God's Wonderful Promise!

"And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed." —Deuteronomy 31:8

Time-Saving Bible Finder

Have you ever gone into a bookstore, hoping to buy a Bible? Then you know it can be a very confusing and very long process. Plus, bookstores are limited in the number of Bibles they can display so your choices are really narrowed.

Here at Swiss Valley Christian Bookstore, we offer you over 4,000 choices. We invite you to try our unique, time-saving Bible Finder tool. It will help you to quickly and easily find the exact Bible you want.

First, select a translation. Then click the NEXT button at the bottom of the Bible Finder window. There you can choose what options you would like—red lettering, an indexed Bible or a Bible with a concordance. You can also select the color of the binding. Pick a font type size that's comfortable for your eyes. When you click NEXT, it will instantly show you every Bible in the stock which meets your specifications.

Try it now!

First-Time Shoppers

To help guide you through the purchasing process, we have created step-by-step instructions, suitable for domestic and international purchases. We currently ship to all countries outside the African continent. We encourage you to print this page and keep it beside you, especially if this is a first-time purchase.

Especially for Ministers' Wives

A minister's wife called me one day, searching for Christian resources designed specifically for pastors' wives or ministry wives. She saw so many materials out there for pastors and Christians in general but found it really hard to find something helpful especially for her position in ministry. That prompted me to take the time to put together a list.

I pray you find something here that directly ministers to you.

Going the Second Mile

I had a call today from a customer, searching for some pretty hard-to-find items. First of all, he was surprised anybody even answered the phone and figured he'd just get a recording and have to leave a voicemail message.

He told me he'd called a number of stores but many didn't even answer the phone. When they did, he found no one willing to help him. When someone did answer the phone, they just quickly said, "I'm sorry. We don't have that" and hung up like they were in a big hurry to get off the phone. So much for the kind of "customer service" commonly available nowadays.

When I patiently listened to what he needed and even offered to look elsewhere, doing my best to find what he needed if I couldn't find what he needed in stock, he was shocked. He was amazed I was willing to go the second mile, amazed I would even spend time listening to him.

As I told him—and I'll say it here again—this is a ministry to me. That's why I try to do my level best to help each customer. So how may I help YOU?

Feel free to send inquiries to barbara@swissvalleydiscount.com and I will do my best to answer questions and help in any way I can.

Our Beginnings

Swiss Valley Christian Bookstore opened its online shopping portals on August 31, 2003, as an outreach of The Missing Link, Inc., its parent organization, linking troubled youth and adults with life-changing programs since 1983, from their headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio USA.

Chaplain Mario, its founder and president, was converted to Christianity through the power of the printed page entitled The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson. That book sent him on a journey toward Christ and deliverance from nine long years of alcohol addiction.

Today we serve side-by-side in prison and Internet ministry.

Swiss Valley Christian Bookstore is one more additional way we can point hungry hearts to Christian books that change lives and music that restores the soul.

We deeply appreciate your patronage!

How to Benefit from Worry

Have years of worry sapped your strength? There's a fierce battle going on where Satan would love nothing better than to gain control of your mind. Constant worry leaves a person vulnerable to the enemy. It saps your energy, leaving you feel completely drained.

Worrying is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere. When I start to worry, I encourage myself with an old Sunday school song that reminds me what I really need to do—pray and trust!

Why worry when you can pray?
Trust Jesus. He'll be your stay.
Don't be a Doubting Thomas.
Rest fully in His promise.
Why worry, worry, worry, worry
When you can pray!

Instead of worrying, invest that energy in praying and trusting God. Sing! Put on some godly worship music that carries you into God's Presence.

There's no need to despise this weakness towards worry. What Satan means for evil, God can use for good. Use it as a tool to draw closer to God. Whenever Satan tempts you to worry, recognize his tactics and see it as your constant need to create an intimacy with God that is well worth the effort.

Each time you flex your spiritual muscles, grabbing the fiery dart of worry that Satan hurls at you, you have an opportunity to strengthen yourself spiritually, by hurling that fiery dart straight back at Satan in the form of prayer, praise, song, worship or quoting Scripture—a mighty arsenal of powerful weapons of spiritual warfare.

