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Savor each new day with him. Jesus is there every day, in every step you take, in every decision you face. His mercies are new every morning. Are you experiencing the joy that can be found in his presence? At the heart of this year-round collection of devotionals are penetrating thoughts on intimate themes such as grace, obedience, change, priorities and God’s promises from Christianity’s most beloved writers and thinkers.

When Dr. Gene Baillie's wife, Gini, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, their world was forever changed. This book shares the lessons that Gini and Gene learned as God led them through - and beyond - their darkest valleys on their own journey home.

Time is one of the most precious gifts that the Lord has given man. In giving people the gift of time, the Lord has ensured that no one may consider himself specially favored or disfavored. In his wondrous love, God has given the president of a populous nation and a simple street sweeper in that nation the same number of hours per day: 24. The president has not been given a 48 hour day while the street sweeper has been given a 24-hour day.

Debbie Macomber has inspired readers with her stories for decades. Now, for the first time, she helps us to understand that our lives are stories, part of a grand narrative that God is writing day by day. With chapters that cover the importance of characters, setting, backstory, and conflict, Macomber uses the elements of a story to show how to understand our own lives better.

Beyond Tim Tebow's exploits as a Heisman-winning football player, he is widely known and respected for his exemplary character and personal excellence, which have made him a role model for millions. When Tim interacts with the public, he often encounters people who feel "stuck" - unable to take action on matters ranging from daily life to pursuing lifelong dreams. In response, Tim often identifies a crippling fear or lack of courage, to which he advises: "Now is the time to take some risks, to quiet the voices of defeat, to step forward and make a mark, because this is the day."

Most of us don't want to spend our lives being time-wasters, space-takers, binge-watchers, or game-players. We want to be difference-makers. But how do we do it? By revealing the way Jesus valued people, best-selling author Kyle Idleman shows us the Jesus way of changing the world - by loving people one at a time.

Most leaders start out with passion, a sense of calling, and a focus on building ministry skills. Such things might get some results, but they are not enough to sustain a healthy ministry - or a healthy life. Beyond the vocational capacities every church planter needs, there's a range of capabilities more difficult to measure but even more essential: What veteran church planter Tim Morey calls spiritual competencies. Morey provides here a practical guide to spiritual formation geared to the unique needs of church planters.

Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter - from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using sacred scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter's life, including how to become a trusting disciple and "cast into the deep".

In this Bible overview, Charles Shefler outlines God’s entire plan, from start to eternal finish, showing how all nations will be redeemed through Israel and the Jewish Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). Its simple, everyday language will help you better understand the Bible, as well as Israel's vital role in the things to come.

Watered-down messages and spiritual "fast food" fail to feed the hunger of those who truly seek the heart of God. What Christians need, according to David Wilkerson, is a confrontational message that will provoke them to righteousness-the message that Jesus alone can satisfy the hunger. Hungry for More of Jesus issues a passionate call to a deep walk of daily discipleship.

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don't have to wonder any more.

Join J.C. Ryle as he explains the benefits of reading (and rereading) the Bible, and find inspiration for your daily devotions in this classic work.

Be encouraged by this amazing personal account of Marilyn Hickey’s extraordinary life of miracles with God. You will get a glimpse of the intimate details of her childhood, young adulthood, and ministry as she shares with extreme transparency the process God used to mold her into His servant, and you will peer into the unique struggles and personal adversities she had to overcome throughout that process. Walk with this unbelievable woman of God and experience the heartaches and the successes she has seen as she ministered to thousands of people in hundreds of nations.

At first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mother’s changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life - and his family’s - forever. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.4 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s one in eight older Americans. More than likely, that figure includes someone you know and love.

Many times people begin in faith, and end in unbelief. This is because they do not see the manifestations of what they believe for. Even Jesus in his own hometown could not help them because of their unbelief! We need to feed our faith, starve our unbelief, and attack our doubts!

Lost for centuries, this ancient text is the believer’s key to unlocking the supernatural lifestyle of first-century believers. In the book of Acts, we glimpse the world-changing community marked by passion, authenticity, and supernatural power that was the early church. How did the early church cultivate these kinds of powerful believers? Where does the modern church fall short? And what if you could access the early Church’s discipleship manual?

The ancient historian Josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of Christ and the early church era. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two Josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 B.C. to A.D. 70, from the time Herod took Jerusalem to become "King of the Jews," to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

Anne, a wife and mother of six, reveals her journey to the heart of Jesus. The messages she hears in her heart, which she believes are from Jesus and Mary, reveal the tender, solicitous love that our Savior has for each one of us. Follow this beautiful blueprint to holiness as given to Anne, a lay apostle. Filled with calm, practical advice from Heaven, these words will give comfort and guidance to all.

There is hope! You can overcome depression and anxiety. Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? In this concise, easy-to-listen-to audiobook, youll discover a wealth of information that will help you break free! Dr. Colbert has taken the confusion away from depression and anxiety and made them simple and easy to understand.

Every follower of Jesus Christ should be able to answer two simple questions: Who is investing in me?Whom am I investing in? God desires to pour an abundance of spiritual and emotional capital into your life - directly and through older and wiser believers. And he wants to use you to pour spiritual and emotional capital into the lives of others. Along the way, you’ll be changed. Others will change. God calls this process of spiritual investing "making disciples". It’s the heart of the Great Commission.