2023 Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide

Israel abounds with beauty. It is vibrant and thriving, stacked with delicacies and flooded with light. The desert is blooming and people are flourishing—just as Scripture promised. To the surprise of many, Israel is far more than deserts and ruins.

Pairing rich devotionals with 350 gorgeous photos of Israel today, Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Holy Land. Since 2014, she has led boutique teaching tours of the country, learning its landscapes and stories. Glimpse Israel's features, flora, and people, all while making deeper connections with its biblical stories and truth.

Is there a more frightening question for a graduating high school senior than, "What will you do with your life?" In college, whether they realize it or not, students will answer that question every day with each decision. All of the new friends and new experiences of higher education will shape their future. It's critical that students know how to handle college before they're in the thick of it.

Jonathan Morrow tackles the tough questions that arise during these formative years, including:

• How do you grow spiritually?
• How do you manage your time to both study well and have fun?
• Is all truth relative?
• Are there good reasons to be a Christian?
• As a Christian, how should you view issues like dating and sex?

Each chapter of this new edition has been updated, and the author has included a new chapter on Christianity, homosexuality, and the Bible. Grounded in both his own extensive experience and biblical truth, Morrow's book is full of quick, easy-to-read chapters and excellent advice.

A perfect companion for the road ahead, God's Wisdom for the Graduate keeps you close to God while you pursue his perfectly designed future for you. With wisdom and direction found only in the Bible, you can navigate new or difficult decisions and find God's faithful presence, promises, and guidance.

Step into the Lord's Unending Favor

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible makes it clear that our God has a zealous intent to bless you. In this encouraging devotional, Pastor Terry A. Smith will help you recapture God's heart for his people and discover his extraordinary goodness in your life right now.

You will learn not only how much God wants to bless you, but also how to receive his blessing, how to bring blessing to the world around you, and how blessing leads to the discovery of your true purpose. Come, see what he will do in you, to you, and through you.

Amazing Grace is the surprising true story of John Newton, author of the song that has touched millions. A biography that reads like a novel, it reveals Newton’s dramatic story of sin and salvation as a slave trader before his ultimate transformation to speaking out against the horror of slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God’s amazing grace—and reveals the truth behind his song.

Newton’s story is shocking, and Amazing Grace does not try to airbrush or excuse his faults. There are glaring contradictions in the life of a ship’s Captain who retreats to his cabin to study his Bible and write tender love letters to his wife while hundreds of enslaved people lie in chains in the hold below.

In these days of extreme polarization, we need stories that talk honestly about the human condition and the relentless love of God. Since the first public singing of “Amazing Grace” 250 years ago, every generation has been moved by the song. Now, readers can connect with John Newton’s story like never before.

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times.

Thankfully, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, it explains and connects the story of Scripture, section by section. And this personal, travel-sized edition is easy to bring with you wherever you go—from the coffee shop down the street to an overseas adventure—so you don't miss a single day getting to know God's Word.

You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about himself in the story he's telling. You'll soon learn that no matter where life finds you, he's where the joy is!

He is risen indeed! Here are the best reasons why it's true!

Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And many Christians never get beyond a Sunday school understanding of their own faith. As a result, Christianity's most important historical fact—the resurrection—is often the most misunderstood, relegated to Easter and funeral services, creating a powerless Christianity.

In Body of Proof, acclaimed apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston sets out to show why Jesus' victory over death is central to a believer's faith. Straightforward, accessible, and practical, this book examines the latest archaeological and textual findings and presents seven tangible, fresh reasons to believe Jesus really rose from the dead—and why it matters today as the foundation of our hope in the face of suffering and grief. When you fully understand the implications of the resurrection, you will begin to understand the power of Christ in you. This changes everything.

What do you do when your own mind turns on you? What strengthens you when anxiety becomes completely overwhelming? What defenses do you have in place to fight back against the critical voices shouting at you from your own mind? In Perfectly Suited, J.D. Peabody shares his personal struggle with ways deep anxiety interfered with his capacity to embrace God’s infinite love for him, and how the grace in the armor of God saved him.

J.D. teaches us that the armor of God is not a secret power to summon in a crisis, but rather a metaphor to help us connect with the profound comfort of knowing we are in God’s care, no matter the battle we face.

J.D. challenges and empowers readers to take up the armor of God not as just another Christian duty to perform or another spiritual concept to understand, but as a life-giving tool that unburdens us along our journey.

