In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado takes a fresh, in-depth look into the story of Esther and uncovers hope for tomorrow and courage for today.

Max will help readers dare to live faithfully by:

• Reclaiming their eternal identity
• Discovering their role in God’s story
• Putting their hope in the One who is already victorious

Max’s message for each reader: You don’t have to be undone by turbulent times; you can be unleashed. You were made for this moment.

"Concrete, accessible, actionable help in the most important challenge of human living."--JOHN ORTBERG, founder, BecomeNew.Me Having spent years of his life studying the Holy Spirit, renowned theologian and acclaimed author Jack Levison shares the seven secrets to a fuller, deeper and more powerful relationship with the Spirit.  Packed with biblical insights, practical strategies, focused prayers, Scripture meditations and rich reflections, each short, energizing chapter will fuel your spiritual growth, empowering you to · break out of the familiar · experience your own personal Pentecost · cultivate healthy habits that strengthen the Spirit-filled life · connect with the heart of the Spirit A season of breakthrough awaits you. Here is your guide to embracing the Spirit-filled life--and discovering the Helper who fills you up, pours you out and transforms the world through you. "Jack Levison opens secrets of the Spirit-filled life from across the pages of Scripture and gives us seven pathways for living the Spirit-filled life. What a gift!"--AMOS YONG, professor, theology and mission, Fuller Seminary "What a terrific guide for living the Spirit-filled life! I highly recommend this book."--ADAM HAMILTON, senior pastor, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas; author, Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws

Winning the War on Worry has the potential to set readers on a new path and give them the tools they need to replace worry with a greater sense of trust in the Almighty. When we experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we could ever comprehend, He will guard our hearts and minds as we live in Christ Jesus.

Jesus has given you all that you need for life and godliness. He has already won the war on worry, defeating death, hell, and the grave once and for all.

As you read this simple yet powerful book, you will begin to see more clearly how:

• Worry is a liar, but we can choose whether we want to listen to the Enemy or our Heavenly Father
• Fear fuels worry, which fuels our need for control, but God's perfect love drives out fear
• You can stand firm on the truth that Jesus both wants to and is able to carry what's worrying you
• We can replace anxious thoughts with thoughts that line up with the character and nature of God

Winning the War on Worry can set you on a new path and give you the tools you need to replace worry with a greater sense of trust in the Almighty. Through the practical journey laid out in this book, allow Louie Giglio to point you to the One who is greater, to the God who encourages His people: "Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life" (Philippians 4:6–7 msg).

Today's Struggles Build Tomorrow's Strength In life's difficult moments, we find refuge when we remember that the God we serve fights our battles alongside us. Though we face moments when we feel we can't carry on, we take heart knowing that in times of turmoil, God equips us to grow in our faith and draw closer to Him. In Fighting Your Battles, author, speaker, and former NFL chaplain Jonathan Evans shows how you can face every hardship with strength and hope, confident that God will always use your trials for His glory. You'll understand what it means to evaluate the "giants" in your life from God's point of view relinquish self-reliance and depend completely on the Lord progress toward the purpose you were created to fulfill God has new ground for you to gain, and often the land, promises, and experiences He wants for you are discovered as you endure life's struggles. Fighting Your Battles will give you biblical encouragement, support, and perspective, empowering you to follow God into victory.

"Equipping the body of Christ for personal ministry has been Bob's life work. This practical, step-by-step manual is the mature fruit of that lifelong commitment." -Paul David Tripp, author of Instruments in the Redeemer's Hand Behind every spiritually fit church are leaders in the constant process of preparing other members to become counselors who nurture "one-another ministry." But the success of this mission requires a practical, results-driven process for training the next generation to serve. In Equipping Biblical Counselors, pastor and counselor Bob Kellemen shares a proven strategy for envisioning, enlisting, equipping, and empowering new Christian counselors-a practical four-step process he has spent decades refining. With this book, Dr. Kellemen humbly comes alongside church leaders to help them assess their congregation's strengths and weaknesses shepherd new leaders with confidence and wisdom encourage the consistent spiritual growth God longs to see in his followers Invest where it matters most! Equipping Biblical Counselors reveals the steps ministry leaders can take to fulfill the calling in Ephesians 4:11-16 to embolden the body of Christ to continue changing lives with his unchanging truth.

