Biblical Love

The Bible reveals not just butterflies and broken hearts. In Scripture, we see God’s beautiful design for the partnership of marriage. We witness friendships that cross all boundaries. We watch as families navigate the many seasons of life. Our guiding example for them all is the deepest, most abiding, foundational love ever known: God’s unconditional love for His people. In The Love Stories of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families.

In No Greater Love, Rebecca McLaughlin walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that’s been neglected and malnourished in our modern world. She draws especially on Jesus in the Gospels and on Paul to show how powerful and precious Christian friendship is and how we can walk through the hurt, loss, and disillusionment that comes from broken friendship trust. Beginning with the words of Jesus on the night he was betrayed and abandoned, she points us to his battle-tested love as the unending source of our best love for one another.

People often think of Job sitting on the ash heap, his life in shambles. But how did he get there? What was Job's life like before tragedy struck? What did he think as his world came crashing down around him? And what was life like after God restored his wealth, health, and family? Through painstaking research and a writer's creative mind, Mesu Andrews weaves an emotional and stirring account of this well-known story told through the eyes of the women who loved him.

Do you want to take your marriage to the next level? Are you focusing on who is at fault in your relationship rather than what can be done? Have you wondered how to divorce-proof your marriage so you won’t become the next statistic? In Marriage Covenant, internationally acclaimed Bible teacher Derek Prince unravels the mysteries of marriage, revealing God’s purpose and plans for covenant relationship.

Discover the untold love stories of the Bible's most courageous women. These seven reimagined tales bring biblical heroines to vivid life through the lens of romance and faith. Inside this collection: • Sarah - A barren woman's faith journey leads to miraculous fulfillment • Keturah & Rebekah - Two generations of women find love and purpose in God's covenant • Rachel - A shepherd's daughter waits fourteen years for true love • Rahab - A woman of the night risks everything to protect God's spies • Ruth - A foreigner's loyalty blossoms into the love story of a lifetime • Bathsheba...

In a world where deception and manipulation are rampant, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. The subtle yet devastating tactics of the greatest narcissist of all time, Satan, leave many feeling isolated and trapped in a web of confusion and fear. This pervasive influence affects relationships, communities, and even our own self-perception, sowing discord and chaos. Imagine living in a constant state of uncertainty, always second-guessing your thoughts and feelings because someone has manipulated your reality. This is the world of the narcissist, a world where you are the pawn in ...

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?

Unlock the power of a godly marriage with "Husband's Sacred Calling: 5 Biblical Roles." This illuminating guide offers husbands a profound understanding of their sacred roles within the institution of marriage, rooted in timeless biblical principles. In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a thriving marriage can be challenging. However, this book provides husbands with an essential roadmap for building a strong, loving, and enduring partnership. With each turn of the page, you'll delve into the five pivotal roles that form the cornerstone of a successful marriage according to the Bible. ...

He Was Hers to Command Swept away from her home and into the desert, Abigail is as much a prisoner as she is a princess. A ruthlessly ambitious captain of the palace guard intends to force her into marriage and rule Judah through her. Yet the badly beaten soldier Abigail rescues offers another choice—if she dares trust him.She is royalty, yet Jesse is surprised by the gentle compassion Abigail shows him as he heals. In return, he will help her escape to Jerusalem, protecting her life with his own. But Abigail's rank and Jesse's deadly past makes any future impossible, unless forgiveness ...

Are we to "forgive, forget, and move on?" Then why does that feel so wrong? Scripture tells us, “Be kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.” That means that God has established the method and the protocols for forgiveness and that we are to know and follow those. So, how has God forgiven us in Christ? What is it we are to emulate? In this booklet, we see that God’s approach to forgiveness and what He expects of us as we learn to extend forgiveness to others is not the “forgive, forget, and move on” theology many of us have been taught...

One rooftop bath changed history forever. When Bathsheba catches King David's eye, their forbidden passion ignites a love affair that shapes Israel's destiny. Journey with her from soldier's wife to queen mother as she navigates royal intrigue, heartbreaking loss, and fights to secure her son Solomon's throne. This captivating biblical romance reveals the remarkable woman behind the scandal—not just a king's desire, but a shrewd survivor whose wisdom helped build a golden age. Experience the untold story of love and resilience that transformed a nation. Get your copy today.

