By focusing on the "hows" and whys" of Christmas, this warm yet journalistic book will help believers reaffirm their faith while guiding seekers as they pursue solid answers about this miraculous occurrence. With material from The Case for Christ as well as new ideas from author Lee Strobel, this book is designed to be an tool to give away to family, friends, neighbors, and others who want to understand what happened at Christmas 2,000 years ago.
Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning?
Some say he would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God. Who w ... more
LeatherLike, Pink - Totally updated and expanded, the Student's Life Application Study Bible is a one-of-a-kind Bible designed for teens who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Engaging notes, questions, and graphics challenge readers with the Bible's relevant message. Today's teens will quickly discover God's perspective and learn how to apply vital truths to the situations they face daily. Now in a convenient size for carrying to church and school.
Features:
Hundreds of Life Application Notes turn specific Bible passages into practical life-changing encounters
Readers will explore options and consequences tied to everyday situations in "Choices"
"I Wonder" questions tackle popular ... more
Softcover - Totally updated and expanded, the Student's Life Application Study Bible is a one-of-a-kind Bible designed for teens who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Engaging notes, questions, and graphics challenge readers with the Bible's relevant message. Today's teens will quickly discover God's perspective and learn how to apply vital truths to the situations they face daily. Now in a convenient size for carrying to church and school.
Features:
Hundreds of Life Application Notes turn specific Bible passages into practical life-changing encounters
Readers will explore options and consequences tied to everyday situations in "Choices"
"I Wonder" questions tackle popular issue ... more
Bestselling author Tim LaHaye is a nationally recognized Bible teacher who wants each reader to know that the Bible was written for them — they need not rely on scholars and teachers to interpret it. In this 30th anniversary edition of his bestselling How to Study the Bible for Yourself(more than 850,000 copies sold) readers will discover how to:
locate the Bible's major principles, promises, and commands
understand key verses and themes
achieve an enriching, lifelong habit of Bible study
LaHaye's practical and inspiring method of study will open up the joy, wisdom, and excitement of the Bible to those who have been studying for years or anyone beginning to explore the wonders of God' ... more
The fascinating stories and origins behind Christmas traditions such as the colors of red and green, the Christmas tree, caroling, nativity scenes, the Yule log, gift-giving, stockings, advent wreaths, mistletoe, and holly.
The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An evergreen tree festooned with ornaments.
The golden traditions of Christmas — gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more — infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they point us to the birth of Christ.
Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved cu ... more
Hardcover - Looking for answers to life's toughest questions?
Ever feel like God and life just don't make sense together? Like the situations you face are beyond anything your parents — or even God — can understand? The Bible can help — it has a lot to say to teens. Advice that can really make a difference. And truths that relate to even the toughest situations you might encounter.
The Student's Life Application Study Bible helps bring God's Word to life. It helps teens progress from a simple understanding of the Bible to making a real life-change through applying God's word to everyday situations.
Take the plunge toward a growing faith by checking out these helpful featu ... more
Suffering the loss of a loved one at any time of the year is difficult, yet during the holidays or special occasions, those grieving experience a more intense sense of loss. The world is moving forward and celebrating life and all its blessings, yet forgrievers a darkness pervades the holiday. Through quotes, prayers, Scriptures, and the words of the author, A Decembered Grief is designed to guide the reader on the journey beyond "the shadow" and directly through "the valley of death."
What ancient mysteries lurk behind the amazing stories in the Dragons in our Midst series? Eye of the Oracle takes the reader back in time to the days when dragons abounded. From the era just before Noah's ark, through the battles between dragons and mank
Behind the Christmas songs we love to sing lie fascinating stories that will enrich your holiday celebration. Taking you inside the nativity of over thirty favorite songs and carols, Ace Collins introduces you to people you've never met, stories you've never heard, and meanings you'd never have imagined.
The next time you and your family sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," you'll have a new understanding of its message and popular roots. You'll discover how "Angels from the Realms of Glory," with its sublime lyrics and profound theology, helped usher in a quiet revolution in worship. You'll learn the strange history of the haunting and powerful "O Holy Night," including the song's surprising place in the history o ... more
The ADVENTure of Christmas is a guide for moms concerned that their children are losing sight of Jesus in the midst of the distractions the holiday season brings. Lisa Whelchel was such a mom, but instead of abandoning the traditions of Christmas she rediscovered their original meanings, which were intended to remind people of God's unfathomable gift. Hanging lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and decorating the tree have become opportunities to teach her children about how they relate to Jesus' birth. With The ADVENTure of Christmas, mothers can redeem what's been lost from the very symbols that are gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas.
