THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL LIFE is the second book in the Apprentice Series, which along with three other titles forms 'a curriculum for Christlikeness'.THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL LIFE introduces the reader to the kingdom of God and focuses on our inward character, dealing specifically with some of the most problematic vices: anger, lust, lying, worry, judging others and so on. Following the Sermon on the Mount, this book looks at the narratives behind these character flaws and replaces th...

The Christian faith is not only about belief and practices, it is also about the kind of people that we become. Yet some of the biggest barriers to our transformation come from our toxic self-narratives. These narratives shape the way we see ourselves and the way we interact in the world. God designed us with a deep longing in our souls to be wanted, loved, alive, and connected to God. Healing our souls requires more than knowing what God thinks about us. Our healing comes not through reas...

A Deeper Sort of DevotionalIn this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks listeners through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase of this rich passage. You'll also find a very simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions, and a guide for five weeks of group discussion. The chapters are short in length, making this bo...

We are story-making people. We love reading stories—and we love hearing the personal stories of others. We need stories, or narratives, to make sense of our world. And those stories shape our lives.What is the story you have been told about the gospel? About God? About the Christian life? About Jesus? About the cross? About yourself? About heaven?Your answers to these questions will form a story that will determine how your life will go. The answers reveal your ability to trust, to love, t...

We are told, “Look out for yourself first” and “Nice guys finish last.” But following that path leaves us feeling isolated and anxious, and can even take us to a place of ruin. This is not a magnificent journey. There is a road to life in the unshakeable kingdom of God, but it's not an easy journey. "We cannot enter into the kingdom unless we take our cross and die to ourselves," writes author James Bryan Smith. "We often assume that this will be painful. And of course it is. But what is t...

This book focuses on Robert Rosen’s contributions to relational system theory, which is the science of organization and function. This science was originally developed by Nicolas Rashevsky, and further developed by Rashevsky’s student Robert Rosen, and continues to be developed by Rosen’s student A. H. Louie amongst others. Due to its revolutionary character, it is often misunderstood, and to some, controversial. The formal and conceptual setting for Rosen’s relational system theory is cat...

Book 2 of the best-selling five-book series is now available in audio format for the first time ever! Book 3 is coming in September of 2026, with all five installments to be available by December of 2026!The dead have risen. The world is burning. And survival is no longer enough.A lethal virus has wiped out millions, turning the infected into relentless predators. Civilization has collapsed, cities lie in ruins, and the human race is on th...

The Millionaire’s Message:Read in an Hour. Reap for Life.Meet Michael Zors. The “Homemade Millionaire.” A man who began with nothing and now has a lot. He has a message for you — a message that will make you one of the elite, one of the rich and free.That’s right, you can enjoy a life of success and happiness, a life that is just a dream for most people no matter how hard they work, a life where you are the boss and you reap the rewards.What does it take? On...

"The best book on divine guidance I have ever read. I recommend it highly." – Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline"This is simply the best book I've ever found on hearing God's voice. It does it all—with nuance, grace, intelligence and spirit." – John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of HurryHow do we hear God's voice?How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not...

A magical winter adventure inspired by real family journeys in Montana's Greater Yellowstone.When the snow falls deep, the forest quiets, and the mountains shimmer with light, anything feels possible. The Snow Day is a heartwarming bedtime story that captures the spirit of adventure, wonder, and togetherness.Rooted in real places and inspired by a decade of family explorations, this tale invites parents and children alike to share in the beauty of ...

For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul--a way to articulate our deepest longings. Through the years he gathered clues from within global music styles, from different cultures, from his own Christian tradition and its sacred texts--and from deep within himself.A lover of words, he sought not only to translate our longings into words but to understand why these seemingly universal yearnings have long remained unnamed. Now in these pag...

"I was dying from the inside out and could envision nothing life giving, nothing energizing, nothing vital happening in my life. Ever. Again." Many of us can identify with pastor Kai Nilsen in this place of exhaustion and long to find a source of refreshment. This book shows us the way to the wellspring of the Holy Spirit. When we find the energy for creative life change in God, we discover the courage tosay no to an addiction and yes to lifegain new insight to how ...