From Publishers Weekly This theological ride thrills with a colorful whir of profound and profoundly amusing meditations on creation, existence and God. Product Description A visual, poetic exploration of the narrative nature of the world and the personality of the Poet behind it all. When Nate Wilson looks at the world around him, he asks What i… Read more…
In Same Kind of Different as Me, meet Denver, a man raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana in the 1960s; a man who escaped, hopping a train to wander, homeless, for eighteen years on the streets of Dallas, Texas. No longer a slave, Denver's life was still hopeless-until God moved. First came a godly woman who prayed, listened, and obeyed. And the… Read more…
The success stories speak for themselves in this book, Total Money Makeover, from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health. Dav… Read more…
John MacArthur, best-selling author and renowned pastor and teacher, draws 26 powerful leadership characteristics from the Life of the apostle Paul. Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? More than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings Him glory while accomplishing success… Read more…
Nobody understands the issues women face better than dynamic Bible teacher and national speaker Paula White, host of a national television program, who crosses multiracial and gender lines with her messages. Many of these listeners are women who identify with Paula's straight-forward and candid approach as she shares from what she has experienced in life. He… Read more…
Nearly two decades ago Hank Hanegraaff's award-winning Christianity in Crisis alerted the world to the dangers of a cultic movement within Christianity that threatened to undermine the very foundation of biblical faith. But in the 21st century, there are new dangers-new teachers who threaten to do more damage than the last. These are not obscure teachers … Read more…
God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a nice guy." It is no wonder that many men… Read more…
For many years Angela Thomas thought of the Beatitudes as a list of "Gotta Be's," as in: Gotta be meek. Gotta be merciful. And when she compared her life to the standard they set, she always felt that she came up short. But through God's great mercy, she has come to see this passage instead as a roster of "When You Are's." When you are meek, there is a spiri… Read more…
What does a Hip-Hop artist, Waffle House waitress, tire salesman, and disabled girl have to do with discovering spiritual truth? What if embracing authentic Christianity is a journey of unlearning? Welcome to Jim Palmer's world! Don Miller meets Anne Lamott meets Brian McLaren in this tale of shedding religion and plunging into uncharted depths of knowing… Read more…
Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happ… Read more…
Fascinatingly insightful and hopeful account of one woman's encounter with ultimate rejection. TV journalist Kimberley Kennedy went from having it all to complete devastation, rejection, and public humiliation when, like a Lifetime movie scenario, her fiance literally left her at the altar. Fortunately, her story did not end at the church. With candor and h… Read more…
A riveting, deeply moving biography of one of the world's greatest contemporary theologians, Bonhoeffer, by Eric Metaxas, is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was Nazism. Bonhoeffer captures the life of a Christian theologian and spy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This weighty narrative explores the fascinating events surrounding his … Read more…
The ideal love book for building and enhancing a God-centered, lasting relationship. The quest for lasting love is a universal desire, and Christians know they can turn to Love Himself to guide them in this journey. I Will Love You Forever is a little book with short thoughts and meaningful scriptures about twelve facets of love. A perfect gift for Valent… Read more…
New York Times best-selling author John Eldredge unveils the six stages men must complete to become who God designed them to be. In this life-changing message from John Eldredge, readers discover a paradigm-shifting path to manhood. He unveils the six stages many men miss, stages they must complete in order to become the man God designed them to be. Inspirin… Read more…
Church as I know it usually leaves deep parts of me dormant, unawakened, and untouched. I don't much like going. So, what now? What's happening to the Church? Why are so many people who for decades have been faithful, steady churchgoers (and others who want to start going to church but can't seem to find one that meets their needs) losing interest in eve… Read more…
At a young age, Gordon MacDonald recognized that he had inherited a "quitter's gene," and because of this-and an influential track coach-he began a lifelong quest for answers. "Why," he had to ask, "do some people finish what they start, persevere in moments of adversity, push themselves in the direction of their potential, and often make their greatest con… Read more…
Combining the apostle John's glorious description of Heaven from Revelation with heart-touching reflections on her own father's charming mountain home, Anne Graham Lotz weaves a tapestry of truth through this presentation that will take away your fear of death and fill you with hope for the future. Jesus promised us, In My Father's house are many rooms..… Read more…
Like the subtitle suggests (Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality) Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz, is a compilation of his thoughts while he undertakes a spiritual journey to find a culturally relevant and “nonreligious” God. This memoir-like collection of short essays grapples with the paradoxes of the Christian faith, and offers a postmoder… Read more…
This Mother's Day honor the women of your congregation with a warm and encouraging book for mother's of all ages. It is the perfect gift to honor them for their Godly work, as well as inspire them to cherish each season in the lives of their children. Blessings for a Mother's Day reminds every mother of the special joy God gives to her through her children. … Read more…
Redemption is the topic of Donald Miller’s Searching for God Knows What. The casual voice and wit readers enjoyed in his Blue Like Jazz, is present again in this provocative book that explores human nature and the desire for redemption. Miller shows how our failed attempts at finding redemption lead to broken relationships and unfulfilled lives full of… Read more…
Can we find a life filled with passion, without being overwhelmed by it? In Desire, John Eldredge writes, "There is a secret set within each of our hearts. It is the desire for life as it was meant to be." Yet how do we uncover our desires and learn to decipher them? As Eldredge says, "We all share the same dilemma-we long for life and we're not sure whe… Read more…
