Journey Through Church History
This engaging student book teaches school-age children about the history of the Christian Church from a Lutheran perspective. Written by Christa Petzold, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and high school theology teacher, this book teaches about several church fathers and answers questions about the Bible, Creeds, divides in the Church, liturgy, and the Reformation. Homeschool and day-school students alike will enjoy their time with this book. by Christa Petzold
God’s Encouraging Word: True Comforts When Worldly Advice Fails
We live in a society of self-help quotes and books that offer temporary solutions to long-term problems. These phrases offer little boosts of confidence but don't fix the underlying issue: the need for a Savior to lean on and find support in. Just like Eve, we are all tempted by sin and find ourselves grappling at empty sayings that promise we can "be" God rather than finding true support in trusting God. Turn to Jesus and find true help through ...
The Men We Need
The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). Is a real man one who hunts, loves sports, grills meat, fixes cars, and climbs mountains? Sure, sometimes. But that's not really the point of being a man and it's not the purpose for which men were made. Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are ...
StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect & Resiliency in Your Child
For all parents who desire to raise a generation of kids with strong hearts. Parenting. It’s the most important endeavor of our lives. And there’s no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. But amidst the chatter of competing voices, how do we sort the folly from the wisdom? In StrongHeart, author Jill Garner cuts through modern parenting myths and trends to deliver the bold truth about what it will take to raise the next generation. Jill provides evidence-based ...
Leading by Faith: Practical Insights for Christian Leaders
Drawing on decades of experience, James F. Sanft shares insights and encouragement for Christian leaders. Part 1 addresses common leadership misconceptions, while part 2 offers practical discussion for how leaders can get things done-all from a biblical perspective. by James F Sanft
Handing Out Life: The Simple Way to Rewarding Relationships in All of Life
Simple. Memorable. Timeless wisdom. The keys to every relationship in life. These distinct features make Handing Out Life a book for anyone, anywhere, at any time. Unlock the mystery to rewarding relationships with God, family, friends, work associates, and even enemies. Remember what you learn with two simple illustrations that are as clear as your hand in front of your face. Be prepared to hand out life. by Todd A. Biermann
Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together
Is your family all that it could be? Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be! So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment: A heart for service Husbands and wives who relate intimately Parents who guide their children Children who ...
I Can’t Wait! 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World That You Can Read Together
Did you know that a 13-year-old boy saved seventeen lives during Hurricane Harvey? Or that a five-year-old kid led a group of toddlers to safety after Hurricane Katrina? Do you realize that a third-grade girl sewed over a thousand blankets for people who needed them? Have you heard of the teen who invented a flashlight powered by human body heat? She was helping a friend who had no electricity. Young people are doing amazing things all the time. Instead of ...
Putting God Back in the Holidays
Instead of the joy-filled celebrations that we build up in our minds, the holidays (pick one, any one) can often become stress-filled, money-draining, joy-less days of the year that we just "want to get through." And it is by our own volition that we have refused too many times to allow our holiday celebrations to be the spiritual experience they are meant to be. This book has been conceived and designed over 30 years as Dr. Bill Thrasher has spoken ...
Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When Life Quakes
At some point, our life is shaken by suffering, heartache, or loss. Donna Snow's video Bible study, UNSHAKABLE, looks at eight remarkable men and women from the Bible that God shook to the core and then used them to point people to the hope of salvation. Somewhere in this cast of characters you will find yourself. The Lord provides that same strength and grace to us today. Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, ...
The Secret Life of Angels
You’ve probably seen depictions of angels in popular TV shows and movies, and you may have read about angel encounters. Curiously, however, these accounts often have little in common with the Bible’s portrayal of angels. How can you tell what is real and what isn’t? How can you separate fact from fiction? With this fascinating and inspirational guide, you’ll journey through God’s Word and discover who angels are, what they are like, and how they are involved in your life ...
The Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook
The Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook represents four decades of research and experience by author David Henke. Within the pages of this workbook the author demonstrates the complexities of spiritual abuse, identifying underlying issues as well as recovery. Through it all, he shows compassion for those who continue to suffer from the effects of being in bondage to abusive spiritual systems. Henke takes the reader on a tour of what spiritual abuse is, who are the abusers, as well as the makeup of ...
There’s a Prayer for That
The Word encourages you to pray in every circumstance. Whether life leads you to bring thanks, praise, or troubles before God, he will listen. There's a Prayer for That guides you in this continual conversation with God. This collection contains over 450 prayers?including some from Meditations Daily Devotional?for the people and situations in your life. Whether you are thinking about your family and friends, your future, or your faith, this book will guide you in prayer. God may not always ...
U-Turn: Restoring America to the Strength of its Roots
The United States became a unique, prosperous, and admired nation because of its faith in God and the willingness of the people to abide by God’s standards and principles. Over time, however, the people’s urge to glorify self rather than God has seriously eroded the strength and potential of the nation. U-Turn examines current cultural trends and historical patterns to reveal that America cannot sustain its strength if it remains on its current path. Combining current research with the authors’ trademark ...
Unshakable: Standing on the Rock When Life Quakes
At some point, our life is shaken by suffering, heartache, or loss. Donna Snow's video Bible study, UNSHAKABLE, looks at eight remarkable men and women from the Bible that God shook to the core and then used them to point people to the hope of salvation. Somewhere in this cast of characters you will find yourself. The Lord provides that same strength and grace to us today. Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, ...
Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church
A gripping story of how an entire family, deeply enmeshed in Mormonism for thirty years, found their way out and found faith in Jesus Christ. For thirty years, Lynn Wilder, once a tenured faculty member at Brigham Young University, and her family lived in, loved, and promoted the Mormon Church. Then their son Micah, serving his Mormon mission in Florida, had a revelation: God knew him personally. God loved him. And the Mormon Church did not offer the true gospel. ...
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
How to focus on Christ during Advent Most Christians agree that Christmas is all about Jesus, yet most of us spend little time preparing our hearts to celebrate Him. Why is this? Partly because we don’t know how. In Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers through the four weeks of Advent (Hope, Preparation, Joy, and Love). Each week: Begins with an interactive family devotional that equips readers to celebrate Advent together Offers five daily reflections that focus ...
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids
Based on the best-selling Advent devotional that’s helped over 100,000 families recapture the joy of Christmas! “Tell us the story again, Mama!” Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids begins with this enthusiastic plea. What follows is the captivating story of how the mother encountered Jesus—and His beautiful names— as a little girl. As you travel with this girl, you and your children will experience Jesus as a real person who meets our real needs. Author Asheritah Ciuciu shows readers the Bread ...
We’re Not Blended, We’re Puréed
Can two families learn to cohabitate? In peace? Ever? Are you terrified that you've turned into a version of the fairy-tale wicked stepparent? Do you paste on a smile and pretend your family is a vision of 1950s Main Street America while at home the battle lines are etched in the driveway and signed with the kid's initials? Don't dismay. God is with you. Discover how others have dealt with the difficult issues of blending two families. Find real-world advice ...
What Do I Say to a Jehovah’s Witness?
Whether you have a Jehovah's Witness friend, acquaintance, co-worker, family member, or loved one, engaging them in meaningful conversation is difficult. The Witnesses are taught to distrust any sources of religious truth other than their own. Attempts to question or challenge their beliefs and strict practices are almost always met with antagonism and/or social distancing. This book is a guide to keeping them engaged in conversation for as long as possible, for the greatest possible impact. While being written with ...
