Explaining how to become a Christian hedonist, a bestselling author offers guidance on how to find spiritual joy to readers who are unsure of where to seek it.

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

What kind of book is the Bible? Is it a rulebook or a guidebook for moral living? Is it a history book or a book filled with fascinating (and sometimes fantastic) stories? Did humans write the Bible or did God somehow speak a perfect message that the authors transcribed? Many people have asked these questions about the nature of this beautiful, odd, comforting, disturbing book the church calls its “Holy Scripture.” Charlotte Vaughan Coyle shares her own journey to make sense of the Bible in this read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year project. She discovered that the crucial work of asking hard questions and even arguing with the Bible revealed the Scriptures to be a symphony of polyphonic voices, a work of art that paints an alternative vision of reality, a complex novel-like story unavoidably embedded in its own culture and time, and yet able to give witness to the God beyond history who has acted (and continues to act) within history. With the heart of a pastor and the passion of a preacher, Rev. Coyle invites seekers and students (both churched and un-churched) to strap on their scuba gear and join her for a deeper dive beneath the surface of this immense, colorful, mysterious world of the Bible.

The Psalms are undeniably beautiful. They are also difficult, and readers often come away convinced that tremendous riches remain just beyond their grasp. In this book, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey invites us to journey with him towards a greater understanding and love for these sacred verses. The timeless elegance of the Psalms, their depth of expression, and testimony to the greatness of God have enchanted and edified Gods people for centuries. Learning to Love the Psalms is intended to help todays Christians share in that delight.

How do you rejoice when you're facing the greatest pain you've ever known? This book will help me trust and rejoice in the Lord's presence in all circumstances. I will have the patience and the faith to know that by His own righteous standards, God will right all the wrongs done to me. Shortly after her husband abandoned her and their child, Jennifer LeClaire found herself facing ten years in prison based on a false accusation for a crime she didn't commit. After Jennifer met Jesus in jail, God overturned the accusations and brought complete vindication. But even after salvation, she faced spiritual abuse, betrayals, slander, theft, and many other injustices. This powerful book features thirty easy-to-read chapters that provide biblical strategies, Holy Spirit comfort, and prophetic insight on the following: Knowing God as your vindicator Understanding God's blueprint for vindication Resisting the temptation to vindicate oneself Tearing down victim mentalities that sabotage one's vindication Receiving vindication in the courts of heaven Tapping into generational vindication How to wait on vindication God's way Seeing double vindication And much more By learning the principles in this book, readers will rejoice when they are wronged because they will be convinced that God will take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good in their lives.

For churches who prefer the beauty and accuracy of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, inexpensive but high-quality editions have been difficult to find. Until now. Hendrickson's new "NRSV Pew Bible" combines thoughtfully designed features with a surprisingly affordable price. Boasting better-grade paper, clear and readable type, three pages of updated color maps, and a presentation page, this is a beautifully crafted Bible as well as the most affordable one on the market. - Superior quality at an unbeatable price - Three classic colors--burgundy, black, and blue--complement any sanctuary interior. - Hardcover, 912 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - Color maps and presentation page This pew Bible's attractive and sturdy binding will give years of dependable service. It's also designed to lie flatter when opened--so it's more comfortable to hold, won't spring shut like a cheaper binding. This is the choice for churches who require good looks, durability, and outstanding value.