Popular Author Provides the Market's Most Accessible Introduction to the World of Jesus' TimeTo understand Jesus' life and ministry, we need to understand the history and culture of his world. Marty, author of the popular The Whole Bible Story, provides readers with a thoroughly readable, easy-to-understand history of Israel leading up to the tim… Read more…
When the World Trade Center crumbled in 2001, it was only the beginning of a season of evil and unrest that continues to evolve every day. It would be hard not to be frightened when each news report is more terrifying than the last. In this newly revised and updated edition of his post 9/11 book Why, God?, Charles Swindoll points us to the great Scriptures a… Read more…
We were created by an infinitely creative God to reflect his love and character to the world. One way we do that is by continuing his creative work. In this energizing book, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and other creatives reimagine our work as service to God and others, addressing such penet… Read more…
The author of My Beautiful Idol is on a quest to be successful—in a lucrative job at an advertising agency, in ministry work, even in his relationships. And in a futile attempt to control the sources of love and security, he has turned these things into idols he can keep in his soul's back pocket. He pulls the idols out when he feels vulnerable and… Read more…
If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world?Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world—the beauty of God’s creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others—and the reality that this world is fallen and broken, in need of r… Read more…
Break free from the thoughts that are holding you captive Have your thoughts become stumbling blocks to your progress? Do old feelings come back again and again to haunt you? To live the life God has for you, it is not enough to just address your habitual patterns of behavior. Your mind must learn to think in new ways. Routine tracks of thought … Read more…
The world is full of good things.Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. College football. Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. But what happens to these earthly pleasures when Jesus shows up? Do the things of earth grow strangely dim? Or does he shine in all that’s fair?In this book, Joe Rigney offers a breath of fresh air to Christians who are burde… Read more…
Doyle Dykes is one of the premier fingerstyle guitarists in the world. When guitar great Chet Atkins was asked a few years ago who he'd pay money to go see, his answer was, "People like Doyle Dykes, who is just an amazing fingerpicker, I think." He has thrilled secular and church audiences all over the world, from the Grand Ole Op… Read more…
This fascinating parable will help readers answer some of lifes most perplexing, vital questions. The work will inspire believers to consider the big picture of their own lives from an entirely different perspective--one that holds the key to lifes ultimate purpose.… Read more…
Shines a practical light on the spiritual disciplines that have been in use since the time of Abraham. In a sense, every day of our lives is labor. It is questionable if you can ever be exactly the same person waking up on two consecutive days. How are spiritual sojourners to cope with the constant change? Many are beginning to explore the ancient Christi… Read more…
D. L. Moody writes, “It is like this. When a man enters the army, he is a member of the army the moment he enlists; he is just as much a member as a man who has been in the army ten or twenty years. But enlisting is one thing, and participating in a battle another.”Originally published in 1894, The Overcoming Life is one of those little books… Read more…
The modern seeker-sensitive church is not getting the job done. It has failed to impact our culture for Christ because it has sacrificed the power of the Holy Spirit in the pursuit of social relevance.Sacred Fire is a call for us to return to the excitement of Book of Acts Christianity. It’s for anyone who asks, "What's irrelevant about the Ho… Read more…
