Summer is here! Whether you are sitting outside after church enjoying the afternoon sun or have a few extra moments in your evening before bed, there is no better time to read a book than in the summer. Summer is also the season where we can slow down and take much needed time to refocus […]
An appeal for the Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Hungary and Romania: CLC International does not have a presence in Ukraine. However, we do have many contacts with publishers there, and we have bookshops and dedicated staff in the bordering countries of Hungary, Poland and Romania which have already welcomed over one million refugees. Over the […]
As a Christian focused on gossip, Mitchell does hear from pastors whose churches have been split by gossip. But the reason you want to rid your church of gossip is to make it a healthy place for the flock, he says, not so the pastor doesn’t have to deal with criticism. “That’s backwards in Christian […]
Vance Havner says in his book “Holy Desperation” that thirsting “is getting so desperate for a drink of water it’s all you can think about. And this holy thirst for God is getting to the place where nothing else will satisfy you.” This year we have seen a rising need expressed for God’s Word around the world […]
Please be encouraged by very timely video message for these days from one of our authors, Jill Briscoe. Watch more content from Jill and Stuart Briscoe at Telling the Truth. Learn more about Jill Briscoe
Fred Hartley, pastor of Lilburn Alliance Church in Atlanta, GA, and author of The Seven Wounds of Christ, shared a powerful and timely message this Easter Sunday. Listen now and be encouraged. Learn more about Fred Hartley
With all of the disruptions to our normal routines this month, we’d forgive you if you’re not 100% sure what day of the week it is, but don’t lose sight of the fact that one of the most significant days of the year is fast approaching. We hope you’ll take time leading up to Easter […]
We have heard a lot of people referencing Psalm 91 recently, and we thought, “Hey, we’ve got a book about that!” Run for Cover by Rhea Briscoe delves deeply into this frequently-quoted Bible passage about God’s protection. Consider picking up a copy of this resource from CLC Publications for coping with these present days while […]
It’s Valentine’s Day, and thoughts turn to love. But as Christians, our thoughts and prayers are often filled with love. Prayers for forgiveness when we fail to love as we ought. Prayers for God’s equipping to help us love the unlovable. Prayers of heartfelt thanks for the saving love of Christ in our lives—and of […]
The CLC phone rang, and Mary explained that she wanted to order a book from us. She was replacing a book that someone had borrowed from her but hadn’t returned. CLC representative Marcia told her that God has a way of putting books into the hands of people who need them, and although she was […]
Las 7 Llagas de Cristo por Fred Hartley Zona cero: El lugar en la superficie de la tierra por encima y por debajo donde impacta una bomba nuclear. El punto central de una idea con cambios acelerados o de actividad intensa. La cruz de Cristo indica la zona cero para todo el género humano, a […]
Your purchases at CLC bookshops and online store help us to distribute Bibles, Christian books and resources in 48 countries worldwide. THANK YOU! However, access to these resources is not as easy in some places as it is in most Western countries. Just try for a moment to imagine your life, and your Christian journey, […]
On the sixth day of the month, at evening, the Dohnavur Family meets in the House of Prayer. Any little ones who have joined the Family in the preceding month are brought to the leader of the meeting and dedicated to the Lord, through whose mighty power they have been rescued from an environment in […]
It’s back to school time! Students of all ages are getting ready to head back to school. For some, this might be their last “first day” as they begin a final year of studies, but learning doesn’t need to end at graduation! Take advantage of the new school year to continue your own biblical education. […]
I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. – Jeremiah 31:25 Who can’t relate to the satisfaction of a cold drink on a hot summer day? In Jeremiah 31:25 God promises that He will “refresh the weary and satisfy the faint”. If you’re looking for some spiritual refreshing this summer, here are some CLC Publications that […]
We all encounter gossip of some kind on a daily basis, yet most followers of Christ have received very little training on how to deal with it. Matt Mitchell, author of Resisting Gossip, is actively trying to change that. He recently released the audiobook version for the 6-year print anniversary and is still passionately trying […]
Summer is here! Time for swimming, playing, but most importantly, reading! Reading out in the sun on the porch, or making trips to the library to see if that popular new title is available. Looking for summer reads? Check out some of our CLCers suggestions! Missed part 1? Check it out here. Bill’s suggestions: […]
What is the Upper Room? In the upper room we gather to encounter Christ, and, more importantly, it is where Christ encounters us. From the moment we are born again by the Holy Spirit, the upper room is home. It becomes the due north on our internal compass, and sooner or later we will find […]
