Net soos die mense van wie ons in die Bybel lees, sukkel ons almal vandag nog met selfsugtige ambisie, ons worstel met vrees en besluiteloosheid, ons kom voor versoekings te staan en ervaar die pyn van eensaamheid. Net soos hulle, begeer ons ook ’n dieper verhouding met God en om te lewe soos Hy van ons verwag.

Manne van die Bybel Eenjaar-dagboek bestudeer die lewens van 52 mans in die Skrif en bied ’n vars perspektief op die verlossingsverhaal. Elke week fokus op die lewe van een van hierdie 52 mans deur te kyk na:

• Sy storie – ’n vertelling van sy verhaal (Maandag)
• ’n Kykie na die man – delf dieper in sy lewe en ontdek raakpunte jou eie lewe (Dinsdag)
• Sy nalatenskap in die Skrif – ’n Bybelstudie wat gebou is op die beginsels van sy lewe (Woensdag)
• Die Bybelse beloftes wat op sy lewe en jou lewe van toepassing is (Donderdag)
• Sy nalatenskap van gebed – Gebed teen die agtergrond van sy verhaal (Vrydag)

Manne van die Bybel Eenjaar-dagboek is spesiaal ontwerp vir individuele of groepstudie en sal Bybellees ’n daaglikse gewoonte maak. Hierdie dagstukke sal jou help groei in wysheid en gehoorsaamheid en jou help om ’n man na God se hart te word.

• Vir individuele of groepstudie
• Ondersoek die lewens van 52 mans uit die Bybel deur:
o ’n Vertelling van sy verhaal
o ’n Kykie na hoe sy verhaal ooreenstem met jou lewe
o ’n Bybelstudie wat gebou is op die beginsels van sy lewe
o Bybelse beloftes wat op sy lewe en jou lewe van toepassing is
o Gebed teen die agtergrond van sy verhaal
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Men of the Bible One-Year Devotional

Just like Bible characters of old, we still reach for great dreams and selfish ambitions, wrestle with fear and indecision, struggle with temptation, and experience the ache of loneliness. We still long to walk more closely with the God who calls us into an intimate relationship with Himself.

Men of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture takes a close-up look at 52 men in Scripture, giving you a fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption. It offers a unique devotional experience with each week focusing on the life of a particular man:

• Monday: His Story—a narrative retelling of the biblical story.
• Tuesday: A Look at the Man—focusing on the heart of the man and how his story connects with your own life.
• Wednesday: His Legacy in Scripture—a Bible study on principles revealed through the life of the man.
• Thursday: His Legacy of Promise—Bible promises that apply to his life and yours.
• Friday: His Legacy of Prayer—praying in light of his story.

Designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups, Men of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture will help you make Bible reading a daily habit. Whether you dip into portions or read every page, this book will help you grow in character, wisdom, and obedience as a person after God's own heart

• Designed for personal prayer and study or for use in small groups.
• Examines the lives of 52 men in Scripture, including:
o A narrative retelling of their story.
o The heart of the man and how his story connects with your life.
o A study on principles revealed through his life.
o Bible promises that apply to his life and yours.
o Prayer following the theme of his story.
• 448 one-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Manne van die Bybel Eenjaar-dagboek.

Encounter a Deeper Experience of God’s Goodness and Love Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names and titles of God recorded in the Bible. Based on Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus, two bestselling books by Ann Spangler, this unique Bible study helps you explore the most important of God’s names and titles as they are revealed in the Bible. It also teaches you how to pray with specific focus on each of the names of God. Each week’s study includes: The name in English as well as in its original language, plus a brief explanation of its meaning. A key passage, from The Names of God Bible, in which the name is revealed. This translation places the Hebrew name of God directly into the English text, which will allow you to recognize each name as you compare the passage to your preferred Bible translation. Context to help you understand the name. Questions for personal reflection. Guidance to help you pray the name of God for that week. Space to write your own prayers containing God’s name. This 52-week study on the names and titles of God will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways, revealing many surprising connections between the Old and New Testaments. As you explore his names, you will come face-to-face with the God of Scripture—a God who is both the greatest of all Kings and the most loving of all Fathers. A God enthroned on high who bends low so that we can come to know him.

This unique devotional is the result of a personal quest. In order to let the truth sink in---that God is love---Ann Spangler began hunting through the Bible for the words that every person longs to hear---words of peace, protection, and mercy. Realizing her tendency to absorb the harsher words of the Bible more easily than its encouraging words, she devoted several months to reading and reflecting only on God's tender words. The result is a series of morning and evening readings designed to cut away our unbelief so that we can hear the truth about love from God himself. Each week contains morning and evening readings, enough for ninety days--- passages to soak in and call to mind when one is tempted to doubt. While the core of the book is Scripture, each reading is framed with personal reflections related to the week's theme, making this devotional read equally well as a thought-provoking message for those who want to know God better.

