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Growing In Christ
$9.99Add to cartIn a world saturated with deceiving spirits, false prophets, and false teachers, the need for believers to exercise discernment cannot be overstated.
In Growing in Christ, Dr. Neil Anderson shows you how to deepen your relationship with Jesus by developing spiritual discernment and gifts. In this fifth of eight Victory Series studies, you will learn how to receive God’s wisdom and discernment, use your spiritual gifts appropriately, grow through marital and familial relationships, overcome sexual bondage and chemical addiction, and understand the truth behind why each of us suffers. This study, with six sessions, can be used individually or in a group, and includes a leader’s guide, along with illustrations and questions for deeper reflection and practical applications.
The primary work of the Holy Spirit is to communicate God’s presence to us. When we choose to believe what God says is true, the Holy Spirit renews our minds, and we begin to understand and see more clearly.
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Life Is : Gods Illogical Love Will Change Your Existence
$19.99Add to cartThe follow-up to Judah Smith’s bestselling Jesus Is __ gives readers four simple truths to find love, enjoyment, trust, and peace in God.
Life is ___. How would you finish that sentence? In this follow-up to his New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jesus Is __, Judah completes the new sentence again and again, revealing how life is to be loved and to love, to enjoy God to the fullest, to trust God in every moment, and to be at peace with God, others, and ourselves. Judah writes as a friend, welcoming new believers, lifelong followers of Jesus, and even the merely curious.Judah shows us the irrational love of God and the life that he intends for us to have in the here and now. With excitement and humor, he looks at the stories in the Bible from a different angle and shows how life is all about loving God and loving others.
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Your God Given Dignity
$14.99Add to cartYour God Given Dignity has thirty days of interesting and fun ideas/practices for acknowledging and loving yourself so that you can be your best for God, your family, and the world.
Your God Given Dignity is a heartfelt yet fun companion to help make positive changes in self-acknowledgment. Often Christian women work very hard, taking on leadership and supportive roles in the church, community, at their jobs and with their families, only to neglect themselves to their own physical, mental, and spiritual detriment. When complete in Christ, living in relationship with the heavenly Father, we can handle what is necessary, know when to say enough, and know when to ask for help. The practices within these pages help bring us back to alignment. Your God Given Dignity presents simple concepts with verses and quotes, insights and action steps that incorporate learning strategies using all five senses (given to us by God for a purpose) to imbed positive thoughts-and especially God’s words-into our brains. The goal is to bring our minds back from “unworthy” thoughts to what God thinks through repetition and other practices. The renewed mind becomes easier as the thoughts of God, positive images, and supportive actions are consistently practiced and reinforced. Some of these practices involve goal setting and observing daily life to find personal strengths and passions so they can be strengthened even more. Christ’s disciples were just that-“disciplined ones”-but it doesn’t happen overnight. That is what we endeavor to pursue, step-by-step discipline, with these positive practices to incorporate God’s thoughts into our minds. Gentle reminders of what we do have put us back on the road to full capacity with less internal resistance. The trick is to acknowledge those things in ourselves and remember that God has made us worthy. “Failures” need to be forgiven and forgotten, and successes acknowledged for the gift they are. When we can truly believe God at His Word without reservation, through the renewed mind, we can shine as brilliant lights in this world.
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Milagros En Ti – (Spanish)
$19.99Add to cartMark Victor Hansen, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, authors the ultimate book on personal and spiritual success for the 21st century.
God is at work every minute of the day doing miraculous things in our lives, but few have eyes to see him at work. Using his classic story-driven style, in The Miracles in You, Mark Victor Hansen helps us see life-changing, often daily miraculous events we dismiss as accidents or just plain luck. Once Hansen shows us how to recognize a true miracle when we see it, then we can see actual miracles that are occurring in our own lives – a powerful experience. Finally, the book shows you how to be a miracle in the lives of almost everyone around you. An eye opening read!
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Everyone Dies But Not Everyone Lives
$14.99Add to cartDeath is inevitable, but a meaningful life is not. You may find yourself in a life that is far less than you want it to be, but if you really want to live life in the abundance spoken of in the Bible, this book is for you.
Saying you are a Christian is one thing; living the abundant Christian life is another! If you are like most of us, you need more focused help in meeting the daily challenges of living in a secular society-your values and priorities can quickly be compromised by the challenges, temptations, and even opportunities that steal your life away. A clearly defined and developed Rule for Life equips you to face these risks more confidently.
A Rule for Life is a written set of guidelines and priorities which provide the structure for Christian spiritual life and growth. This book will help you develop a Christian worldview and shape your maturity as a person of faith. Begin to explore the importance of spiritual disciplines and how to incorporate them into your daily life.
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Last Words Of Jesus
$24.00Add to cartReaders will experience a fresh encounter with Jesus Christ thorough examination of what Jesus said, why He said it, and how His powerful words continue to change lives forever.
Interspersed with author’s own unique insights into Jesus’ last words are additional commentaries from many of Christianity’s leading theologians and authors, drawn from an exhaustive list of published books, sermons, hymns, lyrics and poems. This book is a one-stop resource and devotional intended to:
*Know specifically what Jesus said from the Cross
*Know why He said them and what it means for our everyday life
*Know why Jesus came and why He suffered.
*Know how to help others at differing levels all that Christ offers in His life; death and resurrection as stated in His final words. -
Heart Of Holiness
$13.99Add to cartWhat is the place of compassion in the life of holiness? It concerns not only the life of the individual disciple but poses important missional questions for the Church.
Is compassionate ministry a distraction from the core message of heart of holiness?
Are ministries of compassion best understood as effective tools to open doors for evangelistic outreach?
Is compassionate ministry one of those specialized ministries that we may choose to do where we have interest and opportunity?
As they draw from scripture, theology, the deep history of the Church, and the more recent history of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement, discover what scholars and ministry leaders believe is the place of compassion in the life of holiness.
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Case For Grace Student Edition
$16.99Add to cartIn The Case for Grace Student Edition, Lee Strobel and Jane Vogel present a compelling and highly personal experiential case for God, focusing on God’s transforming work in the lives of people today. Writing with unusual candor, Lee draws upon his own journey from atheism to Christianity to explore the depth and breadth of God’s redeeming love, including those whose lives have been radically changed after discovering the “how” and “why” behind God’s amazing grace. You’ll encounter racists, addicts, and even murderers who have found new hope and purpose. You’ll meet once-bitter people who have learned to forgive those who have harmed them-and, equally amazing, people mired in guilt who have discovered that they can even forgive themselves. Through it all, you will see how God’s grace can change your eternity and relationships- starting today.
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Becoming Worldly Saints
$22.99Add to cartIf following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world? Many Christians sense a tension between their desire to enjoy life in this world-the beauty of God’s creation, the rich love of deep relationships with others-and the reality that this world is fallen and broken, in need of redemption. How can we embrace and thrive in the tension between enjoying creation and promoting redemption? By living out our God-given purpose. As “worldly saints,” created in the image of God, we are natural creatures with a supernatural purpose-to know and love God. Because we live in a world that is stained by the curse of sin, we must learn to embrace our nature as creatures created in the image of God while recognizing our desperate need for the grace that God offers to us in the gospel. Writing in a devotional style that is theologically rich, biblically accurate, and aimed at ordinary readers, Mike Wittmer helps readers understand who they are, why they are here, and the importance of the story they tell themselves. In Becoming Worldly Saints, he gives an integrated vision that shows how we can be heavenly minded in a way that leads to earthly good, empowering believers to seize the abundant life God has for them.
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Soul Friends : What Every Woman Needs To Grow In Her Faith
$18.99Add to cartAre you missing out on one of the most transforming means to a deeper and more vibrant faith? In Soul Friends, Dr. Leslie Parrott explores the intimate stages of a woman’s spiritual journey while showing you how soul friendships can deepen and enlarge your faith. God brings us soul-friends to help in our spiritual journey, sometimes in predictable places: small groups, friendships, and mentors. But they’re sometimes found in places we don’t expect-these “hidden guides” are people, past or present, whose role in our life may even be hidden from them, but nevertheless, have a deep impact on our growth and vitality. Whether it’s a hidden guide, a member of a small group, or a friend we’ve had for years, these soul-friends all hold the potential to embody grace that enables us to take a next step in the unfolding journey of our faith. Leslie reveals how every woman traverses four stages of spiritual growth-quest, calling, crisis, and communion – again and again.
And whatever stage you find yourself traveling right now, you need soul friends to help you move forward When we seize the initiative to connect, together we will form a part of the deep communion that is the sisterhood of the traveling saints, journeying together in our desire to know God, serve him, and love him more deeply. Through story, poem, and reflection, Leslie Parrott reminds each of us of the incredibly intimate, intricate, faith-forming work God does in us through the gift of the women he places in our lives.
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Case For Grace For Kids
$7.99Add to cartWhat does “grace” really mean? How can God’s grace impact your life? How can you experience grace every day? This new book by New York Times bestselling author, Lee Strobel, shows how God’s love is for everyone-no matter what. Through stories of everyday people whose lives have been changed, you will discover God’s love and the power of forgiveness. You will experience God’s amazing grace and be able to share it with others.
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Desaparicion De La Gracia – (Spanish)
$17.99Add to cartPor que la iglesia provoca sentimientos tan negativos?. Philip Yancey ha estado haciendo esa pregunta toda su vida como periodista. Su pregunta es mas relevante ahora que nunca: en un periodo de veinte anos comenzando desde mitad de los noventa, la investigacion muestra que las opiniones favorables hacia el cristianismo se han desplomado de manera drastica; y las opiniones de los evangelicos han caido incluso mas profundamente. Yancey examina lo que pudo haber contribuido a la hostilidad hacia los evangelicos. Ofrece esclarecedoras formas de como la fe puede expresarse de maneras que desarmen incluso a los criticos mas cinicos y examina que son las Buenas Nuevas y lo que vale la pena preservar en una cultura que cree que ha rechazado la fe cristiana.
