To be included in this anthology writers had to make the decision to dive deep and explore zones of discomfort in order to captivate the reader; in order to bring characters to life; in order to make an impact.Through eight short stories you will remember who you used to be when you yearned for who you wanted to become; you’ll cower as a child at the hand of an overzealous mother; you’ll mourn growing pains; you’ll return home; you’ll grieve lost loved ones and wrong choices; you w...

Small congregations can have beautiful worship! In From a Mustard Seed: Enlivening Worship and Music in the Small Church, an experienced pastor-professor and an experienced church musician provide a model for faithful and excellent worship in congregations that average 75 or fewer people in weekly worship. While the limitations of small congregations are obvious to their members and leaders, the possibilities for creative music and worship are often greater than we can imagine. Epperly and...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable.Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "a C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century" in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, Keller takes his trademark in...

Have you tried harder to have a consistent time with the Lord—but failed?Does your mind wander during prayer, and do you run out of things to say?Do you question why it is so hard to fellowship with the Lord?Stop feeling like a failure at daily devotions and start walking every day with the Lord who loves you.Gene Edwards faced these same questions and struggles. And he found a better way to walk with the Lord than merely try...

If you want to know God's heart, the best way is to read His Word. Back to the Bible president Woodrow Kroll takes the intimidation out of reading the Bible. Designed to help ordinary people connect with God through His Word, this book explores tangible ways to prepare yourself, define your expectations, and profit from the experience. The author also shares personal discoveries that have revolutionized his understanding of Scripture. You'll find simple keys to understanding the Bible and ...

Over 100,000 copies sold!Christians throughout the world have learned how to share their faith using Michael Frost's BELLS method in their everyday lives. Surprising, ordinary, and effective, the routines of a lifestyle of evangelism are:We BLESS people, both inside and outside the churchWe EAT together, sharing meals with believers and nonbelievers alikeWe LISTEN to the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit as we engage with t...

Over 600,000 copies sold!We aren't meant to wait for holiness—we're meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively "be holy," but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits.Don Whitney's convicting insight on spiritual disciplines will challenge you to grow in new ways as a Christian. Now updated and revised, this ...

Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God?Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's bestseller Renovation of the Heart, this book offers powerful brief lessons for character formation.With devotional-sized quotes and rigorous daily experiments, this book will challenge and encou...

Finally...one book containing 365 Wisdom Keys of Dr. Mike Murdock. Also includes 365 Special Scriptures for your personal memorization program, as well as The Following Study guides: 1. 31 Facts You Should Know About Wisdom 2. 31 Days To Understanding Your Mentor, The Holy Spirit 3. 12 Ingredients of The Perfect Day 4. Your Daily Success Routine. The Difference Between Seasons In Your Life Is Simply... Your Wisdom, (Proverbs 4:7) Also Available In Spanish #SB-229 365 Llaves De Sabiduría...

Christians who long to experience God in a fresh, deep way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, rereleased with an updated cover. Every day for just one month, a Scripture-based devotion cultivates the "heart habit" of praise and worship. Readers will be gently inspired to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things -- yes, even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God -- and a greater love for Him -- is the sure result. Come into His

Is it singing? A church service? All of life? Helping Christians think more theologically about the nature of true worship, Rhythms of Grace shows how the gospel is all about worship and worship is all about the gospel. Mike Cosper ultimately answers the question: What is worship?

The church of Jesus Christ is the locus of God’s plan for creation—a plan to reclaim all things for his glory. In The Church: God’s New People, Savage shows how it is within this corporate body that the larger dimensions of God’s plan for creation receive breathtaking definition.This booklet examines hallmarks of the universal church, including unity and love toward God and man, giving practical shape to each characteristic as it is manifested in the local body. Because th...