"Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a great famine in the land. And Mahlon went up from Bethlehem, Judah, to dwell in the country of Moab, with his wife, Naomi and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion all Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah. And we went to the country of Moab and we remained there."These are the beginning words of the biblical book of "Ruth". Through the eyes of Naomi and Ruth we begin to see how God, through his love, Provides for eac...

A Christmas story for the child in all of us.Created for Desmond Aaron Otell on the occasion of his first Christmas.

Why me, Lord? Why now?

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book ...

You know Ruth’s story. Now meet her in person. And prepare to be changed.Walk with Ruth as she travels from Moab to Bethlehem, certain of her calling, yet uncertain of her future. Hold Naomi’s hand and watch love put the pieces of her broken life back together. And hang out with Boaz, their kinsman-redeemer, who blesses both women and honors God, big time.With best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs by your side, you’ll tarry in the corners of their ancient ho...

Songs and poetry are forms of expressing and communicating the emotions we are truly feeling. The book of Psalm in the Bible is no exception. Full of hope and dreams, disappointments and anger, this book holds the words of people who have felt all of life's raw emotions. Because of this, the book of Psalm has often been a place for people throughout the ages to turn in the midst of the difficulties of life.Kristi Burchfiel continues The Daily Devotional Series with her signature de...

What would it be like to journey back to biblical times and talk with the mother of Jesus? To hear of Jesus' ministry firsthand from the one on earth who loved him the most? In this remarkable book, bestselling author Roberta Kells Dorr explores the person of Mary through the eyes of the physician Luke, the author of the third Gospel.Determined to find answers to his many questions, Luke travels to Jerusalem with John and Peter to meet Mary. As he talks with this beautiful woman who...

The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible. From Noah to Moses to King David, every story whispers his name. This multiple award-winning storybook Bible was created to encourage children to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story, too. Audio for each story is also included with narration by British actor, David Suchet. Volume 1 includes the following eleven stories: The Story ...

Girls long to be loved and adored, and give their heart to their hero. God is that hero! The characteristics focused on in this Bible storybook will help your little girl blossom into the princess she was created to be. Virtues to create beauty such as compassion, sharing, and truth are highlighted in fun and engaging ways. The perfect format for girls to learn about their destiny as a daughter of their King. Features included are: Beauty Secrets, Bible Princesses, My...

We all know that Christ told us: "Many will follow Me with their mouth, but few will follow Me with their heart". In many of our ministry books, e-mails, and MP3's, I stress the importance of that by pointing out loud and clear that we need to "Pour our hearts out to God", that we need to "Give our heart to Him", that we indeed need to "Follow Him with our heart". And I have received many a request for a clear explanation on that. It was as if people were asking me for an instruction manua...

Best-loved Somewhere Angels now revised and updated”Why Can’t We See Angels?What Do Angels Look Like?Where are Angels When We Need Them?Children have a natural ability to accept the reality of angels. And angels are very important in their lives. They are all around, and they are here to protect us. Using gentle and biblically-based text, author Larry Libby provides comforting answers to questions children (and adults) might ask about angels. The warm, soft illustrations reassure young chi...

What can we do for those we love who find themselves in the heavy position of caregiver? Even though there is a deep heart of love for those cared for, it still becomes a very wearing and challenging role. We can, and must, pray for them, and be there to offer our help and love, but this book is designed to point them to the only One who can truly meet their needs. Here they will find practical devotions about daily challenges and encouraging thoughts and Scriptures for this difficult peri...