Campus ministry veteran Randy Newman has been using a questioning style of evangelism for years. In this thought-provoking book, he provides practical insights to help Christians engage others in meaningful spiritual conversations. To Newman, asking questions challenges how we think about unbelievers, their questions, and our message, instead of telling unbelievers what to think.

A perennial best-seller, this third edition includes both revisions of current chapters, such as an expanded discussion on LGBTQ+ issues and the debate on transgenderism, and new chapters that ponder issues such as science and suffering.

You may feel like an ordinary believer, but God has a knack of using ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.

God's approach to influencing the world is through his people. People shape people. And yet, many of God's people spectate from the sidelines unsure of what to do. Authentic Influencer is rooted in 15 customizable and relevant principles of influence rather than recycled quotes from corporate leadership works.

Every follower of Jesus can be inspired, instructed, and mobilized to influence the world from right where they are. In fact, it is everyday believers—not just "professional" Christians—who are specifically tasked by Jesus himself to bring godly influence to the world. We are all his agents of change.

By studying the life of Barnabas, we see how he influenced the world for Jesus Christ in practical and doable ways. Become encouraged to shape our world for Jesus— beginning with whoever happens to be close by.

The Life of Jesus Like You've Never Imagined

Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" It's a question that still needs an answer today. With deft, insightful, and humorous strokes, award-winning biographer Jared Brock weaves archaeology, philosophy, history, and theology to create a portrait of Jesus we've never seen before.

This is a groundbreaking biography about the historical Jesus we don't usually think about: The child refugee. The "carpenter" who most likely worked with stone. The adult who walked at least 21,525 miles in his lifetime and yet never tasted tomatoes or potatoes. The itinerant rabbi whose real name wasn't Jesus. The political revolutionary whose brutal murder was secretly masterminded by a power-hungry mafia family.

More than a fascinating biography, A God Named Josh seeks to illuminate Jesus of Nazareth from new perspectives, grounded in history, that will surprise Christians and atheists alike.

In recent decades, the application of biblical principles that generate marital joy and happiness has diminished. Younger generations at large have aligned their marriages more with the precepts of the world than of Christ, leaving couples unfulfilled and unhappy. Steadily, the holistic nature of the art of married love has been lost as to being the fabric of Christian marriages.

In The Pursuit of Marriage Oneness: the Key to Marital Success, Dr. Wilson unveils the key to marriage fulfillment: understanding and walking in marital Oneness. Organized into three parts, he first examines the field of knowledge on Oneness in marriage from a unique, faith-based perspective. Second, The Pursuit of Marriage Oneness offers an in-depth discourse on the synergy of the three facets of marital love from the Song of Songs, making practical applications from Scripture, clinical experience, and empirical research. And third, it discusses organizational and interactional aspects of covenant marriage with coherent and functional pathways to marital joy, happiness, and enduring success.

A Battle Is Raging for This Generation

The role of a father is one of the most influential roles in a person's life. Yet an unprecedented number of men are abandoning this noble calling. As a result, we see violence and poverty on the rise, families broken, and a lost generation immersed in immorality and corruption.

In this dynamic, powerful book, bestselling author Kris Vallotton reveals that the war for culture starts with the battle for men's hearts. With passion and insight, he gives men the tools they need to unlock the full potential of their souls, eradicate the orphan spirit, and fully step into their God-given destinies.

It's time for an epic awakening that unites generations, inspires change, and empowers the hearts of men. It's time for men to become mighty again, restoring fractured families and unleashing life in a culture of death.

It's time for an uprising.

Raising a child with autism is both a challenge and an adventure—and sometimes parents need to know there can also be wonderful potential for blessings. Views from the Spectrum shares the inspiring stories of 20 amazing young adults with autism and how each of their family's unwavering support and faith in God led them to accomplish what was thought impossible. As a thriving adult with autism himself, Ron Sandison is determined to educate the world on the gifts and talents autism can cultivate.

Readers will witness the courage of Tyler Gianchetta, who rescued his mother from a burning vehicle. They'll marvel at the artistic talent of nonverbal poet and artist Kimberly Dixon, admire the determination of Armani Williams, competing as a NASCAR driver, and find encouragement in the many other stories within these pages. In addition to these experiences, Sandison has also interviewed top experts in the autism field and shares their insights here.

Sandison weaves narrative with Scripture, sharing his own journey with autism throughout the book. Full of anecdotes, scientific research, parenting tips, prayers, devotions, and more, Views from the Spectrum is a celebration of autism, faith, and the possibilities at their intersection.

