A Study of Ezra and Nehemiah: Restoration through Comfort and Strength explores the insights offered by these two often-neglected biblical books for Christians seeking encouragement and sustenance from God's Word in the midst of trying times. Author Charlotte Travis leads readers through historical details, connections with other parts of the Bible, and spiritual insights that flow from each verse of Ezra and Nehemiah. Daily studies, spanning twenty-one weeks, help students discover the riches that God gives to all who trust His Word and who desire to serve God by building His Kingdom in their lives and in the world around them. Each day's study begins by inviting readers to pray. An approachable introduction places the day's passage in context. A verse-by-verse exploration asks questions and guides readers through the passage. Each day features a memory verse and encouragement to take notes on the day's study. Christians who see the challenges to their faith often find great value in guides that point clearly to the mighty arm of God and His work to overcome adversity in their daily lives. If you seek wisdom from God's Word, confidence that He protects His people, and hope in the face of evil, then A Study of Ezra and Nehemiah can provide you with the resources for immersing yourself in two books that offer precisely these gifts.

A Study of Ezra and Nehemiah: Restoration Through Comfort and Strength

Charlotte Travis

History

Crossbooks Publishing

Many Christians worship every week and pray each day, but continue to feel that their faith has gone stale. Something is missing. Worse, some researchers say Christianity in the United States is evolving into a weak and tepid pop-faith. To reenergize your faith and become a truly committed Christian again, it's necessary to get back to the basics. Author Scott L. Engle, the teaching pastor at St. Andrew UMC in Plano, Texas, provides you with ways to find a fresh start in your faith. You can learn how to connect the dots of the overarching biblical story; express the essential beliefs on which all Christians have agreed from the beginning; and overcome significant criticisms that people voice about Christianity. By learning more about the Bible, you can embrace your basic beliefs once more and be encouraged to tell others what and why you believe. Be inspired to change your life and find more meaning in all that you do with Restart: Getting Past Christian-ish.

Restart: Getting Past Christian-Ish

Religion & Spirituality

Engle, Scott L.

Christian Books & Bibles

Going to nursing homes to visit loved ones with memory loss can be an overwhelming experience. These situations might be just a little scary, especially for young children. But even on the most discouraging of days, there can still be unexpected joys. Thankfully, there is always the assurance for both children and adults that God is always in control who sees each of us as special in every stage of life.

Because God Tells Me So

Susan Hiers Foster

Parenting & Relationships

This is the time to have your faith clear and steadfast.Have you been a Christian for long time without knowing what you believe in? Do you have hard time explaining why Jesus is the Lord of all? Can you say clearly and confidently what it means to believe in Jesus Christ? What are the meaning and implications of Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection for your life?What does Jesus do in our life as the Highest Priest? What would our lives be if we did not have Jesus as our Lord and Savior?Without clear knowledge and understanding of the gospel and salvation, it is impossible for us to have steadfast faith and a firm foundationAfter a long struggle, author Paul I. Shin has found the meaning of the salvation. He writes with the prayer that readers may be able to find the same.

The Gospel for Salvation

Shin, Paul I

FINDING GOD IN A RUNNERS SPACE. Devotions came together as a result of the outpouring of letters and e-mails that come into the Run for God camp each week. These stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and Run for God's role in their lives prompted us to find a way to preserve these memories. From a desire to both preserve and share these stories, Devotions was born. This Bible study is not your ordinary study. No, it's a study that is made up of stories from people just like you and me, real stories from real people. These thoughts and experiences are brought to you from pastors, deacons, Sunday school teachers, new Christians, old Christians, and even Christians who had lost their way for a time. So if you're looking for a study that is authored by a renowned theologian, this isn't it. But if you're looking for a study that shows what God can do through someone just like you and me, then you've definitely come to the right place. Whether you're a new runner, a seasoned runner, a fast runner, or a slow runner, this study is for you. Each week we'll take you through inspiring stories, scripture, running tips and tricks, as well as challenge you with thought provoking questions to ponder. There are also training plans in the back that will cover any distance you desire. Use this for your personal devotion or grab a group of friends and start a small group, either way you can't go wrong. Enjoy!

