New Release Books by Ed Strauss

Men have questions? God has answers! Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men's Edition is a compilation of hundreds of Bible verses, categorized under dozens of key life topics. Drawing from varied Bible translations for ease of reading, this book features subjects such as Brothers, Competitiveness, Emotions, Exercise, Fatherhood, Leadership, Legacy, Lust, Mentoring, Service, Sports, and Temptation. Each category is accompanied by a contemporary "life application" introduction, while quotations, prayers, and brief devotional thoughts are also scattered throughout--making Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men's Edition your one-stop resource for encouragement, challenge, and hope.

This book provides encouraging scriptures and thoughtful readings that cover dozens of important life topics--from Anxiety to Death of a Pet and Job Loss to Prodigal Children.

Hey, kids--understand the big issues of scripture with Kids' Bible Need-to-Know. This fully-illustrated guide provides faith-building answers that make sense for 8- to 12-year-olds.

The Bible is full of promises. And when God makes a promise, you can trust it. Barbour’s Bible Promise Books are perennial bestsellers, with millions of copies in print. Now, The Bible Promise Book® is available in a brand-new Discipleship Edition. Featuring dozens of timely topics to help you build and grow your faith—including prayer life, faith, trusting God, seeking God's will, loving others, and dozens more—you will find hundreds of verses from the beloved King James Version of the Bible that will strengthen your foundation of faith. The Bible Promise Book®: Discipleship Edition is ideal for personal use as well as churches and ministries.

“Can you actually find spiritual truths in comicbooks and superhero movies?” Yes, you can! For more than 75 years of comic book history and dozens of gigantic cinematic releases, Superheros have captivated our imagination--filling our senses with heart-pounding adventures, riveting plots, and spectacular special effects—and sometimes they have profound messages woven into them. Often the underlying themes reveal a Judeo-Christian influence, and even when it isn’t intentional, you can still draw deep lessons from them. Whether it’s the self-sacrifice and humility of Captain America and the Hulk’s struggles with anger or the parallels between Superman and Jesus or between Black Widow and a ruthless Bible heroine, your favorite heroes and heroines (and even villains) have much to teach. If you’re a fan of this good vs. evil world, you will love The Superheroes Devotional—featuring 60 interesting, challenging, and encouraging readings. With devotions drawn from dozens of favorite superheroes from both the Marvel and DC Comics universes—well-known names like Captain America and Batman and lesser-known heroes like Shazam and Gambit—each reading includes spiritual lessons relating superheroes to the heroes of the Bible in themes like faith, hope, courage, pride, and power. You’ll also enjoy reading about the history and background of each superhero, shared by author and lifelong fan Ed Strauss. Read on, True Believer, and may you draw inspiration and encouragement from the characters and stories that you know and love from comicbook pages and big screen movies alike.

A prophet outruns a horse! A 90-Year-Old Woman Has a Baby! 130 Years Is a Short Life? Oh, yeah. . .that's all in the Bible. And so are Egyptian mummies, talking donkeys, icky diseases, deadly chariot rides, fireproof teenagers. . .the list goes on and on. Let's face it--the Bible contains some weird and wacky stuff! In this book, written especially for 8-12-year-olds, you'll find over 800 fun and fascinating entries on people, places, events, and ideas of scripture. Brief biographies of key Bible characters, definitions of need-to-know terms, and fascinating features on the unusual (and sometimes gross) aspects of the Bible will keep you turning the pages. Packed with illustrations and a bright, colorful design, this book is perfect for personal reading, Sunday schools, and home schooling. Like strange facts? Oh, yeah. . .you'll find them in the Bible!

Start your day off right—every day of the year with Daily Wisdom for Men—and experience the encouragement of God’s Word. These inspiring devotionals were written specifically for a man’s heart and mind. Each reading includes a relevant scripture to compliment the devotional and will give you the assurance needed to walk in biblical wisdom each day.

If God really cares about people, why does He allow terrorism, disease, war, and financial hardships? Good Always Wins—Kids' Edition honestly tackles these very tough questions for readers ages 8 to 12. Concluding that, yes—God cares, and He cares deeply—this book shows that God is working in and through the tragedies of our world to redeem them and ultimately bring good from the evil. Bible-based answers are provided for key questions such as “Why does God allow suffering?”, “Why natural disasters?”, “Why wars and senseless violence?”, and “Does God truly care?”

