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Feeler : Discovering How Sensitivity Helps You Discern And Act On Gods Voic
$16.99Read moreThe Scriptures give us a full-color picture of a God who is moved by emotions such as yearning, love, and compassion. Our human emotions reflect the emotional qualities of our Creator, who made us in His own image. Feelings have a vital place in any believer’s life, not just in those who have a more sensitive nature due to their personalities.
The Feeler by James W. Goll delivers a remarkable biblical perspective on our emotions and how they help us to discern and act on God’s voice. We experience the love, joy, and presence of God with our feelings. Our emotions have an impact on our bodies, our level of holiness, our relationships, and our decisions.
The Bible tells us we need to have our “senses trained to discern good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14 NASB). What are we training? Both our natural senses and our spiritual senses. Our physical senses, with the addition of “knowing,” correspond to our spiritual senses in these ways:
Eyes (sight): visions and dreams
Ears (hearing): voices and sounds
Heart (touch): emotions and feelings
Tongue (taste): good and evil
Nose (smell): good and bad
Mind (knowing): divine thoughts and impressions
This book will show you how to listen for and recognize the often subtle ways God’s Spirit speaks to believers, as well as how to discern good and evil spirits. With consecrated gifts and senses, you can reach out to the body of Christ and to the world at large in both spiritual and practical ways, making you much better equipped to fulfill your role as an ambassador of the gospel.
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Winning The War In Your Mind
$28.99Read moreAre your thoughts out of control–just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God’s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!
We’ve all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he’s discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term.
Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you:
*Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire it
*Identify the lies your enemy wants you to believe
*Recognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinking
*See how prayer and praise will transform your mind
*Develop practices that allow God’s thoughts to become your thoughtsGod has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It’s time to change your mind so God can change your life.
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Being The Bad Guys
$15.99Read moreHow to live confidently for Jesus in a culture that sees Christians as the bad guys.
The church used to be recognized as a force for good, but this is changing rapidly. Christians are now often seen as the bad guys, losing both respect and influence.
In our post-Christian culture, how do we offer the gospel to those around us who view it as not only wrong but possibly dangerous? And how do we ensure that the secular worldview does not entice us away with its constant barrage, online and elsewhere, of messages about self-determinism?
Author Stephen McAlpine offers an analysis of how our culture ended up this way and explains key points of tension between biblical Christianity and secular culture. He encourages Christians not to be ashamed of the gospel as it is more liberating, fulfilling and joyful than anything the world has to offer.
He also offers strategies for coping in this world, with its opposing values, and for reaching out to others wisely with the truth.
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Unlocking The Code Of The Supernatural Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Read moreThe Mystery of Being a Christian
It can be hard for us to admit we are dissatisfied with our spiritual life. That we are in a place where going to church is not yielding the victory we desire. A place where we pray things like, “God, I will never do that again,” yet find ourselves doing it again and again.
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are in fact a new creation. How would you like to start really experiencing that new life? Once you do, you will discover a world of unlimited spiritual possibilities.
Being a Christian is a mystery in which Christ lives in us through a radical transformation of our spiritual DNA. We have a relationship with the living Jesus that changes every dynamic of our life. And we are given our own access code, which is the Word of God. This is how we enter into the benefits and features of our new life.
What you need in order to overcome sin, sickness, poverty, and defeatism is to become conscious of, and intimate with, the indwelling Christ. Once you do, you will never again be manipulated by fear and insecurity. You won’t be caught in a vicious cycle of striving for God’s love and acceptance. You will be confident in your new identity, which will empower you to live the supernatural life God intends for you. You will operate in revelation knowledge, wisdom, spiritual understanding, and miracles. The bondage of sin, shame, and condemnation will be released by the power of the Holy Spirit. Demons won’t be able to oppress you because you will have an overwhelming consciousness of God’s love.
Whether you are a new Christian or a long-time believer who has never been able to fully apply Christ’s victory to your life, this companion study guide to Unlocking the Code of the Supernatural will help you become all God created you to be. You will no longer be a victim, defeated, or broken. God wants to use you for His glory! From this day forward, there are no more limitations on your life.
Designed for both individual and group study.
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Unlocking The Code Of The Supernatural
$16.99Read moreThe Mystery of Being a Christian
It can be hard for us to admit we are dissatisfied with our spiritual life. That we are in a place where going to church is not yielding the victory we desire. A place where we pray things like, “God, I will never do that again,” yet find ourselves doing it again and again.
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are in fact a new creation. How would you like to start really experiencing that new life? Once you do, you will discover a world of unlimited spiritual possibilities.
Being a Christian is a mystery in which Christ lives in us through a radical transformation of our spiritual DNA. We have a relationship with the living Jesus that changes every dynamic of our life. And we are given our own access code, which is the Word of God. This is how we enter into the benefits and features of our new life.
What you need in order to overcome sin, sickness, poverty, and defeatism is to become conscious of, and intimate with, the indwelling Christ. Once you do, you will never again be manipulated by fear and insecurity. You won’t be caught in a vicious cycle of striving for God’s love and acceptance. You will be confident in your new identity, which will empower you to live the supernatural life God intends for you. You will operate in revelation knowledge, wisdom, spiritual understanding, and miracles. The bondage of sin, shame, and condemnation will be released by the power of the Holy Spirit. Demons won’t be able to oppress you because you will have an overwhelming consciousness of God’s love.
Whether you are a new Christian or a long-time believer who has never been able to fully apply Christ’s victory to your life, Unlocking the Code of the Supernatural will help you become all God created you to be. You will no longer be a victim, defeated, or broken. God wants to use you for His glory! From this day forward, there are no more limitations on your life.
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Exciting New Life
$16.99Read moreEverything changes when Jesus becomes Lord of your life. This classic work by legendary Bible teacher Andrew Murray covers all the basics of biblical discipleship in easy-to-understand scriptural studies that will help the new Christian begin to grow and the seasoned believer to mentor others. Covers such subjects as: the sinful nature, receiving the Holy Spirit, dealing with people who who are hard to love, defeating Satan’s attacks, going through trials, how to pray and read the Scriptures, and God’s will for your life. Excellent for use in churches for New Believers courses.
