Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.

Once you have lived inside the world of grief, you are never the same. Your heart beats differently, and your tears flow more often. Your love increases for your circle of people. You learn the sacredness of holding space for grief and the impact it has on you physically, spiritually, and emotionally. To ignore grief is a dangerous act. If you pretend it doesn’t exist, grief will take your mind, body, and soul to places you don’t want to go. I humbly pray that this little book will serve you in some way as you walk this path of grief or are holding hands with those who are brokenhearted. In this world, we are promised grief—but friend, take heart.

"This is a complete revision of the Gold Medallion-winning commentary series. It is up to date in its discussion of theological and critical issues and thoroughly evangelical in its viewpoint."--Publisher description.

This book contains 168 sermon outlines from the beloved book of Psalms by the Reverend Clarence Howell, whose ministerial work spanned some seventy-five years. These sermon outlines are rich in content, biblical truths, inspiration, and instruction. They may be used by preachers, pastors, evangelists, and Sunday school teachers for building a message on many topics found in the Psalms. This book may also be used as a daily devotional reading. Gods Word will have another opportunity to inspire hearts and win souls. Rev. Howell, my father-in-law, earned an associate of arts degree from Wayland Baptist College, a bachelor of arts degree from Hardin Simmons University, and a masters degree in theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Because we live in a broken, fallen world, the feeling of wanderer is easy to come by. And the broken world does not necessarily become easier for the one who becomes Gods child. You have probably had at least one season (if not multiple seasons) where you felt as a wanderer. You live and walk through life moment by moment, day by day, year by year and yet find that youre not sure where youre headed and feel like you carry your cross and struggle with life, alone. Yet all of this must find its end at the feet of the redeeming hope of Gods truth. For the Christian, this feeling is deeper because he knows that, despite the unknown and uncertain life and future that stretches before him, he is not really walking through life aimless, helpless and directionless but rather being led and guided by the unseen God; the Father in Heaven. I have written this book to share with any and all those who feel like theyre alone in their life and their walk after God. In my imperfect poetry and heart, I have sought to reflect and display this truth of God: That we have tangible hope (assurance) to have and hold in this life and keep us in our walk before Him. If you have seen the path before you as uncertain... If you have found yourself a lonely and struggling traveler through life... Or have felt yourself like a leaf being carried by an unseen wind... Then my book is for you. So grasp the Fathers tender hand and let Him lead you through the shadows and light of your life...through His valley of vision.