What does ancient Israel's most prosperous king have to teach us about living wisely today?Beloved Our Daily Bread author Bill Crowder offers practical application for the twenty-first century from the life of King Solomon, who was blessed with understanding "as measureless as the sand on the seashore." In six chapters, Crowder unpacks the well-known and lesser-known successes and failures of the person the Bible says was the wisest man to ever live.From Sol...

In a world that is marked by uncertainty and fear, faith can sometimes be overshadowed by doubt. Many are left with a faded perspective on what lies ahead. In this eBook, author Bill Crowder shines the light to reveal a hope that can only be found in Christ. Discover how you can strengthen your faith and trust God, even in the midst of challenging times.

What does it mean to trust God?In tough times, we know we should believe God is in control of our lives, but how do we trust when things around us seem to contradict that truth? Finding peace can seem beyond our grasp.Whatever you're facing today, A Present Peace leads you on a 90-day devotional journey to reconnect with the true source of hope and confidence—our almighty God. Our Daily Bread author Bill Crowder shares relevant stories and ...

"Even hearts hardened by the heat of battles and the struggle of military service are not beyond the reach of . . . the power of the cross," writes author Bill Crowder. In this booklet you'll examine the impact of the crucifixion of Jesus on the centurion at the cross. Find insights to help you truly know Jesus through the power of His sacrifice.

Where do you turn when you feel afraid?It's exhausting to constantly worry about the things you don't know and can't control. But Bill Crowder provides a perspective on fear like no other. Rather than paralyzing us, our worries can point us in a surprising direction: toward God and His sovereignty.Unpack different elements of fear through real-life examples from Bible heroes who learned to lean on God amid the piercing anxieties they experienced. Discover scriptural truths ...

No matter how you view change, it's an inevitable part of life—you can't experience anything new without it. In Change: Following God through Life's Crossroads, Bill Crowder examines the life of the apostle Paul and offers insights to help you overcome fears, doubts, and resistance to change. Discover how you can draw closer to God and experience His peace, follow His lead and move into a new season of purpose, and impact the world around you for His glory.

What's so exciting about the Christmas story? Why not take a look at the backstory to find out? Journey through the Bible to uncover what it says about the birth of Jesus as you examine . . .His character as God,His relationship with the Father—the One who sent Him,His appearances in the Old Testament, and more.See for yourself how these pre-Bethlehem facts lead into the very first Christmas and how it all comes together in God's great story...

Mountains tower majestically, belittling all in their path and offering breathtaking views of all that lies beneath them. Throughout history, many religions have claimed these heights for the worship of their gods. Christianity also identifies mountaintops as settings for important events and the revelation of God's grand story.In Gospel on the Mountains, Bill Crowder reveals insights into the Bible's cultures, languages, and lands through nine key encounters when God met ...

Overwhelming stresses in life can sometimes lead you to the point of walking away from your faith, especially when it appears that those who don't trust God are prospering. In this discussion of Psalm 73, Bill Crowder examines Asaph's story of pain, tears, loss, and disappointment. Encouraging you to focus on the condition of your heart rather than the perception of your eyes, It's Not Fair shows how you can restore your confidence in God and trust Him by focusing on His goodness ...

" You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." —Genesis 50:20 (NASB)The story of young Joseph and his coat of many colors is one of the best-known in the Bible. And for good reason. This ancient drama of family inheritance, sibling rivalry, betrayal, cover-ups, enslavement, false accusations, prophetic dreams, and shocking reversals contains many relevant insights for relying on God amid today's difficulties.With pastoral warmth, Our ...

The Last Supper and the upper room. The agony in the garden of Gethsemane. Suffering on the cross and bodily resurrection. At each point of Jesus Christ's journey, you will see Him as prophet, sufferer, advocate, and savior.Jesus taught vital lessons to His disciples in those final hours leading up to the cross—lessons that we need to learn as well. Yes, we should stand in awe of Christ's work on the cross, yet we should also remember the importance of the events that happened on t...

Maintaining a positive outlook while facing painful circumstances in life can be a challenge. In this excerpt of The Path of His Passion, author Bill Crowder takes a closer look at Jesus' humiliating, yet glorious sacrifice to help you see beyond your situation to the heart of God. Discover how your sufferings can become greater moments for God's glory, when you see it from His perspective.