Books published by Tyndale House Publishers

New York Times BestsellerIn a divided country desperate for unity, two sons of South Carolina show how different races, life experiences, and pathways can lead to a deep friendship-even in a state that was rocked to its core by the 2015 Charleston church shooting.Tim Scott, an African-American US senator, and Trey Gowdy, a white US congressman, won't allow racial lines to divide them. They work together, eat meals together, campaign together, and make decisions together. Yet in the fall of 2010-as two brand-new members of the US House of Representatives-they did not even know each other. Their story as politicians and friends began the moment they met and is a model for others seeking true reconciliation.In Unified, Senator Scott and Congressman Gowdy, through honesty and vulnerability, inspire others to evaluate their own stories, clean the slate, and extend a hand of friendship that can change your churches, communities, and the world.

From the back cover: Would you like to learn how to pray so things change?In a time when more and more people are calling on those in power to listen and act, US Senate chaplain Barry Black challenges us--individually and collectively--to call on the one who has the ultimate power, the ruler of all creation.In Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven, Chaplain Black shows--through Scripture, personal stories, and practical insights--how your prayers canunleash God's power increase your partnership with God's will deepen your intimacy with God strengthen your desire to live a God-pleasing life help you avoid missing God's blessings . . . and moreHARNESS THE VITALITY OF PRAYER. Discover how to make your voice heard in heaven.From the flap: "For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."MATTHEW 18:20AT THE 2017 NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST, US Senate chaplain Barry Black delivered a powerful speech that sparked cheers and brought thousands of attendees to their feet. In order to make ourselves heard in a way that really changes things, he said, we must start by calling upon God--the one who holds the ultimate power.As followers of Jesus, we need to realize that when we come together to pray, we invite the palpable presence of Almighty God into our midst. When our prayers are heard in heaven, our need for guidance, strength, healing, mercy, grace, and wisdom will be met by a holy God.In this book, Chaplain Black shows how to pray prayers that God will hear and that release God's power and blessing in our lives.

"e;Make your mistakes full speed."e; "e;Always fall forward."e; "e;There are worse things than dying."e;Todd Gerelds, author of the bestselling book and hit movie Woodlawn, believes the most meaningful life lessons he has learned have been on the playing field. The voice of his coach rings in his head when life gets tough or when his day becomes off-kilter. It just happens that his coach's voice is also his father's. His dad was Tandy "e;The Coach"e; Gerelds, the subject of Woodlawn and the man who led his team to victory in the racially charged atmosphere of 1970s Alabama. The Coach led his team both on and off the field, always speaking wisdom wherever he went. For him, leading his team wasn't a responsibility he took lightly. After all, the Coach wasn't just training these boys to be good football players-he was helping them build the foundation to becoming good men.In Always Fall Forward, join the Coach's son, Todd Gerelds, as he reflects on fifty-two of his dad's most formative "e;coachisms."e; From "e;Your stance is critical"e; to "e;One play at a time,"e; you, too, will start hearing the strong and encouraging voice of the Coach when life hits you hard. Packed with life application, Always Fall Forward challenges men each week to live the way the Coach lived-grounded in faith and willing to stand up for what he believed-no matter the cost.You won't want to forget these lessons-both on and off the field.

Open your eyes to the wonder God has waiting for you.In the midst of our busy schedules and the constant distractions our culture offers us, it can be difficult to feel God and see the way he's working in our lives. He is the creator of the universe, the author of salvation, the beginning and end of everything that is--but that doesn't mean he's far away.The truth is, God is revealing himself to us all the time, in even the littlest details of our everyday. If we can only slow down and open our eyes to see it, we can begin to catch glimpses of him wherever we are and whatever our circumstances may be. In A Minute of Presence for Women, spend a year retreating with God--and awaken your heart to his wonder all around you.

You know the drill. Somebody asks, "e;How are you?"e; and you respond automatically: "e;Crazy busy!"e; "e;I'm exhausted!"e; "e;Running too fast."e;And it's no wonder! Between the breakneck speed of your job, the one million family activities on the calendar, the volunteer luncheon you signed up to host, the growing to-do list on your phone, and the workout you've been meaning to get to for weeks-if you ever stopped long enough to think about it, you'd be curled up in the fetal position on the floor.Life these days. It's exhausting, isn't it?Ellen Miller gets it-and she wrote Spread Too Thin just for you. Whatever stage of life you find yourself in, you don't have to live it frantically. Written for women who care deeply and extend themselves selflessly, this 90-day devotional offers an honest look at the obligations that have drained us and then point us toward a more abundant life with Jesus. Through personal stories, practical insights, and classic Ellen humor, you'll discover that it is possible to find hope-and even peace!-throughout your harried, overcommitted days.

When Saudi Prince Omar bin Talal visits Houston to seek cancer treatment for his mother, an attempt on his life puts all agencies on high alert. FBI Special Agent Kord Davidson is the lead on the prince's protective detail because of their long-standing friendship, but he's surprised-and none too happy-when the CIA brings one of their operatives, Monica Alden, in on the task force after the assassination attempt.Kord and Monica must quickly put aside interagency squabbles, however, when they learn the prince has additional motives for his visit-plans to promote stronger ties with the US and encourage economic growth and westernization in his own country. Plans that could easily incite a number of suspects both in the US and in countries hostile to Saudi Arabia. Worse yet, the would-be assassin always seems to be one step ahead of them, implicating someone close to the prince-or the investigation. But who would be willing to commit high treason, and can Kord and Monica stop them in time?

The Struggle Is Real Participant's Guide is a six-session workbook designed for use with The Struggle Is Real DVD Experience (sold separately), based on the new book by popular speaker and Bible teacher Nicole Unice. A great resource for church groups, Bible studies, and anyone who's ever felt life just shouldn't be this hard!Raise your hand if you've ever had a day where everything that could go wrong does go wrong--you lock your keys in the car while it's running, lose control with your kids, make a mistake at the office that results in hours' more work. And just when you think not one more thing could possibly happen . . . well, fill in the blank.The struggle is real, friends. It may not be major stuff. Lives are not on the line here. But it makes us feel awful . . . and then we feel guilty for stressing when other people have "real" problems that are so much more serious.Yet the fact remains: We live in a world that often feels harder than we think it should be. And so it can be easy to believe the stories we tell ourselves--that we're doing it wrong, that we'll be stuck in this place forever, that God doesn't love us. We struggle practice gratitude, to make godly choices, and to live our daily lives with confidence and contentment. So what can we do?Join Nicole Unice to discover why the struggle is real . . . and what to do about it. In The Struggle Is Real Participant's Guide Nicole offers practical tools to help you navigate the daily ups and downs, and ways to rewrite your struggle into a new, God-centered life story.Includes access to free online video streaming for 90 days!

This companion resource to The Lifegiving Parent is intended for use as a Bible study and discussion guide in conjunction with the core book. Each chapter begins with a ΓÇ£Lifegiving Parent MomentΓÇ¥ narrative with probing questions, then moves into a study of relevant scriptures and discussion of the lifegiving parent principle, and concludes with prayer suggestions. The book and guide together make a great 10-week study of how to become a lifegiving parent for your children.