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In II Corinthians 13:5 we are told to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. In Lamentations 3:40 we are told to examine our ways and test them, and to return to doing things the Lord's way. In I Corinthians 11:28 we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion, to see if we are right with God. In Hebrews 12:15 we are to see to it that no one among us falls short of the grace that God has given us. Galatians 6:4 tells each of us to test his own actions. The writer of Psalm 139:23-24 implores the Lord to search his heart and find out if there is any wicked way in him ...

There is a well-kept biblical secret to finding your godly husband. What young, Christian woman doesn’t dream of finding that certain one, that chosen man whom God has selected just for her? In these pages you will discover that secret, as well as the secrets to starting your marriage off on the best possible footing. As with all things in life, if you submit yourself to doing things God’s way, then you are setting yourself on the path of God’s blessing and God’s best. Why not avail yourself of His wisdom in the most important decision of your life?

For thousands of years, Satan has been marshalling his forces, launching systematic attacks on the sons of Adam. He has launched his barrages against believers and unbelievers alike. For Christians, there is an advantage when facing the evil onslaughts. The Bible details the devil's methods and tactics. Paul says in II Corinthians chapter two that we are not ignorant of Satan's devices. We have seen him act to steal God's word from hearts, to twist God's word in false teaching, and to sow doubt. We have heard his favorite lies and accusations, we have observed him engendering fear, and we ...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is rich with wisdom and direction for our time. We learn so much in its few pages about the purpose of Christian suffering. We see God’s hand pulling all the levers and strings behind the scenes, sovereignly directing all that befalls His people. And we see the glorious results as the gospel is more widely preached. Paul writes the epistle from prison in Rome, while he waits to see if he will be executed or set free. We see in the letter many of the real-life difficulties that believers face in the battles for humility, righteousness and obedience. The ...

A biblical view of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. The Lord Himself made many powerful and poignant statements about those who would dare to call themselves His disciples. There are great commitments and bold sacrifices to make. His disciples must be made of stern and durable stuff. They must set their sights and their hopes on eternity rather than on the things that can be found while living this short life. There is no other call known to man that demands more courage, more stamina, or more fortitude than the call to be a disciple of the Lord.

God Is Speaking is a three-book series, an extensive Bible study outlining the many ways that God is speaking to the people He has created. The first book of the series (God Is Speaking 1 - Father, Son & Holy Spirit) takes a journey through the scriptures where we can hear the distinct, yet united voices of the Trinity. The God who speaks has much to say to mankind, and each person of the Trinity says some unique and wonderful things to us.

Whether people have enough food or not, they are always hungry for something. This world is a world of appetites, and human beings are always searching for some kind of satiation. People are constantly looking to fulfill some desire or another. What sin has done to us as a people is this; it has distorted our appetites. It has made the satisfaction of our physical desires to be our primary concern, while minimizing, disguising or even completely obscuring our spiritual needs. What the body wants has become first in our priorities, rather than what the soul needs.

A guide for the single Christian man who desires to find his God-given wife. Choosing your wife is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and one of the greatest adventures you will ever go on. Following the biblical principles outlined in this book will help you to search carefully, discern wisely and choose successfully. The book answers the questions; what is a husband? Why is it not good for the man to be alone? Why is a wife a good to have? How do you date biblically? What is the place of your wife’s beauty and character? How do you know if she is the one?

The men and women of the last days will be worse in every conceivable way when compared to previous generations. The complete loss of integrity and good character is what will make the last days so difficult to bear. This book attempts to describe how each of these character traits will impact society and how it is already affecting the world. And how up against the backdrop of this drastic societal decline, we will see the bright and glorious witness of Jesus Christ as it is reflected in the life of His true church.

God Is Speaking is a three-book series, an extensive Bible study outlining the many ways that God is speaking to the people he has created. The first book of the series (God Is Speaking 1: Father, Son & Holy Spirit) takes a journey through the Scriptures where we can hear the distinct yet united voices of the Trinity. The God who speaks has much to say to mankind, and each person of the Trinity says some unique and wonderful things to us.

GOD IS SPEAKING 3 (VISIONS, DREAMS & VOICES) is the third book of a three-part series describing what God has spoken to us through His word, the Bible. In the Bible eras, certain chosen men received information from God through visions and dreams. These great visions and dreams are written out for us to see in the Bible. They are often breath-taking in their beauty, dreadful in their declarations of judgement, and stunning in their prophetic accuracy. At different times and in different circumstances, God has chosen to speak to His people in different voices; sometimes He has spoken to us ...