December 12th, 2012, Pastor Isaiah Hillman awakens as the miraculous hand of God encircles many children in rainbows of light. The children are blessed, healed and commanded by the Holy Spirit to prepare the world for 'The New Day.' Five of the children are members of Pastor Hillman's congregation, and he soon finds himself facing opposition from his family, the news media, and evil forces that will do anything in their power to stop 'The Miracle Children' from fulfilling God's Ne...

WARNING: If readers accept the author's challenge, they will pray more deeply, effectively, and regularly than they ever have before. Through powerful daily "dares" or challenges, Ron Kincaid, pastor of Sunset Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon, guides readers not just to think or talk or read about prayer . . . but to actually pray. Individuals and small groups will gain confidence in their prayer lives, strengthen their understanding of prayer's purpose, and learn how to apply key s...

Help your child see how every story in the Bible points to Jesus and discover God's great love through beautifully illustrated Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Trusted and treasured by millions of families for 20 years, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites families and children to grow their faith and explore Scripture in an easy to understand, accessible way with a simple message—Jesus is at the heart of everything.From creation and Noah to Mos...

Have you ever wondered, If i'm more than a conqueror, then why can't I quit smoking? Why can't I stop overeating? Why am I living in defeat? If you're a Spirit-filled believer, you have the power to be victorious. But you may not be aware of a subtle strategy that Satan uses against you. In How to Discipline Your Flesh, by Kenneth Copeland, you'll learn the truth about Satan's deceptive weapons and how you can use the power of the Holy Spirit to take control of your body. When your flesh i...

Disillusioned, disenfranchised, and disinterested in anything churchy, Susan Isaacs knew of only one thing to do when she hit spiritual rock bottom at age 40. . . . She took God to couples counseling.In this cuttingly poignant memoir, Susan Isaacs chronicles her rocky relationship with the Almighty **--**from early childhood to midlife crisis--and all the churches where she and God tried to make a home: Pentecostals, Slackers for Jesus, and the über-intellectuals who turned everythi...

When Grammy-nominated recording artist Matthew West started writing his top-selling new album, The Story of Your Life*(Sparrow, 2010)* he asked fans to submit personal experiences. More than 10,000 tales of hope, perseverance, and redemption poured in. With friend and author Angela Thomas, West presents some of these powerful stories paired with meaningful devotions they inspired.Wendy gave birth to her daughter in jail. When all seemed hopeless, she found God and he...

Nothing shows God's amazing love and power like a miracle. Do You Believe in Miracles? by author and veteran publisher John Van Diest is an extraordinary gathering of uplifting stories that reveal how God works through people and life events in surprising ways. This inspiring collection includes contributions from popular Christian authors such as Max Lucado, Billy Graham, James Dobson, Chuck Colson, Joni Eareckson Tada, and others.Believers, skeptics, and anyone who loves...

Daily Guideposts, America’s bestselling annual devotional, is a 365-day devotional from the Editors of Guideposts that will help readers grow in their faith every day of the year.Daily Guideposts 2018 centers on the theme “Unfailing Love” from Psalm 33:22, and is filled with brand-new devotions from 49 writers. Each day readers will enjoy a Scripture verse, a true first-person story told in an informal, conversational style, which shares the ways God speaks to us in the or...

Kids are curious about Jesus and God and yet, by the time they are teens, the majority stop asking questions about faith and starting questioning faith altogether. Respected Christian apologist Josh McDowell encourages children to stand on the foundation of truth with this contemporary gathering of concise, welcoming answers for kids ages 8 to 12.A fun format includes key Bible verses and pre-teen friendly explorations of topics that matter most to kids:God’s love and...

Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, gives readers a personal account of her extraordinary life and shares what she has learned about love, faith, and family.As the wife of forty-four years to the late Pastor John Osteen, founder of Lakewood Church, Dodie Osteen stood as a wife, mother, and first lady of the church, even when life felt anything but steady. Today, she continues to stand by her son, Pastor Joel Osteen, and the rest of their family as they lead Lakewo...

A book for parents and family members of those who are far from God, Praying for Your Prodigal draws on insights from AHA to help readers pray—and hope—for their prodigal.In this hope-filled, honest book Kyle Idleman offers stories about prodigals specifically for parents and grandparents of prodigals, as well as a series of prayers for readers to work through as they offer their prodigals to God.Kyle Idleman is the Teaching Pasto...

Teens really do want to make a difference, but sometimes their attitudes get in the way!Today’s teens are faced with some big issues, and their attitudes can sometimes create even more struggles for their own lives and those around them. But best-selling author Max Lucado wants to teach teens that life is a gift and that gratitude is critical. With a little perspective, teens will see that God can help them overcome their ungrateful days, their stressed-out days, a...