After having several children, parents often feel as though they are fairly well-equipped to take on the challenge of another. The Crucible's Fire paints a picture of God's faithfulness in trial as He holds one family in the loving and protective crucible of His hands, refining them into a clearer image of the Son, as they walk through the joy, and pain, of raising a special needs child while balancing work, children, and ministry.

"The Crucible's Fire" paints a picture of God's steadfast love through trials as he holds one family in the loving and protective crucible of his faithfulness. Strengthen your own trust in God's refining faithfulness as you join this family through the joys and pains of raising a special needs child.

Moments of decision. Your life is full of them, and how you respond can have lifelong impact. The decision process can be as intense as a crucible—a vessel in a refining fire, a place where precious substances are tested, purified, and strengthened. In Crucible, we witness how faith, trust, fear, truth, despair, sacrifice, and humility refined David and drew him closer to the heart of God. We learn that God will use the choices we make to transform us into people after His own heart—and shape our lives forever.

For years, Phil Tuttle and Walk Thru the Bible have blessed my church and me with innovative instruction and reliable resources for teaching and preaching. So when I discovered they were publishing a book and study series on one of my favorite Bible personalities, I got excited! Blessings await all who climb into life's crucible with David. -Dr. Ed Young, Senior Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas Crucible: The Choices that Change Your Life Forever Moments of decision. Your life is full of them, and how you respond can have lifelong impact. The decision process can be as intense as a crucible-a vessel in a refining fire, a place where precious substances are tested, purified, and strengthened. That's a picture of the process God uses in our lives. When the heat is on, what decisions will we make? What kind of character rises to the surface? David, Israel's shepherd king, faced critical choices throughout his life, and we can learn a lot from how he handled them. In Crucible, we witness how faith, trust, fear, truth, despair, sacrifice, and humility refined David and drew him closer to the heart of God. We learn that God will use the choices we make to transform us into people after His own heart-and shape our lives forever. Available as a DVD series Watch the Preview www.crucibleseries.com 1.800.361.6131 Phil Tuttle, President Walk Thru the Bible Ministries Phil travels the world teaching, equipping, and encouraging pastors and leaders to share God's word with the underserved and unreached. Phil received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education and Bible from Wheaton College and a Master of Theology in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Phil and Ellen have been married more than 30 years and have two adult children, Emily and Philip.

What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change? Exploring the qualities of adaptive leadership within churches and nonprofit organizations, Tod Bolsinger deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back, showing how leaders can become both stronger and more flexible.

Paul M. Lederach presents the stories and dream-visions of Daniel with wisdom drawn from years of developing curriculum materials and teaching and preaching in the church. He sees in Daniel a persistent call to endurance and loyality to God, even while believers suffer for their faith, pray for deliverance, and speak truth to kings. God’s reign is ever present and moving to fullness in God's own way. Although ruling beasts may rampage for a while, God is sovereign over history and cuts their time short. This Old Testament apocalyptic book interprets ancient history through signs and symbols. It predicts a future in which martyrs are raised to everlasting life and share in the triumph of God’s kingdom, which shall fill the whole earth.

Author Gavin Anthony lost his job, his health, his reputation, his girlfriend, and his dreams for the future. It was there---in the midst of the dark, lonely unknown---that he learned the truth about human brokenness and God's restorative ways. In The Refiner's Fire Anthony shares the inspiring, life-transforming lessons he has discovered about suffering. He explores biblical truths that will forever change how you look at the hard times in life: --God is still good, even when we hurt. --God uses suffering to make us more like Him. --Even---and especially---when life is tough, God is working out His plan. --We are not alone in our pain. The Refiner's Fire moves beyond cliche answers about suffering and offers a comforting, hope-filled perspective on God's purpose in pain. This book is an Adult Sabbath School companion book.

In Volume Three, "The Crucible," the saga of John Taylor's life story continues with gripping suspense and poignant accounts of heartbreak and betrayal. In the previous chronical, "The Keys," John enjoyed the influence of strong godly mentors, who are now removed. Left without their timely counsel, will John survive the crucible, the Refiner's fire that tests and tries his faith? Will he lean on God, trusting Him in his battles, or will he trust in his own strength?John returns home from his thirteen-month sea voyage a changed man, no longer a polished aristocrat. He has been transformed into a roughhewn seafarer, matured in every way. His faith is rock-solid as he reengages his life as a Londoner. While aboard the ship, John preached the weekly sermons and he passionately desires to continue his calling to minister the Gospel message. He is given the opportunity to preach in a small church outside London, where he makes a dramatic impact on the parishioners. Weeks later, he meets a traveling preacher who inspires him to take the liberating power of the Good News to the countryside commoner.Upon his return from the sea, John continues his engagement with Mary Van Zandt and they soon marry. He chooses to heed a scriptural precedent found in Deuteronomy, describing how a newly married man should spend his first year of marriage unfettered from responsibilities to "bring happiness to his wife." His decision yields enormous rewards for his marriage, providentially compressing years of marital bliss into a single year.

A stone-faced neurosurgeon entered the conference room and matter-of-factly delivered the news. With a few words, he shattered our hope. Fifty percent of children with medulloblastoma survived five years and of those, not all were tumor free. Faced with this grim prognosis, we began the fight for our daughter's life. I longed for the encouragement of a survivor who lived fully after this devastating diagnosis. Emerging from the Crucible shares one family's story of adversity - fear - faith - struggle - suffering - hope - survival - celebration of life. Be encouraged! There is life after the diagnosis of cancer. God continues to work in and through our lives. He uses the agonizing situations in our life to refine us and shape us to be all He created us to be.

Raw, real, and relatable, this book is your guide to navigating life's fires. Bianca Olthoff is here to show that our struggles and hardships may be the fire that refines us instead of destroys us, brings us hope instead of despair, and leads us right into the arms of a God who loves us. Play with Fire, the debut book by popular speaker and teacher Bianca Juarez Olthoff, is the reminder that God isn't waiting until you have more resources or a spouse or a job so he can use you. He's ready to use you now. Using the mythical creature, the Phoenix, which was also referenced by early church leaders, she parallels this story with God's work in her own life, highlighting the beauty of reinvention with fire as both the impetus and the method for change. Olthoff reminds us that we serve a God who is redemptive and can take the worst situations and use them for His glory. Play With Fire is a Bible-infused message that will help women discover: The way out of the middle is moving forward The personal and powerful nature of the Holy Spirit The power and sacrifice of transformation The unique calling and purpose of life involves transformation With Olthoff's distinct style, strong storytelling gifts, and powerful bible teaching, Play with Fire will remind readers that God has huge dreams for them. In Bianca's words, "He's whispering in the wind and speaking through the fire and shouting in silence the extraordinary dream He is birthing in you. His dream for you is far greater than the dream you have for yourself. It's not your identity or income or influence that will make this happen. Like Zechariah 4:6 says, "'It's not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord." It's time to play with fire. Study guide and video study also available.