The NIV Lucado Encouraging Word Bible is designed to encourage believers along their journey with the Lord. Max Lucado’s warm, conversational style ensures that the marginal notes, short articles, and various study tools meet you where you are, providing encouragement and insight. This Bible will strengthen you as you follow the included reading plan and incorporate this Bible into your daily devotional life. The 30-day study guide will help you jumpstart this practice. This Bible will help you as a believer, and with Pastor Lucado’s gentle yet powerful notes, it’s a beautiful gift for your non-believing friends and family who could use some encouragement with Scripture.

Features include:

• Fully redesigned and expanded Bible from Max Lucado (based on the Life Lessons Bible)
• 98 new “People of the Word” articles encourage believers through the lessons learned by people throughout the Bible
• 691 “For Your Journey” marginal notes mix masterful storytelling with biblical context to lead you into a deeper walk with the Lord
• 115 “Jesus Through the Bible,” and “Growing in Christ” articles provide both inspiration and practical lessons to build you up
• 30-day personal or group Bible study enriches your knowledge of the Bible
• “God Cares for You” and “Growing Up Spiritually” verses are subject-specific and provide another resource in your study of the Bible
• “Where to turn when . . . ” Scripture reference list means you can always find a biblical answer to the challenges you face
• Dotted margin space for journaling or taking notes
• Bible book introductions contain a brief outline of the book and an introduction written by Max Lucado
• Bible reading plan
• Full-color maps
• Clear and readable NIV Comfort Print® 9-point type size

It takes courage to hope; to stand in our confusion and grief and still to believe that `God is not helpless among the ruins'. Guided by Habakkuk and his prophetic landmarks, this book is a reflective journey through the tangled landscape of bewildered faith, through places of wrestling and waiting, and on into the growth space of deepened trust and transformation. Read it and learn the value and practice of honest prayer, of surrender, of silence and listening, and of irresistible hoping.

You know Jane Austen as the beloved author of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and other witty, insightful novels of the early nineteenth century. Now come to know her as a woman of unexpected spiritual depth. Jane Austen wrote beautiful, heartfelt prayers for use during her family's evening devotions. Each one reveals her gratitude for God's blessings and her pursuit of a holy life-expressions of a woman whose heart was profoundly moved by faith. In this beautifully designed book, author Terry Glaspey introduces you to Jane Austen the Christian by sharing this powerful collection of prayers and also a glimpse into her life story and the impact she had as a writer of virtue, character, and morality.

With a major resurgence of the liturgical movement, consumers are more interested in historic Christianity than ever before. Dangerous Prayers pairs inspirational content with modern art in a way that inspires readers. There will be a strong emphasis on diversity with the gender, race, and historical context of the individuals, including people such as St. Francis of Assisi, Harriet Tubman, Corrie ten Boom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and many more.

Each prayer will include an artist rendering of the individual, a short background on the context of the individual and the cultural moment, and the text of the prayer itself. Covering a wide range of people from different historical contexts, the entries in Dangerous Prayers will vary in length and nature but will be entirely inspiring. Each entry will also invite readers to apply elements of each character's faith in their own lives.

Excerpts from some of these dangerous prayers could include:

"Father, make of me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road; make me a fork, that men must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me." Jim Elliot, martyred missionary to the Auca Indians.

"Lord, I'm going to hold steady onto you and you've got to see me through." Harriet Tubman, famous escaped slave and conductor on the Underground Railroad

Illustrated compilation books about the achievements of individuals are increasingly popular, and Dangerous Prayers: 50 Powerful Prayers That Changed the World is the first of its kind in the Christian market. Offering a powerful point of connection with historical Christianity, this book will be a natural gift for any friend or loved one looking to rediscover the roots of the faith.

Prayers are beautifully illustrated with portraits of each person who prayed a dangerous prayer. This four-color book is a perfect gift for any Christian and for history lovers.

