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| What kind of leaders should we follow? What kind of leaders should we be? And what does God have to do with it? These are some of the questions inherent in 1 Samuel, with its portrait of divine response to ancient Israel's leadership crisis. That crisis was met through three menSamuel, Saul, and Davidin ways that forever changed the character of Israel's leadership and clarified what God requires of his people and their leaders.As John Woodhouse demonstrates, 1 Samuel's biblical context provides serious reflection on our need for leadership and the failure of human leaders. But it also reveals God's answer for Israel, which turns out to be his answer for the whole world and for each of us individually. This perceptive commentary not only illumines Old Testament history but brilliantly points to the New Testament promise that was fulfilled in Jesus, our sovereign leader and Savior. |
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| Davis brings cultural and historical color to the task of interpretation and adds a pastor's heart for personal application. You will find a point of contact with the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David as Davis answers the question 'What does God seek when he looks on the heart?' Davis presents simple exposition of the literary and theological character of the text in a bright and fascinating way. |
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| Things don't look good for Israel. Military attacks threaten from without, and moral corruption destroys from within. But God, in His Grace, will use three men to guide Israel through these crises into the next stage of His plan.Samuel, the prophet who directs Israel's transition from judgeship to monarchy; Saul, the first king, who epitomizes what God doesn't want in a leader; and David, the man after God's own heart. These men remain perfect examples of godliness-and half-hearted commitment-for Christians today.LIFECHANGE SERIES:Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn't always easy. But the more you know of God's purposes for you, the more you can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LIFECHANGE SERIES of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. You'll benefit in these important ways:You'll gain a firm understanding of the book-its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning;You'll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; andYou'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own-so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths. |
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| Fast-moving novel follows changes after World War I in the lives of the Stuart family. Their stories reflect the turbulence of 1920s America. American Century book 3. |
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| What Christian parent, teacher, or grandparent can resist the fun of teaching about Jesus' birth as they introduce their children to numbers? With gentle rhyme and number fun from one to ten, this Christmas board book is full of shepherds, kings, angels, animals, and shiny stars- which help kids learn the reason for the season from the very beginning. |
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| How are small, medium, and large churches different? The author reveals ten areas that affect the life of every pastor and church member. |
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| An exploration of the band U2 and their influence on Christian seekers. |
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| Award-winning author Stephen Bly weaves the tale of a pair of contemporary cowboys on a quest across the West. |
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| Sugar Creek Gang/Book 9The Sugar Creek Gang's school gets a new teacher-a man. And that spells trouble. When their old teacher shows up to surprise them with a midday sleigh ride, things start looking up for the boys. Until Bill Collins throws a snowball that accidentally hits Mr. Black, the new teacher. Learn the importance of self-sacrifice as Little Jim offers to take Bill's punishment, even though he doesn't deserve it.The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement. |
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| "I wrote Magnificent Me because there is nothing more rewarding than fostering the imagination of a child," shares an enthusiastic Haseltine. "It is so important in setting up a person's capacity to dream bigger and live more passionately. Ideas that change the world come from people who have been given permission to think about a world far beyond our physical limitations. I wanted to write a book that reminded children that they are amazing and wonderful, and it has everything to do with them being alive, and having a heart and a mind and a soul. All children need to know that they are magnificent - with or without feathers." |
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| The new believers in Thessalonica, despite maintaining their faith in the face of persecution, misunderstood the Second Coming of Christ. In response, the Apostle Paul wrote to them, giving them instruction about the kinds of lives they should lead in anticipation of Christ's return. For all Christians, Paul's teaching provides helpful guidance on what it means to live the Christian life in the midst of the uncertainty of the world. |
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