"May this unique chronological panorama of God's interaction with mankind inform, inspire, and draw you higher." -F. LaGard Smith When you want to go deeper in your chronological study of Scripture, these 365 original readings will enrich and expand your time in the Word. Each devotion goes beyond the narrative contents of The Daily Bible (R) to more clearly illuminate the practical truths, faith foundations, and biblical promises found in each day's passage. As you journey through The Daily Bible (R) Experience, you will better understand how to... follow God's call in every aspect of your life embrace His certainty in times of trial and hardship feel the momentum and might of God's sublime love and mercy This collection of thoughtful devotions can be used alongside TheDaily Bible (R) or by itself, and includes space for you to journal your own reflections. The Daily Bible (R) Experience will help you meditate on the mystery and power of faith, and provide a year of encouragement, strength, and inspiration that will have you seeking God with ever more reverence and wonder.

Drawing from the biblical picture of the church as the bride of Christ, F. LaGard Smith presents baptism as the believer's wedding ceremony with Christ. The result is a sublime view of baptism far surpassing traditional notions of dutiful obedience and magic-like ideas of baptismal regeneration. Through the wedding analogy, baptism is elevated to a personal proclamation of love and loyalty through which true spiritual conversion is given meaning and vitality. Baptism: The Believer's Wedding Ceremony is the most compelling book on the subject of baptism in recent years. More important, its sobering message about the crying need for personal faith and commitment provides the key for re-establishing a vibrant church in our time.

Unlike Any Other Bible You Have Read As this unique, chronological presentation of God's story daily unfolds before you, you will begin to appreciate God's plan for your life as never before. Reading the Bible will become a fresh, inviting, transformational experience. In the Daily Bible (R) NIV, you'll find these helpful features: The New International Version ...the most popular modern version of Scripture, a highly respected and understandable translation. Chronological/Historical Arrangement of Every Book of the Bible ...lets you easily understand God's redemptive plan as you read from creation to Revelation in the order the events actually occurred. Devotional Commentary ...leads you smoothly through Scripture, painting the scene for what you are about to read with historical and spiritual insights. 365 Convenient Daily Reading Segments ...arranged so you can read all of God's Word in one year. Topical Arrangements for Proverbs and Ecclesiastes ...enable you to focus on specific aspects of God's wisdom.

Unlike Any Other Bible You Have Read As this unique, chronological presentation of God's story daily unfolds before you, you will begin to appreciate God's plan for your life as never before. Reading the Bible will become a fresh, inviting, transformational experience. In the Daily Bible (R) NIV, you'll find these helpful features: The New International Version ...the most popular modern version of Scripture, a highly respected and understandable translation. Chronological/Historical Arrangement of Every Book of the Bible ...lets you easily understand God's redemptive plan as you read from creation to Revelation in the order the events actually occurred. Devotional Commentary ...leads you smoothly through Scripture, painting the scene for what you are about to read with historical and spiritual insights. 365 Convenient Daily Reading Segments ...arranged so you can read all of God's Word in one year. Topical Arrangements for Proverbs and Ecclesiastes ...enable you to focus on specific aspects of God's wisdom.

Imagine being able to read the Bible from cover to cover in a month... Now you can do the next-best thing! This fast-paced tour of God's Word will rejuvenate your Bible reading for years to come. As you travel through carefully selected portions of Scripture and the brief devotional comments that tie them together, the Bible's message will become crystal clear and settle more deeply into your heart and mind. You will discover a new appreciation for the drama of redemption and the story line of God's people, the clarion call of the prophets and their message for today, and the explosive growth of the church and its glorious future with Christ. Enjoy a panorama of Scripture and see the big picture as never before-God's purpose for humanity and for your life.

More than 1 Million Copies Sold Unlike Any Other Bible You Have Read-Now in the Popular New Living Translation! Want to read the Bible in one year? You can accomplish your goal and experience the Bible like never before. Reading through God's Word has never been easier. That's because The Daily Bible (R) reorganizes the traditional arrangement of the 66 books in Scripture and places all the text in chronological order. Features: Uses the text of the best-selling New Living Translation Divided into easily readable sections that can be completed in one year Organized chronologically Includes devotional commentary that provides historical and spiritual insights Provides clear historical context for a better understanding of Scripture Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are organized by topic The Psalms are presented thematically Harmonized Gospels integrate the life of Christ into one smooth narrative A chronology of all the major biblical events The Daily Bible (R) is designed to be read from cover to cover-and understood!

More than 1 Million Copies Sold Unlike Any Other Bible You Have Read-Now in the Popular New Living Translation! Want to read the Bible in one year? You can accomplish your goal and experience the Bible like never before. Reading through God's Word has never been easier. That's because The Daily Bible (R) reorganizes the traditional arrangement of the 66 books in Scripture and places all the text in chronological order. Features: Uses the text of the best-selling New Living Translation Divided into easily readable sections that can be completed in one year Organized chronologically Includes devotional commentary that provides historical and spiritual insights Provides clear historical context for a better understanding of Scripture Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are organized by topic The Psalms are presented thematically Harmonized Gospels integrate the life of Christ into one smooth narrative A chronology of all the major biblical events The Daily Bible (R) is designed to be read from cover to cover-and understood!

The much-loved Daily Bible (more than a million copies sold) is now available in a large-print edition. The Daily Bible includes outstanding devotional commentary that provides historical and spiritual insights and helps readers grasp the flow of revelation and apply it to their lives. The arrangement of the Bible text is unique: Passages are arranged chronologically, enabling readers to understand and experience God's unfolding plan of creation, redemption, and restoration like never before. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are displayed topically in order to highlight specific aspects of God's wisdom. 365 convenient daily readings guide readers through all of God's Word in one year. Now as never before, studying God's Word can become a fresh, inviting, enriching experience for every reader.

Want to know where we are headed along the trajectory set by Barack Obama and his liberal-Left allies? A close look at the militantly-secularist, hyper-regulatory British nanny state is the best possible predictor of America's own bleak future if we don't change course. In PORTRAIT OF AN OBAMA NANNY STATE, F. LaGard Smith presents scores of news reports from the British media documenting Britain's breathtaking descent into a tyrannous democracy dictating every aspect of daily life and threatening even the most fundamental freedoms of faith and expression. Smith warns of a political and cultural tsunami headed across the Pond as the same forces of liberal-Left secularism in America are creating a moral vacuum that can only be filled with rule upon rule, happily imposed by enlightened nannies at every level of society. Key chapters focus on the impact of a nanny state on the family, education, healthcare, faith, and public morals. The chapters addressing gay rights and the teaching of macro-Evolution drill down deeply into the soul of a nation, exploring the crucial relationship between morality and public policy.

"Reading the Psalms and Proverbs is no academic exercise. It is a life-changing experience. Rules are hard to keep, and practical advice is hard to follow. Therefore God has called us into a relationship with Himself."-LaGard Smith In a chapter for each day of the month, noted scholar and author LaGard Smith provides succinct and dynamic insight into a vital aspect of everyday life, followed by generous portions from the Psalms and Proverbs. With this helpful combination of contemporary teaching and Bible reading, believers will grow in scriptural instruction and deepen their intimacy with God.