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21 Days Of Deeper Prayer
$6.99Read moreHe who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” -John 7:38
Do you wish your Christianity had a little more of that kind of power in it? Jesus told His followers that those who believe in Him will have rivers of living water flowing from the depths of their beings. These rivers come from the presence of the Holy Spirit.
When we receive Jesus, God’s Spirit takes up residence within us to be our Teacher, Guide, Ruler, and Comforter. But have you consistently experienced an intimate relationship with Him, where He moves with awesome power, flowing through you into the lives of the people around you? Would you like to know Him in this way?
God wants you to experience Him more fully than you ever have in your life! What if I told you that if you spend the next twenty-one days reading this little book and joining in interactive prayer, then genuine rivers of the Holy Spirit will burst through your life? Would you do it?
If you are willing, God Himself will shower you with His presence. You will learn how to pray to a heavenly Father who hears and answers you. You will experience moments with Him that will transform you from the inside out and take you to the next level in your Christian walk. God will change you right in front of the people who you know you best. They will clearly see that you have been changed, that you have something you didn’t have before, and they will want what you have. You will know, see, taste, and feel the potency of the Holy Spirit in prayer as you bring others before God.Jim Maxim is not a preacher or a pastor. He calls himself “a regular Christian guy who is a businessman.” Yet, he has experienced all this and wants others to experience it too! Prepare to discover an extraordinary life in God!
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Forgiveness Journal : A Guided Journey To Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
$22.99Read moreYou deserve to stop suffering through what other people have done to you.
Discover the life-changing message of forgiveness in this lovely four-color journal, written by Lysa TerKeurst, complete with personal photographs and interactive content. Lysa will guide you as you engage with questions about what forgiveness is, process through what it isn’t, and understand how to deal with difficult relationships.
Over the last few years, Lysa TerKeurst has experienced seasons of total devastation that left her wondering, Will I ever recover from this? But in the face of hurt that felt impossible to move past, Lysa has found journaling to be a life-giving way to help let go of bitterness, process resentments, and live in the freedom of forgiving others. Now she is passionate about coming alongside readers on our own journeys of forgiveness, whether the deepest pain comes from years ago or is still happening today.
In this unique interactive companion to her book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, Lysa shares:
*Honest reflections where she wrestles with forgiving those who hurt her the most
*Powerful readings about forgiveness and healing
*Encouraging quotes from Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
*Key Scriptures related to the topic of each chapter
*Journaling prompts for personal processing, along with space to write
*Short prayers to get readers started in giving what you’re working on to GodWith beautiful four-color photographs of Lysa’s home and other significant places she worked through her own healing, The Forgiveness Journal is the invitation to freedom your soul needs. As Lysa writes, “Forgiveness is possible. And it is good. Your heart is much too beautiful of a place for unhealed pain. Your soul is much too deserving of new possibilities to stay stuck here. And today is the perfect day to start taking steps on this unexpected, miraculous pathway to healing.”
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Hear Gods Voice
$14.99Read moreImagine a life in which you clearly hear God’s voice and follow His will daily.
Do you long for God to speak to you, bringing guidance, strength, and comfort? Perhaps you have been praying for a word from God, but the heavens seem silent. Nothing is more important than knowing how to hear from God because our spiritual life depends on it. Without it, we can’t know and obey His will for us, and we may go down the wrong path or miss His plans for us.
The Bible teaches and guides us in essential matters, but instruction for God’s specific, daily purposes for our lives comes from His Holy Spirit, who lives within us. Being able to hear from God is a growing, deepening process that leads us into His perfect plans. Through his extensive study of the Scriptures and personal life experiences, internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince explains the practical steps you can take to hear from God, develop a close relationship with Him, remove obstacles to recognizing His voice, and understand the ways in which He communicates.
Hearing God enables us to follow Him more confidently, love Him more deeply, and serve Him more completely. As you cultivate the practice of hearing God’s voice, you will receive the fresh, daily bread that nourishes you spiritually and find divine direction and strength for your ongoing walk with Him.
This is the lifestyle you have been waiting for: hearing God’s voice and following Him each day, each step of the way.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
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Do It Afraid (Audio CD)
$35.00Read moreRecognize, confront, and conquer the fears holding you back from living boldly and freely with renowned Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer.
Fear is the devil’s favorite tool in the toolbox of schemes he uses to destroy God’s good plan for you. He uses it to hold you back and prevent progress in your relationships, career, and more.
In Do It Afraid, Joyce Meyer explains that fear is everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn’t have to rule you any longer. She will teach you how to:
*Understand fear and recognize how it works in your life.
*Confront those fears that are holding you back.
*Change your mind set for lasting freedom from some of the most common fears people face.Remember, courage isn’t the absence of fear; it is learning how to move forward in the presence of fear. Courageous people do what they believe in their hearts they should do, no matter how they feel or what doubts fill their minds. When you take ownership of your problems and open your heart to God, He will help bring light into darkness so that you can be free.
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Is God Speaking To Me
$3.99Read moreYour job is obedience. God’s job is everything else.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering…What is God’s plan for my life? Can He really use me?…you’re not alone. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through those same questions. But she’s also learned that we were absolutely created to participate in God’s divine activity and experience His rich blessings. We just have to say yes to Him!
Through her own struggles, doubts, and honest vulnerability, Lysa equips you to:
*reignite your passion for the Lord by discovering the incredible opportunities He’s already placed in front of you and the courage to say yes
*know what God is speaking personally to you with practical ways to listen for His voice
*overcome the fear that you’re not doing the Christian life right by learning radical obedience is about perfect surrender, not perfect performance
*apply key teachings to your own situation today with helpful study questions and reflection promptsGet ready for a journey of joy and purpose-one that will radically bless you beyond what you can ask or imagine!
