Can it ever get better? This is the question Benjamin Watson is asking. In a country aflame with the fallout from the racial divide—in which Ferguson, Charleston, and the Confederate flag dominate the national news, daily seeming to rip the wounds open ever wider—is there hope for honest and healing conversation? For finally coming to understand each other on issues that are ultimately about so much more than black and white?An NFL tight end for the New Orleans Sai...

Meditate on the wonder of Christ's birth in 25 wordsEver wonder why the Christmas story includes so many angels? Or who the magi from the east really were? Brothers Ken Petersen and Randy Petersen answer these questions and more by unpacking 25 significant words from the gospel accounts of Jesus's birth.Each daily reading is sprinkled with humor as the authors trace the surprising Old Testament roots of the Christmas story's familiar elements and help you s...

Take a 40 day journey of understanding with 40 words connected to Lent and Easter.Ever wonder why people put ashes on their forehead on Ash Wednesday? Or maybe you've heard of Maundy Thursday but don't really know what it means. Whether you've grown up in church or not, many terms surrounding Lent and Easter can be perplexing.This book explains 40 key words from the Bible and the Christian faith that focus on the Easter season. In a creative and meaningful ...

There's nothing like a good ole gospel tune to lift your spirits, give you hope, and help you through the hard times. Gospel favorites such as Just a Little Talk with Jesus, How Big Is God, In the Garden, and many more are the inspiration behind these 75 soul-stirring devotions and prayers. Each devotion is accompanied by an interesting tidbit about the song, its composer, and the song's importance to the world of Southern Gospel music.

Think about it . . . you feel more alive, whole, and centered when you're firmly connected to God and anchored in his Word. You cling to him, give him your best moments, and talk with him nonstop. But then, there are times when you just don't know how to sincerely express yourself through prayer. You're at a loss for words, and a sense of helplessness takes hold of your heart.God desperately wants to hear from you! PrayerPoints lets you take what you're feeling right n...

When all she wanted was to fit in, Tamika Catchings never imagined one day she'd stand out--as a basketball superstar and an inspiration. Catchings faced being set apart by her hearing loss, separation from family, living up to high expectations, and the pain and discouragement of debilitating physical injuries. Yet she reached for the stars with hard work, perseverance, and her faith in God. Through the silence, she found the way to shine.Catch a Star tells Tamika's story...

People are seeking the answer to the confusion, the moral sickness, the spiritual emptiness that oppresses the world. We are all crying out for guidance. For comfort. For peace. Is there a way out of our dilemma? Can we really find personal peace with God? Yes! But only if we look in the right place.The Key to Personal Peace not only includes trusted Biblical insights from renowned evangelist Dr. Billy Graham, but also includes the full gospel of John, making the book a perfect gif...

In her easy-to-understand style, the nationally known author explains the reverence and respect that should be given to the name of Jesus and the proper use of the name. She also teaches foundational truths about the power and authority believers possess in the name of Jesus and how it will alter a life.

Ever wonder what Heaven is really like?   Leave the paperwork, the dinner dishes, and today’s troubles behind as you venture into the splendor, peace, and pleasure of God’s home sweet home-Heaven.  Nestle into His love and the beauty of His Kingdom as Roberts Liardon shares his heavenly experience with you.    This true, life after death experience, along with a sound biblical foundation, will give you strength for each day, rest for your soul, joy for your spirit, and re...

Rekindle the true meaning of Christmas with the help of six gifted Christian communicators.Every year, the story of Christmas is told and retold, but sometimes the very familiarity of holiday traditions causes us to overlook the vital expressions of this meaningful season. On This Holy Nightbreathes new life into several aspects of the Christmas story through the voices of six beloved Christian communicators. Each author explores the meaning of Christmas i...

Sing! has grown from Keith and Kristyn Getty’s passion for congregational singing; it’s been formed by their traveling and playing and listening and discussing and learning and teaching all over the world.And in writing it, they have five key aims:• to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy and holy privilege that comes with singing• to consider how singing impacts our hearts and minds and all of our lives• to cultivate a culture of family singing in ou...

What do you think Heaven will be like?How do you describe Heaven to your kids?What are you going to ask Jesus?Bill and Gloria Gaither gathered friends to discuss these questions and more about their eternal home. The responses were all that you might imagine…and more. Releasing simultaneously with a video of the same name, this companion book brims with laughter, tears, and a treasure chest of recollections and insights.