The tale of Camden Bristow, a homeless girl who visits her grandmother only to find out she has passed away and inherited her mansion. She soon finds out that this mansion is not everything it appears to be.
The first new look at biblical eschatology by the "Dean of End Times Experts" in more than a decade. The stage is set. The curtain will rise. It's simply a question of how and when. All the attention on rapidly changing world and technological affairs at the close of the twentieth century, has renewed speculation about the future--a future waiting to unfold in unprecedented prophetic fashion. Because many biblical prophecies have been fulfilled in recent decades, there now exists a world situation which fits precisely with the biblical description of end times. Ongoing tension in the Middle East, unification of the European continent, and theological and moral apostasy in the church all point to the soon return of Jesus. But the question still remains, how and when will it happen? This completely new look at biblical prophecy remaining to be fulfilled and current events is written by one of America's most recognized end-times experts. In addition to a review of major unfulfilled prophecies in Scripture and an explanation of prophecies by category, Prophecy in the New Millennium also presents a fresh look at Israel, the Antichrist, the Rapture, the Second Coming, and the New Heaven and New Earth. John F. Walvoord has defined contemporary eschatology for an entire generation. Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he served as president from 1936 to 1986, Dr. Walvoord is one of America's leading conservative theologians and a specialist in dispensational eschatology. More than 3 million copies of his books are in print, including The Final Drama: 14 Keys to Understanding the Prophetic Scriptures.
Explores the revolutionary idea that risk is a foundational requirement, not an optional step, of the true faith walk "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." --Matthew 10:39Christians are longing for more life in their lives, a sense that they're more present to Jesus and to their own story in the everyday. They're looking for the answer to the deepest question of human experience: "How do I find the freedom I crave, and become the person I long to be?" Too often, though, they're scared to risk too much to find the answer--so they simply continue to lead lives of "quiet desperation."Rick Lawrence says that's exactly the problem. We've seen too much. We know too much. And so we manage our risk so well that we choke off the very fuel that our soul needs to stay alive. In fact, risk should be a primary aspect of our relationship with Jesus, not the thing we avoid.In this book, Lawrence argues that if we pay attention to the way Jesus related to people, we discover that he asked every person he ever met to put their "skin in the game"--invest part of themselves. Only then did they find the life they always longed for.Lawrence asks eight key questions, including: - Will you embrace your shame? - Will you receive grace? - Will you confront your fears? - Will you wait, even when all hope is lost? With a vigorous, fast-paced, and conversational style, he uses these questions plus stories straight from Scripture and pop-culture corollaries to explore the kinds of risks we find in our lives today and how to stop waiting and start going all in for Jesus.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 80 percent of childhood abuse victims later suffer from at least one abuse-induced psychological disorder. It's proven that the effects of childhood abuse follow women into adulthood. Yet few men are prepared to deal with those effects, even when their own wife is the one who is suffering. And their wife's suffering becomes their own suffering as their needs aren't being met by a wife who is powerless to control her inner turmoil. Author, pastor, and survivor Dawn Scott Jones candidly shares her own abuse experience to help husbands understand the varied emotions, fears, distorted thoughts, and triggers that hold their wives captive. In practical and accessible language, Jones explains the stages of the healing journey (processing denial, asking for help, grieving, expressing anger, learning to forgive, and finding resolution). Building on that knowledge, Jones then moves to an honest discussion of what husbands can do to help. Whether it's creating a healing environment, understanding the need for control, building trust, or even just praying for healing, a husband plays an active role in helping his wife survive and thrive despite her past abuse. Offering hope for a healthy marriage relationship, When a Woman You Love Was Abused answers the questions men have and offers the advice they need to help their wives finally find peace.
"After a devastating breakup, many people--Christians included--are left heartbroken, lonely, confused, even devoid of hope. The grief of losing a romantic partner is often similar to that experienced after the death of a loved one. Yet, too often, friends, family, and the church see these breakups as trivial events. As a therapist, Mark Karris sees the devastation in the wake of this loss every day. He knows that the pain isn't inconsequential. He also knows that insights and principles are not enough to help heal the shattered hearts of those who are grieving. Moving past platitudes and into action, Season of Heartbreak pulls from a variety of spiritual practices. Readers can learn to progress gracefully through the journey of heartbreak, and will pick up the emotional equipment to confront and move through loss in other areas of their life to come."--Publisher website
Effective sermon exposition is based not only on the preacher's understanding of the text of Scripture, but also upon a clear and concise communication of that meaning to God's people. A clear and concise outline is indispensable for communicating with confidence and conviction.