The Bible tells us that those who place their trust in Jesus and pray in one of His many names will be rewarded with gifts of joy, peace, and power. Join Ann Spangler, bestselling author of Praying the Names of God, as she guides you into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ by helping you to understand and pray His names on a daily basis. His many titles, including "Good Shepherd," "Bread of Life," "Light of the World," "Prince of Peace," and "Bright Morning Star," reveal who Jesus is and why he came into this world. But how much do you know about Jesus' names? Praying the Names of Jesus is a twenty-six-week devotional study that explores the most prominent names of Jesus throughout the New Testament. Each name or title is broken down into three sections each week: Monday: Study a portion of Scripture that reveals a specific name of Jesus Tuesday through Thursday: Pray specific Scripture passages related to the name Friday: Pray Scripture promises connected to the name As you learn more about the many names of Jesus, you'll gain a more intimate knowledge of Jesus and his plan for your life, move toward a deeper experience of his love and mercy, and see how each of his names holds within it a promise: Teacher, Healer, Friend, Lord--and God with Us, no matter what we're facing.

Names have power--and knowing God's name is to enjoy a kind of privileged access to him. Join bestselling author Ann Spangler as she invites you to experience God's love and power by exploring the Hebrew names of God. Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. In fact, they often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible: El Shaddai, Elohim, Adonai, Abba, El Elyon. Praying the Names of God is a twenty-six-week devotional study that explores the most prominent names of God in the Old Testament to reveal the deeper meanings behind them and to teach you how to pray through them. Each name or title is broken down into three sections each week: Monday: Study a portion of Scripture that reveals a specific name of God Tuesday through Thursday: Pray specific Scripture passages related to the name Friday: Pray Scripture promises connected to the name As you journey through this devotional, you'll gain a more intimate understanding of who God is and how he can be relied upon in every circumstance of your life, enabling you to echo the psalmist's prayer: "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

The Catholic Women s Devotional Bible is designed specifically to nourish a woman s spirituality, making it easy to form a habit of daily prayer and reading. It includes a year s worth of meditations, drawn from classic and contemporary sources, all written by women. Designed especially to meet the needs of Catholics and those accustomed to liturgically-based forms of worship, it includes a six-year reading plan tied to the lectionary, making it easy to locate readings for daily and Sunday liturgies. Additionally, each weekend devotional is based on the life of a particular woman of the Bible, helping you see the relevance of her story today. Each book of the Bible is preceded by a brief introduction highlighting its historical context and its most important themes. Additional articles focus on topics like the sacraments, holy days, the liturgy, and spiritual direction, explaining the link between tradition and Scripture to help you gain a greater understanding of your faith. Meditations are drawn from a rich variety of authors, including: Joan Wester Anderson Sister Wendy Beckett Esther de Waal Catherine of Siena Dorothy Day Fran Ferder Briege McKenna Julian of Norwich Joyce of Rupp Mother Teresa Teresa of Lisieux Macrina Wiederkehr Scripture offers wisdom for important everyday issues like relationships, marriage, child-rearing, simplicity, prayer, and finding real peace. If you dip into it regularly, it will become a well of continual refreshment, nourishing your faith and strengthening your sense of God s loving presence in your life. Features Include: - 260 Daily Meditations. - 52 Weekend Devotions, Focusing on Women of the Bible. - 50 Tradition Articles Linking Scripture with Important Elements of Catholic Life and Faith. - Complete NRSV, Catholic Edition. - 6-Year Reading Guide Keyed to the Catholic Lectionary. - Indexes. - Imprimatur."

Women of the Bible is a bestselling devotional study focused on fifty-two remarkable women in Scripture. As you learn more about these incredible women, their everyday joys, and their struggles to live with faith and courage, you'll see that their stories aren't far from our own. This updated and expanded year-long devotional, now with over one million copies sold, invites you to take a closer look at the lives of fifty-two prominent--and not-so-prominent--women of Scripture, offering a fresh perspective on the story of salvation. From Eve to the Proverbs 31 woman, you'll have a chance to see the women of the Bible in a brand new light. Authors Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda dive into the lives of fifty-two women of the Bible, spending one week getting to know each of them better through an interactive devotional. Each week, you'll learn: Her story--an inspirational portrait of this character's life Her life and times--background information about the culture of her day Her legacy in Scripture--a short Bible study on her life with application to your own Her promise--the Bible's promises that apply to her life and yours Her legacy of prayer--praying in light of her story Other special features in Women of the Bible include: A theme index A list and timeline of all the women of the Bible A list of women in Jesus's family tree A list of women in Jesus's life and ministry Perfect for personal prayer and Bible study or for use in small groups, Women of the Bible offers a new perspective that will strengthen your personal relationship with God and will give you a deeper appreciation for the women of faith who have come before us.

