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The apostle Peter was many things to many people: a humble fisherman, a moving orator, a serious theologian, a candid writer, a fearful traitor. No other personality in the Bible exhibits so much faith and doubt, courage and fear, love and impulsiveness. Peter provides an excellent model for how a life can be shaped, from imperfect sinner to man of God. Popular pastor and best-selling author Erwin W. Lutzer explores Peter's life to demonstrate how God works through sinful people, using trials, challenges, and the unseen battles of the heart to chisel and fashion Christians into Christ's likeness. As readers glimpse how Christ changed Peter from fisherman to apostle, they will learn how the Savior: -motivates changes in our character -encourages and develops our faith -teaches important lessons through past mistakes Chiseled by the Master's Hand will challenge, encourage, and strengthen readers in their walk with Christ, as they come to understand that the Divine Sculptor who molded Peter into a rock can mold them too.

In this comprehensive textbook covering the various areas of church music ministry, Kenneth W. Osbeck covers all phases of the history and spiritual concepts of sacred music as well as providing practical suggestions for working with various age groups.

Kevin Scott is culitvating a pocket of the kingdom in Noblesville, Indiana. He has written over one hundred devotions that have appeared in "The Brink" magazine, "Fusion Magazine," and"Light from the Word." A frequent conference and workshop speaker, Kevin writes about sustainable Christian life and ministry at www.kevinscottwrites.com.

Dr. Thomas Reeves is at the pinnacle of his career. The Department of Defense has awarded him a lucrative contract for his new research into superior autobiographical memory, which promises the ability to create combat troops able to quickly learn complex battle plans and enact them perfectly under the most demanding battlefield scenarios.An elite unit has received neural grafts from fetal cadavers of genetically altered brain cells with enhanced NMDA receptors. The results are remarkable . . . until the recipients begin suffering hallucinations, nightmares, paralysis, . . . and death. Dr. Reeves searches for answers, but DOD insiders want him to stop the search.The situation becomes public when pediatric ICU nurse Morgan Adams, Dr. Reeves's daughter, is taken hostage by three research subjects in an attempt to force Dr. Reeves into disclosing why they are sick. If answers aren't revealed within twenty-four hours, patients in the pediatric ICU will be killed.This spine-tingling conclusion to the Bloodline Trilogy raises spiritual and ethical dilemmas torn directly out of today's headlines. When does life begin? How far does commitment to family go? And can the sins of the father ever be forgiven?

Somewhere ahead, just around the corner--or perhaps staring you in the eye--life will present you with a trial or suffering that will threaten to derail your reliance on God and upset your mental equilibrium. Whether you are in the midst of a trial that threatens to overwhelm you, or you just want to be prepared for what might be, here is the encouragement you need to keep your mind focused and your heart centered. With the heart of a pastor and the mind of a Bible teacher, John Hutchison provides a guide that helps Christians understand biblical passages about trials and suffering. Explaining how these truths relate to our own lives, Hutchison also gives us the means to develop a thinking process that can prepare us for difficult times and minimize the shock and paralysis of soul-crushing events. "Beautiful in its concept and shape and scriptural fidelity, Thinking Right When Things Go Wrong tells us how 'joy and woe are woven fine' to strengthen our faith and glorify God. As such it is richly biblical, refreshingly countercultural, and immensely practical." --R. Kent Hughes Pastor, College Church Wheaton, IL "Addressing a subject as intensely personal--and painful--as hardships and heartaches is daunting. But John succeeds by combining the warmth and experience of a trusted pastor, the precision of a skilled theologian, and the wisdom of a lifelong student of God's Word." --Dr. Charles H. Dyer Provost and Dean of Education, Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL John Hutchison (Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.Div. and Th.M., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary) is professor of Bible exposition at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), where he has taught for more than fifteen years. Before that, he served as pastor of various churches for sixteen years. He has written several journal articles. This is his first book.

