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Build up your church with this dynamic approach to disciple ... Read more

Build up your church with this dynamic approach to discipleship! Offering proven tools and tested strategies from Real Life Ministries, Putman shares true stories and practical tips that will help leaders identify and train potential followers. His results-oriented process for small groups will help you develop disciples who are well equipped to train other believers. 192 pages, hardcover from NavPress. Minimize

Taken from the original Message//REMIX: Solo , this innovat ... Read more

Taken from the original Message//REMIX: Solo , this innovative devotional features passages only from the New Testament. With its pink leather-look cover, it's an ideal gift for the women in your life.The Message: Solo New Testament Pink revolves around lectio divina, or divine reading, an ancient approach to exploring Scripture. Each devotion delivers a unique, contemplative study that will encourage you to Read, Think, Pray, and Live. A portion of the proceeds from each unit sold will go to support the fight against breast cancer.Includes:An introduction to lectio divinaA topical index162 numbered devotions Minimize

Does your Sunday school class or Bible study lack luster? D ... Read more

Does your Sunday school class or Bible study lack luster? Do you wonder how to engage your children in bedtime devotions? Are you tired of teaching in a redundant format? For centuries people have passed on their heritage and history thru oral story telling. In Story Thru the Bible, you will learn an easy hands-on approach to oral teaching that engages the listener while sharing a Biblical worldview. The step-by-step guide uses 52 Bible stories that are adaptable to any culture or age group. Minimize

Throughout the ages, theologians such as St. Augustine and ... Read more

Throughout the ages, theologians such as St. Augustine and St. Francis have declared that God speaks through His creation. Author and journalist Wendy Murray Zola agrees: I believe dogs are angels of a sort.... They have lessons to share, if we allow ourselves eyes to see them. Lucy, a sixty-pound Lab-Boykin Spaniel mix, has a divine way of reminding Wendy to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the sublimity of God's creation. Likewise, when we allow ourselves to see our pets as heaven-sent messengers, we will experience our pets and our lives with a deeper appreciation. Beautifully illustrated by Carla Sonheim, this book shows pet lovers a new way to learn from God's angelic, four-legged teachers. Minimize

You spoke, and NavPress listened. They've learned a lot abo ... Read more

You spoke, and NavPress listened. They've learned a lot about Bible publishing since the full Bible release of The Message in 2002. They've heard from many loyal readers on what would make The Message better. Verse numbers and a smaller, lighter size are only the beginning. The Message numbered edition has over a dozen newly enhanced features you will love! 9 point textSingle-column formatBook IntroductionsExclusively designed numbering systemThe Story of the Bible in Five ActsTimelineBooks of the Old Testament Organized by General Order of EventsBooks of the New Testament Organized by General Order of EventsHardcover6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 Minimize

Too many Christians go through life unaware of the riches w ... Read more

Too many Christians go through life unaware of the riches we have in Christ. Discovering these blessings is the first step to living them out in daily life. Written for women, this Bible study of Ephesians will help you and your group explore who God created you to be, how you can have relationships filled with the Holy Spirit, and what you can do to take charge of your thoughts and emotions. Includes five DVDs with introduction material plus eight sessions and a leader's guide. Minimize

There's more to teaching your kids about sex than a nervous ... Read more

There's more to teaching your kids about sex than a nervous discussion of the birds and the bees. In How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex, you'll find important, helpful information on concerns your children face from infancy through adolescence. Building on a biblical foundation, they discuss how to talk with your children about sexual issues and when it's appropriate to tell them what. Minimize

In this study, you'll learn when and how to ask effective q ... Read more

In this study, you'll learn when and how to ask effective questions, and how to promote follow-up discussions that will lead from good thinking to life application. Ideal for small-group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and anyone who regularly leads group discussions or committee meetings, How to Ask Great Questions will equip you to: build relationship between group members; help people analyze a passage of the Bible or other book; draw out opinions, feelings, and assumptions; bring discussions to greater levels of depth and focus; guide people in applying the Bible to their lives; and facilitate problem-solving and decision-making in group settings. Minimize

The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original ... Read more

The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, and poet Eugene Peterson. Peterson spent ten years working on The Message after teaching in seminary and preaching in churches for more than 30 years. It combines the authority of the Word of God with the cadence and energy of American English and has been thoroughly checked and approved by 20 biblical scholars.The Message is not intended to replace study Bibles; instead its purpose is to bring God’s Word to those who don’t understand the Bible or have lost interest in learning what it has to say. Passages that seem familiar will come alive. Read The Message today and rediscover what God’s Word can do in your life.Features Single-column, verse-numbered paragraphs, which make The Message a reading BibleLarge 12.5 print sizeReference material with maps, charts, and timelinesSection introductionsRibbon markerSilver page edges9.50 x 7.25 x 1.75 Minimize