200,000 copies in print! For over one hundred years The Training of the Twelve has been highly regarded and widely received. A. B. Bruce's work continues to speak powerfully and effectively to the contemporary Christian generation. The methods that Jesus used to prepare his disciples are an inspiring model for training and equipping leaders and lay people for service. Dr. Bruce emphasizes that church is not a place where people go but something that people are, and understanding and utilizing one's gifts and talents enrich both the body and the believer. "This classic continues to be must reading for every Christian."--Bibliotheca Sacra "One of the finest biblical approaches and the best teaching I know of [in the method] employed by the Lord Jesus Christ.">"The preeminent work on the association of Christ with His disciples.">"[Bruce] marked my thoughts greatly in the whole area of discipleship."--Howard Hendricks
Beloved, trusted commentaries now available in paperback Devotional, practical, and Christ-centered, the Ironside Expository Commentary series offers insightful and practical comments that bring out the essential truths of God's Word. All volumes present the unabridged text in a newly typeset edition. A perfect resource for preaching and teaching from the English text of the Bible, these commentaries also provide the general reader with an excellent resource for personal study and spiritual growth.
Jem Coulter's pa, the sheriff of Goldtown, is away on a trip to deliver a prisoner to Sacramento, and he has left Jem in charge of the ranch--along with Aunt Rose, that is.No sooner is the sheriff gone then trouble starts--a dead calf, a mysterious stranger, and then Pa's horse, Copper, and his prize rifle are stolen. And Pa's deputies seem unconcerned.Jem and his cousin Nathan find Copper's tracks end at a dark canyon up in the hills. Jem remembers an old Indian legend Strike-it-rich Sam is fond of retelling about people disappearing and no one ever seeing them again. What is the real story of the canyon of danger? Have thieves found the perfect hideout?Readers ages 8 to 12 will be entertained by the adventurous spirit and historical lure in this fast-moving series that teaches about life in the post-Gold Rush days of 1860s California. Quick-paced plots and unforgettable characters make these books fun for the whole family.
"Powerful words, won in the conflict between heartbreak and healing."--Dr. Dan L. GriffinOffering hope and healing for the brokenhearted, The Tender Scar addresses the heart-wrenching pain of losing a spouse. Working from journal entries written after the death of his wife, Mabry uses his own journey as a stepping-stone to a practical discussion of the grief process. In this second edition, Mabry includes a new chapter that highlights the process of building a second marriage and blended family after loss.
A brilliant embryologist-the nephew of the president of the United States-is dead. The freakish accident that sent Dr. Tim Sullivan's car plunging into an icy river has left troubling questions: Why is his in vitro fertilization clinic suddenly mired in a lawsuit? What was the nature of the embryo research with which he was obsessed? Is the president somehow involved?
This and the many other quotes, stories, anecdotes, and illustrations in The Speaker's Quote Book will not only help the pastor prepare a better sermon, and the speaker deliver a better speech, they will add a memorable flair to any message. This newly revised and expanded collection of both contemporary and classic material puts a wealth of illustrations at your fingertips. Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a ready supply of thought-provoking examples and resources. The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting stories and the punchy quotations that add depth to any sermon or presentation.
Counselor Leila Rae Summerfield shares her own story and a message of hope in this detailed guide to recovery after sexual assault.
Regarded as "the greatest classic ever written on Christ's high priestly prayer for His people." --Cyril J. Barber
George Muller was living proof that God can be known intimately, that He is a faithful companion, and that prayer yields miraculous results. This classic biography tells of George Muller's dependence on prayer and how his compassionate concern for orphans in Bristol, England shaped decades of missionary and social endeavors throughout the world.
Problematic issues that must be handled gracefully, effectively, and sometimes publicly often complicate the role of the pastor. In Pastor to Pastor, well-known pastor and conference speaker Erwin Lutzer offer practical advice on how to handle difficult situations, including issues such as: o Church splits o Politics o Burnout o Church boards o Congregational expectations o Worship o Pastoral Priorities o Counseling This newly revised and expanded edition of Pastor to Pastor also helps ministers answer tough questions such as "Should I confront or compromise with difficult people? Will God still use me if I fail sometimes?" Dealing with these thoughts and situations directly will help both pastors and congregations grow spiritually as they honestly seek God's wisdom and obey his will. Erwin W. Lutzer (B.A., Winnipeg Bible College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Loyola University; L.L.D., Simon Greenleaf School of Law), is senior pastor of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, as well as a popular conference and radio speaker. His many books include The Doctrines That Divide, The Backdoor to Success, How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend an Eternity With God, and One Minute After You Die. Religion / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources
Raised as Sunni Muslims, the Caner brothers converted to Christianity and are respected evangelical scholars and theologians. In this work, they provide a sympathetic and realistic analysis of Islam's practices, ethics, and beliefs and outline principle differences between Islam and Christianity.
