Books

"Understanding the Cross" explains how the sacrifice of Jesus provided all that was necessary for the salvation of mankind. Though Christians may think they understand the cross, their explanations reveal the lack of depth in their comprehension of this most important event in the history of mankind.

Why Do the Innocent Suffer? If God is loving and powerful, why did He allow suffering to exist? If God is all loving, and all powerful, couldn't He stop all suffering? Why are innocent children born deformed? Why are there wars? What about tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis? Doesn't God care about all the people who are suffering in the world? Peter Warren, Southwest USA Director of Youth With A Mission, says: I love Mike's passion to defend the Character of God and how he backs up every single point with the Word of God. The fact that he does this, instead of simply giving his own ideas or impressions, gives great authority to what he is saying. So many young people, which is the bulk of those I work with, have grown up with deep misunderstandings and questions about God's love when they see innocent people suffering. Very few of them have had any Biblically-based teaching on the subject. I wish every single one of them could read this book! Dean Harvey, Pastor, Teacher, and Missionary with Youth With a Mission, observes: Why Do The Innocent Suffer? is the most comprehensive discussion of this topic I have ever seen. Saia compares the various religious and philosophical reasons offered to answer this question, then solves the problem with a thoroughly Biblical answer. We might summarize the message of the book as an answer to the question of Moses in Genesis 18:25, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" Mike's thorough exegesis of the book of Job is a highlight of the book, and would serve every pastor and teacher very well. Michael R. Saia had a teaching ministry as a missionary for seventeen years. He and his wife traveled extensively, teaching in missionary training schools, churches, and seminars. Mike is a published author with a book on counseling that won the "Book of the Year" award from Cornerstone magazine. Mike also authored Does God Know the Future?, Understanding the Cross, and Why Pray? Mike, his wife, Carol, and their son, Michael, live in Washington State.

Why Pray? What is it about the nature of reality that makes it necessary to pray? Is the future of the world fixed, or can prayer change the course of history? Are there some things that will not happen because we did not pray? If the will of God is always done, is there any need to pray at all? Joel A'Bell, Lead Pastor at Hillsong Church in Australia, comments: "I have been deeply impacted by Michael's resources - both previous books and his teaching on the atonement. Many people have given voice to the subject of prayer; how, when & what it looks like, but I have not yet heard anyone explain Why Pray - not like this. Michael has a thorough grasp of scripture and the surrounding themes that relate to such a topic as this. I have noticed my own conversations with the Lord changing as a result of this book. I have become more aware of God's presence and His desire to be involved in my daily situations. My prayer is that God will ignite a fire within you to know Him in a greater way so that you will understand Why Pray? " Peter Warren, Southwest USA Director of Youth With A Mission, says: "Prayer changes things." I grew up hearing people say this. And then one day I began to question if prayer could actually change outcomes. Did it have the power to alter the course of history, or are we simply doing it because the Bible tells us to, but ultimately, it has no real impact on the world in which we live? Mike's book addresses this question head on. It is the best exposition I have ever read that answers the question, "Why pray?" Why Pray? will revolutionize your prayer life, and, if you're anything like me, you'll gain a new motivation to partner with God to forge change for the good in this broken and hurting world. Dean Harvey, Pastor, Teacher, and Missionary with Youth With a Mission, observes: "Michael R. Saia's book, Why Pray? is a theological feast. I think the theological aspect of prayer is more important to me as a pastor and teacher. I myself have had a hard time with prayer at times, specifically because of some of the issues Saia raises. I can't think of a single question I have had about the theology of prayer in the last 61 years which Saia did not address. I believe he is one of the best theologians of our time. I heartlily recommend Why Pray? It needs to be read by all serious Christians." Michael R. Saia had a teaching ministry as a missionary for seventeen years. He and his wife traveled extensively, teaching in missionary training schools, churches, and seminars. Mike is a published author with a book on counseling that won the "Book of the Year" award from Cornerstone magazine. Mike also authored Does God Know the Future?, Understanding the Cross, and Why Do the Innocent Suffer? Mike, his wife, Carol, and their son, Michael, live in Washington State.

A step-by-step guide for equipping churches and families to effectively approach, support and counsel those who struggle with homosexuality.

From the Reviewers

"A manual that deals at length and in detail with counseling procedures for people with sexual-orientation difficulties. And these procedures amount to a well-rounded program of instruction in Christian living, particularly geared to those who are especially tempted by biblical desire." Dr. William Backus, author of Telling the Truth to Troubled People

"A brilliant integration of the psychology of the homosexual condition with biblical solutions, laid out step by step for the Christian counselor. I think it is the most solidly biblical approach to the problem of homosexuality that I have ever read." Bob Davies, Executive Director of Exodus International

"A thoughtful guidebook based on pastoral experience-carefully written and makes effective use of principles of Christian living, especially as they apply to the deliverance of homosexual persons." Richard Lovelace, Professor of Church History at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and author of Homosexuality: What Should Christians Do About It?