Ask God to control your mind. He will bless you with peace in place of worry.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.
—Isaiah 26:3

Battlefield of the Mind Commemorative Edition
Weapons of Our Warfare

Be kind and forgiving

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." —Ephesians 4:32

Drained?

Have years of worry sapped your strength? There's a fierce battle going on where Satan would love nothing better than to gain control of your mind. Constant worry leaves a person vulnerable to the enemy. It saps your energy, leaving you feel completely drained.

Worrying is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere. When I start to worry, I encourage myself with an old Sunday school song that reminds me what I really need to do—pray and trust!

Why worry when you can pray?
Trust Jesus. He'll be your stay.
Don't be a Doubting Thomas.
Rest fully in His promise.
Why worry, worry, worry, worry
When you can pray! 

Instead of worrying, invest that energy in praying and trusting God. Sing! Put on some godly worship music that carries you into God's Presence. 

There's no need to despise this weakness towards worry. What Satan means for evil, God can use for good. Use it as a tool to draw closer to God. Whenever Satan tempts you to worry, recognize his tactics and see it as your constant need to create an intimacy with God that is well worth the effort.

Each time you flex your spiritual muscles, grabbing the fiery dart of worry that Satan hurls at you, you have an opportunity to strengthen yourself spiritually, by hurling that fiery dart straight back at Satan in the form of prayer, praise, song, worship or quoting Scripture—a mighty arsenal of powerful weapons of spiritual warfare. 

Ask God to control your mind. He will bless you with peace in place of worry.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in. —Isaiah 26:3

Battlefield of the Mind—Commemorative Edition (U.S. Store)
Battlefield of the Mind for Teens (U.K. Store)
Weapons of Our Warfare (U.S. Store

Put God First!

My mother passed away in 1998. Her name was Helen (Petry) Wilmerton. I just came across some of the handwritten notes she left behind. The following was written out on five pages of paper taken from of a very small notepad. Because of their size, they could have been easily tossed away but I believe the words were preserved for a special reason and feel compelled to share them here. I hope they are a blessing to someone.

"Oh, how important to give God the first day of each week, the first hour of each day, and the first part of every dollar, and to put Him first in our habits and in our homes. All this is not only important but worthwhile for herein lies God's secret of success.

"The giant of God, Robert McCheyne said, 'If we agree that prayer is our noblest and most fruitful employment, we likewise should give God the best part of the day. If prayer means any less than this to us, we might as well not pray at all.'

"Charles H. Spurgeon said of morning devotions, 'It should be our rule never to see the face of men before first seeing the face of God. The morning watch anchors the soul so that it will not very readily drift far away from God during the day. The morning is the gate of the day and it should be well guarded with prayer. He who rushes from his bed to his business without first pending time with God is as foolish as though he had not washed or dressed and as unwise as one dashing to battle without arms or armor.

"'Remember, the man of prayer is the man of power. The price of power is prayer. The secret of power is prayer. Prayer is power.'

"E. M. Bounds, in his wonderful little book 'Power Through Prayer' states: 'We might go through the list of men who have mightily impressed the world for God and we would find them early after God. A desire for God which cannot break the chains of sleep is a weak thing and will do but little good.

"'Our laziness after God is our crying sin. The children of this world are far wiser than we. They are at it early and late. We do not seek God with ardor and diligence. No man gets God who does not follow hard after Him and no soul follows hard after God who is not after Him in early morn.

"'Spiritual work is taxing work and men are loath to do it.... We can curtail our praying and not realize the peril until the foundations are gone. Hurried devotions make weak faith, feeble convictions, questionable piety. To be little with God is to be little for God.'"

Leaders Are Readers!

If you're satisfied with other people leading you around the rest of your life, taking control of decisions that impact your life and the lives of your family members, then become a couch potato, wasting precious time watching mindless TV and forget reading good books. 

But if, on the other hand, you'd really like to turn those tables, take control, and make a real difference with your life, make time to dive into some stimulating, good reading. Leaders are readers. Learn the incredible power of a book!