The Message//REMIX 2.0 is written in today's language for t ... Read more

The Message//REMIX 2.0 is written in today's language for today's students. Being ve4rsatile and easy-to-read, it features expanded book introductions and verse-numbered paragraphs to help you study and think deeply about the text.Features Expanded book introductionsMaps and chartsTopical indexVerse-numbered paragraphs Minimize

The Message Study Bible combines the best-selling contempor ... Read more

The Message Study Bible combines the best-selling contemporary translation with personal insights from Peterson's lifetime of studying the Word.When author and pastor Eugene H. Peterson created The Message, he took the colloquial quality of the ancient Hebrew and Greek originals and put it into the American English that people use in their workplaces and around the house. What makes The Message a unique translation of choice is it is written in verse-numbered paragraphs in a single-column format, making it like a novel. Features 640 notes from the writings and sermons of Eugene H. Peterson Contemplative readings and prayers throughout the textPeterson's introductory essay Reading the Scriptures A comprehensive bibliography of Peterson’s writingsPeterson's biography and the complete list of translation consultants for The Message Blank pages for personal notes and reflections Written in American English Verse-numbered, single-column format, making The Message a true reading BibleRibbon markerHardcover9.50 x 6.50 x 1.50 Minimize

Parenting is hard enough without having to protect your chi ... Read more

Parenting is hard enough without having to protect your children from the destructive messages they're exposed to in today's culture. Discover how to ground your kids in faith and Christian values through Scripture memory and meditation. Gary Smalley's 12-session curriculum equips you to teach your children to love God, overcome trials, develop good character, and more. Includes DVD, leader's guide, and workbook. Minimize

Become a mentor like Jesus and make a lasting impact when y ... Read more

Become a mentor like Jesus and make a lasting impact when you realize your God-given power to influence others! In this 9-week DVD study, Carol Kent explores seven principles of discipleship---including asking questions, extending unconditional love, and telling stories---and reveals how to become a valued mentor who leaves an eternal mark. Includes a leader's guide. 3.75 hours. Minimize

Cynthia Heald's classic Bible study, Becoming a Woman of Si ... Read more

Cynthia Heald's classic Bible study, Becoming a Woman of Simplicity, teaches women how to be at rest and invite God into the quietness of their lives. This accompanying DVD with leader's guide will help readers find the quiet confidence God intended them to have. The DVD includes 11 speaking sessions from Cynthia Heald. The leader's guide, ideal for small group or individual use, is eleven weeks long. Minimize

It's been ten years since NavPress brought you the full edi ... Read more

It's been ten years since NavPress brought you the full edition of the Message Bible. Now we are introducing a special limited-time edition Message 10th Anniversary Reader's Edition.Written to make the Bible's meaning more understandable to modern readers, The Message was worked directly from the Greek and Hebrew texts into the idioms, images, and language that you speak.When paired with your favorite study Bible, this contemporary reader's version offers deeper understanding of complex passages. And because it is formatted into a single column and has no verse numbers, it reads like a novel. Enhance your Bible reading with a new way of approaching Scripture that makes the miraculous, the tragic, and the triumphant stories of the Bible come alive in a new way.Features Written directly from the Greek and Hebrew textsFormatted in a single-column formatNo distracting verse numbersServes as a great companion Bible to your study BibleSet in 11-point typeIncludes a ribbon marker, maps, and charts Minimize

It's been ten years since NavPress brought you the full edi ... Read more

It's been ten years since NavPress brought you the full edition of the Message Bible. Now we are introducing a special limited-time edition Message 10th Anniversary Reader's Edition.Written to make the Bible's meaning more understandable to modern readers, The Message was worked directly from the Greek and Hebrew texts into the idioms, images, and language that you speak.When paired with your favorite study Bible, this contemporary reader's version offers deeper understanding of complex passages. And because it is formatted into a single column and has no verse numbers, it reads like a novel. Enhance your Bible reading with a new way of approaching Scripture that makes the miraculous, the tragic, and the triumphant stories of the Bible come alive in a new way.Features Written directly from the Greek and Hebrew textsFormatted in a single-column formatNo distracting verse numbersServes as a great companion Bible to your study BibleSet in 11-point typeIncludes a ribbon marker, maps, and charts Minimize

The Message—written in today's contemporary language in a s ... Read more

The Message—written in today's contemporary language in a style that's easy to read—brings you more understanding and meaning to the Scriptures.Features Two-toned leather-look coverIn-depth book introductionsSingle column formatNumbering system unique to The Message BibleRibbon  marker Minimize

The Message—written in today's contemporary language in a s ... Read more

The Message—written in today's contemporary language in a style that's easy to read—brings you more understanding and meaning to the Scriptures.Features In-depth book introductions Unique charts and mapsA guide by Eugene H. Peterson on how to use a reading Bible Two-toned leather-look cover Single column format Numbering system unique to The Message Bible Ribbon marker Minimize

Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of F ... Read more

Interrupted: An Adventure in Relearning the Essentials of Faith - eBook Minimize

Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches That Make Discipl ... Read more

Real-Life Discipleship: Building Churches That Make Disciples - eBook Minimize

You spoke, and NavPress listened. They've learned a lot abo ... Read more

You spoke, and NavPress listened. They've learned a lot about Bible publishing since the full Bible release of The Message in 2002. They've heard from many loyal readers on what would make The Message better. Verse numbers and a smaller, lighter size are only the beginning. The Message numbered edition has over a dozen newly enhanced features you will love! 9 point textSingle-column formatBook IntroductionsExclusively designed numbering systemThe Story of the Bible in Five ActsTimelineBooks of the Old Testament Organized by General Order of EventsBooks of the New Testament Organized by General Order of EventsHardcover6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 Minimize

You wouldn't clinb a mountain or sail the Pacific without f ... Read more

You wouldn't clinb a mountain or sail the Pacific without first checking out your equipment. Why? Because your very life depends on how prepared you are to face the obstacles and challenges before you. It's the same with launching into the great adventure called the Christian life. It's the best and most exciting journey anyone could ever make but no one said it would be easy! Here's a book that will get you on the road and prepare you for the valleys--and mountaintops--up ahead. Minimize

Sixteen-year-old Haley's parents are divorced and she has d ... Read more

Sixteen-year-old Haley's parents are divorced and she has decided to move in with her laid-back Dad instead of her strict Mom. Going to a new school and making new friends isn't easy but when Harris Stephens asks her out, things start to look up. Things suddenly spiral out of control though when Harris rapes her. With no one to talk to, Haley's torturous secret brings her to rock bottom. Minimize

As the religion reporter for the New Orleans Banner, Jonna ... Read more

As the religion reporter for the New Orleans Banner, Jonna Lightfoot MacLaughlin is a single woman looking for love and a good story. She's soon up to her neck in both. While visiting a local senior center filled with authentic faith, Jonna believes she has finally found some good news. But after a resident's mysterious death, Jonna learns that someone may have dark plans for the small community. Minimize

The worst possible calamities have befallen Job: financial ... Read more

The worst possible calamities have befallen Job: financial ruin, his children's death, an agonizing disease. And a disaster worse than these: The God who was once his friend is now silent and the apparent cause of his sufferings.What is God doing? Is he really as good and loving and powerful and just as Job has always believed? Here is a book for anyone who has ever suffered unexplained tragedy and wants to wrestle to a deeper intimacy with God.Christians have a life-long goal: to become more like Jesus Christ. This involves change, and change is never easy. But the more you know of God's purposes for you, the more you can experience his joy and participate in his plan.The Lifechange SeriesYou'll gain a firm understanding of the text--its historical context, purpose, and meaning.You'll be able to consider the text and its message and what it means for your own life.You'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths. Minimize

Does trusting God come easily to you---until adversity stri ... Read more

Does trusting God come easily to you---until adversity strikes? Amid troubles and tribulation, do you sometimes doubt whether he really cares? Exploring three essential truths about God---his complete sovereignty, his infinite wisdom, and his perfect love---Bridges shows you how to rely on God implicitly in every circumstance. Study guide may be used for individual or group use. Minimize

When your husband dies of a heart attack in another woman's ... Read more

When your husband dies of a heart attack in another woman's bed---and then posthumously files for divorce---you've got two choices: crumble in despair or set off to find a new life. Abbie Torrington does both! Will the love of family and friends be enough to keep her strong in the days ahead? 432 pages, softcover from NavPress. Minimize

Sixteen-year-old Katie Parker's life just keeps going downh ... Read more

Sixteen-year-old Katie Parker's life just keeps going downhill. Her dad has been long since gone, her mother is in jail, and Katie has just been made a ward of the state of Texas. She thinks she's found a home in the Sunny Haven Home for Girls, but learns that she is to be shipped out to foster parents in In Between, Texas. Once she decides that she would rather stay at Sunny Haven rather than be shipped around from foster family to foster family, the action starts picking up. Katie does her best to terrorize her foster family, which is headed by the senior pastor of In Between Community Church, she falls into the wrong crowd in her high school, is blamed for vandalism, and has to deal with the antics of her foster mom's mother, Mad Maxine. But with the help and persistence of her new family, Katie might learn to open her heart and her life to God's will, as well as teach her family a few new life lessons. Minimize

Most of us live the Christian life without asking God to be ... Read more

Most of us live the Christian life without asking God to be involved in the details of our lives. We are bad at praying, and we know it. We end up feeling guilty and ashamed on top of being defeated.In the book A Praying Life you will learn how to become like a child running to your Father--and this discussion guide can help pinpoint what needs extra attention. Author Paul Miller's insights into cynicism will reshape your asking and the faith that undergirds your asking.This discussion guide/leader's guide is designed to help you individually or as a group member cultivate a rich prayer life and grow your relationship with God. Minimize