"A collection of previously unpublished pieces by 32 of today's most prominent writers shares their thoughts about biblical passages they find personally meaningful, in a volume that includes contributions by such figures as Edwidge Danticat, Tobias Wolff and Ian Frazier, "--NoveList.
The perfect gift of inspiration, encouragement, and hope. In a life full of joy and grief, faith and doubt, these beautiful Bible verses are the divine promises that have often served as eternal anchors and ropes of hope in a stormy and scary world. The One Year Book of Best-Loved Bible Verses is a treasury of holy reminders, things always true even on the darkest days. From the poetry of David and the wisdom of Solomon to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, these are the verses that hundreds of millions of Bible readers throughout the ages have found most inspiring, encouraging, comforting, and life-changing. You won’t regret spending a little time each day with these inspirational thoughts from God’s Word.
199 FAVORITE BIBLE VERSES FOR WOMEN contains 199 inspirational and encouraging Scripture verses, divided up into themes for easy reference, and aimed at the hearts and minds of believers everywhere. This book promises God’s guidance for each woman on their daily journey of life. Whether it is someone searching for strength, serenity, guidance, or the Truth, these 199 favorite Bible verses are sure to advise and direct women on their path of life.
No book was more accessible or familiar to the American founders than the Bible, and no book was more frequently alluded to or quoted from in the political discourse of the age. How and for what purposes did the founding generation use the Bible? How did the Bible influence their political culture? Shedding new light on some of the most familiar rhetoric of the founding era, Daniel Dreisbach analyzes the founders' diverse use of scripture, ranging from the literary to the theological. He shows that they looked to the Bible for insights on human nature, civic virtue, political authority, and the rights and duties of citizens, as well as for political and legal models to emulate. They quoted scripture to authorize civil resistance, to invoke divine blessings for righteous nations, and to provide the language of liberty that would be appropriated by patriotic Americans. Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers broaches the perennial question of whether the American founding was, to some extent, informed by religious--specifically Christian--ideas. In the sense that the founding generation were members of a biblically literate society that placed the Bible at the center of culture and discourse, the answer to that question is clearly "yes." Ignoring the Bible's influence on the founders, Dreisbach warns, produces a distorted image of the American political experiment, and of the concept of self-government on which America is built.
One of a three-book collection, The 365 Most Important Bible Passages for Women is a daily devotional designed to encourage women to live the lives God designed for them. This year-long devotional is both unique and simple. Features include: -- More Scripture throughout -- A comprehensive overview and accompanying mediation for each passage -- Daily Scriptures that encourage women to engage in and enjoy reading the Bible -- Bible passages specifically targeted at women -- Focus on the Bible passages that reveal the divine character of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in relation to godly womanhood, and -- Insightful comments and applications to daily life.
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
In the Beginning Was the Word provides a sweeping, engaging, and insightful survey of the relationship between the Bible and public issues from the beginning of European settlement through the American Revolution. It focuses throughout on how people negotiated between the Bible and other social authorities, such as ecclesiastical tradition, national and imperial politics, and economic mandates.
Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses - Hundreds of Verses Organized by Topic Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses has hundreds of Bible verses organized by topics so you can find the Scripture reference you want quickly and easily. Some of the topics include: God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Words of Comfort and Strength, Old Testament events, the Life of Jesus, Book of Acts/The Early Church, Money, Prayer, and much more. You will refer to Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses again and again as you look through the Bible for the important "nuggets" of wisdom that can only be found in the Scriptures. Depending on the topic, Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses provides a short portion of Scripture along with the location in the Bible. For example: •Topic: Words of Comfort and Strength •Subtopic: Angry •A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 •Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26 •Be quick to listen, slow to speak ands slow to become angry. James 1:19 •Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. 1 Peter 3:9 •Subtopic: Lonely •[The Lord] satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9 •O Lord, you have searched me and know me. Psalm 139:1-10 •I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 •You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. John 16:32 •Topic: Commitment to God •[Choose] this day whom you will serve...As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 •Your people will be my people and your God will be my God. Ruth 1:16 •See first his kingdom and his righteousness. Matthew 6:33 Other topical lists, such as Old Testament Events and the Teachings and Parables of Jesus, have a short description and the scripture reference. For example: •Joseph and his brothers - Genesis 37, 39-47 •Moses and the Burning Bush - Exodus 3:1-10 •Fall of Jericho - Joshua 6:1-25 •Daniel in the Lion's Den - Daniel 6 •and many more Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses is designed to fit inside most Bibles, so you can have this important resource available when you need it. You will want to buy extra copies of Where to Find Favorite Bible Verses so you can give them out as gifts, stick them in different Bibles around the house or give one to a friend who could use some comfort from God's Word.
Often readers don’t know which Bible verses to start with, and this book curates 100 of the best loved verses, adds a short application, and surrounds each scripture with lovely botanical-themed artwork. It is a lovely gift for any home!