What can God do in a life totally devoted to walk in the footprints of our Savior? Marv Knipfer, just a simple concrete man, is a perfect example of what can happen when one is truly born again (John 3:3) and the transformation of a new heart and mind take place. I had the honor and privilege of being the wife of this wonderful man, full of love and generosity for fourteen years before God took him home. He truly was given a supernatural gift of writing, especially about the Word of God. He left behind many books he wrote just taking them to a printer in town and giving them out to family, friends, or anyone interested. The idea of sending them to a publisher never seemed to occur to him as he was just humbled to think anyone would like to read them. I personally have never seen anyone mature so rapidly in their faith, and I have been around lots of people who profess to be Christians. It was obvious it was because of his love for God and the time spent daily in the Word that caused this growth. He loved people of all ages, and they loved him back. He was always more than willing to give of his time, service, and finances to those in need. To know "Grandpa Marv" was to love him because just being around him brought one closer to Jesus who was the real One loving through him. Many lives have been touched for eternity because of this simple man, including mine! Heaven got sweeter on June 7, 2010, when he arrived home, and I am confident he heard the words he most wanted to hear: "Well done, good and faithful servant." To God be the glory! Carolyn (Carol) Knipfer-Broome

Tim Hicks shares his life as an abused child, a former pro wrestling performer and business owner and how the Lord was with him each step of the way . . . even when he didn't know it at the time.

Do you walk along the safe and shallow shoreline? Or do you want to be in the deep waters where Jesus calls you? Reading this book and following the Spirit's direction, launch out into the deep and let down your net for a breaking catch! Jesus calls, equips, and empowers you to be His daily disciple in ways greater than you can imagine!

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Chronicles is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this commentary series takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Each chapter explains and applies key passages, providing helpful outlines for study and teaching. This practical and easy-to-read commentary is designed to help the reader see Christ in 1 & 2 Chronicles. More devotional than academic, the expositions are presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. The CCE series will include 47 volumes when complete; this volume is written by Adam B. Dooley.

In 1 Samuel 13:14 and later in the book of Acts 13:22, David is called a man after God’s own heart. This intrigued me. I sought to do a study of David’s life using 1 Samuel 16 through 1 Kings 2 and “walk with David” and try to learn why King David had this title.

If you have ever looked into the eyes of a parent who is heartbroken over a wayward child, then you have seen one of the worst types of pain imaginable. When the parent comes to that point, there is little you can do. As a pastor, I have seen that look in far too many parents' eyes. I have prayed with them, cried with them, and listened to them as they shared their pain.This book is written to help keep parents from ever having to endure that pain. If you can capture the hearts of your children early, it can prevent them from breaking your heart later! That battle is worth waging, and it can be won! Learn how to win the hearts of your kids to the Lord so that He may use them for His glory . . . and your joy.

Dr. Weir offers practical help and spiritual guidance toward peace, strength, and healing for any patient faced with disturbing medical news. Rather than quick, easy answers, he equips patients to weather the storm and emerge stronger, richer, and more whole than ever before. Includes real stories of patients and personal experiences of Dr. Weir, with a foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada.

Where is your life headed? How are you spending your time? Want to really change your life? For students who don't know how, or whose time seems to be absorbed by MySpace, text messaging, and hanging out at the mall, bestselling author Jim Burns challenges students to create one of the most important habits of life in fifty days--spending daily time with God. This exciting devotional is filled with inspiring stories that will challenge students to adopt an attitude of thankfulness, spread their love around, make the most of today, find hope in the midst of hassles, never settle for mediocrity, and much more. And in fifty days, they will have read fifty Scriptures and been challenged to go deeper in their relationship with God. Burns tackles real-life issues in a readable format that will give more purpose to lives on autopilot, awaken the dreams of those who have given up, and encourage all who long to get closer to the God who loves them.

Word and Sacrament. This is the food that sustains us here on our pilgrimage to heaven. The Word of God and the Sacrament of the altar this is our daily bread. What greater gift could we ask for than to hear the Word of God proclaimed and receive our Lord each day at holy Mass? This is the foundation of our faith; here is the paragon of prayer which strengthens us for our work in this world. In this writing the author has sought to allow the Scripture readings for each Mass (and all Masses of the liturgical calendar are covered: all Sundays and weekdays of Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons, as well as Solemnities and Feasts) speak for themselves. This is evident in his extensive quoting and paraphrasing of the Word, but perhaps more significantly in his taking as his guiding principle the Lords instruction not to consider beforehand what to say when brought to bear witness to Him (see Mk.13:11). After reading the Scriptures for the day three times (before dawn), Mr. Kurt let the Spirit direct him writing without revision, trusting entirely in the Lord. Thus describing spiritual realities in spiritual terms (1Cor.2:13), the message and tone of the writing reflect that of the readings themselves; the work is therefore termed an exposition of the readings of Catholic Mass. This book has received an imprimatur from the Most Reverend John J. Meyers, J.C.D., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey. Authors Website: www.writingsofjameskurt.org