Equipping your Messy team to pray and encourage others to do so, both within and outside the Messy Church context - Communicating prayer as a concept - Praying as a team in advance and on the day - Prayer ideas for the activity time, celebration time, and at home as a family - Ways of praying the Lord's Prayer - Ways to reimagine other traditional prayers - Creating a prayer space - A Messy Quiet Day outline

This work brings together for each day of the year three prayer practices for contemplative living: first, a brief "active prayer"; second, spiritual reading; and, third, Lectio Divina. The brief introductory prayer sentences are from various sources - the Bible and traditional prayers of the church or of well-known spiritual writers. The spiritual readings come from eleven of Father Keatings books and one audiotape, with a month's worth of readings derived from each work. Each day's entry concludes with a brief selection from the Bible, or Lectio Divina.>

Stormie Omartian's books have sold millions of copies and helped people around the world access the power of prayer. In this compilation of 200 heartfelt and powerful prayers, taken directly from Stormie's life-changing devotional, "The Power of Praying Through the Bible, "readers will discover God's voice and direction from Genesis through the Old Testament and from the passionate life of Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament.

Each prayer from Stormie brings to life the comfort, personal guidance, and power found in the Scriptures and gives the reader strength and encouragement to live each day for God. This compact volume is the perfect size to carry along in a purse or briefcase or to keep at a bedside to read at the beginning or end of each day. A wonderful gift for any believer, this is an ideal companion to the new devotional from Stormie.

For most people most of the time, prayer is hard. It is especially difficult--not to mention unsatisfying--when people experience it as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you? In "A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer," Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God's presence. What makes the prayer so powerful is its capacity to dispel any notion that God is somewhere "up there," detached from our day-to-day tasks and concerns. Instead, the examen leads us into a relationship with a God who desires to be personally caught up in the lives of those whom he created. By following five simple yet powerful steps for praying the examen, we can encounter the God who, as Scripture tells us, "is not far from each one of us"--the God whose presence in our lives can make all the difference in the world.

Heartfelt prayers from Stormie's "The Prayer That Changes Everything" now come in a beautiful Milano Softone edition with a satiny ribbon. Small enough to keep in purse or pocket, lovely enough to give as a special gift to draw the hearts of friends and loved ones to the Lord in prayer, this little book will help unlock the power of prayer in readers' lives. They'll come away understanding as never beforehow God's great love for them makes their lives completehow lifting up praise unlocks God's delivering power in their circumstanceshow right it is to offer adoration to the One so worthy of worship

Millions have loved the power and insight of Stormie's books on prayer. With the same care and insight she addresses the subject of praise and touches readers' lives with the hope to be found in a heart that worships God.

Lectio divina, which means sacred reading, is an ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply to the voice of God in sacred texts. In recent years there has been a reclaiming of the riches of contemplative prayer forms of Western traditions. Through the practice of lectio divina you become present to each moment in a heart-centred way. Gradually, the practice of lectio expands your capacity to sense God's presence until all of life becomes a cascade of prayer. Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Christine Valters Paintner breaks open the movements of this spiritual practice. She makes them accessible to the contemporary reader who longs for a more pervasive experience of the holy in the everyday but lives far away from the sanctuary of a monastery.

Whether you have made prayer a habit for many years or this is your first prayer devotional, inspiration is waiting for you in the daily prayers written here. Ultimately, prayer is a conversation with God. You don't need to use fancy words or recite long passages of Scripture. Just talk to God. Open your heart. He adores you, and he's listening to every word you say. Some days your prayers may be filled with gratitude, some days with repentance, and some with need. Just lay your heart and your prayers at the Father's feet and wait for his powerful response. Be blessed as you connect daily with God.

Intercessions for Years A, B and C is a collection of prayers to accompany the Church of England Common Worship Lectionary. Wholly relevant to our everyday world, the intercessions do not sidestep the challenges of living faithfully in difficult circumstances; they do seek to inspire our minds and expand our hearts, as we offer up all we have and all we are, to the grace and mercy of God. The prayers are compatible with the traditional pattern of interceding for the Church, political governance and world concerns; the neighbourhood and local community; those who are sick or in special need and the deceased. As the author has drawn primarily on the Gospel for inspiration, the prayers will be relevant however many readings are used in a given service.

