Devotionals

In a time when many Christian authors recommend the claims of Christian faith by descriptions of faith encounters and invitations to "dance with the mystery," Stott, author of many foundational apologetic works, offers a clear and compelling account of the theological basis for his own belief.  He begins by explaining the sense of God's own pursuit of him, providing illustrations from the lives of famous Christians with similar experiences.  He continues with a logical examination of the claims and character of Jesus as seen in Scripture.  The last section discusses the nature and needs of human beings, explaining how those needs are fully met through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.   The book concludes with a simple invitation for the reader to respond to the claims of Christ personally, offering a sample prayer.  Excellent book for Christians who appreciate a more reasoned, thoughtful approach to their faith, as well as for those who are skeptical about Christianity.

In the midst of the stress and pressure of everyday life, Moments Together for Couples provides couples with a chance to pause, relax and draw upon the strength of the Lord.  This easy-to-use devotional helps couples set aside anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes every day to grow closer to God and closer to each other.

In this classic devotional (taken from the third volume of Calvin's Institutes), John Calvin urges readers to apply the Christian life in a balanced way to mind, heart, and hand.  Rather than focusing on contemplative otherworldliness, the book stresses the importance of a devotedly active Christian life.

In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title to be one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals!  During the past 20 years, J. I. Packer's classic has revealed to over one million Christians around the world the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God.

The circumstances of the spiritual leaders of each age determine the spiritual future of that time period.  This book introduces the preparation, challenges and victories of 11 different Bible heroes (including Moses, Elijah, Saul, Solomon, Peter and Paul), who are especially used by the Lord to help 21st century Chinese hear a voice across the centuries.

First published in 1925, this version of Mrs. Cowman's Streams in the Desert is a masterful compilation of inspirational writings from a variety of sources.  She collected these works during the dark time in her life when her beloved husband, Charles, was terminally ill.  Her devotional has brought comfort and encouragement to millions of people around the world who also face difficult times.

This book contains works by well-known religious figures of the Middle Ages: St. Bernard of Clairvaux's On Consideration, St. Francis' Little Flowers, and Thomas a Kempis' The Imitation of Christ.