Continuing the theme ‘Hope’, this Advent edition of Words of Life looks specifically at Christ in us – our ‘hope of glory’ (Colossians 1:27). We see in Jeremiah, Hosea and others how God has always wanted his people to embrace hope, yet the Israelites hardened their hearts. In the New Testament, Paul’s writings to the Ephesians and Thessalonians speak of great hope, while the Letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as our Great High Priest.More psalms, proverbs, songs and hymns bring e...

Reflect on bite-sized Bible readings that provoke thought and deepen understanding.William Booth, Founder of The Salvation Army, described himself as ‘a child of Methodism ... born and cradled in Methodism’. In this year’s editions, Words of Life will explore aspects of Booth’s Methodist spiritual heritage – in particular, the themes of ‘Justice’, ‘Mercy’, ‘Truth’.These qualities are how the 18th-century Methodist leader John Wesley described the moral character of God. The...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.Our theme during 2014 in Words of Life is ‘Love’. This edition specifically looks at ‘God’s Unconditional Love’.We see God’s love evident from the beginning of time, remaining through the life of Jacob and his children – the 12 tribes of Israel – and as they later wandered through ...

The Salvation Army Year Book 2023 is a 378-page compendium capturing news and events from the 133 countries in which The Salvation Army serves.In the foreword, International Leaders General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women's Ministries) write: ‘We commend to you this edition of the Year Book. It tells a story of our global Army. That story is displayed in corps, hospitals, Kroc centres, schools and other surprising places where God simply shows...

The Salvation Army Year Book 2024 captures the worldwide ministry of The Salvation Army.Its 400 pages contain reports from all 134 countries in which it serves, photographs, up-to-date facts and figures, and articles of special interest.In the foreword, General Lyndon Buckingham shares that the Year Book 2024 'reflects the faithfulness of God and the hard work of Salvationist servants all around the world.'Articles focus on: the response to the Rus...

In this inspiring Christian book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber shares uplifting true stories about generosity, faith, and the life-changing power of simple acts of kindness.Beloved storyteller Debbie Macomber reveals a powerful truth: living with an open heart can transform lives in ways we never expect. Through real-life stories and faith-filled reflections, she shows how small acts of generosity—offering time, encouragement, praye...

In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her.Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others, her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man, call it meddlesome. But there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy coupl...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.This year Words of Life will focus on the theme of Blessing and in this edition the emphasis is 'Blessed by God'.Old Testament readings take us through chapters of Genesis and Deuteronomy, as well as the books of Numbers and Ruth. In the New Testament we dr...

The Power and Freedom of a Humble LifePride is often the true reason why we get our feelings hurt, why we feel rejection, why we won't admit to mistakes, why we want to be seen with certain people, and why we stay angry.Jesus gives us the perfect example of a powerful life lived without conceit, smugness, or arrogance. So why do we not want to admit to our pride? It is because of our pride!In The Power of Humility, R. T. Kendall cha...

Receive Your Healing Breakthrough Today!The Bible is filled with healing promises! From Genesis to Revelation, the nature of God is clearly revealed. He heals because He is good and because His Name is Healer. The good news is this: right now, you have instant access to the supernatural Source of God's healing power—His Word!Dr. Sandra Kennedy is a powerful, yet practical Bible teacher who has been training Christians for decades on how to activate...

Some people do not believe in prayer, rather they believe that everything happens by chance. To such people, whatever will be will be, with or without prayer.Others believe that God knows everything and can do anything, and that He does whatever He chooses to do. So He does not need anybody prompting Him or reminding Him of His duties by praying. I am sure these group of people have never experienced the power of prayer. God enjoins us to pray without ceasing. He wants us to ask, seek and ...

Honor, glorify, and love God by learning to dwell in His presence.R. T. Kendall invites you to discover what it means to be in the presence of God. In this fresh, new look at God's presence Kendall explores everything from the omnipresence of God to the tangible manifestation of His presence.You will discover why God might at times withhold a sense of His presence while at other times you might experience an acute sense of awe or reverence of God that drive...