And who is my neighbor? Christians confess the Bible as the Good Book, the perfect guide for becoming loving and holy, just like Jesus. And yet, that same book describes God commanding the Israelites to kill every Canaanite living in the Promised Land. How are we to understand the Bible as the Good Book when it depicts God commanding actions like genocide? How are we to reconcile this narrative with the God revealed in Jesus Christ, the God who taught us to love our enemies?In this bold new book, Randal Rauser defends a novel approach to the Canaanite genocide, one that remains faithful to ...

A journey through time to the most miraculous days in the life of Jesus. When James Wolfer visits his old friend, Walter, in a nursing home, he expects to find his former professor as depressed as the last time he saw him. And he hopes to talk to Jillian Moore, the attractive psychiatrist, about Walter's condition. Instead of a dour Walter mourning the disabilities left him by a recent stroke, James finds his friend excited about a compelling dream from the previous night. In that dream, and many dreams that follow, Walter sees a day in the life of Jesus—a day in which a great multitude ...

In this revised and expanded edition of his best-selling book, well-known Bible teacher Derek Prince and his wife, Ruth, reveal God's true plan for you and your future spouse. In addition to sharing their own real-life love story, Derek lays out seven biblical steps to finding your mate.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the traditional role of a wife is sometimes overlooked or overshadowed. However, "Trad Wife - Five Roles of Wife: A Biblical Teaching Perspective" aims to restore the importance and value of this significant role through a deep exploration of biblical teachings. This insightful book invites women to delve into the five essential roles that a wife can embrace through an authentic biblical perspective. Drawing upon ancient wisdom and practical examples, it offers guidance and encouragement for woman who desire to cultivate a fulfilling and purposeful ...

A theological exposition of the general epistles of the New Testament books of 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude. The passages are organized into thirteen Bible studies that are appropriate for about one hour of small-group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal devotion. The passages are presented with an emphasis on the history and context of the writings, and its application both in the early church and in the church today. Table of Contents ________________________________________ 1 John 1:1-4. Jesus, the Word of Life 1 John 1:5-10. The Light of the World. 1 John 2:1-6. The Fruit of ...

When famine forces Ruth to choose between safety and loyalty, she follows her widowed mother-in-law to a foreign land with nothing but courage. In the fields of Bethlehem, a wealthy landowner named Boaz notices this determined Moabite widow gleaning grain to survive. As their paths intertwine, both discover that love can bloom in the most unexpected circumstances. Tim Sawyer's intimate retelling brings ancient Israel to life in this timeless story of loyalty, redemption, and second chances. Get your copy today and discover why Ruth's journey from outsider to beloved still resonates ...

Lifelong ecstasy requires soulmating attitudes.Male reader: I regret the first years of our marriage. I wish we knew sooner the importance of our attitudes instead of just focusing on sexual techniques. We had a rocky start that could have been avoided by some simple instructions. Stop Surviving and Start Thriving in a Love-Filled UnionDr. Marie N. Robinson says in her groundbreaking book, The Power of Sexual Surrender for Christians that the most potent way to overcome sexual inhibitions is to transform your attitudes toward: Your spouse Yourself One-flesh loveIt's never too late to add ...

Domestic oppression…what is that? Did you know that domestic oppression is the seedbed for every other form of abuse that takes place within families and churches? And did you know that the quantity of people who suffer under domestic oppression within the church is staggering in its pervasiveness? In Behind the Veil: Exposing the Evil of Domestic Oppression and Providing Hope, pastor and biblical counselor Warren Lamb pulls back the veil on an evil that has been too long misunderstood and overlooked in Christian circles. In Behind the Veil, Pastor Lamb draws on his thirty-plus years of ...

Has sex been a source of frustration or pain in your marriage? Celebrating God's beautiful purposes for sex, biblical counselor Scott Mehl helps couples to put God-glorifying sexuality into practice.