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His Cruel Cross My Mercy Tree
$12.99Add to cart“His Cruel Cross, My Mercy Tree” magnifies the atoning achievement of Jesus at Calvary as it confronts popular doctrines that ignore or diminish the significance of the Savior’s sacrifice. This book is a gripping call back to Christianity’s foundational cornerstone…the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of His cross is the heart of the gospel and the eternal wellspring of all redemptive truth.
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Religion Trap : Religion Versus Relationship
$10.99Add to cartCarmen Menefee became a Christian and soon found that she was expected to be in church every night of the week. As a wife, mother, daughter, and employee, she struggled with competing demands. For twenty-three years she served in various positions in her previous church and experienced the damaging effects of misplaced priorities. Now freed from the religion trap, Carmen has learned the importance of keeping her relationship with Christ first. Have you slipped into the religion trap? It can happen to the most genuine believer. We shift our focus from being right with God to doing the right things. Emphasis on the external gives us a false sense of security, and the downward spiral begins. Becoming religious, we go through the motions and grow cold in our relationship with Christ. The enemy may have ensnared you if: . You’re busy but not fruitful in the purposes of God. . You feel manipulated to attend, serve, or give at church. . You’re more concerned with other people’s sins than your own. . You’re neglecting your family because you’re at church too much. . You’re not free to experience the Holy Spirit’s leading in your decisions. Jesus Christ can free you from the religion trap so you can enjoy a satisfying, intimate relationship with him. Walk away from the bondage of legalism into God’s glorious grace.
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Brave New Discipleship
$24.99Add to cartMany Christians mayfind today’s world to be spiritually hostile. In a social climate that begsspirituality to take a backseat to cultural demands there is a need for a new discipleship model. It is no secret that modern disciples will have to search for new methods of discipleship. Rather than a book intended for use as a guidefor discipleship, Brave New Discipleship lays out the biblical principles that must be followed, no matter what book or discipleship method the reader might choose to use. Brave New Discipleship integrates the best of modern educational research to guide the most effective discipleship strategy possible. Max explores Scripture and sheds light on what is negotiable and what is non-negotiable for modern ministry. For the reader looking for biblically sound ways to grow his or her church, Brave New Discipleship is a must-read.
Features include:
*Memory exercises help the reader absorb a summary of what he or she has read
*Understanding exercises help the reader put into his own words what he or she has read, to be sure he grasps the truth
*Application exercises allow the reader to apply the truth to his or her personal life
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Happy Christian : 10 Ways To Be A Joyful Believer In A Gloomy World
$19.99Add to cartA unique combination of biblical teaching, scientific research, and personal biography shows those who follow Jesus how to live joyful, purposeful lives.
Hopelessness has invaded much of our culture, even reaching deep into the church. But while the world is awash in negativity, Christians have resources to live differently. In The Happy Christian, professor and pastor David Murray blends the best of modern science and psychology with the timeless truths of Scripture to create a solid, credible guide to positivity. The author of the acclaimed Christians Get Depressed Too, Murray exposes modern negativity’s insidious roots and presents ten perspective-changing ways to remain optimistic in a world that keeps trying to drag us down. The Happy Christian invites readers to shed negativity and become countercultural missionaries by demonstrating the positive power of the gospel in their lives.
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Pensar Actuar Ser Como Jesus – (Spanish)
$15.99Add to cartLa Biblia nos ensena que la meta de la vida cristiana es llegar a ser semejantes a Jesus, tanto por nuestro propio crecimiento persona, como por el bien de los demas. La vision de Dios en cuanto a nuestra vida va mas alla de nosotros mismos, porque es una vision de comunidad; de vivir juntos. Esto significa que la necesidad de asemejarnos a Jesus se halla intimamente relacionada con nuestra manera de pensar, con nuestra forma de actuar hacia los demas y en ultima instancia, con el tipo de persona en el que nos estamos convirtiendo. Para comenzar este camino, necesitas captar la vision y saber hacia donde se dirigen tus pasos. En este libro, el pastor y autor Randy Frazee te ayudara a desarrollar una vision personal de tu crecimiento espiritual, y un sencillo plan para dar los primeros pasos. Despues de presentar la historia de la Biblia y mostrar donde se ubica nuestra vida en el cuadro general de lo que Dios esta haciendo en el mundo, Frazee nos ayuda a identificar diez creencias basicas, diez practicas basicas y diez virtudes basicas que nos ayudaran a pensar como Jesucristo, actuar como -l y asemejarnos mas a -l. Identifica tambien algunas de las barreras y de las trampas que nos impiden crecer, destacando la necesidad que tenemos de tomar deliberadamente la decision de caminar en la gracia, usando los medios que Dios nos da gratuitamente para que crezcamos y nos fortalezcamos en nuestra fe.
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Glory Hunger : God The Gospel And Our Quest For Something More
$20.00Add to cartEveryone wants to be significant. To a certain extent, this is natural and good, evidencing our God-given desire for meaning and purpose. However, our longing for significance can easily twist into an insatiable craving for approval, recognition, and praise-and, if left unchecked, this craving will enslave us. In Glory Hunger, pastor JR Vassar challenges Christians to reevaluate their priorities when it comes to leaving a legacy, pointing to the gospel as the key to freedom from the bondage of narcissism and insecurity. Addressing cultural obsessions such as physical beauty and the goal of cultivating a “perfect” digital reputation via social media, this book will help readers refocus on what really matters: living a life marked by the passionate pursuit of God’s glory above all else.
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America : Turning A Nation To God
$19.99Add to cartIn this illuminating work by Dr. Tony Evans, he examines the root of our nation’s social, economic and political unrest. Through insightful truths and illustrations, Dr. Evans not only brings to light the core cause of our country’s current instabilities but presents a plan for reclaiming freedom, morality and strength. We hold within the collective body of Christ not only the power but also the capacity to put our country back on the path of ascendancy. This straight-forward teaching, when embraced by believers in our nation, will usher in the greatest revival in American history.
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31 Days Toward Passionate Faith
$13.99Add to cart“Whatever your journey holds, if you’re immersed in God, you will be safe. And it will be worth everything…”
If you long for spiritual vibrancy, Joni Eareckson Tada wants to give you hope. In 31 Days Toward Passionate Faith, she shares daily inspiration from her own search for an active trust in God.
As you grow in faith, your identity as a child of God will become an energizing, joyful truth in your mind and heart. You will act with holy confidence. And you will radiate God’s love.
In the midst of questions, God offers faith. In times of soul-weariness, God offers new life. And on a journey through darkness, God offers the richest of treasures: communion with Himself that leads to a boundless spiritual passion. So take his hand. Let Him lead you to life abundant.
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What About Me
$14.99Add to cartAs believers, we spend a great deal of time praying for ourselves and our circumstances. We ask: “Lord, what about me? I have all these needs. What about me?” Author Dee Greathouse says God wants to ask us the same question: “Child, what about Me? I am the answer you need. The Me I have placed inside you allows you by faith to take advantage of the unique life I have given you.” You will learn from this personal testimony by Dr. Greathouse that miracles happen every day-if you trust in the sovereign will of God and believe His Word. Whether your need is healing, financial, or miracle power, she will show you that in God’s will, design, and plan for your life, all your needs will be met when you turn them over to the Lord.
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Warriors Soul : 5 Powerful Principles To Make You A Stronger Man Of God
$15.99Add to cartWe may not wear uniforms or dodge bullets, but we are engaged in a daily battle with Satan, the adversary of our souls! How can we defeat him? Drawing on God’s Word and their own experiences as Green Berets, Boykin and Weber equip you with five core strategies to help you become a victorious spiritual warrior.
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Aloof : Figuring Out Life With A God Who Hides
$15.99Add to cart“God, are you there?” is a near universal cry of the human heart.We have all longed for God to be tangible. Some might sway to worship music, others go on missions, others fast from food. The universal quest is to feel the divine . . . and yet the divine seems aloof, even shy. In this narrative-driven book, Tony Kriz leads the reader on a journey of “orchestrated epiphanies” along the eternal quest to tangibly encounter God, including the unpredictable moments that give us hope, and even more so, the long gaps between those moments that challenge our faith.
Written in an authentic, conversational style, Aloof is easily accessible to those who don’t know much about the Bible, yet the message is still theologically informed and culturally relevant. This book will help you process how God acts uniquely towards us, depending upon each stage of life. The chapters include contemporary real-life stories that normalize the experience of an often hidden God, while also aiding the reader to acknowledge the very real moments (rare though they may be) when God has shown up in a tangible way.
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Gods Story In 66 Verses
$19.99Add to cartTreasure God’s Word in sixty-six easy verses. The Bible can seem like a big, intimidating book-mysterious, tedious, and often hard to understand. Written over a span of fifteen hundred years, two millennia ago, God’s Word sometimes feels like a mishmash of stories and literary styles. What can be done to make it more accessible to twenty-first-century readers? Stan Guthrie’s answer: begin by zooming in on one key verse for each of the Bible’s sixty-six books. Seeking to bring clarity and simplicity to the study of God’s Word, Guthrie has written a concise, easy-to-digest collection of wisdom anchored in one verse for each book, from Genesis to Revelation-a verse that summarizes or lays the foundation for that book, placing it in context with the rest of the Scriptures. Read this book, and you’ll feel as if you’ve read the entire Bible-but you’ll also yearn to continue mining its depths and exploring its richness on your own.
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Spiritually Strong : The Ultimate 6 Week Guide To Building Your Body And So
$18.99Add to cartSpiritually Strong is a six-week program designed to help you get in better shape spiritually and physically. As Timothy says, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” (4:8). This book teaches you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplines-Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others.
