There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis. These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us. Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year.

Our Hope is meant to be easily understood by anyone, Christian or non-Christian. It can be read cover to cover, used as a reference, or used as a group Bible study guide. Over 1,200 scripture verses from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE(R) are included, so references can be read as part of the text without interrupting your reading to consult a Bible.

While the Kingdom of God is a mainstream Christian doctrine, very few lay people understand it. To the majority of people, the afterlife is a great mystery. However, the Bible clearly lays out what the hope is of those who enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the Messiah and will return as King to set up His Kingdom. He is also our Savior, and, 2,000 years ago, He died to cleanse us all from all sins. Our Hope explains how the Kingdom is the thread that ties all of the books of the Bible together.

Our Hope covers the importance of the covenants, how the conscience can interfere with your daily walk, how communion is to remind us of the Kingdom, and when and how we will be judged. It also discusses important concepts like salvation, judgment, outer darkness, and much more.

So many various doctrines revolve around salvation, mainly because the hope of the Kingdom is misunderstood. No matter where you stand doctrinally, this informative guide will help you understand the Gospel more clearly.

One of the foundational Christian beliefs is that God has spoken. Most of the time in the Bible, God makes statements. At other times, rather than making statements, God asks questions. And God's questions provoke serious thought. Many people have questions they would love to ask God. Many more have questions about God. But the most important questions are the ones God is asking us. The God Questions explores these and other questions God asked people in the Bible:

- Where are you? - Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? - Why are you so angry? - Where have you come, from and where are you going? - Why are you so afraid? - Why do you call me "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say? - Who do you say that I am? - When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?

The questions God asked people of ancient times are the same questions God is asking us today. Discover the questions God is asking you, and in doing so, find out what God has in mind for your life.