The true story of a friendship between two very different men: Founding Father Ben Franklin and famed preacher of the Great Awakening George Whitefield.They were the most famous men in America. They came from separate countries, followed different philosophies, and led dissimilar lives. But they were fast friends. No two people did more to shape America in the mid-1700s.Benjamin Franklin was the American prototype: hard-working, inventive, practical, funny, w...

Discover the stories behind your favorite classic hymns.Be Still, My Soul is a collection of 175 of the most popular hymns and the stories behind them. Many of these hymns were written out of incredible life experiences—from the heart cry of a repentant slave trader to the renewed hope of a survivor of attempted suicide. In this devotional you'll discover the stories behind the songs we sing. You'll experience the passion and joy contained in these hymns' ...

Starting with Mary, who initially discovered the empty tomb, women have played a significant role in the history of the Christian church. Their prayers, their songs of faith, and their steadfast perseverance in the face of adversity can still encourage us today. Spend the year with some of the greatest women in Christian history: from Claire of Assisi to Joan of Arc, from Fanny Crosby to Susannah Wesley, from Catherine Booth to Anne Bradstreet, and many more. This One Year book leaves no h...

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 ...

Brush up on the people, places, and events every Christian should know about with this fascinating, accessible guide. Ideal for pastors and speakers.

Experience the beauty of the Psalms as you come to understand them and apply them like never before.This one-year devotional contains all 150 Psalms and 20 other songs in Scripture, divided into daily readings. The devotions include helpful background information on the psalm, a related hymn stanza, and a practical application thought. Biweekly "Interludes" further aid understanding by explaining things such as acrostic psalms or Hebrew poetic style. Indexes includ...

When life throws a curve, for centuries no source of insight and encouragement has brought more comfort than the Bible. 99 Bible Promises for Tough Times is a collection of the deepest wisdom found in Scripture.Randy Petersen, a writer/teacher from New Jersey, has written fifty books and many Bible study lessons. He also serves as Adult Education Director at his United Methodist church.

Take a few minutes each day to reflect on the Psalms. Here, in a convenient daily format, you’ll find the entire book of Psalms divided into 365 just-right readings. Each day you’ll enjoy a compelling devotional, complemented by an inspiring hymn stanza. You’ll also love the added features—Notable Quotables, Bible Networking and Fascinating Facts—designed to stimulate your thinking and living. The Interludes sprinkled throughout the audio will open windows into topics like Hebrew poetic st...

They were the most famous men in America. They came from separate countries, followed different philosophies, and led dissimilar lives. But they were fast friends. No two people did more to shape America in the mid-1700s.Benjamin Franklin was the American prototype: hard-working, inventive, practical, funny, with humble manners and lofty dreams. George Whitefield was the most popular preacher in an era of great piety, whose outdoor preaching across the colonies was heard by thousan...

Legend has it that as the American colonies hurtled toward independence, representatives of the Continental Congress, including George Washington, walked into Betsy Ross’s Philadelphia upholstery shop and commissioned the first flag of the Revolutionary nation. Although this story has long made Betsy Ross one of America’s most celebrated patriots, little had been known until now about the woman behind the flag.Drawing on new sources and bringing a fresh, keen eye to the fabled crea...

A devout Puritan minister in seventeenth-century New England, Roger Williams was also a social critic, diplomat, theologian, and politician who fervently believed in tolerance. Banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635, Williams purchased land from the Narragansett Indians and laid the foundations for the colony of Rhode Island as a place where Indian and English cultures could flourish side by side, in peace.As the seventeenth century wore on, a steadily deepening antagonism ...