By exercising your spiritual core on a daily basis, you will learn to:
*Study the Bible and understand what God is saying to you.
*Pray with power.
*Incorporate periodic fasting into your life.
*Honor God with your body through nutritious eating and exercise.
*Practice good stewardship of the resources God has given you.
*Serve others in humility as an outward demonstration of God’s love.As you learn to submit to God in each of these areas of your life, you’ll discover the joy that accompanies self-discipline. Your daily steps of obedience will translate into giant strides in your walk with the Lord.
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Defeating Strongholds Of The Mind
$19.99Add to cartYour mind is a battleground, but the truth will set you free
God wants every one of His children to walk in victory and freedom in all areas of their lives. But the Bible tells us that we have an evil and deceptive enemy who is “the father of lies and all that is false.” Defeating Strongholds of the Mind explains how Satan traps us in lies and false perceptions and shows readers how to partner with God, enter into worship, and embrace their kingdom identities to gain victory and freedom. This book:
*Identifies thinking patterns that can become strongholds
*Includes a chapter on entertainment and how it can negatively influence our thinking
*Includes specific prayers to bring victory in the battles we fight in our minds
*Provides inspirational testimonies from people who have overcome the deceptions, struggles and strongholds in their minds -
All In : You Are One Decision Away From A Totally Different Life
$17.99Add to cartThe Gospel costs nothing. You can’t earn it or buy it. It can only be received as a free gift which is compliments of God’s grace. It doesn’t cost anything, but it demands everything. It demands that we go “all in,” putting all that we have into God’s hands. And that’s where we get stuck-in spiritual no man’s land. We’re afraid that if we go all in that we might miss out on what this life has to offer. It’s not true.
The only thing you’ll miss out on is everything God has to offer. And the good news is this: if you don’t hold out on God, God won’t hold out on you. Readers will find Batterson’s writing filled with his customary vivid, contemporary illustrations as well as biblical characters like Shamgar and Elisha and Jonathan and . . . Judas.
No one has ever sacrificed anything for God. If you always get back more than you gave up, have you sacrificed anything at all? The eternal reward always outweighs the temporal sacrifice. At the end of the day, our greatest regret will be whatever we didn’t give back to God. What we didn’t push back across the table to Him. Eternity will reveal that holding out is losing out.
The message of All In is simple: if Jesus is not Lord of all then Jesus is not Lord at all. It’s all or nothing. It’s now or never. Kneeling at the foot of cross of Christ and surrendering to His Lordship is a radical act of dethroning yourself and enthroning Christ as King. It’s also an act of disowning yourself. Nothing belongs to you. Not even you.
Batterson writes, “For many years, I thought I was following Jesus. I wasn’t. I had invited Jesus to follow me. I call it inverted Christianity. And it’s a subtle form of selfishness that masquerades as spirituality. That’s when I sold out and bought in. When did we start believing that the gospel is an insurance plan? It’s a daring plan. Jesus did not die just to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”
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Kingdom Authority
$16.99Add to cartEver since Kynan Bridges was a young boy, he understood that he was not alone in this world. He sensed the presence of God, but when he rededicated his life to Jesus in 1996, he encountered the dark side of the spiritual realm firsthand. For several months, he was tormented by nightmares, demonic attacks, and the spirit of fear. Little did he know that such demonic attacks on the mind and body were not unique to him. Many people in the church battle with the realm of darkness, yet they remain silent and therefore stuck in its throes, with no knowledge of how to achieve victory.
One night, feeling suffocated in his sleep, Kynan called on the only name he knew to call upon, the name of Jesus. Instantly, he was set free from the tyrannical grip of the devil. In that moment, he realized that he had authority over the enemy because the name of Jesus is more than a word used casually in Sunday school-it is the embodiment of the sovereign power of the kingdom of God.
Kingdom Authority provides deep biblical insight into the authority that you posses as a child of God. You will discover how to invoke God’s Word and the name of Jesus to gain victory over the enemy and take dominion over the powers of darkness and their torments, finding freedom from fear, depression, lust, sickness, poverty, and bondage of all types.
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Never Go Back
$17.99Add to cartDr. Henry Cloud, bestselling author of the Boundaries series, offers a life-changing book that provides ten strategies for overcoming self-defeating life patterns that will help you redirect your mistakes and make way for success-physically, personally, and spiritually.
Everyone makes mistakes, big and small. Sometimes our mistakes take us down the wrong path and send us spiraling into destructive life patterns, and sometimes we learn our lesson and never make the same mistake again. But how? How do we recognize destructive patterns, make new choices, and then follow through?
In Never Go Back, bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud shares ten doorways to success-and once we walk through these new pathways, we never go back again. His proven method-based on grace, not guilt-outlines ten common life patterns that sabotage success and lays out clear, concrete steps you can take to overcome them. You’ll see your relationships flourish, your personal life enhanced, and your faith strengthened. Dr. Cloud’s powerful message reveals doorways to understanding-once you enter them, you will get from where you were to where you want to be.
With a winning combination of eternal principles, spiritual wisdom, and modern scientific data, Never Go Back will put your heart in the right place with yourself and with God.
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30 Day Detox For Your Soul
$16.99Add to cartHurt, disappointed, messed up, and dried out-that’s how many of us feel in life as we carry on the best we can. 30-Day Detox for Your Soul is more than a devotional-it is a spiritual “deep clean” or “health spa” that gently but effectively uncovers the issues of the heart (both old and new) that negatively affect the way we live and act, allowing God to heal us and set us free, spiritually and emotionally.
Writing from her own experiences with heart-piercing honesty, author Jo Naughton provides an easy-to-follow daily journey that will ignite a new fire in our relationship with God, leading to renewed purpose and the fulfillment of our true destiny in life.
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Think Act Be Like Jesus
$22.99Add to cartThe Bible teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesus—for our own personal growth and for the sake of others. Every believer needs to ask three big questions: What do I believe? What should I do? And who am I becoming? In Think, Act, Be Like Jesus, bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee helps readers grasp the vision of the Christian life and get started on the journey of discipleship. After unfolding the revolutionary dream of Jesus and showing how our lives fit into the big picture of what God is doing in the world, Frazee walks readers through thirty short chapters exploring the ten core beliefs, ten core practices, and ten core virtues that help disciples to think, act, and be more like Jesus Christ. This compelling new book can be used in conjunction with the 30-week all-church Believe campaign or read separately as an individual study. Either way, readers will deepen their understanding of what it means to not just know the Story of God, but to live it.
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You Were Made For More
$15.99Add to cartJim Cymbala knows something a lot of us miss–that a comfortable, secure life won’t produce the satisfaction we long for. How could we feel fulfilled by missing out on the life God has for us? Whether life seems good or not right now, Jim Cymbala believes that God has more for you. In this new book, he’ll help you find out how to access the “more” God intends—more peace, real joy, and a deep sense of purpose. As you open yourself to the “more” of God, you will also discover your unique work assignment—the one thing God is calling you–and no one else–to accomplish for the sake of his work in the world. You Were Made for More draws a compelling picture of people just like you who are finding that “more of God” means more influence, more energy, and ultimately more happiness. It will help you picture what your own “land of milk and honey” might look like—the fuller, richer spiritual place you long to be. Using examples from the Bible, contemporary stories, and experiences from his own life, Jim Cymbala points the way to a richer, deeper life, helping you take hold of everything God wants to give.
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Contagious Disciple Making
$12.99Add to cartIt is hard to deny that today’s world can seem downright hostile toward Christians. Some may look down at their iPhones when we mention God, motion for the check when we bring up church, or casually change the subject when we talk about prayer. In a world full of people whose indifference is greater than their desire to know Christ, how can we dream of growing the church? In Contagious Disciple Making, David Watson and Paul Watson map out a simple method that has sparked an explosion of homegrown churches in the United States and around the world. A companion to Cityteam’s two previous books, Miraculous Movements and The Father Glorified, Contagious Disciple Making details the method used by Cityteam disciple-makers. This distinctive process focuses on equipping spiritual leaders in communities where churches are planted. Unlike many evangelism and church-growth products that focus on quick results, contagious disciple-making takes time to cultivate spiritual leadership, resulting in lasting disciple-making movements. Through Contagious Disciple Making readers will come to understand that a strong and equipped leader will continue to grow the church long after church planters move on to the next church.
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Prepare Your Hope
$16.99Add to cartA Pamela Christian Ministries Title
A great number of people today are finding it more difficult to remain optimistic about their life and future than ever before. So much has failed-marriage, family, personal relations, the job and economic markets, government, education and even the Church. Where is the hope and personal breakthroughs we desperately need? Clearly there is no hope in our natural existence. There never has been. That is why Christ came to this earth in the first place! Renew Your Hope! Remedy for Personal Breakthroughs provides the answers that can change your life, your circumstances and your future. – Learn the fullness of what Christ offers you – Uncover the deceptions that have prevented you from moving ahead – Discover Christ’s authority and power that God wants you to operate in – Take hold of the abundant, victorious life Christ died to provide you You can have confident hope. You can have personal breakthroughs. Why wait a moment longer when this book places the answers in your hands?
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Jesus Continued : Why The Spirit Inside You Is Better Than Jesus Beside You
$19.99Add to cartWhy does God often feel more like a doctrine we know about than a Person we know? Why do so many of us think of Christianity as a lifestyle to which we conform, rather than a God with whom we commune? Jesus gave his disciples the audacious promise that it was to their advantage he go back to heaven because the Holy Spirit could then come to live inside of them. How many of us consider our connection to the Holy Spirit so strong and so real that we would call his presence in us better than Jesus beside us? Author J.D. Greear asks those questions because throughout his Christian life he felt disconnected to God and unsure about how to interact with him. Although he had learned a lot of truths about God, he sensed very little relationship with him—at least, not the dynamic, two-way relationship he really wanted. He tried to have such a relationship, but all of God’s work seemed stockpiled in the past: he created the world, died on a cross, and left a Bible. God seemed like a busy teacher who had given an assignment and then stepped out of the room, leaving students to get the work done on their own. But Greear discovered it doesn’t have to be like that. Not at all. In clear and practical language, he explains how any follower of Jesus can have a satisfying, powerful relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. While many books about the Holy Spirit get stuck in secondary questions that divide believers, The God Factor focuses on a central, truth that unites us: God wants to be vitally present in and through his people. This truth, though central, is sadly neglected. This generation of Christians—mission-driven but burned out, weary, and longing for joy—desperately needs to recover the dynamic presence of God. And the good news is that God wants us to have exactly that.
