Showing titles in Meditations

The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. There is a part of this story that often goes untold, but it’s a message you need to hear. Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a...

See how the Book of Revelation can be read as a book of discipleship, challenging Christ-followers everywhere to live as hopeful agents of resistance and transformation. The last book of the Bible frustrates and frightens many people with its imagery and apocalyptic tone. Popular interpretations...

Discover the secret to a happy life when you cultivate a thankful heart for all the ways God has blessed you. No matter how difficult life seems, you will find more joy when you choose gratitude. Boost your happiness and deepen your walk with God by becoming aware of all you have to appreciate...

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or...

Springs in the Valley has been refreshing to the souls of believers for the past 60 years, and this updated price-conscious edition brings timeless messages of hope to existing fans and new readers alike. In this beautiful updated package, Springs in the Valley will continue to offer refreshment...

Daily life for those in the military and their loved ones at home can be filled with rapid change, fear, and uncertainty. For those bravely sacrificing for our country, bestselling author, Max Lucado, offers words of hope, pointing them to the Source of faith and courage. Pocket Prayers for the...

Read by the author with extra audiobook-exclusive poems. The Book of Common Courage is a collection of prayers, poems, and blessings to help you find a flicker of strength in the small and hard moments of life. Beloved author and therapist K. J. Ramsey invites you to journey word-by-word through...

Learn what Jesus has to say to you during this major life transition with this encouraging compilation of devotions from Sarah Young's bestselling brand. During times of transition and unknown next steps, it is more important than ever to cling to the promises of God and to tune your ear to hear...

Understand the Prophets Like Never Before with Amazing Insights from One of Today's Foremost Old Testament Scholars For many Christians reading the Old Testament, trying to understand Israel's prophets is like listening to just one side of a phone conversation--you only get half the idea of it...

Country Music’s Biggest Stars Read the New Testament Immerse yourself in the NIV New Testament as it is read by some of country music’s biggest stars. Whether it’s nine-time GRAMMY award winner Hillary Scott reading Luke, legendary Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels reading Mark...

Country Music’s Biggest Stars Read the Four Gospels Immerse yourself in the NIV New Testament Gospels as they are read by some of country music’s biggest stars. Whether it’s nine-time GRAMMY award winner Hillary Scott reading Luke or legendary Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels...

The book New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller's listeners have been asking for: a year-long daily devotional. New York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible with contemporary thought and the practical issues we all face in our...

In The First Christmas, two of today's top Jesus scholars, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan, join forces to show how history has biased our reading of the nativity story as it appears in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. As they did for Easter in their previous book, The Last Week, here...

In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it. Stating a case that will resonate...

This dramatic retelling of the gospel illuminates the unique role we can play in the amazing story God is telling. Sure, good things happen, sometimes beautiful things. But tragic things happen too. What does it mean? We find ourselves in the middle of a story that is sometimes wonderful...

Men of the Bible offers both men and women a fresh way to read and understand the Bible--through the eyes and hearts of the men whose stories unfold in its pages. This unique book takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture--complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and...

It’s a noisy, confusing, sometimes scary world, and it’s not always easy to know which way to turn. For anyone Streams for Teens is a great place to stop for directions. Using poems, reflections, and Scripture, this devotional guide challenges us to listen and watch for God’s will for our...

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning...

Over the years, Ann Spangler has read through the Bible several times, plowing straight through from Genesis to Revelation. But like many people who tend to be self-critical, Ann found it easier to absorb the harsher-sounding passages in the Bible than those that speak of God’s love and...

Having a life-threatening illness is a constant reminder that today is precious. Prayers and Promises When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness offers encouragement and hope to those who suffer and those who love and care for them. Written by a fellow pilgrim on his own journey with Lou Gehrig’s...