NIV, Sports Devotional Bible, Hardcover

ISBN: 9780310926122
Version: NIV
Publication: August 1 2002
Dimensions: 13.92 x 21.41 x 4.00 cm
Print length: 1568 pages
Item weight: 1.11 kg
Publisher: Zondervan

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Get in Great Spiritual Shape *Quotes from famous athletes *One year of faith-building devotions *#1 best-selling Bible translation Sports Stories That Take You to the Heart of God’s Story No wonder the Bible uses sports to illustrate its principles–the sports world is filled with stunning, powerful metaphors for Biblical truths The Sports Devotional Bible will open your eyes to the spiritual lessons contained in the sports you love. From the stamina and speed of Olympic racing, to the raw combat of pro football, to the beauty and grace of figure skating, this Bible brings God’s Word to life with dramatic insights from the lives of professional athletes, coaches, and announcers. Drawing from Sports Spectrum magazine’s vast storehouse of information on Christian athletes, editor Dave Branon presents a devotional best-of-the-best from the exploits and testimonies of popular sports figures. weekend readings designed to drive home the lessons of Scripture with inspiring stories from all corners of the world of sports Special feature articles showing how virtues such as character, trust, perspective, discipline, and faith make both great athletes and strong Christians Time Out articles that illustrate Biblical principles or explain verses Power Verses listing athletes’ favorite verses Power Verse Plus featuring thoughts from famous athletes on passages of Scripture Full-color inserts with photos and biographies of sports stars Book introductions, topical index, and reading plans …and more The riveting stories of hundreds of great Christian athletes and sports figures unlock the Bible’s teachings on faith in God and life on earth. It’s easy to see how athletes can get down and depressed. They live with failure every day. Take for example the troubles that plagued professional golfer Jackie Gallagher-Smith in 1997. She had worked hard in 1996 to get her Tour card, which would have enabled her to compete on the LPGA Tour in 1997. the Tour in 1997. So what happened to her when the 1997 season opened? While playing the first hole of the first event of the season, she tried to extricate her ball from a bunker. Her club head slammed into the lip of the bunker, and she injured her hand. As a Christian, she had a choice. She could get angry at God, blame him for her troubles and sink into despair. Or she could continue to lean on him–which is what she did. Later, she told a Sports Spectrum magazine writer about that decision, saying, God builds your character through troubled times, and he wants you to draw closer to him when you have difficulties. People tend to push God away because they think he doesn’t care, but those are the times God really wants you to cling to him. With Jackie’s story in mind, let’s look back at the difficulties the psalmist faced in Psalm 88: My soul is full of trouble. (verse 3) My life draws near the grave. (verse 3) I am like a person] without strength. (verse 4) You have taken from me my closest friends. unfair circumstances. And although there is a continuing sadness in the psalmist’s story of affliction, there is an important similarity to Jackie’s story. Both continued to lean on God and depend on him. Jackie talked about clinging to God, and the psalmist, by his writing, shows that he was continuing to pray to God. He knew that cutting off communication with God while in a crisis was disastrous, and he continued to hold on to the only one who could see him through.- featuring Michelle Akers on Troubles/Trials (Romans 8:28) Jean Driscoll on Life at Its Fullest (2 Corinthians 1:8–9) Dave Szott on Fatherhood (Psalms 127, 128) Frank Tanana on Salvation (John 3) Wendy Ward on Joy (Psalm 81:1) Kurt Warner on Giving (2 Corinthians 8:14–15) Danny Wuerffel on Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) Plus: Leah Amico, Rico Brogna, Bobby Clampett, Josh Davis, Sal Fasano, LaVonna Martin-Floreal, Chris Godfrey, Tracy Hanson, Kedra Holland-Corn, Ken Hutcherson, Scott Mendes, Mike Moye, Frank Pastore, Frank Reich, Jay Riemersma, This description may be from another edition of this product.

NIV, The Freedom in Christ Bible (NIV 1984), Hardcover

ISBN: 9780310926122
Version: NIV 1984
Publication: April 1 2002
Dimensions: 16.99 x 3.81 x 24.10 cm
Print length: 1734 pages
Item weight: 1.18 kg
Publisher: Zondervan

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Freedom in Christ? For those who struggle with depression, addiction, deep-seated anger, anxiety, fear, spiritual oppression, or some other long-standing problem, the promise of freedom can seem like so much empty rhetoric. But freedom in Christ is real and it can be yours. The question is never whether the truth will set you free, but whether you ve properly understood the truth.