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Que Tan Alto Quiere Llegar – (Spanish)
$14.99Add to cartQue tan alto quiere llegar? John Maxwell dice que todo depende de su actitud.Nariz hacia arriba o nariz hacia abajo ? Al igual que el angulo de un avion determina su altitud, lo mismo ocurre con el enfoque que damos a la familia, al trabajo, y a la vida en general, y ese enfoque determina la actitud que presentamos al mundo. La forma de resolver un problema es a menudo secundaria a el enfoque que tomamos para enfrentar el problema mismo, nuestra expresion externa es casi tan importante como la lucha interior.
En Que tan alto quiere llegar?, el autor John Maxwell presenta lecciones detalladas sobre la cualidad unica e invaluable que se ha convertido en la fuerza principal de una persona dirigida hacia el exito. Lo que nos pasa, a menudo es diferente de lo que ocurre en nosotros.Llamando a la Biblia un “manual sobre el desempeno de actitud “Maxwell enfatiza que en realidad nunca estamos volando solos. Con una guia de estudio para ayudar a evaluar y construir sobre su propio angulo de vuelo, Que tan alto quiere llegar? establece los elementos fundamentales para un vuelo estable y duradero de la vida.
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What Your Body Knows About God
$20.99Add to cartHave you ever had an experience where you felt particularly aware of God? If God is real, and we are created in God’s image, then it makes sense that our minds and bodies would be designed with the perceptive ability to sense and experience God. Scientists are now discovering ways that our bodies are designed to connect with God. Brain research shows that our brain systems are wired to enable us to have spiritual experiences. The spiritual circuits that are used in prayer or worship are also involved in developing compassion for others. Our bodies have actually been created to love God and serve our neighbors. Award-winning journalist Rob Moll chronicles the fascinating ways in which our brains and bodies interact with God and spiritual realities. He reports on neuroscience findings that show how our brains actually change and adapt when engaged in spiritual practices. We live longer, healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives when we cultivate the biological spiritual capacity that puts us in touch with God. God has created our bodies to fulfill the Great Commandment; we are hardwired to commune with God and to have compassion and community with other people. Moll explores the neuroscience of prayer, how liturgy helps us worship, why loving God causes us to love others, and how a life of love and service leads to the abundant life for which we were created. Just as our physical bodies require exercise to stay healthy, so too can spiritual exercises and practices revitalize our awareness of God. Heighten your spiritual senses and discover how you have been designed for physical and spiritual flourishing.
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Know Doubt : Embracing Uncertainty In Your Faith
$18.99Add to cartIn this refreshingly candid look at what it takes to live a life of faith, John Ortberg takes an honest look at the misgivings and uncertainties that often shake our beliefs as we navigate through the highs and lows of life. Reflecting on his own bouts with doubt and uncertainty, Ortberg shares with readers his discovery that, rather than being a contradiction in terms, doubt and faith may be very much a part of each other. He challenges readers to consider how doubt can motivate us to study and learn, how questioning expands our understanding, and how uncertainty can lead to trust. These challenges point us toward the relief of being totally honest. The right kind of doubt can be a gift—an action-generating truth that actually allows us to deepen our faith and intimacy with God. Written to challenge, comfort, and inspire readers, Know Doubt reveals uncertainty as a cause for celebration.
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Power Of Unlimited Faith
$15.99Add to cartTake The Limits Off Your Faith!
Do you ever hear people talk about “getting more faith” or “increasing their faith?” When we buy into this idea, we never have enough. Though we constantly seek after greater faith, it always feels just beyond our grasp…
The Truth is, you already possess all of the faith you will ever need-both to please God and to release His miraculous power in your everyday life. You simply need to know how to activate it!
You’ll learn how to:
*See the invisible-and discover God’s supernatural solutions
*Operate key principles of faith-and unleash God’s unlimited power within you
*Activate the law of confession-and agree with God’s Word
*Expect the miraculous-and watch impossibilities turn aroundGet ready to take the limits off of God and experience the power of unlimited faith today!
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For The Love Of God
$14.99Add to cartBeing new is never easy–especially when it comes to finding your faith. But you don’t need a big neon sign to point the way to God. Instead, you need a friend to tell it to you straight, equip you with information, and provide some much-needed encouragement along the way. Indeed, you need guidance from a woman who has already walked a mile in your shoes.
Jenny Lee Sulpizio invites you to silence those doubts, experience God’s grace, and breathe in the unconditional love you were always meant to know. It’s a guide for women unsure of their Creator, in search of answers, and interested in pursuing a genuine relationship with the Lord. Because this walk with God–this journey with Jesus? It’s about to change everything.
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Radical Disciple : Some Neglected Aspects Of Our Calling
$17.99Add to cartWhat is a life of radical discipleship? At the root, it means we let Jesus set the agenda of our lives. We aren’t selective. We don’t pick and choose what is congenial and stay away from what is costly. No. He is Lord of all of life. In the last book by the leading evangelical churchman of the twentieth century, John Stott opens up what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus. In a refreshing and accesible style, he explores eight aspects of Christian discipleship which are too often neglected and yet deserve to be taken seriously: non-conformity, Christ-likeness, maturity, creation-care, simplicity, balance, dependence and death. Here, including the last public sermon he ever preached, Stott offers wisdom gained from a lifetime of consistent Christian commitment. In addition, he poignantly reflects on his last years of life and ministry. The message is simple, classic and personal: Jesus is Lord. He calls. We follow.
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Who Is This Man
$19.99Add to cartJesus’ impact on our world is highly unlikely, widely inescapable, largely unknown, and decidedly double-edged. It is unlikely in light of the severe limitations of his earthly life; it is inescapable because of the range of impact; it is unknown because history doesn’t connect dots; and it is doubled-edged because his followers have wreaked so much havoc, often in his name. He is history’s most familiar figure, yet he is the man no one knows. His impact on the world is immense and non-accidental. From the Dark Ages to Post-Modernity he is the Man who won’t go away. And yet . . .you can miss him in historical lists for many reasons, maybe the most obvious being the way he lived his life. He did not loudly and demonstrably defend his movement in the spirit of a rising political or military leader. He did not lay out a case that history would judge his brand of belief superior in all future books. His life and teaching simply drew people to follow him. He made history by starting in a humble place, in a spirit of love and acceptance, and allowing each person space to respond. His vision of life continues to haunt and challenge humanity. His influence has swept over history bringing inspiration to what has happened in art, science, government, medicine, and education; he has taught humans about dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope.
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When Music Meets Faith
$11.99Add to cartMusic is powerful-it can bring people to tears, to laughter, to quiet reflection, and to boisterous dancing. In When Music Meets Faith, Dr. Louima Lilite uses musical terms and symbols to shed new light on the believer’s journey toward and with Christ. This book is equally relevant to someone with years of musical training under his or her belt as it is to someone with no musical background whatsoever. The explanations, stories, and imagery will bring to life the power of music and the wisdom that can be drawn from it. If you are looking for a refreshing devotional that will help you integrate your faith into all areas of your life, “When Music Meets Faith” is the devotional that will help you do so.
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Well : Why Are So Many Still Thirsty
$18.99Add to cartWhy are so many so close to the Well and still so thirsty? Mark Hall takes the powerful story of the Woman at the Well and her encounter with Jesus to help readers understand that the “wells” we go to for life and sustenance, the “wells” of success, talent, control, favor, religion, etc., are keeping us from relying on Jesus and his abundant life, and we will never be truly satisfied until we realize that and go to Him for our needs.
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Wrestling With Wonder
$15.99Add to cartWho is this God? Who is he who calls us to surrender and then leads us on a journey of twists and turns, ups and downs, unlike anything we could have ever expected? Who is this God who calls a young girl to birth a Savior and then watch him die on a Roman cross? Who is he who fulfills every promise and yet shatters every expectation? Come, join Mary, Jesus’ mother, on a journey of discovery. Hear the angel’s call, walk the long road to Bethlehem, give birth in a barn, search for a lost son, kneel at the foot of a cross, and experience the wind of the Spirit.
Come, walk with Mary, and find your own journey in hers. Because life rarely turns out the way we planned…Because we lose the wonder in the disappointments of life … Because being highly favored does not mean being highly pampered …Because Mary shows us God — Passionate, breath-taking, and unpredictable…
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Beloved Dust : Drawing Close To God By Discovering The Truth About Yourself
$19.99Add to cartPastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel provide a path to abiding with God through prayer. Our bodies were formed from dust, and that dust can weigh our spirits down. When our faith feels empty, we make promises and set goals to fix it. But the Christian life is not about looking or feeling like a Christian. It’s about prayer. It’s about abiding in God.
If communion with God is your goal, self-help tricks and personal resolutions will fail you. But Jesus Christ will not. Drawing from Scripture and from their experiences, Pastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel wrote this book to be a companion for your journey through prayer toward Jesus. This is not a process of tasks and rewards but of patience, prayer, and openheartedness.
Prayerfully read this book. Prepare your heart for the gifts God has for you. Beloved Dust invites readers to discover the fundamental simplicity and radical transformation of being with God.
