Understanding how to balance earthly and heavenly citizenship without compromising accountability to God has been an issue for many Christians since the beginning of human government. Citizens of the Kingdom shares historical perspectives and wisdom from the Word to help you recognize what belongs to God and what He has entrusted to government. Discover how you can pray for persons in leadership, honor their authority, and respectfully disagree.
All Creation Sings
During his many years of missionary work in India, Dr. Paul Brand developed a great appreciation for the natural world and its magnificent Creator. In this booklet, he shows how the soil under our feet can teach us many things about the soil of our hearts. Challenging us to see who we are as children of God through the beauty and wonder of His handiwork, Dr. Brand also reminds us of the responsibility God has given us to take proper care of His creation.
Dr. Paul Brand is known for his missionary work in India, his medical research, and his work as a surgeon. Dr. Brand was designated Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.
Studies In Contrast: Resolving Alleged Contradictions In The Bible
The Bible can sometimes appear to send mixed messages; however, getting a better understanding of the seeming inconsistencies can help you see things in their proper time and place. In this booklet, you’ll find illustrations of contrasting ideas of Scripture to help you gain a broader perspective on two sides of the same truth and also discover the overall unity, consistency, and reliability of the Bible.
Why Israel Can’t Be Ignored
Since the days of Abraham, no other nation has been as blessed or as troubled as the people of Israel. In this booklet, Mart De Haan shares biblical insights on the land and people of Israel and how the past, present, and future of a nation chosen by God will impact the entire world. Gain a better understanding of God’s protection for His chosen people and their mission to reveal to the world the God of all creation.
Mart DeHaan, grandson of Our Daily Bread Ministries founder, Dr. M. R. DeHaan, and son of former president, Richard W. DeHaan, has served with the ministry for more than 30 years. Mart is heard regularly on the Discover the Word radio program and is seen on Day of Discovery television.
C.S. Lewis: The Story Of A Converted Mind
Situations of pain and loss can challenge your religious beliefs. In this study, author Dennis Fisher takes you down the long and winding road of C. S. Lewis’s conversion to faith in Christ. Discover how your whole perspective on life can change when you allow God to transform your imagination, mind, conscience, and expectations.
Right & Wrong: A Case For Moral Absolutes
How do we resolve the difficult moral issues that separate our society? Find out how you can tell truth from error as author Herb Vander Lugt shares profound insight from God’s Word that gives absolute standards of right and wrong. Discover how you can depend on God’s Spirit for direction to help you survive in a world of changing values.
Spiritual Living In A Secular Culture
How can you maintain your personal faith in God in the midst of a constantly deteriorating and even hostile culture? Author Bill Crowder shares insight from the life of Daniel that will challenge you to examine your own lifestyle. Discover how you can live a life of distinction, confidence, courage, and devotion when you live your life to honor God.
Bill Crowder joined the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff after more than 20 years in the pastorate. Bill works closely with Mart DeHaan as vice president of teaching content. Bill is heard regularly on the Discover the Word radio program and spends much of his time in a Bible-teaching ministry for Christian leaders around the world.
Windows On The World: A Comparison Of Major Worldviews
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have been born into another home, culture, or religious system? In this booklet, author Dennis Fisher summarizes and compares seven major worldviews and shows how each one attempts to answer certain basic questions of life.
Violence: Why It Happens
In a world that is sophisticated and enlightened, the reality of persistent and growing violence is a disturbing contradiction. In this study, author Dan Vander Lugt helps you gain insight into the root and nature of violence from a biblical perspective. Find out why it continues and how you can have hope through Christ even in the midst of hostility.
They Called Me Christ Killer
For hundreds of years, many church leaders have blamed the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, which has caused misunderstanding between Jewish and Christian communities. In this booklet, Dr. Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute, offers a personal, historical, biblical, theological, and practical perspective on who killed Jesus.Find out how Christians and Jewish people can come to an understanding of God’s sovereign plan for Jesus’ death.
Narnia: The Story Behind The Stories
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis has inspired and intrigued both children and adults. In this booklet, author Dennis Fisher examines some of its spiritual parallels to the story of the Bible and offers summaries and explanations for each of the books within this popular children’s fantasy. Discover how you can see the image of Christ as Creator, King, risen Savior, and Friend through the creative writings of C. S. Lewis.
How To Identify A Dangerous Religious Group
Many groups have masked their identity behind religion, offering a spiritual solution to attract those who are searching for answers in life. Author Mart De Haan shares wisdom from Scripture and insights from the experiences of someone who walked the descending staircase of a dangerous religious group. Discover how you can recognize, avoid, and be delivered from the dangerous snares of spiritual abuse.