The Freedom in Christ Bible is a year-long pathway toward the life Jesus shed his blood to obtain for you. It s the life you ve longed for, free from the things that have continued to drag you down even as a believer. You ll discover the truth about how far God s love for you reaches . . . how completely he s changed the real you into something more wonderful than you can imagine . . . and how to experience practical, progressive liberty and growth in your life based on who you are in Christ and who Christ is in you.

The Freedom in Christ Bible with Neil Anderson, general editor, exposes false beliefs that cripple countless believers in various areas of life and reveals life-changing truths in God s Word that many of us overlook. You will learn what it takes to conform to the image of God and how to overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil. If freedom is something you long for, whether for yourself or someone you love, this Bible s easy-to-follow 52-week study approach will make a profound and lasting difference. An Easy Guide to the Freedom in Christ Bible s Unique Home-Page Study System:

Step 1: Turn to the home page. You ll find the first weekly home page at Genesis 1 (page 4). The study for Day 1 is on this page.

Step 2: Follow the Links. For Days 2 through 5, prompts in the box at the bottom of the page will link you to studies on related passages of Scripture.

Step 3: Move On. After Day 5, check the bottom of the home page for the Scripture reference and page number of your next week s study.

We talk about freedom in Christ. But many of us struggle with problems that show we re anything but free and we wonder why. If the gospel works, why isn t it working for us?

If that sounds like you or someone you know, the Freedom in Christ Bible is one of the best investments you ll ever make. It is designed specifically to help you bridge the gap between the promise of freedom and actually experiencing freedom on a daily, progressive basis.

During the next 52 weeks, you ll explore indispensable truths concerning the nature and purposes of God, your identity in Christ, and how to take and keep the high ground in your personal spiritual battles. If various counseling and deliverance approaches have only left you feeling more disappointed, even desperate, then get ready for a solid dose of hope grounded on a keen and balanced understanding of God s Word. The principles you re about to discover have helped thousands of Christians move from all kinds of bondages to genuine, enduring freedom. Your life, too, can become a powerful, visible demonstration of the truth of Jesus words: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

NIV, True Identity Bible (NIV 1984), Hardcover

ISBN: 9780310938910
Version: NIV 1984
Publication: March 29 2009
Dimensions: 17.15 x 3.81 x 22.86 cm
Print length: 1788 pages
Item weight: 1.45 kg
Publisher: Zondervan

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The Bible that helps you see yourself as God sees you. No matter what your stage in life, you’re probably facing a challenge or a change. Whatever you’re facing, you probably share your struggles with a friend. Now imagine your friend has incredible wisdom and is available anytime of the day or night! That’s what this Bible is about: becoming who you are in Christ through your relationship with him.

True Identity is designed to help you live out who you are in Christ in practical ways as a woman living in today’s world. Drawing on the truths of Scripture, the features in this Bible will strengthen you with insights and encouragement for the issues you face. Some of the features include:

Myths: I’ll never be free from my past. If I’m good, God will love me. My husband is the only one who needs to change. If I’m a good Christian, then nothing bad will happen to me. My company owes me.

You’ve heard them before. How many do you believe? They’re commonly accepted myths of our culture–myths about love, relationships, God, fulfillment, sex, faith, right and wrong, and a lot more. Don’t believe the lies of this world! The 100 Myths articles in True Identity expose different myths that many women believe. Each article opens with the first-person story of a woman who believes a particular myth and how that affects her life. A statistic or quote shows how common the myth is in our society or what someone has said about it. Then, most importantly, principles from the Bible refute the myth and offer practical guidance and help.

At Issue: The stakes are high when it comes to issues such as marriage, conflict, money, sex, or pride. You need wisdom from God’s Word–and At Issue provides it. These 300 succinct notes take you to the heart of important topics, equipping you with biblical insights that can help you face common concerns with uncommon wisdom.

Ask Me Anything: If you could sit down with different women of the Bible and ask them about their lives, what would they tell you? In the form of personal interviews, Ask Me Anything profiles introduce you to 30 women from the Bible. Offering frank insights drawn from the best and worst of their lives, they have much to say about life today.

He Is: Who is God and what is he like? You’ll find out as you read through the He Is notes. Highlighting attributes of God, each note gives you a bigger picture of the God who loves you and longs to be in relationship with you.