Previously published: Jacob, the fools God chooses. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House, c2002.

When setbacks and failures are at the forefront of life, moving forward can sometimes seem like a lonesome journey. In The God Who Walks Beside Us, David Roper reminds readers that God never gives up on them no matter what they have done or are doing. This devotional-style book shares lessons from the life of Jacob to help readers gain a better understanding of how God can use them in spite of their brokenness. Offering insights into the significance of following God’s direction in navigating through life, The God Who Walks Beside Us encourages readers to experience the power and presence of the God who uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. (New updated edition, previously titled Jacob: The Fools God Chooses.)

Even before the emergence of the civil rights movement, African American religion and progressive politics were assumed to be inextricably intertwined. Savage counters this assumption with the story of a highly diversified religious community whose debates over engagement in the struggle for racial equality were as vigorous as they were persistent.

Rhymed text shows how walking beside Jesus can help children in different situations, such as when they are sick or standing up to a bully.

Drawing on Jesus's example of walking, bestselling author Mark Buchanan explores one of the oldest spiritual practices of our faith. What happens when we literally walk out our Christian life? We discover the joy of traveling at the speed of our soul. We often act as if faith is only about the mind. But what about our bodies? What does our physical being have to do with our spiritual life? When the Bible exhorts us to walk in the light, or walk by faith, or walk in truth, it means these things literally as much as figuratively. The Christian faith always involves walking out, as again and again we find the holy in the ordinary. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, and then he was off. The most obvious thing about Jesus's method of discipleship, in fact, is that he walked and invited others to walk with him. Jesus is always "on the way," "arriving," "leaving," "approaching," "coming upon." It's in the walking that his disciples are taught, formed, tested, empowered, and released. Part theology, part history, part field guide, God Walk explores walking as spiritual formation, walking as healing, walking as exercise, walking as prayer, walking as pilgrimage, suffering, friendship, and attentiveness. It is a book about being alongside the God who, incarnate in Jesus, turns to us as he passes by--always on foot--and says simply, "Come, follow me." With practical insight and biblical reflections told in his distinct voice, Buchanan provides specific walking exercises so you can immediately implement the practice of going "God speed." Whether you are walking around the neighborhood or hiking in the mountains, walking offers the potential to awaken your life with Christ as it revives body and soul.

Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.

Rediscover the wealth and beauty of the ancient Psalms. David Roper, a trusted writer from Our Daily Bread, takes you on a ninety-day tour through the Jewish songbook. On the way, you’ll uncover spiritual insight about God and His love for you and fuel a new passion for hearing from God through these biblical songs and prayers.