First Chapter Christian Book Excerpts

I could tell something was wrong. My daughter was still there, physically present, but she was emotionally “checked out.”

As we get closer to the March 3 premiere of The Bible on The History Channel, take a moment to explore an excerpt from this new book by Mark Burnett & Roma Downey.

As a child, I loved visiting my maternal grandmother on her farm in western Iowa. Grandma’s yard was bursting with vibrant flowers from early spring to late fall.

To be sure, the briarpatch is not for the faint of heart. There are risks involved. We will be shunned, even criticized, by the keepers of the Christian status quo.

Evangelist Billy Graham has rubbed elbows with celebrities ranging from presidents to journalists to musicians. Here are testimonies from 12 of them.

Jane Myers Perrine's small-town tale is a big-time triumph of gentle humor, fast-paced plot, and wonderfully engaging characters.

This is the remarkable true story of a family who overcame tragedy and learned to trust God's plan for their lives in a new way.

Author Steven James combines first-person narratives from Scripture with reflections on temptation, discipleship, and grace.

Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile. But when a teen is arrested for murdering the mayor, she’s summoned to the crime scene.

Board-certified cardiologist and radio host Dr. James L. Marcum encourages you to find the real answers about your health.

Carny Sullivan is suspicious about suave, handsome Logan Brisco and is determined to expose his plans for her quiet Texas town.

When two childhood friends die of cancer six weeks apart, the shared experience of loss brings their grieving spouses together.

Kim Meeder shares stories from her own life that challenge women to take a look at what they see in their own reflection.

Despite biblical warnings about it, few Christians are ever prepared for the day spiritual warfare enters their lives...

Your thoughts—and their biochemical reactions—shape your emotional and physical health.

In the fourth book of this series, TJ Finkelstein learns the real meaning of Christmas as she prepares for her future as a world leader.

In Bill Myers’ latest for kids, TJ learns the importance of speaking and thinking well of people even when they are difficult.

In the dramatic conclusion to Her Mother’s Hope, the Cold War has begun and Carolyn is struggling to navigate the changing times.

This Southern tale of loss, love and living reminds us that all of life is a gift. But the heart is the most valuable gift of all.