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This book is direct and to the point. In it we share a word the church does not want to hear in this modern age of political correctness. But we really need to consider the implications. "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it." We must start with the narrowness. Many people are made nervous by this.

Christians are called to bear a cross. These crosses sometimes involve the general burdens that affect everyone. At other times, Christians bear specific burdens. The Lord promises us that our crosses and burdens can be transformed into small splinters if we focus on what really matters. How can this happen? You will find the answer in Splinters of the Cross...the same answer that was found by Abraham, Moses, Daniel, Peter, Paul, and many more: God's grace is sufficient for you.

Most Christians desire only mountaintop experiences with God, but life isn't all mountaintops. There are valleys we must go through from mountaintop to mountaintop, and it is through the valleys that we experience the truly victorious Christian life.

Charles Dickens referred to the parable of the prodigal son as the greatest story ever written. He has not stood alone in that sentiment. For generations this brief parable, as told by Jesus Christ, has been not only familiar but captivating to its readers. Perhaps what makes this story so intriguing is the way so many of us can identify with the younger son, who rebelled against his father only to realize later the gravity of his mistakes.

He's My Son is the true story of a six-year-old child's courageous fight for his life after a traumatic accident and the power of prayer to help his family cope during this time. Throughout the ordeal the little boy's father deals with grief, fear, and regret only to be given hope through his wife's unwavering faith that Christ would heal their son. The family would find their strong tower in Christ during this time and would refuse to give up hope, even against professional medical opinion.

If you took a census within any Sunday Service or Church meeting, at least 80% of the congregants would profess the desire to become a matured believer for Christ. But if you press the group to take their desire into practical day to day applications, the number of willing participants will significantly decline. Of course God is there to help you by His Spirit but you must be committed to playing your part.

Sit back and enjoy a daily devotional for the next month. There are 30 devotionals arranged in alphabetical order by title. Although these words are from one man's life, you will be amazed and blessed by their application to your everyday life.

Many, oh! so many of God's dear children are living on the wrong side of Pentecost, living on the same plane as that on which the disciples were living before they were filled with the Holy Ghost; and thus by their lives practically making the sad confession, 'We did not so much as hear whether the Holy Ghost was given, or whether there be any Holy Ghost.' The object of this little work is to call their attention to their Birthright, to the fact that the Fullness of the Spirit is the Birthright of every believer.

I sat in church listening to a charismatic preacher proclaiming the Word of God in an enthusiastic fashion. I was fascinated by the amount of Bible quotations he reeled off in his one-hour message! I was surprised by the fact that though I was a new believer - having been in Christ for just two years - I could complete some of the scriptures he quoted.

In Eavesdropping on God, the listener has the privilege of “listening” in on the conversations, questions, and struggles that one man faces, which are not unfamiliar to many Christians. Book Four, Glimpses of Hope, covers how hope in God not only sustains my life, but also blesses me beyond measure. We sometimes face trials and tribulations that seem hopeless, but as you journey through this devotional, you’ll come to see that our hope in God is never baseless or begrudging.

In The Apocalypse Has Begun, Steve Terrell vividly explains how these eschatological events came to pass and makes a convincing argument for the apocalyptic trials that are soon to follow. He also clearly shows how many of these events will not take place as people have expected.

Author S. C. Slawin spent his first 44 years as a faithful Catholic, having been born and raised in the Roman Catholic Church. His faith led him to take an active role in the church, spending time as an altar server, a CCD teacher, a lector, and an RCIA instructor. After living his life dedicated to the traditions, doctrines, and practices of Catholicism, he embarked on a very unexpected and momentous journey into a deeper exploration of the teachings of the Catholic faith and the Holy Scripture.

“As a man thinks in his heart so is he.”Many people who are familiar with Proverbs 23:7 (above) conclude that what they think about they will become. With that in mind they lead with their brains and assume their spiritual identity will follow. They reason that they can control, even create, their destiny with their thinking, failing to realize that their minds are part of their fallenness which must be continually renewed - realigned with God’s purpose.

In Eavesdropping on God, the listener has the privilege of "listening" in on the conversations, questions, and struggles that one man faces, which are not unfamiliar to many Christians. I borrowed the term Eavesdropping on God from my pastor, Dr. Dennis Brunet. When he is preaching, Dr. Brunet will talk directly to one individual and tell him or her, "Can I talk to you for a bit? We’ll just let the others eavesdrop."

Satan is attacking. You need a weapon, and you need it fast! You wrack your brain trying to remember the verses you have hidden in your heart, but your mind draws a blank. Never fear. The answer is now at your fingertips. Whether you're lonely or afraid, discouraged or sad, There's a Verse For That can lead you to the scripture you need to find peace, direction, and encouragement. There's a Verse For That is not a substitute for the Bible. It is a map that will lead you to a very present help in the time of need.

We see Evil every day. All we need to do is turn on the television or radio, open a newspaper, or surf the web and we see Evil touching lives in the forms of murder, assault, rape, wife beating, baby killing, war, or human trafficking.

Throughout life we pack what Dr. Myron Raney calls parachutes. Things that by faith we trust will someday open up and carry us to a place of safety and security. Parachutes can include our education, careers, and relationships to name a few. But our eternal enemy Satan is always working to sabotage our parachutes. When the enemy succeeds, we fall with life changing impact that results in devastating spiritual and emotional injuries. We find ourselves hurt, hopeless, and reluctant to get back up and try again.

In No Apologies Kevin Cauley provides the Lord's church with a useful resource in the field of Christian Evidences. Drawing from his rich experience in Apologetics, Cauley arranges the material in an accessible format and presents the case for Christian faith in a manner that is both thorough and understandable.