New Releases by Ed Strauss

Men have questions? God has answers! Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men''s Edition is a compilation of hundreds of Bible verses, categorized under dozens of key life topics. Drawing from varied Bible translations for ease of reading, this book features subjects such as Brothers, Competitiveness, Emotions, Exercise, Fatherhood, Leadership, Legacy, Lust, Mentoring, Service, Sports, and Temptation. Each category is accompanied by a contemporary "life application" introduction, while quotations, prayers, and brief devotional thoughts are also scattered throughout--making Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men''s Edition your one-stop resource for encouragement, challenge, and hope.

This book provides encouraging scriptures and thoughtful readings that cover dozens of important life topics--from Anxiety to Death of a Pet and Job Loss to Prodigal Children.

Hey, kids--understand the big issues of scripture with Kids'' Bible Need-to-Know. This fully-illustrated guide provides faith-building answers that make sense for 8- to 12-year-olds.

A prophet outruns a horse! A 90-Year-Old Woman Has a Baby! 130 Years Is a Short Life? Oh, yeah. . .that''s all in the Bible. And so are Egyptian mummies, talking donkeys, icky diseases, deadly chariot rides, fireproof teenagers. . .the list goes on and on. Let''s face it--the Bible contains some weird and wacky stuff! In this book, written especially for 8-12-year-olds, you''ll find over 800 fun and fascinating entries on people, places, events, and ideas of scripture. Brief biographies of key Bible characters, definitions of need-to-know terms, and fascinating features on the unusual (and sometimes gross) aspects of the Bible will keep you turning the pages. Packed with illustrations and a bright, colorful design, this book is perfect for personal reading, Sunday schools, and home schooling. Like strange facts? Oh, yeah. . .you''ll find them in the Bible!

If you find the Bible interesting but daunting. . . If scripture seems too long and hard to understand. . . If you''d like a clear, concise guide to God''s Word. . . This is the book you need. The Story of the Bible in 365 Readings distills scripture into easy-to-understand summaries, that you can read straight through or one per day over the course of a year. Arranged chronologically, from the creation of light in Genesis 1:3 to Jesus'' revelation of the end times to John, this book offers you both biblical and other historic details to clearly explain the events of God''s Word. You''ll see how they affected humanity''s future--even your life today! Colorfully designed and illustrated with classic paintings and other imagery, The Story of the Bible in 365 Readings is "readable reference" that will help you understand the scope and meaning of God''s Word.

Don''t be intimidated by the Bible''s size--you can read it from cover to cover! Made up of 66 individual books, 1,189 chapters, and more than 31,000 verses, the Bible is a big book. Its sheer size and length can be intimidating for many Christians--even those who desire to read from cover to cover. That''s where The 5-Minute Bible Reading Plan and Devotional can help! Here, in this fantastic resource, scripture is broken down into 1,500- to 1,800-word readings--about how many words you can read in five minutes. This book takes you through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in 549 readings, and you''ll be encouraged not only through God''s Word, but with short devotional insights that accompany each Bible reading as well as introductions to each Bible book. Usable with any Bible translation, The 5-Minute Bible Reading Plan and Devotional is great for readers of all ages.

We can learn much from the faith-filled, desperate, hopeful, even selfish prayers in scripture... ...and you will find great insights and wisdom in each reading found in Bible Prayers for Mothers. From Abraham asking for a special blessing for his son to Jairus asking for healing for his daughter, this devotional book illustrates the love that Bible characters had for their children and the blessings that God bestows on His chosen ones. Featuring easy-to-read devotions, relevant scriptures, and a practical application section, each entry offers encouraging, even life-changing blessings for your quiet time.

This powerful and practical guide book is packed with invaluable information on scripture memorization. It features vital, need-to-know scriptures for everyday life and more!

This fantastic resources divides the Bible into 1,500- to 1,800-word readings from Genesis to Revelation. You''ll be encouraged not only through God''s Word but also with short devotional insights and journaling space that accompany each Bible reading.

“Mom, how big is God? “Dad, why do people get old and die?” Kids have questions—important questions. And they expect their parents to have all the answers. But what do you do when your children come at you with those head-scratchers that are sometimes hard even for adults to understand? Bible Answers for Parents of Curious Kids is a fantastic resource for moms and dads of 5- to 8-year olds. This book includes 101 questions and answers written for parents, giving you the tools you need to engage your children in kid-friendly, faith-building conversations. Other questions and answers include: How could Jesus walk on water? Why do we pray if God already knows everything? Does God have a mom and a dad? What will people do in heaven? How did so many animals fit on Noah’s Ark? How could a fish be big enough to swallow Jonah? Why did God make germs? Every answer is backed up with scripture and includes questions for further discussion, making this little book perfect for families with curious young minds!

