The Old Testament book of Joshua is named after, well, Joshua. Without a doubt there are many great stories and many great leadership lessons to be learned by studying the life of Joshua, in the book of Joshua. More than likely you have heard about the Jordan River and the Walls of Jericho. And, probably you know that Joshua was a mighty military commander, with many great conquests. Maybe you have even heard about the Hivite schemers. When you go beyond the well-known, the book of Joshua also contains many other stories, and many other lessons, about many other leaders. There are kings and...

The story of R.G. LeTourneau stands out as an incredible testimony to God's power to work through difficult times. R.G. survived the Spanish Flu pandemic. He lived during World War I and World War II. And, the annual sales of his earthmover business grew from $100,000 to over $6,000,000 during the Great Depression. "A Passion For Partnering With God" is a study guide written to complement the autobiography of R.G. LeTourneau, "Mover of Men and Mountains." This autobiography was first published in 1960. It is currently published by Moody Publishers.

Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus are well-known for their encouragement to these two young leaders. Many people are familiar with passages such as ..".a workman that needs not to be ashamed..." "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God..." "For the love of money is the root of all evil..." For many years these letters have been the source for instructions to churches and church leaders. Paul's writings, however, go beyond elders and deacons. There are specific directions for husbands, wives, old men, and young women. Through these letters we read about working together in our homes, at...

Throughout the ages men have searched for hidden treasures. Jewels, coins, and precious metals are sought that are worth a fortune...If only they can be found. Time, money, and physical energy have been spent on the search for articles of fame and wealth. Proverbs 31:10 tells about a hidden treasure that is worth more than jewels: "An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels." If gold is worthy of a treasure quest, then a victorious wife is worth all that much more. Her value surpasses that of any legendary fortune. No treasure hunt would be successful without a...

The easiest adversary to defeat is one that is not aware of the contest, not prepared for the struggle, and not equipped for battle. The Apostle Paul did not want the believers in Ephesus to be unaware, unprepared, or unarmed. "Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm." (Ephesians 6:13, NASB) Paul's warning and words of encouragement still hold value today. In a world where people feel defeated, discouraged, persecuted, and hopeless the Full Armor of God is just as important as it was to the people...

Are there "Samaritan" conflicts in the world today? Are there times when we need to forgive a "Prodigal Son"? How can we sow the seed of the Kingdom of God? What do ancient parables have to do with modern living? "The Parables of Jesus - A New Perspective" approaches these timeless stories from three different perspectives. First, in the Known Truth section, each parable is considered from the viewpoint of the original audience. Second, the Spiritual Instruction section shows how the parable related to the growing faith of the disciples. The third section, Kingdom Action, shows how the...

In this tale of a young French couple's struggle to survive as settlers in a seemingly hostile wilderness, Bugnet reveals an acute awareness of nature and presents it with great force and originality.

When you meet Dave, he's not especially dynamic, or spiritual, or virtuous... just a fairly ordinary bloke with faults and weaknesses, like anyone else. At the beginning he really wasn't looking for a life-changing supernatural contact - he was just busy earning a living. The results of that first experience of a supernatural Holy Spirit reverberated through the years, changing every aspect of his life, even his very self.The journey led into places that were dangerous, even life threatening. It was a journey from "what's the point of it all?' to prosperity, fulfilment, mission and purpose -...