Yosef struggles through his responsibilities as the surrogate father of the Messiah, destined as he is to raise and train the single most influential person in human history. Dwelling with his wife and children in the quiet township of Natzeret, always beneath the shadow of the Roman Empire, at times beneath its hostility, Yosef does the very best that he can to guide his adopted prodigy of a son. No one else had ever been expected to function as the guardian of God during his incarnate adolescence. And Yosef never knew as much either.

“Don’t be afraid, just have faith.” Mark 5:36

Be confident in knowing God hears you, knows you, and loves you unconditionally. God uses the power of Scripture to speak truth into our lives. Grow in your faith as you enjoy the relaxing benefits of coloring and creative journaling. God’s Word inspires us to slow down and reflect on what we have read. Inspire Faith invites you to express your creative side through coloring, journaling, note-taking, doodling, stickering, and even scrapbooking directly on the Bible pages.

Features

• More than 650 beautiful, faith-themed, line-art verses and illustrations to color
• Single-column format / 8.65 font
• 3-inch ruled margins for personal reflections and creative art journaling
• Full-color, beautifully designed transparent pages
• High-quality white paper for readability and bright, pure display of added color

Beautifully Crafted New King James Version Bible Features Wide Margins for Reflections and Notes

This beautiful Bible contains design flourishes that pays tribute to the legacy and majesty of the King James Version Bible produced more than 400 years ago but in language updated for today. Includes wide margins for notes and reflections, exhaustive cross-reference system, book introductions, full set of translator notes, and extensive concordance.

A Bible for Every Battle Every Man Faces

Whether on your dashboard or on your desk, you will want to keep the Every Man’s Bible close at hand. With thousands of notes on topics just for men, it gives you real answers, real fast.

Features

• Tools for Real Life: Thousands of study notes, plus a host of Spotlights, Perspectives, and What’s the Point callouts
• What the Bible Says: Hard-hitting instructions from the Bible on work, sex, competition, time management, and much more
• Men, Women, and God: The truth behind the myths and misinformation about men, women, and God
• Book Introductions: Discover each Bible book in a nutshell, all on one page
• Someone You Should Know: Profiles of great and less-than-great men of the Bible and what you can learn from them
• Personal Gold: Sound advice from leaders like Stephen Arterburn, Tony Dungy, Tony Evans, David Jeremiah, Greg Laurie, J.I. Packer, Joe Stowell, Chuck Swindoll, and others

The NKJV Bible Study Bible provides a study guide for each of the 1,189 chapters of the Bible. Use this Bible to encourage discussion in a small group study or for further engagement in your personal devotions to gain a deeper understanding of the whole Bible. There are over 300,000 words of study material, including additional study guides in front matter for leading a group through 4-12 week studies on specific topics.

Serious Study Comes to Life

This visually engaging Bible brings learning to life for those who want to get serious about their study of Scripture, and it invites readers into an ever-deeper knowledge of God and his work in the world.

The Student Life Application Study Bible uses the clear and accurate text of the New Living Translation to help you connect what the Bible says to the way you live today.

To go further in your study, scan any page number to access the Filament Bible app’s vast library of digital content.

Features

Study Notes

27,000+ in-print and in-app study notes

The Bible’s Big Story

A reading guide that traces the main story of the Bible

Personality Profiles

81 biographical summaries of the lives of important people in the Bible

Visual Notes

137 images illustrating objects and places

Big Questions

Answers to 59 vital questions on the basic of Christian belief and what it means to live as a Christian

Maps & Infographics

316 maps, charts, and graphics

Filament Bible App

350+ videos, 40+ interactive maps and infographics, 400+ profiles and articles, and 1,500 devotionals

In A Woman After God's Own Heart Bible, Elizabeth George has designed a Bible packed with features to lead you to discover afresh the transformative power of God's Word.

You will be informed, instructed, and encouraged through the daily devotionals and the comprehensive study features that include:

• More than 250 highlighted verses that have most impacted Elizabeth's spiritual walk
• Over 150 biographies of well-known-and not so well-known-women of the Bible
• Introductions to every book of the Bible to help you approach the text
• A review of each book's main teaching that will impact your personal life
• Full-page topical reflections on 25 of life's challenges
• Plus 400 brief whispers of practical wisdom for your heart and mind

The NKJV Word Study Reference Bible

The perfect gift any student of the Scriptures, The NKJV Word Study Reference Bible balances deep study of the biblical languages with clear application to help transform the way you live. Uncover a wealth of meaning in Scripture with more than 2000 Greek and Hebrew word studies, articles in 21 chain linked topical studies, Strong’s references, a concordance, and more! Also available in KJV.