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Strengthening Your Faith |
 Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics
By Norman Geisler / Baker
This comprehensive reference volume examines every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics. Written entirely by leading apologist Norman Geisler, it stands as the culmination of he author’s lifelong career and ministry.
This resource joins several other volumes in the Baker Reference Library in offering the finest of evangelical scholarship to both scholars and laypeople. Each of the contributions is easy to understand and easy to use. These volumes serve as ideal home reference books for laity, handy resources for pastors, and church leaders, and reliable supplemental texts for courses in Christian colleges and seminaries.
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 The Bible Answer Book
By Hank Hanegraaff / Countryman
Hanegraaff has heard it all! Host of the Bible Answer Man radio program, he fields countless calls about all aspects of the Christian faith. Now hear his rock-solid responses to the top 100 questions he's received on cults, pain, paganism, kids, faith, fear, sin, salvation, and other issues. Includes suggested resources for further exploration. 304 pages, hardcover from Countryman.
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 The Bible Jesus Read
By Philip Yancey / Zondervan
The Old Testament is not a mysterious, outdated book. It is God's biography, the story of his passionate encounters with his people, and the prequel to the story of Jesus. It is also the Bible that Jesus read, used, and loved. In his characteristically candid style, Philip Yancey probes seven carefully selected books--Job, Deuteronomy, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Prophets--and reveals how the Old Testament deals in astonishing depth and detail with the same questions we face today.
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 The
Call By Os Guinness / Thomas Nelson
The classic work on
the central purpose of life, now with a full workbook included! The Call
continues to stand as a classic, reflective work on life's purpose. Best-selling
author Os Guinness goes beyond our surface understanding of God's call and
addresses the fact that God has a specific calling for our individual lives.
Why am I here? What is God's call in my life? How do I fit God's call with my
own individuality? How should God's calling affect my career, my plans for the
future, and my concepts of success?
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 The
Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
By Lee Strobel / Zondervan Corp.
When Lee Strobel's wife became a Christian, he found that the positive changes
in her were too noticeable to ignore. Since he had a law background (Yale Law
School), and was an investigative reporter, Strobel decided to subject the
claims of Christianity to the type of scrutiny he used in reporting on legal
cases for a major newspaper. The result: The Case for Christ, a book
which chronicles Strobel's journey from atheist to Christian, and offers a
compelling argument for the veracity of the Christian faith. |
 The Case for Faith
By Lee Strobel / Zondervan Corp.
In his #1 bestseller The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel examined the claims of Christ, reaching the hard-won verdict that Jesus is God's unique son. In The Case for Faith, Strobel turns his skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief - the eight "heart barriers" to faith. This Gold Medallion-winning book is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with difficult questions standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in discussing Christianity with even their most skeptical friends.
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 The Case For A Creator, Paperback
By Lee Strobel / Zondervan Corp.
Do recent scientific discoveries provide definitive proof of the existence of God? In his characteristic narrative style, Strobel brings this complex topic to vibrant life as he demonstrates how science undergirds Christian beliefs. His conclusions are certain to bolster your faith, as well as break down barriers between seekers and God! 288 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
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 Decide for Yourself: A Theological Workbook
By Gordon Russell Lewis / Inter-varsity Press
The great Christian doctrines are worth thinking through for ourselves. That's why Gordon Lewis has provided this concise and complete survey of the major truths of the Christian faith. But rather than just telling us what he has discovered in Scripture, he offers a theological workbook that helps us explore the evidence itself and to draw our own conclusions. He has organized the material around the main themes of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, man, creation, the church and the end times. This unique text is a valuable tool for all who want to develop a systematic theology for themselves.
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 The Face that Demonstrates the Farce of Evolution, Paperback
By Hank Hanegraaff / Thomas Nelson
What are the "facts" of evolution? Is it a legitimate theory or simply a hoax? Hanegraaff probes four gaping holes in Darwin's theory: the Fossil record, Ape-men, Chance, and Empirical science. He also addresses survival of the fittest; theological evolution; Bible origins; human cloning; and the role evolutionary thought had in propagating racism, abortion, and homosexuality. 240 pages, softcover from Nelson.