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I Know God Can But Will He Do It For Me
$11.95Add to cartAll of mankind ponders this question in one form or another: “I know God can, but will He do it for me?”
For years, you may have wondered to yourself and had the desire to change, but for one reason or another have not. Now is the time. Growth in belief leads to breaking away from the ordinary and witnessing miracles in daily living. God wants to work in your life.
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Soul Feast : An Invitation To The Christian Spiritual Life (Revised)
$22.00Add to cartFirst released in 1995, this spiritual classic continues to be a bestseller, as thousands each year accept Marjorie Thompson’s invitation to the Christian spiritual life. Offering a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and instruction for developing and nurturing those practices, Soul Feast continues to be a favorite for individual reflection and group study. Many new additions, including a new chapter on keeping the Sabbath, make this newly revised edition of Soul Feast a must-have.
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Name Quest : Explore The Names Of God To Grow In Faith And Get To Know Him
$24.99Add to cartAn insightful journey through all the biblical names of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Beginning in Babel and ending with a burning Babylon, “The Name Quest” explains the significance that the different names for God have for an everyday relationship with God and for spiritual growth. The names of God are like a rainbow–each name expresses part of the spectrum of the character and attributes of God.
Along the way, the author tenderly answers tough questions:
Which of the Hebrew names of God is His personal name–Yahweh or Jehovah?
What does it mean to pray in Jesus name?
How can we relate to the Holy God and the Judge?
Why is a God of love called the Jealous God ?
What does it mean to call Jesus the Messiah?
“The Name Quest” mentions all the names of God in the Bible while explaining their significance in ordinary language. The author weaves together fifteen years of Bible study research with plentiful illustrations and humorous anecdotes. These include lessons learned as a pastor on a Caribbean island. A visit to a Welsh hill farm introduces a chapter about the Good Shepherd. The story of a Hungarian political prisoner illustrates the meaning of Immanuel (or is it Emmanuel?) A rescue from the slopes of an active volcano helps explain salvation and the meaning of Jesus Hebrew name Yeshua. Even the clever advertisement on a packet of potato chips offers a lesson about how to grow in faith in God.
Unlike chasing rainbows, the spiritual journey has an end. “The Name Quest” is a road map for every Christian s spiritual journey and it points to the destination–being formed into the image of Jesus Christ.”
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Jesus Is Student Edition
$14.99Add to cartBased on a New York Times Bestseller!This bestselling book is now available for students! Adapted for a student’s reading level and life experience, this compelling book will get younger readers thinking and talking about who Jesus really is and how He can impact their lives.
In the adult edition, Judah Smith writes as if to a friend, revealing the character of Jesus and showing the importance of Christ’s message to modern men and women. With passion and humor, Smith shows that Jesus is life; Jesus is grace; and Jesus is your friend. The student edition includes that same passion and humor along with content for younger readers: sidebars, lists, callouts, and questions to further engage students and give them knowledge that can make for a deeper, lasting relationship with Jesus.
This book will allow students to grow with Jesus from a young age and, ultimately, to know that Jesus is the point of all life.
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Ordinary : Sustainable Faith In A Radical Restless World
$17.99Add to cartRadical. Crazy. Transformative and restless. Every word we read these days seems to suggest there’s a “next-best-thing,” if only we would change our comfortable, compromising lives. In fact, the greatest fear most Christians have is boredom—the sense that they are missing out on the radical life Jesus promised. One thing is certain. No one wants to be “ordinary.” Yet pastor and author Michael Horton believes that our attempts to measure our spiritual growth by our experiences, constantly seeking after the next big breakthrough, have left many Christians disillusioned and disappointed. There’s nothing wrong with an energetic faith; the danger is that we can burn ourselves out on restless anxieties and unrealistic expectations. What’s needed is not another program or a fresh approach to spiritual growth; it’s a renewed appreciation for the commonplace. Far from a call to low expectations and passivity, Horton invites readers to recover their sense of joy in the ordinary. He provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Convicting and ultimately empowering, Ordinary is not a call to do less; it’s an invitation to experience the elusive joy of the ordinary Christian life.
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Walking The Labyrinth
$18.99Add to cartPart 1: Before The Beginning
ONE: Entrance
TWO: In The Middle Of Things
THREE: Wilderness
FOUR: WorkPart 2: Christ, The Path
FIVE: Threshold
SIX: Worship
SEVEN: Liminality
EIGHT: A Game
NINE: Rain
TEN: The SignsPart 3: The Way Of Love
ELEVEN: Tree Of Life
TWELVE: Seed
THIRTEEN: Children
FOURTEEN: In Peace
FIFTEEN: Passage
SIXTEEN: As Yet UntroddenPart 4: Calling, By Name
SEVENTEEN: Petals
EIGHTEEN: The Sea
NINETEEN: The Number Eleven
TWENTY: Between The Lines
TWENTY-ONE: Secret
TWENTY-TWO: CrossPart 5: Practicing The Everyday
TWENTY-THREE: Transfigured
TWENTY-FOUR: Facing Failure
TWENTY-FIVE: Safe At Home
TWENTY-SIX: In Bloom
TWENTY-SEVEN: Child’s Play
TWENTY-EIGHT: MarathonPart 6: The Things We Keep And Leave Behind
TWENTY-NINE: Labor
THIRTY: The Path
THIRTY-ONE: Running Late
THIRTY-TWO: But Now I See
THIRTY-THREE: Heartbeat
THIRTY-FOUR: Near And Not FarPart 7: The Way Of The Cross
THIRTY-FIVE: Around And Around
THIRTY-SIX: To The West
THIRTY-SEVEN: A Memory
THIRTY-EIGHT: Anonymous
THIRTY-NINE: Silence
FORTY: ExitPart 8: After The End
Acknowledgments
Appendix: Ways To Walk A Labyrinth
Daily Scripture Readings
IndexAdditional Info
Forty brief reflective chapters in which the author explores the spiritual practice of walking a labyrinth. -
Esther Anointing : Becoming A Woman Of Prayer Courage And Influence
$15.99Add to cartBe inspired by Esther, an incredible woman of God. Esther was willing to risk her life for the welfare of her people and the furthering of God’s plan. Strategically positioned by God in a place of influence, Esther is a powerful biblical example of how God can use anyone. She answered God’s call and went through a season of preparation physically and spiritually to get ready.
Just like in biblical times, God is positioning women today and giving them divine opportunities to influence the culture for His glory. The Esther Anointing gives you the keys to Esther’s success, including the qualities that make women great, the power of influence, and the key to finding God’s favor for your assignment.
It doesn’t matter where you came from or what skills and talents you have; if you let Him, God can use your life for His glory!
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Name Quest : Explore The Names Of God To Grow In Faith And Get To Know Him
$44.99Add to cartAn insightful journey through all the biblical names of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Beginning in Babel and ending with a burning Babylon, “The Name Quest” explains the significance that the different names for God have for an everyday relationship with God and for spiritual growth. The names of God are like a rainbow–each name expresses part of the spectrum of the character and attributes of God.Along the way, the author tenderly answers tough questions:
Which of the Hebrew names of God is His personal name–Yahweh or Jehovah?
What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name?
How can we relate to the Holy God and the Judge?
Why is a God of love called the “Jealous God”?
What does it mean to call Jesus the Messiah?
“The Name Quest” mentions all the names of God in the Bible while explaining their significance in ordinary language. The author weaves together fifteen years of Bible study research with plentiful illustrations and humorous anecdotes. These include lessons learned as a pastor on a Caribbean island. A visit to a Welsh hill farm introduces a chapter about the Good Shepherd. The story of a Hungarian political prisoner illustrates the meaning of Immanuel (or is it Emmanuel?) A rescue from the slopes of an active volcano helps explain salvation and the meaning of Jesus’ Hebrew name Yeshua. Even the clever advertisement on a packet of potato chips offers a lesson about how to grow in faith in God.
Unlike chasing rainbows, the spiritual journey has an end. “The Name Quest” is a road map for every Christian’s spiritual journey and it points to the destination–being formed into the image of Jesus Christ.
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Dwell : Life With God For The World
$22.99Add to cartPopular notions of Christian spirituality today tend to focus on getting us out of the world or getting the world out of us. Many are looking to spirituality as a means of disengaging from this life-to experience the transcendent or discover personal wholeness. On the other hand, much of popular Christian thought seems to be about avoiding the corruption of the world by being pious and following the rules. But Jesus offers a radical model for living. As the Incarnate One who dwelt among us to accomplish the mission of God, he teaches us how to dwell in the world for the sake of the world. If we are to become like him, we must learn what it means to live out this missional spirituality in the places we dwell. What does a Christian life deeply rooted in the logic of the Incarnation look like? Missional teacher and pastor Barry Jones shares his vision for authentic Christian spirituality focused on becoming more like Jesus. We dwell in a specific place and time in history, with unique bodies and in a world for which God has great purposes of redemption. This presence in the world should lead us to pattern our lives after the life of Jesus who was a boundary breaker, a shalom-maker, a people-keeper, and a wounded-healer. “Jesus’ life shows us what it looks like to be fully human, to be whole and holy . . . to be in the world and not of the world, to live passionately for the world and not protectively withdrawn from it, ” says Jones. “Allowing the logic of the Incarnation to inform our vision of the spiritual life corrects the tendency toward a self-oriented pursuit of transcendence or a negative spirituality of behavior modification and disengagement from the world.” Including practical suggestions for real-life application and questions for discussion, Jones describes living a missional life from a place of deep connection with and dependence on God. Not only must we have a clear and compelling vision of the life we want to live, but we must also cultivate the spiritual disciplines necessary to live out our vision in the specific contexts of day-to-day life. We need a renewed vision of Christian spirituality that leads us to be conformed into the image of Christ who dwelt with us for us.
