When the Church Was a Family: Recapturing Jesus’ Vision for Authentic Christian Community

Author(s): Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher: B&H Books
Price: $4.99       (Nov 22 only)

Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community. But as the modern cultural norm of what social scientists call “radical American individualism” extends itself, many Christians grow lax in their relational accountability to the church. Faith threatens to become an “I” not “us,” a “my God” not “our God” concern.

When the Church Was a Family calls believers back to the wisdom of the first century, examining the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective and applying the findings to the evangelical church in America today. With confidence, author Joseph Hellerman writes intentionally to traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries alike, believing what is detailed here about Jesus’ original vision for authentic Christian community will deeply satisfy the relational (more…)

Two Harper Christian Bible Study Guides – Oct 10/24

Revelation
Author(s): John MacArthur
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Price: $1.99      

The book of Revelation unveils Jesus Christ in his glory and victorious return. And yet no other New Testament book of the Bible poses more serious and difficult interpretative challenges.

John MacArthur will take you through the book, passage by passage, so that you can better understand everything from the historical context to the coming of Christ’s Kingdom.

The apostle John wrote this letter to the churches in Asia Minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. It was a reminder to them that God saw their hardships, cared about them, and would reward them for their faithfulness.

Through the use of vivid imagery, John writes Revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of Christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. John’s message of hope in Revelation assures Christians that God is in sovereign control of all past, present, and future events. He encourages believers to trust that Jesus Christ will judge the lost and will rule in ultimate victory over all human and demonic opposition.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:

Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

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Ten Women of the Bible Study Guide
Author(s): Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Price: $2.99      

Do you ever feel like a second-class citizen in this world?

Do you wonder how God could possibly use you to change lives?

For women in Bible times, these weren’t even questions they thought about. Being overlooked, marginalized, having your contributions discounted because you’re a woman…it’s just the way things were. In this 10-lesson workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite accounts of women in Scripture and the remarkable way God broke down cultural barriers to use them in the unfolding of His story.

You will discover…

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Ten Women of the Bible

Author(s): Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop
Publisher: Harper Christian Resources
Price: $3.99       (Aug 1 – 31)

Do you ever feel like a second-class citizen in this world?

Do you wonder how God could possibly use you to change lives?

For women in Bible times, these weren’t even questions they thought about. Being overlooked, marginalized, having your contributions discounted because you’re a woman…it’s just the way things were. In this 10-lesson workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite accounts of women in Scripture and the remarkable way God broke down cultural barriers to use them in the unfolding of His story.

You will discover…

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Two Christian Family eBooks (Waterbrook Multnomah) – Aug 2024

Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely
Author(s): Jeffrey Dean
Publisher: Multnomah
Price: $1.99       (Ends Aug 22)

This revised and updated edition of The Fight of Your Life features a new title, refreshed design, and 70% new content.

From every side–the Internet, social media, interactions with friends, in both their public and private lives–teens are persuaded to follow the world’s way over God’s every day. Culture’s mantra “live for today” has become the slogan of this generation! But, one thing remains true–mom and dad are still the greatest influence in the life of their child.

Based on timeless biblical truths, Raising Successful Teens equips parents with positive, encouraging, and practical advice. A family and teen culture expert with more than 25 years of ministry experience, Jeffrey Dean gives parents the street-level approach they need to help their teens wisely and safely navigate technology, friendships, dating relationships, social media, and more. Parents will learn how to keep the lines of communication open and stay involved in their teens’ lives.

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Rockstar Grandparent: How You Can Lead the Way, Light the Road, and Launch a Legacy
Author(s): Chrys Howard
Publisher: WaterBrook
Price: $1.99       (Ends Aug 22)

A guide to grandparenting with purpose and fun–in the age of smart phones and social media.

Grandparenting may be different today, but it still can be meaningful and fun for both the kids and the adults. Today’s grandparent needs to understand technology–how it mesmerizes grandchildren but also enhances the opportunities to connect and share life experiences. And while many of the roles grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren have changed, their most important role of influencing with wisdom, faith, and fun remains the same. The author addresses topics relevant to all grandparents and also looks at the challenges of grandchildren living in single parent or blended families. Also included are stories from the author’s journey with her own grandchildren–including Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson.

Bibles: Aug 26/25

NIV, Holy Bible
Publisher: Zondervan
Price: $3.99       (Ends Aug 31)

Read the Bible on your device just as if you were reading a physical book.

The Bible is the bestselling book in history, and the New International Version (NIV) Bible is the most popular modern English translation available. This bestselling Bible eBook is designed for an intuitive user experience. With quick page turns and a hyperlinked textual footnoting system that allows you to easily jump from Bible text to footnote and back again, this NIV Bible eBook is fast and robust. And with the “How to Use This Bible” feature included, navigating the Bible has never been easier.

Features:

Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
Easy navigation to individual books and chapters of the Bible from the table of contents
Hyperlinked alphabetical footnote system that allows quick and easy access
“How to Use This Bible” section that explains all you need to know to get the best user experience
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.

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NIV, The Busy Mom’s Bible
Publisher: Zondervan
Price: $3.99       (Ends Aug 31)

Designed for Busy Moms with only a minute to spare

Every mom is a busy mom. The NIV Busy Mom’s Bible is packed with one-minute thought starters, and this trim, go-anywhere Bible is filled with quick devotional content for those who only have a few minutes a day to seek out divine inspiration through God’s Word. Throughout this Bible, you will find 52 one-minute Thought Starters that let you dip into God’s Word for a minute of refreshment. To go deeper, each of these Thought Starters is followed by an option for a five-minute Reflect and Pray or a ten-minute Study to help you learn even more about what God’s Word has to say to you today. Devotional thoughts are written specifically for you, the busy mom, and cover topics such as raising kids, marriage, emotions, and your identity in Christ.

Features:

Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
Double-column format
Concise concordance
Words of Jesus in red

Power for Your Day Devotional

Author(s): Samuel Rodriguez
Publisher: Chosen Books
Price: $3.99       (Ends June 23)

Receive God’s Power, Purpose and Peace Every Day

Like the great biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha, we live in dark times marked by destruction, trials and temptations that consume our time, energy and faith. And like these men, we, too, can experience God’s faithfulness and abundance in the face of impossible odds.

Join bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez for 45 power-packed days that will ignite your faith and revitalize your soul. Through life-changing biblical truths, each day immerses you in God’s power, encouraging and equipping you to persevere with hope, joy and peace–no matter what you’re facing.

We can’t control the challenges we face, but we can control how we respond to them. Here is the light to shine on your path and move forward into the glorious future God has for you.

 

The Day I Met Jesus: The Revealing Diaries of Five Women from the Gospels

Author(s): Frank Viola
Publisher: Baker
Price: $0.99       Mar 10-11

Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ met face-to-face with people just like you. Broken, imperfect, sometimes fearful and without hope. The Day I Met Jesus is a beautifully crafted narrative that chronicles the remarkable encounters of five women in the Gospels who were desperate to find wholeness, security, and purpose. Like all of us, these women struggled with the regrets of their pasts, the stresses of their presents, and the worries of their tomorrows.

Join Frank Viola and Mary DeMuth on a fascinating journey back in time as they retell the dramatic accounts of five women who met Jesus. Each narrative is told from each woman’s unique perspective, yet tightly grounded in the Gospel accounts and faithful to first-century history. Elegantly written and profoundly stirring, this book blends creative narrative with uncommon insight, spiritual depth, and practical application.

If you are someone who seeks a renewal of hope, faith, and love, The Day I Met Jesus will make your Bible come to life and usher you into a fresh encounter with your Lord.