Does making a place for God keep sliding to the bottom of your to-do list? Every Christian wants to spend time with God, but too often He gets wedged between work, appointments, school activities, and everything else crowding our schedules. By the end of the day, we've missed spending quality time with our Heavenly Father. We want more of God-but how? Joanne Heim understands this struggle. She's been there, too. After her own experience of misplacing God, she discovered how making Him a priority can bring the peace we so desperately need. Now she invites you on a journey to find a purpose, place, practice, prayer, perseverance, and passion for the One who makes our lives complete. Inspirational and uplifting, Misplacing God And Finding Him Again will show how you, too, can re-discover God in the midst of your busy life-and how your life will get better when you do! Joanne Heim is the author of Living Simply: Choosing Less in a World of More and coauthor (with her husband Toben) of Happily Ever After: A Real-Life Look at Your First Year of Marriage...and Beyond. A frequent speaker for MOPS, she has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs, including "Focus on the Family" and Moody's "Midday Connection." Joanne lives in Denver. RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth

Many unsuspecting and unprepared churches have been financially and spiritually destroyed by child molestation within the church ministries and the resulting litigation. Written by an experienced lawyer, this handbook provides help to any church dealing with these issues.

This insightful Bible study uses the example of Paul's church in Ephesus to show readers how they can be victorious Christians, living in God's Word, and free from sin. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Since 2007, Sue Edwards's Bible studies have encouraged and equipped women with meaningful devotion, biblical principles, and timeless life lessons. Now with the series relaunch, Sue has revised and updated six of her studies and is offering a brand new study on Revelation. Reorganized to facilitate either individual or group use, each study maintains their original lessons and questions but now also offers inspirational sidebars and short, 3-5 minute supplemental videos. Scan the video QR code with a smart phone or visit the series Web site to watch Sue provide historical and cultural background, teach important truths found in each week's lesson, or ask thoughtful questions to encourage deeper discussion. Each edition has also been repackaged with new covers and a smaller trim size to make the Discover Together Bible Study Series more inviting and accessible to readers.

When Amy is uprooted and moved across the country, she can't find stability at school or at home. With nowhere else to go, Amy turns to God for answers, but the answers she gets are surprising.

One of the most exhaustive works ever written on Daniel's Seventieth Week and the coming Antichrist, featuring a complete chronology.

From the national best-selling authors of Unveiling Islam For the world's one billion Muslims, Jesus is a prophet. A highly respected prophet, but one of many throughout history. For Christians, Jesus is more than a prophet. He alone is God incarnate, Lord and Savior. And therein lies the most profound difference between the two faiths. Based upon the authors' extensive dialogues and debates with skeptical, angry, and interested Muslims; liberal Christians; and mainstream journalists, More than a Prophet answers one hundred and fifty of the most common objections to Jesus and the Christian faith. Raised Sunni Muslim and now professors of Christian history and theology, the Caner brothers provide a unique perspective in presenting the biblical Jesus to follower of Muhammed. Sympathetic to Muslim concerns yet uncompromising in its portrayal of historic Christian truth, More than a Prophet is an indispensable handbook for Christians who want to share their faith with sensitivity and intellectual honesty, and is a helpful introductory resource for those seeking to understand Jesus. Emir Fethi Caner (Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington) is currently Assistant Professor of Church History and Anabaptist Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Ergun Mehmet Caner (Th.D., University of South Africa) is currently Professor of Theology and Church History at Criswell College, Dallas, Texas. During their years as pastors and now as professors, Ergun and Emir have lectured on apologetics, world religions, and theology across the world and have been interviewed on NPR, CNN, The 700 Club, Billy Graham's Decision Today Radio, and the BBC, among many others.

In eight weeks, women will learn what the proverbs say about daily life, how they apply to modern times, and how they reveal the wisdom of God for all readers. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Since 2007, Sue Edwards's Bible studies have encouraged and equipped women with meaningful devotion, biblical principles, and timeless life lessons. Now with the series relaunch, Sue has revised and updated six of her studies and is offering a brand new study on Revelation. Reorganized to facilitate either individual or group use, each study maintains their original lessons and questions but now also offers inspirational sidebars and short, 3-5 minute supplemental videos. Scan the video QR code with a smart phone or visit the series Web site to watch Sue provide historical and cultural background, teach important truths found in each week's lesson, or ask thoughtful questions to encourage deeper discussion. Each edition has also been repackaged with new covers and a smaller trim size to make the Discover Together Bible Study Series more inviting and accessible to readers.

