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There is one apostle remembered for his doubt. Though, very few seem to remember what Doubting Thomas did to overcome his mistrust. This book follows Thomas from the moment of his salvation to Jesus' post-resurrection appearance. Thomas: Hero of the Faith combines personal stories from the author, a biographical sketch of the apostle Thomas, and modern application. This short, easy-to-enjoy book will give its listeners effective weapons they can use in the fight against their doubt.

Have you feared you would never know why you are here? If so, you are not alone a Gallup poll has determined that one of people's greatest fears is to die having lived a meaningless life. With passion and grace, author Earma Brown declares there's no better place to look for answers than the Bible. She uncovers a biblical trail of seven strategies to becoming an extraordinary woman using ordinary tools. Her book Women of Worth will help you live a life full of meaning while understanding how to: • Avoid the mistakes forever caused by low self-esteem. • Overcome an enemy called ...

Uniquely among the world’s religions, the central claims of Christianity concern not just timeless spiritual truths, but tangible historical events. At the heart of the of the Christian faith are things that are meant to have happened in Palestine between 5 BC and AD 30. It’s as if Christianity happily places its head on the chopping block of public scrutiny and invites anyone who wants to come and take a swing.

God wants us to experience His complete forgiveness and the freedom to embrace all of the blessings, challenges, and joys that He has for us–both now and in our future. Unfortunately, many of us live in bondage to guilt and unforgiveness that stifle our ability to love and receive love. In Experiencing Forgiveness, Dr. Charles Stanley identifies the components of forgiveness and teaches us how to forgive others, accept God’s forgiveness of sins, and find the freedom and blessings of a full and abundant life.

In this four-session study, pastor Andy Stanley explores the lives of some of these individuals and reveals how the story of Easter became real to them when they found themselves caught up in the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. These characters include figures in the Gospels such as: Joseph Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, the two criminals on the crosses next to Jesus, and the disciples and other followers of Jesus, who found their world turned upside down when the one they believed to be the Messiah was first put to death . . . and then rose again.

"Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage" is a six-week Bible study that covers 42 heroes. Embark on an inspiring journey through the pages of history and scripture as you meet the extraordinary heroes of the Bible. These were not men of superhuman strength or intellect, but ordinary individuals called by God to accomplish extraordinary deeds. In this compelling book, you will encounter 42 of these heroes, each embodying a timeless truth that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. In "Biblical Heroes: Men of Faith and Courage," you are invited not just to read these ...

Have you ever felt as you read the Bible that it makes no sense? You understand the words but not the meaning or the point the text is trying to make. The truth is - you are not alone. This book is not intended for someone who is new to the Bible or has never seriously studied it. It is meant for those who took plenty of time but still feel like something is missing. This book is for those who sense that there is more depth to those words and want to go deeper. The book title contains an idiom that implies the absence of several fundamental techniques frequently missing in a typical Bible ...

Prophetic Manual II: Learning to Hear the Voice of God is a prophetic manual for those who are yearning to hear God's voice for direction, comfort, peace, joy, and instruction in their lives. It will teach you how to recognize God's voice and separate his voice from those false voices that are in the world. This is a teaching manual that will help you to grow and flourish in the prophetic ministry. This book should also be purchased with the first prophetic manual written by this author called A Practical Guide into the Insights of Prophesying, The Office of the Prophet, Prophetic Ministry, and Judging Prophecy.

In John 21:25, the writer and youngest Apostle of the twelve reminds us: the miraculous works of Jesus Christ in his thirty-three prolific years on Earth are too numerous to be counted. "If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written," states the New International Version of John's verse.

Yes, life has a way of taking the life out of us. We often go through challenges that seem so much greater than our strength. But God is telling us that our glory days are still ahead. We only need to grasp that truth and live in faith to realize this promise. We serve a God who fights for us.

Nehemiah is a fascinating book which relates the revival in Israel under Nehemiah around 500 BC. Nehemiah relates the entire period so well, that it is a classic blueprint for any and every revival since, especially revivals in the Church. This book plots Nehemiah’s progress and shows how it relates to us to today and what we should expect in our next revival. Indeed, the book goes further and details the steps we must take to ensure revival in the Church.

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Unashamed includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching.

In this 13-lesson study of the period between the testaments, Steven C. Hunter gives Bible students a window into the first-century world in which Jesus preached, was rejected, and was crucified. The result will be a deeper understanding and richer appreciation for the New Testament world.

God has provided a tactful and solemn weapon for us to use in our daily Christian walk, but we must understand what we have and how to use it. In Making the Most Use of Your Bible, Dr. Ricardo Holloway has provided brief summaries and scripture examples for each book of the Bible, an explanation of the intertestamental books, and book reference charts for the Old and New Testaments.

Community. It's a word we often hear, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important to your spiritual life? Because you can’t grow spiritually unless you’re connected relationally. God designed us that way. He wants to use other people to grow us and he wants to use us to grow other people. In this 8-session audio Bible study, specifically designed for launching new small groups well, you’ll explore how building deep relationships with the people in your small group and serving in the larger community around you will grow your faith.

In Jesus Among Us: Walking with Him in His Ministry and Miracles, you will travel with Jesus as He clarifies His true mission to John the Baptist, teaches vivid parables about the kingdom of God, feeds the 5000, heals the sick, gives His disciples authority over disease and Satan, and ministers to people's needs in a variety of settings, from the Sea of Galilee to the temple in Jerusalem. Each day features a Scripture reading, a "Life Lessons with Jesus" segment, questions for reflection, and a prayer.

The “Good News” about life after work is that the Bible is full of great teachings that are as relevant to retirement today as they were to everyday life thousands of years ago. This is an inspiring and engaging journey that shifts the retirement planning focus and conversation from the traditional dollars and cents to eternal and ever-lasting intent. Blaze a new, God-centered path for your next phase of life with a retirement devotional that: Fosters a God-center transition for deeper meaning and fulfillment Positions you to use your spiritual gifts for greater impact and legacy ...

God's Promises in 8 Keys Life Areas That Will Change Your Life Forever helps you to know and understand who you are and what you have as a child of God. With personalized confessions of Scripture applied to eight key life areas, you will easily be able to receive God's promises and live life to the fullest. You will be empowered and changed from the inside out as you walk in the truth of God's promises in your relationship with Him and others, in your life purpose, in your thought life and more.

How can we grow in kingdom character? When Christ came into the world, he preached the kingdom of heaven (Matt 4:17). He taught that not only was the kingdom something future but a present reality, as the kingdom of heaven was in their midst (Lk 17:21). The kingdom consists of all those who profess Christ as Lord—though all who profess are not truly saved (cf. Matt 7:21-23, 13:36-43). In Matthew 5:3-10, Christ introduces the character of those who are truly part of his kingdom. They are the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. They are...

Find fullness of joy during the holidays - especially for the brokenhearted. Divorce. Financial stress. Chronic illness. Losing a loved one. Experiencing any of these situations during the year is already difficult. But the holiday season, once joyful and happy, can heighten this pain even more.