Octavia E. Butler said, “There’s nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.”New Suns 2 brings you fresh visions of the strange, the unexpected, the shocking—breakthrough stories, stories shining with emerging truths, stories that pierce stale preconceptions with their beauty and bravery. Like the first New Suns anthology (winner of the World Fantasy, Locus, IGNYTE, and British Fantasy awards), this book liberates writers o...

I am not a theologian, a scholar, pastor, minister, or any of the other titles used by those who would deem themselves able to write about God. In fact, I am as far removed from those vocations as one could get. My working life has been in finance and information technology. But, as one who was pursued by God and who has been pursuing Him ever since, I have experienced an overwhelming desire to know Him and His story. I have gone to the only reliable source I know, the Bible and have been ...

Young Laroon plans to marry Isabel, but Father Martin manipulates Isabel's father, Jourdain, in order to seduce Isabel. However, other characters, including both of the Laroons, try to manipulate Jourdain for their own ends; they accomplish it through disguising themselves as priests and using his guilt to convince him of what they say. As Father Martin pursues Isabel, she is clever enough to realize what is happening and plans her own trap. After catching him and exposing his lust, Father...

"The greatest story ever told" is more than just a cliché.God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version...

Helpful insights into the rich background and meaning of the Bible, in a convenient, one-volume commentary.When reading Scripture, it's sometimes easy to get lost in the details, bogged down by all the different stories, lineages, rulers, peoples, numbers, and confusing phrases—specifics that only make sense in context, when we understand the Bible as a whole...A clear and concise companion to the whole Bible, the NIV Bible Study Commentary will pr...

The Books of the Bible gives you an introduction to the Bible and an essential grasp of:The 39 Old Testament BooksThe 27 New Testament BooksThe shaping of both Testaments into the Bible you hold in your hands.When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative in a manageable length. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in ...

“The Greatest Story Ever Told” is more than just a cliché. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story for Teens is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story for Teens sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand text of the New International Version, it allows th...

“THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD” IS MORE THAN JUST A CLICHÉ. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the classic, yet updated text of the New King James Version Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the ...

Here’s a daily Bible reading program that anyone can do and that can be taken anywhere. The One Minute Bible Day by Day carefully arranges Scripture text from the Holman Christian Standard Bible translation into 366 one-minute readings that will inspire, encourage, and challenge readers in a daily walk with the Lord.From Genesis to Revelation, each portion of the Bible in this portablesized volume has been carefully selected to keep the meaning and context of the message c...

A collection of inspiring and comforting Bible verses to guide you through life's difficulties.No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God's promises to us—reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction.God's Promises for Your Every Need provides:A collection of hundreds of verses, including the trusted New King James Version of the Bible arranged topically to add...

Hebrews—written by Christians, to Christians, and for Christians—is loaded with spiritual truth accessible to any believer looking to grasp the importance of faith. Penned at a politically unstable time, Hebrews targets believers tempted to abandon their faith and slip back into the rules and regulations of Judaism.In our politically unstable day of "wars and rumors of wars" (Mark13:7), we can all understand the quest for stability. But there is only one source of ...

Discover Hope, Grace, and Healing in These 800 Promises Straight from God's WordWith millions of copies in print, this book stands as a proven and essential Bible tool for everyday use. Now available in a larger size, this volume continues to bring truths from God's Word into almost every spiritual and personal problem encountered today. The 800 specific promises are arranged topically, making this an easy-to-use resource for all who need words of encouragement or ...