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Stop Taking Sides
$16.99Read moreHow to overcome division and experience the full Christian life by embracing the tensions in the Bible.
Love and wrath. Sovereignty and responsibility. Victory and suffering. Some of the truths we read in the Bible seem to be in opposition to each other. We naturally tend to gravitate towards a side, but when we lose sight of one truth in order to protect the other, we are in danger of becoming proud, creating division, and diminishing our faith.
Taking sides can even lead to ugly arguments and have a damaging effect on the church’s witness to the world.
Adam Mabry shows us where the Bible tells us to be “both/and”, not “either/or”. He encourages us to embrace the tensions in the Bible instead of taking sides, so that we can leave anxiety and outrage behind, and instead enjoy the whole truth of Scripture, experience every element of the Christian life, and be gracious towards our fellow brothers and sisters.
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Where Is God In All The Suffering
$16.99Read moreMaking sense of evil and suffering.
Suffering and evil affect us all, both at a general level, as we look at a world filled with injustice, natural disasters and poverty, and at a personal level, as we experience grief, pain and unfairness. And how we think about and process the reality of pain is at the heart of why many people reject God.
Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering.
This empathetic, easy-to-read and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life’s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others.
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Made To Flourish
$17.99Read moreGod likes watching things grow.On each beautiful page of Made to Flourish, bestselling author and Bible teacher Beth Moore invites you to explore the fruitful life through the language of the garden-and the words of the Master Gardener Himself. The metaphor of God as Gardener plays out in Scripture as He tends His people with care, skill, and intention. When Jesus began His ministry on earth, He took this idea to whole new level, revealing that He Himself is the Vine. He invites us to the sacred ground of abiding, calling us to flourish in the abundant life He offers.
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Jesus Regresa Pronto – (Spanish)
$16.99Read moreSacudimientos, seales y el regreso de Cristo
Usted es mencionado en la profecia biblica. Pueda que no se mencione su nombre, pero usted esta incluido ahi. Las profecias de los ultimos tiempos hablan de los fieles seguidores de Jesus -conocidos como el “remanente”-, quienes estan listos para los ultimos dias y Su retorno, pero tambien hablan de quienes no estan preparados o abandonan antes que El regrese.
Que profecia usted cumplira?
Jesus regresa pronto le ayudara a estar seguro de que usted forma parte del remanente de Dios. Las seales del fin de esta era y la aparicion de Jesus son evidentes en el mundo fisico y espiritual. Pero la mayoria de la gente, incluyendo los cristianos, no las han reconocido. Que seales ha dado Dios para anunciar la culminacion de Sus propositos para el mundo? Como podemos discernirlas? Como podemos prepararnos? Este libro le revelara:
*La razon de los sacudimientos naturales y espirituales sin precedentes en el mundo
*Lo que nos dicen las seales, incluyendo aquellas seales inusuales como las lunas de sangre
*Como trabaja Dios segun las temporadas, las eras y la plenitud de los tiempos
*Como las fiestas judias apuntan a las edades del hombre, mostrandonos con precision el reloj del tiempo de Dios
*Que las inminentes seales y promesas biblicas aun no se han cumplido
*Los juicios que Dios esta trayendo a la tierra
Dios ha dado profecias sobre Israel, la iglesia y el mundo. Y Su Espiritu esta revelando en este momento Sus propositos para los ultimos dias. Necesitamos saber como recibir la revelacion vital y el conocimiento profetico que El quiere compartir con Su pueblo. Cuando tenemos ese conocimiento previo, podemos entender los tiempos y prepararnos para sus planes finales para la tierra.
Dios quiere que la iglesia sea una comunidad de esperanza, avivamiento y poder sobrenatural en medio de los tiempos tenebrosos. Hay un espiritu de confusion en el mundo de hoy. La gente debe acudir a Dios por las respuestas que solo El nos puede dar, y la iglesia debe estar preparada para proporcionar esas respuestas.
En estos tiempos finales, no necesita tener miedo, desanimarse o distraerse. Al contrario, usted puede conocer su verdadera posicion en Dios antes del regreso de Cristo. Puede estar gozosamente preparado, vigilando y esperando con expectativa, con sus ojos espirituales abiertos. Viva en la perfecta voluntad de Dios para su vida y participe en sus propositos sobrenaturales de los ultimos dias!
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Jesus Is Coming Soon
$16.99Read moreShakings, Signs, and the Return of Christ
You are mentioned in biblical prophecy. You may not be mentioned by name, but you are included there. End-times prophecies speak of faithful followers of Jesus-called the “remnant”-who are ready for the last days and His return, but they also speak of those who are unprepared or fall away before His appearing. Which prophecy will you fulfill?
On the Verge of Jesus’s Return will help you be certain you are part of God’s remnant. The signs of the end of the age and Jesus’s appearing are evident in the physical and spiritual worlds. But most people, including Christians, have not recognized them. What signs has God given to announce the culmination of His purposes for the world? How can we discern them? How can we prepare? This book will unfold:
*The reason for the unprecedented natural and spiritual shakings in our world
*What the signs tell us, including unusual signs such as blood moons
*How God works according to seasons, eras, and the fullness of time
*How Jewish feasts point to the ages of man, accurately showing us God’s time clock
*Which imminent biblical signs and promises have yet to be fulfilled
*The judgments God is bringing to the earth
God has given prophecies concerning Israel, the church, and the world. And His Spirit is disclosing His last-days purposes right now. We need to know how to receive the vital revelation and prophetic knowledge He wants to share with His people. When we have this foreknowledge, we can understand the times and prepare for His final plans for the earth.
God intends the church to be a community of hope, revival, and supernatural power in the midst of dark times. There is a spirit of confusion in the world today. People must turn to God for the answers only He can give, and the church needs to be ready to provide those answers.
