After running away from her family's California ranch in the 1880s and encountering trouble when her palomino horse is stolen, twelve-year-old Andi relies on God to help her make the right decisions and find her way home.
Veteran evangelist Larry Moyer has spent ten years researching the most common issues and problems in personal evangelism. This handbook will lead believers step-by-step into a thorough understanding of the Gospel message. Practical and easy-to-follow, this definitive introduction to spiritual growth will help new believers who may be overwhelmed by their new relationship and the pressures of fitting in the Christian life. With group discussion questions in each chapter, this is a great resource for new Christians, discipleship groups, or small group study." For any pastor or layperson who takes the Great Commission seriously. . . . I think you'll come away with a fresh appreciation for the salvation we have in Christ and a renewed desire to present the gospel to others."-Luis Palau
Pairing sound research with illuminating illustrations, charts and graphs, this title offers a compelling overview of the Old Testament, looking at its importance as a collection of books, a description of God, a portrait of our place in His universe, and a useful tool for Christian living.
Full of insight and sensitive, honest observations about life, this compassionate book offers empathy, encouragement, and advice for Christians living with depression.
Henry and Richard Blackaby, Garry Friesen, and Gordon T. Smith present three principle views on God's will and how his will should affect our everyday decisions as Christians.
Charles Marshall is a comic expert on daily living, because life is crazy and so is he. More than a decade of experience in comedy has given Marshall a quick wit and sharp edge, and his love of God and people has cultured a warm heart. He's already shared his outrageous insights with thousands through his syndicated column Laughing Matters, as well as entertaining audiences at hundreds of stand-up performances across the nation. Now his versatile and vibrant humor has been collected in this new book. Each of these hilarious sketches gracefully segues into an encouraging and pertinent Christian message, reassuring readers that life may be a zany ride, but God is at the controls.
A general introduction to the ideas, beliefs and conflicting visions that have shaped modern China.
What Christians can do, practically speaking, to fight poverty
Renowned Bible commentator John Phillips introduces readers to the lives of significant--and sometimes overlooked--Bible characters and demonstrates their relevance for today's Christian.
Combining the power of images with the insight of the written word, this full-color illustrated guide invites readers to see, feel, and explore the vibrant world of the New Testament. This fascinating volume gives a nuanced overview of the four Gospels, the epistles of Paul, and every other book of the New Testament. Through a variety of striking and informative maps, charts, pictures, and illustrations, the guide paints a clear and vivid picture of Christ, his apostles, their world, and their teachings. Author Robert W. Yarbrough provides a reader-friendly introduction to the most important documents in Christian history with this concise guide to the New Testament, a perfect resource for personal study or classroom use. Robert W. Yarbrough (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is the chair of New Testament and associate professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the translator of five German works, including two by Eta Linnemann and one by Adolf Schlatter. He is the author of The Salvation-Historical Fallacy? and coauthor of Encountering the New Testament.
Keeping WHAT real? gabbing - goals - goodies It's all that stuff you have to deal with that can leave your stomach in knots and just trying to maintain sanity. It's the basics: gabbing (gossip), goals (personal direction), and goodies (sexual purity). It's hard enough to be a teen without having to deal with the most recent rumor that's floating around about you and what's-his-name, the huge blemish that just happened to show up right before the prom, pressure from your folks to get into a good college, and the way your heart turns flips every time Mr. Sparkly-eyed-curly-haired-captain-of-the-soccer-team looks your way. You've got a lot to handle! That's why Heather Jamison has written about the things in life that can seem trivial, but are really complicated, overwhelming, and exasperating. Using real-life examples and applicable Scripture verses, Heather chats with girls about life's essentials--what to do when people talk about you behind your back, setting and keeping goals, and how to guard your heart AND your body. Heather's friend, Chaplain Henry Rogers, is also welcomed back to chime in with valuable advice as he presents a guy's perspective. Completely equipped with a guide--perfect for group or individual study--that helps you tackle the tough issues that don't have easy answers! Heather Jamison serves as a humanitarian worker in Kenya, Africa, with her husband and four children. She has talked about her life experiences on FamilyLife Today, and has been published in a variety of Christian publications, including Focus on the Family, Today's Christian Woman, Youthworker's Journal, Marriage Partnership, Decision, Real Family Life, and The Threshing Floor. Heather is the founder and director of Adopt a Legacy--a program in Africa offering education and personal assistance for orphans and the poor. Henry J. Rogers is the corporate chaplain for Interstate Batteries in Dallas, Texas. He serves on the President's Council for Dallas Theological Seminary and on the boards for World Impact-Dallas, Children's Hope Chest, and as chairman of the board for Probe Ministries. He is the author of The Silent War--a book that encourages moral purity.
This four-color, illustrated guide gives at-a-glance information on Jesus' life and its significance for Christians today.
