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SNEAK PEEK: How Nick Vujicic Met His Wife

August 2, 2012

Click here to read Chapter 3 of Nick Vujicic’s book Unstoppable.

There were times in his life when Nick Vujicic – author, motivational speaker, and the director of the nonprofit organization, Life Without Limbs – thought he would never have a wife. But on February 12, 2012 he married the woman of his dreams, Kanae.  In chapter 3 of his book Unstoppable, Nick shares the details of how he and Kanae met and fell in love, as well as encouragement and advice for anyone discouraged by love.

Read Chapter 3 of Unstoppable here.

PRESS RELEASE: WaterBrook Multnomah Announces Early Release of Grant R. Jeffrey’s Final Book

August 2, 2012

(Colorado Springs, Colo., August 2, 2012) – WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group is pleased to announce the October 9, 2012 early release of author Grant R. Jeffrey’s final book, One Nation, Under Attack, originally planned to go on-sale January 15, 2013. “Because of the economic times we’re living in and the urgency of Grant’s message, we felt it was imperative to release his book as early as possible,” says Stephen W. Cobb, WaterBrook Multnomah President and Publisher.

One Nation, Under Attack explores what Jeffrey refers to in his writing as America’s “Economic Armageddon.” He uncovers the facts, the secret maneuvering, and the statistics that point to the unavoidable fall of the United States from its longstanding role as world leader and the most powerful and prosperous nation in history. The escalating national debt, new regimes taking over in the Middle East, [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: Future Grace, Revised Edition by John Piper

August 2, 2012

Explore the stunning quality of God’s grace:  It never ends!

Click here to download chapter one of Future Grace.

In this revision of a foundational work, John Piper reveals how grace is not only God’s undeserved gift to us in the past, but also God’s power to make good happen for us today, tomorrow, and forever.

True life for the follower of Jesus really is a moment-by-moment trust that God is dependable and fulfills his promises.  This is living by faith in future grace, which provides God’s mercy, provision, and wisdom—everything we need—to accomplish his good plans for us.

Click here to download chapter one of Future Grace.

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The God of Change

August 2, 2012

In the everyday circumstances of life, the best choice so often seems to be the new thing—new career, new job, new wife, new car, new home, new city, new start. But our concept of newness goes about as deep as that new car smell—persuasive and delightful, but how long does it last? Invariably, when we want new, we play around with the outside while the inside stays the same.

Yet the outside isn’t the problem.

God doesn’t make all things new by changing the outside. He wants to remake the substance of our lives. When God summons a soul, it’s not a one-time event; He calls us to something new every day. We get all excited about self-improvement, but God doesn’t really seem to be in the improvement business. He prefers to get to the core of the problem. He [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner

August 1, 2012

Renaissance is a word with hope infused in every letter.

Click here to download the first chapter of The Girl  in the Glass now.

Since she was a child, Meg has dreamed of taking a promised trip to Florence, Italy, and being able to finally step into the place captured in a picture at her grandmother’s house. But after her grandmother passes away and it falls to her less-than-reliable father to take her instead, Meg’s long-anticipated travel plans seem permanently on hold.

Click here to download the first chapter of The Girl  in the Glass now.

Joy: A Conscious Choice

August 1, 2012

“Rejoice always.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16 (ESV)

Wow. I began to contemplate the meaning of this verse, as it was clearly a directive from God. In my contemplations, I thought about the fact that a joyful heart and a joyful spirit are clearly important to God, and the word “joy” is mentioned throughout all the books of the Bible. I had always been a “happy” person and generally saw the rosy side of things, but joy is clearly different than happiness. It is not based on circumstances, but on the presence, hope, and promises of God. Even when it feels as if we are being crushed by earthly troubles, we can remain joyful. If we keep our focus on God, our spirit cannot be trampled. Joy is a state of mind and a state of being. It reflects a conscious choice [ … ]

Climbing Mount God

July 30, 2012

So—how do you scale something as majestic as Mount God? How do you get to know someone as big as Him?

Answer: a little at a time.

We don’t wake up one day to discover that we are really “tight” with God just because we want to be. Knowing God—like going up the Matterhorn—requires that we pay a price. And that we take a lot of small steps every day.

But the main thing is to take the first step. In the little book of James we find the promise, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” God has already made the first move, inviting you through His Son Jesus Christ to come as close as you want. But you have to respond, telling (and showing) God that you want to be His friend.

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Character studies

July 27, 2012

Why study the girls (and guys) of the Bible? Because they help us understand God’s character. Through the fickleness of his people, he reveals his unchanging nature. Through their neediness, he demonstrates his compassion. Through their rash behavior, he exhibits his patience. Through their sinful choices, he shows us what mercy looks like. Through their bitter complaints, he proves his capacity to love the unlovable. Through their disloyalty, his faithfulness shines.

Excerpted from The Girl’s Still Got It by Liz Curtis Higgs

Daily Reflection:

What have you learned about God’s character from your studies of the individuals in God’s Word?

Bonus Video:

Watch Liz Curtis Higgs perform her "Righteous Ruth Rap"!