40 Treasured Bible Verses


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This wonderful devotional book will stimulate both mind and heart. Howell provides contexts for the selected verses and draws from a wide range of sources to illuminate their meaning for Christian faith and life today. His insights are richly rewarding. He encourages, inspires, and motivates us to understand the biblical verses in relation to faithful Christian discipleship. Howell's pastoral sensitivities combined with his studies and seasoned wisdom make this book an outstanding companion to Scripture reading and a gift to all Bible readers.




Holy Bible (NIV)


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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.




What Does the Lord Require?


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Veteran pastor James C. Howell skillfully unpacks one of the most powerful verses in the Old Testament, Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Howell illuminates the original context in which this verse was written, while demonstrating how it can still guide us in our lives today. A Leader's Guide is also included in this book, making it a wonderful resource for both group and individual use.




100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart


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Clearer thoughts, steadier nerves, healthier emotions, purer habits, happier homes, greater respect, and eternal optimism are the rewards promised in 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart.




The Beauty of the Word


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There is no doubt that the task of preaching can sometimes be overwhelming. Combining veteran wisdom, practicality, and a contagious reverence for the beauty of God's Word, veteran pastor James C. Howell leads pastors and teachers through the joyful and perplexing craft and practice of preaching. Drawing on a wide range of resources, Howell provides discussions on the "Subject Matters of Preaching," "Where Sermons Happen," "When Sermons Happen," and the "Life of the Body." The conclusion on "The Preaching Self" considers the person of the preacher. These seasoned reflections will be of great help for all who preach.




The Gospel According to Matthew


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The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.




100 Best Bible Verses to Overcome Worry and Anxiety


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Everyone struggles with worry. You may be wrestling with everyday fears about your relationships or your finances. Or perhaps you're dealing with a life-and-death decision or paralyzing emotions. Regardless of the reasons for your worries, or the degree to which you feel them, God cares. He wants you to live a life of peace and hope. He wants to give you freedom. This book will explain and apply 100 key verses from God's Word to help you overcome your worries and anxieties. The list includes Scriptures across the entire Bible, carefully selected for their significance and helpfulness to the Christian life. Each of the 100 entries will contain · the Bible verse · a brief explanation of the verse's context in Scripture · commentary on the verse's meaning · an application for the reader Don't be enslaved to your worries and anxieties, but instead dig into God's promises, provision, and wise counsel. And most of all, discover the peace and comfort that comes with understanding that he loves you more than you'll ever know.




NIV Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Comfort Print


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Featuring art from the bestselling NIV Beautiful Word(TM) Bible, the NIV Beautiful Word(TM) Bible Journal, Galatians, includes the full text of the book of Galatians, along with verse art and wide margins for journaling.




Father's Love Letter


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Father's Love Letter by Barry Adams is a series of paraphrased Scriptures that take on the form of a love letter from God and will impact your heart, soul and spirit. Experience the love you have been looking for all your life. This gift book contains beautiful full-color photographs and fifty-seven powerful devotional thoughts. A prayer that will help you put into words your response to God follows each devotional thought.




Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses


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Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses - Hundreds of Verses Organized by Topic Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses has hundreds of Bible verses organized by topics so you can find the Scripture reference you want quickly and easily. Some of the topics include: God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Words of Comfort and Strength, Old Testament events, the Life of Jesus, Book of Acts/The Early Church, Money, Prayer, and much more. You will refer to Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses again and again as you look through the Bible for the important "nuggets" of wisdom that can only be found in the Scriptures. Depending on the topic, Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses provides a short portion of Scripture along with the location in the Bible. For example: •Topic: Words of Comfort and Strength •Subtopic: Angry •A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 •Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26 •Be quick to listen, slow to speak ands slow to become angry. James 1:19 •Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. 1 Peter 3:9 •Subtopic: Lonely •[The Lord] satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9 •O Lord, you have searched me and know me. Psalm 139:1-10 •I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 •You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. John 16:32 •Topic: Commitment to God •[Choose] this day whom you will serve...As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 •Your people will be my people and your God will be my God. Ruth 1:16 •See first his kingdom and his righteousness. Matthew 6:33 Other topical lists, such as Old Testament Events and the Teachings and Parables of Jesus, have a short description and the scripture reference. For example: •Joseph and his brothers - Genesis 37, 39-47 •Moses and the Burning Bush - Exodus 3:1-10 •Fall of Jericho - Joshua 6:1-25 •Daniel in the Lion's Den - Daniel 6 •and many more Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses is designed to fit inside most Bibles, so you can have this important resource available when you need it. You will want to buy extra copies of Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses so you can give them out as gifts, stick them in different Bibles around the house or give one to a friend who could use some comfort from God's Word.