Most people want to connect with God in a personal manner if possible. Many of those who believe in God have tried before and come up wanting. Even many faithful followers of Christ often feel dry in their personal relationship with God. Why is this true? God has given us his word to be read, studied, meditated on, and prayed over so that it can become a true spiritual feast for our souls. Yet many of us rush past it or speed through it for various reasons. This book is a how-to, step-by-s...

All struggle with sin, even the strongest Christians. Those who have truly trusted in Christ for salvation have been set free from the condemnation and curse of sin, as well as from sin’s ruling authority in their lives. People do not have to be sinlessly perfect to experience the love, grace, and mercy of Christ. Yet Christ desires that sin be hated and killed to honor and please him—easier said than done.In the pursuit of personal holiness there is a ditch on either side of the r...

All people deal with intrusive thoughts at times. All of us have some practices in our lives we are not proud of. Many would call these struggles sins. Why are there thoughts and deeds we hate, yet that recur so often in our lives? The Bible teaches there is a real, supernatural source behind these thoughts and deeds. Satan is real but so is God. God's word has all the truth and power we need to set us free from the influence of sin and Satan. Satan will use the events of our personal live...

Parenting is hard. If you are considering this book, it is likely because you, too, think it is hard and are looking for some help. In this book, Olan Stubbs lets you know that you are not alone, and God has not left you to parent on your own. Drawing deep from God’s Word and tempered by years of experience, Stubbs shares godly counsel for weak and weary parents. This is not just a how-to manual for raising children. Rather, it is realistic counsel that recognizes the pains of parenthood. ...

The road of spiritual growth can get bumpy. From the new believer to the seasoned disciple, we all experience frustrations and setbacks in our pursuit of God. And perhaps no one understands spiritual struggles better than the apostle Paul. In the book of 2 Corinthians, Paul shares a revealing look at his own challenges, and offers a profound message of encouragement for every believer.Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's best-selling "BE" commentary series, Be Encou...

Now available! Four of John MacArthur's spiritual classics on one edition. Grow in your journey of faith with practical, Biblical insights from pastor and teacher John MacArthur. This collection contains:Alone With God: We all know that spending time with God is essential to an intimate, growing relationship with Him. Yet many of us struggle to make prayer a consistent, dedicated part of our daily lives. Alone with God offers powerful encouragement for any...

Our world yearns for how-to guides and the secret to a fulfilled life. However, no truth is man-made. The wisdom that God granted to King Solomon is the same wisdom that would benefit us today—if only we would seek it.The book of Proverbs offers principles to develop godly character daily. From the dangers of speaking without listening to the satisfaction inherent in fearing the Lord, author Warren Wiersbe will unpack the Scriptures in ways that will help you apply these spiritual ...

Start with the gospel each and every day with this one-year devotional by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg.Each daily devotion includes:• Reflections from renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg• Prompts for real life application• Relevant Scripture passages• A yearly Bible reading planThe durable hardback cover with dust jacket and ribbon marker make this a wonderful gift.We all need to be reminded of the truth that anchors our life and...

EVERY CHRISTIAN should read this book. It sets out clearly and simply what the kingdom of God is, exactly. You dont need to have a masters degree in theology to understand it, either. The Bible says, Get wisdom and get understanding. This book will build your comprehension in the vital and basic areas of the new birth, discipleship, daily devotions, and the Gospel of the kingdom. Jesus instructed us to seek first the kingdom of God. This book will help anyone who is intent on doing just th...

The early church in Corinth was falling apart. Sin was rampant, divisions were growing, and the congregation was living no differently than the world around them. What had corrupted this once vibrant church? The apostle Paul immediately understood the symptoms: The people had traded God's perfect wisdom for faulty human knowledge. Be Wise guides us through Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, where he encourages his fellow believers to embrace a life of wisdom ...

God wants you to experience complete forgiveness and the freedom to embrace all of the blessings, challenges, and joys that He has for you-now and in your future. Unfortunately, many live in bondage to guilt and unforgiveness that stifles their ability to love and receive love. In Experiencing Forgiveness, Charles Stanley identifies the components of forgiveness and teaches you to forgive others, to accept God's forgiveness of your sins, and to find the freedom an...

"Hope is not a sedative; it is a shot of adrenaline, a blood transfusion." Through clever word pictures like this, best-selling author and former pastor Warren Wiersbe preaches the same message Peter preached so long ago. Turning each enlightening page, believers gain increasing confidence in true Hope, a God in whom they don't just wish for eternal life. In Scripture, hope means the promise of salvation for those who have accepted Him and His Son's deat...