Run for God - Devotions - Volume One

Mitchell Hollis

When Abby Hollingsworth's husband, Sterling, suddenly dies, Abby is forced to sell her home and flee to Traveler's Rest, South Carolina, where she plans to fix up the century-old home she has inherited. Halfway through the job, and most of the way through her money, she finds out just how difficult a renovation can be.
 Thrown into a new way of life, and mentally unprepared for the challenges she must face, Abby questions her faith as she struggles through her ordeals. Did her faith die along with her husband? Abby struggles to redefine her life, maintain her tenuous relationship with her daughter, Shelby, and rediscover her purpose while living next door to her mother-in-law, Dinky. Beneath each struggle is a challenge, and Abby wonders, Is God enough? Will he take care of my needs? Does God care? Abby's burdens pile up until she learns to turn them over to God. When she does, the knotted threads of her life finally begin to untangle.
 Abby's family-and her heart-keep expanding. Traveler's Rest is the story of one woman's pursuit of happiness while struggling to find the greatest blessings hidden in the everyday difficulties life has to offer.

Traveler's Rest

Sue Carter Stout

As Ben and James enter Central State University, the two friends find that their opposite worldviews lead to radically different choices. The twists and turns of their lives reveal how these choices bring very different results. One path leads to regret and self-destruction. The other path shows vividly that doing things God's way is always worth the wait.

Worth the Wait

Cliff Lea

THE FIFTH SEAL IN SHARP FOCUS   Is the fifth seal the judgment of God as is taught by those who view the rapture as happening before the tribulation period? This is what the Scriptures proclaim about the fifth seal martyrs:  9 And when He broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained;  10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, wilt Thou refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?"  11 And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, should be completed also. (Revelation 6:9-11)  ·       They appear in Heaven under the throne of God.  ·       They were slain because of the word of God.  ·       They were slain because of the testimony which they maintained.  ·       They cried out to God to judge those who shed their blood.   ·       They were given white robes (garments of the redeemed).  ·       They were ushered into Heaven, a place open only to believers in Christ.  An in-depth examination of the fifth seal reveals that it cannot be the judgment of God. This and other startling truths cause the Pre-Trib rapture interpretation to crumble!

The Fifth Seal in Sharp Focus: How Long, O Lord...? (Revelation 6:10)

Michael E. Pfeil

THE FIFTH SEAL IN SHARP FOCUS Is the fifth seal the judgment of God as is taught by those who view the rapture as happening before the tribulation period? This is what the Scriptures proclaim about the fifth seal martyrs: &nbsp; 9 And when He broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; 10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, wilt Thou refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" 11 And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, should be completed also. (Revelation 6:9-11) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They appear in Heaven under the throne of God. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They were slain because of the word of God. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They were slain because of the testimony which they maintained. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They cried out to God to judge those who shed their blood. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They were given white robes (garments of the redeemed). &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They were ushered into Heaven, a place open only to the redeemed. An in-depth examination of the fifth seal reveals that it cannot be the judgment of God. This and other startling truths cause the Pre-Trib rapture interpretation to crumble!

The Fifth Seal in Sharp Focus: "How Long, O Lord...?" (Revelation 6:10)

Reference

People take up running for many reasons, from weight loss to offseason conditioning for athletics to improved cardiovascular health. But did you know that running is an effective way to strengthen one's faith as well? Run for God-the 5K Challenge is a guide to running and a twelve-week training plan aimed at running a 5K, but with a Christian focus. Author Mitchell Hollis introduces runners to the similarities between running and witnessing for Christ. The workout plans, discussion questions, and Bible verses make it both a practical resource and a workbook for individuals and groups, especially beginning runners. From advice about shoes and Christian music for one's MP3 player to tips on race etiquette, the book will be useful and inspirational. Run for God is designed for all levels of runners, even those who have never run. Learn to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ while understanding the parallels in enduring a sport like running and enduring your faith.

Run For God: The 5K Challenge A practical guide to running and a 12-week training plan with a Christian focus.

Hollis, Mitchell

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