The Bible is full of promises. And when God makes a promise, you can trust it. Barbour’s Bible Promise Books are perennial bestsellers, with millions of copies in print. Now, The Bible Promise Book® is available in a brand-new Discipleship Edition. Featuring dozens of timely topics to help you build and grow your faith—including prayer life, faith, trusting God, seeking God''s will, loving others, and dozens more—you will find hundreds of verses from the beloved King James Version of the Bible that will strengthen your foundation of faith. The Bible Promise Book®: Discipleship Edition is ideal for personal use as well as churches and ministries.

Boys and girls ages 8-12 who are fans the superhero world of good vs. evil will love The Superheroes Devotionalfor Kids--featuring 60 exciting, challenging, Bible-based readings about dozens of their favorite heroes!

“Can you actually find spiritual truths in comicbooks and superhero movies?” Yes, you can! For more than 75 years of comic book history and dozens of gigantic cinematic releases, Superheros have captivated our imagination--filling our senses with heart-pounding adventures, riveting plots, and spectacular special effects—and sometimes they have profound messages woven into them. Often the underlying themes reveal a Judeo-Christian influence, and even when it isn’t intentional, you can still draw deep lessons from them. Whether it’s the self-sacrifice and humility of Captain America and the Hulk’s struggles with anger or the parallels between Superman and Jesus or between Black Widow and a ruthless Bible heroine, your favorite heroes and heroines (and even villains) have much to teach. If you’re a fan of this good vs. evil world, you will love The Superheroes Devotional—featuring 60 interesting, challenging, and encouraging readings. With devotions drawn from dozens of favorite superheroes from both the Marvel and DC Comics universes—well-known names like Captain America and Batman and lesser-known heroes like Shazam and Gambit—each reading includes spiritual lessons relating superheroes to the heroes of the Bible in themes like faith, hope, courage, pride, and power. You’ll also enjoy reading about the history and background of each superhero, shared by author and lifelong fan Ed Strauss. Read on, True Believer, and may you draw inspiration and encouragement from the characters and stories that you know and love from comicbook pages and big screen movies alike.

365 Essential Questions from the Bible examines the many questions God asks His people as He delivers truth through His word.

Start your day off right—every day of the year with Daily Wisdom for Men—and experience the encouragement of God’s Word. These inspiring devotionals were written specifically for a man’s heart and mind. Each reading includes a relevant scripture to compliment the devotional and will give you the assurance needed to walk in biblical wisdom each day.

Difficult times come, but the true source of hope and comfort remains—God’s Word. Devotions for Difficult Times includes more than 200 scripture-based readings, covering 50 topics. From Anxiety to Death of a Pet and Job Loss to Prodigal Children, this devotional collection touches on many topics that will encourage you immeasurably and remind you that you aren’t alone. Devotions for Difficult Times makes a perfect companion book to Barbour’s bestselling Prayer for Difficult Times, which has already blessed more than 150,000 lives!

These brief devotional sketches of the 100 most important prayers in the Bible provide thought-provoking inspirational takeaways and will encourage you to deepen your own prayer life.

Bible Prayers for Fathers is a brand-new devotional that draws inspiration for the prayers of the Bible. You can learn much from the faith-filled, desperate, hopeful, even selfish prayers in scripture--and you will find great insights and wisdom in each reading. From Abraham asking for a special blessing for his son to Jairus asking for healing for his daughter, this devotional book illustrates the love that Bible fathers had for their children and the blessings that God bestows on His chosen ones. Featuring easy-to-read devotions, relevant scriptures, and a practical application section, each entry offers important, even life-changing principles for your quiet time.

Everyone talks about heaven and life after death. . .but what are they really like? Find out in Heaven Illustrated--The Inside Story from the Bible.

You want--and need--to know your Bible. . .and here''s a powerful tool to help you: a fully illustrated, self-guided tour of God''s Word. Know Your Bible is a brand-new, multi-level study of scripture, based on the two-million-selling handbook by the same name. This enhanced, fully illustrated edition includes one-, three-, six-, and twelve-month courses for you to choose the depth of study you want to pursue. From a very basic overview of scripture to an intensive study of the great themes, characters, and stories of each Bible book, this exciting reference provides the framework you need to truly understand God''s Word--to know your Bible.

