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In Practice Resurrection Peterson brings the voice of Scripture — especially Paul’s letter to the Ephesians — and the voice of the contemporary Christian congregation together in understanding what is involved in the practice of becoming mature — growing up to the “stature of Christ.”

Until the mid-20th century, the heavens were the greatest show on Earth. Ancient people recognized the same constellations we do today, though they understood the signs behind those pictures in the sky in a way that's been lost to us – until now.

In 1925, James Henry Breasted sent a team of archaeologists to the Holy Land to excavate the ancient site of Megiddo - Armageddon in the New Testament. Their excavations made headlines around the world and shed light on one of the most legendary cities of biblical times. Digging Up Armageddon brings to life one of the most important archaeological expeditions ever undertaken, describing the site and what was found there, and providing an up-close look at the internal workings of a dig in the early years of biblical archaeology.

You’ve heard about the rapture. You’ve probably heard about what will happen to the people who are left behind on earth. But did you know the Bible has even more to say about those who will go with Jesus when he comes? The rapture isn’t scary or confusing. For people who believe in Jesus, it will be the best day of their lives, and things will only get better after that. Once we see Jesus, nothing will ever be the same. So look up! Jesus is about to redeem everything about us!

The Bible for Grown-Ups neither requires nor rejects belief. It sets out to help intelligent adults make sense of the Bible - a book that is too large to swallow whole yet too important in our history and culture to spit out. Why do the creation stories in Genesis contradict each other? Did the Exodus really happen? Was King David a historical figure? Why is Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus so different from Luke's? Why was St Paul so rude about St Peter?

Perhaps of all the books in the New Testament, James most squarely focuses on results. His pull-no-punches approach to spiritual maturity, his preference for action over words, makes his text the perfect backdrop for a study of how to grow in our faith. Beloved author and teacher Warren Wiersbe leads you through this practical book with advice on how to overcome temptation, controlling the tongue, effective prayer, and how to practice what the Bible teaches.

Learn something new this Christmas as you explore the oft-overlooked characters behind the Christmas story, like the wise men, Simeon, Anna, and Herod. The Characters of Christmas will show you a familiar Jesus from a fresh perspective.

As a boy, Jesus was a refugee, an outsider, an immigrant in Galilee in which he grew up, and affected by horrific atrocities by the occupying Roman overlords. All this and more is explored in this scholarly but highly accessible investigation into the world of Jesus, ranging from his birth to his coming of age and beyond.

Do you constantly compare yourself with others? On social media, in your neighborhood, at church, or in the school drop-off lane, do you push yourself to prove that you measure up...and then feel ashamed when you don’t? Measuring yourself against others isn’t healthy. And it isn’t God’s plan. In fact, the way of Jesus is completely upside down from this measure-up world. He invites us to follow him and be restored to freedom, confidence, and joy.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is the greatest sermon of all time, preached by the greatest man who has ever walk this earth. In Buoyed Up, Pastor Dane Davis takes a closer look at the life-changing first act of this great sermon: The Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are practical, intended to be lived out every day to give your life maximum buoyancy when the world tries to pull you down. So if you’re ready to stay afloat in hard times, rise above mediocrity, and experience some of the greatest blessings of heaven in your corner of the world - it’s time to get Buoyed Up.

In February of 2015, God put a call on my life to get out from in front of the TV and start using my gifts to reach people for him. The words from Matthew 28:19 kept running through my head, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up invites listeners to begin a journey of the heart and mind in which a small effort of faith, guided by reason, can yield huge spiritual dividends. From the small rituals that enhance our daily lives to the study of the historical and scriptural legacy shared by the world's great religions, Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up is an intelligent guide to the wisdom of the ages.

Most Christians have never been challenged to grow up because the institutional church is a religion and not the family of God. Most of what is taught about the Bible is taught out of context and the false prophets are multiplying. When will we stop playing church and become the body of Christ that the Father ordained us to be? Who are you and why are you here? This book will challenge you to give up your religion for a true relationship with the God and Father of our Lord Jesus.

As a new mom, I found myself constantly checking my phone, mindlessly scrolling social media, and Google-checking every question that popped into my head. My phone dependency was crippling me with the fear of missing out. My phone addiction resulted in missing the life I wanted. The abundant life Jesus offers. In Chin Up you’ll learn how to: Put your phone down, love God and love people right where you are, open your eyes by applying biblical truths to your daily life, and ready your feet to walk in God’s unique calling and purpose for your life. Chin up.

We’re all familiar with the phrase “You just can’t make this stuff up!” but few of us would apply it to our Bibles or even realize we can. The default position of our secular culture is the Bible is made up in whole or in part. Most Christians do not realize this position can be challenged by a simple question: Could it be? The answer from the secularist is, of course it could!

Our broken world is desperate for the presence of God. But the modern church has become distracted by a self-help mentality, celebrity figureheads, and an entertainment culture. We have failed to be the supernatural solution for which we were created. In carriers of his presence, burned-out Christians will find practical empowerment to lead their fellow believers in the authentic pursuit of God's presence as their first priority.

Have you ever wondered why life is so hard? Why this world is full of chaos and hardships? Why did God create us in the first place if we will just suffer? What is our purpose? This book will enlighten you about the truth. God did not intend for this world to be full of suffering, violence, hunger, crime, terrorism, and killings. God did not intent for man to suffer. This book will open your eyes about the truth, and with this may it change your life forever.

Una batalla está siendo librada. Dos reinos están buscando influenciar al mundo natural—la luz y las tinieblas. No hay término medio. En dependencia de tu participación en la vida, el Cielo o el Infierno avanzarán su agenda en la Tierra. El Espíritu Santo está tratando de mostrarnos lo que está en juego. Él está tratando de crear algo que detenga un mal tan horrible como Hitler. Su voz está clamando, incluyendo a todos, desde pastores reconocidos y multimillonarios cristianos, hasta el creyente común.

The Veil Is Torn is a passionate and inspiring look at God’s marvelous love in providing access to himself through the finished works of Jesus Christ at the cross. This book will change your life, not only in understanding your position and rights before God, but in empowering us as believers to better explain these benefits to others. This book has masterfully dissected the significance of the death of Jesus Christ in the life of anyone who acknowledge the lordship of Jesus over his or her life.

Dios nunca se da por vencido contigo es para los luchadores entre nosotros y para los ineptos que llevamos dentro. Para los que somos en parte santos y en parte sinvergüenzas. Tenemos buenas intenciones, pero ¿lo hacemos bien? Bueno, no siempre. Tenemos avances, sin duda, pero también fracasos, a menudo en la misma hora. No necesitamos que nos los recuerden. No los hemos olvidado. Sin embargo, podríamos usar un curso de actualización sobre el plan perfecto de Dios para utilizar a personas imperfectas.