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A fresh look at 30 classic hymns Immerse yourself in these lyrics. Hum the melodies from memory. And let these heavenly anthems about our eternal, unchanging God drown out the distractions of the world. Laura Smith's warm devotional stories make meaningful connections between thirty songs of the past and our twenty-first century lives. You'll find irrepressible joy and soul-deep peace as you discover the power of hymns to unite, restore, renew, and so much more. No matter how times change, hymns speak across generations, calling us to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, in life and in song.

"We think of prayer as a preparation for work . . . whereas prayer is the essential work." --Oswald Chambers, If You Will Ask A short, powerful collection of Oswald Chambers' teaching on prayer, If You Will Ask explores how this vital spiritual discipline is less about getting what you want and more about getting to know the God of the universe. Throughout these Scripture-packed pages, you'll learn how to: Prepare your heart and mind for prayerIntercede on behalf of others and the work God wants to accomplishRespond when He seems silentRely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you prayGrow closer to God as He reveals His will to you Each chapter ends with a prayer taken directly from Chambers' prayer journals and lectures at the Bible Training College in London. Prayer aligns our hearts with God's and nourishes our life in Him. Take your next step toward a richer, more vibrant prayer life.

5-Minute Devotions for Busy Women Unfamiliar verses. Uncommon insights. Unlimited possibilities. Just when you think you know the Bible, Lori Hatcher brings to light rich, life-changing Bible passages that will have you exclaiming, "Wow! I've never noticed that before!" Shake up your quiet time with these culturally relevant, story-driven devotions--one from each book of the Bible--spotlighting an unusual verse or passage. You'll be challenged to think deeply, step out boldly, and grow dynamically, transforming your devotional time--and your life!

Grab the Crayons and Sharpen the Pencils... It's time for some coloring and activity fun! This Easter, kids will enjoy discovering more about the love of Jesus. This coloring and activity book will encourage children to engage with the story of Jesus in a fun and creative way. Each page introduces a lesson we can learn from the life of Jesus or the difference He makes in our lives. From calling the disciples to healing the sick to coming back to life, His life and resurrection give us lots to celebrate! Check out the entire Our Daily Bread for Kids line, including devotional books, music, games, and more. All these great products are designed to bring children's hearts closer to God through biblical truth and lots of fun! Crystal Bowman has sold over one million copies of her books internationally. A mother and grandmother who has penned over seventy-five books for children, including five CBA bestsellers, she lives with her husband in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Teri McKinley grew up in the world of publishing with her mother, Crystal Bowman, and is coauthor of My Mama and Me: Rhyming Devotions for You and Your Child. She holds a master's degree from Arizona State University and lives with her husband and son in east Texas. Illustrator Luke Flowers spent countless childhood hours drawing sports heroes and comics at his grandfather's drawing desk. His love of art led him to Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, where he earned a BFA in illustration. After ten years working for Young Life's creative services department, he launched Luke Flowers Creative, a company that seeks to "bring the illumination of imagination" to every project. A New York Times bestselling illustrator, Luke has won fourteen gold and silver Addy Awards for illustration and design.

Trust God to provide for you, guide you, and protect you. The twenty-third psalm is one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. Why? Because it shows you how finding your way through the darkness of life can be easier when you have God leading the way. Our Daily Bread writer David Roper offers you a wise and comforting point of view on each verse, revealing the heart of God and His character as the Good Shepherd. You'll understand the importance of being under God's watchful care and trusting Him to provide strength for your soul and contentment for your heart. Discover how you can have peace about what's happened in the past, deal with the present, and be confident about the future.

My Utmost for His Highest Devotional Journal helps you capture your journey with God as you pray, read, and reflect on the Word.

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. --2 Peter 3:18 With a passion for knowing and loving God, Charles Spurgeon also encouraged others to grow in their relationship with the Lord. Countless Christians have been inspired by Spurgeon's straightforward and insightful writings. And these meditations continue to be just as relevant today as they were more than one hundred years ago. This modern-language edition of Spurgeon's popular devotional challenges you to reflect on the redemptive work of Christ and the power you have in Him to live for God's glory. As the sun rises and sets, you can experience the joy of knowing who you are in Christ, growing stronger in your faith, and loving God more.

"For the next hundred days, let Jesus's words, and His Word, anchor you to Him and the rest He provides." -- From the introduction Your to-do list is long. Your time is short. But taking a few moments with God each day will help you find pockets of peace in the midst of your schedule. Designed with busy women like you in mind, Moments with God for Women connects true stories with the truth of Scripture in a way that makes God's Word relevant to your life and faith. Each of the 100 entries includes moments for reflection and moments for renewal--including verses, prayers, and questions to consider--to focus your thoughts and prepare your heart for the situations you face every day. Discover the difference a few moments with God will make for every member of your family. Other titles in the series include Moments with God for Men and Moments with God for Kids.

Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation provides boys and girls ages 6 to 10 with everything they need for a year of daily devotions: Engaging stories from Genesis to Revelation Bible text from easy-to-understand versions Reading suggestions for exploring more Prayer starters Daily truths to remember And fun facts ranging through history and spanning the globe Children will grow in their knowledge of Scripture as they learn of God's desire for us to know Him, understand how He made a way through Jesus, and discover how the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday lives. Kids will spot Jesus throughout--from His role at creation, to Old Testament prophecies and pictures of the coming Savior, to the birth of God's Son. With the help of Anita Schmidt's diverse illustrations, kids will see the entire Bible as one big story of God's redemptive plan for the world and learn that God's plan includes them!

Covering everything from character and habits to effective prayer and purity of heart, Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) shows you how Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount can be lived out in powerful, practical ways. With language updated for today's readers.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Psalm 103:1 (ESV) Just as the psalmist says, we can declare with our whole being that God is worthy of our praise. Each reading in this collection of Our Daily Bread meditations invites you--heart, soul, and mind--into worship of the Almighty. Sit in His presence enjoying Scripture and prayer each day and let Him fill you with new appreciation for His great gifts.

I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. --2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT)As Christian grandparents, our strongest desire for our grandchildren is to see them live a life of faith. So what's the best thing we can do to help them? Pray!More Grandmother's Prayers is a follow-up to the original A Grandmother's Prayers from grandmother and pastoral counselor Kay Swatkowski. This involved grandma invites you to pray for your grandchildren and gives you practical ways to encourage their faith through 60 devotional readings. With these inspiring stories, Scripture-based prayer prompts, and specific tips for offering spiritual encouragement, you'll discover new and fun ways to connect with your grandchildren in person or from afar.You can have a special influence on your grandchildren through your faithful prayers and conscious involvement in their lives. Enjoy the journey as you share your faith.

Men are encouraged to embrace God's strength in every area of life with this deluxe edition of Stand Strong. This handsome, sturdy cork binding contains daily devotions plus space for prayer requests, to-do lists, or study notes.

This helpful daily guide to My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers will bring fresh understanding to this classic devotional masterpiece.

I woke up cold, angry, and sick. It was about four in the morning and I was laying on a hard cement floor on a mat about an inch thick. Due to rampant drug addiction, the county jail was overpopulated and there were no bunks left to sleep on. Being a heroin addict, I couldn't go more than 6 hours without dosing or I would be horribly sick. It had been almost 24. Every inch of my body was in pain and my skin was crawling. I couldn't think straight or even form coherent sentences, but the one thing that continually ran through my head was "How did I end up here? How did I end up like this?" Geoff's situation seemed hopeless. He had made a mess of his life. His parents struggled to understand the choices the son they loved so much made. And they prayed. Through the hurting, the questions, the frustrations. And through it all, God walked with them. Hope Lies Ahead shares the story of Geoff's prodigal journey and James's perspective as his father. Each write from their own personal experience as they candidly address spiritual and practical challenges families with prodigals face. As someone who loves a prodigal, you'll know you are not alone and that there is hope! Because no prodigal is beyond the reach of God.HopeLiesAhead.org

God made the world a long, long time ago. Everything God made shows us how great and good He is. And do you know what? God wants you to enjoy His world!Well-known children's authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley creatively awaken little hearts to God's power and love with Our Daily Bread for Preschoolers.Highlighting God's actions, character, and promises, this engaging book offers a fun way to introduce young children to Him. These brief and colorfully illustrated devotions are just right for preschoolers to capture the basics of His amazing love. Each reading features a Bible verse that's easy to understand, a practical question to help children apply what they learn, and a short, rhyming prayer to help them talk to God.Whether you're cuddled up one-on-one at bedtime or reading with a small group at story time, you can help the little ones in your life have big moments with God.

Windows on Christmas will revolutionize your appreciation of Christmas as you look at the events surrounding the birth of Christ from six different perspectives: the angels and the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, Simeon and Anna. See what they saw. Feel what they felt. Learn from their responses to these wonderful and powerful events. These six windows on the nativity will call you to kneel at the humble manger and wonder at the glory of the incarnation. Then you, too, will want to join the humble worshipers who welcomed Christ at His birth and celebrate again the miracle that we call Christmas. Look through these windows on Christmas to see afresh these ancient events that are ever new and eternal.