In these end times, you do not need to be fearful, discouraged, or distracted. Instead, you can know your true position in God before Christ’s appearing. You can be joyfully prepared, watching and waiting in expectation, with your spiritual eyes open. Live in God’s perfect will for your life and participate in His supernatural, last-days purposes!
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Santos – (Spanish)
$15.99Read moreLa Biblia usa la palabra “cristiano” un total de tres veces para describir a los seguidores de Jesus. Pero hay otro identificador que llena las paginas del Nuevo Testamento, una palabra que erroneamente reservamos para la elite que usa halo y pierde algo profundo en el proceso: “santos”.
Dentro de esta antigua palabra hay una invitacion divina para descubrir quien Dios te creo para ser y despertar a la vida que debes conocer. Con la base de las Escrituras y las historias de su propia experiencia, Addison Bevere presenta un argumento convincente de que la vida que deseas se encuentra en el misterio de esta identidad sagrada.
Si quieres cambiar la religion sin vida por la maravilla de seguir a Jesus, este libro te impulsara en tu viaje.
The Bible uses the word Christian to describe followers of Jesus a grand total of three times. But there’s another identifier that fills the pages of the New Testament–a word mistakenly reserved for the halo-wearing elite that has lost some profound meaning in the process: “Saints.”
Wrapped up in this ancient word is a divine invitation to discover who God created you to be and to awaken to the life you were meant to live. Using Scripture and stories from his own experience, Addison Bevere makes a compelling case that the life you desire is found in the mystery of this sacred identity.
If you want to exchange lifeless religion for the wonder of following Jesus, this book will spur you onward in your journey.
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New Creation Realities
$15.99Read moreChristianity has revealed the secret that psychologists have long sought–the “inward soul,” the re-created spirit, the focus of God’s great redemptive work on earth.
The four Gospels give us a wonderful picture of the lonely man of Galilee, the humble Messiah who ends His earthly walk on Calvary. But Paul’s Epistles give us the risen triumphant One, the conqueror of death, sin, and Satan. He provides the revelation of what happened on the cross and in the tomb, and how that affects who and what we are in Christ today.
Legendary Bible teacher E. W. Kenyon delves deeply into Paul’s teaching to give us a living picture of the entire substitutionary work of Christ, which made possible the new creation, a new race of men and women who can stand in God’s presence without a sense of guilt, condemnation, or inferiority.
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Jesus The Healer
$14.99Read moreFor years, this book has challenged and inspired readers to step out in faith and receive the healing that Christ purchased for us. Many people have been healed while reading these pages! Legendary Bible teacher Dr. E. W. Kenyon has a rare gift for presenting the deep and profound truths of God’s Word in a simple and easily understood way. His teachings on expressing “positive confessions of faith” formed much of the foundation for Word of Faith Pentecostalism. In Jesus the Healer, Dr. Kenyon fully explores the powerful gift of healing that Jesus demonstrated throughout His ministry. Sickness and disease are not God’s will for believers. So Kenyon unpacks God’s methods of healing and how to live the abundant life that Jesus promised. God’s healing promises are no good unless you act on them. Believing is acting on God’s Word. Faith is the result of acting on God’s Word. Healing miracles are available today for those who believe and step out in faith!
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Persiguiendo La Vid – (Spanish)
$14.99Read moreAcompae a la autora de exitos de mayor venta Beth Moore en su aventura transformadora de perseguir vides, y descubra como todo cambia cuando comprendemos el verdadero significado de una vida fructifera, significativa, abundante y agradable a Dios. En Persiguiendo la vid, Beth Moore nos brinda una esperanza nueva, revelando abundantes secretos de una vida fructifera, agradable a Dios y constructiva para el reino. Beth rastrea a traves de las Escrituras las imagenes de la vid, la rama, el viticultor y el fruto, y comparte experiencias de su propia vida para mostrarnos que nada de lo que sucede en nuestra vida es en vano. Por medio de las Escrituras, Beth esta convencida de que Dios quiere que toda persona que conoce a Jesus prospere en la fecundidad. Puede que la vida no siempre sea divertida, pero en Cristo siempre puede ser inmensamente fructifera. Nada es en vano.
Join bestselling author Beth Moore in her life-changing quest of vine-chasing–and learn how everything changes when we understand the true meaning of a fruitful, God-pleasing, meaningful, abundant life. In Chasing Vines, Beth Moore gives us a new hope, revealing the abundant secrets of a fruitful, Kingdom-building, God-pleasing life. Tracing the images of vinedresser, vine, branch, and fruit through Scripture, and sharing stories from her own journey, Beth shows us how nothing in our lives is wasted. Beth is convinced from Scripture that every person who knows Jesus is meant to thrive in fruitfulness. Life might not always be fun, but in Christ, it can always be immensely fruitful. Nothing is for nothing.
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Cross In Four Words
$14.99Read moreFreedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose. We long for them in our lives and in the world. The cross delivers them!
Yet sometimes we are so familiar with the cross that it loses its impact on us. We forget that Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection are the most important events in human history and our lives. The cross is the fulfillment of God’s salvation plan, promised from the dawn of time. It is central to the Bible, central to our faith, and central to the meaning and purpose of our lives.
This foundational book looks at passages from both the Old and New Testaments to sum up the victory of the cross in four words: freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose, and what that means for us personally.
Marvel at the cross afresh and be moved to love and serve the Lord Jesus with renewed zeal and joy.
This short yet profound book is a very useful discipleship tool. It can be read individually, in pairs, or in small groups.
