In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance, and grace. Through this wonderful tale, the reader emerges with a better understanding of what it means to live a faithful life.
A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below."
At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary ... more
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want …
Travel the shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23.
As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep — and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.
In this booklet, Robert Boyd Munger emphasizes the need for Christians to be wholeheartedly devoted to Christ.
During the past fifty years, more than ten million readers have enjoyed Robert Boyd Munger's spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship.
Imagining what it would be like to have Jesus come to the home of our hearts, Munger moves room by room considering what Christ desires for us. In the living room we prepare to meet Christ daily. In the dining room we examine together what appetites should and should not control us. We even explore the closets in our lives that Christ can help us clean out.
Munger's practical and profound message, helps you give Christ control over all of your ... more
In today's world it can be difficult to feel safe and secure. That's why in Safe in the Shepard's Arms Max Lucado offers a reliable source of safety and security from the twenty-third Psalm. He describes this psalm as "written by a shepherd who became a king-because He wanted us to know about a King who became a shepherd." With Psalm twenty-three as our guide, we can release our burdens, throw off our fears, and rest safely in the Shepherd's arms.
In twelve brief but powerful chapters, Murray underscores the Christian's need for humility -- as opposed to pride -- in daily life. It goes beyond simply a call to and illustrates how this spirit should appear by seeing how Jesus took on the form of a servant.
A shattered leg, kidney stones, and a lump diagnosed as hyperplasia. Times were tough, money was scarce, and the bills and frustrations were piling up. It was into this kind of stressed out life that God sent Todd and Sonja Burpo the interruption of a life-threatening illness and emergency surgery for their almost 4-year old son Colton. An interruption that included his unforgettable journey to heaven.
How did they cope? And how can they help us keep thoughts of eternity in mind in the midst of our own overly busy, stressed out lives?
In 50 unique inspirational readings based on excerpts from their story, Todd and Sonja share their family's responses and reactions to the "H ... more
Charles Stanley lays out 30 Life Principles that can help you become more like Christ every day. This is accomplished through the power of His Holy Spirit, and through your own diligence and discipline.
In this book, author Charles Stanley lays out 30 Life Principles that can help you in the process. You will learn: "God's Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm," "fight all your battles on your knees and you will win every time," "God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him," and much more. These principles are laid out as a study guide for use in individual devotional or group study-enough for every day of the month.
By practicing these 30 Life Principles, you will be cooperating fully with the Spirit o ... more
Corrie ten Boom stood naked with her older sister Betsie, watching a concentration camp matron beating a prisoner. "Oh, the poor woman, " Corrie cried. "Yes. May God forgive her, " Betsie replied. And, once again, Corrie realized that it was for the souls of the brutal Nazi guards that her sister prayed.
Both women had been sent to the camp for helping the Jews. Christ's spirit and words were their guide; it was His persecuted people they tried to save -- at the risk of their own lives; it was His strengt that sustained them through times of profound horror.
Here is a book aglow with the glory of God and the courage of a quiet Christian spinster whose life was transformed by it. A story of Christ's message and the c ... more
At one time or another, everyone has looked skyward and asked, "Are You there, God? Can You hear me?" Through story after story, When God Winks at You convinces you that God speaks to individuals in very personal ways. In this book of inspiration and encouragement, best-selling author SQuire Rushnell takes you by the hand to establish why each of these actual accounts is relevant to you and to the events in your own life. Godwinks are very personal and concrete signposts, messages of encouragement given directly to you.
Sidebar quotations from Norman Vincent Peale, Helen Keller, Tom Clancy, George Eliot, and others that encourage and inspire.
Bible texts that support God's clear messages of reassu ... more