Book Excerpts

7 Love Letters from Jesus: Pursued by His Love, Captured by His Grace

Rebecca Hayford Bauer

by Administrative User | May 31, 2013

Discover the Savior’s love as recorded in the letters to the church found in Revelation 2 and 3, a passage that paints a picture of the courtship, engagement and marriage to the Lamb of God.

A Man’s Starting Place

Jack Hayford

by | Jan 24, 2013

"A Man's Starting Place" is the companion book to Jack Hayford's "The Power To Become" Men's Bible Study Series, airing on Spirit Formed TV.

As for Me and My House

Dolores Hayford

by | Aug 27, 2012

In his Foreword to "As for Me and My House," Jack Hayford introduces readers to the author of this weekly family devotional guide—his mother, Dolores (1916-1997). Pastor Jack’s life, as well as the lives of his brother Jim and sister Luanne, are clear evidence of the fruit of family devotions.

Blessing Your Children

Jack Hayford

by | Aug 27, 2012

This new edition contains a "Ten Years Later" afterword. Winner of the Gold Medallion, Jack Hayford’s book is for every thoughtful adult who would “bless” the tomorrows in a child’s life. Gain a clear understanding of God’s heart to bless children through you. Learn how to bless them with a long and fruitful life, and what happens when we don’t bless our children.

Come…and Behold Him!

Jack Hayford

by Administrative User | Dec 12, 2013

Jesus says that He's not come to condemn the world but that through Him the world might be saved. The lighting of our Christmas candles is a picture of the joy that burns out the shadows of darkness.

Fatal Attractions: Why Sex Sins Are Worse Than Others

Jack Hayford

by Administrative User | Aug 27, 2012

Pastor Jack Hayford brings into focus why sex sins are worse than others—not because they are harder for God to forgive, but because they are more damaging, hurting others as well as hindering one’s own growth as a person and as a follower of Jesus Christ. In this excerpt, Pastor Jack addresses the emotional harm caused by sexual violation or sin.

Glory On Your House

Jack Hayford

by | Aug 27, 2012

God has promised that His covering will be on every house where His people dwell and that the glory will be a protection for them. He has given every home the option of receiving and living in this benediction. But it’s not automatic. Among other things, we must be listening to God.

Grounds For Living: Sound Teaching for Sure Footing in Growth and Grace

Jack Hayford

by | Nov 6, 2012

Knowing that the Bible is accurate and trustworthy is an essential and logical starting point for any thinking person – all the more so considering that we are affirming it as the foundational guiding document for our lives. But, how do we know that it is what it claims to be? Learn why the Bible is antiquity’s most trusted document in this excerpt from Grounds For Living.

Hope For a Hopeless Day

Jack Hayford

by Administrative User | Nov 6, 2012

Have you ever been confronted by a hopeless day? Pastor Jack writes frankly and passionately about having faced—and overcome—his most hopeless day by heeding the Bible's directive to "look unto Jesus" rather than at his circumstances.

I’ll Hold You in Heaven

Jack Hayford

by | Nov 6, 2012

Jack Hayford's classic best-seller speaks to the hearts of parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death. With compassionate answers for troubling questions, God's Word shines with hope in the dark night of human pain.

Living the Spirit Formed Life

Jack Hayford

by | Nov 6, 2012

Peter's stumblings seem to summarize what we all feel about our own attempts to move forward in Christ. But Simon Peter grew and matured as a committed disciple, just as you and I can.

Newborn: Your New Life with Christ

Jack Hayford

by Administrative User | Nov 6, 2012

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, a new relationship with God and His family is now open to us. Being newborn, or "born again," means that our inner spirit has been brought into a new relationship with God through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.