God Wants to Talk to You!

Many people go through life wishing they could hear from God. They long to know His plans and purposes for their lives, and they long to benefit from His direction in their daily decisions.

The truth is, you were made to hear God’s voice! God created you for intimacy with Him, and He longs to speak with you, moment by moment!

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” --John 10:27, NLT In his latest book, You Can Hear God’s Voice, author Kevin L. Zadai helps you develop your ability to hear God’s words every day.

• Learn to recognize God’s voice apart from other voices
• Encounter new clarity in knowing God’s will
• Access your many rights and privileges as a believer
• Walk in increased discernment through Holy Spirit power
• Experience transformation by renewing your mind

Prayer is the most powerful way to transform your marriage. Praying Circles Around Your Marriage draws from the life-changing principles in the bestselling book The Circle Maker to empower you to fulfill the God-given dreams for your marriage.

Dream big, pray hard, and think long--together.

Marriage is your most sacred relationship on this earth, and prayer is the single most powerful way to transform it. It's time to learn the relational truths in the legend of Honi the Circle Maker--a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not leave it until God answered his impossible prayer. The commitment made in the sacred circle of marriage requires the same kind of boldness and resolve as the Circle Maker. Honi's prayer saved a generation, and your prayers can transform your relationship.

Praying Circles around Your Marriage draws from the life-changing principles Mark Batterson outlines in his New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker. Joined by Pastor Joel and Nina Schmidgall who serve with Mark at National Community Church, the authors draw from personal stories, Scripture, and practical insight. You'll discover seven key prayer circles for your marriage: Vision Circle, Romance Circle, War Circle, Dance Circle, Support Circle, Storm Circle, and Legacy Circle. Through these circles you will:

· Discover your shared vision and find a new combined purpose together

· Turn the tables on conflict and access the gift of being known

· Be a student of your spouse and ensure a connected and intimate relationship

· Build a foundation for your marriage that will help you weather the trials that are sure to come

· Learn to draw a larger circle around your marriage so that your unified purpose can be a blessing to others

The truth is this: what your marriage will become is determined by how you pray. Bold prayers honor God. God honors bold prayers. Praying Circles around Your Marriage will empower you and your spouse to identify your greatest dreams for the most important relationship in your life, and pray the kind of audacious prayers in which God finds delight.

After all, your life together has a legacy to leave for future generations. It's time to start circling.

Pastor and popular Bible teacher Sheryl Brady helps Christians prepare for, recognize, and cultivate the powerful yet easily overlooked moments when God shows up in their lives. Everyone experiences God moments, times when God pulls back the curtain and gives a glimpse of his active presence in their lives. Most of us operate under the misapprehension that these moments are rare occurrences that reveal themselves in grand fashion. We expect bells ringing, lights flashing, and neon signs that point to earthshaking revelations. But God often speaks in whispers, strategically and incrementally unveiling his plans, preparations, and purposes through the most unassuming circumstances. The key is to learn how to prepare for, recognize, and be faithful in these moments. In Don't Miss the Moment, Pastor Sheryl Brady reminds Christians that God is real and unwaveringly present in our daily lives. Through biblical teaching and personal stories of God showing up in times of need, she shows how to pursue deeper relationship with the Faithful One so that we can learn to hear his voice and feel his leading, discern when we are in a defining moment, and redirect our hearts and lives toward his plans and purposes.

Prayers & Promises for Girls incorporates more than 70 themes that will help guide your sweet girl in how to connect with her Creator in all the different areas of her life. It will help her understand God's promises about faithfulness, trust, wisdom, worth, beauty, strength, and much more, while also encouraging her to pray. She will see that by staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, she can live a fulfilling, blessed life in close relationship with her heavenly Father.