Walk in the Word Bus Tour Live Podcast

Have you heard about the Walk in the Work Bus Tour?

Don't worry if it is not coming to a city near you, they are coming right to your home.

Join James MacDonald on April 10 at 7:00p.m. EDT for an evening of live worship and teaching—all from the comfort of home.

The live web broadcast is simple and free. Click title bar for more details.

James MacDonald will be tackling the tough question, “Why Trials?”. So grab your Bible and invite your friends for a Walk in the Word experience you won’t want to miss.

Downpour by James MacDonald

In his book, James Macdonald writes, “Like me, maybe you’ve experienced some parched days in your relationship with God. Maybe you’ve had seasons where time alone with God was empty and dry. You – yes you-can have a fresh downpour of God’s grace and mercy upon your life. The hands that hold this book can feel a fresh surge of energy to labor for our King. The eyes that see these pages can gaze in renewed wonder and awe upon the God who loves you. The heart beating within your chest this moment can pulse with renewed joy given by God in response to the choices you make and the actions you take. Honest! God is not reluctant; He is ready and willing.”

One of the privileges I have at the church I am a member of, is to serve as an usher at the evening service. I enjoy serving God and I enjoy the ability to meet the people attending the service. One of the persons I speak to on a regular basis always asks me “What have you read this week?” and I have began sharing some of my books for her to read. I always get the question “What did you think about this book…or can you recommend a book for a friend about…” A few Sunday’s back she arrived a little early and asked me what I thought of a book and I answered “It really depends on where a person is at in their walk with God on if they will think it is a good book or not.” She thought about it for a moment, and said “You know you are right, I never thought it that way.”

I always find it hard to recommend books, because a book that may have a dramatic impact on one person may or may not be deep enough for another person. Or it may be too deep and the person may not be ready for it. When recommending a book to someone I have been trying to give an overview of the book, the topics and if it was an “easy” or “difficult” read. With that in mind, last week I read Jame’s MacDonald’s book Downpour - He Will Come To Us Like The Rain – God’s Best When you Need Him The Most.

If your walk seems stagnate or you know someone who has drifted away from Christ, or maybe you know someone who indicates they are a believer but really do not feel the Holy Spirit in them or feel they do not have a "real" relationship with God, then this book may be a good recommendation for them.

The book is written as many of Jame’s MacDonald’s other books are – biblically sound and written in a very easy, almost conversational, type writing. Those who read a lot and those who do not will find this book very easy to understand and be able to put into practice many of the topics covered.

The book covers personal revival, true repentance, identifying things we may need help with, and how do we know the Holy Spirit has filled us? One of the interesting aspects of this book is Pictures of Personal Revival From History – a one page recount of major personal revivals in each chapter. At the end of each chapter you will find Activate, Elevate, and Replicate sections to help the reader look deeper inside themselves.

If you are “dry” spiritually “Downpour” may be the book for you. I felt it was time well spent.

James MacDonald is the founding and senior pastor for Harvest Bible Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He is also the Bible teacher on Walk in the Word, heard daily on over 650 radio stations across North America, seeking to “ignite passion in the people of God through the proclamation of truth.” Previous books by Dr. MacDonald include Gripped by the Greatness of God, God Wrote A Book, Lord Change My Attitude (Before It’s Too Late), and I Really Want To Change …So Help Me God.

Walk in the Word Iphone/Itouch Application

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I Really Want to Change...So, Help Me God

Do you long to be different than you are? Transformed in your character, choices, and conduct? Are you weary of self-help methods that focus too much on human power and not enough on God's power? If so, then I Really Want to Change...So, Help Me God is the book for you.

This book can be found at your local Christian Book Store or ordered from www.walkintheword.com

When Life is Hard

In the midst of the storm it's tough to remember when you first heard thunder. Some years ago my wife and I sailed into a series of trials that increased from gentle breezes to a Category 5 hurricane. At the time I wondered what God's purpose could possibly be in making life so hard.

How do we make sense of suffering? All I knew was that I had to find out. I needed help and I needed it fast, so I searched God's Word, not as an academic exercise, but as a desperate soul crying out for help.

What He gave me during those weeks has changed my life, and you now hold the written record in your hands. If life has been hard for you, you're in the right place. I'm eager to share with you what God revealed to me through His Word...

-Dr. James MacDonald from the back cover of his new book When Life is Hard

Walk In The Word

I have recently began listening to Jame's McDonald Walk In The Word program (free daily podcasts are available through Itunes) and really like what I am hearing. It is also very cool that on their website www.walkintheword.com after you register on the website you can play Pac Man and Tetris. Spend some time diving into the Word and then play a game or two....