Prayer is the lifeblood of the Christian faith--but many followers of Jesus still struggle to make prayer part of their daily lives. In Pray First, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges shows us how to make prayer a first response instead of a last resort.Why is it that so many Christians find it difficult to develop a vibrant and exciting prayer l… Read more…
How should we read the book of Revelation?
Interpreting Scripture faithfully is a challenge with regard to any text and for any reader of the Bible. But perhaps no text confronts and confuses readers as much as the book of Revelation. With its vivid imagery and rich prophetic language, John's Apocalypse provokes and stirs our imaginati… Read more…
Does God speak to us today?Although most of us can talk with ease to our best friend, many of us aren’t so good at being quiet and hearing what our friend has to say. So it is with God. For true communication to happen with Him, we must learn to listen through understanding His Word. In Listening to God, Dr. Charles Stanley presents a sound way to expl… Read more…
Teens trust online influencers to teach them what to buy, what to wear, and how to live—sometimes to their detriment. Dig deep into influencer culture, understand teens’ desire to follow or become social media influencers, and learn how to discuss it without sounding condemning or ignorant.Explore topics like:Gaining wealth and fame as an influencerEngag… Read more…
Teens want fun, meaningful experiences with friends and family, but FOMO (fear of missing out) can become a stressful burden that robs them of joy. When social media creates the illusion that everyone else is living a better life, depression and anxiety can creep in. This pocket-size guide is packed with explanations, tips, and discussion questions to help p… Read more…
Now with 250K copies in print! Revised and Updated Edition. Anne affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you are invited to claim as your own.With over 40 percent new and revised content, Anne Graha… Read more…
Imagine gaining international fame by lip-syncing or dancing to your favorite songs. TikTok’s short video format allows users to create and watch content ranging from ridiculous and fun to graphic or even dangerous.Dive into this entertaining app and learn:How it worksHow to create an accountHow to set up parental controlsHow to teach teens to use it wisel… Read more…
Dive into this social video-sharing platform and find out why teens can’t live without it. Enjoy explanations of YouTube’s various offerings (YouTube Premium, YouTube TV, YouTube Kids), tips on how to navigate the platform, and advice about parental controls and building healthy online habits.Easily discuss the pros and cons of YouTube with 15 engaging q… Read more…
Teens thrive on validation from friends and followers. It’s no wonder that this image-saturated app tempts teens to crop their lives to perfection and create a polished online persona. Gain valuable insight into how Instagram affects teen mental health, body positivity, self-esteem, and more.Features:An explanation of the app’s key featuresVocabulary lis… Read more…
Noise and words and frenzied, hectic schedules dull our senses, closing our ears to His still, small voice and making us numb to His touch.Charles Swindoll offers all new insights from his own journal to guide people on a journey of intimacy with God. … Read more…
On Dee Branch’s first date with Johnnie Oliver, a fourth-generation funeral director, she knew she was in for a unique relationship when he had to leave “for just a minute”—and he came back to the car with a corpse.Over twenty years later, Dee was still in love with her charming southern gentleman when he passed away suddenly in 2007.… Read more…
September 11, 2001 saw the deadliest attack ever launched on American soil, leaving us asking questions such as: Why did God permit such a thing to happen? Was the attack a divine judgment or was it merely an atrocity perpetrated by the forces of evil? How can human beings be capable of such diabolical savagery in the name of religion? And what is the right … Read more…