A Fun-Filled Way to Draw Near to God As believers, we have God as our Father, and fathers love the sound of their children's laughter. So why not try something a little different for your daily devotions? If you want to lighten your mood while drawing near to God, or if you know someone who could use a laugh and a spiritual pick-me-up, this is just what you've been looking for. It's quick, easy, enjoyable--and thought-provoking too! Every day features the humorous cartoon artwork of Dennis Fletcher plus a short, powerful message that will uplift hearts and position minds to look for God in the day ahead. 3-Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect is built on the ministry of Jesus, whose teachings were often brief, created great word pictures, and were sometimes punctuated with humor. This is a fun, low-key approach to daily devotions that promises to stay with you and encourage your faith.

An all-in-one reference study Bible for everyone!

This convenient compact Bible is full of the study features you love in Barbour's original KJV Study Bible 6,500 study notes, individual book introductions, words of Christ in red, a dictionary/concordance, and full-color maps. Plus, the new-and-improved KJV Cross Reference Study Bible includes many more study helps, including

• Center-Column Cross References More than 25,000 entries point you to related passages throughout scripture.
• Character Profiles: Fascinating information illuminates 33 of the most important scriptural people spanning the breadth of God's Word.
• Bible Background Articles: 28 full-page articles answer questions like "Who were the Hittites?" and "What happened between the Old and New Testaments?"
• Questions and Answers: 58 unique questions appear alongside interesting or confusing passages in scripture, giving context and answers that help you grasp a fuller understanding of the Bible.
• Charts and Lists: 20 visual aids provide understanding in a new way.
• Messianic Prophecies: Dozens of promises of the coming Messiah and the fulfillment of these promises are clearly marked as a helpful study feature.
• Parallel Passages: Passages that appear more than once in the scriptures are highlighted as a great new study tool.

This easy-to-read full color handbook gives a big-picture view of the Bible to set readers up for a lifetime of Bible learning. Readers and Bible students of all levels will quickly get a firm grasp of key Bible foundations with this accessible guide. Discover Bible history and culture, people and characters in the Bible, major themes of every book, sections on seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, and on how to apply biblical truths to today's world. Includes over 200 color time lines, maps, and illustrations. In just 9 illustrated chapters, explore a quick overview and timeline of Bible history, essential people and characters, eight major themes of the Bible, and more.

In the 100 Names of God devotional, readers will be renewed with a deeper sense of hope as they are lead to the very heart of God and the good news of who he is. From Adonai to Jehovah-Jireh, each of the daily devotions covers: 1 specific name of God (such as Elohim); its meaning; encouraging explanation and inspirational reflection; other related Scripture and cross references and a personal question, prayer, and practical application.

Much human understanding occurs visually. When it comes to quickly grasping and retaining information, the human brain functions best with a combination of both words and pictures. That's where The Most Significant Teachings in the Bible comes in. Like an infographic survey of Scripture's main lessons, The Most Significant Teachings in the Bible makes the Bible accessible and memorable for students, laypeople, and anyone curious to know more about God's Word. In under 200 pages it presents dozens of at-a-glance snapshots that visually communicate the wisdom of the Bible in an informative and understandable way. Author Christopher D. Hudson summarizes the most important teachings of the Bible on topics such as friends, family, work, struggles, sin, God, the supernatural world, and more. Using lists, charts, and other visual aids, The Most Significant Teachings in the Bible brings to vivid clarity the overarching message of Scripture. Readers will gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the book of books.

Most of us are familiar with the exciting adventures of David and Goliath, Noah, or Daniel in the lions' den, but we don't always understand how they fit together. We lack context, and so we sometimes miss the point. The Most Important Stories of the Bible will give you a working knowledge of the key events in Scripture and how they flow into one big story. The book's 75 stories are compact, easy to read, and enjoyable. Each chapter includes a brief introduction that gives historical context to help you grasp the overall narrative of the Bible, and concludes with an explanation of why that story matters in our lives. There's a reason most of the Bible is made up of stories. They speak to us in a deep way, helping us internalize God's message. And in the end, understanding the stories of God's Word will help us connect more closely to Jesus, the greatest storyteller of all.

It can be said that the words "heaven" and "hell" are thrown around flippantly these days. It seems they have become part of our vernacular without much thought or concern about what they really mean.

The reality of heaven and hell is a hotly-debated topic spurring countless conversations, books, and sermons. It's fashionable to have an opinion about the reality of heaven and hell, but what does the Bible really say? "Heaven and Hell: Are They Real?" discusses what Scripture really says about these mysterious places, giving you real, solid, reliable information. The book includes scripture quotes that capture the current interest in the reality of heaven and hell, while offering readings on heaven and hell. Also included are quotes and insights from trusted authors including Billy Graham, Randy Alcorn, C.S. Lewis, and more. For the curious reader looking for more information on heaven and hell, "Heaven and Hell: Are they Real?" is the perfect choice.

Features include:

• Readings on heaven and hell
• Questions for digging deeper
• Additional content from trusted contemporary and ancient scholars
• Scripture from the NIV