History is His story—the account of God’s working in and among humanity. 365 Great Moments in Bible History highlights world-changing events, both famous and unknown. From God’s creation of light in Genesis 1:3 to His revelation of the end times to John, this book provides both biblical and other historic details to clearly explain the event and how it affected humanity’s future—including your life today. Illustrated in full color, with classic paintings, landscape photos, and abstract imagery, 365 Great Moments in Bible History will help you better understand the scope and meaning of God’s Word.

If you find the Bible interesting but daunting. . . If scripture seems too long and hard to understand. . . If you'd like a clear, concise guide to God's Word. . . This is the book you need. The Story of the Bible in 365 Readings distills scripture into easy-to-understand summaries, that you can read straight through or one per day over the course of a year. Arranged chronologically, from the creation of light in Genesis 1:3 to Jesus' revelation of the end times to John, this book offers you both biblical and other historic details to clearly explain the events of God's Word. You'll see how they affected humanity's future--even your life today! Colorfully designed and illustrated with classic paintings and other imagery, The Story of the Bible in 365 Readings is "readable reference" that will help you understand the scope and meaning of God's Word.

Does prayer really matter? Absolutely—and this book will show you why praying makes sense, in the Bible, in history, and in your life today. Here are dozens of easy-to-read entries on what prayer is, what it can accomplish, and why you should pray. More than just “getting things from God,” prayer is inseparably intertwined with many issues vital to the Christian life—faith, love, trust, and obedience among them. Learn how prayer can truly be a two-way communication with the heavenly Father—from the lives of great Bible characters, the lives of devoted Christians through history, and in your life right now.

Men have questions? God has answers! Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men’s Edition is a compilation of hundreds of Bible verses, categorized under dozens of key life topics. Drawing from varied Bible translations for ease of reading, this book features subjects such as Brothers, Competitiveness, Emotions, Exercise, Fatherhood, Leadership, Legacy, Lust, Mentoring, Service, Sports, and Temptation. Each category is accompanied by a contemporary “life application” introduction, while quotations, prayers, and brief devotional thoughts are also scattered throughout—making Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men’s Edition your one-stop resource for encouragement, challenge, and hope.

We can learn much from the faith-filled, desperate, hopeful, even selfish prayers in scripture... ...and you will find great insights and wisdom in each reading found in Bible Prayers for Fathers. From Abraham asking for a special blessing for his son to Jairus asking for healing for his daughter, this devotional book illustrates the love that Bible fathers had for their children and the blessings that God bestows on His chosen ones. Featuring easy-to-read devotions, relevant scriptures, and a practical application section, each entry offers important, even life-changing principles for your quiet time.

We can learn much from the faith-filled, desperate, hopeful, even selfish prayers in scripture... ...and you will find great insights and wisdom in each reading found in Bible Prayers for Mothers. From Abraham asking for a special blessing for his son to Jairus asking for healing for his daughter, this devotional book illustrates the love that Bible characters had for their children and the blessings that God bestows on His chosen ones. Featuring easy-to-read devotions, relevant scriptures, and a practical application section, each entry offers encouraging, even life-changing blessings for your quiet time.

This powerful and practical guide book is packed with invaluable information on scripture memorization. It features vital, need-to-know scriptures for everyday life and more!

“Can kids actually find spiritual truths in comicbooks and superhero movies?” Yes, they can! For more than 75 years of comic book history and gigantic cinematic releases, generations of kids have found excitement and inspiration from superheroes. Young fans of this good vs. evil world will love The Superheroes Devotional for Kids—featuring 60 exciting, challenging, and encouraging readings written especially for readers ages 8-12. With devotions drawn from dozens of favorite superheroes from both the Marvel and DC Comics universes—well-known names like Captain America and Wonder Woman and lesser-known heroes like Shazam and Gambit—each reading includes spiritual lessons relating superheroes to the heroes of the Bible in themes like faith, hope, courage, pride, and power. Whether it’s the self-sacrifice and humility of Captain America and the Hulk’s struggles with anger or the parallels between Superman and Jesus or between Black Widow and a ruthless Bible heroine, your favorite heroes and heroines (and even villains) have much to teach. Boys and girls alike will also enjoy points of interest like the history and background of each superhero, shared by author and lifelong fan Ed Strauss. Read on, True Believer, and may you draw inspiration and encouragement from the characters and stories that you know and love from comicbook pages and big screen movies alike.

