It is nearly impossible to over-estimate your value to God.To answer the complaints of the religious leaders of his time, Jesus told a large crowd three stories in quick succession. In each story something of value was lost or out of place. In the first story it was a sheep. In the second it was a silver coin. In the third and most compelling story, what went missing was a son.The words spoken by Jesus revealed God’s heart for those misplaced in this life. Though many had b...

In the untamed wilderness, where towering trees cast long shadows and the symphony of nature echoes through the air, there lived an extraordinary black bear named Bruno. From his playful cubhood to his formidable adulthood, Bruno's life was a captivating tapestry woven with adventure, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the wild. Join Harry Perry Robinson on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of Bruno, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his existence in the unforgi...

In the study of American law, originalism is primarily a theory about the meaning of the Constitution—that its meaning can only change when its words change. Originalism also appears in biblical theology as a theory on the meaning of the Bible—that its meaning is that intended by the original authors. Originalism in Theology and Law: Comparing Perspectives on the Bible and the Constitution offers a study of originalism in both the Bible and the Constitution. While there are significant con...

Grow closer to God as you navigate life's challenges with these forty simple prayers to help guide your journey.Do you ever get distracted when you pray? Do your thoughts zig, then zag, then zig again—your head swarming with all the things you need to do that day? If so, there is hope.Max Lucado knows what it feels like to struggle with prayer. If you can relate, never fear! The sign-up sheet for Prayer 101 in the Bible contains some famili...

Eyes will open. Wings will spread. And the Kingdom will be advanced. We are in a new hour, a new season. It is one where the Lord is inviting His people to have a greater impact and influence than ever before. It is birthed from embracing Him in His fullness. And as we do, we become more fully equipped to do all that He reveals to us. For years, the prophetic and apostolic gifts have been thought of as independent – separate giftings for separate offices. But all of God has been given to a...

Give mom encouragement and spiritual strength with Scripture readings and guided prayers.No one knows more than moms how quickly the chaos of daily life can become overwhelming. But where can they turn for peace and rest in the midst of mayhem? In Pocket Prayers for Moms, bestselling author Max Lucado points to the source of all hope and strength in forty scriptures and guided prayers written with moms in mind.In Pocket Prayers...

An easy way to help young girls see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives.The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He li...

God ways are not our ways and HIS thoughts are not our thoughts. More of HIM.... Less of Me explains how God has revealed himself to me. How HE has used what was meant for my destruction to bring me closer to HIM and how HE has given me a deeper revelation of what was accomplished through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

During a school year, a student’s calendar is filled with term papers, homework, football games, play rehearsals, band concerts, and so much more. It’s easy to get caught up in all the activity and forget to take a deep breath.Make it Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year is a unique devotional that provides students with encouragement for each day, as they count down the 180 days until the end of their school year. Each devotion features a short inspirational thought o...

As women, we face thousands of opinions about who we should be, what we should look like, or what we should have accomplished by now. There's a huge temptation to compare ourselves with others, question our significance and many of us wonder if we'll ever break free from what other people think.God made you on purpose for a purpose and in Him, you are enough for whatever it is that He has put on the inside of you to accomplish. In her newest book, You Are Enough, multi-passionate entrepren...

Have you ever struggled in your ministry? There are times when each of us will, and it won't be easy. Ministry is not an easy task by any means, and it is our hope that we can offer you, our readers, a few resources to use in your everyday ministries. The content in this little eBook is meant to be a small part of that.

The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? You may believe that the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is fiction, nothing but a myth or fairy tale. But what if really happened? Would it even matter? And would it matter to you? In He Is Risen! Daniel Kolenda addresses some common questions about the resurrection, starting with the most basic: Did it really happen? Presenting some of the evidence for the resurrection, He Is Risen! also invites you to consider another question: Who ...