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 Finding God in Unexpected Places
By Philip Yancey / Random House, Inc
Fifty powerful vignettes of God at work in ordinary people---in such unlikely places as an Atlanta slum, a leprosarium in India, the prisons of Peru and Chile, a Chicago health club, and Ground Zero. It's quite possible that the best place to discover God's presence is where we least expect it. 244 pages, hardcover. Doubleday.
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 How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?:
Responding to Objections That Leave Christians Speechless
By Paul Copan / Baker
In today's postmodern world, believers more than ever before are faced with a host of objections to Christianity. Expert apologist Paul Copan describes these objections as "anti-truth" claims and with "How Do You Know You're Not Wrong" he provides a helpful resource with thorough, biblical answers to such regularly used objections as: "Whatever works for you"; "Just as long as it makes you happy"; "All religions are basically the same"; "Christianity is anti-Semitic". At the end of each chapter, he provides practical and easy-to-share summary points to help readers intelligently and effectively answer the challenges of their non-Christian friends and neighbors.
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 The Jesus I Never Knew
By Philip Yancey / Zondervan Corp.
In The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey reveals the real Jesus beyond the stereotypes, offering a new and different perspective on the life of Christ and his work---his teaching, his miracles, his death and resurrection---and ultimately, who he was and why he came. Relating the gospel events to the world we live in today, The Jesus I Never Knew
gives a moving and refreshing portrait of the central figure of history. With a
willingness to tackle difficult questions, Yancey looks at the radical words of
this itinerant Jewish carpenter and asks whether we are taking him seriously
enough in our own day and age.
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 The
Measure of a Man, Revised and Expanded Edition By Gene A. Getz / Gospel Light
In this revised edition of the best-selling book The Measure of a Man,
Getz delivers the message of what it takes to be a man of God. Men will gain
encouragement for what they can be in Christ---as fathers, husbands, and mentors
to other men. Since 1974, The Measure of a Man has taught hundreds of
thousands of men around the world how to live faithfully, lovingly and
spiritually according to God's direction.
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 Meet the Bible: A Panorama of God's Word in 365 Daily Readings and Reflections
By Philip Yancey / Zondervan
This unique one-year reading tour of the Bible introduces readers to the full, epic sweep of the Bible - its characters, places, times, stories, and meanings - and shows that even the most obscure passage can hold relevance for our lives today once we understand what to look for. Each day's reading includes Scripture, mentary, and questions for contemplation-all designed to offer insight into how the passage fits into the overall story of the Bible, and how it speaks to life today.
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 Mere
Christianity By C.S. Lewis / Zondervan Corp.
Arguably the
20th century's most influential Christian writer, C.S. Lewis sought to explain
and defend the beliefs that nearly all Christians at all times hold in common.
His simple yet deeply profound classic, originally delivered as a series of
radio broadcasts, is a book to be thoroughly digested by believers and
generously shared with skeptics.
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 The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict
By Josh McDowell / Thomas Nelson
When Josh McDowell (More Than A Carpenter) was a pre-law student, he was challenged by a group of Christians to investigate the claims of Jesus from a purely intellectual standpoint. At the time, he felt supremely confident Christianity would fail such an examination, so he set out to prove that Christianity was a sham. Along the way, he discovered something else; he discovered Jesus.
Evidence that Demands a Verdict may have started out as an attempt to
prove Christianity intellectually false. What it has now become is something
completely different.
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 The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, Third Edition
By Ken Sande / Baker
The experts agree: this is the best guide to conflict resolution and reconciliation you'll find. Biblically steeped and worldly wise, Sande's time-tested principles will help you transform bitter oppositions into valuable opportunities for growth. Breathe God's grace into hostile disputes in the church, workplace, or home---and receive the immeasurable blessing reserved for "the peacemakers." 318 pages, softcover from Baker.
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 Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
By Philip Yancey / Zondervan Corp.
In his most powerful book since What's So Amazing about Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey probes the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect---the very heartbeat---of your relationship with God: prayer. In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between you and the God of the universe. In practice however, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? explores the mysterious intersection where you and God meet and relate. Writing as a fellow pilgrim, Yancey explores the questions surrounding prayer that you may wonder about but not know how to express. Above all, Yancey shows you how to pray to a God who sees what lies ahead of you, knows what lies within you, and who invites you into an eternal partnership with Him---through prayer.
