But Jesus Christ isn't a personal genie. He is the Savior. He died in agony to satisfy the wrath of a holy God and to forgive the sins of humankind. Faith in Him demands a willingness to make any sacrifice He asks. The hard truth about Christianity is that the cost is high, but the rewards are priceless: abundant and eternal life that comes only from faithfully follwing Christ.

    The Divine Hours is the first major literary and liturgical reworking of the sixth-century Benedictine Rule of fixed-hour prayer. This beautifully conceived and thoroughly modern three-volume guide will appeal to the theological novice as well as to the ecclesiastical sophisticate. Making primary use of the "Book of Common Prayer" and the writings of the Church Fathers, The Divine Hours is also a companion to the New Jerusalem Bible, from which it draws its Scripture readings. The trilogy blends prayer and praise in a way that, while extraordinarily fresh, respects and builds upon the ancient wisdom of Christianity. The first book in the set, Prayers for Summertime, filled with prayers, psalms, and readings, is one readers will turn to again and again. Compact in size, it is perfect for those seeking greater spiritual depth. As a contemporary "Book of Hours, " The Divine Hours: Prayers for Summertime heralds a renewal of the tradition of disciplined daily prayer, and will whet the hunger of a large and eager audience for the follow-up autumn/winter and spring volumes. The first book in the set, PRAYERS FOR SUMMERTIME, filled with prayers, psalms, and readings, is the one readers will turn to when making their daily summertime devotions. Compact, with a ribbon marker and deluxe endpapers, it is perfect for those seeking spiritual guidance and renewal. THE DIVINE HOURS: PRAYERS FOR SUMMERTIME heralds a new form of an old tradition and whets the hunger of a large and eager audience for the follow-up winter and spring volumes. -->

    He includes inspiring real-life stories of people who have struggled with terminal illness, the loss of a child, or the imprisonment of a spouse. Jeremiah interweaves his own journal entries, revealing his battle with cancer and how the Psalms helped to sustain him during the fight of his life. A Bend in the Road is an invaluable source of help and encouragement for people facing major obstacles in life.

    For small groups or individuals, thought-provoking personal reflection questions and applications for each chapter of the book will help readers grow in the strength and truth of their powerful identity in Jesus Christ. Readers will learn to recognize and ward off Satan's attacks while growing closer and walking in the joy of the Lord.

    He currently serves as Minister of Writing and Preaching at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.

    They challenge us to confront our inner and social violence and bring it to healing and transformation in a sacred and ecumenical context. In a spiritually stimulating weekend, Rohr and Keating each gave insights on awakening to God's friendship, coming to know God and ourselves, growing in love through Centering Prayer, facing evil around us and our demons within us as well as opening our deep selves to divine therapy, which heals our wounds. They invite us to become who we already are. These conferences will appeal to those beginning and those more seasoned in centering prayer. The deep wisdom of two spiritual masters is a sacred and transforming gift plunging us into the ocean of divinity that surrounds us.

    Now it's here! The Zondervan NASB Study Bible is handsdown the most comprehensive, up-to-date study Bible available in the New American Standard Bible translation. And it's the first to use the updated NASB: the 1995 edition of today's most literal English translation, meticulously refined for optimal clarity. Combining this widely respected word-for-word approach with study tools that represent the best in conservative scholarship, the Zondervan NASB Study Bible is like having a complete resource library at your fingertips! At the heart of the Zondervan study Bible is its abundance of in-text study notes. Over 20,000 notes, adapted from the best-selling NIV Study Bible, draw on today's leading experts to provide valuable commentary right where you need it. No need to flip pages to obtain important insights on biblical words, verses, and passages. Here is by far the most complete, detailed set of study notes available today for the New American Standard Bible. And it just gets better from there. An exclusive, center-column reference system guides your study with over 100,000 references. In-text maps give you an instant feel for biblical geography. An extensive NASB concordance and indexes steer you swiftly to key verses and study resources. And there's much, much more. Simply put, if you're an NASB lover, this is the study Bible you've been waiting for. Contemporary. Exhaustive beyond description. Easy to use and remarkably practical. The Zondervan NASB Study Bible. For the dividends of a lifetime, it's the best investment you'll ever make.

    However, sometimes parents feel they lack solid Christian role models for their children outside of their family. Our kids need Christian heroes. Courageous Christians, by Joyce Brown, is just the family reader we need to fill this gap! The vast array of men, women, and children profiled in this book give everyone someone with whom to identify. These personalities are from different parts of the world and different time periods. These are people who have moved mountains with their faith, had courage beyond belief, and have demonstrated selfless, sacrificial love. Courageous Christians is a book that can be used by families with children of all ages. Joyce Brown provides clear, simple, well-explained stories of various Christian heroes. With 60 daily readings, this book will provide a perfect format for family devotions. This delightful family reader will teach children and parents alike what truly makes a Christian hero.

    He cut a covenant with His own Son, insuring freedom for all who are in Christ--from the chains of life-controlling habits, lusts and all manner of sins. God has also covenanted to provide the resources needed to obey His every command--an indwelling power to combat all the temptations and lusts of this wicked age. Open your heart to this truth, believe it, pray for an understanding of it--and you will experience a release of power over all dominion of sin.

    God's liberating grace can bring you exciting, creative freedom -- and the ability to experience the life that God desires for you.In a world that regularly writes dreams off as foolish and drains the hope from the heart with dark pessimism; Hope Again is a voice crying in the wilderness...a word of enthusiasm for life in the midst of any difficult situation you are in.Everything in life has gotten complicated, including a life of faith. But what if being close to God were simple? What if faith isn't as complicated as it's cracked up to be? Simple Faith dispels the myth that maturity means rule-oriented religion.

    This book is a jump start to renewed passion for Jesus and a roadmap for seeing Him walk out His life through us! You will never be the same!

    A refreshing cup of cold spring water, Keith's no compromise view on walking with Jesus will challenge and encourage believers to surrender everything and embrace the joy of total commitment to Christ.

    This book states that there is hope for all of us.

    They demand quality reading packed with fun and an easy-to-digest feast of learning. Here is the biography series that fulfill these demands. HEROES WHO CHANGED THE WORLD is different because it doesn't just tell about people and values, it shows them in a way kids' spirits grab a hold of and want to imitate. This is value-building, character-shaping reading just right for today's 10-14-year-old. Here are the great heroes' men and women who shaped our faith and times in the tradition of Biblical standards. In the process, these people changed the world.