A book of hope that leads readers beyond the frustration and guilt of trying to please others to the charming, liberating grace of God. For the growing number of people who feel that life should be more than grim-faced religion, this book offers a glorious alternative--the truth that sets us free. Swindoll is the bestselling author of Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life.

Are you discouraged? Do your shoulders ache with the weight of carrying your problems alone? Do you wish you could find someone who understands, someone who won't condemn you for your failures or ridicule you for your mistakes? Let Chuck Swindoll put a friendly arm around your shoulders and show you how the burdens can be lifted from your heart.

Encourage Me offers tender insight into the needs of the human heart and how God wants to meet those needs through the gift of encouragement. Swindoll says, "Encouragement is awesome. Think about it: It has the capacity to lift a man's or a woman's shoulders. To breathe fresh air into the fading embers of a smoldering dream. To actually change the course of another human being's day . . . or week . . . or life."

This classic devotional is a treasury of thoughts on finding the encouragement you need--and learning to share that encouragement with others.

Scriptural characters studies never fail to encourage us in our pilgrimage. That is why God included snapshots of so many people in His book.

Life is tough.

It's that simple. If you don't agree, you haven't lived long enough, because when we stop to think about the trials that life sends our way, it's always something!

Despite our deep-seated and very natural desire for a trouble-free, happy, secure existence, Christians everywhere face family struggles, financial crises, debilitating diseases, and crushing disappointments. So what do you do when life gets so tough you think you can't endure another minute? If you're feeling . . .

• Sandwiched between aging parents who need your help and teenagers with demanding schedules;
• Stretched beyond your limits at work, trying to survive the next round of corporate downsizing;
• Dazed and emotionally bruised after your spouse walked out on the marriage you thought would last for a lifetime . . .

This Getting Through the Tough Stuff Workbook offers help and hope! Based on Chuck Swindoll's characteristic insight, humor, and powerful yet gentle teaching style, this workbook delivers a strong message of encouragement, hope, faith, and the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. This practical resource will help you to get through the tough times of life.

Perfect for personal devotions, small-group Bible studies, and church curriculum, this workbook offers special features including "Getting to the Root," which explores biblical words and concepts, and "Taking Truth to Heart," which guides you into personal reflection and application.

In short, hard-hitting chapters, Chuck Swindoll takes on attitudes and circumstances that threaten our faith, the giants that intimidate, and the thorns that infuriate. In this devotional classic, bitterness, fear, the tongue, grief, and 20 other giants and thorns receive biblically-based discussions.

The Da Vinci Code spins an absorbing tale of lost scriptures, suppressed versions of Christianity, and conspiracies that cover up the 'historical Jesus.' But that's just fiction, right? The truth is, some skeptical historians today take The Da Vinci Code even further with controversial theories about early Christianity, the Bible, and Jesus - and they even teach them as fact! Their surprising claims have kindled doubts and ignited a new set of questions concerning Christianity: Why are the Gnostic writings not a part of my Bible? What did early Christians really believe about Jesus? Did the Catholic Church actually rewrite history ... and the Bible? Who are the early church fathers and why are they important? The Way of Truth in a World of Faction : Beyond the Da Vinci Code Workbook refocuses the center of our beliefs on mainstream orthodoxy versus marginal heresies ... reinforces the source of inspired Scripture versus ancient 'Bible wannabes' ... and reemphasizes the Savior, Jesus Christ, versus competing views of the 'historical Jesus.'"

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.

Join pastor and bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he explores the stories of 13 biblical hidden figures whose lives have remained in the shadows of history for long enough.

Somehow life has taught us poorly. We're trained to think that the most significant people are star athletes, actors, and musicians--the ones we applaud, those whose autographs we seek, or those who have worldly fame.

But Swindoll teaches us that most often, the people really worth noting are those who turn from a 'nobody' into a 'somebody' but never receive credit. Fascinating Stories from Forgotten Lives reminds us of a core truth: success in God's kingdom and in the church depends upon faithful people the public rarely knows.

The Old Testament contains numerous fascinating stories of forgotten lives--unsung heroes whose actions, sacrifices, or battles failed to ascribe them worldly applause. These great lives, however, reveal significant people whom God honors in the pages of His Word and, therefore, deserve our serious attention and emulation.

From the misfortunes of Esau to the bravery of Abigail, each of these unlikely heroes has four unique elements in common:



A selfless sense of devotion
A mission
A love of harmony
A contagious joy

Join Swindoll in this eighth volume of the bestselling Great Lives from God's Word series as he examines little-remembered Bible characters and events, helping you discover biblical principles and practical applications for living so that you can be who you already are in God's eyes--a person of true significance.

If the Christian life seems as lifeless and dull as watching paint dry…Don't give up!

From The Acts of the Apostles, Chuck Swindoll will inspire you with courage to share your faith and to allow Christ to transform your life. Prepare to reject lifeless Christianity and embrace an adventurous life as you walk with God!

Discipleship involves ministering to other christians one-on-one and showing them, through personal example, how to live the christian life.But to disciple another, you must first be a disciple yourself-one who consistently puts God's will above personal wants and wishes 

The tough Question for all of us who are serious about Discipleship is, how do we practise it? If you are caught between the theory and the reality of ministry up close and personal, then this series is for you.Through it, you will not only discover workable principles and techniques, but you'll also learn how to apply them.Discipleship can then become an exciting part of your everyday living.

Come before Winter and Share My Hope prepares readers for the next time the winds of hardship beat against them. This bestseller could be God's answer when temptation tries to trap us in the dark, or our excitement for the Lord loses its edge. These writings from Chuck Swindoll—seasoned by experience—can help readers know God's nearness when the storms blow cold and strong.

