Telling The Truth - Books

A friend asks you what Christianity is really all about. Can you give an accurate summary - in 30 seconds?

An unexpected trauma threatens to undermine your faith. Do you have a way to affirm your convictions and stand strong?

You don't have to reinvent the wheel to answer these challenges. Through the ages, the church has provided a few brief statements of the essentials of biblical faith. And now, this creative, user-friendly resource uses up-to-date language and plenty of practical applications to help you learn, understand, and remember the basics of belief.

Just having faith isn't enough. What you believe really does matter. Find out how you can stand with believers from around the world and through the centuries and say, "I believe . . ."

Simon Peter was a Galilean fisherman, a rough-and-tumble, ordinary man of no social standing. And yet Jesus chose him to be the "rock" upon which the church would be built. This apparent incongruity begs the question, "What does Christ see in you?"

In this book, Stuart Briscoe retells the gospel account of Simon Peter's interactions with the Master. Jesus saw Peter's tremendous potential and used his talents, boldness, and even his mistakes to build His church. But to become everything he was meant to be, he had to leave his fishing nets behind and follow Christ. And now it's your turn. Stuart explores how God wants to use your potential as well - just as He used Peter's.

Whether you are fresh out of the starting blocks or you have been running the Christian race for awhile, this follower's guide will serve you well in your journey.

This comprehensive collection of writings on the basic foundations of Christian faith and living features the wisdom of Calvin Miller, Charles Swindoll, Stuart Briscoe, Max Lucado, Walter Kasier Jr., Ramesh Richard, Major Ian Thomas, Jill Briscoe, George McCalep Jr., Joni Eareckson Tada with Steven Estes, Dave Hall, Kay Arthur, Brian Kluth, Henry Blackaby, Captain John Cheydleur, Randy Raysbrook, and John Eldredge with Brent Curtis.

As the general editor, Pete Briscoe hopes this guide will enable every believer to know, explain, and walk the faith they now profess.

Sometimes our faith is tired. It seems to have nowhere to sit down and have a rest. It's hard to hope for better things - we need a helping hand. And through His Word, help comes. He gives us the strength and determination to finish the course set before us with renewed joy!

Jill Briscoe shares personal reflections through stories, poems, and prayers. This is the fourth book in her illustrated series of Conversations with God.

You can read an excerpt and listen to audio clips at www.faithdancing.com.

How often do we turn to God with our everyday thoughts, struggles, and concerns? Jill Briscoe invites us to sit with her on the steps of God's Front Door, the place where we wait in this world before we "get in." Through her heartfelt stories and poetry, Jill illustrates how every occasion is an opportunity to converse with, and listen to, the One who knows each situation we face. Find pleasure, enrichment, and inspiration as you listen in on her intimate "soul talk" with Jesus.

Do you struggle with feelings of emptiness? Are you asking yourself: Is this all there is? A sense of urgency surrounds us today. We do too much, move too fast, want more. And beneath the flurry of activity and distraction, we cry out for something different - something eternal.

King Solomon spent a lifetime searching for contentment and meaning in life. And through his fascinating Old Testament book Ecclesiastes, he generously teaches us what he learned the hard way: that no relationship, accomplishment, or experience can truly satisfy our souls.

Jill Briscoe explores the insights of Ecclesiastes and offers you contemporary guidance for living your life in light of eternity. Like Solomon, you'll discover that only God can give you purpose and meaning in life. In Him alone will your heart find rest.

The old adage of "opposites attract" is certainly true of Jill and Stuart Briscoe. He is a pragmatic, nuts-and-bolts man; she a visionary, with a heart for people. From the beginning, these two personalities have had much to learn about each other. "Married for Life" brims with delightfully funny and poignant stories of everything from the first time they met to the heart-to-heart talks of their engagement and the celebrations of the honeymoon. But that didn't end the surprises. Throughout the seasons of changing ministries, jobs, and raising three children, God has taken them from one continent to another and, step by step, into the richness of faithful, growing love.

This is their story. As you laugh with them, cry with them, and identify with their ups and downs, you'll be encouraged to celebrate your own marriage and family.

Have you ever become weary in prayer? Have you ever wished someone would disciple you in prayer? Have you ever been tempted to give up in prayer? Then discover with Jill the power of prayer in a whole new way, and put an end to ineffective praying. Jill's crisp, personal style feels like an honest chat with a wise friend. She'll introduce you to biblical concepts guaranteed to ignite your passion for prayer.

Turn survival into success with this guide to preaching. Who wouldn't want to be an all-around better preacher? Here are vital tips and ideas that are great for new pastors, seminary students, or any pastor who is feeling overwhelmed.

Are you tired, overburdened, stressed out, washed up, or burned out? Do you feel guilty when you take a day off? Do your many leisure activities actually produce more stress than relaxation? Jesus says to you: "Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31).

Sabbath rest is one of the most misinterpreted concepts in Christian life. How can you hear God's "thunderous whisper" unless you stop running, stop working - even stop ministering - long enough to listen?

Spiritual life is not just a gift; it is a skill we must develop. Using Paul's letter to the Philippians as her guide, Jill Briscoe uncovers eight "spiritual arts" that Christians are called to practice regularly: contentment, intimacy, suffering, simplicity, ministry, tranquility, humility, and harmony.

Jill pulls no punches in challenging Christian readers to do their part. Spiritual Arts is a discovery study of practices we need to learn if we are to live life as God intended - full of great joy, deeper intimacy with God, and an exciting impact in the lives of others. With patience, wit, and probing questions, Jill challenges the faithful to a different ethic and a more active, focused way to follow Christ.

Through short stories, reflections, and poems centered on our relationship with God, and what this means in terms of daily life, Jill Briscoe invites us to sit with her "on the steps of my soul." She illustrates how every occasion is an opportunity to converse with, and listen to, the One who knows each situation we face.

This is the second book in Jill's series of Conversations with God.

The Ten Commandments can sound as heavy and cold a topic as the stone slabs they were etched on. But these ten studies, using Bible passages related to each of the commandments, will show that these "old rules" are quite relevant for today. They provide a moral compass for society and serve as a barometer of our love for God and respect for others. Learn how life-giving and liberating it can be to live by God's rules.

It sounds great in theory to seek God's kingdom first, but is it really feasible? So many things rob your precious time that you wonder if you can afford to bump everything else in your life to secondary status.

But this is not about prioritizing. This is a matter of heart. While you long for harmony in your harried schedule and significance amidst the busyness, God yearns to give them to you. Stuart Briscoe's insights will guide you to the focused, fulfilling life you long for. Because once you begin seeking the Lord before all else, all else simply falls into place.

Do you ever feel that your life is not what you'd hoped - that the dreams you once had have faded into a sad reality? When life doesn't work, where can you turn for answers? Stuart has found inspiration, encouragement, and answers to life's disappointments in an unexpected source - the book of Psalms. In this look at twelve psalms, Stuart will help you exchange disappointment and frustration for hope and purpose, as he shares powerful principles that will change your life forever.