I can do something

I cannot do everything, but I can do something. I must not fail to do the something that I can do.  —Helen Keller

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. —Billy Graham

Maintain your integrity. Hang onto it like a prized possession. It's a rare commodity these days and one you don't want to ever lose. Always remember, honesty is not the best policy—it's the ONLY policy.

Prayer—the Language of Dependence on God

Lord, teach me to embrace all the circumstances You allow in my life, trusting You to bring good out of them. Help me to see them as opportunities to rely more fully on You. May my needs become doorways to deep dependence on You, increasing my intimacy with You.


Through prayer, we demonstrate our dependence on God. Take time to be still and know God today.


"Be still and know that I am God." —Psalm 46:10

The King James Study Bible 400th Anniversary Edition by Thomas Nelson Publishers

The "King James Study Bible, 400th Anniversary Edition," is the perfect resource for students of the Bible, Sunday School teachers, and pastors. Blending technical expertise and practical application from leading scholars, this Bible offers comprehensive study tools to take you deeper into God's Word. With a supple genuine leather cover, clearly written articles, and reliable study notes, this Bible is the ultimate gift to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version.


Features include more than 5,700 in-depth study notes, personality profiles and archaeological notes, large easy-to-read type, Words of Jesus in red, presentation and family records pages, 24-page full-color historical booklet commemorating the 400th anniversary of the King James Version.

King James Study Bibles sold to date: Nearly 2 million copies. Learn more.

The Power of a Praying Teen by Stormie Omartian

Along with Scripture verses and true stories of teens in action, The Power of a Praying® Teen addresses key issues young people face, including:

Purity

Peer pressure

Insecurity

Body/self-image

Friendships

Each segment of the book concludes with a prayer teens can follow or use as a model for their own prayers. Easy-to-access chapters focus on what it means to be maturing in all areas of life, including talking to God in prayer.

Young men and women just on the cusp of growing up will find the compassion, help, direction, strength, and stability that comes with knowing and hearing from God in The Power of a Praying® Teen. Learn more.

Breakthrough Prayer by Jim Cymbala

Prayer is an essential part of the devoted Christian's life, Cymbala (Fresh Faith) reminds readers, and the Bible sets forth numerous examples of faithful men and women who prayed constantly.

In this inspirational guidebook for committed Christians, the author, the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, writes that he has seen the power and comfort of prayer not only in the Bible but in his own life, as well as in the lives of his church members, many of whom were personally affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Cymbala assures that God wants to hear and answer people's prayers, and thus people should pray with "certainty" and with "confidence."

He gives guidelines for making effective prayers, and suggests that only supplicants who abide by "God's spiritual laws" can expect to have their prayers answered. "An unforgiving spirit, bitterness, secret, sexual sins," he writes, "can stymie our praying." (This is the reason, he says, that he once refused to pray for a man in his Tabernacle because he lived "in fornication" with his girlfriend.)

Cymbala focuses largely on how to use prayer to become filled with joy and to cast away worries or fears, and he spends much of the book explaining how a life of faithful prayer can result in deep, lasting inner peace. Spiced with lively anecdotes—the heroin addict who found God; the disaffected young man who became a soapbox preacher—and punctuated with pullout quotations, Cymbala's impassioned message should bring encouragement to the Christian faithful. Learn more.

Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure by Alistair Begg

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Months, even years, before the wedding, couples start planning their special day. She finds the perfect dress; he refines the details of their honeymoon get-away. They test the caterer's delicacies and listen to endless music choices.

This will be the first day of the rest of their beautiful life together. Yet even with all that planning, statistics say their marriage has only a 50% chance of surviving. While no one takes that blissful walk down the isle with a mapped-out plan to destroy their marriage, most of us will never take the time and effort required to preserve our marriages before they hit rock-bottom.

In Lasting Love, Alistair Begg urges all married couples and those contemplating marriage to take to heart what God has told His people about creating and preserving a fulfilling marriage. Realize that marital failure can happen to anyone—even you!

* Listen to your spouse
* Don't take your mate for granted
* Be daring and imaginative in displaying your affection
* Work hard to make your marriage a success

Let Alistair Begg teach you how to guard your marriage and stand firm against anything or anyone that would draw your attention away from your spouse. God created marriages to last. Will yours? Learn more.

