Nothing in all of creation or history tells us more about the heart of our creator—or of our own heart—than the way Jesus suffered and died. In this excerpt of The Path Of His Passion, Bill Crowder reflects on the tragedy and wonder of that day. By showing not only the mockery of the cross but also its majesty, he helps us see why this momentous event deserves to be at the center of our hearts every day for the rest of our lives.
We all carry guilt and regret, and we need to know with certainty that God’s forgiveness has truly lifted the load of our guilt and shame. In this study, we explore the depth, nature, and cost of the forgiveness that only God can give—and the peace we can know as a result.
All of us, at some point in our lives, will be confronted with a situation in which a friend or loved one is suffering. It could be caused by death, disease, divorce, or devastating news of any kind. When people we care about are hurting, our natural inclination is to help—to offer words of comfort and encouragement. But what do we say? In this study of Job 1–6, longtime pastor Roy Clark examines how Job’s three friends responded to his suffering. This booklet will help us to learn what to say—and what not to say—in those moments when an encouraging word is so desperately needed.
The apostle Paul said that in creation we can clearly see God’s “eternal power and divine nature” (Rom. 1:19-20 NIV). But what can we actually learn about God in the wild places of the earth? This question compelled author and naturalist Dean Ohlman to pay more careful attention to the natural world and to learn from others about what they have discovered while “reading” the book of God’s works in the wilderness. This booklet summarizes what we can witness when we enter the theater of God’s glory.
What can we learn from the conflict that erupted between Jesus and some of the most religious people of His day? The question is important for those of us who struggle with the feeling that Jesus has not met our own expectations. Some of the issues that confused Jesus’ countrymen are likely to be our issues too. With this in mind, author Bill Crowder helps us take another look at One who has promised, in His own time, to wonderfully exceed all of our hopes and dreams.
In this excerpt of Windows On Christmas, author Bill Crowder offers a fresh perspective that will revolutionize your appreciation of Christmas as he looks at the events surrounding the birth of Christ from the viewpoint of Mary and Joseph. See what they saw. Feel what they felt. Learn from their responses to these wonderful and powerful events. Take a new look the birth that altered forever the world and its inhabitants.
During his years of pastoring, radio broadcasting, and the presidency of Moody Bible Institute, Joe Stowell has helped many hurting people find strength for the journey of life. With a reassuring realism that is rooted in the timeless counsel of the Word of God, Joe proclaims a message of hope and faith that can be ours as we travel the wonderful yet difficult road of life. This is the kind of encouragement you will find in the following pages excerpted from The Upside Of Down by Discovery House Publishers.
What is it about The Chronicles Of Narnia by C. S. Lewis that has inspired and intrigued both children and adults for decades? These books, which have sold over 100 million copies, have many spiritual parallels to the story of the Bible. This booklet examines some of those parallels and provides summaries and explanations for each of the seven books that make up this popular children’s fantasy.
Many men are sitting on a secret—a secret that is destroying their honor and poisoning their relationships. It’s the secret of pornography. Even Christian men, young and old, from all walks of life, are succumbing to the allure of pornography. Tragically, most men don’t admit the problem until they get caught. Some foolishly believe they’re in control of the problem. Others feel hopelessly enslaved. This booklet offers help and hope by considering the dangers of pornography, the multiple aspects of a man’s struggle, and a way out.
In a world of cut-throat, dog-eat-dog, do-whatever-it-takes self-promotion, the character and example of Christ point us to a radically different way. Though compassion seems in short supply today, we are called to be like Christ—the One whose compassion was unquestioned in His generation. What is that compassion, and how can we model it? Vernon Grounds’ important study gives us the direction we need.