Christianity is more than a system of beliefs or even an experience-it's a completely new life. In this fresh new look at the essentials of the Christian walk, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz offer practical wisdom and penetrating insights into such foundational topics as...

• The Bible-why to read it and how to understand it
• Prayer-how to have an authentic conversation with God
• The Holy Spirit-how to experience God's power and presence every day

Readers will find the encouragement they need to continue making steady progress in their spiritual lives. Chapter summaries, reading lists for further study, and questions for reflection and discussion make this a perfect tool for personal or group use.

Bruce Bickel is an attorney and Chief Operating Officer of ConversantLife.com. His previous books with Stan Jantz include Knowing God 101, Knowing the Bible 101, and God Is in the Small Stuff.

Stan Jantz is CEO of ConversantLife.com. He and Bruce Bickel are coauthors of more than 50 books, including I'm Fine with God... It's Christians I Can't Stand and the Christianity 101 (R) Bible Studies. As a writing team, their goal is to present God's truth in a correct, clear, and casual manner.

Is Fear Affecting Your Life?
Does it Ever Steal Your Peace and Disturb Your Sleep?

In today's world, fear has become epidemic. It takes away our sense of well-being; stresses our mind, body, and soul; and can keep us from doing what we need to do.

The good news is that you can enjoy freedom from damaging fear by establishing your heart and mind on the comforting truths of God and learning how to pray in power. Stormie Omartian shows you what to think, say, and pray the moment you sense fear in your heart, and what you can do to combat anxiety. She offers help for overcoming such life-inhibiting fears as:

• fear of rejection
• fear of evil
• fear of suffering
• fear of death
• fear of loss
• fear of the future

As you rely on the Lord's strength to conquer fear, you will discover the distinction between the fear God does not want us to have, the fear God allows us to have, and the fear God wants us to have. Learn to pray and claim the power, love, and sound mind God has for you.

Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author of the Power of a Praying (R) series (more than 37 million books sold). Her other books include Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On; Lead Me, Holy Spirit; Prayer Warrior; and Out of Darkness. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married more than 45 years. They are the parents of two married children and have two granddaughters.