New Living Bible

Following the Sermon on the Mount, this follow-up to The Good and Beautiful God guides us to look behind character flaws and to replace our false beliefs with Jesus' narratives about life in the kingdom of God.

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be also. Mathew 6:21 (NLT) This is not a book about how God wants you to be rich, nor is it a book about the "money secrets" of the Bible. This is the true story of how one woman's journey to learn about Biblically Responsible Investing transformed her life and opened her heart to Jesus. As an author and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Cassandra Laymon researched the principles of biblically-based investing, and learned that she was unknowingly profiting from business practices that directly opposed her Christian faith. Do you ...

Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the Bible. In between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first full-length audio version of the NIV Bible spoken by a single British actor. This Old Testament edition is excerpted from that Bible.

Pastor-teacher John MacArthur helps listeners understand Jesus' parables and how they relate to the whole of his message. Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he told were ingeniously simple word pictures with profound spiritual lessons. Understanding the parables is a crucial matter for followers of Jesus. Jesus told parables so his people might comprehend his message about the kingdom of God clearly.

En ¿Crees la Biblia o vives la Biblia? el Dr. Miguel Núñez explora en profundidad la epístola de Santiago, hermanastro de Jesús y líder de la iglesia de Jerusalén. Este libro te ayudará a comprender que la santificación no es un proceso terapéutico, sino una transformación del Espíritu de Dios a medida que aplicamos la Palabra.

Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of events during the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion. Using the gospel of Mark as their guide, Borg and Crossan present a day-by-day account of Jesus's final week of life. They begin their story on Palm Sunday with two triumphal entries into Jerusalem.

Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. In this new edition - now with a foreword by Michael W. Smith, testimony by Rich Mullins and the author's own epilogue, "Ragamuffin Ten Years Later," Brennan Manning reminds us that nothing could be further from the truth.

New Testament scholar N. T. Wright reveals how we have been misreading the Gospels for centuries, powerfully restoring the lost central story of the scripture: that the coronation of God through the acts of Jesus was the climax of human history. Wright fills the gaps that centuries of misdirection have opened up in our collective spiritual story, tracing a narrative from Eden to Jesus to today.

★ Do you feel like you are missing out on what God promised you? ★ Instead of the abundant life you signed up for, are you struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, and other emotional pain? If so, then Experiencing Joy: Strategies for Living a Joy-Filled Life is for you. Joy is your strength and your privilege in Christ. Don't believe the lie that God doesn't care about your feelings. He created them and he alone can restore them to His original intent. Don't waste another minute of your life "enduring" less than God's best. Kick those joy-stoppers out of your life and finally find ...

From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers—a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith. The Jesus I Never Knew will engage your heart, mind, emotions, and senses, preparing you for a new, life-changing encounter with the real Jesus described in the Gospels.

This New Testament edition of the Battlefield of the Mind Bible will offer peace through the power of Scripture, along with insights drawn from internationally renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer. Perfect as a gift for yourself or someone you love, the inspirations found within the New Testament will empower you to change your thoughts and life, and win the battle in your mind.

Heaven is not just a destination. It’s a promise — and a presence. Heaven in the Bible: Longing for Home, Living with Hope invites readers on a journey through Scripture to rediscover the beauty, mystery, and reality of our eternal home. From Eden’s garden to Revelation’s city, from the psalms of David to the teachings of Jesus and the visions of Paul, this study reveals how heaven is not far away — it’s the heartbeat of our faith and the anchor of our soul. Written in a warm, pastoral voice, this book explores what the Bible truly says about heaven — and why it matters now. ...

God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people, and that is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, and redemption, this dramatized adaptation of The Story Audio Bible sweeps you into the story of Jesus—His life, His teaching, and the heart of the Gospel.

Gratitude is more than a feeling — it’s a way of life. In a world filled with distraction, discouragement, and demands, Gratitude: Living a Life of Thanks invites you to rediscover the quiet power of thanksgiving. Rooted in Scripture, enriched by personal stories, and filled with practical wisdom, this book offers a gentle yet compelling call to cultivate a heart that sees and responds to God’s goodness in all circumstances. Through reflections on the Bible’s teachings, stories of everyday experiences, portraits of inspiring lives like Corrie ten Boom and Desmond Tutu, and simple ...

The apostle Paul penned a number of very concise, focused passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key texts has a unique emphasis highlighting some essential aspect of the Good News of Jesus Christ. The chapters in this revelatory new book closely examine those vital gospel texts, one verse at a time.

Imagine how your life might change if you followed Jesus up that Galilean hillside, hearing His most famous Sermon for yourself as you sat in the tall grass. Imagine how the world might change if you followed Him down the mountain, reaching your arms out as He did to a harvest field desperate for His touch. With accessible, warm, and a down-to-earth style, you don’t have to imagine these things, for beloved author and Bible teacher Kelly Minter brings to life the teachings and healings of Jesus to life.

The Songs of Jesus by Timothy Keller offers inspiration every day for an entire year based on the book of Psalms. Few authors have the loyal audience that Timothy Keller has. Penguin has sold more than two million copies of his books. His many fans have been waiting for him to write a daily devotional in the tradition of Sarah Young's Jesus Calling. Each day, listeners will encounter a fresh, inspiring lesson from one of the most beloved books in the Bible.

N. T. Wright—widely regarded as the most influential commentator and interpreter of Paul—deftly unpacks this dense and sometimes elusive letter, detailing Paul's arguments and showing how it illuminates the Gospel from the promises to Abraham through the visions of Revelation. Wright takes a deep dive into Romans 8, showing how it illuminates so much else that God reveals in Scripture: God the Father, Christology, and the Spirit; Jesus' Messiahship, cross, resurrection, and ascension; salvation, redemption, and adoption; suffering and glory; holiness and hope.

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us.” —2 Corinthians 5:20 In a world increasingly marked by division, hostility, and wounded relationships, the call to reconciliation has never been more urgent—or more beautiful. In Ambassadors of Reconciliation, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt draws from a lifetime of ministry, personal experience, and deep scriptural insight to explore the heart of the Gospel: God reconciling the world to Himself through Christ, and entrusting us with the ministry of reconciliation. With clarity and compassion, Schmitt ...

"Devotions From the Book of James" is a heartfelt and reflective collection of devotional readings that explore the timeless wisdom of the biblical Book of James. Drawing inspiration from the rich teachings found within its pages, this book aims to inspire and encourage readers in their daily walk with faith. Each devotion offers a unique perspective on a specific passage or theme from James, inspiring readers to deepen their understanding of the Christian life and apply its teachings to their own circumstances. Through powerful and relatable anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, and ...