FaithfulReader.com - Easter Titles

Easter is the most important and joyous feast day of the Christian faith, as people from all over the world gather with family and friends to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The books we have assembled for this special roundup --- from such renowned authors as Max Lucado and Charles R. Swindoll --- are powerful reminders of the love that Christ showed for us as He lay dying on the cross and His promise of eternal life in Heaven.

AND THE ANGELS WERE SILENT: Walking with Christ Toward the Cross
Max Lucado
W Publishing Group
Christian Living
ISBN: 0849918154

As Jesus entered His final days and faced Golgotha, He acted with loving purpose and deliberate intent. Each step was calculated, every act premeditated. Knowing He had just one week with His disciples, what did Jesus tell them? Where did He go? What did He do? What really mattered in those final hours?

AND THE ANGELS WERE SILENT allows you to enter the holy week and observe His final walk through the Temple of Jerusalem, His final walk to the Mount of Olives, and His final walk to Golgotha's cross. This is a revealing and intimate look at our Savior's last week.

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THE BARBARIAN WAY: Unleash the Untamed Faith Within
Erwin Raphael McManus
Nelson Books
Christian Living
ISBN: 0785264329

Erwin McManus wasn't raised in a Christian home, so when he came to Christ as a college student, he didn't know the rules of the "religious club." But he did understand that prayer was a conversation, and he learned to talk to God and wait for answers. Erwin's way was passionate and rough around the edges --- a sincere, barbaric journey to Christ. Barbaric Christians see Jesus, the disciples, and Christ's mission differently from civilized Christians. THE BARBARIAN WAY is a call to escape "civilized" Christianity and become original, powerful, untamed Christians --- just as Christ intended.

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THE CASE FOR THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
Gary R. Hebermas and Michael R. Licona
Kregel
Theology
ISBN: 0825427886

This is an accessible, comprehensive, and persuasive resource providing detailed evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. It also demonstrates how to share the material clearly, honestly, and definitively. Included is an interactive CD that tests the reader's knowledge of the material by using an entertaining TV game show format.

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CHRIST OUR MEDIATOR: Finding Passion at the Cross
C.J. Mahaney
Multnomah
Christian Living/Spiritual Growth
ISBN: 1590523644

Author C. J. Mahaney exposes our human tendency to look at the Savior's death (and at everything else) through our own subjective feelings and impressions, rather than from the standpoint of objective truth. By nature we always begin with ourselves rather than with God. But by following the God-first "Divine Order" in how we think --- and by asking "What do I believe?" instead of "How do I feel?" --- we're freed up to embrace the right truth in the right way. The right feelings quickly follow, and they're reliable because they're anchored in truth.

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CONTEMPLATING THE CROSS: A 40 Day Pilgrimage of Prayer
Tricia McCary Rhodes
W Publishing Group
Christian Living/Inspirational
ISBN: 0849945488

Few times of year lend themselves to pilgrimage and contemplation like Easter. For forty days, Christians have before them the opportunity to examine their own path and compare it with the incredible journey undertaken by Christ, from the agony of the garden to the glory of the resurrection. By sharing her journey, Tricia Rhodes provides the tools to cultivate the cross within and the inspiration to accept the Father's summons to kneel in its shadow.

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THE DARKNESS AND THE DAWN
Charles R. Swindoll
W Publishing Group
Christian Living/Inspirational
ISBN: 0849913470

The two most significant events in human history are the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And no one can uncover their meaning for today quite like Charles Swindoll. From the poignant interactions of The Last Supper, through the despairing events of Gethsemane and the seven last words of Jesus on the Cross, Dr. Swindoll challenges readers with a new perspective on the atoning work of Christ. And in Part Two of this inspirational work, the secret of how the resurrection of Jesus enables Christians to live triumphantly is revealed in a clear yet surprising way.

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DISCOVER THE REAL JESUS
Bill Bright
Tyndale
Christian Living/Spiritual Growth
ISBN: 0842386203

Who is the real Jesus? Everyone has an opinion --- from the scholars on a quest for the historical Jesus to the ordinary person on life's journey who thinks of Jesus as a "good person." This book addresses the controversy that Jesus --- by His very nature --- incited both in His lifetime and still today. Dr. Bill Bright leads us through the various opinions of who Jesus is, so we can encounter the authentic Jesus --- the Jesus who is very much alive and real today.

