Books published by Thomas Nelson Publishers

In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage but not easy to maintain. They offer practical advice on how to make your spouse your best friend and keep it that way.

What if you didn't have to do motherhood alone? Bestselling author and influential blogger Sarah Mae and speaker and author Sally Clarkson explain why you don't have to.

More than a devotional, this is a month-long journey with bestselling author Max Lucado that brings readers face-to-face with Jesus, each day bringing new discoveries about their faith and their Savior.

Does life feel futile? Doesn't have to. Do your failures seem fatal? They aren't. Does the grave seem to be the final stop? According to Christ, your death is just the start of the something great. Max Lucado delves into Jesus' last hours on the cross and shows how your life has purpose and meaning through his death and resurrection.

God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt. Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours. Jesus had no fears; God wants the same for you. God's ultimate goal is to make you into the image of Christ.

A fascinating glimpse into the life of a wife of one of the nation's most notorious and wealthy mobsters. A story of redemption that will touch the heart of any woman who's faced hardship and lonliness in her marriage.

With warmth and insight, this best-selling book by Mary Beth Brown delves into the spiritual journey of America's 40th president and offers profound stories of the provisions God made in Ronald Reagan's life.

Learn how to achieve intentional parenting. Everything important in life requires planning. And every mom knows her greatest legacy, the truest expression of her heart and hope for the world, is bound up in the way she raises her child. With a perspective rich in faith and tested by life, join Hickem and learn how to achieve regret-free parenting!

"You were made for The River . . ." Gabriel Clarke is mysteriously drawn to The River, a ribbon of frothy white water carving its way through steep canyons high in the Colorado Rockies. The rushing waters beckon him to experience freedom and adventure.

Dreams and Visions is a remarkable collection of stories directly from the world of Islam. Doyle answers the questions: Why would God use dreams to reach the Muslim world? Can dreams be trusted? What happens after these dreams or visions occur? Meet new believers in the Middle East who have truly been touched by Jesus in the most miraculous way.

In Beyond Heaven's Door Max Lucado takes us on a journey from finding certainty in our destination to God's great promises of the hereafter. Open the door and catch a glimpse of the joy that awaits you in heaven---and find hope for today in the process.

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans embarks on an exercise in scriptural exploration and spiritual contemplation when she vows to take all of the Bible's instructions for women as literally as possible for a year.

So what is God saying? How can we understand our emotions---even change them? Schreve shows how the truth of the Bible can make sense of our confusion. The power of the Holy Spirit can lead us to freedom, and Jesus Christ can give us true peace in the midst of any crisis.

Embark on a journey through the Old and New Testament with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they explore exotic and spice-laden places in search of clues. The detective and the doctor travel back in time with the help of a Moriarty-designed time machine to investigate ten Bible destinations, unlocking clues to ten Bible mysteries.

Join bestselling author Max Lucado in an exploration of the final days in the life of Christ. Draw near to the Savior and prepare to celebrate the greatest miracle ever conceived. Feel the passion. Sense the truth. Hear the promise.

In A Shot of Faith of Faith to the Head, Mitch Stokes, Senior Fellow of Philosophy at New Saint Andrews College, dismantles the claims of skeptics and atheists, while constructing a simple yet solid case for Christian belief.

Leading inspirational author and pastor Billy Graham shares words of wisdom and inspiration for hope-filled living every morning and evening. Billy Graham has touched millions of lives by sharing the truth of the gospel.

What You Need to Know About Defending Your Faith gives every believer seeking answers complete training that will firm up their faith and provide confidence in sharing the gospel.

Hickem reflects on Mary's story and offers practical applications, as well as inspiring real-life stories from contemporary women. With a six-week Bible study for individuals or small groups, Heaven in Her Arms shows the life of faith Mary exemplified and God's tender heart for His daughters.

Are you feeling a little dry? Edgy and rigid? Ineffective? What would it take to be more useful in the hands of the One who made you? Come to the well, says Max Lucado, who leads you to the four nutrients every soul needs. Experience Christ's work on the cross, Christ's energy, his Lordship, and his love. Come to the well and be refreshed.

Why is it that those we love the most often receive the brunt of our worst moods? In Unglued, New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers words of hope and healing for women struggling to make wise choices in the midst of their raw emotions. She shows how to positively process reactive emotions that come from situations all women face.

If John MacArthur's Twelve Unlikely Heroes presents intimate portraits of these individuals, this study guide is the bridge between those portraits and our daily lives. Commentary and poignant questions bring the points home with unflinching candor, urging us toward a deeper walk with the One who has written all our stories.

Elizabeth Avery could easily be the girl next door. But what she has planned will make your blood run cold.

Billy Graham answers questions about heaven and eternity with understanding and reassurance. The Heaven Answer Book is a biblically based book written in Qand A format with answers to commonly asked questions about our future and final home.

The Dancing Hand of God inspires readers to play their part in unveiling God's fullness through their ministry of apostolic signs, wonders, and miracles. This first of two volumes explores God's fullness, fatherhood, otherness, acceptance, burden, glory, rule, and availability.