New Releases by Carolyn NYSTROM

Mengapa kita harus menjalani kehidupan yang berintegritas? Apakah integritas menjanjikan kesuksesan? Tidak. Terkadang integritas akan membawa pada hilangnya pekerjaan dan hancurnya finansial. Apakah integritas membawa rasa hormat dari orang lain? Mungkin, tapi mungkin hanya dari mereka yang juga mengejar tujuan yang sunyi ini. Apakah integritas membentuk hubungan yang sehat? Integritas mengarahkan kita ke sana—tapi tidak memberi jaminan. Apakah integritas membuat kita bahagia? Mungkin, tapi Ayub tidak akan pernah bisa dianggap bahagia saat ia duduk sakit dan berduka dalam tumpukan abu dengan teman-teman yang mempersalahkannya di sisinya. Tapi integritas memiliki upahnya tersendiri. Integritas memungkinkan kita untuk mengejar apa yang benar dan menolak apa yang salah—bahkan saat kita harus menyampaikan kata-kata itu di antara orang banyak. Integritas mengundang kita untuk mengenal diri sendiri dan bertumbuh dalam hal yang kita dapati ada di sana. Integritas membawa kepuasan. Integritas menarik kita untuk mengikuti Kristus sebagai teladan kita—dan Tuhan kita. Dan integritas itu berarti memercayai Tuhan karena pada akhirnya Tuhan sendirilah yang bisa dipercaya karena integritas Tuhan tidak bercela.

Some chose to follow God. Others followed only fame and fortune. They lived through times of difficulty and times of triumph, through political and emotional turmoil, through popularity and through discontent. This ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study focuses on the character of the kings of the Old Testament and what we can learn from them.

Does God hear us? Does God speak? How can we connect with God when all seems to be lost? What is our role in listening? Through exploring both biblical characters and teaching, the ten studies in this LifeGuide® Bible Study helps us understand how to seek and find an ever deeper dialogue with God.

In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, trusted guides J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom lead you through a study of Jesus'' farewell to his disciples in John 14--17 to help you discover what it means to abide in Christ during the time between Christ''s departure and his second coming.

Seeking God''s guidance is a focus for many believers. We want to know what God has planned for our lives. Are we making the right decision? Are we in his will? For some people, knowing God is guiding their lives makes them relax and enjoy the ride. But others fear making the wrong choice and find themselves paralyzed as they wait for signs from above. J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom answer these fears with God''s Will. With solid biblical footing, they shed light on the notion of God''s guidance in response to the many misunderstandings well-meaning Christians can have. Readers seeking God''s will in major life decisions, as well as anyone interested in understanding how God guides us, will welcome this practical and inspiring book.

Money and work: just the words themselves can cause anxiety. But God, who “gives us richly all things to enjoy,” wants his people to live in freedom, trusting him and learning to manage our gifts wisely and generously. By pointing you to his trustworthiness and generosity, this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study can help you rest in the peace he offers.

In seventeen inspiring narratives Mark Noll and Carolyn Nystrom introduce a new and robust company of saints that has left a lasting imprint on the new Christian heartlands of Africa and Asia. Spanning a century, from the 1880s to the 1980s, their stories demonstrate the vitality of the Christian faith in a diversity of contexts.

This is Peter''s amazing story of a week spent with Jesus. He enjoys being with Jesus and sharing his activities with him. But then Peter is faced with a decision. Should he show Jesus the secret thing he has hidden in the closet? Now children can read and understand the important message of the beloved booklet My Heart—Christ''s Home in this retelling of Robert Boyd Munger''s classic that has over ten million copies in print.

