Amazing Grace : A Vocabulary of Faith - Kathleen Norris

Taking as her starting point the "scary words" that can intimidate and distance us from our religious heritage--words like judgment, faith, dogma, salvation and sinner, Norris blends history, theology, storytelling, etymology and memoir to help us reflect on their meanings. Always entertaining, and thought provoking, Norris awakens us to the possibility of belief.

Touted as the world's most famous evangelist, Billy Graham has preached to more people 210 million live, more than 1 billion via satellite than anyone in the history of religion. One of today's most admired men, his influence reaches far beyond the pulpit as he has become a worldwide crusader for religion, a sublimely successful businessman and fund raiser, a moral and spiritual catalyst, and a genuine leader in the quest for world peace and equality. His charisma and conviction have been a unique inspiration to scores of people around the world who seek his wisdom and guidance.

A boundary is our personal property line that delineates those things for which we are responsible. The authors explain God's purpose for setting boundaries, ten laws and myths of boundaries, how to teach children to set boundaries, how to require responsibility from others, and more. Provides a Biblical basis for getting boundaries.

The Case for Christ reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction. It's a riveting journey to the truth about the most remarkable event in history: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And it's a revealing, personal testimony to his power to transform people yet today-even the most cynical, hard-bitten journalist

Since the original publication of Chicken Soup for the Soul in 1993, the authors have been collecting and editing stories for this volume. These stories will deepen readers' Christian faith and expand their awareness of how to practice Christian values in their daily lives--at home, at work, and in the community.

Philip E. Johnson offers a careful, reasoned, and scientifically sound evaluation of the support for Darwiniam--from the fossil records to molecular biology. He argues that this hotly debated theory is based more on faith than on evidence.

In an era when many Christians consider Jesus a beloved but remote savior, Willard argues compellingly for the relevance of God to every aspect of our existence. Masterfully capturing the central insights of Christ's teachings in a fresh way for today's seekers, he helps us to explore a revolutionary way to experience God - by knowing Him as an essential part of the here and now, rather than only as a part of the hereafter.

Experiencing God shows you how to deepen your own personal relationship with God and discover your special place in His Kingdom. This is a newly revised edition of a book that has profoundly changed the lives of Christians around the world.

According to Jim Cymbala, Satan is the "master thief" of our day, robbing us of faith. In Fresh Faith, the inner-city pastor and author of the bestselling Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, challenges despair with the sword of Christian belief. In the wake of Satan's crime wave, Cymbala sees an overriding despondency that leads people to drugs, violence, and suicide. Even among pastors, Cymbala sees a turning away of Christ as "the first love," and instead he finds church leaders who are "hollow shells" of their former zealous selves. Amazon.com

A fascinating life story of one of the world's finest hand surgeons, Dr. Brand, which serves as an examination of the significance of pain in life.

A God chaser is a person whose passion for God's presence presses him to chase the impossible in hopes that the uncatchable might catch him. A child chases a loving parent until, suddenly, the strong arms of the father enfold the chaser. The pursuer becomes the captive; the pursued the captor. Paul put it this way: "I chase after that I may catch that which apprehended me" (Phil. 3:12).

How to Stay Christian in College is an interactive guide through the maze of college realities. J. Budziszewski discusses the foundations of the Christian faith and directly addresses different world views and myths that students encounter at college. Filled with quotes, statistics, resources, stories, and encouragement, it will equip you to conquer the dangers that lie ahead.

This book brings together what Lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the Christian religion. Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many demominations, C.S. Lewis finds a common ground on which all those who have Christian faith can stand together.

The power of prayer should never be underestimated, especially when those prayers are for your children - powerful book to help guide you, as you guide them.