If God really cares about people, why does He allow terrorism, disease, war, and financial hardships? Good Always Wins—Kids'' Edition honestly tackles these very tough questions for readers ages 8 to 12. Concluding that, yes—God cares, and He cares deeply—this book shows that God is working in and through the tragedies of our world to redeem them and ultimately bring good from the evil. Bible-based answers are provided for key questions such as “Why does God allow suffering?”, “Why natural disasters?”, “Why wars and senseless violence?”, and “Does God truly care?”

History is His story—the account of God’s working in and among humanity. 365 Great Moments in Bible History highlights world-changing events, both famous and unknown. From God’s creation of light in Genesis 1:3 to His revelation of the end times to John, this book provides both biblical and other historic details to clearly explain the event and how it affected humanity’s future—including your life today. Illustrated in full color, with classic paintings, landscape photos, and abstract imagery, 365 Great Moments in Bible History will help you better understand the scope and meaning of God’s Word.

If God really cares about people, why does He allow terrorism, disease, war, and financial hardships? Good Always Wins honestly tackles these very tough questions, concluding that, yes—God cares, and He cares deeply. Somehow, He is working in and through the tragedies of our world—from school shootings to crib deaths, from devastating typhoons to automobile accidents—to redeem them and ultimately bring good from the evil. Bible-based answers are provided for key questions such as “Why does God allow suffering?”, “Why natural disasters?”, “Why wars and senseless violence?”, and “Does God truly care?”

Does prayer really matter? Absolutely—and this book will show you why praying makes sense, in the Bible, in history, and in your life today. Here are dozens of easy-to-read entries on what prayer is, what it can accomplish, and why you should pray. More than just “getting things from God,” prayer is inseparably intertwined with many issues vital to the Christian life—faith, love, trust, and obedience among them. Learn how prayer can truly be a two-way communication with the heavenly Father—from the lives of great Bible characters, the lives of devoted Christians through history, and in your life right now.

Men have questions? God has answers! Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men’s Edition is a compilation of hundreds of Bible verses, categorized under dozens of key life topics. Drawing from varied Bible translations for ease of reading, this book features subjects such as Brothers, Competitiveness, Emotions, Exercise, Fatherhood, Leadership, Legacy, Lust, Mentoring, Service, Sports, and Temptation. Each category is accompanied by a contemporary “life application” introduction, while quotations, prayers, and brief devotional thoughts are also scattered throughout—making Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men’s Edition your one-stop resource for encouragement, challenge, and hope.

Become the Guy God Created You to Be It may be hard to imagine, but Jesus was once a guy growing up in Nazareth, going through many of the same things you face today: friendships, school, family issues, figuring out how to deal with girls, and many other struggles. So, using information straight from the Bible, here are some wise, sometimes humorous, and to-the-point insights to help you with all the things that matter most to you, as well as some topics you might not have even thought about yet. The Ultimate Boys'' Book of Devotions compiles material from Devotions to Make You Smarter, Devotions to Make You Stronger, and Devotions to Take You Deeper, adding almost one hundred new devotions to help you become the guy God created you to be.

Features 360 trivia questions about the Wise Men''s journey to see the boy-king Jesus, covering such topics as prophecies about Christ, Bethlehem''s history, animals of the Bible, and dreams and visions.

When you have questions about your final forwarding address as a Christian, turn to What the Bible Says about Heaven. This quick reference provides a topically arranged, easy-to-read resource on the heavenly subjects in scripture. Explore your ultimate home—through relevant scriptures, biblical insights, and quotes from Christian leaders like D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon. It''s excellent for personal use or ministry opportunities.

There’s a reason the Bible has stood the test of time—actually, many reasons. And Why the Bible Makes Sense explains just why you can trust God’s Word. Here are 75 easy-to-read entries on why the Bible as we know it is trustworthy—from its origin as a written (not oral) record, to the care professional scribes used in copying the texts, to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, to the confirmation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. And then there are the teachings—the highest moral aspirations on earth. Find out here why the Bible makes sense. . . as history, as ultimate truth, as guide for life.

Can you really trust the Bible? And if so, and you really understand it? The answer to both questions is yes—as this book makes plain. Here, under one cover, are two powerful titles that make God’s Word accessible to any reader: Answers to Your Bible Questions, providing clear, concise, encouraging responses to 75 questions skeptics raise about scripture; and Understand Your Bible, which explains just how to read God’s Word—from the perspective of its historic, geographic, literary, and other contexts. This powerful book will start you on a journey of understanding that can truly change your life!