"The New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith"-- Provided by publisher. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a...

With contributions from popular Bible teachers, including Tim Keller, Kevin DeYoung, John Piper, D. A. Carson, Crawford Loritts, Gary Millar, and Stephen Um, this collection of eight biblical expositions looks to the Gospel of Luke and its unique portrait of our Savior. Whether exploring the nature of Jesus's divine sonship, his rejection by the religious and political rulers of his day, or his important teaching on the dangers of money, this volume...

Carol Howard Merritt, a pastor in her mid-thirties, suggests a different way for churches to be able to approach young adults on their own terms. Outlining the financial, social, and familial situations that affect many young adults today, she describes how churches can provide a safe, supportive place for young adults to nurture relationships and foster spiritual growth. There are few places left in society that allow for real intergenerational connections...

Helping the poor and homeless is mentioned two-thirds more times in the Bible than worship. If it is that important to God, how do I do it? About ninety percent of Jesus's audience were poor. If Jesus where here today He would be among the poor. When we are around the people Jesus was around, we will see and understand the miracles that Jesus did. This manual helps to create a safe environment with tried and proven processes and procedures that will...

“Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry” invites pastors to embody their deepest beliefs in the routine and surprising tasks of ministry. Inspired by Brother Lawrence's classic text in spirituality, “Tending to the Holy” integrates the wisdom and practices of the Christian spiritual tradition with the commonplace practices of pastoral ministry. Bruce and Katherine Epperly utilize a variety of spiritual disciplines...

A men's ministry that guys will look forward to being a part of! Every church wants to actively engage and grow men-but most men's ministries have a hard time getting guys in the door. This wildly practical ministry handbook equips men's ministry volunteers and their leaders with proven suggestions for building a program that's magnetic to men. Give your ministry team the tools, tips, and training they need to help develop the trust and accountability...

The lie we know and protect deep within will become the lie we outwardly live. There is absolutely no room for dysfunction in the life of a believer. You cannot silence dysfunction; it demands all or nothing. You cannot tame nor calm it. It will spread at will. After all, that's what it was designed to do as an agent of the enemy of our soul. Join Alfreda Coleman as she takes you on a journey of transparency and truth in unearthing the small...

Minerva Short made a promise with her dying breath to punish abusive men. A century has gone by, and Minerva is still inflicting her ruthless justice. When she finds a young woman on the brink of death, she sets her sights on Rich Wright, the woman's roommate. Even in death, Minerva isn't a patient woman. If Rich is the wrong guy, she will deal with it later. For Rich, being, pursued by a hellish old crone is one more obstacle to overcome in a waking...

"Recommendations by HEIDI BAKER, BOB JONES, MARC DUPONT, BOBBY CONNER, SURPRISE SITHOLE, RYAN WYATT, CHARLIE ROBINSON, JOHN SANGER AND WON-HO KIM" This book tells honestly what kind of church Beloved church is. If you read this one book, you will be able to grasp the truth about Beloved Church, and will be able to evaluate the church correctly. Even if you may not be interested, you must still read this book. That is because this book is a precious...

How do you feel about how you feel? Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don't always know what to do with how we feel. The Bible teaches us that our emotions are an indispensable part of what makes us human-and play a crucial role in our relationships with God and others. Exploring how God designed emotions for our good, this book shows us how...