Which None Can Shut: Remarkable True Stories of God's Miraculous Work in the Muslim World

Imagine a place where those who spread the gospel among locals are deported if discovered. Where converts to Christianity face persecution, isolation, or even death as the price for their faith.

'Reema Goode' and her family are Christians working in a closed Middle Eastern country where all of these things are true. Yet they are also first-hand witnesses of a whole new trend that is taking shape in missions to Muslims. Despite all obstacles, God is opening miraculous doors in the Islamic world, where an unprecedented number of Muslims are becoming followers of Jesus.

In this powerful collection of personal stories, Reema takes us deep inside her Arab neighborhood to show how God is opening doors in just one of many Islamic communities. As she walks us through everyday life in a Muslim town, she reveals the diverse, creative, unexpected, and thrilling ways God is reaching her neighbors with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

"See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it." —Revelation 3:8

This encouraging, uplifting, and even humorous firsthand account of a Christian family living among Muslims will inspire you in your own walk of faith, teach you how to pray for Muslims and those who minister to them, and encourage you with the knowledge that God's loving Light is penetrating the darkness. Learn more.

Poems & Prayers Of Helen Steiner Rice

The first, largest, and most complete Rice collection ever

Helen Steiner Rice rose beyond tragedy and disappointment to inspire millions. Over eight decades, she penned thousands of poems and prayers to give comfort and hope through some of history's darkest moments. In the process, she became one of the first American women to introduce faith into the workplace and popular culture.

This beautifully crafted collection includes nearly four hundred poems—sixteen of them rare and previously uncollected, and one never-before-published prayer discovered in the Helen Steiner Rice Foundation archives. Organized by topic, this book features subjects Helen returned to again and again—from musings on heaven and the beauty in nature to odes of love for friends and family. It's a definitive volume packed with love for generations past and a hope for those to come. Learn more.

Epicenter by Joel C. Rosenberg

With over one million novels in print, New York Times best-selling author Joel C. Rosenberg has been called 'eerily prophetic' and a 'modern Nostradamus' for his uncanny ability to write political thrillers that come true.

In his first non-fiction book, Joel takes readers on an unforgettable journey through prophecy and current events into the future of Iraq after Saddam, Russia after Communism, Israel after Arafat, and Christianity after radical Islam.

Drawing on his experience in Washington, his own exclusive interviews with world leaders, and his astute political acumen, Joel makes sense of the events surrounding the Middle East. He connects information in a way that will make you understand and really care about the world's most important events and how they impact your life—from oil prices to your bank account.

With over one million novels in print, New York Times best-selling author Joel C. Rosenberg has been called "eerily prophetic" and a "modern Nostradamus" for his uncanny ability to write political thrillers that come true. In his first nonfiction book, this evangelical Christian from an Orthodox Jewish heritage takes readers on an unforgettable journey through prophecy and current events into the future of Iraq after Saddam, Russia after Communism, Israel after Arafat, and Christianity after radical Islam. You won't want to miss Joel's exclusive interviews with Israeli, Palestinian, and Russian leaders, and previously classified CIA and White House documents.

Similar to the approach Joel takes in his novels, his desire is to draw readers into stories, anecdotes, and predictions in a way that builds confidence that allows Joel to share his faith in Jesus Christ and the reliability of Scripture as a guide to understanding the past and the future. Drawing on his experience in Washington, his own exclusive interviews with world leaders, and his astute political acumen, Joel makes sense of the events surrounding the Middle East. He connects information in a way that will make you understand and really care about the world's most important events and how they impact your life—from gas prices to your bank account.

Epicenter is about: Change—big changes, dramatic changes, changes that will transform the world as we know it Answers—what the changes are underway in the world's most important countries Insight—readers will understand the trajectory of world events by being taken inside the governments of Iran, Iraq, Russia, China, and more Accessibility—aimed for a wide audience in both the general and Christian markets Faith--Joel shares his faith in Jesus Christ and the reliability of Scripture Epicenter will answer questions like: Will Iraq go from bad to worse? Will Israel and her Arab neighbors find peace, or is another major Middle East war just around the corner? If the new, post-Soviet Russia is our friend, why is the Kremlin creating a new class of thermonuclear weapons and building an alliance with radical Islam? Learn more.

