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Easter is the most important feast day on the Christian calendar, as people from all over the world gather with family and friends to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The books we have assembled --- both fiction and nonfiction titles --- help honor the true meaning of Easter, as they remind us of the love that Christ showed for us on the cross and His promise of eternal life in Heaven.
 BECAUSE OF THE CROSS
Beverly Courrege
RiverOak Publishing/Cook Communications Ministries
Inspirational
ISBN: 1589193008
Beverly Courrege, author of WWJD: What Would Jesus Do?, weaves simple affirmations of faith, scripture verses and brief meditations to remind readers of all that is theirs because of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross. This book contains a number of simple and penetrating thoughts (such as "There is life after death", "I know how to love" and "Heaven is my home") that will give readers hope and encouragement for the future.
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 CELEBRATE EASTER: Stories, Quotes and Poems to Inspire a Joyous Season
Honor Books/ Cook Communications Ministries
Inspirational
ISBN: 1562921797
The subtitle of this beautiful book says it all. CELEBRATE EASTER is a collection of inspiring quotes, encouraging songs and classic Easter scriptures to help inspire an attitude of worship and gratitude this Easter season.
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 THE CHRIST OF EASTER: Readings for the Season of Resurrection - 48 Days of Devotions
Calvin Miller
Broadman & Holman Publishers
Devotional
ISBN: 0805430962
Acclaimed author Calvin Milller follows the success of his 2002 holiday devotional THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS with THE CHRIST OF EASTER, a collection of forty-eight daily devotions covering the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Reading this book is a great way for you and your family to prepare your hearts for the Easter season.
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 CRIES FROM THE CROSS: A Journey into the Heart of Jesus
Erwin W. Lutzer
Moody Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 0802411118
The cross is widely misunderstood today; many in the world are deeply offended by its powerful truth. Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago, gently leads readers on a journey into the heart of Christ to help them grasp what Christ Himself wants us to know. Jesus was not silent on the cross --- come turn your attention to His cries and be forever changed.
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 EASTER IN MY HEART: Uplifting Stories of Redemption and Hope
compiled and edited by Joe Wheeler
WaterBrook Press
Short Stories
ISBN: 1578562686
For nearly a decade, readers around the world have been entertained, amazed and moved by the heartwarming stories found in Dr. Joe Wheeler's Christmas in My Heart series. Dr. Wheeler --- a scholar of what he calls the "Golden Age of Judeo-Christian stories (1870s-1950s)" --- has compiled one of the most moving collections of Easter stories ever published.
Beyond the eggs, the candy and the colorful baskets that are so prominent during the Easter season lies history's most earth-shattering and revolutionary event. This year, Christians everywhere can honor the true meaning of this day by reading the spiritually enriching and family affirming stories found in this beautiful book.
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 EASTERTIDE: Prayers for Lent Through Easter from The Divine Hours
Phyllis Tickle
Galilee/Doubleday
Devotional
ISBN: 0385511280
Many Christians are new to the practice of daily, formal prayer and are just discovering the powerful benefits of worshipping God this way. EASTERTIDE is a perfect introduction to the ancient tradition of fixed-hour prayer. Beginning with Ash Wednesday and moving through Holy Week to Easter Sunday, Phyllis Tickle --- Contributing Editor in Religion for Publishers Weekly --- provides contemporary Christians with the daily prayers, psalms, readings from the Bible and hymns of praise and worship that appear in the acclaimed larger volume THE DIVINE HOURS: Prayers for Springtime.
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 FIRST LIGHT
Bodie and Brock Thoene
Tyndale House Publishers
Fiction
ISBN: 0842375066
Bodie and Brock Thoene take readers back in time to first-century Jerusalem, just after the massacre of Jews before Passover --- a dark time in the nation's history. Many long to see Yeshua and be healed by him, while others feel threatened and seek to destroy him.
Meet Peniel, a blind beggar who longs to see the True Light. Flee on horseback with Marcus, a Roman centurion searching for Yeshua while on the run from Ceasar. Shudder as government officials plan to assassinate the Galilean prophet. Pray with Zodak, chief shepherd of Israel, for the Messiah he met at the manger. Feel the pain of Susanna and Maenen, a couple in love, forbidden to be together.
The one constant in all of their lives is Yeshua. Both loved and loathed, Yeshua is a man who will forever change their lives --- and the world as we know it.
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 HIS PASSION: Christ's Journey for the Resurrection
Integrity Publishers
Devotional
ISBN: 1591451566
HIS PASSION contains 365 daily readings selected from the most gifted Christian authors of all time: Augustine, John Bunyon, Thomas á Kempis, Andrew Murray, C.S. Lewis, Phillip Yancey, Charles Swindoll, Max Lucado and many others. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the poignant Last Supper to the agony in the Garden and the tortuous crucifixion, readers will join Christ on His journey during His last days on earth --- and ultimately re-examine and grasp the awesome power of His resurrection.
