In today's world, promises are everywhere: promises to make us richer, thinner, or happier. But deep down, we know that these promises ring hollow, and that there is an awesome difference between God giving his word and the TV offering empty come-ons. Ever present, ever caring, and ever forgiving, God wants his promises -- of healing, help, leadership, guidance, and comfort -- to come true sooner rather than later. The challenge for us is to hear them clearly -- and know what God wants from our lives. From the promise Joseph remembered as he stood betrayed and alone in the Valley of Shechem to God's most famous, extraordinary promise of all in John 3:16, the Word of God is an ironclad force for distinguishing between good and evil, for finding comfort in a storm, for resisting temptation and seeking fulfillment. This collection of 101 of the most powerful promises in the Bible comes to us through Isaiah, Paul, Joshua, and Mark, as these men -- and many others -- proclaimed the promises of God. In each chapter, we too learn how to interpret these words and what they mean for the choices we make at home, at work, in our families, and in our darkest times of need.ePairing each scriptural passage with an original, contemporary prayer, Marcia Ford has written a moving, everyday guide to applying the will of God and his love to our lives. A work of devotion and insight, 101 Most Powerful Promised In The Bible helps us keep our end of God's promises -- and find the courage to live according to his Word. Book jacket.

Marcia Ford is the former editor of Christian Retailing and former associate editor of Charisma and Ministries Today. She has written twelve books Steve Rabey is a freelance journalist whose recent articles have appeared in the New York Times and Christianity Today. Lois Rabey has been a popular speaker and author for more than twenty years