitment to free them by his sanctifying power through Jesus Christ.

Who I Am In Christ: A Devotional


Neil T. Anderson - 2001
    He remains steadfast in His desire to bless us, even when many of us are tempted to doubt His love. The great tragedy is that so many of us spend our lives trying to earn something we already have, the gift of life which God freely gives us when we decide to follow Christ. This amazing devotional from best selling author Neil Anderson will give readers back what the enemy is trying rob from them, an understanding of their special place in God’s family. Here are 36 readings and prayers based on scriptural passages that assure us of God’s love and our security and freedom in His kingdom.

Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living: Biblical Answers to Life's Tough Questions


Charles F. Stanley - 2001
    Previously released as the bestselling "The Glorious Journey," this practical volume by Charles Stanley shows readers how to put God's Word to work in their daily lives with this easy-to-apply handbook.As believers, our desire is to follow the Lord more closely and to utilize His Word for maximum impact in our lives. Occasionally, however, we find ourselves not even knowing the questions to ask, or the best way to approach Scripture in search of answers."Charles F. Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living" is not a lofty theological work, nor is it an academic commentary. Instead, Dr. Stanley has prepared a friendly, easy-to-use help system for every believer. In this collection, he speaks with authority on such issues as:the real purpose of baptism how to treat others at work a proper view of those in government how grace saves us and how worry robs us what freedom reallly isHe also shares biblical insight into relationships, children, parenting, loneliness, sexual pressures, as well as strategies for personal growth. From the thorny issues of daily life to a framework for the end times (and everything in between), "Charles F. Stanley's Handbook for Christian" brings Scripture to life, makes sense of the hard questions, and enhances your understanding of the way life was meant to be lived.

He Did This Just For You


Max Lucado - 2001
    It's the perfect way to introduce the gospel to friends and acquaintances through Max Lucado's warm and easy to understand writing style. Experience God's grace and plan of salvation for the first time or use this booklet to share the message of hope with someone you know.

Wise Words for Moms


Ginger Plowman - 2001
    Ginger's candid approach will help moms move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well-balanced approach to raising their children.

How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong


Leslie Vernick - 2001
    We all–at one time or another–have the opportunity to act right when our spouse acts wrong. There are no perfect marriages or perfect spouses. We know that having a good marriage requires effort and hard work. Yet we often don’t know how to continue to love when we are angry, hurt, scared, or just plain irritated. Nor are we sure what that kind of love is supposed to look like. Should we be patient? Forgive and forget? Do something else entirely? Acting right when your spouse acts wrong will not necessarily guarantee a more satisfying marital relationship, nor will it automatically make your spouse change his or her ways–although both could occur. It will, however, help you see how God is stretching you in the midst of your marital difficulties, teach you to respond wisely when wronged, and lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ as you yield your will to his plan for your life and learn to be more like him.

Living Free


Beth Moore - 2001
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Praying God's Will for Your Life: A Prayerful Walk to Spiritual Well Being


Stormie Omartian - 2001
    Her prayer become, "Change me, Lord." In this book, she presents that process for all wives who want the power to pray for themselves and their husbands.In the first six days readers consider how to develop or maintain an intimate relationship with the Father. During the next six days they look at the Power Tools that feed this intimatPraying God's Will for Your Life is ideal for women who have read Stormie's bestselling books on prayer and want to move deeper into the power of prayer.

The Dangerous Duty of Delight: Daring to Make God Your Greatest Desire


John Piper - 2001
    We long for significant, profound joy. Some try to satisfy it with exotic vacations, high-tech gadgets, career success, sports, academics, drug experimentation, even ascetic rigors.Yet the longing remains. Why? In The Dangerous Duty of Delight, John Piper turns our heart toward the one true object of human desire and happiness: God. Piper shows from Scripture that pursuing our happiness in Christ is not optional for the Christian, but essential.Come along on a journey from desperate desire to infinite delight. Learn how you were created for ultimate satisfaction in Him, and how this new perspective will change your attitudes toward worship, relationships, material goods--and everything."Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee."--Saint Augustine

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence


Elyse M. Fitzpatrick - 2001
    Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety accesses this information to help women—Identify the source of fear, worry, and anxietyTransform fearful thoughts into peaceful confidenceDiscover specific strategies for overcoming anxietyWomen will find comfort and encouragement through real-life examples of how others, including Elyse, cast their cares upon God and experience His strength and love.

Total Forgiveness: True Inner Peace Awaits You!


