Pastors Van Lees and Robert Peterson by God's grace know and love the Lord and are eager for others to know and love him too. This book tells the greatest story ever told, the story of Jesus's life. It is also about Old Testament prophecies that predict Jesus's coming and events in his life. In this way, the book shows the supernatural origin of the Bible, because only God could make many prophecies hundreds of years before he fulfilled them in Jesus.
Memorizing Scripture: Why Bother?: A Method Enriched by Heartfelt Stories and Reflections by Herb Ruby
Why should I bother to memorize Scripture? Isn’t this just a waste of my time?
Some people may say that memorizing Scripture is a noble goal in itself. The real motive, however, should be as the psalmist says, that God’s Word gets “hidden in our heart.” Memorizing verses that contain God’s eternal promises help us to know Him, love Him, and strive to obey Him. These desires will resonate in our heart when we know God’s Word.
Having struggled himself with memorizing Scripture by rote, Herb Ruby has written a book utilizing a unique method. This approach incorporates the principle that the more ways you connect something to what you already know, the simpler it is to remember. Therefore, each of the verses selected have six ways of retaining the verse.
Although this book’s primary objective is to enable the reader to memorize God’s Word, it also doubles as a personal devotional. With the majority of verses, there is a true-life inspirational story that comes from the journey of one pastor and his family.
If you have ever struggled with memorizing Scripture, this book is for you.
On Death and Dying: A Catechism for Christians by Dr. Ewan Goligher, MD PhD and Rev. Kyle Hackmann, MDiv
Throughout the history of the church, catechisms have served as important tools for passing along essential Christian teachings. With their accessible question and answer format, catechisms played a vital role in passing along clear teachings to God's people during periods of theological debate or confusion.
As the wider culture in the Western world has not only accepted but praised the practice of euthanasia, many Christians have been confused as to how to respond.
In this catechism, a critical care physician and a pastor propose a new catechism consisting of 73 questions related to human value, human autonomy, end-of-life medical care, suffering, and death, all while presenting a positive vision of dying well in our unique time.
Grace Enjoyed: Delighting in our God in the ordinary moments of life by Judie Puckett
Jesus often used the simple things of life to convey deep spiritual truths. This 100-day devotional for women highlights the goodness and beauty of our extraordinary God amidst life’s ordinary moments. All of creation points to him. His grace is everywhere—it’s a gift to be celebrated and enjoyed! Grace Enjoyed is written not only for those who know Jesus well but also for those who are just beginning their journey of faith.
Single-Handedly Blessed by Laura Starsoneck
Singled-Handedly Blessed is Laura Starsoneck’s story of singleness, reflection, adoption, redemption, provision, and relentless pursuit of her Lord. She encourages other non-married individuals who are seeking God through their journey. While we all live in service, hope, and adoration, there is a special, different experience in singleness. God gives his mercy, and he meets us at our greatest needs in moments when we need him the most. God calls us all to be his servants right where we are for such a time as this. Whatever your journey, Single-Handedly Blessed will help you embrace singleness—you are a beloved child of God—so you might flourish in the journey he has for you. Laura M. Starsoneck is the Assistant Director for the Center for Women and Children at Helping Up Mission in Baltimore, Maryland. She has spent over ten years in ministry in the community, especially in the challenges of homelessness, food insecurity, housing, and addiction. She has an adopted daughter, Addy.