Canadian Bible Society: 16 books
by Canadian Bible Society
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2015
Today, all over the world, more and more people are able to read and understand the Holy Scriptures in their mother tongue.
Bible translators of the 16th century gave their lives to give us the Scriptures in English. They would be delighted with the current emphasis on making the Bible available...
God Comforts Those Who Mourn
Comfort and Hope from the Bible in your Sorrow
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
The Bible is surprisingly candid about the difficult moments of life. While well-meaning friends and self-help books often offer pat answers, God knows that things get complicated and messy, and that there are times where even he doesn’t seem to make sense. This is particularly the case when...
God is Our Shelter and Strength
Words of Hope from the Bible
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
The Bible is an unusual book in so many ways.
The Scriptures have sometimes been described as an instruction book for life, and they do indeed provide important wisdom and guidance from our Creator about the best way to live fulfilling and happy lives. But while most instructions booklets...
The Lord Keeps You Safe
Words of Assurance from the Bible to Calm Your Fears
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
There are days when our world feels increasingly dangerous – and small!
Even those who have not witnessed acts of terrorism or violence first hand, or who have not lived through a dramatic natural disaster and its consequences, are made aware of the tragic cost and painful aftermath through...
For Families Under Stress
Find Strength in God's Word
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Life seems to move at a much faster pace these days; and family stability is coming under increasing pressure from a variety of economic, educational, and emotional factors. The Bible can be helpful in eyeopening ways for people concerned about families who are trying to cope with the stresses of...
The Lord Hears Your Cries
Hope and Strength from the Bible in the midst of domestic violence
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Dear friend,
If you have been hit or physically harmed by someone you love and trust, or endured the humiliation of abusive language and accusations, or lived in fear because of threats made against you or others you love, then you know the peculiar mix of fear, confusion and guilt that surrounds...
Bible Intro
A Quick First Tour
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2013
The Bible has had a profound impact on our world, yet most people are only vaguely familiar with what it actually contains. Some remember from childhood a few of its most famous stories, and others a few words they've heard quoted at a wedding or a funeral, or even a verse or two that have been turned...
God's Love for Us Is Sure and Strong
Comfort from the Bible for Caregivers
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
There are few things more difficult than watching a loved one being slowly transformed by an illness. As their body weakens and their personality changes, there will be days when it will be difficult to recognize the one we love. As a caregiver, the struggle to cope with the challenges involved in...
Turning to God
From Addiction to Recovery - Finding a Spiritual Path
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
If you are struggling with substance abuse or an out-of-control compulsive habit, you are not alone. Whether because of the impact on your own life – or on those you love – you have realized the negative effects, you know the situation is beyond your control and you’re in despair. You’re not...
Inspire Justice
365-day Devotional On Poverty and Justice
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Poverty, war, famine, disease; there are a lot of things in this world that are unsettling. While the solutions aren’t always so clear to us, God’s Word can be a frequent reminder that everything is under God’s control and that in the end, he will bring justice to all who have been oppressed.
by Chawkat Moucarry
Language: French
Release Date: January 8, 2015
Language: French
Release Date: January 8, 2015
La Bible est le livre le plus répandu, le plus traduit et le plus lu dans le monde.
Pourtant ce livre demeure pour un grand nombre d’hommes et de femmes un livre méconnu, voire inconnu. Plusieurs idées circulent au sujet de la Bible. On dit par exemple qu’elle n’est pas différente...
by Chawkat Moucarry
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2015
No other book in the world is as widely available, as frequently read, or translated into as many languages as the Bible. Nevertheless for many people it remains a book that is misunderstood or even unknown. Many opinions about the Bible are not accurate: it is said to be no different than other historical...
Taste And See
An invitation to read the Bible
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
The Bible arguably contains the greatest stories of all time. It is the most-printed and most-distributed book in the world making it a must-read for all people. Taste and See is an interactive prequel to the Bible to help make it more accessible to anyone who has not read the Bible before. Taste...
by Hartmut Wiens
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
The 14 chapters of this booklet profile some of the challenges that Bible translators face as they seek to restate the Good News from God found in the Bible into other languages. Words that seem so simple and straight forward, as we read them in our familiar language, can suddenly take on an unexpected...
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