Check out our latest releases! The Secret of Fellowship Part of his classic Secret Series devotionals, Andrew Murray wrote this month-long devotional to emphasize the necessity of daily fellowship with God. He teaches in The Secret of Fellowship that without taking this daily time to come into His presence, feel your weakness and need, and […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9 Happy Father’s day from your friends at CLC Publications! Here are some reading suggestions for the father figure in your life: The Parent […]
Summer is here! Time for swimming, playing, but most importantly, reading! Reading out in the sun on the porch, or making trips to the library to see if that popular new title is available. Throughout the summer, we will be sharing our staff’s favorite CLC Publications books in a couple of posts. This is our […]
With graduation approaching fast, seniors are looking for practical advice on what to do going forward. Adult life at first glance seems confusing, daunting and challenging, so how can we encourage graduates in their season of transition? Here are 7 pieces of advice from our staff; advice they’d wished they had received when they were […]
Today, we, along with many others around the world, mourn the loss of CLC’s friend and author, Warren Wiersbe. But we rejoice at the race he ran and take comfort in knowing that he has been released from his earthly duties after almost 90 years, and is now with his Savior and Friend in Glory! […]
This is a guest post by one of our team members – Marcia Hartman. We love her insights into what Easter means. The students in an ESL class that I teach have been learning opposite word pairs: short and tall, hot and cold, empty and full. We decided that given the choice, we’d all choose […]
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Over and over again, we see in Scripture the importance of childlike faith. A faith that comes from understanding the stories in their simplest form, and trusting […]
No matter who we are or what stage of life we’re in, life is always a little different than what we expect it to be. People disappoint, circumstances change, and we’re left wondering what God is up to during this time. But we do have hope, even in the darkest moments, because we can trust […]
An excerpt from The Secret of Fellowship BELOVED brethren—The more I think of and pray about the state of religion in this country and all over the world, the deeper my conviction becomes that the low state of the spiritual life of Christians is due to the fact that they do not realize that the […]
The 2019 Daytona Bike Week is upon us! Bikers from all over the US and other countries will gather for a week at Daytona Beach, FL., giving us a week full of opportunities to reach many for Christ. Some CLC USA team members, Bible for the Nations staff and Christian Bikers from all over the US will […]
Valentine’s day is almost here! Here at CLC Ministries, we love to celebrate with books. If you have a special reader in your life, how about slipping a book in with that bouquet! What better way to celebrate than to gift knowledge? Here’s a list of books for your special someone this Valentine’s […]
“Hate is such a bitter emotion, but I know that the Savior with His cleansing blood is near me. The evil spirits cannot win.” – Corrie Ten Boom Imagine this. Constant fear…fear of being taken to a special “camp.” Fear of being separated from your family and loved ones. Fear of dying. Fear of the […]
Ah, the new year. Regardless of whether or not last year was our best or worst year yet, we just can’t help but hope and plan that this next one will be better. Right at the beginning, we make all kinds of goals and promises to ourselves. Things like: Eat more healthy food! Exercise more […]
We all like victory. We all like being at the top of the mountain, celebrating. Because nothing beats that feeling of reaching the crest and looking back at the road you had to travel to get there. Sometimes we may want to stay there forever, but it’s just not possible. The next one is just ahead. […]
Merriam-Webster defines secret as something that is “kept from knowledge or view”. In January, many of us look for the secret of having a successful year, the secret of losing weight, the secret of keeping a new year’s resolution, and the list goes on. What about the secret of improving your relationship with the Lord […]
Happy Birthday! Resisting Gossip is now 5 years old!! Celebrate with us and get 40 OFF your purchase of Resisting Gossip from now until the end of October 2018! A lot can change in 5 years, so we decided to check in with author Matt Mitchell to see what he has been up to since […]
Written over a period of five years, The Secret Series books contain a wealth of teaching that is based on Andrew Murray’s mature and full experience in Christ. Briefly yet eloquently, Murray teaches that our lives and faith are strengthened when we persistently pursue God. These updated and re-design devotionals would be a great […]
CLC USA is joining her husband and family in grieving the loss of Dianne Desch. She passed into life eternal on Thursday, May 17, 2018 after a diagnosis with Mesothelioma one year ago. Dianne ministered in the Sales Department of CLC Publications as a Customer Service representative and she embodied the “service” part of […]