Chafer deals systematically and thoroughly with the doctrine of grace. The text is extensively indexed by subject and Scripture reference.
A trusted resource for couples struggling to have childrenMillions of Americans experience infertility problems, leading to further hardships, including stress, sexual difficulties, marital discord, and a disturbing uncertainty about the future.While focusing on these and other emotional and spiritual struggles that accompany infertility, Glahn and Cutrer also provide detailed information on associated medical issues and fertility treatments and alternatives. Questions at the end of each chapter and lists for recommended reading promote further discussion while case histories and personal testimonies make the facts relatable.
A fresh cover for a classic book--over 300,000 in print!
A comprehensive examination of seventy-one forms of occult activity, their effect, and deliverance from them through victory in Christ.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints currently boasts millions of members, thousands of missionaries, and congregations on every continent as well as in the vast majority of the world's countries. It's clear that their influence is still growing in our communities, places of business, and in the political arena. It's also clear that Christians need to be prepared to answer questions from Mormon friends, neighbors, co-workers, and from fellow believers as well. In this updated and expanded edition of McKeever's popular and practical book, authors Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson provide ready responses to the common questions Mormons ask. With more than six decades of combined experience, the authors tackle such tough questions as: Why don't you accept Mormons as Christians? Do you believe Mormonism is a cult? If the LDS church is not true, which church is? How can you explain the many contradictions found throughout the Bible? After offering analysis and responses to these and other questions, McKeever and Johnson provide helpful appendices that summarize Mormon beliefs, provide 101 Bible references to use in conversation, and expose common logical fallacies. Originally published in the 1980s, this volume has been--and will continue to be--a classic resource to help Christians become more successful in sharing their faith with Mormons.
Can one man's madness destroy the faith for which so many would die? A madman who murders his way into power lusts for ever-greater glory and domination. A capital city awash with corruption, sensuality, and political intrigue is at the flash point. And caught between the crushing currents of history are a new but growing religious group known as the followers of The Way.Award-winning historian and best-selling author Paul L. Maier has created a compelling style of documentary fiction, using only known historical events and persons to bring to life first-century Rome in all its excess, treachery, and insanity. This is the Rome that the apostle Paul visits, where he's placed on trial, and which is forever changed by his testimony and witness. Maier takes readers into the courtroom of imperial justice and into the homes of the people struggling with the new faith they've encountered to answers questions such as: How did Christianity first reach Rome?Why did Paul have to wait two years for trial and was he condemned or set free?Why does the New Testament account in Acts end so abruptly? Who set fire to Rome and why did Nero persecute Christians so horribly?Following the family of Flavius Sabinus, mayor of Rome under Nero Maier captures all the drama and tension of the political conflicts that precede and follow the Great Fire of Rome, and the epic political and religious clashes of the world's capital. This is the sensational story of pagans at their worst--and Christians at their best. Readers won't want to put it down.
More than 150,000 copies in print. A classic, insightful set of more than thirty character studies, "Women of the Bible" also includes lively discussion questions. Excellent for women's Bible study groups.
When Jem Coulter is caught in a miners' riot, he learns the worst: the Midas mine is no longer producing the gold the town relies on to stay alive. Will, the son of the mine's owner, tells Jem the only way to get the Midas working again is to blast deep into the ground. This means a nearby abandoned mine must be reclaimed for an air shaft.But Jem discovers that Chinese miners, including his friend Wu Shen, are working those old scavenger diggings. Even the arrival of James Carter, co-owner of the Midas, and the his son Chad can't convince the Chinese to give up their claim.When Jem's father, farmer-turned-sheriff of Goldtown, is ordered to evict the Chinese from their mine or lose his job, Jem is caught in the middle. Then Will comes up with a solution. If Jem goes along with it, Pa can keep his job and the Midas will get its air shaft. What Jem doesn't realize is that Will's risky plan may lead to disaster deep in the heart of the old mine.An exciting follow-up to Badge of Honor (book 1), Tunnel of Gold will entertain readers ages 8 to 14 with its fast-moving plot and colorful characters, and teach them historical details about life in the post-Gold Rush days of 1860s California.
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