In this study, you will experience the inspiring stories of Joni Eareckson Tada and Michael Easley along with what the Bible shares about the reasons for suffering and how God helps in our times of pain. God does not allow pain in our lives without reason. He also does not leave us without hope or His presence. The question is not "Why?" but "How can we live with the sufferings of this life?"

Nearly every person will one day be cared for by someone else or serve as a caregiver to a loved one. In this important series, Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. Michael Easley & his wife Cindy join Dr. Ankerberg to address the important needs facing caregivers. Joni’s husband Ken Tada reveals the behind the scenes love story few have heard of his relationship with Joni. He also describes the emotional impact and challenges he has endured as a long-term caregiver. Dr. Easley’s wife, Cindy, al...

This study guide covers three neglected issues facing those who suffer. First, "How do you go on when all of the props are knocked out and there is nothing but you, God, and pain?" Second, "Does the Bible teach that it is God's will to heal all those who truly come to him in faith? Is it always a given that He will say yes to our requests for healing?" Third, "How do you keep from going back into depression when you experience setbacks? How do you conquer the fear of what lies ahead when y...

Whether natural disasters, disease, or struggles in our personal lives, we wonder why God allows suffering and how we are to handle it. As Christians, we know we are not immune to these problems. Many of us struggle with chronic pain or disease. Others face challenges in other ways, ranging from emotions to finances to relationships. The good news is that God is there when we struggle with each of life’s challenges, no exceptions. He is not only there; He is also working in our times of st...

Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish studies at Moody Bible Institute, goes beyond the media images for an in depth, biblically grounded look at the "crisis that never ends"--the conflict between the Israelis and the Arabs. Dr. Rydelnik explores such questions as:Will the violence ever stop?Who really has a right to the land?How did it all start...and where will it all end?This revised and updated edition includes a new chapter that looks a...

Interludes is an honest, reflective look at one man's journey toward a strong and deep prayer relationship with God. Dr. Michael J. Easley, the former president of Moody Bible Institute, shares fresh insights on prayer, helpful ideas to strengthen one's prayer life, and, most important, a variety of heartfelt appeals to his Lord. This first book by an exciting new voice in Christian publishing has the candor and immediacy of a personal spiritual journal as well as the warm heart o...

"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." — Joseph M. Stowell.Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe the challenge and reward each pastor experiences. So what can assist today's pastors in such an endeavor?The Moody Handbook of Preaching. With contributors like Michael Easley, Joseph Stowell, and George Sweeting, ...

In a world of competing voices about what church is all about, Gene Getz, with the wisdom God has granted him over decades of ministry, provides a solidly grounded and thoroughly biblical approach to how God assesses the strength, health, and maturity of a local church. Previously titled The Measure of a Church.He addresses...-The definition of the church-The standard of measure by which the church should be defined (Is it centered on Christ? Does it display ...

It is the responsibility of the Church to manifest the kingdom of God in this natural realm. It’s our job to exercise the dominion of that kingdom, and demonstrate it so others can experience the reality of it and become citizens of God’s kingdom themselves!In this book by Gloria Copeland, you’ll discover how God’s Word can take your life from average to supernatural. You’ll learn:• How God’s anointings manifest in your life• How to get a breakthrough in you...

A liberal Muslim and critically acclaimed author explores the historical, political, and theological basis for centuries of Muslim animosity towards Jews, debunking long-held myths and tracing a history of hate and its impact today.More than nine years after 9/11 and 60 years after the creation of the state of Israel, the world is no closer to solving, let alone understanding, the psychological and political divide between Jews and Muslims. While countless books have been written o...

You Were Meant for More!All of us were extraordinarily created for a life that is anything but ordinary. In this motivating booklet, best-selling author John Bevere offers seven critical keys to a breakthrough life that will position you to embrace divine empowerment. God has prepared a path for you that far surpasses the usual definitions of success or fulfillment! Isn't it time to pursue your extraordinary life?

Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change?How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible as a magic answer book, a list of commands to obey, or a series of promises t...