"To start fresh, to start over, to start anything, you have to know where you are," says Charles Swindoll. "Seldom does anybody just happen to end up on a right road." InStart Where You Are, Swindoll offers upbeat and practical advice on creating a life worth living, no matter what the circumstances are now or where they may lead in the future.

Sooner or later, we all go through our times of suffering and heartache, and the ancient story of Job offers timeless truth for us if we'll only listen. Now, in this study guide to accompany Charles Swindoll's illuminating study of Job's life in the million-selling Great Lives series, readers will gain a new understanding of the lessons to be learned from Job's story, and they will learn to develop their own heroic endurance.

The Great Lives: Job Interactive Study Guide includes the following features:

Digging Deeper: deeper insight into aspects of Christian belief and practice covered in the book Great Lives: JobTaking Truth to Heart: Personal reflection and applicationIn Other Words: Practical, applicable quotes from various authors, along with interactive questions to help readers absorb and apply the truth from each quoteTreasures from the Text: Teaching, application and reflection to help readers glean important principles from God's WordNuggets of Wisdom: Powerful application points to help connect to Charles Swindoll's teaching

Charles Swindoll offers all new insights from his own journal to guide people on a journey of intimacy with God. This keepsake book includes pages in Swindoll's handwriting collected in an embossed, antique-looking cover.

The truthful Man . . . falsely accused. The innocent Man . . . illegally tried and wrongly convicted. The gentle Man . . . who suffered punishment few could imagine, much less endure. The murdered Man . . . who forgave His own merciless killers. The divine Man . . . who died as a common criminal. The willing Man . . . who gave His life for others. The ordinary Man . . . who was, in fact, the extraordinary Son of God.

The pathway Jesus took to the cross of Calvary is commonly called "the Passion." This sorrowful path weaved through soul-wrenching prayers and illicit deals made in shadowy darkness. It descended into corrupted courts bereft of justice and circled by prejudiced rulers stripped of power. On this pathway of His passion, Jesus paused for a torturous scourging and plodded on doggedly to a horrific death on a hillside called the Skull. But why?

In this incredible, historically accurate account, you will come face to face with Jesus-the Man of Sorrows. If you're honest, you'll find the amazing answer to why . . . and you'll change. When you stop long enough to look, to think, to imagine, and to truly Behold the Man, you'll never be the same again.

Chuck Swindoll leads us through a detailed examination of the events surrounding Jesus as he follows the winding pathway of his passion to the cross. This story-based investigation of the last week of Jesus's life-from the Last Supper to his death-focuses on "Why?" And in his Epilogue to this powerful, insightful book, Swindoll clearly explains to the unchurched and non-Christian reader why Jesus was willing to walk this sacrificial path to die-he did it for them.

Releasing simultaneously with Mel Gibson's stirring movie The Passion of The Christ, Swindoll's book provides Christians an excellent evangelistic follow-up tool to give to their unchurched or non-Christian friends and families who see the film. As Chuck said after a private viewing of the movie, "You'll never be the same again." And Behold . . . the Man will help ensure that fact.

Best-selling author Charles Swindoll explores the void that exists in many Christian's lives due to a lack of understanding about the Holy Spirit. In Flying Closer to the Flame, he challenges readers toward a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Whether you've experienced pain, loss, or disappointment you can learn to hope again by finding God's purpose through suffering. Hope Again provides answers to life's really tough questions. It also reminds us that when we are at our lowest, Christ stands ready to restore us.

When times are frightening and chaotic, when life feels out of control, and when the Enemy is bombarding us with malicious threats and promises of ongoing catastrophe, what we need most are words of comfort and calm. Best-selling author Charles Swindoll answers the question that throbs in the hearts of Americans and, indeed, the whole world: Why, God? With calm assurance, Chuck reminds us that God is Sovereign and still completely in charge of world affairs. And, based on the promises of God, we will be victorious through Christ--the Lord of Heaven's Armies. Readers will find comfort and peace in the pages of this small-but-powerful book written in the down-to-earth style of one of America's favorite authors.

The Grace Awakening calls all Christians to wake up and reject living in such legalistic, performance-oriented bondage. The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other "religion" on the face of the earth.

How will you meet the next century? In a stirring wake-up call, this bestselling author challenges believers to make a difference and be a difference. Develop renewed hope and courage in this open invitation to grasp the incredible opportunities offered by Christ. (Multnomah)

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In fast-food society we long for quick fixes and easy answers. But no worthwhile goal is easily reached, and a deep spiritual life is not created in a week or two. It takes perseverance over the long haul to finish well.The Finishing Touch encourages you to keep on keeping on to reach your goals and reap the harvest of a life worth living.

Charles Swindoll challenges today's I'm-getting-tired-so-let's-just-quit mentality. He says, "Dieting is a discipline, so we stay fat. Finishing school is a hassle, so we bail out. Cultivating a close relationship is painful, so we back off. Working through conflicts in a marriage is a tiring struggle, so we walk away. Sticking with an occupation is tough, so we change jobs. . . . what we don't hear about is finishing well. About sticking with something until it is done."

God wants to touch us and be our strength in the struggle. He wants us to finish what we started and complete the course.The Finishing Touch takes you through every day of a year, introducing you to God's touches of grace, joy, and love. As a sculptor applies himself to the marble, and keeps chipping and cutting away to reveal the masterpiece within, so the Master Artist wants to use our trials, hard times, and day-to-day struggles to chip away at our faults and to help us discover the potential treasures within us.

Daily devotionals for fifty-two weeks help you discover gut-level authenticity, hope in the midst of despair, courage in the face of fear, the light of faith in the shadows of doubt, and peace in the midst of stress. Learn how God's touch on your life enables you to run the race to the finish?to the honor and glory of the Master who has called you to be more than you think you can be.

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