When I began to have a closer relationship with God and to study the Bible, these poems seemed to just start flowing; I had to get them down on paper before I forgot something. I became a Christian at the age of thirteen, and I know God has always been with me through all the ups, downs, and disasters of my life. But until I started wanting a deeper relationship with Him, He was just there when I called, waiting on me to want to be closer to Him. I can truly say with confidence that the cl...

Building communicate. Stained glass windows, high altars, multi-purpose worship/gymnasium spaces, Plexiglas pulpits, padded pews--these and all other architectural elements say something about a congregation's theology and mission. They point to a faith community's beliefs about worship, identity, purpose, and more. From the stark simplicity of a Quaker meetinghouse to the splendor of a Romanesque Revival building, sacred spaces speak loudly. What they say can either reinforce a congregati...

Why me, Lord? Why now?

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...

Paint yourself into the story and transform Easter into a truly life-changing experience.Once you experience the story of Easter, absolutely everything in your life changes.The Easter Experience is a unique, DVD-driven study which brings the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic storytelling and challenging teaching. The participant's guide to The Easter Experience small group DVD follows the six 20-minute episodes, pr...

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...

Gain confidence and clarity through understanding the foundation, motivation, authorization, and implementation of prophetic worship. Know the role of the psalmist, prophetic songs, instrumental prophecy and the power of prophetic worship teams. Your desire to play and minister is from God and he wants you to use your gifts with confidence.

The author who brought you the inspirational 101 Things God Can't Do now shows you 101 Things the Devil Can't Do. Filled with instant encouragement, this little treasure shows you thatThe Devil can't win.The Discourager can't keep you depressed.The Bad Habit can't ruin your life anymore.Satan can't get God's glory or God's children.101 Things the Devil Can't Do turns discouragement into encouragement, tra...

The Bible is an unusual book in so many ways.The Scriptures have sometimes been described as an instruction book for life, and they do indeed provide important wisdom and guidance from our Creator about the best way to live fulfilling and happy lives. But while most instructions booklets and self-help guides presume quite a bit from those who read them, the Bible speaks to us exactly where we are, with a striking realism about how difficult life so often is.It speaks to the ...

The true meaning of life cannot be found by strenuous self-effort. All attempts to establish contact with God via religious acts or good deeds are in vain. Searching for God in nature or philosophy also leads to a dead-end. People can sense that they are hopelessly cut off from God. This is why they have no inner peace. Consciously or subconsciously they embark upon a quest for him. Tormented by a yearning for paradise lost, they do everything in their power to overcome the separation betw...

Worship God Desires is a devotional journal designed to deepen your personal experience of intimacy with God. As you embark on the journey to pursue the "more" of God, you will be blessed by devotional reflections on: The Preparation for Worship, The Posture of Worship, The Purpose of Worship, The Power of Worship, andThe Promise of Worship. Each devotion is followed by journalling pages for your own reflections and responses to God's presence at work in your life.

Lets Get Back to the Bible is designed to allow readers to return or explore the content and beautiful text of the Bible. The Bible is the one and only true source of information from God. It gives us a clear and precise blueprint on how to live a lifestyle that is holy and pleasing in the eyes of our heavenly Father.Most people live their lives based upon the ideas and the opinions of others, without ever realizing that the purpose for living on this earth is to praise and worship...