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Reading the Bible can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. God is a genius, and He left us a key for practical, life-changing Bible study. If you try to open your Bible to the exact center, there's a good chance you'll land on it. Psalm 119 is a masterwork of literature. It's the longest chapter of the Bible, strategically placed as if to say, "Don't miss this!" It's the place in Scripture that talks the most about Scripture. The psalmist teaches...
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What did the Lord mean when He said... Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God? The answer might surprise you. Understanding Regeneration should be a priority for every Christian, and in understanding what it means to be Born Again the glory of Christ and the Work of the Cross is magnified in the heart of the Believer. As we set aside some popular misconceptions about what Scripture teaches concerning our Salvation, we begin to...
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Why the pre-tribulation rapture theory is false is a brief introduction to what is wrong with the theory of a pre-tribulation rapture. As you read through this book, you will come to understand why this theory is unbiblical. Those who believe in this theory are unfortunately looking for an escape from the time of the tribulation. Their studies, if they do any at all, are in the hope of finding an escape clause in God's plans for humanity. They cling...
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What do the feasts of the Bible reveal about our place in today's tired world?
In short, everything.
From Genesis through Revelation, redemptive history is captured through feasts. Through them, God calls his people to commemorate mercy, delight in grace, and commune with him and with each other. In the process, he proves he doesn't ration his rich, soul-satisfying love toward us but instead lets it overflow.
Invitations to Abundance brings to...
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You Need Prayers!
There are times in life, when a person needs some help. It may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the type of life challenges, God is able to address them all.
When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this Book of Prayers, by James Taiwo, you will find a prayer solution to your problem.
There...
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If you're like most small-group leaders, you often feel overwhelmed by the task of finding study material each and every week. Former small-group pastor Ryan Lokkesmoe is here to help.
This book has all you need for 16 small-group meetings exploring the concept of biblical community. Each study includes icebreaker questions, key Scripture passages, discussion questions about the text, and a guide for leading your prayer time.
This is the perfect...
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In this powerful healing journey, Linda Barrick applies the words Jesus spoke during His time of greatest pain to help readers transform their deepest wounds into their highest purpose.
In one second, Linda Barrick's life changed when a drunk driver slammed into her family's van, nearly killing her daughter and leaving Linda, her husband, and their son critically injured. Barrick draws on her remarkable story of loss and hope to lead readers toward...
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Faith works!
This book reveals how "ordinary" people in the Bible, seized the opportunity to move the hands of God into performing miracles in their lives. Not only does God has unlimited power to make things happen, but people categorized as "ordinary people" can also break the world record with their faith. You can be sure that reading about great men and women of the Bible from this book will motivate you into putting your faith to practice and...
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In an era when people watch more TikTok videos than sermons and doom scroll more than read their Bibles, false teachings and questions about God and the Bible abound. For more than two decades, S. Michael Houdmann and GotQuestions.org have cut through the confusion, answering even the hardest of questions with clarity, grace, and love. GotQuestions.org receives more than 16 million visitors each month and is the most trusted biblically grounded resource...
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What do you do when life knocks you down? When you have to get up-day in and day out-and be strong for others while inside you're fighting deep emotional battles? When days, weeks, even months go by, and God still seems silent?
In the wake of her husband's deep betrayal and abandonment, bestselling author Courtney Joseph found herself drowning in fear, shame, and grief-and clinging to a God who seemed to have left, too. Now opening up about this...
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Whether single or married, old or young, mother or daughter, women long to be known, loved, and appreciated. But most days we're left feeling unseen, unheard, or unknown.
Weaving personal stories with timeless biblical truth, pastor Paige Allen invites readers to take a second look at the life-changing encounters of seven nameless women who came face-to-face with Jesus in the Bible. Though centuries apart from today, these women faced similar fears...
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Embracing the Spiritual Lessons of Unbelonging
Too often, cultural belonging becomes a battle, and its winners gain the world: access, comfort, safety, community. Yet for those on the margins-set apart from their culture by differences such as ethnicity, class, ability, and faith-God offers something even greater.
The Gift of the Outsider celebrates the blessings found in unbelonging-and calls Christians of all backgrounds to love and listen...
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In today's social media-saturated world, the word influence conjures up images of beautifully curated Instagram feeds or women who lead from the stage and have thousands of followers. It's measured by the number of likes and shares and how well we can get people to imitate us. Influence has almost become synonymous with fame and power, and if we're honest, many of us long to have it.
But in its purest form, influence is simply the capacity to affect...
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In this concise volume, Brent Strawn addresses ten common "lies" or mistruths about the Old Testament, from perceptions of God's personality (the "angry Old Testament God") to the relevance of the Old Testament for Christians. Discover why stories and laws written thousands of years ago, centuries before Christ, are enriching and indispensable for modern Christians. Written by a leading scholar in Old Testament and designed for easy reading and group...
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Are you getting the spiritual nourishment you need? We've all experienced times when we have not eaten a balanced diet or we've eaten too many sweets. We feel sick, light-headed, and occasionally depressed, or we become irritated and edgy. It's the body's way of letting us know that it's lacking sufficient nourishment. Optimal health requires optimal nutrition. The same is true spiritually speaking. Without sufficient and regular biblical nutrition,...
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N. T. Wright explores Acts, illuminating the early Christians' zeal in spreading Jesus' message. The dynamic narrative of journeys, trials and triumphs inspires our spiritual growth.
The book of Acts brims with early Christians' zeal, global evangelism and the real-life challenges faced by churches. It's a dynamic narrative of journeys, trials and triumphs, offering inspiration for our spiritual journeys. Acts for Everyone, Part 2 follows Paul's...
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N. T. Wright delves into Acts, portraying early Christians' fervor in spreading Jesus' message globally. The book reveals church challenges and inspires our spiritual journeys.
The book of Acts bursts with the passion of early Christians embracing God's work and spreading Jesus' message worldwide. It also lays bare the challenges churches face, demonstrating that 'normal church life' has never been plain sailing. Acts is a dynamic narrative of journeys,...
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Family. Home. Work. Church. It's good, but is it as good as it gets? Find more at the intersection of God's Word and our obedience to it.
For many women, life can be full with family needs, home duties, work obligations, and church service. Does it feel like you're doing everything you should be doing, yet something's still missing? Does it feel like there should be more?
In Yes, No, & Maybe, Proverbs 31 speaker and author Wendy Pope shares how...
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From the bestselling author of Wait and See,this interactive book explores the powerful conversations Jesus had with five women-Mary Magdalene, Mary and Martha, the woman caught in adultery, and the woman at the well-reminding readers that Jesus is with them always.
When stress and fear feel overwhelming, women want to know that they are not alone and that they can still hold on to hope. With her approachable style and passion for God's Word, author...
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While Scripture is full of wisdom and advice, it isn't always easy to know how the Bible's words- written thousands of years ago-should apply to our lives now. As a result, many Christians wrestle with questions like these:
• Where is God leading me personally?
• How do I live out my faith when others disagree?
• How can I share the gospel … without being weird or pushy?
• How do I keep going when life gets hard? With just the right mix...
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