The book Sam Brownback will write will not be a memoir; it will not be a policy manual; it will not be a book of self-promotion designed merely to propel the Senator into the White House in the forthcoming election season. It will be the record of a remarkable journey of faith and compassion, and the story of what can happen when one man is utterly sold out … Read more…
Majesty in the midst of the Mundane. He looks like anything but a king. His face is prunish red. His cry, though strong and healthy, is still the helpless and piercing cry of a baby. He is absolutely dependent upon Mary for his well-being. Holiness in the filth of sheep manure and sweat. Divinity entering the world on the floor of a stable, through the wo… Read more…
At some point or another every Christian will experience a satanic attack-a willful, determined assault by the Devil for the purpose of harming our spirit, soul, or body. God wants Christians to be under His control, but the Enemy will do his best to destroy everything good in our lives. So the question is not how to avoid satanic attacks, but how to overcom… Read more…
What if God moved you to another land? (As He did Abraham.) How far do you want God to go in getting your attention? Don't answer too quickly. What if He called you out of retirement? (Remember Moses?) How about the voice of an angel or the bowel of a fish (Gideon and Jonah.) God does what it takes to get our attention. That's the message of this book: the… Read more…
Looking into the face of our alleged ape ancestor, popular Christian apologist Hank Hanegraaff dissects and debunks the astonishingly weak arguments for the evolutionary theory, revealing it as nothing more than a fairy tale for grown-ups in The Face That Demonstrates The Farce of Evolution. The author uses his own Memory Dynamics to make it easy for Christ… Read more…
God's greatest desire is to be your dwelling place. Using the Lord's Prayer as a floor plan for The Great House of God, Max Lucado introduces us to a God who desires his children to draw close to him. Warm your heart by the fire in the living room. Nourish your spirit in the kitchen. Step into the hallway and find forgiveness. No house is more complete, no f… Read more…
Why does the Bible contain so many stories of hurting people? Though their situations vary, their conditions don't. They have nowhere to turn. Yet before their eyes stands a never-say-die Galilean who majors in stepping in when everyone else steps out. Lucado reminds us that the purpose of these portraits isn't to tell us what Jesus did-but rather to remind … Read more…
In the tradition of Michael Green's successful "Who Is This Jesus?" and "My God", comes "Follow in His Footprints." Michael Green directs this book to readers who feel adrift and alone with a lack of purpose in the world. He stimulates their thinking about personal significance in a highly materialistic world. Readers are led to a most critical choice, wh… Read more…
Satan doesn't usually hit us with an all-out frontal attack. It's the little landmines that do the most damage. They're hidden just below life's surface, and at the slightest misstep-BOOM! Suddenly you find yourself flown right off the path, feeling separated from God and His blessings, humiliated, estranged from the love and respect of friends and family. … Read more…
We all want to live on a peaceful mountaintop where we can look down on the world below without getting hurt. With her trademark humor and style, Patsy Clairmont uses the story of dancing bones in Ezekiel to remind us that life in the valley can be pretty breathtaking.… Read more…
There is a new hunger for spirituality today. People are looking for answers and for a deeper, more true encounter with God. Live the Adventure helps new believers learn about the kingdom of God and the basics of the Christian faith. After accepting Christ's invitation to eternal life through Jesus Christ, readers will learn about the foundations of the Chri… Read more…
Dr. Gary Collins provides a path through the spiritual maze that confronts readers today. Beginning with a look at modern approaches to spirituality, including the New Age and the many new spiritualities it has spawned. Collins guides readers away from society's spiritual overload to a special intimacy with God. Along the way he answers questions such as:… Read more…
Charles Colson has been called, one of the most important social reformers in a generation." Ten years ago in The Body, an important work on how Christians have emphasized individualism to the detriment of the church, or the body. More than a decade later, Colson is back with Being the Body, a revised and updated edition of his award-winning book. It ope… Read more…
The church is the hope of the world when it's working right...and therein lies the problem. Most aren't. This has led both Christians and non-Christians to give up on the church entirely; it has led many others to give up on all existing churches-and maybe even start new ones. But all church can and should be transitioned to a new life. A church is never bey… Read more…
Spend a year reading the Bible with Max Lucado! In this Bible, Max Lucado will guide you through the Scripture day-by-day, with daily readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs, plus a devotional insight.… Read more…
The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the needs of contemporary students of the Bible. This new testament includes a multitude of study aids right in line with the text. Expanded translations and other helps make it possible for you to study the Bible while you read Expanded translations bring out the meanin… Read more…
In this powerful book, prominent Christian speaker and TV personality Tammy Maltby gets specific about the brokenness and pain in her own life and the lives of other "good Christian girls." This book is not a lurid exposé, but an honest and courageous look at the secrets that often lurk behind a "victorious" Christian façade-secrets that range from feeling… Read more…
When you become part of God's family and join a local congregation, you encounter new expectations, privileges, vocabulary, and more. In this accessible book, Pastor John MacArthur shows new Christians how to process all this and "plug in" to the church. He gives converts the big picture of what it means to be a part of the fellowship of believers.… Read more…
Two books in one volume: 1) God has a plan for your life. 2) How to let God solve your problems. From the back cover: In God has a plan for your life, Dr. Stanley explains that there is no such thing as coincidence, luck or good fortune. God is sovereign, and he has a course that he wants you to follow. You can live each day with a sense of hope and assuranc… Read more…