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DRAWN TO THE CROSS: Women Who Experienced The Wonder & Mystery Of Christ's Love
Linda Lesniewski
Revell
Christian Living
ISBN: 0800718690

Who were the extraordinary women following Christ to Calvary? Why did they come? Why did they stay? What did they think and feel? And what can women of the 21st century learn from them? With insightful reflection, Linda Lesniewski takes a unique look at the New Testament women who witnessed the cross and the resurrection. Women who read this book will discover a new depth of love for Jesus Christ and realize a greater appreciation for his sacrifice.

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EIGHT DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD: A Devotional Study from Palm Sunday to Easter
Don M. Aycock
Kregel
Devotional
ISBN: 082542142X

This is a powerful devotional study that examines each of the eight days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

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EXPERIENCING THE POWER OF THE CROSS: How It Changes Everything
Gary Kinnaman
Bethany House Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 076422994X

Using contemporary illustrations and cultural icons, Gary Kinnaman brings new meaning to the importance of the cross. He helps readers connect with the reality and power of the cross to overcome life's common struggles and provides an eternal perspective: the cross's power does not stop with reconciling people to God, but reaches out to transform earthly relationships as well. Included are seven weeks of selected Scripture readings for those who want to go deeper into the Word during a season of personal growth or the Lenten/Easter seasons.

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HALLELUJAH, WHAT A SAVIOR!: 25 Hymn Stories Celebrating Christ Our Redeemer
Kenneth W. Osbeck
Kregel
Spirituality/Music
ISBN: 0825434327

This collection of real-life stories behind the writing of 25 favorite hymns on the theme of Christ our Savior will inspire and uplift you. Each story includes a devotional meditation, a related passage from Scripture, and a musical score complete with lyrics.

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THE HOPE WITHIN: Heirs of Montana, Book 4
Tracie Peterson
Bethany House Publishers
Historical Fiction
ISBN: 0764227726

Forced to leave her beloved Diamond V ranch, Dianne Selby and her family begin a new life. But as they prepare to rebuild, her husband, Cole, must return to his dying father's bedside. The family journeys with him to Kansas, and the cold reception Dianne receives further fuels her longing for her Montana home. With tensions rising and her own marriage on perilous footing, Dianne faces a dramatic decision that could determine the fate of the people and land she loves.

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JESUS: An Intimate Portrait of the Man, His Land, and His People
Leith Anderson
Bethany House Publishers
Biography
ISBN: 0764224794

Come explore the life of Jesus in this new biography that harmonizes and synthesizes the four Gospels from the Bible in chronological order. In vivid detail, it weaves in the first-century setting --- historical, societal, and political perspectives of the time --- with the contemporary reader in mind. Well researched and finely crafted, this book will provide you with a new understanding of Jesus --- an obscure rabbi with a handful of followers whose imprint is found in every generation that came after him.

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NO WONDER THEY CALL HIM THE SAVIOR: Experiencing the Truth of the Cross
Max Lucado
W Publishing Group
Theology
ISBN: 0849918146

In this compelling quest for the Messiah, Max Lucado invites readers to meet the blue-collar Jew whose claim altered a world and whose promise has never been equaled. Readers will come to know Jesus Christ in a brand-new way as Lucado brings them full circle to the foot of the cross and the man who sacrificed his life on it.

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THE PASSION OF CHRIST AND THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
Adrian Rogers
Crossway Books
Theology
ISBN: 1581346514

Pastor Adrian Rogers leads us back to Jesus' death on the cross --- the turning point of all of history and the center of the Christian faith. He gives many reasons why Jesus died and how His suffering and death give life. He writes for everyone, from those who don't understand how Jesus' death on a cross 2,000 years ago could apply to their lives, to Christians who hunger for a deeper understanding of the cross.

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THE POWER OF A BLESSING: Words to Speak and Pray from The Message
Eugene H. Peterson
NavPress
Spirituality/Devotional
ISBN: 1576835219

THE POWER OF A BLESSING is a collection of prayers from Eugene H. Peterson's THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language. This book helps readers incorporate the worship of David, the requests of the prophets, and the passion of Christ into their own quiet times.