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Guarda Tu Alma – (Spanish)
$14.99Add to cartEl alma es la clave de nuestra vida; es la que une nuestro corazon, nuestra mente y nuestro espiritu. Sin embargo, Aque es en realidad? En Guarda tu alma, John Ortberg utiliza un formato popular y repleto de anecdotas para tratar el tema de lo que es nuestra alma, y de como podemos cuidar de ella en un mundo que con mucha frecuencia nos olvidamos de que existe en cada uno de nosotros, esperando a que la alimentemos.
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Your Own Jesus
$18.99Add to cartCasting Crowns’ lead singer Mark Hall asks, “Do you have your own Jesus?” Why do you feel close to God one minute and so far away the next? Why does your faith seem empty? Why is it so easy to compromise with the world? Perhaps it’s because we have merely inherited someone else’s Jesus, relying on what we’ve seen and heard from family, friends, or pastors. A true storyteller and a teacher with a heart for ministry, Mark Hall traces the downward spiral caused by spiritual compromise with the world, and then charts the upward road to wholeness and health that comes when we claim our very own Jesus. You need to discover your own Jesus. The real Jesus. The one who wants you to be honest, committed, and uncompromising. The one who is waiting to have a relationship with you. Move past imitating a religion to experiencing a relationship that is vibrant, personal, and fulfilling.
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Rhythms Of Grace
$18.99Add to cartLife is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. These well-known words of wisdom remind us to pace ourselves in the journey of life so we reach the finish line with no regrets. Pacing yourself is not as easy as it sounds. Life tends to take on a pace of its own which when left unchecked, will drive us toward burnout and fatigue. We can easily become driven by care, worry, and ambition rather than led by the Holy Spirit. We may tend to think of burnout as a modern problem, but we can see that people in Jesus’ day felt their own kind of spiritual and emotional fatigue. Why else would Jesus have said these comforting words? Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly (Matt. 11:28-30; The Message). Even though he spoke these words more than two millennia ago, Jesus’ call to rest and peace seem tailor-made to fit this generation. Author Kerri Weems had let the pace and rhythm of her life get out of control. At first the consequences were only physical, but they quickly impacted her spiritual life. Since then, God has been teaching her to walk in time with him; he is teaching her to be led rather than driven. In this book, she opens up her life and shares this journey with the reader. God’s best for each of us is that we go the full distance of our race, and not just crawl exhausted across the finish line. God wants us to enjoy the race and cross the line with our heads held high, a smile on our faces, and our arms lifted in a double fist-punch! Getting to that moment is all about learning the rhythms of grace and pacing ourselves for the long run.
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Life Together In Christ
$20.00Add to cartHave you joined a church or small group in hopes of experiencing real life change, only to be disappointed? Have you sat through inspiring sermons about what is possible when Christians gather together in mutually edifying relationships, only to recognize how cynical you have become after many failed attempts? Community may be one of the most over-promised, under-delivered aspects of the Christian life today. Individuals remain selfish and stuck in their ways. Communities become spiritually lifeless or even fall apart because we don’t know how to experience transformation together. Transforming community does not come primarily from listening to inspiring preaching or adding another church program. It emerges as we embrace a shared commitment to the attitudes, practices and behaviors that open us to Christ in our midst. And that’s where Life Together in Christ comes in. Reflecting on the story of the two disciples who meet Christ on the Emmaus Road, Ruth Haley Barton offers this interactive guide for small groups of spiritual companions who are ready to encounter Christ in transforming ways-right where they are on the road of real life.
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Jesus Creed : Loving God, Loving Others (Anniversary)
$18.99Add to cartIn its 10th year of publication, The Jesus Creed teaches you how to live out Jesus’ command to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. Scot McKnight’s bestselling book is a powerful testament of essential Christian formation. This new edition of the contemporary classic is slightly condensed, with a new foreword by the author.
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Anxious : Choosing Faith In A World Of Worry
$16.99Add to cartIn any 12-month period, 18 percent of adults in the U.S. experience an anxiety disorder that significantly impairs their ability to function in everyday life. We-you and I and the culture we live in-are frantic with worry. Worry is part of our culture, an expectation of responsible people. And Christians are no different. But we are called to live and think differently from the worried world around us. The fact is, worry is sin, but we don’t seem to take it seriously. It is a spiritual problem, which ultimately cannot be overcome with sheer willpower-its solution is rooted entirely in who God is. How can we live life abundantly, with joy, as God has called us to do, when we’re consumed by anxiety? We are commanded not to worry, not only in the well-known words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 6, but also throughout the Old Testament and the epistles to the church. The Bible makes it clear that the future belongs only to God, who rules and is not subject to the limitations of time. To live with joy and contentment, trusting God with the present and the future, is a countercultural feat that can be accomplished only through him. Challenging the idolatrous underpinnings of worry, former Christianity Today executive Amy Simpson encourages us to root our faith in who God is, not in our own will power. We don’t often give much thought to why worry offends God, but indulging anxiety binds us to mere possibilities and blinds us to the truth. Correctly understanding the theology of worry is critical to true transformation. This is a book not just for women who worry, or people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder; this is a call to the church to turn its eyes from the things of earth and fix its eyes on the author and completer of our faith.
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C S Lewis And The Crisis Of A Christian
$20.00Add to cartC.S. Lewis has long been recognized as a beloved author of children’s literature and an apologist for Christian belief to a skeptical modern world. In this new volume, Gregory S. Cootsona shows us how Lewis can also serve as a guide to the ups and downs of the Christian journey. Like many of us, Lewis suffered from a variety of crises of faith and personal experience. Like us, he came to faith in a world that no longer respects Christian commitment or offers much room for belief in God. Like us, he felt the absence of God when those closest to him died. Like us, he wrestled with doubt, wondering if God is real, or simply the projection of his own wishes onto the screen of the universe. Like us, he knew the kinds of temptations he described with such poignancy and humor in The Screwtape Letters.
By examining these and the other crises of C.S. Lewis’s life, Cootsona shows us how Lewis found God in each one, and how he shared those discoveries with us in his writing. All those wishing to deepen and enrich their own spiritual journey will find much guidance and wisdom in these pages.
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Your Own Jesus Student Edition
$12.99Add to cartDo you find your faith is a little flat, or that the church hard to connect with? Perhaps it’s because you’ve inherited someone else’s Jesus: relying on what other people feel and say instead of discovering the living Lord yourself. In this student edition of Your Own Jesus, Mark Hall traces what can happen when you accidentally make a spiritual compromise with the world, while showing what can occur when believers like you experience authentic fellowship with the one living God. Through personal stories, scriptural insights, and discussion questions, Your Own Jesus Student Edition will set you free to live without compromise with the Jesus you’ll come to know intimately and love fully.
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Presents Of God
$15.99Add to cartMark Stibbe reminds us that we have a loving, generous Father who delights to give his children gifts, especially the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Mark describes each of the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament and provides tools for the reader to identify which gifts they have. He also urges the contemporary church not to dial down on the spiritual gifts but to create a culture where all the gifts are eagerly welcomed and responsibly stewarded. This book is a vital rallying cry for a return to genuine, charismatic Christianity at a time when so many Christians and indeed churches have lost their passion for the presence of God and for the supernatural evidences of God’s presence in worship and mission.
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Sacred Year : Mapping The Soulscape Of Spiritual Practice How Contemplating
$15.99Add to cartOne searcher’s honest and fascinating journey to encounter God, love others, and discover his true self through a year of spiritual practices.
Frustrated and disillusioned with his life as a Christian motivational speaker, Michael Yankoski was determined to stop merely talking about living a life of faith and start experiencing it. The result was a year dedicated to engaging in spiritual practices, both ancient and modern, in a life-altering process that continues to this day. Whether contemplating an apple for an hour before tasting it (attentiveness), eating on $2.00 a day (simplicity) or writing simple letters of thanks (gratitude),Michael discovered a whole new depth through the intentional life.
Stirred on by the guiding voice of Father Solomon, a local monk, Yankoski’s life is slowly transformed. Both entertaining and heart-wrenching, Yankoski’s story will resonate with those who wish to deepen their own committed faith as well as those who are searching – perhaps for the first time – for their own authentic encounter with the Divine.
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Real Christian : Bearing The Marks Of Authentic Faith
$22.99Add to cartThe evangelical church is home to many who call themselves Christians but do not know what they believe or follow the teachings of Jesus. Todd Wilson’s Real Christian: Bearing the Marks of Authentic Faith biblically defines what it means to be a true Christian, calling readers to reflect on how the gospel brings change and transformation to our character, deeply affecting the way we live.
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Pelea – (Spanish)
$13.99Add to cartEl libro- Pelea: Las claves para ganar las batallas que importan -presenta algunos de los valores y metas del conocido libro para hombres “Salvaje de corazon”, pero este libro tiene la ventaja de estar dirigido a una nueva generacion, y cuenta con el apoyo de una fuerte campaa publicitaria. Esta es una obra que le habla directamente al corazon del hombre. Aqui hallaras la fortaleza necesaria para pelear las batallas que sabes que necesitas pelear; aquellas batallas que van a determinar el estado de tu corazon, la calidad de tu matrimonio y la salud espiritual de tu familia. Craig Groeschel estudia tambien ejemplos tomados de las Escrituras, entre ellos el de nuestro buen amigo Sanson. Si, el personaje de los biceps inmensos y el cabello de hippie que estaba obsesionado con Dalila. Te sorprenderas al ver lo mucho que tenemos en comun con este hombre. Al analizar su vida, aprenderas la manera de derrotar a los demonios que debilitan a los hombres mas fuertes. Pelea te ayudara a convertirte en el hombre que Dios queria que fueras cuando te creo: un hombre que sabe pelear por lo que es correcto. Y no te atrevas a presentarte sin armas a esta batalla. Aprende a pelear con fe, con oracion y con la Palabra de Dios. Ya va siendo hora de que pelees como un hombre. Por el amor de Dios, PELEA.
