In the Secrets of the Vine Bible Study: Leader''s Edition, Bruce Wilkinson shows groups how the three Secrets of the Vine introduced in the bestselling book are supported throughout Scripture. This insightful Bible study provides a personal encounter with the life-changing teaching of Jesus in John 15, an inspiring look at God''s intervention in His people''s lives from Bible times to the present, a practical approach to a meaningful relationship with Him, and a visual and interactive learning tool for individual or group use. Topical, conversational, and application-oriented, the question-and-answer format makes this flexible four-week study an ideal resource for the first-time or veteran group leader.
Compiled with the help of teenagers, Stories for a Teen's Heart: Book 2 offers more than one hundred new and inspiring stories that today's young readers will cherish. Teens will discover a fresh way of looking at life as they read about friendship, heroes, growing up, love, faith, compassion, tough times, and motivation in this latest release in the bestselling Stories for the Heart book series. The sometimes tender, sometimes funny, and always thoughtful stories provide wisdom and heart-tugging truths that will uplift teens everywhere.
The Angel of Mercy series follows the adventures of certified medical nurse Breanna Baylor as she seeks to serve her fellow man and restore her relationship with her true love-John Stranger of the Journeys of the Stranger series-in the post-Civil War West. A Promise for Breanna finds the heroine face to face with Frank Miller, the man who once broke her heart and led her to mistrust men, sabotaging her relationship with John Stranger. Suspense, danger, romance, and spiritual truth each play a part in this compelling story that draws readers into the life of an angel of mercy.
HER ENEMY WILL STOP AT NOTHING FOR CONTROL…SHE WILL RISK EVERYTHING FOR FREEDOM. A horrific crime shatters Lisa Harper’s idyllic childhood. Her father is dead and her desperate mother, Annie, quickly marries Dutch Hauk, an abusive monster who soon reveals his hatred for Lisa. To protect her, Annie defies her ruthless husband and forfeits custody to a trusted friend. Enraged, Dutch vows to keep Annie and Lisa apart—and he does. Years later, though keenly aware of Dutch’s evil intent, Lisa and her mother seize a chance to be a family, safe in a home where love dwells. But they fail to fathom how far Dutch will go to keep his vow. Determined to control his women, Dutch proves resourceful. His associates in crime are feared at the highest levels across the globe—and for Lisa they plan a fate worse than death. Yet she too has formidable connections, including former Special Operations Officer Mark Taylor. Burdened by his own traumatic past, Mark has loved Lisa from afar. Now, for Lisa and her mother to survive, Mark must risk his life—and even more difficult for him, he must trust God. All as one question haunts them: Can Mark and Lisa untangle these deadly ties before it’s too late? “Vicki Hinze has…talent for transforming the unlikely into something beautiful.”—PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
In the same tender, uplifting, and heart-warming style of Stories For The Heart is this wonderful collection of stories selected for a woman''s heart. These inspirational stories by communicators like Ruth Graham, Gigi Tchividjian, Kay James, and Luci Swindoll instill Christian values and virtues. They motivate, encourage, and honor women. These are timeless treasures selected to inspire your thoughts and stir your soul. Revel in laughter and friendship. Cherish special moments that reach across generations. And be encouraged by tender stories of compassion that are sure to tug at your heart.
Compiled by the creator of the bestselling Stories for the Heart series, Stories for a Faithful Heart features devotional readings to lift spirits, warm hearts, and touch souls. Highlighting the work of today''s most respected Christian authors -- such as Max Lucado, Kay Arthur, and Billy Graham -- Stories for a Faithful Heart offers true inspiration and solid take-away value to readers of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of maturity. Ideal for both personal use and gift-giving, this devotional exposes readers to a wide range of writings, all nudging them ever closer to the Lord.
In Gettin'' There, bestselling author Steve Farrar delves into the book of Psalms to give men a new sense of continuity, direction, purpose, and perspective. The Psalms are like a marked trail through life, showing that others have walked ahead and faced many of the challenges, temptations, heartaches, and perplexities that men will encounter on their journeys. Farrar shows that when a man begins to understand that the strong and caring hand of God is sovereign over everything in his life -- including his trials and heartaches -- his confidence, hope, and joy will increase dramatically in the God who created him and desires to use him.
Like the tender and uplifting original edition of Stories for a Woman''s Heart, this new collection of stories from the bestselling Stories for the Heart series will inspire and stir the souls of women. More than one hundred selections -- including many from today''s most loved and respected Christian communicators -- offer encouragement on topics such as friendship, love, virtue, motherhood, memories, and faith. Whether savored in a quiet moment alone or shared with friends and family, these stories provide timeless joy that women are sure to cherish.
This rerelease of the popular Stories for a Man''s Heart is an enjoyable collection of quotes, humorous stories, and short stories selected just for a man''s heart, repackaged in an attractive new cover. These uplifting, feel-good, and motivational stories will inspire men to be "all they can be." The book features contributions from many of today''s most respected and loved communicators and is divided into sections on virtue, love, motivation, encouragement, fatherhood, sports, legacy, and faith. Each inspiring story touches on the values and virtues that mean the most to men.