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN BRANDON ABOUT THE BOOK LIFEBLOOD article from http://lifebloodinus.com/ Why did you decide to write this book? I was living in a cabin on a lake, and I had relocated my office to a garage. I was writing a daily column while working in an area surrounded by boxes and fishing gear. One of […]
From the CLC Bible Companion By his death, Jesus dealt with the sin that has so devastatingly disrupted the life of God’s world and its fellowship with him. UNDERSTANDING SIN The early Christians expressed their understanding of the significance of Jesus’ death with a simple summary statement: “Christ died for our sins, according to the […]
From the Pen of Composer Denice Rippentrop It was in the late 1970s that I first trusted in God’s divine Son, Jesus the Christ, as my Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of my sins. I believed in the death of Christ on the cross to pay for my sins, the resurrection of Christ to […]
From the CLC Bible Companion. Jesus’ understanding of his mission and the events of his life reveal his unique relationship with God and his true identity as the Son of the Father. “JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD” The declaration of Jesus as the Son of God was central to the faith and preaching of […]
By Danny Byram, author of Wallpaper Worship: Why Church Music Sounds Better, Fewer Are Singing, and What to Do About It So, what is wallpaper worship? It is very easy to spot. Just walk into a church, grab a coffee, and find a seat. When the music starts, you are free to sit and sip, […]
From the CLC Bible Companion Jesus was fully human in every way; in fact, he shows us what it really means to be human. THE MAN FROM NAZARETH From the second century AD, some people claimed that Jesus had not really been human, but that he had only seemed to do human things, suffer and […]
From the Bill Knapik Radio Show How do you find the time to do what God has called you to do when you have a full schedule? Where do you find the strength to endure life’s most difficult pain and suffering? Author John Stanley reveals the answers to these challenging questions and more through his personal […]
From the CLC Bible Companion Jesus is called “the Messiah” or “Christ” because of his unique role in fulfilling the promises that God made to the Jewish people long ago. OLD TESTAMENT PROMISES Throughout the Old Testament, God made it clear that his people Israel were to play a special part in his plan to […]
From the CLC Bible Companion Jesus lived in a specific time and place in history, so we can discover many reliable facts about his life, death and resurrection. THE WORLD OF JESUS Jesus was born into the Jewish world of first century Israel. Although some aspects of the first century world were similar to life […]
“It is always easier to face our wounds when we know there is a cure. The wounds of Jesus do just that. Jesus’ wounds are not for religious people but for wounded people.” – The Seven Wounds of Christ by Fred Hartley In The Seven Wounds of Christ, author Fred Hartley shares how Christ’s wounds […]
Question and Answer with Surrender‘s author John Stanley. John Stanley serves as a pastor on staff in the worship ministry at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. An internationally recognized composer, arranger, music producer, percussionist, and drummer, he has been part of the professional music scene for over a decade and has worked with multiple award-winning artists, producers, […]
Author of Wallpaper Worship, Daniel Byram shares his insights on church worship. Wallpaper music—music that is piped into a dentist’s office or a supermarket—is pleasant to the ear but does little for the spirit. Wallpaper worship has taken our churches by storm. On any given Sunday, walk into an evangelical church and watch the congregants […]
Author of the Calvary Road Study Guide, Stephen McCary Shares his story. I’ve had a 33-year close relationship with a man I’ve never met. Let me explain. In the mid-1980s, as a 35-year-old struggling to find joy in the Christian life, my pastor recommended to me The Calvary Road by Roy Hession. It seemed to […]
Q&A with First-Time Author, Danny Byram Q1. Who is Danny Byram? I grew up in a ministry family and a musical family. My dad was a Southern Baptist Air Force chaplain, and my mom was a voice/piano teacher who directed the choir programs wherever we were stationed. Raised in a military family, I had no […]
Through her book Amazing Love, Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom shares incredible stories of her encounters with people following her release from the concentration camp. Fort Washington, PA, January 5, 2018: If you’ve read Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place, then you know Corrie’s story. She sacrificed her own safety to hide Jews in her home, […]
We are glad to announce that Stuart and Jill Briscoe have been recently featured on Focus on the Family for their book Improving with Age. The Briscoes who’ve partnered together in ministry for most of their nearly 60 years of marriage, encourage listeners to maximize every season of their life for God’s glory. Speaking to those in […]
Words can either wound or heal…whether spoken by you, or spoken to you. James reminds us that there is incredible power in the tongue. “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who have been made in the likeness of God” (James 3:9). Those words, penned by James, leave […]