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus takes readers on a fascinating journey, helping them discover how learning about the Jewish world of Jesus can enrich their own faith. By exploring the land, culture, customs, prayers, and feasts, Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg help readers to perceive Jesus through the eyes and ears of first-century Jews.

Mujeres de la Biblia se enfoca en cincuenta y dos mujeres extraordinarias de las Escrituras, cuyas luchas para vivir con fe y valentia no son distintas a las tuyas. Y ahora este exitoso libro de estudio devocional ha sido actualizado y expandido para realzar su flexibilidad, utilidad y relevancia tanto para individuos como para grupos. Los grupos pequenos le daran una especial bienvenida a la forma en que los estudios biblicos se han modernizado para satisfacer las necesidades unicas del marco del grupo. Otros importantes cambios incluyen: * Linea cronologica de las mujeres de la Biblia * Una lista de las mujeres en el arbol genealogico de Jesus * Una lista de las mujeres en el ministerio y vida de Jesus. Vital y profundamente humanas, las mujeres en este libro te animan a traves de sus fracasos al igual que sus exitos. Veras como Dios actuo de maneras sorprendentes y maravillosas para llevarles a ellas, y a ti, hacia el. Este devocional de un ano te ofrece un metodo unico para ayudarte a desacelerar y saborear la historia del amor sin igual de Dios por su pueblo, ofreciendo una fresca perspectiva que nutrira y fortalecera tu comunion personal con el."

Peace--don't we all want just a little more peace in our lives? Peace in relationships. Peace at home and at work. Peace from painful memories. Release from pressures and demands that threaten to crush us. Is there a way to find peace in all these areas? What if we could build a moment of peace into every day of the year, opening our hearts to the peace God has promised? Wouldn't it be great to live with less fear and anxiety, and with more confidence and joy?"The One Year Devotions for Women: Becoming a Woman at Peace" is a chance to spend time with God every day, to breathe deeply and grab onto the kind of peace that only God can offer--a peace far richer and more satisfying than anything we can hope or imagine. Each of these uplifting devotions includes a key NLT Scripture verse, a devotional reading, and a suggested prayer for connecting with God.

If God has promised to give us the peace that passes understanding, why do we sometimes feel so anxious? What are we so afraid of? Are there ways of living that lead to peace? Conversely, are there ways of thinking and acting that lead to anxiety and a conflicted life? How does Jesus embody peace and where did his peace come from?

Finding the Peace God Promises sets our longings for peace beside God s promise to provide it. Exploring the stories that shape us, the memories that define us, and the relationships that connect us, bestselling author Ann Spangler looks for ways to help us become more peaceful. What can we learn from Scripture, from Jewish tradition, from the Amish and others about rest, simplicity, healing, and peace? The stories she shares and the answers she discovers may surprise you, enabling you to experience the transformative peace God wants you to have."

Peace--don't we all want just a little more peace in our lives? Peace in relationships. Peace at home and at work. Peace from painful memories. Release from pressures and demands that threaten to crush us. Is there a way to find peace in all these areas? What if we could build a moment of peace into every day of the year, opening our hearts to the peace God has promised? Wouldn't it be great to live with less fear and anxiety, and with more confidence and joy?"The One Year Devotions for Women: Becoming a Woman at Peace" is a chance to spend time with God every day, to breathe deeply and grab on to the kind of peace that only God can offer--a peace far richer and more satisfying than anything we can hope or imagine. Each of these uplifting devotions includes a key Scripture verse, a devotional reading, and a suggested prayer for connecting with God.

The best of the best stories, one-liners, and jokes from some of today's funniest Christian speakers and best-selling writers This new book, like its best-selling predecessors, is packed with the kind of smiles and smirks, chuckles and giggles that thousands of readers have come to love and expect. It includes some of the funniest stories from today's Christian writers like Barbara Johnson, John Ortberg, Mark Buchanan, Patsy Clairmont, Becky Freeman, Chonda Pierce, and more. Whether the topic is kids, marriage, pets, church, parenting, aging, or life's most embarrassing moments, the writers will help you keep life in perspective by revealing their own foibles, follies, and failings. Realizing that laughter and faith can go hand in hand, they offer real-life.

Carol Cymbala's ministry in a tough inner-city neighborhood in New York can be summed up in one word: unlikely. A shy girl who struggled through school and never learned to read music, she is the last person you'd expect to stand before a packed house confidently directing The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. But Carol's God is the God of the unlikely. He's Been Faithful is an honest story about the struggles we all face and the power of God to help us. In its pages, we learn that our longings for God are satisfied when we come to him simply, seeking his glory rather than ours, telling him and the world around us about the great things he has done. 'For the throngs of folks like me who've been blessed by Carol's music, the release of her book is good news. May these pages warm hearts and touch lives.'---Max Lucado

What can the Bible’s most flawed men and women reveal about who God is and how he reaches out to less-than-perfect people? In Less Than Perfect, bestselling author Ann Spangler takes us beyond cardboard cutouts of 38 biblical characters to show us how these were real individuals who had dreams, temptations, and weaknesses just like us.

