As the world shrinks because of technology and instant communication, and our cities, towns, and neighborhoods become more culturally and internationally diverse, church leaders, church planters, pastors, and volunteers must become more alert and wise in understanding the biblical meaning of evangelism. The Christian Persuader helps to + Clarify the essential and unchanging mission of the church + Articulate what language and message Christ-centered evangelism should speak + Define what conversion to Jesus Christ means in a pluralistic world + Model the biblical ministries of evangelism and social witness in a world of conflict + Understand the urgency and methodology of evangelism in the 21st Century Leighton Ford explores these topics with biblical insight and reflects on his life and ministry experiences as an evangelist called by his Lord and Savior to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with people of every tribe, language, people, and nation. Of this book Billy Graham says, “This is the clearest and most comprehensive explanation of what evangelism is…Leighton Ford deeply probes evangelism’s motive, message, and methods.”

The Power of Story: Rediscovering the Oldest, Most Natural Way to Reach People for Christ

Religion & Spirituality

Ford, Leighton

Christian Books & Bibles

Bookmark Publishers

Gentle Whispers from Eternity: Scripture Personalized

Gentle Whispers from Eternity presents a series of 366 devotionals (one for each day of the year) inspired by key verses throughout the Bible, encouraging readers to listen prayerfully to the voice of God in Scripture. Written as though God is speaking directly to you, this collection personalizes Scripture, promotes life-changing conversations with God, and encourages a joyful relationship with Jesus Christ. The author’s reflections on these devotions are posted on his blog on his website - http: //GentleWhispersFromEternity-ScripturePersonalized.com.

Almond, Johnny R.

A talent is something that many people believe only a few people have. God has given all of us talents of some kind, and when we let Him use it, He can take that talent, no matter how small, and use it for His honor and glory. The story of The Little Star bares out this fact. Teach your child at a young age about this very fact and see the results in their adult lives.

The Little Star

McCoy, Glenn H.

Prophecy and Revelation - Gods Plan for the Ages is designed as a stand alone book, but is also used as the resource guide in a comprehensive course of study by the same name. The course can be taught as a discipleship class, mid-week Bible study, Sunday school class, or group study. This 440 slide PowerPoint presentation is designed to assist local groups or congregations in their study of end times prophecy. The outstanding visuals and commentary are easy to use and present a powerful, step by step outline of Gods plan for humanity.

Prophecy and Revelation: God’s Plan for the Ages: A Guide to End Time Events

Brashears, Kendall

Most of us learn to pray as small children. We pray for our parents, our siblings, other family members, and our pets. As we get older, our prayers change, becoming more mature. Besides praying for the well-being of family and friends and even the world, we may find us praying for material things and for what we want our lives to be. While we may know what we want--what is in our minds--do we know what is in Gods mind? Do we ask God to show us what is in His mind for us and for our lives? In I Must Be Out of My Mind, author June Martin offers a guide to learning to use your prayers to get to know Gods purpose for your life. Follow Jesuss outline for daily worship by reading the passage, poem, thought, or song provided and then inserting prayer requests. Martins I Must Be Out of My Mind provides the tools necessary to walk in the Spirit and to fight the spiritual battle for our souls, spouses, children, grandchildren, and friends. We need to use the weapons God has provided.

I Must Be Out of My Mind to Have the Mind of Christ

Martin, June

Have you been curious about the Book of Revelation but avoided studying it? Perhaps you have found it too confusing or frightening, with its references to natural disasters and destruction. You may even have been told that it is irrelevant in today's world, or too difficult to understand. But what if a friend offered to walk with you while you studied, helping to guide you through the often complex but deeply meaningful text? What if she made Revelation come alive from a woman's perspective, a perspective that valued the book's emotional and sensory aspects rather than being intimidated by them?  Bari Bair does just that, extending her hand to you as you study Revelation in all its rich detail. Verse by verse, you'll discover that this powerful book, with its vivid imagery, is actually a story of hope and a call to salvation. It should not be set aside and avoided but rather embraced for its unique beauty and its significance to our modern times.  Taking this journey through Revelation will feel like sitting down with Bari herself over a cup of tea. Her warm, conversational style makes each chapter accessible and easy to understand. As you delve into its contents, you'll learn about everything from the future role of angels and demons, to the Antichrist, to how God will turn evil into good. And you'll find that Revelation is ultimately reassuring as it becomes increasingly clear that God has a plan for us, one that is unfolding day by day, and you will find peace knowing that God is in total control of all things.  Revelation is a book of hope not one of fear and Bari will echo this fact through the pages of her book.