R.T. Kendall - 2001
    This best-selling author of the United Kingdom explains that forgiveness is as spectacular as any miracle. It may even be a feat greater than climbing Mount Everest, but when you discover what forgiveness is truly all about, there is incredible joy and freedom! Written with clarity and biblical principles, Kendall helps readers understand the consequences that happen when your heart harbors grudges and when you choose not to forgive.

The Narrow Road: Stories of Those Who Walk This Road Together


Brother Andrew - 2001
    As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story, recounted in God??'s Smuggler, has awed and inspired millions. The bestseller tells of the young Dutch factory worker??'s incredible efforts to transport Bibles across closed borders???and the miraculous ways in which God provided for him every step of the way. Revell and Chosen now reintroduce this powerful story with two new releases: a 35th anniversary edition and The Narrow Road, an expanded youth edition. Both contain a new foreword and afterword. The youth edition also features information about ministry to the persecuted church today, including country profiles, quotes from Christians in underground churches, "what if" scenarios based on real-life threats they face, and stories from others who have participated in Brother Andrew??'s Bible-smuggling work. Brother Andrew??'s story remains as inspiring today as it was thirty-five years ago, and with these new releases it will motivate a whole new generation to risk everything to follow God??'s call.

Wanting a God You Can Talk to


Jesse Duplantis - 2001
    However, bestselling author Jesse Duplantis reveals that we serve an approachable God who loves us and desires to be a part of our everyday lives.Wanting a God You Can Talk To utilizes Duplantis's humorous antidotes and personal examples to illustrate how God relates to us.

Tozer on Christian Leadership: A 366-Day Devotional


A.W. Tozer - 2001
    Tozer's writings, focusing on the person of God and our response to Him.

A 30 Day Walk with God in the Psalms: A Devotional


Nancy Leigh DeMoss - 2001
    Each day includes questions and suggestions to help you explore each psalm and make them part of your daily life.  A 30-Day Walk with God in the Psalms is a practical resource for individual and group use, and is a great companion to A Place of Quiet Rest.

Cherry Log Sermons


Fred B. Craddock - 2001
    A collection of sermons on a variety of texts and topics, all showing the wit, gifted turn of phrase, narrative skill, and biblical insight of Fred Craddock.

Bedside Blessings: 365 Days of Inspirational Thoughts


Charles R. Swindoll - 2001
    At bedtime these concise, uplifting devotionals are the perfect ending to a busy day. "Bedside Blessings" is intended to rest on your nightstand, ready to be savored as short, simple Bible snacks before bedtime.

Slaying the Giants in Your Life


David Jeremiah - 2001
    And while they may not wield spears and shields, they are fearsome, causing far too many of God's children to stumble in their walks. In "Slaying the Giants in Your Life," Dr. David Jeremiah challenges us to stand valiantly against the giants that seek to terrorize today's believers. Dr. Jeremiah's biblical "Who's Who" of truth warriors will encourage you. Throughout the text, Dr. Jeremiah weaves gripping, real-life stories of contemporary giant slayers who came face-to-face with their own Goliaths: temptation, doubt, procrastination, and jealousy. In each, you will discover afresh the eternal unwavering promise of God to overcome those giants.

Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories


Robert J. Morgan - 2001
    His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations.Don't look for a dry recounting of boring stories. These devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history -- the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns and the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing the songs. Designed to be personally reflective, these stories speak to your soul and add depth and meaning as you worship God through song.FEATURES:Includes words and music to each hymnSpecial softcover, french flap cover designIvory paper with brown inkJagged-edge paper, giving it a classic feelComplete with hymn indexUse for devotionals, teaching illustrations, introductory remarks for song leaders and music ministers

Equipped to Love : Idolatry-free Relationships


Norm Wakefield - 2001
    Jesus Christ equips you to Love! By the grace of God, you'll never be the same after reading "Equipped to Love".

Be Successful (1 Samuel): Attaining Wealth That Money Can't Buy


Warren W. Wiersbe - 2001
    But in the daily pursuit of our dreams, we can forget to examine just how we measure success. The book of 1 Samuel offers striking contrasts between succeeding God’s way and trying to achieve goals by any means necessary. This guide examines the life of King David, and shares how we can find true success through our character, conduct, and lifestyle. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Satisfied has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe journeys through the book of 1 Samuel to uncover how God defines success. You will be inspired to pursue your goals, and encouraged to make the race just as important as the finish line.

Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born Child


Kathe Wunnenberg - 2001
    But there is strength and encouragement in the wisdom of others who have been there and found that God's comfort is real. Having experienced three miscarriages and the death of an infant son, Kathe Wunnenberg knows the deep anguish of losing a child. Grieving the Child I Never Knew was born from her personal journey through sorrow. It is a wise and tender companion for mothers whose hearts have been broken--mothers like you whose dreams have been shattered and who wonder how to go on. This devotional collection will help you grieve honestly and well. With seasoned insights and gentle questions, it invites you to present your hurts before God, and to receive over time the healing that He alone can--and will--provide. Each devotion includes: * Scripture passage and prayer * "Steps Toward Healing" questions * Space for journaling Readings for holidays and special occasions also included

A Mind Set Free: Overcoming Mental Strongholds Through Biblical Meditation


Jimmy Evans - 2001
    These influences seek to assault us at every turn. The enemy has created this battlefield in order to corrupt our minds.

A Leader in the Making: Essentials to Being a Leader After God's Own Heart


Joyce Meyer - 2001
    As a Christian leader, you will face a series of tests on your spiritual journey, and sometimes you'll come up against setbacks. In these four sections, Joyce Meyer will help you overcome any leadership challenges you're facing:Part 1: Preparation for LeadershipPart 2: The Heart of a LeaderPart 3: Testing the Heart of a LeaderPart 4: The Requirements of LeadershipWith gentle encouragement and valuable advice, this practical guide is perfect for anyone who is looking to grow in faith and spirit -- and be a stronger leader in the ministry and secular businesses.

The Unquenchable Worshipper: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship


Matt Redman - 2001
    In his first book release, respected worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman writes: "The revelation of God is the fuel for the fire of our worship. And there is always more fuel for the fire. When we open the eyes of our heart, God’s revelation comes flying at us from so many different angles." Open the eyes of your heart and let the gut-level message of The Unquenchable Worshipper cause you, like martyred missionary Jim Elliot, to say, "Saturate me with the oil of Thy Spirit, that I may be aflame. Make me Thy fuel O flame of God." It’s time to dive into the heart of worship—will you take the plunge?

Here's the Difference


William MacDonald - 2001
    This book will bring into clear focus some of the most important teachings in the Word of God, such as: the three tenses of salvation; position and practice; indwelling, baptism, and filling; Israel, the Kingdom, and the Church.

Breaking Generational Curses: Overcoming the Legacy of Sin in Your Family


Marilyn Hickey - 2001
    * Exhibit high levels of anger? * Suffer from mental illness? * Have a history of abuse? * Experience a high number of personal failures? This could be a Generational Curse... Now is the time to shatter the past and take control of the future! A Generational Curse involves negative patterns from your family history that are repeated in your own life. However, God's plan for you is a better future! You can overcome these curses of the past by utilizing the powerful lessons and worksheets in this book. Take the complete version of the test inside, then walk step by step with international author Marilyn Hickey through identifying and breaking the Generational Curse in your life!

The Power of Forgiveness: Keep Your Heart Free


Joyce Meyer - 2001
    Joyce Meyer says that keeping score of all the hurts we have suffered does more spiritual damage to us than those who have offended us. In fact, we can suffer serious physical illnesses as a result of unforgiveness. Is it difficult to forgive? Absolutely, but the rewards are well worth it.In The Power of Forgiveness, Joyce Meyer reveals that when we choose to forgive others, we release ourselves from sin's power. The act of forgiving them allows God to work his will and our healing in the situation. Forgiveness in the power that will change life of defeat into one of victory.

God's Timing for Your Life: Seeing the Seasons of Your Life Through God's Eyes


Dutch Sheets - 2001
    Going beyond the basic definitions of kairos and chronos, Dutch brings fresh insight to the subject, examining Scripture to show how kairos (strategic) times and chronos (general) times are not two separate and unrelated seasons in our lives but rather, are often simply different phases of the same process. Dutch looks at how God brought about His divine shift in the lives of men and women throughout the Bible, and the many ways in which God used these seasons of change to deepen His people's understanding of Him.