For the last few decades, Catholics and Protestants have been working to heal the wounds caused by centuries of mistrust. This book, a Christianity Today 2006 Book Award winner, provides an evaluation of contemporary Roman Catholicism and the changing relationship between Catholics and evangelicals. The authors examine past tensions, post-Vatican II ecumenical dialogues, and social/political issues that have brought Catholics and evangelicals together. While not ignoring significant differences that remain, the authors call evangelicals to gain a new appreciation for the current character of the Catholic Church. Written by Mark Noll, one of the premier church historians of our day, and Carolyn Nystrom, this book will appeal to those interested in the relationship between evangelicals and the Catholic Church.

Seeking God''s guidance is a focus for many believers. We want to know what God has planned for our lives. Are we making the right decision? Are we in his will? For some people, knowing God is guiding their lives makes them relax and enjoy the ride. But others fear making the wrong choice and find themselves paralyzed as they wait for signs from above. J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom answer these fears with Guard Us, Guide Us. With a solid biblical footing, they shed light on the notion of God''s guidance in response to the many misunderstandings well-meaning Christians can have. Readers seeking God''s will in major life decisions, as well as anyone interested in understanding how God guides us, will welcome this practical and inspiring book.

Is praying a duty or a delight?J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom say that it''s both; an essential, expected practice as a follower of Christ, but also a privilege and joy. As we start out learning to pray properly, however, the delight often seems to be missing. Here is practical help for active, honest praying that involves all of who we are--heart, hands and head--and moves us to deeper obedience, joy and intimacy with our Father.

A tiny bird falls to the ground. It sets a little girl thinking sad thoughts. Will the bird go to heaven? Will I die some day? Where is heaven? With carefully chosen words and bright, attractive illustrations, this simple yet profound book answers these important questions in a positive way. Very helpful for parents and teachers who want to guide children through bereavement issues.

For all those who have ever felt useless to God, J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom offer this encouraging look at characters from Scripture who all failed, but who God used for his glory. Includes study questions, prayer suggestions and journaling ideas.

A Gold Medallion award-winning author uses intriguing stories, told in the first person, to bring to life the personality and circumstances of Peter by focusing on his godly traits that children can learn to imitate.

A Gold Medallion Book Award-winning author brings to life the personalities and circumstances of well-loved Bible characters by focusing on their godly traits that children can learn to imitate.

A Gold Medallion Book Award-winning author brings to life the personalities and circumstances of well-loved Bible characters by focusing on their godly traits that children can learn to imitate.

A Gold Medallion award-winning author brings to life the personality and circumstances of Mary, the mother of Jesus, by focusing on godly traits that children can learn to imitate.

Carolyn Nystrom leads you through ten inductive LifeGuide® Bible studies to discover what the Bible teaches about friendship. As you dig into the stories of friends like David and Jonathan or Ruth and Naomi, you will experience the riches of godly friendship for yourself.

Containing four titles: Who is Jesus?, Who is God?, What is a Christian?, What Happens when we Die?, this box set answers the questions children naturally ask in simple language and with brightly coloured pictures which complement the text.

Carolyn Nystrom introduces you to a blind beggar, a throwaway woman, a doubting disciple, and many other fascinating men and women of the New Testament. As you enter into their stories, you''ll discover how Jesus can transform you too. They were ordinary people. Some were never even mentioned by name. Yet they were all touched by Jesus. In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you will learn about the fascinating men and women of the New Testament. As you enter into their stories, you''ll discover how you too can be touched by the Savior.

Six lessons on basic doctrines based on the life of Calvin, and on a variety of passages from Scripture.

Six lessons on Christian living based on the lives of John and Charles Wesley, and on a variety of passages from Scripture.

Many have drawn closer to Christ through the writings of Thomas à Kempis. In à Kempis''s The Imitation of Christ you will find a gracious invitation to follow the path that Jesus has walked ahead of you. This classic Christian work covers key topics of vibrant spiritual life: conforming your life to Christ''s, living with humility, keeping a pure conscience and friendship with Jesus.As you work through Carolyn Nystrom''s Christian Classics Bible Study based on à Kempis''s thought and teaching, you''ll have the opportunity to grapple with Scripture and reflect on how you can draw closer to Christ.