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For those of you who are looking for some very good Bible study resources so as to help you understand and interpret our Bible, here is a list of some of the absolute best aids on this subject matter.

These aids in understanding the Bible contain interpretations of verses that you have a difficult time deciphering the messages they hold for you. For those of you who are serious in your study of Scripture, each one of these aids are truly indispensable.

1. “The Illustrated Guide to Biblical History” by Kendell Easley

This book is for those who need an overview of the history of the Christian faith. The topic is presented in a very easy-to-understand and follow manner. With this book, you can easily locate characters and events in the right sequence as they occurred in the Bible. Colored photographs and maps are also included in this edition so it is easy to grasp the incredible events that are narrated in the Bible.

2. “The Three-In-One Bible Reference Companion” by Thomas Nelson

This is one of my absolute favorites as far as a Bible reference guide. It is a combination concordance, topical index and dictionary. You can look up the meaning of a word for its definition, and right underneath the word will be all of the Scripture verses that will have that word in it. All of the words and topics are listed alphabetically so that you can find what you are looking for a very fast glance. This book combines the best features of a Bible dictionary, concordance and encyclopedia. All of the most important words listed in the Bible are in this book.

3. “Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary” edited by Trent Butler

This Bible reference book, which was first published in 1991, has become one of the fastest selling aid. This edition contains definitions on the main words that can be found in the Bible, 600 colored photographs, illustrations and charts. It also contains updated archaeological information in different excavation sites in Jerusalem and a very thorough and very complete Bible dictionary.

4. “Holman Bible Handbook” by David Dockery

This book provides information on all 66 books of the Bible as well as good commentary on all key themes and sections. This book also includes full-color photos, illustrations, charts and maps of events that are narrated in the Scriptures. Everything presented in a nice and easy to understand format that is appropriate even for beginners. This kind of reference tool will help readers learn more about the Bible and using this would save you years of research that you may want to do yourself.

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End Time Book Reviews

For those of you who are looking for some very good Bible study resources so as to help you understand and interpret our Bible, here is a list of some of the absolute best aids on this subject matter.

In these Bible aids you will find every single verse of the Bible properly interpreted for you when you are having a hard time in deciphering what a particular Scripture verse may mean. For those of you who are serious in your study of Scripture, each one of these aids are truly indispensable.

1. “The Illustrated Guide to Biblical History” by Kendell Easley

This book is for those who need an overview of the history of the Christian faith. The topic is presented in a very easy-to-understand and follow manner. With this book, you can easily locate characters and events in the right sequence as they occurred in the Bible. Colored photographs and maps are also included in this edition so it is easy to grasp the incredible events that are narrated in the Bible.

2. “The Three-In-One Bible Reference Companion” by Thomas Nelson

This is one of my favorite Bible reference guides. The book is a combination concordance, contains a topic index and glossary of terms. Each word entry contains a definition and the particular Bible verse where it can be found. This is a book that makes it easy for you to browse through topics as these are arranged in an alphabetical order. All of the most important words listed in the Bible are in this book.

3. “Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary” edited by Trent Butler

This particular Bible reference book has become one of the best selling reference tools since it was first published back in 1991. This book has very good definitions on all of the main words in the Bible, along with 600 full color photos, illustrations and charts to help explain the meaning of the words to you. It also has some of the latest archaeological information from some of the different Jerusalem excavations. Very thorough and very complete Bible dictionary.

4. “Holman Bible Handbook” by David Dockery

This book provides information on all 66 books of the Bible as well as good commentary on all key themes and sections. This book also includes full-color photos, illustrations, charts and maps of events that are narrated in the Scriptures. Everything presented in a nice and easy to understand format that is appropriate even for beginners. This kind of reference tool will help readers learn more about the Bible and using this would save you years of research that you may want to do yourself.

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End Time Book Reviews

For those of you who are looking for good bottom-line knowledge on end time events as specifically prophesied to occur by our Lord through His Word, here is a list of some of the best books on this hot topic. All of these authors are true experts in this field and you cannot go wrong with all of their teachings on this subject.

The authors of the books chosen in this section are highly regarded as experts in the field. The writers will help people understand the Book of Revelation, which is considered as the most important book in the Bible.

I believe we are truly living in the end times and each Christian should have some of this bottom-line knowledge under their belts. The books would provide information that would expound the subject to both Christians who believe in the end times and non-Christians who sense, in their own way, that the end time events are starting to come to pass..

“Are We Living in the End Times?” by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins

Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins, who also wrote the popular “Left Behind” series have written a factual book on all of the main events that are expected to occur in the end times that would lead to the visible return of Jesus to earth. Mr. LaHaye has written several good non-fiction, factual books on end time events and I believe this to be one of his better books. The details of the end times are provided as well as Scripture verses that back up the facts.

“Revelation Unveiled” By Tim LaHaye

This book in particular is the best I have seen from him to-date. Besides going into the end time events that will be occurring leading up to Jesus’ 2nd coming to our earth, he goes further into all of this showing what is going to happen in the 1000 year millennium kingdom when Jesus will literally rule this earth from the city of Jerusalem – and then what we will get with the final ending to all of it – the New Heaven and New Earth. This is not only the best book he has done to-date, but it is one of the best books on this topic we have to-date in the Body of Christ. I can’t recommend this particular book highly enough.

