NIV Men's Devotional Bible: New International Version - Hardcover

Zondervan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310915856 ISBN 13: 9780310915850

Publisher: Zondervan, 1993

Synopsis

The devotional Bible over 1 million men have turned to Devotions written by and for today’s Christian man A full year of inspiration and spiritual growth In the most read, most trusted NIV translation A Bible for, by, and about today’s man Whether you’re a father or grandfather, singled or married, the NIV Men’s Devotional Bible is written for you. Fifty-two weeks of devotions—an entire year of insight and perspectives from over 100 contributors from all ages and walks of life—will challenge you, deepen your understanding of God, and help you serve him more faithfully. The topics are broad, the issues important: Commitment. Friendship. Money. Anger. Disappointment. Fatherhood. Stress. Integrity. Servanthood. Work. Worship. Day by day, the NIV Men’s Devotional Bible challenges you to be a man of courage and vision, giving you the tools to develop a powerful and productive life of faith in Christ. Features A full year of weekday and weekend devotions located near the designated Scripture provides spiritual growth and inspiration Devotional material written for men by over 100 well-known Christian men, including: Tom Landry, Billy Graham, Charles Stanley, Phillip Yancey, Chuck Swindoll, Ben Carson, Charles Colson, and James Dobson Subject index offers easy access to topics addressed in the devotions Author index with biographical information about each contributor Book introductions provide background and perspective on the Biblical narrative Double-column format Presentation page An entire year of devotions that challenge you to deepen your faith What kind of man would you like to be? Do you ever wish you had a wise mentor to be with you in the trenches, offering fresh perspective on the challenges you face at home, at work, and in the community? The NIV Men’s Devotional Bible is a spiritual resource and daily compassion, offering you a higher perspective on the issues you grapple with in a down-to-earth world. Fifty-two weeks of devotions take you through one year, increasing your understanding of how God works in your life and what he wants to accomplish through you. Each weekday you’ll read a brief devotional message together with a nearby Scripture passage. When the week is over, the “Weekending” feature combines a short reflective devotion with Scripture readings for Saturday and Sunday. Topics are wide and varied, offering fresh perspective from a variety of Christian men who have dealt with the issues you face every day. You’ll discover the treasure of biblical insight that bring today’s troubles and triumphs into eternal perspective. NIV Men’s Devotional Bible draws on the rich insights of over 100 contributors of all ages, from all walks of life. You’ll sit down with such classic writers as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C.S. Lewis, and A.W. Tozer. And you’ll savor the contemporary insight of Charles Colson, James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, Ben Carson, Dave Dravecky, Charles Stanley, Bill Hybels, Tom Landry, Philip Yancey, and many others. Day by day, they’ll help you see what it means to be a man of God. Topics cover the issues every godly man wrestles with, from dealing with anger to managing money to building strong relationships. You’ll learn to see the ways God works in your life through family, career and community, in failure and success, and through all the season of life. You’ll discover insights that will impact your life, deepen your understandings of God and give you the wisdom you need to live with courage and vision, no matter what your circumstances. The NIV Men’s Devotional Bible is designed for you—a Bible for, by, and about today’s man.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The Best-Selling Men's Bible--Now with a Classic Touch

Whether you're a father, grandfather, single, or married, the NIV Men's Devotional Bible is written for you. It will encourage you in your personal relationship with God and increase your understanding of how he works in your life.

This best-selling Bible combines the enduring wisdom of Scripture with the devotional insights of men who have proved God's faithfulness in their lives. Classic writers such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, C.S. Lewis, and A.W. Tozer. Contemporaries such as Charles Colson, Chuck Swindoll, Ben Carson, and Dave Dravecky. Day by day, they'll help you see what it means to live as a man of God.

Each weekday, you'll read a brief devotional message together with a Scripture passage. And on the weekend, the special Weekending section combines a short devotion with Scripture readings for Saturday and Sunday. Here is an entire year of devotions covering the broad spectrum of issues men face today. Commitment. Anger. Disappointment. Fatherhood. Friendship. Money. Stress. Integrity. Servanthood. Work. Worship. The NIV Men's Devotional Bible equips you to succeed as a man of courage and vision.

Featuring the complete text of the popular and accurate New International Version, the NIV Men's Devotional Bible now comes in a special edition for men who appreciate the classic look. The NIV Men's Devotional Bible is written for, by, and about today's men. It will help you reach your goal of becoming a godly man.

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1 Essentials of Genesis Genesis (meaning 'origin') outlines the beginnings of human history. Filled with dramatic stories and characters, it's an easy book to read devotionally. You'll find God intimately involved in this book. He's the Creator, diren?' Still others might attack the source of your trust: 'The Bible is full of inconsistencies, and you're choosing to base your life on this book?' How prepared are you for the assaults that will come your way? Do you have a tight grip on God's truth? Think about this today: How will God's truth impact your actions---from the time you set foot on the floor in the morning to the minute you go to bed tonight? you can you say Jesus is the only way to God?' Some may appeal to your sense of freedom: 'Doesn't God want you to have any fun?' Still others might attack the source of your trust: 'The Bible is full of inconsistencies, and you're choosing to base your life on this book?' How prepared are you for the assaults that will come your way? Do you have a tight grip on God's truth? Think about this today: How will God's truth impact your actions---from the time you set foot on the floor in the morning to the minute you go to bed tonight?ice paid by a husband's family was to be held in trust to provide for the wife if she were to find herself abandoned or widowed (31:14--16). * A man's seal, cord and staff were symbols of his individual and corporate identity---the ancient equivalent of an I.D. card or signature (38:17--18). * Both the Egyptians and the Babylonians compiled 'dream books,' containing sample dreams with keys to their interpretation (40:8). * The philosophy behind the Egyptian practice of embalming was a belief that the body was to be preserved as a repository for the soul after death (50:2--3).

About this edition

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0310915856
• ISBN 13: 9780310915850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1440