Suspicious Minds (Squeaky Clean Series, Book 2) by Christy Barritt

A dead Elvis impersonator and a rival turned wooer are just a couple of Gabby St. Claire's problems in this thrilling sequel to Hazardous Duty novel.

Rock and roll may never die, but the King is definitely dead . . . again. To pay off some bills, crime scene cleaner Gabby St. Claire takes a job doing mold remediation, but she finds a surprise in the dilapidated home's crawlspace: Elvis, dead as a doornail and still wearing his blue suede shoes.

How could she possibly keep her nose out of a case like this? A sequel to the popular novel Hazardous Duty. Learn more.

Every Young Man, God's Man: Confident, Courageous, and Completely His (The Every Man Series) by Stephen Arterburn and Kenny Luck

Live life the way Jesus did. To the extreme.

You're probably asking yourself a lot of tough questions these days, like "Why is my faith keeping me from the fun everybody else is having?" "Why do I think about sex so much?" "Why should I obey God when nobody else seems to--even grownups?" "Is doing this okay with God?" "What do I really believe about God?" "How far is too far?" "Why does God expect so much of me?"

If you want some solid answers to questions like these, Every Young Man, God's Man will take you straight to the heart of your frustrations and fears. And give you the truth you need to hold on to—truth that will drive you forward and give you hope.

By learning to go to the dark and difficult places in your heart, and standing up in God's power in all the battles you face, you will find yourself full of spiritual confidence and courage. You'll see how faith makes sense in the light of who God is and how much He cares about you. And the bottom line: You'll discover that it doesn't get any better than living as God's man—confident, courageous, and completely His.

Get ready for some gut-punching honesty and real-life stories about how to be God's man. Right now. Learn more.

Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola and George Barna

Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we "dress up" for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, choirs, and seminaries? This volume reveals the startling truth: most of what Christians do in present-day churches is not rooted in the New Testament, but in pagan culture and rituals developed long after the death of the apostles.

Coauthors Frank Viola and George Barna support their thesis with compelling historical evidence in the first-ever book to document the full story of modern Christian church practices.

In the process, the authors uncover the problems that emerge when the church functions like a business organization rather than the living organism it was created to be. As you reconsider Christ?s revolutionary plan for His church?to be the head of a fully functioning body in which all believers play an active role?you?ll be challenged to decide whether you can ever do church the same way again. Learn more.

Bible Prophecy For Kids: Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Study series by Kay Arthur & Janna Arndt

The exciting Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies series invites children to solve great mysteries about God's Word using the inductive study method and the power of a fun story.

This exciting addition to Kay Arthur's and Janna Arndt's Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies series invites children to solve great mysteries about the future using the inductive study method and the power of a fun story.

Young explorers can join the dynamic Bible detective team of Max, Molly, and Sam—the amazing beagle—for an adventure they will never forget. Through Bible word studies, activities, and clever investigation, kids will discover the secrets of Revelation's first 7 chapters including God's special messages to the churches, why the future is exciting, and how their faith today relates to end times.

Excellent stories and lots of action create a child-friendly study of end times ideal for Sunday school classes, Bible studies, and independent study. Learn more.

Gabbit: Get Your Family Talking Electronic Game by Group Publishing

Building a strong Christian family doesn't have to be overwhelming. Now you can engage kids in fun, meaningful conversations every day...without having to change one minute of your schedule.

Studies show that families who have at least one faith conversation per week are much stronger in their faith and have closer relationships. Other studies reveal that families spend most of their 'together' time in the car and around the dinner table.

Gabbit addresses both of those areas in a fun, simple way. It's an electronic device with hundreds of family-friendly questions. There are no rules, no instructions—just pick a category, push a button, and let the fun conversations begin!

It goes with you wherever you go, and works whenever anyone in your family is together—at meal times, driving around town, at bedtime, on vacation—anytime! Even kids can pick it up and use it with their brothers, sisters, and friends.

With Gabbit, you'll feel better about being a parent because you're bringing your family closer every time you use it. When you get your family in the Gabbit habit, you're guaranteed to know each other better than ever. And you'll instill in your children a love for talking about God, faith, and life. Learn more.

Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado

These are difficult days in our world's history. Billions of people are poor; millions go hungry or thirsty every day. Disease claims thousands of lives daily. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did?

What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven but here on earth. What if you lived in such a way that your death was just the beginning of your life? Learn more.

The Speaker's Quote Book: Over 5,000 Illustrations and Quotations for All Occasions by Roy Zuck

This and the many other quotes, stories, anecdotes, and illustrations in The Speaker's Quote Book will not only help the pastor prepare a better sermon, and the speaker deliver a better speech, they will add a memorable flair to any message.

This newly revised and expanded collection of both contemporary and classic material puts a wealth of illustrations at your fingertips. Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a ready supply of thought-provoking examples and resources.

The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting stories and the punchy quotations that add depth to any sermon or presentation. Learn more.

Leadership Principles For Graduates by John Maxwell

Start the graduate on the road to success. Leadership Principles for Graduates is the kind of book you will want to carry in your car or place at the side of your bed.

Each page contains a snapshot of the daily road of an overcomer. It is the perfect gift to encourage the new graduate to become all that God intended!

First published in 2000 as Success One Day at a Time, Maxwell presents keys to success, including dreaming, persevering, and growing. Learn more.

New England Soup Factory Cookbook

More than 100 of the best soup recipes Boston has to offer accompanied by fun stories and beautiful full-color photography.

Marjorie Druker is passionate about soups. She fell in love with soups when she first heard the story Stone Soup. After attending Johnston & Whales, Marjorie created the menu for the popular Boston Market restaurant chain, and soups were always her favorite. "My niche is taking what people like to eat and turning it into a soup," she says.

The New England Soup Factory restaurant has won the Best of Boston award four times. People skip school to eat their soups. A pregnant in labor stopped by the restaurant on the way to the hospital to satisfy a last-minute craving. New England Soup Factory soups are like no other soups. And now you can recreate these delicious soups in your own home.

The New England Soup Factory Cookbook contains 100 of Boston's best-tasting traditional and creative soup recipes. The book also includes a chapter on sandwiches and salads to accompany such soups as New England Clam Chowder, Wild Mushroom and Barley Soup, Curried Crab and Coconut Soup, Raspberry-Nectarine Gazpacho, and Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup. Learn more.

Beginners Guide To Fasting by Elmer Towns

God created the human body as a finely tuned instrument of enormous power, but it requires fuel to operate. To make sure that body gets enough fuel, God created in humans an appetite for food, which we call "hunger." So why would anyone ever ignore hunger and choose not to eat?

Going without food for spiritual reasons is called fasting, a spiritual discipline with a long and important history in Christianity. When accompanied by earnest prayer, fasting demonstrates a believer's sincerity to God.

In The Beginner's Guide to Fasting, beloved teacher-theologian Elmer Towns introduces the basics to those who may have never fasted before, and reviews the fundamentals for seasoned intercessors. Dr. Towns gives an overview of fasting from the Old and New Testaments, and answers questions about fasting related to physical health, social interaction, spiritual warfare and much more.

The Beginner's Guide to Fasting is an essential handbook for all who long to draw closer to God through biblical spiritual disciplines. Learn more.

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace In His Presence (Padded Hardcover)

Uniquely inspired treasures from heaven for every day of the year by missionary Sarah Young.

After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. It was awkward at first, but gradually her journaling changed from monologue to dialogue. She knew her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, but journaling helped her grow closer to God, forever changed her—and many others around the world.

Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her messages. They are written from Jesus' point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling. It is Sarah's fervent prayer that our Savior may bless readers with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.

In these powerful pages are the words and scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, hope. Words that have made her increasingly aware of His Presence and allowed her to enjoy His Peace.

Jesus is calling out to you in the same way. Maybe you share the author's need for a greater sense of "God with you." Or perhaps Jesus seems distant without you knowing why. Or maybe you have wandered farther from Him than you ever imagined you would. Here is a year's worth of daily readings from Young's journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from a monologue to a dialogue.

Each day is written as if Jesus Himself were speaking to you. Because He is. Do you hear Him calling? Learn more.

