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The battle for prayer--transforming drudgery into joy and life-giving intimacy with God. We know that prayer is important--it's the lifeblood of the Christian life. But almost all believers find prayer to be hard. We can experience discouragement or disillusionment in our prayer lives. We get distracted and disheartened.What can we do if we're in a season of drought or have never experienced a rich life of prayer? And how can we sustain a mean...

Bullied by the most popular girl in school, twelve-year-old Elita's struggle to fit in crescendos when she is accused of a horrible crime, but with her newfound faith, she learns she always has a seat with Jesus.

Reclaiming the art of Scripture memorizationWriter, mother, and lover of Scripture Glenna Marshall shows us that to love God with our hearts, we must first love him with our minds. Scripture memorization causes us to think deeply about God, which leads to intimacy and trust. Scripture memory bolsters our daily faith, grows us in discernment, and gives us courage to walk through trials. It arms us with what we need to share the gospel, to fight...

A joy-filled expedition into experiencing God's majestic, everywhere presence.The Swiss Alps, songbirds, and supernovas. God speaks though His creation. And you don't have to be gifted in science to be awakened to His majesty.How does God speak through His creation, and what is He saying? Chapters include interviews with leading scientists and connect creation to its Creator. With the primary foundation that Jesus is the mediator of both salva...

Ten-year-old Pax and his best friend, Jayni, meet Wilmer--a comical bellbird who introduces them to a magical realm of delightful and bewitching creatures.The children sail a vast sea, navigate a frightening forest, and summit a perilous mountain in search of a mysterious man who might be able to heal Pax. The kids face their fears and the lurking evil that threatens to destroy them.Will the mysterious healer meet their dreams and expectations...

We believe . . . an ancient creed is essential for today. Tozer valued the church creeds and used them as he preached and taught. This book draws on four previously published essays and several articles that have never been published. Tozer brings the reader through the essential facets of the Christian faith through the Apostles' Creed: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy SpiritWhat it means that Jesus was Crucified, Resurrected, Ascen...

It's complicated!For centuries the Middle East conflict was framed as "Arabs vs. Israel." Now, in the aftermath of the recent Persian Gulf crisis, the political situation seems more difficult to understand. And you won't find answers on cable news!Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish studies at Moody Bible Institute, offers clarity by explaining current events in light of biblical history. For starters, the Islamic Republic of Iran is nei...

We all wish we could go back. In Go Outside, the Wilsons imagine the advice they'd give if they could travel back in time. Like Solomon in Ecclesiastes, as we get older, we lament and regret the desires and behaviors of our youth. But what if you could avoid some of the pitfalls and pain so many people experience?You can build your legacy now based on important biblical counsel. Filled with warmth and personal stories, the Wilsons explore topi...

We live in a performance-based world--but happy and hope-filled marriages thrive on grace. Marriage was God's idea, so we know He designed it to be very, very good. But why do most marriages look disengaged, unappealing, or at best a bit stagnant? For Brad and Marilyn, "the honeymoon was over before the honeymoon was even over." Both found themselves disillusioned and disappointed. But a revelation of God's grace transformed their hearts and r...

Now more than ever, kids need to explore the Bible for themselves.In this kids Bible study, Rebecca McLaughlin and her young theologian daughters Miranda (12) and Eliza (10) guide your kids through the book of Mark. At its heart, this is a study of a person: Jesus. Through sixty-six days, your kids will get to understand more of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Mark's Gospel was based on the memories of Jesus' disciple Peter. Since Peter ...

We are living in a me-focused, treat-yourself world--a world that incessantly encourages us to focus on ourselves. But a life turned inward--rather than focused on God--brings peril and confusion. When we fail to know God properly, we become selfish and hopeless. Pastor Jonathan Griffiths shows us how God Alone can transform us. With pastoral warmth and heart, Griffiths shows us God in all His beauty and goodness. Readers will gain knowledge o...

The Lord's Prayer is a treasure trove for every Christian's spiritual journey.Every day, Christians around the world recite the Lord's Prayer. But could we drink more deeply from this sacred gift? Author and Bible teacher Becky Harling thinks so--after immersing herself in the Our Father prayer, she has found herself more deeply and profoundly in love with Jesus and passionate about following Him. In this 6-week Bible study, Becky shares six l...

Faraway lands, fear, and faith--Ruth paves the way for our story.When author and military spouse Jessica Manfre was reading the book of Ruth, she had an epiphany. Ruth is the story of every military spouse. In the book of Ruth, we witness a woman's brave journey--one of loneliness and loyalty. A story of love and faith. Does that sound familiar? These are the hallmarks of the military life. While our lives are often fraught with heartache, lon...

Daily readings to align you with God's great agendaIt seems that everyone has an agenda. People have plans, programs, things they want to accomplish, and the way they want to accomplish them. God has an agenda too, something He wants to accomplish His way.This agenda, according to Scripture, is God's Kingdom, which is an alternative to the kingdom of this world. God's people are not limited by the choices the world offers but are called to liv...

Downcast, Dejected--even the Dead--find themselves in the wake of Jesus' love.Just who exactly did Jesus love? Author Jessica Thompson intimately engages the gospel narratives and helps the reader explore who and how Jesus loves. What does Jesus have to say to the Doubter or the Denier? How does he address the Discouraged, the Fearful, or the Outcast? Have you ever felt Forgotten or Faint-hearted? He Loved Them shows the interactions of Jesus ...

You're tired. Tired in your body. Tired in your soul. At times, life feels hard, chaotic, or just mind-numbingly ordinary. All Who are Weary was born out of Sarah J. Hauser's own story--her depression, grief, and tears. Sarah, no stranger to weariness, invites us to join her in bringing our heavy burdens to JesusReaders find deep, lasting rest by throwing off nine soul-crushing burdens: worthlessness, condemnation, worry, self-sufficiency, ins...

The Bible is God's masterpiece and gift to you--claim it for all that it's worth.Bible scholar and lover of God's Word James Coakley wants to share fourteen invaluable strategies that will bring our Scripture study to life.The Bible is historical, true, and it's also great literature. Coakley opens our eyes to the dramatic and poetical ways God communicates to us. Readers will acquire practical strategies to engage in God's Word and general gu...

There has hardly ever been in my ministry a series of sermons to which I have given more time, more pain and more prayer than I did to this series from Philippians 3.A. W. Tozer describes the Christian as a modern-day Lazarus who hears the call to arise--but can't escape the grave clothes. In this new series of sermon transcriptions, Tozer reveals how to live with freedom.Toward a Deeper Faith gives us Tozer's sermons on: Considering Perfectio...

Will we be one nation under God or a divided nation apart from God? If we don't answer that question correctly, and quickly, we won't be much of a nation at all.The kingdom agenda reflects the comprehensive rule of God over every area of life--including the political realm. What is the link between God and government?How do we answer questions about the sanctity of life, the importance of the family, and social justice?Which political party sh...

Is happily-ever-after a myth--or can you experience something even better? Couples don't ride off into the sunset after their honeymoon. The truth is marriage is hard.Bob and Dannah Gresh have been there. But they decided to participate in God's redemption story. Together they discovered something better than romance: a love that endures.Whether your relationship is suffering from pornography, addiction, an affair, or just years of unhappiness...