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Spacious Heart : Room For Spiritual Awakening
$16.99Add to cartWhy do people, including Christians, feel empty, estranged and cynical?
Many of us have tired of the pat answers that the church and religion have provided about our questions about faith and meaning in life. We know there’s more-and we stand on the cusp of spiritual awakening, longing to reshape our connection with God.
In the tradition of Ronald Rolheiser’s The Holy Longing, Don Clymer and Sharon Clymer Landis (brother and sister, both spiritual directors and retreat leaders) take modern spirituality and turn it on its head to flesh out a Christian spiritualty of emptying oneself. How can I know God more fully? What does it mean to be a true servant walking closely with God: brutally honest with oneself, and true to Christ? Through riveting stories and text grounded in scripture, the book speaks to the deep cynicism of soul and despair that grip so many in this age.
Anyone wanting to become more loving, in touch with feelings, friends and family will find hope and direction in this easy-to-read book on the spiritual journey. We are all hungry for a full-flavored life, yet we ignore our deepest soul and quiet our cravings with more of everything. How does one embrace a spiritually simple life-gracious, accepting and fulfilling?
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1 Life Under God
$8.99Add to cartOne of the greatest dangers in the body of Christ today occurs when religion replaces an intimate relationship with our King. Religion is anything you do for God that does not stem out of a heart connected to God. It is only in knowing God and seeking Him first in all that you do, say and think that you come to discover His greatest plan for your life.
In One Life Under God, Dr. Tony Evans digs deep to uncover the spiritual truths behind the prioritization of the kingdom, the key to spiritual growth, nourishing a kingdom mindset and discovering your personal destiny.
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Passionate Pursuit : Getting To Know God And His Word
$16.99Add to cart“You were created with an internal void that only God Himself can fill.”
“The depth of your hunger for God is the length of your reach to Him.”
“You can be as close to God as you want to be.”
Many of us have heard these statements-or similar ones. Are they mere cliches? Or do they point to a truth that is so profound it should be the main focus of our life?
The mighty God of the universe is also your heavenly Father who loves you deeply. He understands you inside and out, and He desires for you to know Him personally, too. Author James W. Goll joyfully guides you past the cliches and into the spiritual reality of knowing God’s heart through an intentional, ongoing relationship with Him.
Passionate Pursuit shows you how to open your heart to encounter the living Lord. As your discovery of God unfolds, and your relationship with Him deepens, you will be surprised and delighted to hear His voice, to learn from Him-and to touch His heart. You will be filled with the life of God, and you will always desire to come back for more. In the process, you will gradually be transformed to become like Him and to reflect His image to others.
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Spirit Filled Life
$19.99Add to cartCharles Stanley helps you recognize and begin to live with the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit by challenging you in three parts to look up, within, and ahead.
Life abundant-Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Charles Stanley introduces you to the Holy Spirit. He is not an oversized electrical current you just plug into when you need additional help, or a theological concept, but just as real and active as Christ. He has personality as well as a specific job description and a definite desire to be an active part of our lives.”A big part of the Spirit-filled life is learning to recognize the fingerprint of the Holy Spirit. Once you know what to look for and once you begin looking for it, you will be amazed at how real the Holy Spirit will become to you. Learning to recognize the Holy Spirit is the first step in learning to live the Spirit-filled life.”
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Spiritual Gifts For Spiritual Warfare
$14.99Add to cartWhat are spiritual gifts, and why are they important? Perhaps you have never heard of spiritual gifts outside of their few appearances in the New Testament, or perhaps you are wondering how a concept to seemingly ancient is still applicable to you today.
Spiritual gifts are important tools in battling and overcoming Satan, and God freely gives them to His followers. The church need not be ignorant any longer. In Spiritual Gifts for Spiritual Warfare, Tom Brown presents the spiritual gifts and describes their uses in spiritual warfare, equipping you to…
*Recognize the various spiritual gifts
*Receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit
*Activate the spiritual gifts in your life
*Appropriate the gifts of revelation, power, and speech
*Become wise by discerning God’s will
*Impart wisdom and other spiritual gifts to othersYou are not alone. You have a Helper, the Holy Spirit, who wants to assist you in overcoming temptation and defeating the enemy in your life. Don’t be alarmed by Satan’s work. The Spirit who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (See 1 John 4:4.) So, stand up and use the tools you’ve been given to walk boldly in the way of truth!
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Ride Of Your Life (Reprinted)
$13.99Add to cartWe can all remember the first time we learned to ride a bike. That terrible thrill when we first realized Dad had let go of the seat and we were on our own. That first crash and the skinned knees. The life of a Christian is a lot like that. We want to experience the freedom we’re promised, so we take a risk, a leap of faith–and sometimes we fall. But just like Dad running alongside of us, God is always there, equipping us, encouraging us, and comforting us.
Through the powerful analogy of teaching his son to ride a bike, Mike Howerton lays out five essential life lessons that will help readers recapture a childlike faith and embrace a passionate, adventurous life full of possibilities and promise.
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Speak : How Your Story Can Change The World
$14.99Add to cartSpeak, by popular blogger Nish Weiseth, is a book about the power of telling our own stories and hearing those of others to change hearts, build bridges, advocate for good, make disciples with grace, and proclaim God’s kingdom on Earth today. Nish Weiseth exhorts today’s Christians to follow Jesus’ example by using story as a vehicle for change. After all, Jesus was a master storyteller. He frequently and effectively used the art of storytelling to communicate deep truths about God, humanity, love, and eternity to a culture on the brink. His stories defied social norms, revealed God’s Kingdom, and fiercely advocated for the least of these. With examples from Scripture as the foundation, Speak is a call for grace, openness, and vulnerability within the evangelical church. Nish Weiseth encourages those in the Body of Christ to know their own story of transformation and redemption—and to use those stories as a catalyst for change at both a personal and global level.
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Dones Espirituales Para La Gue – (Spanish)
$14.99Add to cartQue son los dones espirituales, y por que son importantes? Quiza nunca haya oido de los dones espirituales fuera de las pocas veces en que aparecen en el Nuevo Testamento, o quiza se pregunte como un concepto aparentemente tan antiguo sigue siendo aplicable a usted hoy dia.
Los dones espirituales son importantes herramientas para batallar y vencer a Satanas, y Dios los da gratuitamente a sus seguidores. La iglesia no tiene que ser ignorante por mas tiempo. En Dones Espirituales para la Guerra Espiritual, Tom Brown presenta los dones espirituales y describe sus usos en la guerra espiritual, equipandole para…
*Reconocer los diversos dones espirituales
*Recibir el bautismo del Espiritu Santo
*Activar los dones espirituales en su vida
*Apropiarse de los dones de revelacion, poder y expresion
*Ser sabio discerniendo la voluntad de Dios
*Impartir sabiduria y dones espirituales a otrosNo esta usted solo. Tiene un Ayudador, el Espiritu Santo, que quiere ayudarle a vencer la tentacion y derrotar al enemigo en su vida. No se alarme por la obra de Satanas. El Espiritu que esta en usted es mayor que el que esta en el mundo. Por lo tanto, !levantese y use las herramientas que le han sido dadas para caminar valientemente en el camino de la verdad!
What are spiritual gifts, and why are they important? Perhaps you have never heard of spiritual gifts outside of their few appearances in the New Testament, or perhaps you are wondering how a concept to seemingly ancient is still applicable to you today.
Spiritual gifts are important tools in battling and overcoming Satan, and God freely gives them to His followers. The church need not be ignorant any longer. In Spiritual Gifts for Spiritual Warfare, Tom Brown presents the spiritual gifts and describes their uses in spiritual warfare, equipping you to…
*Recognize the various spiritual gifts
*Receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit
*Activate the spiritual gifts in your life
*Appropriate the gifts of revelation, power, and speech
*Become wise by discerning God’s will
*Impart wisdom and other spiritual gifts to othersYou are not alone. You have a Helper, the Holy Spirit, who wants to assist you in overcoming temptation and defeating the enemy in your life. Don’t be alarmed by Satan’s work. The Spirit who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (See 1 John 4:4.) So, stand up and use the tools you’ve been given to walk boldly in the way of truth!
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Thrive Student Edition
$16.99Add to cartYou’ve probably heard the words ‘Live out your faith’ dozens, if not hundreds, of times, but what does that phrase really mean? And how do you really follow Jesus in today’s world? In this student adaptation of his book Thrive, Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall explores exactly what it means when your faith and your life collide, and how you can take the next steps in making that faith real and evident to those around you. Using relatable stories, applications you can use, as well as some life lessons, Hall shows how you can root yourself in the truth and grow strong in your beliefs as you become the person God designed you to be.
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Deliverance And Spiritual Warfare Manual
$19.99Add to cartEverything you need to know about deliverance and spiritual warfare in one complete manual.
This powerful guide gives readers the tools they need to pinpoint the issues they are facing so they can confront the enemy head-on. They will in turn be able to see their loved ones and families set free as they go to war of their behalf. An invaluable resource for anyone who wants to destroy the works of the enemy, this book gives information on spiritual warfare basics and strategies, including:
*Fasting, prayer and intercession
*The ministry of deliverance
*Prayers for self-deliverance
*Destroying stubborn demons and strongholdsBringing much needed light to expose the works of darkness, this book also provides specific prayers and names of demons, spirits, strongholds, and manifestations, and it provides biblical tactics for defeating them so readers can see their lives return to the place that God designed.
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Unshakable
$12.99Add to cartThe global financial crisis that began five years ago came as a shock to economists and to Wall Street movers and shakers, but it was no surprise to those in step with God’s Spirit. In UNSHAKABLE, Carter Conlon, senior pastor of Times Square Church in New York City, offers a prophetic message of hope to God’s people around the world. Yes, difficult days still lie ahead, but the Holy Spirit intends to use this season of uncertainty to rebuild the foundation of the Church for a future that brings glory to God. Do not fear! Instead, find out how you can stand strong through the coming storms, trusting the Lord to transform your life even through trials and pain.