"Don't turn your back on those who need you the most. You don't have to understand homosexuality in order to love someone."--Tom How do I show understanding and true concern when I find out my friend is gay? What do I say? If I stay friends with him or her, won't other people suspect I'm gay? How should I act toward my gay friend? What Do I Say to a Friend Who's Gay?will help you find real, practical answers to these questions. You will learn what the Bible says about being gay and how you can show real love for your friend the way Jesus would without judging or hating the person. Using real-life stories and solid biblical teaching, this book shows young adults how to stand firm in the truth of Scripture and reach out with compassion to a person who is gay. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter stimulate individual or group study. What Do I Say to a Friend Who's Gay? provides a clear directive through the confusing maze of sexual choices facing youth today. This book will save many young lives from moral destruction."--Bob Davies, Director Emeritus of Exodus International and coauthor of Someone I Love is Gay
Super short and amazing, these biblical stories show just how big, loving, and, well, amazing God is. When someone had to fight the big, scary giant named Goliath, there was no way anyone would have thought of young David. But with God on his side, all David needed was giant-sized faith and one small stone to bring Goliath down. High school sweethearts Scott and Chrysti Burroughs have creativity running all through their house. A former Walt Disney feature animator, Scott now works as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator while Chrysti, previously a merchandise buyer for Universal Studios in Orlando, stays busy as a stay-at-home mom. The couple resides in Denver, Colorado, with their two sons.
The next pitch whipped toward me so fast, I could barely see it. I swung blindly, feeling the contact clear down to my feet. Vaguely aware of wild cheering in the background, my body blasted into automatic. Two steps from first, I saw it . . . I had whacked the ball over that fence--an automatic home run! It might take him all season, but Dakota is determined to become the best player on the team. Then, maybe his dad will be proud of him . . . and maybe he will come home. "In Out at Home I really learned a lot about forgiveness, especially during difficult situations. This is a good story about how God can change someone's heart." --Alexander Schwartz Age 11 Jeannie St. John Taylor, the author of multiple books, lives with her husband of nearly thirty years on a small working farm in the middle of Portland, Oregon. A professional artist, Jeannie is also a mother and former teacher with a masters degree. In her spare time, she works as a private investigator for her husband's financial investigation company.
Many churches and parachurch organizations are experiencing a new dimension in prayer through the 'concert of prayer' service and a renewed emphasis upon personal prayer. This new collection of sermon outlines provides biblically-based, expository sermon outlines that can be amplified and personalized for a wide variety of prayer services.
Feeling like you're different is never fun. But being different can be down right dangerous. And Cristina Larson is very different. Even though she looks like everyone else in Rum River, Minnesota, Cristina feels like she belongs back in Brazil, where her family lived as missionaries. She doesn't know the latest styles, the current slang, or how to "fit in" . . . and most of the kids at Rum River High School aren't going to let her forget it. Enter Jason Erickson. Despite the fact that he plays football, is gorgeous, and has a few friends, his Korean heritage keeps him just outside of the inner circle. Caught between two worlds, Cristina and Jason struggle to understand God's plan . . . and to survive the attacks of the "in" crowd. LeAnne Hardy has traveled the world responding to God's call to be a missionary, a call that has taken her to Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe. The diverse settings and plots in her books have been inspired by her real-life experiences.
Financial giving is a topic that many people don't openly discuss. It is also a topic that many Christians misunderstand and undervalue. With a solid perspective, Dr. Olford has penned a comprehensive, honest, and deeply perceptive study of financial stewardship that will help many in understanding of this important topic.
This book follows the history of Jewish worship from its early days in the Tent of Meeting at Mount Sinai to the first temple building constructed by Solomon. The enlargement of the second temple building by Herod and the subsequent history of the temple mount through the modern era are covered in fascinating detail.
"In Joy to the World, three popular authors come together to offer a heartwarming collection of holiday Regency romance. Based on lines from a beloved Christmas carol, these three novellas in one book have depth, faith, and satisfying stories all packed into the perfect length for readers to curl up and take a brief break from their holiday busyness. "Heaven and Nature Sing" by Carolyn Miller: Two music lovers, deeply devoted to each other, were on the brink of engagement when family circumstances drove them apart. How can they ever overcome their obligations and fears to find their way back into each other's arms? "Far as the Curse is Found" by Amanda Barratt: One winter night, a woman struggling to provide for her illegitimate child encounters a scarred veteran of the Napoleonic Wars on the streets of London. Can love conquer the darkness of two broken pasts? "The Wonders of His Love" by Erica Vetsch: A Scots portrait painter with a hidden identity finds work at a noble manor house over the holidays. He never imagined he'd fall in love with the emotionally frozen widow there. Now he wants nothing more than to thaw her heart"--
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