Interludes is an honest, reflective look at one man's journey toward a strong and deep prayer relationship with God. Dr. Michael J. Easley, the former president of Moody Bible Institute, shares fresh insights on prayer, helpful ideas to strengthen one's prayer life, and, most important, a variety of heartfelt appeals to his Lord. This first book by an exciting new voice in Christian publishing has the candor and immediacy of a personal spiritual journal as well as the warm heart o...

Nearly every person will one day be cared for by someone else or serve as a caregiver to a loved one. In this important series, Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. Michael Easley & his wife Cindy join Dr. Ankerberg to address the important needs facing caregivers. Joni's husband Ken Tada reveals the behind the scenes love story few have heard of his relationship with Joni. He also describes the emotional impact and challenges he has endured as a long-term caregiver. Dr. Easley's wife, Cindy, al...

In this study, you will experience the inspiring stories of Joni Eareckson Tada and Michael Easley along with what the Bible shares about the reasons for suffering and how God helps in our times of pain. God does not allow pain in our lives without reason. He also does not leave us without hope or His presence. The question is not "Why?" but "How can we live with the sufferings of this life?"

This study guide covers three neglected issues facing those who suffer. First, "How do you go on when all of the props are knocked out and there is nothing but you, God, and pain?" Second, "Does the Bible teach that it is God's will to heal all those who truly come to him in faith? Is it always a given that He will say yes to our requests for healing?" Third, "How do you keep from going back into depression when you experience setbacks? How do you conquer the fear of what lies ahead when y...

Whether natural disasters, disease, or struggles in our personal lives, we wonder why God allows suffering and how we are to handle it. As Christians, we know we are not immune to these problems. Many of us struggle with chronic pain or disease. Others face challenges in other ways, ranging from emotions to finances to relationships. The good news is that God is there when we struggle with each of life's challenges, no exceptions. He is not only there; He is also working in our times of st...

Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish studies at Moody Bible Institute, goes beyond the media images for an in depth, biblically grounded look at the "crisis that never ends"--the conflict between the Israelis and the Arabs. Dr. Rydelnik explores such questions as:Will the violence ever stop?Who really has a right to the land?How did it all start...and where will it all end?This revised and updated edition includes a new chapter that looks a...

In a world of competing voices about what church is all about, Gene Getz, with the wisdom God has granted him over decades of ministry, provides a solidly grounded and thoroughly biblical approach to how God assesses the strength, health, and maturity of a local church. Previously titled The Measure of a Church.He addresses...-The definition of the church-The standard of measure by which the church should be defined (Is it centered on Christ? Does it display ...

Do you struggle with your emotions?Do you find that keeping your emotions stable and regular becomes a problem for you on a regular basis? Have you been searching for the mechanisms to get in control, but nothing seems to fit right, or stick?Some people find that they struggle to keep their emotions under control and when that happens, they can end up having other problems during their life as well. They can get stuck trying desperately to ...

Cal Claxton is determined to reinvent himself as a small-town lawyer in the aftermath of his wife's suicide. Once a hard-charging Los Angeles prosecutor, he now lives in solitude in an old farmhouse overlooking Oregon's wine country. When a scruffy, tattooed kid shows up asking for help in solving a cold case—that of his mother's murder—Cal wants to say no. Times are tough, and he's no private eye, anyway. But the kid, who calls himself Picasso, has ridden a bicycle in the rain all the way...

Are you looking to better yourself?Have you ever wondered whether your habits are good, or bad – and how you can distinguish between the two? Do you know what a set of good habits can really bring you? Have you ever wondered the best ways to turn bad habits around?If any of this sounds like you, keep reading!Humans are creatures of habit. Whether your habits are good or bad, are entirely dependent on you. Bad habits...

"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." — Joseph M. Stowell.Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe the challenge and reward each pastor experiences. So what can assist today's pastors in such an endeavor?The Moody Handbook of Preaching. With contributors like Michael Easley, Joseph Stowell, and George Sweeting, ...

Are you ready to take back control of your body?Tired of fad diets that don’t work, or crash diets that only hurt your progress? Are you stuck in the same cycle of weight on, weight off, no matter how hard you try?In this 3-part series, learn the things that really make a difference in your body – the things these diets don’t tell you, but EXPECT you to already know!AUTOPHAGY: Body’s Natural Intelligence for Anti-Aging and H...