SPANISH SPEAKERS: Great New Christian Resource: Eschatology/Prophecy: Las Huellas del Mesias

Here is a great resource for those interested in Biblical prophecy.  The title in English is "Footsteps of the Messiah."If you are interested in this book, here is the link to its description:

Las Huellas del Mesías

AUTISTIC SPECTRUM: "Christian Parents of Autistic Kids"

I encountered this site on FaceBook and it appears to be a sharing and caring support center for parents and caregivers of children on the autistic spectrum.

Christian Parents of Autistic Kids

Prior to establishing this FaceBook site, the person who initiated it maintained a blog with the same title.  If you wish to view older posts on that blog, here is the link:

Older blog about Christian Parents of Autistic Kids

I hope someone will find these links useful! I see another blog listed, and I shall put the link, below:

The Blessings of Parenting a Child with Autism

As we should all realize, there are many different autism experiences -- they are not all "Rain Man," nor are they all another place on the "spectrum."  No doubt, however, some of the blessings will apply to many situations, whereas others may not be quite so applicable to an individual case, right?

An author, Janice Nicholson, parent of two teens on the autistic spectrum, speaks to some of the more difficult areas of her experience with this article:

Tighten Your Grasp and Worship When Life Gets Tough

Christian Gospel in Many Languages: KING of GLORY film in Arabic

ARABIC "King of Glory" film can be found at this link:

موارد باللغة العربية

The Book of Proverbs: Want the Inside Scoop? A Rose Publishing Pamphlet Review

"Proverbs" -- a pamphlet in Rose Publishing's Wisdom for Living series

If I were trying to describe the Book of Proverbs and the reasons for it reading it to someone unacquainted with this book of the Bible, I think I might have a problem.  First of all, I wouldn't know all that the writer of this pamphlet does. Secondly, however, the feeling that there are, here, many beads on a string would discourage such an attempt, since, despite their obvious value, how would one organize them?  In this pamphlet, Proverbs, however, we find that the author has organized the many proverbs into sections that show us the structure of the book, and into yet others that show us how righteousness plays out in daily life. We, moreover, find some cautions on the use of proverbs and also are warned that a proverb in the hands of a fool just might not have a right application. Proverbs is compared with other wisdom literature in the Bible, and in the world. Altogether, I find this pamphlet very valuable and interesting. I received a free copy in return for a frank review.

Nine-Hour Biblical Counseling Institutes from Hope for the Heart

Here is the link to many  free past 9-hour sessions with June Hunt on counseling topics from a Biblical perspective:

Biblical Counseling Institute seminars


There is no cost now involved in watching these videotaped sessions. 

Rose Publishing REVIEW: The Super-Sized Book of Bible Puzzles

After perusing the contents of the Super-Sized Book of Bible Puzzles, I have to conclude that this is one of the most useful products that Rose Publishing has put out.  If you are one of those Sunday School teachers who has in hand an excellent curriculum, but one lacking in follow-up activities that do not just review the lesson, but that stimulate thought about it, then this is the book for you!   The activities are not only useful, but varied, including puzzles of different types, hidden pictures, and so, so many of the well-known stories of both Old and New Testaments are included, in some cases, with several episodes, each with its separate treatment.   This book could also be very useful in the home: many parents love to read Bible stories to their children -- here is the part where listeners get to reflect further on what they have heard, at a child level. Applications of the truths taught are discussed. Rose Publishing gave me an advance copy in return for a frank review.

Rose Publishing Review: Care that is Unique for You and For Me: "PSALM 23"

The role of a shepherd, as seen in all passages of the Bible, is outlined here, and, by studying these roles, we can see that we are in dire need of each of them as we muddle through the passages of life like the meandering sheep that we often are.  "Sometimes I'm up; sometimes I'm down," the African-American spiritual intones, and that is so often the case. And, whether we need comfort from enemies, even before their presence, or chastening with a rod, or assuagement of grief, or protection from dire danger, the Psalm speaks to it all.  A grandchild of a recently-deceased friend of mine told how her grandmother would select little gift items, lay them by, to give at some point to each grandchild.  No item was the same: each would be unique to the child's nature and interests.  Care, in this Psalm, is not only "just right," but "just right for me," in any given instance. And, best of all, in the end, our dwelling-place is His. I received a free advance copy in return for a frank review

A New Vietnamese Bible: Now Availabe

Check out this post at Bible Gateway -- it is all about a new Vietnamese Bible.  It is now online -- what a convenience!  Here's the link!

New Vietnamese Bible

Giăng 3:16New Vietnamese Bible (NVB)

16 Vì Đức Chúa Trời yêu thương nhân loại, đến nỗi đã ban Con Một của Ngài, để ai tin nơi Ngài sẽ không bị hư mất nhưng được sự sống vĩnh phúc.