Mart DeHaan, grandson of Our Daily Bread Ministries founder, Dr. M. R. DeHaan, and son of former president, Richard W. DeHaan, has served with the ministry for more than 30 years. Mart is heard regularly on the Discover the Word radio program and is seen on Day of Discovery television.
The Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction
In the book The Da Vinci Code, author Dan Brown alleges scientific evidence that the New Testament is false testimony—a claim that has caused confusion, doubt, and anger among many faithful followers of Christ. In this booklet, author Dennis Fisher helps you sort out the facts from the fiction. Find out how you can know where the truth begins and ends.
Celebrating The Wonder Of The Wilderness
What can you learn about God in the wild places of the earth? In this study, educator and naturalist Dean Ohlman helps you to find treasures in the wilderness that reveal God’s eternal power and divine nature. Discover how you can pay more attention to the natural world and witness God’s glory in the theater of His creation.
Dean Ohlman is an educator and advocate for Christian environmental ethics and has been a scriptwriter and TV producer for the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Day of Discovery broadcast.
Celebrating The Wonder Of Soil
Dirt is an amazing substance; it is what God used to create Adam. In this study, naturalist Dean Ohlman encourages you to dig deeper into the nature and significance of God’s good earth. Discover how people, animals, and vegetation all have a common factor in the wonder of soil.
Dean Ohlman is an educator and advocate for Christian environmental ethics and has been a scriptwriter and TV producer for the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Day of Discovery broadcast.
Celebrating The Wonder Of Water
Life could never exist without the miracle of water. In this booklet, educator and naturalist Dean Ohlman examines the amazing properties of water and its significance to the human body and to the soul of man. Gain a deeper appreciation for God’s presence in nature and your responsibility as a steward over His creation.
Dean Ohlman is an educator and advocate for Christian environmental ethics and has been a scriptwriter and TV producer for the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Day of Discovery broadcast.
Celebrating The Wonder Of Creation
Rediscover the wonder of God in creation, as educator and naturalist Dean Ohlman takes a look at God and man’s relationship to creation. Gain a better understanding of the importance of faithful stewardship over your body and the world around you and of the promise of future restoration for God’s handiwork.
Dean Ohlman is an educator and advocate for Christian environmental ethics and has been a scriptwriter and TV producer for the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Day of Discovery broadcast.
Are We Alone In The Cosmos?
The possibility of extraterrestrial life has raised questions, even among followers of Christ. How would such a discovery affect the reliability of the Bible? In this booklet, Dr. Vernon Grounds explores the subject and confirms that God and His Word are “big enough” to meet all the challenges of the universe.
Celebrating The Wonder Of A Tree
A world without trees would be a vastly different place. From the very beginning in Genesis, the tree of life defined the spiritual nature of man’s existence and survival. In this study, educator and naturalist Dean Ohlman helps you rediscover what God says about Himself, as revealed through the handiwork of His creation.
Dean Ohlman is an educator and advocate for Christian environmental ethics and has been a scriptwriter and TV producer for the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Day of Discovery broadcast.
AIDS: Finding Hope And Compassion
The AIDS epidemic has grown to such a magnitude that it has become a global challenge not only to find a cure, but also to find hope and compassion for those who are affected. In this study, author Bill Crowder presents the history of the crisis and offers a biblical response. Discover how you can provide a sense of hope and compassion when you display an attitude that mirrors the spirit of Christ.
Bill Crowder joined the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff after more than 20 years in the pastorate. Bill works closely with Mart DeHaan as vice president of teaching content. Bill is heard regularly on the Discover the Word radio program and spends much of his time in a Bible-teaching ministry for Christian leaders around the world.
Questions Skeptics Ask About Messianic Prophecy
Many skeptics doubt there was ever a link between Jesus and the prophets of Israel—arguing that Scripture has been taken out of context or changed to suit the Christian’s purpose. In this booklet, author Herb Vander Lugt takes a closer look at the questions raised by skeptics and shares insight from the Word to help you see Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments.
Do You Believe In Magic? Interacting With The Spirit World
Interest in magic and a fascination with supernatural knowledge and power have become a part of today’s culture. This fascination raises questions in the minds of many. Find out what the Bible has to say about magic, as author Dennis Fisher offers a biblical response to some of the questions you may have regarding popular views of magic, the dangers of experimenting with magic, and the difference between real and make-believe magic.