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Miracles For Veterans
$16.99Read moreMilitary veterans experience stress and trauma that civilians cannot even begin to imagine. No matter what branch they were in, whether they saw combat or not, their service left an indelible mark on their bodies, hearts, and minds, souls and spirits. Even those who have not suffered external injuries can be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, anger, and other issues. They need healing on multiple levels. Joan Hunter tackles all of the problems that veterans face in her new book, Miracles for Veterans. She covers some of the root causes; the positive aspects of service, such as growth and maturity, as well as the negative effects, including physical, emotional, and spiritual injury; and the consequences of service on general and cellular memory. Joan offers guidance to those ministering to veterans, healing prayers, and insights on prevention. Among the testimonials included in Joan’s book is that of Auston O’Neill, 71, who travels throughout the United States to play “Taps” on his bugle for any deceased veteran whose family requests it as a member of Bugles Across America. Auston is battling terminal cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes, but his faith is strong. “You know, I believe in God for my healing,” he says. “I’m getting stronger as the days go by. I’m not getting weaker.” Joan notes God is limitless and His Word is true. He is ever ready to heal us if we only will believe.
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Assessing Your Prophetic Self
$14.99Read moreThe Prophetic Primers are a series of smaller books based on the best-selling The Prophet’s Dictionary and The Prophet’s Handbook that will bring clarity, discovery, and definition to the training of prophetic gifts. In Assessing Your Prophetic Self, Dr. Paula A. Price provides diagnostic tools, as well as language and knowledge, to discern, measure, and encourage the gifts of novice prophets. Readers will receive links for an online prophetic assessment test. Dr. Price also sets specific and measurable objectives, goals, and outcomes for the formation of a prophetic ministry. Also includes an introduction for the seasoned prophet looking to mentor others in the ministry.
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Gentle And Lowly
$19.99Read moreChristians know that God loves them, but often think that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel is primarily about God’s heart drawn to his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners will comfort and sustain readers in their up-and-down lives.
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Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With
$16.99Read moreChristians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive and judgmental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity or transgender rights. In fact for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity.
Sam Allberry, author of many books including Is God Anti-gay sets out God’s good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest desires.
It is a great reminder of the Bible’s positive blueprint for love, sex and marriage and ideal for giving away to people who may see this as a stumbling block for belief.
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Joseph Of Arimathea
$16.99Read moreJoseph of Arimathea tells the story of the man who took upon himself the task of burying Jesus after His crucifixion. Joseph, who is briefly discussed in all four gospel accounts, is a mere footnote in Scripture, but his actions speak volumes and give the working Christian an example of how to live for Christ in a world that opposes Him.
Joseph of Arimathea reaches through the verses of Scripture to our own generation in a powerful, relevant, and compelling way. He teaches us that the ordinary matters. An ordinary person, living an ordinary life, can be an instrument in the hands of God to be used for His purposes.
Looking closely at the life of this disciple, Joseph of Arimathea defines what it means to be a person of the small print and offers a paradigm-shifting perspective on how to be a disciple of Christ in a secular world. At a time when influence, followers, and clout are the order of the day, Joseph reminds us that small acts of faithfulness can lead to astounding influence and impact through justice, conscience, and power.
Joseph of Arimathea validates the contemporary mindset of preparing to stand up for what is right, often in the face of, an increasingly hostile culture.
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Need To Know
$14.99Read moreWhether you are a new Christian, or have been for a while and feel in need of a refresher, or have been around church for years but things have only just clicked into place for you, this inspiring and practical book will give you the essentials–what you really need to know if you’re going to follow Jesus.
Gary Millar shows readers how letting the fundamental truths of the gospel take root in our hearts changes everything about the way we see God, ourselves and the world around us. He explores what this miraculous change on the inside looks like on the outside as we live our lives shaped around gospel priorities.
Packed full of warmth and wisdom, this book will set anyone up for a lifetime of living for Jesus. It’s perfect for giving to new Christians and makes a great gift for baptisms or confirmations. Mentoring questions are included for each chapter, so it’s also an ideal resource to use in one-to-one discipleship with younger believers.
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Race Marked Out For Us
$14.99Read moreIs it wise to enter a race with no training, nourishment or hydration?
Though the answer seems simple, it may surprise you how often many of us do this very thing, every day. In the race of life we can find ourselves overwhelmed, overworked, and seemingly overlooked. The good news is God never intended this to be our reality, and He has given us instructions for how to find purpose, hope and joy in our lives.
Join Dot Bowen as she shares how God used a half marathon to lovingly reveal hard truths and give her fresh insight into her spiritual journey. In The Race Marked Out for Us, you’ll uncover powerful truths about your own spiritual race and emerge feeling equipped to run your own race with endurance.
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Race Marked Out For Us Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Read moreDig deeper into God’s instructions for running the race set before you with joy, freedom, and confidence.
Join author and teacher, Dot Bowen, as she unpacks the Biblical truths she learned while reflecting on a half marathon that brought her face-to-face with her own limitations.
This study guide can be used in conjunction with her book and teaching course, The Race Marked Out for Us. These life-changing principles will transform the way you view your relationship with God, reignite your love for His word, and give you useful applications for your own spiritual journey.
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Poder De Las Primicias – (Spanish)
$12.99Read moreLa bendicion comienza cuando honramos a Dios con las primicias porque esta accion significa que Dios es lo primero en nuestras vidas.
Yader Simpson, con su don de revelacion para la mayordomia, va descubriendo ante el lector El poder de las primicias, y como seguir ese orden lleva al ser humano al exito financiero. Aprenderas, entre muchas verdades, que: “el exito aparece donde el orden de prioridades permanece; quien ajusta sus prioridades y las organiza de acuerdo al corazon de Dios, siempre tendra provision; y cuando Dios nos llama a arriesgarlo todo para ponerlo a El en primer lugar, es porque tiene un plan mucho mejor que el que nosotros tenemos”.
The blessing begins as we honor God with our firstfruits because this proves that God is the priority in our lives.
Yader Simpson, with his gift of revelation for stewardship, unpacks the power of the firstfruits, and how follow this teaching will lead you to financial success. You will learn, among many truths, that: “success happens when priorities are in order. The person who organizes his or her priorities according to the heart of God will always have provision. When God calls us to risk everything to put Him first, it is because He has a much better plan than we have.”