The newest series addition unpacks one of the most mysterious and misunderstood books of the Bible to help women prepare for their future with the risen Christ and be infused with courage, hope, and excitement for a life everlasting. SERIES DESCRIPTION: Since 2007, Sue Edwards's Bible studies have encouraged and equipped women with meaningful devotion, biblical principles, and timeless life lessons. Now with the series relaunch, Sue has revised and updated six of her studies and is offering a brand new study on Revelation. Reorganized to facilitate either individual or group use, each study maintains their original lessons and questions but now also offers inspirational sidebars and short, 3-5 minute supplemental videos. Scan the video QR code with a smart phone or visit the series Web site to watch Sue provide historical and cultural background, teach important truths found in each week's lesson, or ask thoughtful questions to encourage deeper discussion. Each edition has also been repackaged with new covers and a smaller trim size to make the Discover Together Bible Study Series more inviting and accessible to readers.

Invaluable insights for building a meaningful life> -Work hard -Go in the strength you have -Finish what you start -Be patient -Help other people along the way While other books and authors try to tell readers how to change their personality or way of thinking to find their purpose, P.K. Hallinan shows that true life change is not about thinking, but about doing. A Life That Matters does not try to change how people feel, but how they act. It teaches that no matter what someone is doing, with a redirection of focus he or she can make a real and lasting difference in the world. Life is a journey. A Life That Matters shows readers how to make their journey as productive and satisfying as possible.

"A Dad-Sized Challenge is about you and your son . . . together. It's about your relationship with him, and how the two of you build a sacred spot. A place where he realizes that if he could choose any dad in the world, it would be you every time."--From the Introduction Every dad with a son faces the extraordinary challenge of bringing his boy into manhood. It's a task not to be taken lightly, a journey fraught with peril, and the best experience in the world. The relationship between father and son is like no other, and its challenges are just as unique, so Jeff Kinley has written a book like no other to help dads on their journey. Dispensing with the simplistic formulas and maxims of most advice books, seasoned author and veteran dad Jeff Kinley gives fathers the tools they need to forge an amazing relationship with their sons. Founded on his experience raising three boys, A Dad-Sized Challenge is a practical, humorous, and motivating book that helps dads celebrate and nurture the god-given masculinity of their boys and the special bond between father and son.

A year's worth of devotional reading that uses explanations of key Christian doctrines to open new vistas of God's call for intimacy.

In his final work based on decades of ever-deepening Christian experience, the late bestselling author of "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" offers a fresh perspective on how to get to the core of what make life worth the effort.

In 1940, fifteen-year-old Julien Losier moves with his family from Paris to a small rural town in France to live with his grandfather, where he becomes involved in matters of life and death when they shelter a Jewish boy in their home.

On Elise Friedman's eighth birthday, she lost her mother and any connection to her mysterious past. Now a young woman in college, Elise is traveling to her homeland of Germany to uncover her family's past, but what she finds is much more harrowing than she ever suspected.

Sean McDowell and Jonathan Morrow have penned an accessible yet rigorous look at the arguments of the New Atheists. Writing from a distinctively Christian perspective, McDowell and Morrow lay out the facts so that the emerging generation can make up their own mind after considering all the evidence.

A resource to help pastors correctly identify the big idea of a passage and apply it wellPreaching with Accuracy provides preachers with a method for finding the "big idea" in each passage of the Bible, since correctly identifying the main point is key to accurately conveying the essential theology of the passage.Pelton lays out a reliable, well-informed method for identifying the main point of a preaching passage and understanding that passage well in its context. Numerous examples are given at each step of the way to show how meaning develops throughout the process of interpretation. Pelton then guides the preacher through applying a Christ-centered hermeneutic that will result in biblical sermons that benefit and equip believers.

The Bible is a ready resource for guidance on topics and questions that often provoke and perplex believers. And yet few know where to look for the answers they need. Until now."Answers to Common Questions About Jesus" seeks to explore the life and miracles of Christ by answering questions such as: -Who were Jesus' siblings?-What languages did Jesus speak?-Where was Jesus before His birth?-Why did Jesus need to be baptized?-Did Jesus really descend into hell?Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, these quick reference guides provide brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, andneighbors.

Jem Coulter thinks his family is just on a sightseeing trip to the big city of Sacramento. Then armed bandits hold up the stagecoach for the secret stash they're carrying: gold for the Union Army fighting the distant Civil War! Suddenly war isn't so far away; it's right there on the road to Sacramento, with Jem's father, the sheriff of Goldtown, fighting against the rebel army's Knights of the Golden Circle.When the family finally reaches the city, they think they're safe at last. Setting out to see the sights, Jem, his sister Ellie, and their cousin Nathan make a new friend. But is Henry the pal they think he is? With a father who is a die-hard Confederate, could Henry be in cahoots with the thieves?River of Peril gives readers ages 8 to 12 the fast-moving, exciting adventure they've come to expect in this series, as well as a glimpse into the history of post-Gold Rush and Civil War life in 1860s California, with stagecoaches, steamboats, stowaways--and lots of gold!

