Bible Difficult

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What if we stopped avoiding the difficult people in our lives and committed to simply loving everybody? What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? In Everybody, Always, Bob Goff's joyful New York Times bestselling follow-up to Love Does, you'll discover...

When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or heavy, God’s promises remain steady. Bible Promises for Tough Times is a Scripture-centered devotional designed to help you find strength, peace, and reassurance in every difficult season. Carefully arranged by real-life struggles people face, this book gathers powerful Bible promises that speak directly into fear, discouragement, waiting, grief, confusion, and weariness. Each chapter focuses on a specific need and presents three carefully chosen Bible passages (KJV) to read slowly, reflect on deeply, and return to often. Whether you read it ...

Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow Torah, God's word; he told them parables to help them discern questions of ethics and of human nature; he offered them beatitudes for comfort and encouragement. But sometimes Jesus spoke words that followers then and now have found difficult. In The Difficult Words of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine shows how these difficult teachings would have sounded to the people who first heard them, how have they been understood over time, and how we might interpret them in the context of the Gospel of love and reconciliation.

God gave us His Word so that we may know Him and live by His truth. So, what should we do when we’re reading the Bible and a difficult passage stops us in our tracks? Sometimes the solution is right there on the page—if we know where to look—while other passages gain clarity in light of the rest of the Bible or its historical background. With the help of an experienced guide, we can overcome the obstacles to our progress and know God’s Word more deeply. In Hard Sayings, Dr. R.C. Sproul applies his wisdom as a theologian and Bible teacher to some of the most challenging verses in Scripture.

"This enlightening volume should be placed in the hands of every Bible College and Seminary Homiletics student!" Every pastor eventually encounters passages they would rather avoid—texts that are difficult to interpret, uncomfortable to explain, or controversial to address. But faithful preaching does not skip what God has spoken. Preaching Through the Hard Texts equips pastors to approach Scripture’s most challenging passages with clarity, conviction, and pastoral wisdom. Drawing on more than three decades of ministry experience, Barry L. Davis provides a practical framework for ...

In a world of compromise, God is still calling His people to stand for truth. What does it mean to be a faithful defender? Throughout the Bible, ordinary men and women were placed in extraordinary situations—moments where their faith was tested, their courage was challenged, and their loyalty to God was put on the line. Some stood firm. Others turned back. But those who stood became powerful examples of what it means to live with unwavering faith. n Faithful Defenders, author Mark Sundy takes you on a compelling journey through Scripture, exploring the lives of those who stood in the gap,...

In the United States, roughly 158 million people go to work daily. Well over half (70%) report working for a bad boss. At some point, 50% will quit their jobs because of a boss who lacks the skills and ability to manage people well. In addition, according to Barna Research, 25% of American adults are practicing Christians. This means that (roughly) 40 million Christians go to work each day, and thirty million will be working for a bad boss. Twenty million will quit their jobs at some point due to a bad boss. But is quitting the only option? Bill English doesn't think so. English understands...

When we have difficult questions, the Bible has answers. Join Rick Warren, pastor and New York Times bestselling author, as he invites us to take a closer look at key biblical figures and the ways in which they faced difficult questions and challenges in their daily lives. In God's Answers to...

Sometimes in life when a person needs some help, it may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the life challenges, God can address them all. When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this book of Daily Prayers, you will find a prayer solution to your problem. Prayers provided, including prayers for such things as protection, healing, repentance, and guidance. It will open your mind to receive God’s intervention and have a glorious victory ...

Read by the author. Bestselling author Robert Morgan offers ten strategies for dealing with hard times and discouragements in order to move from fear to faith—a divine protocol for handling life. The Red Sea Rules has been updated with new study questions. Life is hard, especially for...

What if the one person you were called to forgive… was the one who shattered your life? In The Cost of Forgiveness, hearts are broken, lives are forever changed, and one question echoes through every soul: How do you forgive when the pain won’t let go? When tragedy strikes without warning, leaving devastation in its wake, those left behind must face more than grief—they must face the unbearable weight of what comes next. Anger rises. Bitterness takes root. Faith is shaken to its core. And forgiveness? It feels impossible. Follow a deeply moving journey of ordinary people caught in ...

Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times By Geoffrey Schmitt Life is hard—but you are not alone. From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry. With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. ...

In this unabridged audio download edition of The Land Between, author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelites’ journey through Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in undesired, transitional space. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel...

I think there is a resistance within me when it comes to giving God my all, even when I know that is the right thing to do. Since the error of my way is comfortable and familiar, even when God’s blessing is withheld, I want to pretend it is for reasons other than me. In order to break this same type of resistance by the nation Israel, God uses two men to speak to the nation on His behalf. They were the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. I wonder if these two prophets can’t light our own path back to where God wants us to be in life, to understand what He wants us to do here and now. If you ...

Where can you find peace when life feels uncertain or overwhelming? Whether you are seeking peace for your own heart or hoping to encourage someone you care about, these reflections gently guide you back to the calm that comes from trusting God. Finding Peace in the Storm is a 40-day Christian devotional designed to help you reconnect with God’s Word and place your worries in His hands. Inspired by the moment when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee, this devotional guides you through Scripture, reflection, and prayer so you can experience His peace while deepening your faith. ...

Easter is more than a tradition. It is the most important event in history. But what actually happened during that final week? Why did Jesus have to die? Was the resurrection real? And what does it mean for us today? In Run to the Empty Tomb: A Journey from the Cross to Resurrection Hope, Pastor John E. Miller guides readers step-by-step through the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry — from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday — in a powerful narrative devotional format that brings Scripture to life. This book is written for anyone who wants to understand Easter more clearly. It is ...

2019 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year: Apologetics 2018 The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Evangelism & Apologetics Apologetics at the Cross describes a much-needed approach to defending Christianity that uses Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text. This is a...

When everything around you feels unstable… where do you stand? Culture shifts. Finances fluctuate. Health falters. Relationships strain. Leadership feels heavy. Grief rearranges the heart. But the Rock does not move. In Standing on the Rock: 33 Days of Unshakable Faith in Shifting Times, Pastor John E. Miller invites you into a powerful, Scripture-centered journey designed to anchor your life in the unchanging character of Jesus Christ. Over 33 intentional days, you will discover: ✔ How to remain steady when emotions fluctuate ✔ How to trust God through delay, loss, and uncertainty ...

Are you a parent passionate about raising Christian teenagers? Do you wish to help your teen forge a deep connection with God? Discover the transformative power of Christian parenting with How to Parent Your Teen for a Life of Faith. Dive into faith-based strategies to raise confident, well-rounded teens, and explore how to navigate those difficult conversations while fostering positive connections with your kids. Experience the joys of bonding with your teenagers as you guide them through their emotions, mental health, and adolescent challenges with your unwavering support. Inside you will...

Button-pushers come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common: Their behavior drives us crazy and makes us dream of ways to escape the mess we're in. The person who pushes your buttons is likely someone who matters to you – a spouse, a parent, a boss, a fellow church member...