Throw It Down by Jud Wilhite

A former addict who now pastors a 15,000-member church, Jud Wilhite offers step-by-step help and inspirational testimonies for those who are trapped by negative habits, dependencies, or even addictions.

Throw It Down is straight talking to people who know they have habits and behaviours that are keeping them from being who God made them to be.

And no one knows how to boldly confront and bravely encourage like Jud Wilhite.

He has spent many joyful years, since beginning his own recovery journey, helping others achieve sobriety through a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. The mean streets of Vegas have been a fertile mission field, and he has witnessed amazing testimonies of God's grace, triumph and forgiveness.

Just as God commanded Moses in Exodus to 'throw down' his staff, God asks us to throw down the things that we hold tight, so we are free to accept all the blessings He has in store.

Readers will receive the practical help and encouragement they need to throw down their hurts, habits and dependencies and to reclaim health, happiness and God's blessings. Learn more.

52 Hymn Stories Dramatized

These dramatized hymn stories add a new dimension to any worship service and provide a vehicle for understanding the history of hymns and their authors.

Compelling adaptations of the stories behind some of the world's favorite hymns. Learn more.

A Solution to Poverty That Really Works

A compelling call to carry God's mercy and compassion to the hurting people of this world.

This eminently practical book by two leading experts in the field of poverty reduction offers a clear plan to help ordinary Christians translate their compassion into thoughtful action.

Authors Peter Greer and Phil Smith draw on their personal experiences to provide proven solutions for effectively reducing poverty. With photographs by Jeremy Cowart included throughout, The Poor Will Be Glad examines the pitfalls of traditional approaches and outlines a new model of economic development aimed at breaking the cycle of dependency.

Through microfinance and employment-based solutions, people who share God's heart for the poor can reorient their efforts from giving handouts to offering a hand up, helping others provide for their families and regain their dignity. This book provides straightforward guidance for individuals and groups eager to carry God's justice, mercy, and compassion to the hurting people in our world. Learn more.

Homecoming: Joy in My Heart with Bill and Gloria Gaither and Friends (Audio CD)

The famous Grand Ole Opry serves as the backdrop for this Homecoming celebration honoring gospel musics rich history and, most importantly, the very Creator of music.

Joy In My Heart, is a fun-filled musical celebration featuring gospel classics sung by 250 of gospel music's finest voices.

This music CD song list includes Joy In My Heart - featuring Karen Peck And New River, Joy Gardner; Bread Upon The Water - featuring The Gaither Vocal Band; Lord, Lead Me On - featuring The Nelsons; Living By Faith - featuring Squire Parsons, Charlotte Ritchie, Sheri Easter, Devon McGlamery; The Real Thing - featuring The Reggie Sadler Family; Long As I've Got King Jesus - featuring Brian Free And Assurance, Gene McDonald; Jesus Is The Best Thing - featuring Russ Taff; 'Til The Storm Passes By - featuring Ben Speer and more! Learn more.

Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit and Renew Your Body

What if you could grow closer to God and improve your health in just 21 days? Susan Gregory, "The Daniel Fast Blogger," has a plan to help you do just that.

Widely recognized as the expert on this 21-day fast inspired by the book of Daniel, Susan has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. The principles you learn from The Daniel Fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you. Includes 21 days' worth of Daniel Fast recipes! Learn more.

Akiane: Her Life Her Art Her Poetry by Akiane Kramarik

Ten-year-old prodigy Akiane Kramarik shares her artwork, poetry, and the fascinating story surrounding her talent.

Growing up in a home with an atheistic mother and a non-participating Catholic father did not stop four-year-old Akiane Kramarik from finding God. This girl's dreams began a conversation in the home that has eventually brought them all to Christianity and the world's attention.

Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry is a collection of the best of Akiane's full-color paintings and poetry created from ages 4 to 10, along with details of her family and the amazing stories that surround each unique artwork.

Already a media professional, Akiane has been interviewed on programs such as Oprah, World News Tonight, Lou Dobbs Tonight on CNN, and Schuller's Hour of Power. Akiane will be one of twenty visual artists participating in the October "Listen" event raising money for the world's needy children. Learn more.