New Vietnamese Bible (NVB)

New Vietnamese Bible. Used by permission of VBI (www.nvbible.org)

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Do You Want Theological/Biblical Training in These Languages -- Hindi, Swahili, Spanish, or Arabic?

www.BiblicalTraining.org has done it in a big way!  This site, which has many courses on it given by well-known theological and biblical training professors, is now offering a good many of its courses in languages other than English.  As mentioned above, these languages are HINDI, SWAHILI, SPANISH and ARABIC.

The type of training is of various types:  there are foundational courses for those new to the faith, or new to foundations; ministry courses to help in various church endeavours; courses to aid in eldership; courses about Biblical theology; and courses in many other aspects.

Interested, for yourself or for a friend?  The link is below:

Biblical Training Courses in Hindi, Swahili, Spanish and Arabic

When you go to this page, click on the language name at the top right hand of the page!   

Joni Eareckson Tada: A Video About Christians and Suicide

You probably know the biography of Joni Earekson Tada, but, if you don't, you can find it on Wikipedia at Joni Earekson Tada or on her website at Joni's Bio.  Joni, an advocate for those with disabilities, speaks, on this particular occasion, to the issue of physician-assisted suicide:

Joni Eareckson Tada on Physician-Assisted Suicide

Exciting! Materials from Ariel Ministries Now Available in Russian, Hebrew, Afrikaans, French and Hungarian

Those of you who have read or studied the basic Bible study teachings of Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum in English will undoubtedly vouch for their fine quality and for their foundational nature.  Now, friends who wish to study in Russian, Hebrew, Afrikaans, French and/or Hungarian have the same opportunity, and more materials are being translated into these languages all the time.  Here is a page from which these resources may be accessed:

The Link 

If you have never studied with Dr. Fruchtenbaum before, and wish to see this series in English, here is that link:

English Language Link

God and Money: Book Review

What is money? How can more of it be gotten? The authors of the book “God and Money,” both Harvard MBAs, have investigated, with the dispassionate eyes of scholars of such matters, the question of money, but from, however, a longitudinal study of this subject in the Bible. The result is a passionate answer to the question, phrased in Schaefferian fashion, of “How shall we then give?”  I found this volume to be very comprehensive, and, in fact, holistic, since it did not look only at proportional giving and its blessings, but at the whole of the wealth of a Christian believer, including spending, and the timing of spending on essentials, on entertainment, travel, the paying down of loans, the leaving of inheritances, the aid one might provide to children, and so on.   It also dealt with bang for the buck issues in giving to missions and other worthy causes.  Like others, the authors deal,also, with the question of putting a cap on income.  A guilt-free treatment of this subject: enjoy!
I received an advance copy of this book in return for a dispassionate review.

A Bible Study on a Page

A Bible Study on a Page A review of Rose Publishing's pamphlet:  "Samson" I think that what impressed me most about this study of Samson was its comprehensiveness, given the fact that everything was included within the bounds of a pamphlet! In fact, if someone were to go on vacation, or to fly abroad, then to find an opportunity arising for a Bible study, the pages of this booklet would bring out the major points, and the questions listed below would give areas for contemplation. I think the author hit the most important part: that Samson, though notably erring, had a great and gracious God who heard his prayers and who used him as a deliverer, despite his salient weaknesses. As is usual for Rose Publishing offerings, there are maps, background information, clear explanations and a colorful, attractive format. We are not left to guess! The role of a judge in Israel is explained. The contrasting attitudes of Samson's parents are charted. The vow of a Nazirite is outlined. All very good! I received a pamphlet in return for a frank review.

A Balanced Approach to Fasting: a review of the Rose Publishing pamphlet

A Balanced Approach to Fasting

"What the Bible Says About Fasting," a Rose Publishing pamphlet

Fasting, as a topic, is not one of the most common themes in modern evangelical literature -- in fact, it is almost strange to us. So, many questions may arise: is it Biblical? Is it required? What are its purposes? Are there different types of fasting? Are there wrong ways of going about fasting? Who, in the Bible, fasted? What if my medical condition is not good for fasting? All of these questions, and more, are answered in the pamphlet "Fasting," in the series "What the Bible says about..." Thankfully, this latter phrase dictates the scope of the booklet -- it really is about the Biblical view. Helpful aspects are the headings, which organize the booklet, and, especially, a very useful chart that cites each instance of fasting found in the Bible, tells who is doing it, what type of fasting is being done, the purpose, and the result. Suitable cautions are given with regard to one or two less worthy motives for fasting. I received a copy in return for a review.