Imagine following Jesus along the road, listening in on his conversations, and gleaning from the lessons he taught in the holy places he traveled. Join author Wayne Stiles as he walks in the steps of Jesus: through Bethlehem, Samaria, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, and beyond. Experience the places where Jesus met a lonely woman in Samaria, a den of hypocrites in the Temple, a Jerusalem Pharisee still searching for truth, fishermen with a sea of false expectations, and a hometown ashamed of him. Entering the Holy land through the settings, sights, and sounds of Stiles's engaging travelogue, readers will not only discover more about these sacred places, but also learn practical lessons that will find their way into their hearts. And ultimately, prepare them for their own encounter with Christ.

Mary appears only a few times in the Bible, but those few passages come at crucial moments. Catholics believe that Mary is the ever-virgin Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth. But she also was a human being--a woman who made a journey of faith through various trials and uncertainties and endured her share of suffering. Even with her unique graces and vocation, Mary remains a woman we can relate to and from whom we have much to learn. In Walking with Mary, Edward Sri looks at the crucial passages in the Bible concerning Mary and offers insight about the Blessed Mother's faith and devotion that we can apply in our daily lives. We follow her step-by-step through the New Testament account of her life, reflecting on what the Scriptures tell us about how she responded to the dramatic events unfolding around her. “This book is the fruit of my personal journey of studying Mary through the Scriptures, from her initial calling in Nazareth to her painful experience at the cross,” writes Edward Sri “It is intended to be a highly readable, accessible work that draws on wisdom from the Catholic tradition, recent popes, and biblical scholars of a variety of perspectives and traditions. With the riches of these insights, we will ponder what her journey of faith may have been like in order to draw out spiritual lessons for our own walk with God.” He add, “It is my hope, therefore, that whether you are of a Catholic, Protestant, or other faith background, this book may help you to know, understand, and love Mary more, and that it may inspire you to walk in her footsteps as a faithful disciple of the Lord in your own pilgrimage of faith.”

Where does God want me to walk? What path do I take? These 90 devotional readings, each based on a specific biblical place, invite readers to embark on their own spiritual journey. As the spectacular backdrop of biblical lands unfolds, readers gain insights on how the lives of those in the Bible were shaped and influenced by the contours of the countries they lived in. Pertinent Scripture, historical quotes, and a prayer for each day further help the reader apply the truths of the devotion to their own journey of faith. Quality maps lend context to each reading. Through visiting these holy places through the pages of this book, the reader is invited to reshape his or her own life. They will also discover anew how God teaches us to trust in his love, protection, and provision for our lives.

We have all experienced a disconnect between God's promises to us and our everyday reality. We wait, without understanding why. We want to know God's plan so that we can trust it--but God so often hides his plan so that we will trust him. What can we do in the meantime as we are waiting for an answer, a change, or a miracle? With deep compassion, Wayne Stiles helps readers understand why God makes them wait. Unpacking the Old Testament story of Joseph, Stiles shows readers how to find comfort and opportunity in the time between God's promises and his answers, revealing the perspective-altering truth that sometimes when we think we are waiting on God, he is actually waiting on us. Anyone who has felt a disconnect between God's promises and their reality, who doesn't know what God wants them to do next, or who struggles with the brokenness of their world will find in Wayne Stiles a wise and trustworthy guide to finding peace in the pauses.

Noise and trouble characterized the first century world Jesus incarnated into. Accordingly, He had a plan to combat the sirens of chaos blaring around Him: solitude. As the twenty-first century tumbles more and more out of control, noise and trouble continue to define the times we live in. We require spiritual space where we can unplug from the currents of daily commotion. More than ever, we're in need of sanctuary and silence. In A Sacred Rendezvous, Ron Mahler, with fresh and creative insight, takes you on a journey through the Gospels to revisit the pathways the Saviour used to escape to remote places in order to meet up with the Father. You will be challenged to go beyond merely observing that intimacy to realizing and craving it, personally and continually. From heaven's perspective, we'll likely wonder how we could've settled for anything less on earth than the most sacred of all rendezvous!

In THE CHURCH AWAKENING, Charles Swindoll discusses the challenges, struggles, and priorities of the church in the twenty-first century. He reveals the problems inherent in the entertainment-based postmodern church and shows how a return to biblical teaching will restore its strength and impact. Now being replaced by a feel-good message instead of what Christians need to know to stand strong in a world that's lost its way--Swindoll exposes the problems of--and solutions for--the postmodern evangelical church. Just as he opened readers' eyes with his bold statements in The Grace Awakening, now he offers a straightforward volume revealing how to reestablish a life-altering church with Christ as Lord and Master. Illuminating and empowering, THE CHURCH AWAKENING will ignite a revolution in the way Christians "do church" for years to come.

"He allows the reader to experience the TRANSFORMING POWER of Jesus that will catapult one into their rightful position to operate in the Lord's Kingdom." -Bishop Broderick Huggins, pastor and author of Cremation from God's View "After reading this book, I am a believer that God prepares, and then uses us to fulfill his purpose!" -Tyrone Michael Jordan, founder and CEO of Jordan & Jordan 3-Strategic Advisors "This book assists in navigating the reader through despair, frustration, and anxiety by tracing the steps of Jesus." -Rev. Dr. Lloyd T. McGriff, pastor and author of Aaron-Mt. Olive's Mouthpiece "This incredible book provides an intimate look into the personal spiritual journey of Dr. Stewart and guides us to and through our own." -Dr. Leonard N. Smith, pastor and author of We Need to Talk: Saying What We Need to Say Without Hurting Each Other How would you like to take a spiritual journey in the land where Jesus Christ was born, reared, educated, lived and died, and was resurrected? How would you like to travel to the place where Jesus walked on water and said, "Peace, be still"? Imagine walking where Jesus walked and fed more than five thousand men, not including women and children. Join author Major Stewart as he walks in the footsteps of Jesus: through Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi, Mount of Olives, garden of Gethsemane, and Jericho. Experience the places where Jesus performed life-altering miracles such as healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, and turning water into wine. Experience the place where Jesus Christ was beaten and ultimately crucified for the sins of humanity, as He walked the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow) and then to Calvary. During a transition in his life, Major went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land that powerfully challenged and positively changed his life. Walking in His Footsteps was birthed out of the experiences he encountered while walking on the very roads that Jesus traveled. Embark on this journey in the "Land of Jesus." In the process, you will discover ways to grow closer in your walk with Jesus!