The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance

Hebrew fathers know the secret to raising emotionally strong, self-confident sons. Each day, they place a hand on their sons' heads and bless them by saying, "I bless you. I love you. I believe in you."

In this award-winning book, you will learn how the biblical gift of "the blessing" is the key to one's self-worth and emotional well-being. Every human needs the gift of "the blessing"—the unconditional love and approval that comes from a healthy relationship with one's parents.

In The Blessing, Dr. John Trent tells of his search to receive the blessing from his father and the new insight-and deeper blessing-he received from God as he sought to pick up the pieces of his shattered dream. And Gary Smalley expands the concept of the blessing to include eight ways to bless adult children. "I never realized how powerful-and how necessary-the blessing has become to my older children until now. So if you have older children who have moved away from home, they're never out-of-reach of the blessing."

The Blessing is a powerful book no family should be without. Within its pages, readers will find solid, practical advice on how to be a blessing as well as how to insure that your parents, spouse, and children all feel the security of family approval. Learn more.

Africa Bible Commentary by Tokunboh Adeyemo

The Africa Bible Commentary is unique. Written by African theologians and produced in Africa, it is the first one-volume commentary ever created to help pastors, students, and lay leaders in Africa apply God's Word to distinctively African concerns.

Yet its fresh insights will have a universal appeal. Learn more.

The MacArthur New Testament Commentary 29 Volume Set

Intellectually stimulating and personally relevant, this insightful series is ideal for pastors, teachers, and laypeople alike! With practical illustrations and clear verse-by-verse exposition, MacArthur avoids becoming overly technical, even while tackling problematic topics such as the role of women in the church and at home, spiritual gifts, and the rapture. Using a dispensationalist approach, his purpose is to provide real-life applications.

This bestselling 29 volume hardcover commentary set features the commentary of beloved pastor and teacher Dr. John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and president of The Master's College and Seminary. He is also the speaker on the worldwide radio broadcast Grace to You, which airs more than 800 times daily.

The set includes Matthew (4 volumes), Luke (2 volumes), John (2 volumes), Acts (2 volumes), Romans (2 volumes), 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter and Jude, 1-3 John, and Revelation (2 volumes). Learn more.

Leaders are readers

If you're satisfied with other people leading you around the rest of your life, taking control of decisions that impact your life and the lives of your family members, then become a couch potato, wasting precious time watching mindless TV and forget reading good books.

But if, on the other hand, you'd really like to turn those tables, take control, and make a real difference with your life, make time to dive into some stimulating, good reading. Leaders are readers. Learn the incredible power of a book!

Answers to Life's Problems: Guidance, Inspiration and Hope for the Challenges of Today by Billy Graham

Imagine being able to sit down with Billy Graham and ask him for advice.

In response to thousands of letters, Billy Graham offers guidance and answers to the most-often asked questions about every aspect of life, including relationships, ethics, psychological problems and spirituality.

In response to thousands of letters from concerned, everyday people, Billy Graham, the world's most widely known evangelist offers guidance for finding answers to the most often asked questions about ourselves and our lives. With candor and insight, Dr. Graham points the way to the Source for advice on issues regarding the Bible, spiritual concerns, human relationships, ethical issues, psychological problems, and more. Learn more.

NKJV Classic Companion Bible: Snap Flap - Burgundy Bonded Leather

Take the Word of God with you wherever you go! Nelson's Classic Companion Bibles offer a complete Bible in a handy size that's perfect for purse, suitcase, backpack, or briefcase.

If you're a daily commuter, frequent flyer, or just hitting the road for the fun of it, this Bible can be your constant companion.

Features include in-text subject headings, self-pronouncing text, words of Jesus in red, convenient size, and snap-flap closure. Learn more.

Free Bible story lessons

Our free Bible story lessons are lovingly prepared by various Christian authors. We hope you find these lessons useful as bedtime lessons, in family devotions, Sunday school, children's church, children's Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, day care, after-school religious instruction, hospital children's wards, nursing homes, and a host of other ways.

Lessons include a telling of the story, something to think about, a memory verse, coloring page, where the story is found in the Bible, object lessons, activities, and songs to go along with the story. The Bible stories are free to all who can use them. Learn more.