In every age, the church must consider what it means to gather together to worship God.If the church is primarily the people who follow the risen Christ, then its worship should be "gospel-centered." But where might the church find an example of such worship for today?In this Dynamics of Christian Worship volume, scholar, worship leader, and songwriter Zac H… Read more…
Journey Further into Favorite Psalms to Refresh Your SpiritMake the most of each week with the hope, comfort, and wisdom available to you in the book of Psalms. This devotional mines the riches within the beloved passages of select psalms and offers gems of truth you can carry close to your heart day by day.With recommended verses to read, a snippet from the… Read more…
When you pray, are your thoughts all over the place sometimes? You're not alone but don’t worry, because God has got this covered for us every day.Max Lucado knows what it feels like to struggle with prayer. The sign-up sheet for Prayer 101 in the Bible contains some familiar apostles - the first followers of Jesus needed some prayer guidance, too.… Read more…
"Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).During Jesus' earthly ministry, the disciples made this request of Him. He answered them with what has become known as the Lord's Prayer. Today, nearly 2,000 years later, do we as followers of Jesus Christ have a passion for prayer? Do we desire to speak with our heavenly Father? And are the prayers we utter ef… Read more…
When you talk to God, do you ever feel as if you are not getting through?You're not alone. At some point, most believers find themselves grappling with difficult questions like Would God really talk to me personally? and How do I know it's truly God talking, and not my own thoughts? But here's the good news: Hearing God is simpler than you think.… Read more…
Life can get tough sometimes, even for Christians. Having a regular serving of encouragement, then, is vital to our Christian health.
As nourishment for our faith, author Betty Terry Smith bids us dine on Taters and Peas, her sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted blend of prose and poetry uniting ingredients of everyday life into a hearty helping of… Read more…
Jesus Listens® Discussion Guide is a companion to Jesus Listens by Sarah Young. Jesus Listens, the newest 365-day devotional prayer book from Sarah Young, bestselling author of Jesus Calling, takes you on a year-long journey to develop a meaningful prayer life. Devotional prayers based on scripture will lead you into a deeper, richer relationship with Go… Read more…
Every blessing, every breakthrough, and every miracle can be traced back to the prayers that were prayed by you or for you. Join Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, as he equips you to become an extraordinary influence in the lives of your children through one simple practice: praying for them.Praying Circles… Read more…
Want More From Your Prayer Life?If you’re dissatisfied in your prayer life, wanting to be more consistent in prayer, or looking to deepen your intimacy with God, then this 8-week Bible study was written for you. It examines the prayers of eight biblical characters and teaches you how to pray like the prayer warriors who went before you. You&rsq… Read more…
This collection of eighty theologically rich and beautifully written prayers and meditations, adapted from Puritan prayers and prose, will enrich and deepen your prayer life.
While retaining the dignity and beauty of the original language, Tim Chester has updated key words and phrases, making the book accessible to modern readers… Read more…