Leod: 227 books

Christians are not immune to problems in this life. The apostle Paul knew this more than any other apostle. In Philippians 3:7-16 he offers some very helpful insights on dealing with the trials we all experience. In these few verses he teaches us how to maintain the right priorities. He also...

Ezra was a priest whose God-given vision was to see the temple and worship of God restored after Israel's exile in Babylon was completed. The book shows how Ezra had to overcome false expectations, discouragement, and deteriorating relationships in his effort to accomplish his purpose. Like...

How can you be sure you are saved? How can you be sure that the salvation you think you have experienced is genuine? This book looks at these questions, examines some false hopes we often cling to, and then discusses some basic truths we can claim for the assurance of salvation....

Have you ever been struck by the kind of people God uses? Have you ever wondered why God uses people which no formal training or those whose lifestyle is questionable? Is ministry success a proof of my right standing with God? This is an examination of the kind of people God uses in Scripture. The...

This is a study of the relenting nature of God's heart. I have come to appreciate the great truth of God's sovereign and unchangeable nature. This, however, does not mean that things in life can never change. God is not inflexible. Blessings can be restored where cursing was decreed. Unused gifts...

Jeremiah 51:8 is a simple verse the brings a powerful challenge. The people of God watched as their enemy (who had stripped them of life and homeland), suffered under the judgment of God. Jeremiah speaks into this situation and challenged his people to respond to the pain of their enemies with tenderness...

What happens to those who die? What does the Scripture teach about life after death? When does the resurrection take place? While there are many unanswered question on this topic, the attempt of this study in to summarize the teaching of the Old Testament saints, Jesus and the apostle...

"When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do," said Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 6:7. This is given as a command by our Lord but there is much confusion over what He meant by "empty phrases" or "vain repetitions." The attempt of this brief study is to look at the teaching...

In a day when almost anything seems possible through technology and human wisdom, we need to be reminded again why we need the Holy Spirit and his enabling power. In a day of mass communication, we need to learn how to distinguish the voice of God from all other voices calling for our attention....

There was never a man or woman who walked as close to God as did Moses. Here was a man who spend days in the presence of God. He spoke with God face to face as we would speak with a friend. His life was filled with miraculous evidence of God's presence. What type of person was he? He was...

Lo que me motivó a realizar este estudio, fue una breve conversación que tuve con un hermano en Cristo acerca de su preocupación con la práctica del aborto en nuestros días. Sin embargo, esto no es un estudio acerca del aborto pues no me encuentro calificado para realizarlo. No obstante, mientras...

We cannot escape problems between believers any more than we can between children in our families. The Lord Jesus knew problems would exist between His children and made provision for this in the Scriptures. Of particular importance is His teaching in Matthew 18:15-17. This passage shows us how to...

The purpose of God for Christian marriage is that a husband and wife become one flesh. The concept of being one flesh touches every aspect of the life of the couple. In an age that values independence, this may be a challenge to many. To become one flesh demands the sacrifice of personal rights....

This is a devotional commentary on the epistles of James and Peter. Its purpose is to lead readers step by step through the epistles in a way that will encourage them in their walk with the Lord. The writings of James and Peter are immensely practical. They remind us that suffering and pain...