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Divine Intentions : The Life You’re Supposed To Live, The Person God Meant
$19.99Read moreDivine Intentions takes readers on a journey of self-discovery through four key concepts: rescued, restored, relabeled, and redirected. Most people, even Christ-followers, are wounded at their core, with soul-level injuries that affect their identity. They may be hurting from past circumstances or feel trapped in their current ones. Basic discipleship sends believers on a journey…but it’s tough to take those steps while you’re hurting. Doug Reed offers healing for those who are searching for answers to both their identities in Christ and struggling with wounds from the past or present. He shares his own personal story of restoration from pornography, pride, and other issues, helping to lead readers into the light of God’s love.
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Life Of Prayer
$16.99Read moreA collection of classic teachings on A Life of Prayer from some of the greatest Christian minds in history. Includes the writings of:
*R. A. Torrey
*Charles Spurgeon
*E. M. Bounds
*George Mueller
*Andrew Murray
*Charles Finney
*D. L. MoodyTogether, they cover a range of topics that include: prayer and devotion, the results of prayer, the problems of prayer, thanksgiving, proper petitioning prayer, and the condition of prevailing prayer. This treasured collection of faithful wisdom is a must-read for both the new believer and the mature Christian.
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Anhelos – (Spanish)
$16.99Read moreLa busqueda de tu vida es la busqueda para tu vida.
Lo que tienes en tus manos en este momento es una exploracion del espiritu humano; un viaje a nuestros anhelos mas profundos, nuestros deseos, nuestras necesidades, nuestros antojos, nuestras almas. Nuestra necesidad de intimidad, destino y sentido apuntan a la existencia de Dios y a nuestra necesidad de conectarnos con El. Este libro te conmovera profundamente para considerar y perseguir las implicaciones espirituales de tus anhelos mas profundos.
The search of your life is the search for your life.
What you are holding right now is an exploration of the human spirit; a journey into our deepest longings, our desires, our needs, our cravings, our souls. Our need for intimacy, meaning, and destiny point to the existence of God and our need to connect with Him. This book will deeply stir you to consider and chase after the spiritual implications of your souls’ deepest longings.
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Overcomer : 8 Ways To Live A Life Of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith,
$18.99Read moreIf you’ve had enough of living in defeat, it is time to find renewed strength and claim the promises of God’s Word to overcome life’s greatest threats.
We live in a time of deep uncertainty. And yet the Bible promises we were created to enjoy lives of freedom, even in times when the world around us seems filled with darkness. We were created to be overcomers, conquering the greatest obstacles in our lives.
In Overcomer, beloved teacher David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time.
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Asombrados Por Dios – (Spanish)
$14.99Read moreWhen it came to capturing a generation of joy in one final sermon series, he turned to ten trademark truths to leave a ringing in his peoples’ ears. These ten are world-shaking truths-each astonishing in its own way. First, they turned Piper’s own world upside down. Then his church’s. And they will continue to turn the whole world upside down as the gospel of Christ advances in distance and depth. These surprising doctrines, as Piper writes, are “wildly untamable, explosively uncontainable, and electrically future-creating.” Join a veteran author, pastor, and Christian leader as he captures the ten astonishing, compassionate, life-giving, joy-awakening, hope-sustaining truths that have held everything together for him.
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Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry
$25.00Read moreSuccessful Portland pastor and author John Mark Comer didn’t like the pace of his life. So he turned to a trusted mentor who encouraged him to “ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” It hasn’t been easy, and he hasn’t arrived, but he likes his life more these days as it reflects the unhurried Way of Jesus.
Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you’ll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life.
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Prophet : Creating And Sustaining A Life-Giving Prophetic Culture
$21.99Read moreEvery believer is prophetic!
The Bible calls prophets a gift to the body of Christ. This is not because prophets hear God in our place; rather, prophets carry an impartation to connect all believers to the frequencies of Heaven with fresh clarity so they can receive and release the word of the Lord with new confidence.
James Goll is an internationally bestselling author and prophet to the nations. In this groundbreaking book, James connects you to the speaking voice of the Spirit at a greater dimension than ever before.
This comprehensive and revelatory work is broken up into four sections, focusing on Prophetic Beginnings, Development, Diversity and Commissionings.
James teaches you how to:
*Live in a realm of prophetic sensitivity
*Recognize the four levels of prophetic ministry and how they operate
*Understand the anatomy of a prophetic word
*Receive and release the gift of prophecy
*Avoid common pitfalls of prophetic ministry
*Seize your prophetic destiny
*Operate prophetically in you the sphere of influenceThese words from a respected general of the prophetic movement are saturated with divine empowerment, calling forth a generation to declare words from Heaven with power, integrity and accuracy!
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Creados Para Un Proposito – (Spanish)
$16.99Read moreUsted no es un accidente. Su presencia en esta tierra no es un error. Tampoco es insignificante. Por el contrario, usted es querido aqui–!y necesitado!
Usted es una creacion de Dios con un proposito unico. Muchas personas “hacen” cosas para tratar de ganar aceptacion por parte de otros, para poder “ser” alguien. Se convierten en esclavos de la opinion publica y nunca saben realmente quienes estaban supuestos a ser.
Cuando sabemos que somos hijos amados de Dios, elegidos desde la fundacion del mundo, y descubrimos quien El nos diseo para ser, pensaremos y actuaremos desde esa perspectiva. Todo lo demas se desarrollara a partir de nuestra identidad y existencia en El. Esa identidad va aun mas alla de nuestro proposito personal hasta el punto de alcanzar los planes eternos de Dios para el mundo y el emocionante rol que desempeamos en ellos.