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 I THIRST: The Cross - The Great Triumph of Love
Stephen Cottrell
Foreword by Rowan Williams, the new Archbishop of Canterbury
Zondervan
Christian Living
ISBN: 0310250692
Some of the last words Jesus uttered while hanging on the cross were "I thirst." These sorrowful words are simple, yet very human. The cross is about the suffering and the longing of Jesus; it is a deep and lasting reminder of His pain and His love.
This book --- the 2004 edition of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book --- helps penetrate the deep mystery of a God who goes on loving, no matter what. Author Stephen Cottrell prays that readers will experience the magnificent and unconditional love of God, because this is the only way that we can begin to understand our own mortality and suffering.
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 JESUS: An Interview Across Time
Andrew G. Hodges
Kregel Publications
Fiction
ISBN: 0825427908
In this fascinating and enlightening book, Dr. Andrew G. Hodges conducts an imaginary interview with the most influential person in history, Jesus Christ. A psychologist and a Christian, Dr. Hodges draws on his professional background and a profound knowledge of Scripture to "interview" Jesus on some of the most provocative and challenging topics from His life and teachings.
Jesus's candid answers to the author's numerous questions give readers added insight and a clearer understanding of His timeless message. From this "first-hand" account of Jesus Christ's remarkable life emerges a truly human portrait of Jesus --- both as man and God.
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 THE LOST MESSAGE OF JESUS
Steve Chalke and Alan Mann
Zondervan
Christian Living
ISBN: 0310248825
Steve Chalke, a high-profile visionary in the United Kingdom and an evangelical recognized not only by Christians but by the general public as well, believes that the real Jesus is deeply challenging. Each new generation must grapple with the question of who He is, because only through a constant study of Jesus are we able to discover God Himself.
Chalke wrote THE LOST MESSAGE OF JESUS in order to stir thoughtful debate and pose new questions that will help create a deeper understanding of Jesus and His message. Focusing on some of the key episodes, events and issues of Jesus's life, readers will see how too often the message we preach today has been influenced more by the culture we live in than by the radical, life-changing, world-shaping message Jesus shared two thousand years ago.
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 THE MYSTERY OF THE CROSS
Cardinal Basil Hume
Paraclete Press
Spiritual Life/Devotional
ISBN: 1557252459
Why do tragedies occur? Why do the innocent have to suffer? Why do so many of us experience pain and desolation in our lives? In these profound reflections drawn from his homilies and speeches over a period of twenty years, Cardinal Basil Hume --- who passed away in June 1999 --- shares his own questioning, his searching and his anguish, meditating on the deep mysteries and uncertainties of our life's journey.
According to the Cardinal, the central mystery of the Catholic faith is the cross: In the midst of the pain and suffering that it brings, it offers the possibility of hope and resurrection. Drawing on the liturgy of the Church, specifically the Easter liturgy, he gently reminds us that Christ shared our pain and that "our suffering brings us closer to Christ and closer to God."
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 THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST: Fifty Reasons Why He Came to Die
John Piper
Crossway Books
Spiritual Life
ISBN: 1581346085
As we celebrate this holiest of all seasons, important questions concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus may arise: Why was Jesus crucified? Why did He suffer so much? What does this have to do with me? The central issue of Jesus's death is not the cause, but the meaning --- God's meaning. John Piper, Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons why God sent his Son to die and what He achieved for sinners like us in doing so.
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 RESURRECTION MORNING
Max Lucado
Crossway Books
Fiction
ISBN: 158134547X
A Roman guard named Claudius finds himself in the middle of a cover-up regarding the tumultuous events following Christ's execution. Upon further investigation, he discovers that the religious leaders, the Roman government officials and even his closest friends are attempting to hide something important from him. His relentless pursuit for answers to his growing questions threatens his reputation --- and even his life.
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 THE VANISHING POWER OF DEATH
Erwin W. Lutzer
Moody Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 080240944X
Discover how Easter transforms "final end" to "new beginning" in THE VANISHING POWER OF DEATH. Popular author and pastor Erwin Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas's doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This book offers comfort and encouragement to those who fear death, and is sure to reinvigorate their faith.
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 THE WEEPING CHAMBER
Sigmund Brouwer
Tyndale House Publishers
Fiction
ISBN: 0842387153
Simeon's life is falling apart, and he fears he may never see his wife and daughter again. As he arrives in Jerusalem for Passover, he is looking for a miracle. In this repackaged edition, bestselling author Sigmund Brouwer retells the passion of Christ through the eyes of one man as he experiences an astonishing encounter with Christ in his final hours of life.
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 WHY CELEBRATE EASTER
Steve Russo
Broadman & Holman Publishers
Christian Living
ISBN: 0805424245
Has the most profound event in Christian history and the axis upon which all history turns been completely overshadowed by chocolate bunnies, decorated baskets and egg hunts? Author Steve Russo would like to set the record straight. In WHY CELEBRATE EASTER Russo looks at the history of Easter, celebratory practices around the world and the authenticity of the resurrection claim. He brings his readers back to the heart of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus, placing the focus where it belongs.
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--- Compiled and written by Tom Donadio
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