In this fifth and final title in the popular Bakers Mountain Stories, the Honeycuttfamily are wrestling with monumental changes taking place at the end of 1959.The world is at odds with the Soviet Union, and the Honeycutts are worried aboutthe threat of communism. Unrest is also erupting throughout the country andclose to home as African Americans fight for acceptance and equality.The youngest Honeycutt, Jackie, absorbs all these changes and tries to find...

Are you deceived?  How would you know?  Seriously, think about it, how would you know? As Christians, we believe God leads us into all truth – and He does.  (John 16:13)  However, it's no secret that Christians aren't immune to deception; many go astray without even realizing it.  So what's missing? What's missing is the knowledge of how deception works, and the tools we need to combat it.  As the Bible says, "my people are destroyed for l...

With thought provoking examples, insightful points, and a twist of offbeat humor, "Who Is This God Anyway?" draws you into the author's world leaving you more blessed than when you entered.  Tackling many tough and confusing issues Christians face, Mark brings clarity and a new perspective to each.  "Who Is This God Anyway?" is truth in simple terms, making it relatable to readers from all walks of life and age groups. Not your ordinary biblical teac...

As Christians, we are often expected to be many things to many people. We're expected to be living epistles, demonstrating scripture by our very actions. We're expected to be the good people, the kind people, the people who always do the right thing. We're expected to look a certain way, behave a certain way, do certain things, and much, much more.While many of these expectations are beneficial, and encourage us to live righteously, regrettably, there are many more which are burden...

While people are celebrating Yankee Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak and worrying about being drawn into World War II, fourteen-year-old Junior Bledsoe is dealing with his abusive father’s death and his cantankerous grandfather who lives withthem. Consumed by unanswered questions surrounding his father’s death, Junior begrudgingly makes friends with a boy named Catfish, who promises to help him find some answers. But the road they take comes with trouble. And “borrowing”the neig...

The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

See God for Who He Is, Not What You Think He Ought To BeAnyone who has tried to describe God to someone else, especially an unbeliever, knows that it is easy to find yourself at a loss for words. It seems that this part of our lives, which we claim is central, is often difficult to put into words. But if you know God, shouldn't you be able to describe him? What is he like? How can we put his eternal attributes into words?Join Chip Ingram in this fascinating...

Why does Christianity fail?Many people mock Christianity as a hypocritical lifestyle, and even Christians themselves have given over to what society says about them. However, Christianity does not work when it is lived by mere human ways, because it is a lifestyle of aggressive faith. This book highlights the truths of the Christian faith, helping you understand why Christianity fails and how to make it work. Its not a formula, but simply a message: Christians shouldnt look to anyo...

In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which He speaks is vital for following His plan. In How to Hear from God, Joyce Meyer shows readers that God reaches out to people every day, seeking a partnership with them to offer guidance and love. She reveals the ways in which God delivers His word and the ...

In Love Wins, bestselling author, international teacher, and speaker Rob Bell (Velvet Elvis, Drops Like Stars) addresses one of the most controversial issues of faith—hell and the afterlife—arguing, would a loving God send people to eternal torment forever?Rob Bell is an electrifying, unconventional pastor whom Time magazine calls “a singular rock star in the church world,” with millions viewing his NOOMA videos.With searing insight, this inspirat...

God Can Work PowerfullyThrough a Praying WifeToday's challenges can make a fulfilling marriage seem like an impossible dream. Yet God delights in doing the impossible if only we would ask! Stormie Omartian shares how God can strengthen your marriage as you pray for your husband concerning key areas in his life, including...his spiritual walkhis emotionshis role as a leaderhis security in workhis physical ...

Moving in the spiritual realm should be as much a part of a believer's routine as prayer, worship and reading Scripture. Yet all too often, Christians practice an intellectual faith, which lacks any supernatural punch. Healing, deliverance and signs and wonders are an inheritance for all followers of Jesus Christ. The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind teaches you how to remove the blinders of religious limitation to redeem the lost and transform communities. You too can tap into an ...