Dios creo a todos los seres humanos para tener dominio sobre la tierra. Y El nos ha asignado a cada uno de nosotros una porcion del “territorio” donde podemos ejercer la medida de nuestro dominio en la tierra. Este dominio se basa en la fe, la uncion y los dones que El nos ha dado. Nuestras palabras y acciones son mas efectivas cuando estamos en el territorio que Dios nos ha asignado y cuando estamos buscando primero Su Reino. Este poder “territorial” no es meramente simbolico. Es una realidad en la que debemos vivir. El territorio en el que vamos a ser fructiferos no es fortuito o general, sino especifico.
En Creados para un proposito, usted descubrira el plan de Dios para su vida como un miembro amado y valioso de Su creacion, que significa ser llamado por Dios y como conocer y vivir en su proposito a lo largo de su vida.
Usted no es un accidente. Usted esta presente en esta tierra por una razon importante. !Descubra quien esta usted supuesto a ser!
You are no accident. Your presence on this earth is not a mistake. Neither is it insignificant. On the contrary, you are wanted here–and needed!
You are a creation of God with a unique purpose. Many people “do” things to try to gain acceptance by others, so that they can “be” someone. They become slaves to public opinion and never really know who they were meant to be.
When we know that we are God’s beloved children, chosen from the foundation of the world, and discover who He designed us to be, we will think and act from that perspective. Everything else will develop from our identity and existence in Him. That identity goes beyond even our
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Created For Purpose
$16.99Read moreYou are no accident. Your presence on this earth is not a mistake. Neither is it insignificant. On the contrary, you are wanted here–and needed!
You are a creation of God with a unique purpose. Many people “do” things to try to gain acceptance by others, so that they can “be” someone. They become slaves to public opinion and never really know who they were meant to be.
When we know that we are God’s beloved children, chosen from the foundation of the world, and discover who He designed us to be, we will think and act from that perspective. Everything else will develop from our identity and existence in Him. That identity goes beyond even our personal purpose to God’s eternal plans for the world and our exciting role in them.
God created all human beings to have dominion over the earth. And He has assigned each of us a portion of “territory” where we can exercise the measure of our dominion on earth. This dominion is based on the faith, anointing, and gifts He has given us. Our words and actions are most effective when we are in the territory God has assigned to us and are seeking first His kingdom. This “territorial” power is not merely symbolic. It is a reality in which we must live. The territory in which we are to be fruitful is not random or general but specific.
In Created for Purpose, you will discover God’s plan for your life as a loved and valuable member of His creation, what it means to be called by God, and how to know and live in your purpose throughout your life.
You are not an accident. You are present on this earth for a significant reason. Find out who you were meant to be!
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Best Of Smith Wigglesworth
$24.99Read moreA collection of excerpted chapters from ten of Smith Wigglesworth’s most cherished and best-selling books, including:
*Smith Wigglesworth on Faith
*Smith Wigglesworth on Healing
*Smith Wigglesworth on Heaven
*Smith Wigglesworth on Spirit-Filled Living
*Smith Wigglesworth on Spiritual Gifts
*Smith Wigglesworth on the Anointing
*Smith Wigglesworth on the Holy Spirit
*Smith Wigglesworth Only Believe
*Smith Wigglesworth Ever Increasing Faith
*Smith Wigglesworth on God’s PowerTogether, these books have sold more than 900,000 copies. Wigglesworth was one of the pioneers of the Pentecostal movement. His life led him from simple plumber to one of the world’s premier healing evangelists. Now, in one volume, readers can savor his inspirational teaching on an array of subjects, including prayer, spiritual healing, miracles, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, the realities of heaven, and how to develop the faith to ask for miracles. This is the perfect introduction to Wigglesworth’s teachings for the new Christian or a cherished addition to the library of a seasoned believer.
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Basic Steps Of Bible Study
$3.99Read moreBeloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur has long taught the inductive study method, which has helped millions of people enjoy discovering the truths of God’s Word for themselves. This guide is a great place to start learning how to study your Bible in a truly-life-changing way.
As you cultivate the inductive skills of observation, interpretation, and application, you will…
*be equipped to study–and understand–God’s Word on your own
*increase your knowledge of God and His ways
*be greatly strengthened and encouraged in your personal faithThe more you become an active participant in God’s Word, the more you will become aware of all that it means to be in Christ and to live boldly and confidently in God’s truths.
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Disciplines Of A Godly Man
$18.99Read moreNo man will get anywhere in life without discipline-and growth in godliness is no exception. Seasoned pastor R. Kent Hughes’s inspiring and best-selling book Disciplines of a Godly Man-now updated with fresh content-is filled with godly advice aimed at helping men grow in the disciplines of prayer, integrity, marriage, leadership, worship, purity, and more. With biblical wisdom, memorable illustrations, and engaging study questions, this practical guide will empower men to take seriously the call to godliness and direct their energy toward the things that matter most.
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Bondage Breaker : Overcoming Negative Thoughts Irrational Feelings Habitual (Exp
$17.99Read moreYou Can Break the Chains Holding You Captive
Harmful habits, negative thinking, and irrational feelings can all lead to sinful behavior and keep you in bondage. If you feel trapped by any of these strongholds in your life, know that you are not alone–you can break free.
Neil Anderson has brought hope to millions facing similar spiritual attacks. In this significantly revised and updated edition of this popular bestselling book, he offers a wholistic approach to spiritual warfare that is rooted in the Word of God. As you read stories of others who have been locked in spiritual battles, you will learn the underlying whys and hows behind these attacks, and discover the truth that sets people free in Jesus.
You don’t have to live as if you are in chains. Break through your spiritual battles, and find freedom in Christ with The Bondage Breaker.
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Live Life FREE
$19.99Read moreMountain Top Ministries Title
What Limits Your Freedom Today? Everyone faces limitations and challenges to living a life of true freedom, but you can Live Life FREE in every area of your life! You may be facing challenges in life that make you feel confined, controlled or even owned by unseen forces such as fear, debt, strongholds, pleasure, love of money, possessions, greed, your profession – even your ministry! What starts out in life as a simple attraction, may lead to habitual, limiting behaviors that can even become enslaving. Limitations begin to occur when you place things that bring pleasure or delight above your desire for your Creator. God made you to be fulfilled through close relationship and fellowship with Him. You know you face limitations when you are never truly satisfied, but instead experience an insatiable, constant desire for more of the things you crave. You know you are seriously limited when an unknown compelling or driving force takes over and begins to control your thoughts, motives, actions, finances, and relationships. Only God can truly set you free to be all He has created you to be.
