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At age twenty-two, Charles Haddon Spurgeon was the most popular preacher of his day. The "Prince of Preachers" shared his pulpit with Dwight L. Moody, Hudson Taylor, and George Mueller, and was responsible for leading Oswald Chambers to Christ. His messages touched countless hearts and lives, and thousands came to Christ under his evangelistic influence. Spurgeon helped to start more than forty churches and was a major influence on Christian leaders...
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The best of the best-stories, one-liners, and jokes from some of today's funniest Christian speakers and best-selling writers This new book, like its best-selling predecessors, is packed with the kind of smiles and smirks, chuckles and giggles that thousands of readers have come to love and expect. It includes some of the funniest stories from today's Christian writers like Barbara Johnson, John Ortberg, Mark Buchanan, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman,...
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100 Illustrated NIV Verses That Reveal the Goodness of Scripture Through beautifully hand-lettered and illustrated Bible verses, The Beautiful Word will inspire you with the hope found in Scripture.
One hundred Bible passages are taken from the New International Version®, including many treasured favorites, such as Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4:13. With a short, though-provoking reflection alongside each illustrated Scripture, this highly designed...
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"Prayer is God's gift to us, a banquet of good things to feed our inner life, as we respond to the invitation to his feast of peace, forgiveness, challenge and love." If our lives are an open book to God, prayer is the dialogue we share with him over its pages. The Book of a Thousand Prayers is a collection of wise and honest prayers to God about his concerns and ours: who he is to us and who we are to him, and how we experience life, death, relationships,...
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The best of the best-stories, one-liners, and jokes from some of today's funniest Christian speakers and best-selling writers This new book, like its best-selling predecessors, is packed with the kind of smiles and smirks, chuckles and giggles that thousands of readers have come to love and expect. It includes some of the funniest stories from today's Christian writers like Barbara Johnson, John Ortberg, Mark Buchanan, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman,...
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A Devotional Magazine for Women.
This devotional magazine is for women, age forty and beyond, whose lives are filled with struggles, sorrows, joys, and triumphs at home, work, church, and in the community. It offers inspirational thoughts and wise insights from women who have triumphed through similar trials. It also shows how to pass on a legacy of faith, wisdom, and love to others.
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Mark Batterson has a surprising secret weapon to parenting: prayer. Batterson shares a perfect blend of biblical yet practical advice that will revolutionize parents' prayer lives by giving them a guide describing seven important ways to pray for their children, such as praying for a hedge of protection and forming prayer circles.
Using stories and experience, Batterson shares seven prayer circles that will help parents pray for their kids. In this...
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Create a wedding that reflects your Christian values with this guide to wedding traditions. Do you know where your favorite wedding traditions came from? Do you want to create a wedding that reflects your Christian faith and practice? From "something borrowed, something blue" to white veils and bridal gowns, from orange blossoms to tossing rice at the happy couple, you'll learn about the meaning and historical significance of traditions for before,...
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Like The Story, The Story Devotional will guide readers through the overarching narrative of the Bible in 365 days. Combining Scripture with bite-sized reflections and a daily takeaway, readers will be able to work their way through God's epic Story and focus on His plan for their lives. Following the same chronological organization as The Story, readers will see their lives in a whole new light, with purpose as part of God's eternal story. Using...
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Are you a working mom? You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing and all the demands you face-at work and at home. Each devotional speaks to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, hope, and rest.
100 Devotions for the Working Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy,...
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In our culture, where social media "friends" trump real-life relationships, people have never been more isolated and lonely. 365 Devotions to Love God and Love Others Well helps us experience God's perfect love for us and enables us to love others in a meaningful, honest, and profound way.
Everyone wants to love and be loved, but we lack the time and the intentionality to forge lasting relationships. We go about our days feeling battered and broken,...
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No matter how difficult life seems, you will find more joy when you choose gratitude. Boost your happiness and deepen your walk with God by becoming aware of all you have to appreciate. 365 Devotions for a Thankful Heart is a daily devotional that will inspire you to slow down, recognize God's gifts, and be grateful for all His blessings.
This yearlong devotional includes:
• a short daily reading encouraging you to open your heart with gratitude...
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Does anxiety interfere with your joy? God knew His people would suffer from anxiety even though He warned us not to worry about our lives. But He didn't leave us alone to suffer from the worry that life brings.
In The God of Comfort, you'll find Scripture and reflections that will guide, support, and assure you that God is with you through every trial. God's Word is chock-full of rich insight on everything from trusting the Lord, to bringing your...
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It's hard to believe sometimes, but the God who created the universe and everything in it desires a relationship with each of us. God knew you before you were born. He hears your prayers, wants to come near to you, and plans for you to have abundant life.
In Draw Near to God, you'll find Scripture and reflections that will guide, support, and assure you that your heavenly Father loves you and longs to spend time with you. You'll encounter His grace...
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Journey through the teachings of St. Augustine in this 90-day devotional that will help you reorient your life with God at the center.
We all yearn for greater contentment. We try new planners, new apps, new jobs, new diets, and new relationships hoping that one more change will finally make our lives feel right. But no matter what we do, the peace we seek feels out of reach. How can we find the meaning and purpose we long for?
Fourth-century philosopher...
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With journaling space, Scripture quotes, and thoughtful devotions, 100 Things God Loves About You is the perfect gift book reminder of God's love for anyone feeling lonely, busy, or simply not enough-including you!
There's no better feeling than knowing you are loved, yet many of us struggle to accept God's abundant, unconditional love for us. 100 Things God Loves About You includes 100 Bible verses and reflections about how high, how deep, and how...
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Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs offers tangible reminders of God's wisdom and meaningful reflections in just 10 minutes. For the days when you need help discerning direction, 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs is the perfect way to engage with God.
This devotional invites you into Proverbs, the book of wisdom. Realign your heart with God's as you read through the Scripture and spend...
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Today, many thoughtful and compassionate Christians are addressing the challenge of alleviating poverty. But while much progress has been made, many well-intentioned efforts have led Christians to actions that are not only ineffective, but leave the most vulnerable in a worse situation than before. Is there a better answer?
Combining biblical exegesis with proven economic principles, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty equips Christians...
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