Lord, Give Me a Heart for You: A Devotional Study on Having a Passion for God


Kay Arthur - 2001
    He wrestled with his weaknesses. He struggled with fragile relationships. He was often weary, tired, and discouraged. Kay Arthur knows there are times when you can identify with Paul's experience. You feel overwhelmed by conflicts without and fears within. You yearn to experience the God of wisdom and power. You, like Paul, want deeply to be a person whose sole passion is to please God.In this study based on 2 Corinthians, Kay examines the anatomy of a heart for God. What it looks like. What it feels like. And how you can strengthen your own relationship with God.Despite the deep physical, emotional, and spiritual pain of life, Paul could rest in the God of all comfort and strength. He could walk in obedience to his calling. He could fight the good fight, finish his race, and keep the faith. And now, through this compelling, insightful, and moving Bible study, so can you.“What does a heart for God look like when lived out in flesh and blood in the daily circumstances of life? As we walk together through 2 Corinthians, Acts, and other portions of Scripture, we'll begin to understand what it's like to have a heart like His.” –Kay ArthurTHE “LORD” SERIES by Kay Arthur is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet you where you are–and help you discover God’s answers to your deepest needs.

Sacred Thirst: Meeting God in the Desert of Our Longings


M. Craig Barnes - 2001
    Yet still we search restlessly for something more. What are we missing?Perhaps the answer is, more of Jesus. Church meetings and programs, ministry, Christian counseling, and home groups are all good, but they are not him. It doesn't matter how devoted we are to these wonderful activities; they are not the same thing as communion with Jesus. Our souls crave him alone.In Sacred Thirst, author and pastor Craig Barnes brings us face-to-face with our desperate longing for God. Like the woman at the well, we have tried to satisfy our parched souls with so many other things—even religious things. But when we get to the bottom of our desire, we find Jesus quietly waiting with his living water—intimatecommunion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.This book is filled with unique insights into human experience and the character of God. With his keen understanding of the needs of contemporary Christians, Barnes points to the only way our thirst will ever be satisfied. Drawing from his rich background in the Bible and his tender insights as a pastor, he leads us into a new understanding ofourselves and the uncontrollable but gracious God we seek.

Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy: The Forgotten Women of the Persecuted Church


Anneke Companjen - 2001
    The women are from such places as Vietnam, China, and Iran. These amazing and inspiring stories will help readers focus their prayers and raise awareness of this often hidden subject.

Not by Chance: Learning to Trust a Sovereign God


Layton Talbert - 2001
    Layton Talbert takes you on a journey through the Scriptures to trace the unmistakable outline of God's shadow on human events. Survey God's providence in the pages of the Bible, consider examples of His rule over history, and translate the practical reality of His providence into the here and now of your life.

Max Lucado 3-in-1: The Great House of God / Just Like Jesus / When Christ Comes


Max Lucado - 2001
    With his signature style, Lucado speaks to the heart and addresses matters of eternal importance. In Just Like Jesus, Lucado illuminates the simple truth that above all else God longs for us to become just like Jesus. In The Great House of God, Lucado uses the Lord's Prayer to take readers on a guided tour of the spiritual dwelling place God has prepared for you. And in When Christ Comes, Lucado offers a fresh perspective, describing the end of time as "the beginning of all good things." Meet Max Lucado as a great thinker, an unforgettable teacher, and a dear friend.

Never Let It End: Poems of a Lifelong Love


Ruth Bell Graham - 2001
    This collection of personal writings provides a window through which to glimpse the enduring love between Ruth Bell Graham and her husband.

A Celebration of Simplicity: Loving God & Enjoying Life


Joyce Meyer - 2001
    You must be willing to stop doing and start asking.

The Prayer of Jabez Journal


Bruce H. Wilkinson - 2001
    Those familiar with Bruce Wilkinson's breakthrough teaching on I Chronicles 4:10 know -- offering the prayer of Jabez leads to the truly blessed life! In The Prayer of Jabez Journal, the founder of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries takes you on a guided mentoring experience in a personal, spiritual journal to use with or without previous Prayer of Jabez publications.

Entrepreneurs of Life: Faith and the Venture of Purposeful Living


Os Guinness - 2001
    He then shows readers how to answer their own callings to become the entrepreneurs of life.

The Secret Place: Passionately Pursuing His Presence


Dale A. Fife - 2001
    You desire revelation and passionate encounters with the Almighty, and you long to spend time in The Secret Place, getting to know the Father in a deeper way. This book will lead you into that place of revelation, the place that will satisfy your hunger for more of God. If you long to experience a greater intimacy with the Father, The Secret Place will draw you in and change your life

Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James


Elizabeth George - 2001
    Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? The book of James answers these questions and more and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such as:persevering through life's troublesputting on a heart of patienceplanning the future with God in mindAn encouraging resource for women who yearn to experience real spiritual growth!