Dr. Peter Chesterfield is one of the Royal London Hospital's top neurosurgeons. He is also a workaholic, ordered by his boss to take a week off to attend a medical symposium at the luxurious Elysium Grand on the island of Maui. While there, Peter pulls a woman with a skull fracture from the water. Though he is able to revive her in the ambulance, she eventually dies in his arms, leaving him with only one clue to what happened to her: the word "honu." Increasingly obsessed with discovering the cause of his patient's death, Peter becomes entangled in an ongoing investigation of a brazen luxury auto theft. He also becomes a source of deep irritation to detective Lisa Kealoha, who has jurisdiction over the case. But when the two join forces, they begin to uncover a destructive plot that runs far deeper than either of them could have imagined. And if they're not careful, they're both going to end up dead. Award-winning author James R. Hannibal whisks you away to the deadly beauty of Hawaii for a story of greed, violence, and justice that will leave you breathless.

Wanneer die lewe se probleme swaar op jou skouers druk, is dit tyd om stil te staan en op Jesus te fokus. Onthou dat geen probleem wat vandag oor jou pad kom groter is as sy krag om jou te help nie.

Gedurende Jesus se tyd op aarde het Hy vir sy volgelinge verskeie lewensveranderende beloftes gegee en hulle geleer hoe om in pas met God se opdragte te leef. Hierdie 366 dagstukke kyk na hierdie woorde van Jesus en help jou nadink hoe jy Jesus se waarhede op jou daaglikse lewe kan toepas.

Hoe beter jy die liefdevolle Verlosser leer ken, hoe meer sal jy Hom liefhê en vrede vind in sy Teenwoordigheid. Verdiep jou in Jesus se woorde in hierdie dagboek sodat jy werklik kan hoor wat Hy vir jou wil sê.

Pleasing God is a practical resource for Christian living that inspires believers to seek the greatest honor of anyone's lifetime--to have the privilege of pleasing God.

Christ's total forgiveness means that we do not have to earn our salvation. When we give our lives to Jesus, we are justified by faith alone. Good works are not required. Prayer is not required. Practicing total forgiveness is not required. Wow--what a gift! But chances are, if you have been born again you want to do good works. You want to pray. You want to forgive and love your enemies. You desire to please God.

In Pleasing God, bestselling author and well-known preacher, R.T. Kendall, unfolds the meaning of persistent faith. Starting with the story of Enoch, Dr. Kendall explores biblical teachings that call believers to "find out what pleases the Lord" (Ephesians 5:10).

With biblical teaching, personal stories, and humble wisdom, Dr. Kendall answers these questions:

• What pleases God (and what displeases Him)?
• Why should we please God?
• How should we please God?

Imagine the joy and peace that will come from pleasing God more than seeking approval from others. The world needs this book!

This volume provides a full fifty-two weeks of devotional material based on the Revised Common Lectionary for Year C. Drawing from the insightful Bible commentaries in the Connections series, each week of offerings also includes scriptural and literary readings, lectio divina, spiritual practices, questions for journaling, and a prayer. This resource has been crafted with mainline, lectionary preachers and lay leaders in mind, both to supplement their planning for the week and to feed their souls in the midst of the work of ministry. Individuals and small groups will find their faith deepened through regular contemplation and devotional insight.

One doctor developed the world's first vaccine. One civil rights activist helped to end racial segregation in the USA. One watchmaker saved the lives of 800 Jews and refugees during World War Two. One linguist opened a centre for young widows and saw revival spread across India. One former slave escorted 300 others to freedom. One pastor saw a revival in his church which sparked the birth of Pentecostalism. Faith. Love. Generosity. Sacrifice. Perseverance.