The Book of Revelation Through a Woman’s Eyes: A Commentary That Reads More Like A Novel

Bair, Bari

Patricia Christian’s childhood and adolescence fit the idyllic picture of America in the 1950s and ’60s in so many ways: a happy, cheerful child, she lived in a bungalow in a midsize Midwestern city, had neighborhood friends and a big brother, and learned to read with Dick and Jane. Her days were filled with selling Girl Scout cookies, riding bikes with friends, and roller skating; her summers had visits to her aunts’ and uncles’ farms and family road trips to explore the great American West.  But in one very important way, Patricia’s life was unconventional: her mother was overcome by illness when Patricia was an infant, leaving her motherless at five months old. Her father was valiantly determined to keep his business going and his family intact despite his own heartbreak, and he hired a series of women to clean the house and look after Patricia and her brothersome loving and responsible, others downright negligent.  Yet this is not a memoir of bitterness and self-pity. What sustained Patricia and allowed her to grow into a secure, confident childmaking the difference between overcoming and being overcome by the various obstacles that lay aheadwas the experience, at age seven, of accepting Jesus as her personal friend. Patricia had not been dealt an easy hand, but her simple childhood faith in God’s love and guidance never wavered. Her story is a testimony to the fact that even a life shadowed by tragedy and unfavorable beginnings” can be a joyous one when we put our trust in Him.

Even When Life Doesn’t Play Nice: One Child’s Journey from Unfavorable Beginnings - A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Punches, Patricia Christian

Leaders & Notable People

Patricia Christian’s childhood and adolescence fit the idyllic picture of America in the 1950s and ’60s in so many ways: a happy, cheerful child, she lived in a bungalow in a midsize Midwestern city, had neighborhood friends and a big brother, and learned to read with Dick and Jane. Her days were filled with selling Girl Scout cookies, riding bikes with friends, and roller skating; her summers had visits to her aunts’ and uncles’ farms and family road trips to explore the great American West. But in one very important way, Patricia’s life was unconventional: her mother was overcome by illness when Patricia was an infant, leaving her motherless at five months old. Her father was valiantly determined to keep his business going and his family intact despite his own heartbreak, and he hired a series of women to clean the house and look after Patricia and her brother—some loving and responsible, others downright negligent. Yet this is not a memoir of bitterness and self-pity. What sustained Patricia and allowed her to grow into a secure, confident child—making the difference between overcoming and being overcome by the various obstacles that lay ahead—was the experience, at age seven, of accepting Jesus as her personal friend. Patricia had not been dealt an easy hand, but her simple childhood faith in God’s love and guidance never wavered. Her story is a testimony to the fact that even a life shadowed by tragedy and “unfavorable beginnings” can be a joyous one when we put our trust in Him.

Ever wanted to eavesdrop on conversations between women of the Bible? Here’s your chance to experience what might have been” with this fun-filled compilation of short skits on prominent biblical women.  Using a good dose of humor, Edna James has pulled back the curtain on several women of the Bible to point out spiritual truths that do not stray from biblical teachings. She shows how Eve may have dealt with everyone faulting her for eating the apple, explores the rivalry between sisters Rebekah and Leah, and reveals the deep friendship and love between Naomi and Ruth. Several other skits also focus on how biblical women dealt with the consequences of their decisions.  In addition, James includes a study guide for each skit. She provides the relevant Bible verses pertaining to the stories, and asks pertinent questions for further reflection. Women of all ages can use these guides to stop and think about their lives and how they might have responded if they had been faced with the same circumstances as these biblical women.  Useful for Sunday school lessons, women’s groups, or ministries, Women of the Bible is sure to inspire and encourage!

Skits with a Touch of Humor and Women of the Bible Study Guides: Under the Magnifying Glass: Taking a Closer Look at the Women of the Bible

James, Edna Yvonne

WHEN SPARROWS FALL takes you into the heart and soul of the author as he deals with the issues of life, death, and faith. Each chapter reveals his struggle as he moves through life’s experiences which are common to each person. You will find yourself throughout the book as you feel your way through the heart-wrenching familiarity of similar occurrences in your own life. You will discover that your experience is not unique and the perplexities of life are quite ordinary, in fact, universal. You will also gain knowledge of the way to confront each issue head-on.  WHEN SPARROWS FALL will enable you to move from a tormenting, distressing emotional state of hopelessness and despair to one of reassurance and comfort. It will encourage you to consider each life-altering episode in light of your own faith and direct you to the source of all comfort, the God of the Bible who created man and knows his every need.  WHEN SPARROWS FALL will lift you above the circumstances of life and give you a new perspective of suffering and the purpose behind it.  WHEN SPARROWS FALL gives new insight into the Scripture Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29, 31)

When Sparrows Fall: (For Sparrows Do Fall)

Lay, Kenneth

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The Power of Story: Rediscovering the Oldest, Most Natural Way to Reach People for Christ

Gentle Whispers from Eternity: Scripture Personalized

The Little Star

Prophecy and Revelation: God’s Plan for the Ages: A Guide to End Time Events

I Must Be Out of My Mind to Have the Mind of Christ

The Book of Revelation Through a Woman’s Eyes: A Commentary That Reads More Like A Novel

Even When Life Doesn’t Play Nice: One Child’s Journey from Unfavorable Beginnings - A Memoir

Even When Life Doesn’t Play Nice: One Child’s Journey from Unfavorable Beginnings - A Memoir

Skits with a Touch of Humor and Women of the Bible Study Guides: Under the Magnifying Glass: Taking a Closer Look at the Women of the Bible

When Sparrows Fall: (For Sparrows Do Fall)