“The End Times Controversy” by Tim LaHaye

Tim has written another good book on end times, but this one is to answer some of the critics who have a hard time in interpreting the Bible from more of a literal point of view. There is a big debate whether or not there will be a rapture, whether or not a real antichrist will really come, etc. Tim answers many of these questions in this book. Highly recommend this book if you want answers to some of the debates going on with this topic.

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This article will give you some good ideas on the benefits of artificial Christmas Wreaths

Let’s face it, the moment you hear “artificial Christmas wreaths,” you automatically think about those ugly plastic wreaths that you hang outside your door during the Christmas season. This might have been true decades ago, but today even artificial wreaths hardly look artificial at all. Walking into a store and checking out these “plastic wreaths,” will definitely give you a bit of a surprise since they look so real and far from plastic. Similar to artificial Christmas trees, the quality of artificial Christmas wreaths have improved throughout the decades.

However, before we go on any further, let’s back up and discover how this practice of placing and using wreaths came about. In pagan worship, the wreath was used as sign that a person or individual, whom the wreath was bestowed, received divine favor from the gods. The circle in the wreath was a symbol of eternity, since the circle shape has no beginning and end. This belief was held high by Druids during ancient times. Since time went on, the different beliefs intermingled with each other and the meaning of the Christmas wreath has changed as well, particularly into what we know now.

Christianity took the wreath to mean and symbolize the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on his crucifixion day. Christians already have their own spin on the meaning of the circle. Although it still symbolized eternity, it is taken to mean the eternal love of Christ when he died for everybody’s sins.

No matter what kind of wreath you use, whether it be traditional wreaths or artificial Christmas wreaths, knowing what the meaning and history of wreaths will give you a better appreciation for it.

When looking for the right wreath, you have two choices; either you get traditional Christmas wreaths or artificial Christmas wreaths.

There are many advantages to having artificial wreaths as opposed to having authentic ones. Here are a few reasons below:

They retain their “freshness.” Authentic wreaths require plenty of care and attention. They have to be taken cared for properly in order to retain their freshness. However, with artificial wreaths, you don’t have to worry about it. It will look fresh and new from the moment you buy it, up until you take it out of the box to reuse by next year.

They have variety. Artificial Christmas wreaths have different colors, designs, and sizes that you can definitely find the right one that suits your needs. If you want a specific color or size, you will find that your options could be endless.

They are easy to handle. Another great thing about these kinds of wreaths is that they do not get deformed easily. They also do not fade. Some wreaths you can buy half done, so that you can easily add your own creativity to them and turn them into something that showcases your personality and style.

Artificial Christmas wreaths are truly a great piece of décor to have for the holiday season. Knowing its significance just makes it a whole lot more meaningful every time you look at it hanging in front of your door.

You can also get some discounts on artificial Prelit Christmas Trees and Christmas Ornaments

If you are a self-confessed bookworm, then you are probably always on the lookout for a good read. While there may be thousands of published books readily available out there, there are sadly only a fraction that would prove to be worth your time. A great way to find a book worth reading is to actually read book reviews from reliable sources. The Internet offers the best review sources, allowing you to access valuable book reviews from experts.

“Approval Addiction: Overcoming Your Need to Please Everyone” by Joyce Meyer

Joyce Meyer, I believe, is one of the best Bible teachers we have to-date. She provides a good commentary and insight on the problem that many of us face today, that of trying to please everyone and anyone. I would highly recommend this book who has this particular problem, which is manifested through the way they relate and interact with other people.

2. “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer

This is yet another great and very solid book from the same author. Every Christian must learn how to walk in the Spirit and do things according to His ways. Learning how to steer clear from negative thoughts can help us resist temptations.

The devil will always attempt to lure you to the dark side with your mind. This book is said to be one of the best Joyce Meyer has ever written, expertly delivering a powerful and enlightening piece that can be an instrumental in the spiritual development of a person.

“Be Anxious For Nothing: The Art of Casting Your Cares and Resting in God” by Joyce Meyer

In the fast-paced, high-stress world in which we now all live in, many people are having a hard time in finding any true peace. One of the greatest commands given to us by our Lord is to learn how to be anxious for nothing. Joyce does a very good job in covering the appropriate Scripture verses on this command and some of the ways you can learn how to do this in your own personal life.

She uses the lessons that she has learned herself as she admits that she also used to worry and complain constantly about everything. When she was able to grasp this powerful truth from God’s Word, she then learned to used this to change her mindset and applied the lessons in her life. She says that only after going through these that she settled down and enjoy this life to the fullest.

Battlefield of the mind for kids

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The following article is part of our series on doing reviews of some of the best Christian books on the market.

“Thus Saith the Lord” by John Bevere

As great as the gift of prophecy can be, there is the other side to this same coin – and that is when false prophecies are given to people or to churches. Untold harm, misery and torment can be brought onto a person if they are trying to believe and hold onto a false word that really was not coming from the Lord in the first place.