This book will minister to your deepest needs and instruct you how to fight the good fight of faith to overcome your limitations. Inside these pages are five basic steps designed to bring complete freedom and restoration to every area of your life- spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically and relationally. This revelation is about God’s truth, love, and grace that is extended to you through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. There are Questions and Answers at the end of each section to help you take immediate action toward transformation. As you read this book, allow the Holy Spirit to shift and change you from glory to glory, into the image of the God who created you to Live Life FREE!
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10 Keys To Spiritual Growth Pamphlet
$4.99Read moreFollowers of Christ want to grow spiritually, but aren’t always sure how to get started. This slimline pamphlet offers 10 ways to grow your faith and recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in your life. Packed with simple summaries and practical applications, Rose’s 10 Keys to Spiritual Growth covers essential discipleship topics in an easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for individual or small group use.
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Astonished By God
$17.99Read moreThis book is a revised, improved version of Doctrine Matters.
For more than thirty years, John Piper pastored in the rough and tumble realities of downtown Minneapolis, preaching his people through the ups and down of life one Sunday at a time. When it came to capturing a generation of joy in one final sermon series, he turned to ten trademark truths to leave ringing in his peoples’ ears.
These ten are world-shaking truths-each astonishing in its own way. First they turned Piper’s own world upside down. Then his church’s. And they will continue to turn the whole world upside down as the gospel of Christ advances in distance and depth. These surprising doctrines, as Piper writes, are “wildly untamable, explosively uncontainable, and electrically future-creating.”
Join a veteran author, pastor, and Christian statesman as he captures the ten astonishing, compassionate, life-giving, joy-awakening, hope-sustaining truths that have held everything together for him.
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Enjoying God : Experience The Power And Love Of God In Everyday Life
$16.99Read moreMike And Emma’s Monday Morning
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Joy
In Every Pleasure We Can Enjoy The Father’s Generosity
In Every Hardship We Can Enjoy The Father’s Formation
In Every Prayer We Can Enjoy The Father’s Welcome
In Every Failure We Can Enjoy The Son’s Grace
In Every Pain We Can Enjoy The Son’s Presence
In Every Supper We Can Enjoy The Son’s Touch
In Every Temptation We Can Enjoy The Spirit’s Life
In Every Groan We Can Enjoy The Spirit’s Hope
In Every Word We Can Enjoy The Spirit’s Voice
In One Another We Can Enjoy God’s Love
In Daily Repentance And Faith We Can Enjoy God’s Freedom
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We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we experience God on a day to day basis? Do we really know him personally? What exactly does a relationship with God look like, and how is it even possible?In this seminal work by Tim Chester, we’ll see how the three persons of the Trinity relate to us in our day-to-day lives and how to respond. We’ll discover that as we interact more with God, and understand how awesome he is, we will experience the joy of being known by the creator of the universe.
Every Christian will benefit from discovering the key to enjoying God in every moment of everyday.
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Discipleship : What It Truly Means To Be A Christian – Collected Insights F
$14.99Read moreDo you long to be more like Christ?
Discipleship lies at the center of Christian life and practice. It is a beautiful journey, in which each of us simultaneously attempt to become more like Christ and to help others do the same. It is our most important task on earth, but often it is neglected or misunderstood. A. W. Tozer, on the other hand, knew exactly what it meant to disciple and to be discipled. Discipleship: What It Truly Means to Be a Christian is a collection of Tozer’s powerful and passionate writings on discipleship. In it you will learn about:
–the call, terms, and marks of discipleship
–devotional practices
–obedience
–reproducing disciplesWhether you are a new believer or have known Christ for a lifetime, Tozer’s words will encourage and inspire you to love Jesus more. Come and be discipled by this beloved spiritual writer.
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Spirit Of Leadership
$19.99Read moreYou were born to lead. Now it’s time to become a leader. Leaders may be found in boardrooms, but they may also be found in families, schools, and organizations of all kinds-anywhere people interact, nurture, create, or build. Contrary to popular opinion, leadership is not meant for an elite group of people who, by fate or accident, become leaders while everyone else is consigned to being a lifelong follower. After personally training thousands of leaders from around the world, best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe reports that while every person possesses the potential of leadership, many do not understand how to cultivate the leadership nature and how to apply it to their lives. In The Spirit of Leadership, Dr. Munroe defines the unique attitudes that all effective leaders exhibit, explains how to eliminate hindrances to your leadership abilities, and helps you to fulfill your particular calling in life.
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Take Heart : Christian Courage In The Age Of Unbelief
$14.99Read more1. Which C?
2. How We Got To Where We Are
3. Finding Courage: The God We Look To
4. Finding Courage: The Story We Live In
5. Finding Courage: The Ground We Stand On
6. The Surprising Place We Display Our Courage
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Christendom is dead. And that’s a good thing.The Christian culture that has underpinned Western society for centuries has been eroded. We’re now at the point where to disagree with people on issues such as marriage and sexuality, is seen as hateful. Christians are no longer seen as honorable, but as bigots. But history testifies that the more people try to destroy Christianity, the more it grows. So we are entering an exciting period of time because we’re back in the place where Christ’s church can thrive – at the margins of society.
In this stirring, passionate book, Matt Chandler shows us we need Christian courage like never before, and how to live with compassion and conviction, able to look around positively and reach out confidently.
It encourages us not to be thwarted by fear, but to depend on God and have confidence that Christ will build his church, despite continual marginalization. A must-read for any Christian who wants to understand how to stand firm and walk forwards in an increasingly secular culture.