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This book helps readers develop the discipline of coming each day before the Lord in a quiet place for the renewal of their faith, hope, and love through the Lord Jesus. Drawing its title from Psalm 95.2 (“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving”), it contains readings for 365 days of the year, divided into 52 sections (weeks). Each day’s reading includes a scripture from the Psalms or the Sermon on the Mount, focus on a specific topic, a discussion of its meaning, and a prayer. The topics addressed include “Trusting God”, “Nations”, “Parents”, “Babies and ...

Bible Prayers to Guide Your Life includes prayers from Abraham, Mary, Jesus, Elijah, Hannah, and a host of other biblical characters who cried out to God in need, obedience, and praise--showing you an example of how to do the same. This book of topically organized scripture offers prayers straight from the Bible that will equip you with the tools you need to guide your life each day. With scripture on topics such as prayer promises, preparation for prayer, and attitude and conditions for prayer, you will find what God's Word reveals about prayer.

The violence in the Old Testament is one of the biggest obstacles facing Christianity today. Believers regularly identify it as one of the most confounding and challenging aspects of the entire Bible.

Immerse yourself in the NIV New Testament Gospels as they are read by some of country music’s biggest stars. Whether it’s nine-time GRAMMY award winner Hillary Scott reading Luke or legendary Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels reading Mark, you will find encouragement and faith as you listen to Scripture read by some of your favorite performers.

Poignant meditations occasioned by a unique convergence of commemorative events. On Good Friday, April 14, 1995, Christians remembered the crucifixion of Jesus, Jews reenacted the Passover, and the world at large observed the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust. That unusual juxtaposition formed the backdrop as Joel Marcus - a Jew by birth, a Christian by choice - took the pulpit at St. Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland.

Are You Missing Out on the Greatest Relationships of Your Life! If you've loved daily devotionals like Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, have been inspired by contemplative priest like Father Richard Rohr or have enjoyed lectures by Dr. Caroline Leaf who relates the science behind negative thoughts, God and Scriptures, you’ll love The Christian Meditation Journal that will provide you with effective tools and spiritual disciplines to not only recognize your destructive thoughts, inner hurts, and pains, but more importantly, how to root them out so you can live daily with more love, peace...

In this audio Bible study, you will learn that The Old Testament is God's biography, the story of his compassionate encounters with people, and also a prequel to the story of Jesus.

Are you sometimes perplexed with Jesus’s teaching? Do you really want what he wants? Bestselling author Kyle Idleman reveals that the key to the abundant life Jesus promised lies in embracing His inside-out way of life. As he examines Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, Kyle unpacks the many counter-intuitive truths, including: brokenness is the way to wholeness, mourning is the path to blessing, and emptiness is required in order to know true fullness. Ultimately you will discover how Jesus transforms you as you begin to live out these paradoxical principles.

Parenting is a journey filled with love, hope, and sometimes uncertainty. As parents, we long to protect and guide our children, helping them grow into the people God has created them to be. But the truth is, we cannot be with them every moment of every day. In those moments, prayer becomes the greatest tool we have—a direct line to the One who watches over them always. A Parent’s Prayer: Guiding Your Children Through Every Season is a heartfelt guide for parents who want to cover their children in prayer from infancy through adulthood. This book walks with you through the key areas of ...

Prayer & Praise is a treasure trove of thought-provoking messages inspired by the lines of Austen's three preserved prayers. Atop a solid foundation of scripture, these 50 devotional segments (each finishing with prayer and praise) enlist familiar characters and situations from Austen novels to illustrate spiritual principles - in creative, often surprising, ways!

REDISCOVER THE HEART OF ADVENT WORSHIP AND REFLECTION Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and hope—a time to prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth and the fulfillment of God's promises. This book is a guide to deepen your spiritual journey through meaningful worship and thoughtful Bible study. Whether you’re leading a congregation, participating in a small group, or engaging in personal devotion, this resource offers everything needed to make Advent truly impactful. PART ONE: ADULT BIBLE STUDY The Adult Bible Study provides a four-week exploration of Advent’s ...

Do you long for depth in your relationship with God? Do you want to get past the surface and have a deeply spiritual experience where your deepest needs are met and your heart is nurtured? In Moment in the Word, Ron Ovitt takes you on a yearlong voyage through the scriptures that evokes praise, reflection, and worship. On the journey, you will meet with the Living God who will comfort and encourage your soul. Moment in the Word is a collection of powerful meditations that thousands of people turn to every day to gain hope and inspiration. It only takes a moment to read the scripture verse ...

This is an in-depth look at practical and prophetic meanings in the book of Esther. Esther, representing the morning star, is part of a symbolic story of how the people of God triumph after an evil force (Haman) obtains the ring of power and sets a date to completely destroy the people of God. The Lord places the story of Esther in the Bible as a special prophecy regarding the end times we live in and the imminent destruction of evil.

“Your God Will Be My God” is a Biblical study on the book of Ruth exploring the various truths and lessons we can obtain from studying the title character. This book goes verse by verse into Ruth, comparing concepts and scriptures with many other Bible texts. Regardless of how you plan to study the book of Ruth, take your time and glean from the deep spiritual knowledge given.

Science has proven that listening to a text just prior to sleep can significantly improve the retention of that text. The Sacred Sleep series was created primarily with that in mind. Read by 7-time number one Amazon best-selling narrator, Steve Cook, and featuring the text of the Revised Geneva Translation, Sacred Sleep is designed to help you get the rest you need while deepening your faith and drawing you closer to God.

Ninety-nine passages of Scripture offering words of encouragement....

In When We Were Eve, Colleen Mitchell draws on the creation story in Genesis to show women God’s gracious plan for their whole being: body and soul in harmony with themselves, others, creation, and their Creator. Through her own story and those of other women, she explores the many ways women struggle with their bodies and the way a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman can bring them peace and joy.

This book is filled with brief moments of inspiration from the daily Gospel readings for the 2023 Liturgical Calendar.These inspirations come from reflection on the daily Gospel reading using the prayer of Lectio Divina. Lectio is an ancient prayer technique that originated with the church fathers and was further explored and adopted by the Benedictines and many others. Lectio is a way of allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate and teach by way of personalizing Scripture. It consists of progressively reading and praying with a Scripture passage. Each time the Scripture is read there is an ...

From a young age, we all learn that cruel words can wound, but Longing to Belong will show you how Scripture can heal your heart. Join Shawna as she turns to Psalm 139 and reveals seven life-giving affirmations that everyone needs.

In Egypt to Canaan, John Ritchie traces the epic journey of the Israelites from their redemption by blood all the way to the promised land. These incidents in Israel's history are illustrative pictures, or "types" (in the book of Hebrews they are called patterns, figures, and shadows), from which God will teach us important spiritual lessons if we are willing to learn them.