John Bevere does an incredible job in explaining the flip side to this gift and gives real life experiences of people have had their lives totally ruined as a result of following a false word given to them by either a false prophet or from a prophet who just made a simple mistake. This book is major must-read for any pastor and for any believer who believes in this gift for today.

“Prophets and Personal Prophecies (Prophets 1)” by Bill Hamon

This book is a volume 1 of a 3 volume set by this author who is also a recognized prophet in the Body of Christ. The author has written 3 fascinating and highly informative volumes on those who have been called to walk in this gift by the Lord. There are actually 3 volumes that tackle on the development of the Lord’s prophets as well as how people with the same calling should respond and deal with such gift. Hamon has been known to have learned a lot about the various trial and errors he has gone through in this personal journey.

The other two volumes are:

a) “Prophets and the Prophetic Movement, Vol. 2 – God’s Prophetic Move Today (Prophets 2)

b) “Prophets Pitfalls and Principles: God’ Prophetic People Today (Prophets 3)

For budding and developing prophets, these three volumes are recommended together with “Developing Your Prophetic Gifting” written by Graham Cooke. These 4 books, along with the two mentioned above from John Sandford, may be the 6 best books that we have on the developing of this gift in the Body today.

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“Paul – A Man of Grit and Grace” by Charles Swindoll

The life of Paul is narrated in this book by Mr. Swindol. In this book about Paul, who I believe is the greatest apostle of the NT, provides facts about him as well as details of his journey and adventure with the Lord. In this story, there are many lessons to learn and applied in one’s personal sojourn with the Lord.

“David: A Man of Passion and Destiny” by Charles Swindoll

Revered as one of the greatest kings of Israel, King David’s life is narrated by Mr. Swindoll in this book. God gave King David two of the highest compliments one could ever have: one is when He said that David was a man after His own heart. The other compliment is that David will obey God’s will for his life. Aside from relating the main parts of the king’s life, the author also tells how he ended up as one of the greatest saints in the OT.

“Handbook of Todays’ Religions” by Josh McDowell

This particular book presents a great reference book for individuals searching for some basic information in the majority of false religions all over the world as well as the many identified areas of occult and the New Age Movement. This book also goes into some of the fundamentals of secular areas such as atheism, secular humanism and Marxism. This is a solid book that would provide a wealth of knowledge the important areas of religion that are readily available at your fingertips.

“Sparkling Gems From the Greek” by Rick Renner

This book is an excellent daily devotional. Rick Renner is one of the very best teachers in the Body of Christ. In this gem of a book, he has a specific teaching for every day of the week. What is unique in his teaching style is that he will translate words from the original Greek that the New Testament was written in.

So as to help readers understand the specific words being used in each of the Scripture verses, 1,000 in-depth Greek word studies aside from the 365 daily devotions are provided in the book. The author discusses different topics in this anointed book that you can’t go wrong with this compilation of solid biblical teachings. It is in the Bible that we grow in knowledge and grace of the Lord. The reader will definitely experience spiritual growth if one meditates on the preacher’s teachings and writings.

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“Your Best Life Now” by Joel Osteen

This book has become a national bestseller. This man truly flows with knowledge and revelation from the Lord and you cannot go wrong with any of his solid biblical teachings. He has one of the biggest churches in America.

While there are a number of personalities out there that has openly criticized his writing, branding him as overly seeker-sensitive in most of his sermons, his book clearly conveys deep understanding and wisdom about God and our personal callings -delivered in the most practical and down-to-earth way.

“God’s Generals: Why They Succeeded” by Roberts Liardon

This book is for readers who want to learn more about the saints of the past like Smith Wigglesworth, Kathryn Kuhlmann, Aimee Semple Mcpherson and Marie Woodworth-Etter. This edition contains short narratives about their ministries, how they started and some note-worthy incidents that have occurred in their ministries for the Lord.

This book is a fascinating read into saints who were not afraid to push the envelope with God and how they learned how to walk with some of the highest levels of the anointing that any human has ever walked before. There is much to learn from both their successes and some of their failures. This is the only book.Iknow that goes into very good basic detail into all of these people’s lives.

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“The Holy Spirit” by Billy Graham

This is yet another good and solid book that primarily centers on the Holy Spirit, written from one of the greatest evangelist of all time, Billy Graham. In this book, he discusses about the nine gifts and the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit and also shows how the Holy Spirit convicts and leads sinners back to the Lord to achieve eternal salvation. This book becomes one of the most influential books that will help ordinary people in the journey in this thing we all call life.

“Maximizing the Moment: God’s Action Plan for Your Life” by T. D. Jakes

T.D. Jakes is without contest known and hailed as one of the greatest teachers and pastors we have today. For those people who have personally seen him preach and teach through his popular TV program, will openly concede that he is no doubt one of the most anointed speakers, effortlessly giving motivation to ordinary people to listen to God’s calling for each and everyone. He is said to be an intense and on-fire teachers ever to preach today.

The readers are taught how to do their best in whatever field God is calling them to do in their life. He covers how to get released from your hurtful past and how to face and overcome obstacles. He talks about overcoming roadblocks that you could face when you submits your life to God and walk in the path He has set for you.

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