This fantastic resources divides the Bible into 1,500- to 1,800-word readings from Genesis to Revelation. You'll be encouraged not only through God's Word but also with short devotional insights that accompany each Bible reading.

This book includes answers to 101 important faith questions of 5- to 8-year-olds, giving moms and dads the tools you need to engage your children in kid-friendly, faith-building conversations.

365 Essential Questions from the Bible examines the many questions God asks His people as He delivers truth through His word.

"It's never too soon to know the Bible...and here's a fantastic resource for readers ages 5-8! Explaining the familiar story learned from their earliest days in church, Know Your Bible for Kids--Noah's Ark is based on the two-million selling handbook Know Your Bible and describes life in Noah's time, how the ark was built, how the animals rode out the storm, and what happened after the flood"--Page [4] of cover.

Everyone talks about heaven and life after death. . .but what are they really like? Find out in Heaven Illustrated--The Inside Story from the Bible.

These brief devotional sketches of the 100 most important prayers in the Bible provide thought-provoking inspirational takeaways and will encourage you to deepen your own prayer life.

There’s a reason the Bible has stood the test of time—actually, many reasons. And Why the Bible Makes Sense explains just why you can trust God’s Word. Here are 75 easy-to-read entries on why the Bible as we know it is trustworthy—from its origin as a written (not oral) record, to the care professional scribes used in copying the texts, to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, to the confirmation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. And then there are the teachings—the highest moral aspirations on earth. Find out here why the Bible makes sense. . . as history, as ultimate truth, as guide for life.

When you have questions about your final forwarding address as a Christian, turn to What the Bible Says about Heaven. This quick reference provides a topically arranged, easy-to-read resource on the heavenly subjects in scripture. Explore your ultimate home—through relevant scriptures, biblical insights, and quotes from Christian leaders like D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon. It's excellent for personal use or ministry opportunities.

Can you really trust the Bible? And if so, and you really understand it? The answer to both questions is yes—as this book makes plain. Here, under one cover, are two powerful titles that make God’s Word accessible to any reader: Answers to Your Bible Questions, providing clear, concise, encouraging responses to 75 questions skeptics raise about scripture; and Understand Your Bible, which explains just how to read God’s Word—from the perspective of its historic, geographic, literary, and other contexts. This powerful book will start you on a journey of understanding that can truly change your life!

Can we trust the Bible’s claims of truth? Does it really make sense? How do we know where it actually came from? Get clear, easy-to-read answers here! Most of us have wondered about something in the Bible—and our world is only too happy to turn those legitimate questions into doubts. In Answers to Your Bible Questions, you’ll find 75 of those tough questions—the kind raised by skeptics—along with clear, intellectually and spiritually satisfying answers. Yes, you can trust the Bible. Find out why here!

Men have questions? God has answers! Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men's Edition is a compilation of hundreds of Bible verses, categorized under dozens of key life topics. Drawing from varied Bible translations for ease of reading, this book features subjects such as Brothers, Competitiveness, Emotions, Exercise, Fatherhood, Leadership, Legacy, Lust, Mentoring, Service, Sports, and Temptation. Each category is accompanied by a contemporary "life application" introduction, while quotations, prayers, and brief devotional thoughts are also scattered throughout--making Bible Wisdom for Your Life: Men's Edition your one-stop resource for encouragement, challenge, and hope.

If you enjoy J. R. R. Tolkien--even if you're new to his classic stories--you'll love A Hobbit Devotional featuring 60 humorous, challenging, and encouraging devotionals. Soon to be a major motion picture, The Hobbit has fascinated readers for more than 70 years. Now, this tale of humble folk who overcome fear, discouragement, and despair through steadfastness, courage, and hope forms the basis of a brand-new devotional book. Each reading sketches a scene from The Hobbit, relates it to a contemporary life situation you might experience yourself, and brings in the teaching of a relevant Bible story or verse.

When you have questions about your faith, turn to Explore Your Faith—it provides concise, biblical answers to 75 common questions about the Christian faith. This easy-to-understand guide to faith addresses topics from “How can I know God exists?” and “How can I figure out what God’s will is?” to “Why do we have to keep praying for the same thing?” Each entry also includes discussion questions that are great for further study. Explore Your Faith will encourage you to dig deeper into your faith—and enhance your spiritual growth!