Is There a Reason?
By Mark Francey, 19, Australia Early in my Christian life I was asked to help out at a youth camp. At that time I was a university student and had just lost my job several months earlier. So, money was quite tight but I decided to go for it. After paying for the camp I [...]
Pack Up Your Sorrows
During the turbulent years of the 1960s, popular music in America was a strange mixture of protest and patriotism. Some songs lashed out against war, greed, and injustice in society, while others affirmed duty to country and traditional values. But “Pack Up Your Sorrows,” written by Richard Farina and Pauline Baez Marden, seemed to fit all of the categories with its focus on the quest for personal peace.
origin of the species
A previously unknown monkey species, the Caqueta titi monkey, was discovered deep in the Amazon jungle in August 2009. A month earlier, two newly identified species of fish were found in the area affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Taxonomists today are discovering new species of animals, birds, and fish all the time—some 18,516 new species were discovered in 2007 alone. On average, 50 new species are discovered each day. Quentin Wheeler, of the International Institute of Species Exploration at Arizona State University, said, “Most people do not realize just how incomplete our knowledge of Earth’s species is.”
Faith of Our Fathers — Classical Ensemble with Devotional Readings from Oswald Chambers (CD)
Enjoy the peaceful sounds of familiar instrumental hymns interspersed with inspirational readings from the works of Oswald Chambers in the Faith of Our Fathers CD. With sounds of a chamber orchestra, enhance your quiet times of worship with classic hymns like “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” and “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus,” with spoken readings drawn from the book Faith: A Holy Walk. This CD can be used as background music for everyday activities, during times of personal devotions and contemplation, or for quiet times of worship in a church setting.
Song List:
- Overture: Faith of Our Fathers
- ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
- Jesus Lover of My Soul
- And Can It Be
- The Church’s One Foundation
- The Solid Rock
- Praise Him All Ye Little Children
- I’ve Got Peace Like a River
- Grace Greater than All Our Sins
- Faith of Our Fathers (reprise)
- My Faith Looks Up to Thee
- Great is Thy Faithfulness
In Quietness and Confidence — The Making of a Man of God
Breaking away from the busyness of life can be a challenge. However, author David Roper encourages you to spend time each day with God. Written to speak to the heart of men, In Quietness and Confidence. . .
- includes 31 devotions on the topics of purity, courage, legacy, and love.
- features a Scripture selection and relevant quote with each meditation.
- helps you develop a closer walk with God and intimacy with Him through prayer.
This 31-day devotional book helps you experience a spiritual transformation into a man of God who displays His character in every area of life through daily meditation and prayer.
There's a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse — And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us
There’s no doubt about it! Motherhood changes your life—mentally, emotionally, and physically. “So if you’re feeling inadequate for the job, join the crowd!” says Jessie Clemence. “No one is adequate! We all need to humbly seek God’s wisdom and blessings to raise these children.”
There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse creatively expresses many parenting issues faced by moms and offers encouragement to help you on your journey. You’ll enjoy Clemence’s sense of humor and casual tone as she explores God’s perspective on motherhood and also shares her personal experiences as a mother of two. Not only will you find practical insights and biblical wisdom, but you’ll also find a funny quiz, interesting interviews with mothers, study questions, and more.
Reminding you to rely on God to help you display humility, patience, and love, Clemence says, “Thanks to God’s grace, I have far more patience than I ever knew existed. And you, too, can have this blessing. May God teach you about His patience as He continues to teach me.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jessie Clemence is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a
degree in Family Studies. She has worked in the foster care system as a
social worker and has published articles in Mary Jane’s Farm and Money Matters magazines.
Potter, The — Reflections of a Master Artisan (DVD)
From his studio nestled along the Arkansas River in Colorado, potter Dave Blakeslee says, “One of the things I love about God is that He is a creative God.” Watch and listen as he shapes, glazes, and fires ceramic works of art and describes how the Master Potter forms and transforms lives. Discover how God can mold you into a beautiful vessel uniquely designed for His glory in the Day of Discovery DVD presentation The Potter.
Closed Captioning for the hearing impaired.
Over the Top — How One Move Changed a Climber’s Life
Experience a sense of adventure, heart-pounding excitement, and at times absolute terror in this gripping autobiography of a mountaineer’s pursuit of success and purpose in life. You’ll explore the world of rock climbing and the effects of Fralick’s near-death experience in a mountain-climbing adventure gone awry. Gain insights from his extraordinary encounter with God that led him to discover true success and purpose in life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Russell Fralick is an active climber, climbing instructor, mountain leader, and semi-professional deer stalker. His desire for adventure and personality as a risk-taker has resulted in experiences that allow him to relate to others who enjoy the outdoors. Russell lives in the Lake District of England with his wife and two children.
Is there a connection to needing bread for our body to survive, and needing forgiveness for our soul?
In Jesus’ teaching of the Lord’s Prayer, He says “Give us our daily bread and forgive us our debts . . .”
Grandpa Snucked Out
My cousin Ken fought a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. In his final days, his wife, three children, and several grandchildren were in and out of his room, spending time with him and sharing special goodbyes. When everyone was out of the room for a moment, he slipped into eternity. After the family realized that he was gone, one young granddaughter sweetly remarked, “Grandpa snucked out.” One moment the Lord was with Ken here on earth; the next moment Ken’s spirit was with the Lord in heaven.
A New Hope
By Edna Ho, Malaysia Many things have happened around me lately. Most of them have been bad. But amidst all these, I am compelled to still shout, “God is good!” because His goodness never ends. 2012 was a year of ups and downs for me. In the first half of the year, everything was good. [...]
blind eyes & burning hearts
If you want to humble me, all you need to do is hand me one of those Where’s Waldo? images—the ones where you attempt to locate the numerous places where the character Waldo blends into the scenery. I can stare at them for hours with little result. When someone finally points out Waldo’s location to me, it’s embarrassing to see him—right there in plain view! As theologian Stanley Hauerwas has said, “We do not see reality by just opening our eyes.”
A New Hope
By Edna Ho, Malaysia Many things have happened around me lately. Most of them have been bad. But amidst all these, I am compelled to still shout, “God is good!” because His goodness never ends. 2012 was a year of ups and downs for me. In the first half of the year, everything was good. [...]
How can we offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it?
Forgiveness isn’t easy to give, especially when our wounds go deep. But when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He expects us to forgive others to the same degree that He’s forgiven us. Let's look at the Lord’s Prayer to reveal how we can offer forgiveness when we just don’t feel like it.
Giving Thanks
A tragedy left a family with a void that nothing could fill. A toddler chasing a cat wandered into the road and was run over by a delivery truck. A 4-year-old watched in shocked silence as her parents cradled the lifeless body of her little sister. For years, the cold emptiness of that moment encased the family in sadness. Feelings were frozen. The only comfort was numbness. Relief was unimaginable.
