You are invited on a journey into faith so that you can live a life of faith. It is a journey into God and the fullness of the life He offers. As we draw near to God, we can come with the full expectation that He will pour faith into our lives. Author Phil Pringle reminds us of the vital principle that faith is what God responds to. Throughout the Scriptures… Read more…
Do you envision future possibilities that others don’t? Are you a “can-do” person? Do creative solutions to the challenges of life stir in your heart and soul? Does the way you live your life naturally influence others? Or, do you feel as if these leadership characteristics have been stymied and thwarted in your life? Worse, have you buried… Read more…
In this powerful book that Dutch Sheets calls his life message, readers are given truths about who they are in Christ and how to become the person God made them to be. More than a book about identity in Christ, it is an action plan to help believers conquer the lies that keep them defeated and walk into a newfound freedom. Originally titled Roll Away Your St… Read more…
Many are longing for historical connectedness and for theology that is "not tied to the whims of contemporary culture, but to apostolic-era understandings of Christian faith and practice." They also yearn for rhythms and routines that build spiritual health. Still others are responding to a call to participate in worship rather than merely sitting back and l… Read more…
“Why is it that sports seem to bring out the best and the worst in us?” asks author C. J. Mahaney. “Sports are a gift from God. But as soon as you introduce the human heart, things get complicated.” For the Christian athlete, sports are one of the key battlegrounds in which pride and self-glory are regular temptations. If sports are indeed a gift fro… Read more…
Each Christmas, adults and children alike delight at the story of the kings from the East who followed the star to Bethlehem to offer gifts to the newborn Christ. While this familiar tale is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, another little-known version later emerged that claimed to be the eyewitness account of the wise men. This ancient manuscript has lain… Read more…
Sandra Felton's foolproof advice on organization has made this book a proven bestseller that has helped readers of all ages overcome a lifetime of messy habits. Her compassion, humor, and practical tips will help make chronic clutter a thing of the past.… Read more…
Con enseñanza bíblicasólida e historias profundamente conmovedoras, Sheila Walsh ayuda a las mujeres a descubrir la bondad de Diosen la vida cotidiana.¿Por qué es tan difícil creer en la actividadredentora de los sufrimientos de la vida? Sucede un divorcio y la esperanzaparece tan distante. Se pierde un trabajo y el sentido de seguridad se queda ala de… Read more…
Who would have guessed that something as austere as Calvinism would become a hot topic in today's postmodern culture? At the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birth, new generations have discovered and embraced a "New Calvinism," finding in the Reformed tradition a rich theological vision. In fact, Time cited New Calvinism as one of "10 Ideas Changi… Read more…
Ever felt mortally embarrassed when all your friends are discussing the merits of "the 5 points of Calvinism" and you don't have the foggiest idea what they're talking about? Ever kicked yourself for not knowing which popes reigned the shortest amount of time? (First on the list is Pope Urban VII, who ruled for a whopping 13 days.)Well, where else co… Read more…
An "expert in the law" once asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life--and his question initiated a very interesting conversation. The Law says to "love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus pointed out, so the next logical question is, "Who is my neighbor?" Rather than offering an exhaustive list of neighbors and non-neighbors, Jesus told a story . . … Read more…
Turn on a cable news show or pick up any news magazine, and you get the impression that Christian America is on its last leg. The once dominant faith is now facing rapidly declining church attendance, waning political influence, and an abysmal public perception. More than 76% of Americans self-identify as Christians, but many today are ashamed to carry the l… Read more…