Are the gifts of the Spirit for today? Are they real? Why is the Pentecostal church growing so rapidly? Author Wayde Goodall answers these questions and more concerning this often-debated issue of the church in his release, The Blessing. Goodall explores the first recorded baptism of the Holy Spirit, the various spiritual gifts described in the Book of Corinthians, and the dangers of extremism in Pentecostal/Charismatic circles. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book examines the impact of the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement in the post-modern church. Topics include: -Is speaking in tongues evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit? -Are signs and wonders for today? -What are your spiritual gifts? -How to recognize false manifestations or teachings. Based on scripture references, church history and personal testimonies, The Blessing is a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding the tenets and belief systems of the fastest-growing segment of Christendom.

It happens to everyone: an “aha moment,” an epiphany, or serendipity. But perhaps we didn’t recognize it was no coincidence; rather, it was a “holy moment,” God at work in the details of everyday life. Maybe it was a timely phone call, a chance meeting, an unexpected windfall or a friend saying something when needed. Holy moments happen all the time! It’s up to us, however, to recognize them. Lenya Heitzig knows how to search out these holy moments, and she wants to help others spot them, too. Through personal stories, Scripture and beautiful photography, she explores ways to see God’s presence in ordinary events and occurrences. Then, in five biblical steps, she helps readers appreciate and recognize God at work. Find out how ordinary situations can have extraordinary outcomes through recognizing these simple holy moments!

Burdened. The word alone makes shoulders sink. It slows down our lives. It clouds our vision. It is the heaviness of so many memories, grudges, fears, uncertainty, and stress. Let go. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28) Let go. Overworked? Overcommitted? Overtired? Underappreciated? Let go! Live free. Sound impossible? Sheila Walsh thought so – until God proved Himself again and again through His Word, His people, and her life. In Let Go, the best-selling author and speaker walks readers through the journey to freedom in Christ. Along the way, she tackles some of the toughest struggles that weigh women down, answering them with overwhelming truth, promise, and hope. You can lay down your burdens. You can rest. You can find peace. You can live free. Start here. Let go. And see what God can do. Includes a study guide.

Give to receive. Die to live. Lose to win. Jesus taught such paradoxes, and people listened though these teachings seemed backward to their way of life and the lessons themselves seemed contradictory. But while initially confusing, says Tom Taylor, these paradoxes are the key to contentment, a fuller life, and a deeper faith. Paradoxy analyzes these seemingly contradictory truths, revealing not only their poignancy but also fresh ways readers can apply them to life today. Drawing from his own experiences as well as Scripture, Taylor explores each paradox to reveal convicting realities about life, faith, and our relationships. Both intelligent seekers and experienced Christians will be challenged by this unique study on Jesus's teachings, ultimately finding peace and a deeper, more passionate life with Christ.

Short, pithy pieces -- including stories, jokes, little-known facts, brief biographies, quotes, word puzzles, and quizzes -- offer fascinating information for anyone with a few minutes to spare. Readers will find that not only are they learning something, they're being uplifted by the entertaining trivia, heartwarming stories, and humorous anecdotes.

Joni Eareckson Tada wants to help you become rich in faith and wealthy in hope. Some people focus on material treasures, but Joni reminds you that life’s true gems come from God—priceless pearls that are worth everything to purchase ... and own.In the tradition of Diamonds in the Dust and More Precious Than Silver comes this book, Pearls of Great Price. Written by a remarkable woman who has known firsthand God’s faithfulness in the midst of indescribable difficulties, these 366 inspiring new devotions, each filled with Joni’s signature storytelling, will touch your soul like a genuine pearl—rare, beautiful, and precious.To wake up each morning is, for Joni, to need the Lord Jesus desperately and to feel his blessing. And she yearns to help you grasp this blessing for yourself. Not a day breaks when she doesn’t cling to God, asking for a fresh touch from heaven as well as a fresh view on his Word. It’s the reason for her life. It’s the reason why she writes. Pearls of Great Price so clearly depicts Joni’s passion.Allow these 366 meditations to uncover a wealth of promise, of eternal truths waiting to transform the events of your life into opportunities to catch and reflect God’s glory. Featuring Joni’s own beautiful line drawings, Pearls of Great Price will open your eyes and your heart to an abundance of blessings.