"Lent reminds us that Christians form a community gathered in contemplation around God’s Word–and that means we’re also gathered in meditation on the world, its goodness and grandeur, its beauty and brutality. Lent is a call to pay attention, to see creation as God does, to gather our faith not only from God’s promise (where it begins), but also from God’s presence in the low, vast murmur of human life that tugs at our hearts, heads, and hands." (from Introduction) Nathan Mitchell offers d...

New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge shatters the stained glass with a compelling portrait of the personality of Jesus.In Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge removes the religious varnish to help readers discover stunning new insights into the humanity of Jesus. He was accused of breaking the law, keeping bad company, heavy drinking. Of being the devil himself. He was so compelling and dangerous they had to kill him. But others loved him pa...

Intimacy with God begins in His sanctuary. What would it take for you to embark on a journey of the heart? This type of journey doesn't allow for a religious spirit, and only one thing is certain: You will never be the same again. Join John Paul as he describes what it is like to love God from Heaven's throne, touching what you've only dreamed about - and suddenly discovering that your dreams were far too small.

From the popular blogger and provocative author of Jesus Feminist comes a riveting new study of Christianity that helps you wrestle with—and sort out—your faith.In Out of Sorts, Sarah Bessey—award-winning blogger and author of Jesus Feminist, which was hailed as “lucid, compelling, and beautifully written” (Frank Viola, author of God’s Favorite Place on Earth)—helps us grapple with core Christian issues using a mixture of beautif...

Begin or end your day in a quiet moment with God--and experience his presence in every other moment as well. Each devotional volume contains 120 devotions with full-color art and attractive, contemporary design--great for gift giving. Each devotion includes a verse of Scripture using the GOD'S WORD® translation, a short devotional, and an ending prayer.Quiet Reflections of Hope reminds readers of God's care and provision, and encourages them to stay faithful in th...

Drawn from passages and Scriptures Beth Moore brings to light in her New York Times best-selling book, So Long, Insecurity, this 64-page booklet will prompt women to find their soul-deep security in God. Divided topically by common insecurities women face, The Promise of Security provides a portable boost of hope and confidence that will encourage women to continue on in their quest for soul-deep security.

This nifty little book created just for women offers 200 topically arranged contemporary prayers that are brief-for today's busy woman-but bold enough to have life-changing impact. With Everyday Prayers, Women will find true refreshment for their spirit and a renewed sense of God's loving presence in everyday life. Each of the 200 prayers is paired with attractive four-color art throughout

Are you ready to be human?Human. God. Two words that jar against each other and yet describe Jesus perfectly. Jesus was fully human and fully divine, which is extraordinary. But He was also ordinary in the most counterintuitive way: His life shows us what normal humanity is supposed to look like. Jesus came to earth to redeem humanity itself, and through Him, that redeemed humanity is available to us all.In Sneezing Jesus, Brian Hardin jour...

This is not another book on what view to hold about the reality of Jesus' return but it is about how to live in the light of his imminent return. D. A. Carson accurately determines that the Christian church has always lived in what the bible terms 'the last days'...the period between his ascension to his Father in heaven and his return on the clouds of heaven. Based on Paul's teaching in 2 Timothy 3, D. A. Carson gives wise counsel to today's church to avoid false teaching and to seek good me...

James Maloneys start in life was rooted in abuse, rejection, and fear. As a teenager, facing thoughts of suicide, he cried out to God, If Youre real, You're going to have to reveal Yourself to me.Jesus Christ appeared to James in a cloud of glory and told him, I have heard your cry for acceptance. I have heard your cry for reality, and I love you just the way you are.Like many others in this world, James suffered under severe wounds of rejection stemming from physical and e...

Forty-Thought-provoking reflections on select Gospel readings, Feast days, and notable women in the Bible - Suited for individual meditation or as a resource for group discussion - A convenient compilation of texts from one of Magnificat readers’ favorite contributors - A perfect Christmas gift providing year-round inspiration In her down-to-earth style, Heather brings a convert’s fresh perspective to passages often glossed over by cradle Catholics.

Interweaving biblical insights and personal narratives, this eloquently written book shows how God often uses suffering and desert experiences to form us into Christ's image. Marlena Graves shares her experiences of growing up poor in a house plagued by mental illness as a means to explore the forces God uses to shape us into beautiful people in the midst of brokenness.This book offers a window into suffering through the motif of desert spirituality, revealing how God can use our p...