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THE POWER OF A FRIEND: Words to Speak and Pray from The Message
Eugene Peterson
NavPress
Spirituality/Devotional
ISBN: 1576837238

THE POWER OF A FRIEND highlights essential passages on friendship in the easy-to-read language of THE MESSAGE. This valuable collection emphasizes the meaning of relationships as seen in the Bible.

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THE POWER OF A MOTHER: Words to Speak and Pray from The Message
Eugene Peterson
NavPress
Spirituality/Devotional
ISBN: 1576837246

THE POWER OF A MOTHER is a compelling collection of scripture related to motherhood. The stories, verses, psalms, and proverbs contained in this book serve as important reminders of the sacred importance of a godly mother.

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SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY: Living in the Power of the Cross
Max Lucado
W Publishing Group
Christian Living
ISBN: 0849918162

Sometimes it seems life has nothing to send your way but storms. You may be facing a failing marriage, an impossible work deadline, a potential layoff, the death of a child, a malignant tumor, or something equally challenging. But you don't have to weather these storms alone. God promises to be with you, and He has provided you with three anchor points to help you ride out any storm. Each anchor point was planted firmly in bedrock two thousand years ago by a carpenter who claimed to be the Christ. And it was all done in the course of a single day, during six hours one Friday --- the most critical hours in history.

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THEY WALKED WITH HIM: Stories of Those Who Knew Him Best
Donna VanLiere
Howard Publishing Company
Devotional
ISBN: 1582292159

What was it like to walk with Jesus? As you have read the different biblical accounts of Jesus' adventures with His chosen ones, have you ever wondered how it felt to know the Master, to live in those times? With the use of a little imagination and a lot of attention to biblical details, Donna VanLiere has described in captivating story form some of those wonderful moments just as Jesus' followers would have witnessed them. Follow Peter, John, James, and the other apostles as they witness the power and majesty of God in the flesh.

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THREE DAYS: A Mother's Story
Melody Carlson
Revell
Fiction
ISBN: 0800718755

Have you ever wondered what it was like for Mary? How did she feel about being the mother of Christ? What was she thinking as she fixed his childhood wounds, listened to him address hundreds on a hillside, and watched him turn water to wine? And what was she feeling as she witnessed her beloved son's crucifixion?

This fictionalized story of Mary's life captures her story as a young, vulnerable girl to a grown woman witnessing Jesus' agonizing death and then, miraculously, his resurrection. It imagines Mary's deepest emotions and richest experiences as the mother of God's own Son.

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UNVEILING MARY MAGDALENE
Liz Curtis Higgs
WaterBrook Press
Bible Study
ISBN: 140007021X

Previously released as MAD MARY in 2001, UNVEILING MARY MADGALENE opens with the fictional journey of Mary Margaret Delaney, a madwoman adrift in contemporary Chicago, desperate for someone to save her from herself. Her moving story, closely paralleling the biblical account, is followed by a thorough, verse-by-verse study of the first-century Mary Magdalene and her life-changing encounters with the Christ. Ancient myths and modern misconceptions are carefully examined and swept aside to unveil the real Mary Magdalene of the Bible.

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WHY THE RESURRECTION? A Personal Guide to Meeting the Resurrected Christ
Greg Laurie
Tyndale
Church Life/Evangelism
ISBN: 1414303211

The story of Jesus Christ did not end at the cross. In fact, that was only the beginning. WHY THE RESURRECTION? explains the significance of Christ's resurrection and provides a resounding answer to the question of life after death. This is a companion book to WHY THE PASSION?

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THE WOUNDS OF JESUS: A Meditation on the Crucified Savior
Christina Baxter
Zondervan
Christian Living/Spiritual Growth
ISBN: 0310257913

Bring depth and spiritual enrichment to your understanding of the passion of Christ with Christina Baxter's THE WOUNDS OF JESUS. By examining the passion from the perspective of each of the wounds of Christ, readers gain a more meaningful understanding of the Lord's life and gift of sacrifice, as well as what His suffering means for us today.

Each chapter includes a thorough description of one of six divine wounds (back, feet, hands, side, head, and heart) to deepen readers' understanding of the cross. In further exploration, Baxter sets each of the wounds of Jesus in the context of a major theme used by the New Testament to explain the theology of the cross.

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--- Compiled and written by Tom Donadio