This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Open the Bible. They encourage you to enter to win a series of books from Open the Bible and Pastor Colin Smith!
Included in the giveaway are:
For All Who Grieve by Pastor Colin Smith. Written with compassion and understanding, yet honestly facing the difficult questions that death stirs up, For All Who Grieve shows what it looks like to grieve with hope. Based on the biblical themes of tears, talk, guilt, grievance, hope, and healing this book will demonstrate how to navigate the valley of grief, sorrow, and loss. Most of all, though, it points to Christ, our Savior, who knows what it is to walk sorrow’s path. For when you pass through the valley of sorrow and loss, you are in a place where Christ can be found. Also consider listening to the sermons that led to the book.
The Hidden Path to a Transformed Life by Pastor Colin Smith. Why do some people change while others remain essentially the same? And why is it that while some grow in wisdom, others make one foolish choice after another? Repentance is the hidden path to a transformed life, and Pastor Colin’s prayer is that this book will help you pursue it. Also consider listening to the sermons that led to the book.
Open the Bible in 30 Days by Pastor Colin Smith. This book unlocks the mystery of God’s word in three stages: the Old Testament where God introduces Himself, the Gospels where we meet Jesus Christ, and finally the letters of the New Testament where we meet the Holy Spirit. Perfect for either individual or group study. Also enjoy the online version called Open the Bible Story – The Drive.
Always Good News: Why the Message of Jesus Is Good News Everyday by Scott Lothery. We live in a bad news world filled with relentlessly disturbing headlines – war and crime, poverty and pandemics, racism and oppression. And we all experience discouragement in our personal lives as well – pain and suffering, failure and disappointment, decline and death. Though the world is overflowing with bad news, the message of Jesus is bigger and brighter than all of it, giving us hope in the midst of every negative experience of our lives. It’s always good news! When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer by Kevin Halloran. A struggle to pray reveals a desire to pray, and when you have that desire, you can address the obstacles to prayer by facing them head on. Writing as a sympathetic and practical guide, Kevin Halloran helps you to pinpoint areas of weakness in your prayer life and take immediate steps to overcome them. Examine your heart, implement practical measures, and experience the joys of faithfully drawing near to God. See Tim Challies’ review of the book or the free companion video course Pray the Bible.