“It’s a great joy and a deep comfort to know that God’s voice is speaking ‘for such a time as this’ in New York City and beyond.”–Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
“As a generation clings desperately to their worldly possessions in the face of looming poverty, Carter Conlon preaches an unshakable gospel of Christ crucified and confidence found only in the cross.”–John Hoover, New York Times bestselling author
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Dioses En Guerra – (Spanish)
$14.99Add to cartEn Dioses en guerra, Kyle Idleman, autor del libro best seller No soy fan, ayuda a todos los creyentes a reconocer que hay falsos dioses que luchan dentro de cada uno de nosotros, y se disputan el lugar de la gloria y el control en nuestra vida. Lo que nos impide seguir verdaderamente a Jesus es que nuestro corazon anda tras algo o alguien distinto. Aunque tal vez eso que buscamos no sea como las “imagenes talladas” del pasado, en realidad son los idolos de la vida moderna. Detras del pecado con el que estas luchando, el desaliento al que te enfrentas y la falta de proposito con la que estas viviendo, hay un dios falso que esta ganando la guerra por el control de tu corazon. Segun Idleman, la idolatria no es un problema; es el problema. A base de hacer unas profundas preguntas, Idleman revela cuales dioses falsos esta permitiendo cada uno de nosotros que ocupen el trono de nuestra vida. APara que te sacrificas? AQue te hace enojar? AQue te causa preocupacion? ADe quien anhelas recibir el aplauso? Todos estamos programados para la adoracion, pero con frecuencia terminamos valorando y honrando a los idolos del dinero, el sexo, la comida, el romance, el exito y muchos otros, que nos alejan de la relacion intima con Dios que queremos tener. Dioses en guerra, utilizando los testimonios reales, poderosos y sinceros de aquellos que han tenido que luchar en cada uno de estos aspectos, ilustra un claro camino para alejarnos del quebrantamiento de corazon de nuestra idolatria del siglo 21, para volver al corazon de Dios, capacitandonos para ser realmente unos seguidores de Jesus totalmente consagrados.
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Emotions : Confront The Lies Conquer With Truth
$17.99Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author and trusted pastor Dr. Charles Stanley shares practical guidance and encouragement on a topic that touches every person on earth-emotions.
God has gifted us with emotions since the very beginning-and he did so with very concrete purposes in mind-so that we can enjoy life, so we can connect with others, and so we can reflect God’s image in us. But too often, instead of making the best of this gift, our emotions make the worst of us.
Though we cannot see, taste, or touch our emotions, we are constantly affected by their forceful presence and the incredible influence they have over us. They can alter how we view our day, other people, and even the major events in our lives. Through our feelings, we have the capacity to enjoy amazing triumphs and deep fulfillment or experience crushing defeat and ruined relationships.
As Dr. Stanley deals with five key destructive emotions-fear, rejection, guilt, bitterness, and despair-he shares four simple steps for handling our emotions in a healthy manner.
Revealing God’s original purpose for emotions and wisely exposing the root of all negative emotions, Dr. Stanley will touch your heart as he teaches you how to find joy and fulfillment in the God-given gift of emotions.
Powerful and inspiring, Emotions teaches you how to become free of negative emotions and reclaim the purpose and joy for which God created them.
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Best Yes : Making Wise Decisions In The Midst Of Endless Demands
$19.99Add to cartLearn to find and play the role God wants most for you to play, not the ones you feel pressured into playing for the sake of others or even our sense of accomplishment and worth.
Most of us spend a lot of our lives figuring out when to say yes and when to say no. How to manage our time, reduce stress, do our best for our families, find a little space for “me.” But we don’t find space for our souls until we learn to step past the yes and no of daily decisions and seek a third option: the best yes. The best yes is the choice that shapes all our other choices. (And our choices determine the direction of our lives.) It’s what allows us to play our necessary parts in God’s plan, to spend our energy and focus our passion on the assignments that really are ours. It allows us to be there for the moments we shouldn’t miss, pursue the calling our souls pulse to fulfill, give the love we were born to offer. How do we learn to say that best yes? It requires honesty. Imagination. Attention. Trust. Humility. Practice-lots of practice. And wisdom. The best yes is really all about wisdom-learning to make truly wise decisons. And that’s the heart of this book. “I want us to become powerfully effective decision makers,” writes Lysa Terkeurst. “Because then we will live powerfully effective lives. And spend our souls doing powerfully effective work to the glory of God.” With her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight, and “been there” humor, she suggests usable strategies for choosing wisely and encourages us all to shout and whisper our own best yes to life, day by decision-making day.
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Growing In Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartSince the publication of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, these five practices have helped hundreds of congregations understand their mission, renew ministries, and stretch toward fruitfulness and excellence for the purpose of Christ. Now, each of the five practices has been broken out into 4-week small group studies that provide an honest, practical, and winsome guide to the spiritual journey. In Growing in Grace: The Practice of Intentional Faith Development we do the soul work that connects us to others, immerses us in God’s Word, and positions us to grow in grace and mature in Christ. We learn in community.
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Relaxing With God (Reprinted)
$15.99Add to cartJesus called his followers to exchange the heavy yoke around their necks for his light one. So why are so many Christians feeling weighed down and burned out? The simple answer is that they are being told from many pulpits across the country what they “should be” doing for God.
Bestselling author Andrew Farley calls this for what it is–works-based religion–and then shares with readers biblical wisdom on the neglected art of resting in Christ. Anyone longing to experience true release from the crushing expectations that the world throws their way will find life and rest in Farley’s revolutionary message.
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Suffering And The Search For Meaning
$23.99Add to cartSuffering is a philosophical problem, but it is much more. It is deeply personal. Why is this happening to me? How can I respond to friends and family in pain and loss, and to people in my care? Richard Rice guides readers through the seven most significant theodicies-approaches that have been used to make sense of suffering in light of God’s justice or control. He considers the strengths and weaknesses of each option, while always guiding us toward greater understanding and compassion. Rice goes further by offering guidelines for constructing a personal framework for dealing practically with suffering, one that draws from philosophy, ethics, theology and real-world experience. Intending for each of us to find a response to our suffering that is both intellectually satisfying and personally authentic, Rice provides the resources for meeting this challenge. He weaves together the theoretical side of the theodicies with personal stories of people who have experienced great suffering. While no framework can perfectly account for the problem of pain, we are left with the overarching insight that suffering never has the final word.
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Dangerous Passions Deadly Sins
$17.00Add to cartThis volume unpacks the psychological insights found in the writings of three early monks–Evagrius Ponticus (4th century), John Cassian (5th century), and Gregory the Great (6th century)–to help us appreciate the relevance of these monastic writers and apply their wisdom to our own spiritual and psychological well-being. The book addresses each of the seven deadly sins, offering practical guidance from the early monastic tradition for overcoming these dangerous passions.
As Dennis Okholm introduces key monastic figures, literature, and thought of the early church, he relates early Christian writings to modern studies in psychology. He shows how ancient monks often anticipated the insights of contemporary psychology and sociology, exploring, for example, how their discussions of gluttony compare with current discussions regarding eating disorders. This book will appeal to readers interested in spirituality, early monastic resources, and ancient wisdom for human flourishing, as well as students of spirituality and spiritual formation.
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Perfectly Imperfect : Character Sketches From The New Testament
$12.99Add to cartIs that a contradiction? The Bible is filled with stories of people with all kinds of flaws and imperfections.The astounding thing is what happens when God changes their lives.Perfectly Imperfect is about people whose true-to life stories are found in the New Testament. Theyare like us in many ways-confused, tempted,and often afraid, but then they meet Jesus, andtheir lives are wonderfully transformed.Through the character sketches in this book, welearn how God works with us. We discover somethings about the way God transforms us from what we are into what we can be. In these sometimes tragic and broken lives, we get a glimpse of how God renews us and remakes us into people who are perfectly imperfect.
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Love Walked Among Us
$17.99Add to cartNowhere was the vitality of Jesus more visible than in His love: compassionate, honest, powerful, humble, and sacrificial.Get to know Jesus, observe His life and His love as they unfold in the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.Combined with author Paul Miller’s own life stories, Love Walked Among Us will encourage you to imitate Jesus’ way of loving people in your relationships and community. Become more like Jesus and grow in your relationship with God.
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Love Never Fails
$25.00Add to cartThe revelation of Jesus Christ is not at all a liberty to sin; it is freedom from sin. We are mistaken to think otherwise. Yet we carry this message in earthen vessels, in human frailty susceptible to temptation. To be saved, we must confess sin, claiming to be absolutely no good, and repent in the face of God Almighty. Faith must work. Christians are set free from death. The tough issue we face from then on is our continuing infidelity. None of us is fully consistent. Thank the Lord that our salvation is not conditional. Our position in Jesus Christ is our condition. When will we get it through our thick heads that since we live by His Spirit we can walk not in our flesh but in God’s love? We have an awe-inspiring mission and everywhere people need Jesus. How are we supposed to convince the world of God’s abiding truth when we are imperfect? Just give a cup of water in the name of Jesus and He loves through you. Not by faith alone-faith works by love.
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How To Experience Your Oneness With Christ
$19.99Add to cartWould the real you please stand up? Are you a sinner or a saint? Do you have an old man inside of you, a new man, or both? Do you still have a sinful nature or do you now have a righteous nature or do you have a combination of both? Do you struggle with understanding the true nature of being born-again and being made one with Christ? “How to Experience Your Oneness with Christ” will lead you on a journey of discovering Jesus’ promise in John 10:10 of an abundant life that a true believer in Christ not only longs for but should be experiencing.
