For ninety-six years, Bertha Ross MacLean´s determination to succeeds affects four generations. In spite of her controlling schemes, her offspring lead good lives and find happiness, while Bertha broods over her discontent. There are some threatening moments, loving scenes, temptations and tender humor. Set in Ontario in 1902 and then in Illinois through 1973, the book brings history to life. These are years filled with national trauma, economic stress and inventions for convenient living. Readers may recognize some of their relatives and the human emotions that agitate families. The psychological effects of Bertha´s life provide a contrast between people who live for others and one who lives for herself.

The Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing, but many Christians struggle with prayer. Is there a right way to pray? How should we address a holy God? Does prayer really change things? Even Jesus' disciples understood there was something lacking in their prayer life after they observed Jesus in prayer. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He gave them a model of prayer as an example to follow in communing with God. In The Prayer of the Lord, Dr. R.C. Sproul helps us understand how to pray according to the pattern Jesus set for us. Each chapter focuses on a single line of the Lord's Prayer, shedding light on God's holiness and our need to humbly depend on Him. Dr. Sproul reminds us that as adopted children of God, we have an unspeakable privilege in prayer--to call upon our heavenly Father.

"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." John 15:7 You've likely scratched your head over this verse, wondering how literally to take it. Could Jesus have been serious about His over-the-top declaration? Can you really ask for anything? If you think these words can't possibly mean what they say, Craig Hazen wants to reveal the astonishing reality of this promise. You'll learn why Christians hesitate to embrace this powerful statement and how you can put it to work in your life for the sake of God's kingdom. According to the Lord himself, "asking" is the center point of prayer. He wants us to bring our fruit-bearing requests to him boldly and with expectation for the blessing of his answer. He wants to hear our Fearless Prayer!

We pray, “Thy will be done.” We encourage others by saying, “If it is God’s will, it will work out.” But do we really understand God’s purpose for our lives? Do we know how to live in the center of His will? You can walk daily in power and confidence, with a clear path leading to the blessings God desires for you. The key to experiencing depth of peace and certainty lies in God’s will. Discover how you can live knowing your life, actions, and prayers are making a difference, and ultimately find a place of strength with rest and joy with fruitfulness: the very center of God’s will.

Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.