Through an examination of the Bible's most powerful verses, the newest installment in the 101 Most Powerful series reminds us that we are not alone in this world. In the Old Testament, God spoke through patriarchs, poets, and prophets. In the new Testament, he reaches out through Christ and Christ's disciples. Highlighting some of the key verses of the Bible, Steve and Lois Rabey demonstrate how God constantly communicates his will and his love to his children.

Furnishes an inspirational treasury of 101 of the Bible's most important and profound words of wisdom, broken down into modern-day language and accompanied by helpful advice on how to cope with the challenges and adversities of life.

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In today's fast-paced world, our lives are full of ceaseless change. Whether it is a child going off to college, a loved one stricken with an illness, or conflict between friends or family members, many moments-both joyful and sorrowful-demand more from us than we can give. At those times, prayer can be the answer, if only we can find the right words. Now with this collection of beautiful prayers drawn directly from the Bible and eloquently interpreted for our lives today, we can take strength from the…

101 MOST POWERFUL PRAYERS IN THE BIBLE

From the Song of Solomon to the lamentations of Job to the Magnificat of Mary, this book shows how these sacred passages reflect actual human experience and can guide us to the right prayer at the right time. With every verse, the authors compare the lives and times of biblical characters to real-life people today, revealing how each prayer can be applied to our lives. They also offer new, contemporary prayers along with each scriptural citation to help us find the wisdom and truth in these timeless words of supplication, adoration, thanksgiving, and celebration.

Entertaining and enriching, full of insight both into biblical text and the spiritual challenge of modern life, 101 MOST POWERFUL PRAYERS IN THE BIBLE has the warmth and insight of a fireside chat with a deep and trusted friend. At the same time, it is a guide to the true effectiveness of prayer and to the greatest human achievement of all: to be able to speak directly to God, and to hear Him speak back to us.

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In today's world, promises are everywhere: promises to make us richer, thinner, or happier. But deep down, we know that these promises ring hollow, and that there is an awesome difference between God giving his word and the TV offering empty come-ons. Ever present, ever caring, and ever forgiving, God wants his promises-of healing, help, leadership, guidance, and comfort-to come true sooner rather than later. The challenge for us is to hear them clearly-and know what God wants from our lives.

101 MOST POWERFUL PROMISES IN THE BIBLE

From the promise Joseph remembered as he stood betrayed and alone in the Valley of Shechem to God's most famous, extraordinary promise of all in John 3:16, the Word of God is an ironclad force for distinguishing between good and evil, for finding comfort in a storm, for resisting temptation and seeking fulfillment.

This collection of 101 of the most powerful promises in the Bible comes to us through Isaiah, Paul, Joshua, and Mark, as these men-and many others-proclaimed the promises of God. In each chapter, we too learn how to interpret these words and what they mean for the choices we make at home, at work, in our families, and in our darkest times of need.

Pairing each scriptural passage with an original, contemporary prayer, Marcia Ford has written a moving, everyday guide to applying the will of God and his love to our lives. A work of devotion and insight, 101 MOST POWERFUL PROMISES IN THE BIBLE helps us keep our end of God's promises-and find the courage to live according to his word.