A leader must stand tall enough for his followers to find him. "As the God-appointed captain of his family," says Steve Farrar, "a man faces the challenge of spying out the social territory, marking danger zones, and taking stands to protect those in his charge." It''s an active leadership role -- and Farrar''s been training men to succeed in it for over ten years. In this paperback rerelease of his popular Standing Tall, the men''s ministries leader "walks tall" through America -- observing politics, abortion, the gay movement, media trends, and the loss of our "moral boundaries." Farrar offers men sure biblical foundations on which to stand for faith-based living -- closing with "Seven Ways to Help Your Kids Stand Tall." A study guide/appendix makes it great for group use, too!
In the war-ravaged African nation of Sudan, slavery is a way of life. Islamic fundamentalists in the north capture women and children-many of them Christian-in the south and sell them to other northern Muslim as servants and concubines. There they live on table scraps and are forced to convert to Islam. Their stories are devastating, yet their capacity for hope is an inspiration to the world. Let My People Go is the gripping, heartrending, sometimes infuriating first person account of a 1997 mission to return Sudanese slaves to their southern homeland, buy them, and set them free in the name of the Lord. It is a story you will never forget.
Do women really spend more time in the bathroom? Are men truly more gifted when it comes to handling the remote control? Will women ever understand the intense concentration demanded by Monday Night Football? Chuck and Barb Snyder (who reveal that their only area of compatibility is having the same kids and grandkids) tackle these and other questions in Incompatibility: (Still) Grounds for a Great Marriage, an entertaining, insightful, and sensible primer on marriage for Christian couples. Ten years after their popular original book, they''ve teamed up again to present new material and elaborate on their original themes. Readers will learn that differences between couples are actually part of God''s plan for marriage and should be viewed as assets, not liabilities.
Writing 2,500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel predicted a Russian-Islamic invasion of Israel in the last days. The third book in Mark Hitchcock''s fascinating prophecy series explains the relevance of this prediction to today''s world. First, he establishes how the current global scene sets the stage for this event and focuses on the identity of the invading nations (those mentioned in Ezekiel are like a Who''s Who of Israel''s current enemies). Hitchcock then considers the time and motives for their attack. Finally, he discusses God''s dramatic intervention that will pave the way for the Antichrist''s worldwide empire.
In this seventh installment in the Hannah of Fort Bridger series, twin tragedies set the stage for God''s glorious provision. A vicious mountain lion attack leaves beautiful, young rancher Carrie Wright a widow. An outlaw on his way to prison escapes the law long enough to shoot Doug McClain''s wife, making him the lonely father of a young daughter. Then heroine Hannah Cooper, newly widowed herself, comforts Carrie with the knowledge that while God''s servants will tread through the valley of weeping, they will also keep moving toward another mountaintop. When employment opportunities bring Doug and Carrie together, unexpected sparks fly and finally they can envision a future "beyond the valley."
Nothing’s going to stop Kyla…until the ground crumbles beneath her feet.Kyla Justice has arrived. Her company, Justice Construction, is one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful companies in the Pacific Northwest. And yet, something is missing. Not until she’s called on to build a center for inner-city kids does she realize what it is: her sense of purpose. Now nothing can stop her, not the low budget, not supply problems, not gang opposition, not her boyfriend’s suggestion that she sell her business and marry him–and most especially not that disagreeable Rafael Murphy.Rafe Murphy understands battle. Wounded in action, this Force Recon Marine carries the scars–and the nightmares–to prove it. Though he can’t fight overseas any longer, he’s found his place as a warrior in the civilian world. So he soldiers on, trusting that one of these days, God will reveal to him why Rafe survived the ambush in Iraq. That day has arrived. Kyla and Rafe both discover that determination alone won’t carry them through danger and challenges. When gang violence threatens their very foundations, there’s only one way to survive: rely on each other, be real–and surrender to God. In other words, risk everything…
When we settle for our own dreams, we settle for too little. God promises "to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" in each of our lives (Eph. 3:20, NIV). John Avant shares true stories of God''s passion touching lives around the world and helps readers discern God''s dreams for themselves - challenging them to put an end to boring living. As readers see God''s passionate adventure lived out all around them every day, they''ll eagerly accept His invitation to be a part of it - to live a life beyond their imagination!
Stories for a Teen''s Heart: Book Three features this series'' best stories yet reviewed by teenage readers -- over 100 selections showing teens making a difference among their friends and peers. Captivating stories on themes such as family, friends, tough times, character, and doing the right thing will encourage teens to make wise choices and put God first.
Men''s conference speaker and bestselling author Steve Farrar takes readers through the Psalms to see how David endured crushing pressure and fiery trials and emerged a great man, shaped by the hand of God. Men facing difficult challenges in life will relate to chapters on Depression, Betrayal, When Your Family Is Falling Apart, Living With a Bad Decision, Living With Your Critics, and When Your Career Is Interrupted. Farrar encouragingly illustrates how David depended on God to overcome the same sins and trials -- still remaining "a man after God''s own heart."
