Daily Companion for Men


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In these Scriptures, reflections, and prayers for each day, noted author, teacher, husband, and father Allan Wright provides just the right amount of encouragement and challenge to guide and inspire men of every age and way of life. His own family and faith struggles are certain to speak to those who take a few minutes each day to pray for themselves and others.




The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times


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From the customs of religious life to common domestic and social practices, The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times is your quick and reliable guide to the cultural backgrounds that formed the backdrop of biblical writings. Unlike many similar works, this Bible companion is organized thematically, making it easier to scan over broad subjects at one go. Topics include: The family—describes what the Bible says about children and childbirth, education, the different roles performed by men and women; as well as topics like sex, marriage, divorce, old age, death, and burial. The household—from house architecture and furniture to topics of everyday survival, such as food and its preparation, water access, and how illnesses were handled. Work life—discusses major Old Testament occupations and trades, from livestock and woodworking to commerce. Social life—includes explanations of population, the calendar, economics, crafts, travel and trade, dress, and music. Government—how different aspects of governance were handled in towns, larger cities, and the state, including the roles of the king, elders, and officials. Israel's religious life—from the use of high places and altars, to the importance of the tabernacle and the temple, to the role of priests and Levites. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook, Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times strikes the perfect balance of manageable information, giving any student of Scripture the keys to unlock commonly misunderstood passages as well as deepen your appreciation of even the most familiar Bible stories.




Men's Devotional Bible Classic


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"The NIV Men’s Devotional Bible Classic is a spiritual resource and daily companion, offering you a higher perspective on the issues you grapple with in a down-to-earth world. Whether you’re a father or grandfather, are singled or married, the NIV Men’s Devotional Bible Classic is written for you by men like you. You’ll sit down with classic writers like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C.S. Lewis, and A.W. Tozer, and you’ll savor the contemporary insight of Charles Colson, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, Ben Carson, Dave Dravecky, Charles Stanley, Bill Hybels, Tom Landry, Philip Yancey, and many others. Fifty-two weeks of devotions will challenge you, deepen your understanding of God, and help you serve him more faithfully. Brief daily devotional messages encourage and inspire you throughout the week, and for Saturdays and Sundays, “Weekending” leads you through a short reflective devotion and Scripture readings. The topics are broad, the issues important: Commitment. Friendship. Money. Anger. Work. Disappointment. Fatherhood. Stress. Integrity. Servanthood. Worship. Day by day, the NIV Men’s Devotional Bible Classic reveals the treasure of how biblical insight brings today’s troubles and triumphs into eternal perspective. A subject index offers easy access to topics addressed in the devotions, and an author index includes biographical information about each contributor. Also included are book introductions that provide background and perspective on the biblical narrative. You will learn to see the ways God works in your life through family, career and community, in failure and success, and through all seasons of life. You will discover insights that will impact your life, deepen your understanding of God, and give you the wisdom you need to live with courage and vision, no matter what your circumstances. NIV ©2011. The New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible is the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—easy to understand, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages."




The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men


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An interactive journey through the entire Bible for men Applying the wisdom of the Bible to your life is an integral part of being a Christian man, but it's not always easy to find the time for Bible study. The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men gives you a clear path to connect with the Lord, guiding you as you read the Bible every day for one year. It's an easy reading plan that takes you through Scripture week by week, with included lessons and questions designed to help you strengthen your faith and live by His word. A full year of readings—Learn from every chapter of the Bible with a weekly format that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading each day and only one study session each week. Practical prompts—Contemplate God's teachings with journal entries and exercises that reflect on topics like relationships, family, work, and health. Space for group discussion—Build your fellowship with other Christian men and use this book to hold group study sessions so you can share God's wisdom with friends and family. Study with the whole series—Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the companion books: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women and The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families. Get ready to get closer to God with exercises and reading guides that walk you through each part of the Scripture, one day at a time.




Companions in Christ


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Companions in Christ is designed to develop you as a leader in guiding the spiritual life of your congregation. This resource gives you an overview of the Christian spiritual life and the practices that help people enter into the formative pattern of Christ's life: a life of prayer, study and service. Help your small-group members move from information (knowledge about) to experience (knowledge of) in the means of grace--ways in which Christ meets people, renews their faith, and deepens their life together in love. This revised Leader's Guide provides detailed guidance for leading a small group through the 28 weekly sessions. The plans have been tested and refined by groups in churches across the country. This books contains all you need, including --the Getting Started Guide, which was formerly a separate piece --a revised plan for a Closing Retreat --Weekly Needs at a Glance --page references for both the comprehensive 1-volume Participant's Book and the new 5-volume series




Spiritual Disciplines Companion


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Spiritual disciplines connect us to the God who wants to transform our souls. We discover these time-tested practices in the Bible as we look at the everyday ways Jesus related to God. These companion studies and exercises will help you to explore sixteen core practices. Three segments on each practice (a total of forty-eight sessions) allow space to go beyond superficial understanding and to begin to live in a new way. Jan Johnson, a seasoned writer in both the areas of spiritual formation and Bible study, has created a unique mix of inductive Bible study, guided meditation and transformational exercises spanning all the styles of learning and offering something for everyone. You can use this book effectively on your own or with a group. Discover what it means to live in the grace and light of God's transforming presence. Also available: The Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies series of eight titles offers these studies in six-week guides with notes for leaders included. Explore silence service secrecy prayer listening Bible study Scripture meditation community submission reflection confession fasting simplicity worship celebration




The Quiet Time Companion


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This collection of 30-minute daily studies surveys the entire Bible in two years, using alternately nine different study methods.




Ds4m Toolkit


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Get more out of Daily Strength for Men with this toolkit, which includes: a compelling image for each devotion plenty of space for your notes and answers to devotional questions indexes to help you choose what to study today Don't feel like doing the devotion assigned for today? With indexes, you don't have to. Indexes are the equivalent of an online search bar for Daily Strength for Men. In addition to the table of contents, which lists the title and verse or verses for every two-day devotion, there are six indexes that you can use to decide what to read each day: Topic: Select from among 50 topics, including courage, doubting God, forgiveness, leadership, power, suffering, and work (employment). You're likely to find a topic - and a set of devotions - that is relevant to your life right now. Films: Over 20 films are discussed in devotions. Songs and Hymns: Over 30 songs, ranging from classical choral works to recent hits, are referenced in devotions. Books: from Christian classics to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland People in the Bible: 35 Biblical characters, from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, are discussed in devotions. Other People: some important figures from the past century Make the most of Daily Strength for Men with the Daily Strength for Men Toolkit.




Daily Companion for Young Catholics


Book Description

Daily Companion is written for a specific age group, but is accessible to all Catholics. The scripture-based reflections are formulated to help young Catholics make better decisions throughout their lives.




Daily Companion for Married Couples


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In a few short minutes, the Scripture quotes, passages from Church documents, and thoughts from the Saints which begin the days in this book will provide comfort and guidance for married couples as they seek to live their vocation to the fullest. A brief reflection and prayer complete this dynamic daily practice.