A unique and timely guide for relating the gospel to the complex and distinct issues of inner city AmericaMuch of the New Testament was written in urban settings, in which the Christian communities had to deal head-on with issues such as race, equality, justice, sexuality, money, and economics. But much of today's apologetics (engagement with the questions that people are asking about Christianity) come from suburban churches and academic studies. Urban believers--those who live and minister in America's inner cities--often face unique issues, not often addressed by the larger Christian community. These questions aren't neat or easy to answer but need to be addressed by applying biblical truth in the culture and challenges of urban life.Author Chris Brooks has ministered for years in the urban environment as well as received extensive theological training. In Urban Apologetics, he seeks to connect the riches of the Christian apologetic tradition with the issues facing cities--such as poverty, violence, and broken families. He brings an urban rhythm and sensitivity to the task of demonstrating the relevance of faith and the healing truth that Christ provides.

Most Christians know they should study the Bible more but many find it confusing and hard to understand - let alone enjoy. In this classic book on Bible study, biblical scholar E.W.Bullinger provides a handbook for discovering, understanding, and enjoying the Bible's truths.

A logical argument contains premises, objections, conclusions, and rebuttals. Yet when it comes to arguments defending the Bible and faith--the field of Christian apologetics--too often people defer to assumptions rather than logical analysis. It may be that they don't fully understand what they believe or that they have never been shown how to explain their beliefs.In order to provide Christians with a means for analyzing arguments so they can understand and defend their faith, Robert Velarde has developed an accessible means for visually mapping Apologetics. In A Visual Defense, he shows that visual representations of arguments are not only useful critical thinking tools, but also can help Christians understand how arguments flow After a discussion of why Apologetics is necessary and how argument diagrams can help, Velarde gives readers specific arguments for and against God and Christianity so they can put their mapping skills into practice.Faith and reason are related. When armed with a solid analytical strategy and biblical knowledge, Christians can be equipped to tackle any challenge of faith. Christians can both make a robust, positive case for truth and demonstrate that the Christian faith can withstand the most difficult intellectual attacks.

One of the Old Testament's most enigmatic prophecies is Ezekiel's vision of a new, restored temple in Jerusalem. What would a restored temple be like? How would it operate? And when might it be built? These and many other intriguing questions are addressed in this newly updated and expanded work based on extensive research and discussions with leading Jewish leaders and rabbis in the United States and Israel. Messiah's Coming Temple provides a thorough vision of this future center of worship during the coming messianic kingdom. Along with biblical interpretation of the key prophecies of Ezekiel regarding Messiah's coming temple, the work includes photos and descriptions based on a unique and detailed model of the future temple constructed by author John Schmitt.

The tale of Camden Bristow, a homeless girl who visits her grandmother only to find out she has passed away and inherited her mansion. She soon finds out that this mansion is not everything it appears to be.

The first new look at biblical eschatology by the "Dean of End Times Experts" in more than a decade. The stage is set. The curtain will rise. It's simply a question of how and when. All the attention on rapidly changing world and technological affairs at the close of the twentieth century, has renewed speculation about the future--a future waiting to unfold in unprecedented prophetic fashion. Because many biblical prophecies have been fulfilled in recent decades, there now exists a world situation which fits precisely with the biblical description of end times. Ongoing tension in the Middle East, unification of the European continent, and theological and moral apostasy in the church all point to the soon return of Jesus. But the question still remains, how and when will it happen? This completely new look at biblical prophecy remaining to be fulfilled and current events is written by one of America's most recognized end-times experts. In addition to a review of major unfulfilled prophecies in Scripture and an explanation of prophecies by category, Prophecy in the New Millennium also presents a fresh look at Israel, the Antichrist, the Rapture, the Second Coming, and the New Heaven and New Earth. John F. Walvoord has defined contemporary eschatology for an entire generation. Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he served as president from 1936 to 1986, Dr. Walvoord is one of America's leading conservative theologians and a specialist in dispensational eschatology. More than 3 million copies of his books are in print, including The Final Drama: 14 Keys to Understanding the Prophetic Scriptures.