Readers will continue to cherish the uplifting stories found in this third collection of Stories for the Heart. These touching selections-divided into the topics of friendship, encouragement, love, inspiration, family, memories, life, and faith-honor togetherness and celebrate relationships nurtured by time, laughter, and tears. Contributors include many of today''s most loved and respected Christian communicators. This treasury of more than one hundred tender stories satisfies the deep longing each of us has to have our heart entwined with another''s.
Not Ashamed: The Story of Jews for Jesus chronicles the exciting birth and development of this high-powered evangelistic movement. Historian Ruth Tucker presents an unbiased, clear perspective on the fresh band of youthful zealots who, led by Martin "Moishe" Rosen, took to the streets of San Francisco in the early 1970s to win their world for Christ. Their compelling sidewalk evangelism and "broadsiding" of passersby with pointed, self-published tracts, produced massive conversions in the "Jesus People" era, and almost immediate conflict with Orthodox Jewish church leaders, who held that no one could be a Christian and a Jew at the same time. Fascinating reading!
This rerelease of the popular original edition continues to speak to parents in a society where "family values" no longer seem to exist. If anything, today''s community standards threaten the family. Airwaves and movie theaters are drenched with obscenities; perversion is glorified; divorce is cheap and easy; "safe sex" is promoted instead of abstinence; parental authority is undermined; sex roles are confused. For children, such cultural chaos is crippling. But in Real Family Values, parents will learn how to sort through today''s moral confusion, remove it from their homes, and change the world by zeroing in on the part they love most: their families.
More than a book about praying together, this collection of dynamic resources motivates and guides couples into meaningful prayer! Statistics show that when couples pray together divorce rates plummet to less than 1 percent. Outspoken "prayer warrior" Cheri Fuller takes aim at interference to couples praying together by providing accessible tools to unite them before God. Each chapter offers a brief vignette about real people, a Scripture verse, a prayer exercise, and a "parting thought" for couples to ignite them in prayer. Fuller promises a "double blessing" to readers who pray this way -- the joy of experiencing answered prayer and the fulfillment of deepening marital intimacy.
A follow-up to the popular original, A Match Made In Heaven: Volume II is brimming with stories that will encourage singles, stir happy memories, ignite romance for married couples, and comfort the widowed. Despite the negative publicity and grim divorce statistics that surround marriage today, many unions survive and thrive because of couples'' faith and commitment to God and to one another. Featuring married couples from all ages and walks of life, this book of inspirational love stories offers hope, exhortation, and biblical values, reinforcing the truth that God cares about every aspect of our lives...including marriage.
Alice Gray has compiled 110 inspirational stories that are sure to touch the hearts of teens in this title in the bestselling Stories for the Heart series. Through an even blend of humorous, often poignant tales, teens will be encouraged in life''s journey and reassured that they are not alone on the road to becoming adults. Many popular CBA authors offer valuable insights into the human condition in a manner that is warm and uplifting. Stories for a Teen''s Heart will revitalize the spirits of young people.
In this day and age it''s no longer shocking to hear of an athlete who has strangled his coach or one who has been arrested for violence and drug use. One can drive down the street and see bumper stickers suggesting people "Question Authority" or "I don''t lie, cheat or steal unnecessarily". Respect for authority in both professional sports and in society is at an all time low. In his book It Takes Respect, Aeneas Williams describes the biblical model for honoring and submitting to those in authority over us.
Sometimes a lost love is found years later and other times divine intervention is the only explanation for A Match made In Heaven! Then as now we find ourselves in a world where news of the spectacular and the sensational often overshadows the small but special moments of greatness, of extraordinary acts by ordinary men and women. Such is the story of a German war bride and an American soldier, or an 85 year old doctor who thought she was only wedded to her work, or a widow with three children and very little money, or a workaholic who couldn''t find love right under his nose. . .read on and learn to believe again that life is full, exhilarating and love is all around us
Original and inspiring, this unique volume offers readers a collection of creative writings based on Scriptures that relate to the life of Christ. Each episode takes the reader through a cycle of friendship with Jesus-from acquaintance to deeply committed friend. Along the way, the reader will be drawn closer to Jesus through the eyes of characters who literally met him and, in so doing, discovered the likability and lovability of the Master.
A sequel to Stories for the Heart, More Stories for the Heart offers up over one hundred stories that hug readers'' hearts and encourage their souls. This treasury of timeless tales-written by some of the best Christian communicators today-offers a wealth of compassion and love certain to minister to multiple generations. Readers will find themselves sharing these uplifting tales in conversation and letting the stories'' wisdom inspire their thinking. These are stories that will add flavor to readers'' views...and will be carried in their hearts. Whether read during peaceful moments spent cuddled up by the fire, during moments basking in the sunshine...or during read-aloud family times with loved ones, More Stories for the Heart is certain to encourage the soul.
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