Whether considering the murderous Herodias, the scheming Jacob, or the doubting Sarah, Spangler approaches both familiar and lesser known characters with fresh eyes. We meet each of these individuals again as if for the first time as Spangler offers a dramatic retelling of their lives, insight into the historical and cultural context of their time, and key takeaway points for our lives today. Each chapter includes questions for discussion or reflection, making Less Than Perfect ideal for individual or group Bible study.

Entertaining, informative, and inspirational, Less Than Perfect gives you a big picture view of the Bible even as it takes you into the hearts and minds of people with struggles just like yours. As you learn more about the individuals who are part of your spiritual family tree, you’ll discover why God loves to use imperfect people to tell his perfect story of redemption.

RELATOS PARA FORTALECER TU FE Y OFRECERTE ESPERANZA De eso es de lo que trata este libro: >. En tiempos de ansiedad e incertidumbre, estos relatos revelan el poder sorprendente del amor de Dios. Ann Spangler, autora de exitos de libreria, nos muestra un Dios que es mucho mas grande y mas misericordioso de lo que pensamos el Dios que se interesa profundamente en ti y en mi el Dios que generosamente ofrece la ayuda que buscamos. EL SORPRENDENTE PODER DE DIOS Mediante relatos de encuentros con angeles y sucesos milagrosos, usted vera que independientemente de sus circunstancias, Dios es el mismo ayer, hoy y por los siglos. Esta hermosa coleccion de devociones esta compilada de dos obras favoritas, Un angel cada dia y Un milagro cada dia, publicadas previamente, de la autora de exitos Ann Spangler."

CORRE EL ANO 30 d. C. Y USTED ESTA ESTUDIANDO CON EL MAESTRO MAS GRANDE DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS Como piensa que se sentiria al verse sentado a los pies del maestro Jesus, sintiendo su magnetismo y aprendiendo de primera mano acerca de su reino? Al sumergirse en la cultura, costumbres, oraciones y fiestas de los judios del primer siglo, usted puede enriquecer su propio entendimiento de la Biblia y de Jesus, y estar mucho mas cerca del mas grande de todos los rabies."

Que tiene un nombre? Los nombres de Dios: 52 Estudios biblicos personales y para grupos ofrece un metodo exclusivo de estudio Biblico mediante un estudio de 52 semanas en el que se destacan los nombres y titulos de Dios y de Jesus, habiendo sido elaborado para ayudar a los lectores a experimentar su relacion con el Senor de una forma mas fresca y profunda. Mediante el estudio de nombres tan excelentes y variados como Adonai, El Shaday, Yeshua, Cordero de Dios, Principe de Paz, los lectores descubren a un Dios que es completamente santo, poderoso, asombroso, misericordioso, y carinoso. Cada estudio semanal incluye: * Informacion de contexto que ayuda a los lectores a entender el nombre * Un pasaje central de la Escritura en el que se revelo el nombre por primera vez o donde adquirio mayor transcendencia * Una serie de preguntas para estudio en grupo o a nivel personal * Una lista de pasajes biblicos para una reflexion mas profunda. Basado en los libros Orando los Nombres de Dios y Orando los Nombres de Jesus pero con preguntas de estudio y reflexion adicionales, este exclusivo estudio biblico ha sido disenado para ayudar a individuos y grupos a investigar los nombres y titulos mas importantes de Dios segun los revela la Biblia. Tambien incluye una util guia de pronunciacion para los Nombres de Dios en hebreo antiguo y griego koine."

MADRES DE LA BIBLIA TE LLEVA MUY ADENTRO DE LAS VIDAS DE DOCE MADRES BIBLICAS CUYAS BATALLAS SON MUY SIMILARES A LAS TUYAS, PARA QUE LAS VIVAS CON FE Y CORAJE. A TRAVES DE SUS EXITOS Y FRACASOS, ESTAS MUJERES DE LA ANTIGUEDAD TE ANIMARAN Y TE FORTALECERAN EN TU DESAFIANTE Y GRATIFICANTE ROL DE MADRE. ADAPTADO DE MUJERES DE LA BIBLIA, MADRES DE LA BIBLIA SUMINISTRA UNA EXPERIENCIA DEVOCIONAL UNICA. CADA SEMANA LLEGA A SER UN REFUGIO PERSONAL, ENFOCADO EN UNA MADRE BIBLICA PARTICULAR."