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 The Purpose Driven Life
By Rick Warren / Zondervan Corp.
In this remarkable best-seller Rick Warren will help you understand God's purpose and plan for your life so that you can learn to live the life for which you were created. The book is divided into forty short chapters so that it can either be read as a personal devotional or studied in a small group setting. Don't let yourself or your family and friends go without this life-transforming book! For additional resources, visit the Purpose-Driven Life Shop. |
 Reaching for the Invisible God: What Can We Expect to Find?
By Philip Yancey / Zondervan
You probably have questions about the Christian faith that you are afraid to ask, such as: How does a "relationship" with God really work? How can I communicate with a God who is invisible? Why don't I feel the presence of God that others seem to experience? Fortunately, best-selling author Philip Yancey has dared to ask these questions and, as a result, is able to teach us truths that even our Pastors never told us about the Christian faith. In this powerful volume Yancey will explain how your doubts and questions about the Christian life can be a means of Reaching for the Invisible God. This book is a wonderful guide for those who love God and are looking for more than pat answers to life's imponderables.
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 Streams in the Desert: An Updated Edition Language
By Lettie B. (Mrs Charles) Colman / Zondervan Corp.
Filled with insight into the richness of God's provision and the purpose of His plan, L.B Cowman's Streams in the Desert has encouraged and inspired generations of Christians since its first publication in 1925. Now James Reimann, editor of the highly acclaimed updated edition of My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, again brings us the wisdom of the past in the language of today, by introducing this updated edition of Streams in the Desert. |
 Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability
By Stephanie O. Hubach / P & R Publishing |
 Testing
Christianity's Truth Claims By Gordon Russell Lewis / Rowman & Littlefield Publishing
Testing Christianity's Truth Claims is a comparison of six different methods of reasoning that defenders of
the faith used during the resurgence of evangelicalism in the last half of the 20th century.
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 True For You But Not For Me
By Paul Copan / Bethany
This book is a ready-reference handbook for answering our cultures latest objections to Christianity. It features brief answers to each argument, readable explanations on each subject, helpful introductory material to sets of similar anti-Christian slogans, and study questions for individual or group use. 192 pages, paperback, from Bethany House.
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 Truth Decay
By Douglas Groothuis / Inter-varsity Press
The concept of absolute truth has eroded over time. Groothuis demonstrates that the basic tenets of postmodernism are intellectually flawed and hostile to Christian views. In this biblical and logical presentation, he unveils how truth has come under attack and how it can be defended in the areas of theology, apologetics, ethics, and the arts. 212 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.
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 What the Bible Is All About NIV Handbook
By Dr. Henrietta C. Mears / Gospel Light
The world's best-selling Bible handbook is now even better! Mears's classic has been completely updated and revised to include feature articles on becoming a member of God's family, selected readings and short book overviews to open each chapter, a glossary for easy word identification, Bible reading plans, new maps and charts, and more. 710 pages, paperback from Gospel Light.
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 What's
So Amazing About Grace? By Philip Yancey / Zondervan
Corp.
Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot
duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else for only grace can bring
hope and transformation to a jaded world. In What's So Amazing About Grace?,
award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. What is
grace? If grace is God's love for the undeserving, then what does it look like
in action? If Christians are its sole dispensers, how are we doing at lavishing
grace on a world that knows far more of cruelty and unforgiveness than it does
of mercy?
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Beyond
Chaos: One Man's Journey Alongside His Chronically Ill
Wife
Gracie
Comes Home is the first in a planned series -- "The
Adventures of Gracie & Diane." This beautifully illustrated
children's book introduces the main character, Gracie -- a tiny
Italian Greyhound, and her adoptive owner, Diane -- a critically
ill woman. Diane rescues an abandoned Gracie from an animal
hospital in Colorado, and gets "rescued" in return when she
realizes that the cuddly warmth of this future service dog
greatly helps ease the pain associated with a rare blood disease
that affects every aspect of her life. This story shows what a
wonderful difference one life can make when we take time to
care.