The Christian life isn't very complicated; but we've made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to be equipped to live a more victorious Christian life. Tony Evans has heard the people's cry for these sometimes difficult principles to be made simple and explained clearly and succinctly. In his new Tony Evans Speaks Out . . . booklet series, Evans tackles four basic elements of Christianity with a clarity and simplicity characteristic of his popular style.

No matter what's happening in the world recession, disease, pain, war believers have a tool on their side that changes everything: prayer. James 5:16 says, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." And that means you can make a difference. Whether you're new to prayer or want to power up your quite time like never before, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland will help you move from the basics to being a world-changing prayer warrior. You'll learn that not only does God answer prayers, but how to pray His will every time. This interactive book includes uncompromised, detailed teaching about prayer by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, with interactive devotional questions to help you apply the teaching to your own situation. It also includes a CD filled with prayers of agreement, prayed by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, worship music on CD that focuses on staying in living contact with the Lord, and DVD teaching specifically chosen to help keep you focused on the Word. And finally, take-along Faith in Action cards that provide a connection point with the materials. By following this simple and practical Spiritual Action Plan, in 10 days, you'll completely renew your mind to what God says about your prayer life, so you can stand in faith and believe for the breakthrough you need!

Drawing from the Bible and the Kabbalah, as well as the personal experiences of others, Rabbi Katsof offers five easy steps to teach readers how to pray so God will listen.

You don’t have to understand God to trust him. “Just trust me.” Those are the words we often hear in movies just before something bad happens. And yet, we are told to trust God. In a culture where we tend to take control of our own lives, trusting God has become a religious platitude rather than a life-changing attitude. We say it, but do we really mean it? And what does trusting God really look like? Sharon, Mary, and Gwen—the Girlfriends in God ministry team—have been there. They’ve traveled the tough roads of life to discover the peace and power that comes from grabbing the hand of God and trusting his plan. The life stories they share bring laughter and sometimes tears, but always spiritual growth. Each of the 12-week sections concludes with a Bible study guide and journal page, inviting you to lock arms with Sharon, Mary, and Gwen and share with other women in a small group setting or to use individually in your own quiet time.

DIV Price explains a biblical and experientially based method of prayer. It will provoke assurance and confidence that God hears your prayers and answers them. /div

Are you hurting or suffering in silence? God has a purpose in your pain. Many people in general, and even Christians admittedly avoid the subject of pain almost as much as they avoid pain itself. But once you understand the purpose of pain, you can make the most of the painful experiences in life. In The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose, Horace Williams, Jr. tackles this challenging topic. Based on the Word of God, insights from other leaders, and his studies, he addresses several key points, including: How pain develops our faith How pain determines our path How pain delivers comfort, joy, and peace And how pain deepens our commitment to God. Packed with personal stories and scripture to support his points, Horace shares his insights on the problem of pain. His candid and straightforward communication style engages the reader as he addresses this critical topic for the body of Christ today.

Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with Depression As a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression. In Hope Prevails, Dr. Bengtson writes with deep compassion, blending her training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms. For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future.