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Does God still speak today? Does God still move like He did in “Bible times”? Is His power still at work? Can God be reduced to just theology…or is He personal and near? Can the presence and power of the Holy Spirit still be experienced? In a world filled with deceptive substitutes and counterfeit spiritual experiences, it’s crucial to grasp the truth. The truth is that God, through the Holy Spirit, dwells within you and empowers you to live a supernatural life.

Sometimes Christians - even those of us who have been following Jesus for a long time - have a sense of something missing. We feel that we should be more comfortable and confident in our relationship with God. We wonder, "Shouldn't I be more capable, peaceful, joyful, and spiritual?" We are hungry for more.

St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, yet many find his Rules for Discernment hard to understand. What can Ignatius teach us about the discernment of spirits that lies at the very heart of Christian life? In The Discernment of Spirits, talented teacher, retreat leader, and scholar Timothy M. Gallagher helps us understand the Rules and how their insights are essential for our spiritual growth today.

God wants us to live in the fullness of His Holy Spirit. Yet we can only truly come to understand who the Holy Spirit is and how He works by learning what God says about Him in His Word. We often put the cart before the horse, trying to experience the Spirit without really understanding Him. But when we do this, how do we really know who—or what—we are experiencing?

As it was in the days of Elijah, a great number of God's people today dwell in a nation that is on a path of progressive moral decline. America has the most liberal abortion standard in the world. Christians are hooked on pornography. The homosexual agenda is finding acceptance even in the church. Divorce is on the rise in the church. Human trafficking is manifesting as the ugly side of globalization.

Suffering is an undeniable aspect of life. In this book, renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener delves into the perennial question of hardship, offering a biblical understanding of suffering and resilience. Balancing insightful exposition of Scripture with compelling stories of Christians worldwide who have faced trials for their faith, Keener reveals how believers can endure by the power of the Holy Spirit.

People tend to avoid what they can’t control. Believers often shy away from the Holy Spirit because we don’t know who He really is or what He might do. But if we will let Him into our lives, He will come with His power and change us forever. In School of the Spirit, Pastor Lee Cummings encourages believers to get to know the Holy Spirit, the most misunderstood Person of the Trinity.

The Holy Spirit is a studious and soul-thrilling look at the Person of the Holy Spirit. It was originally published in Arthur W. Pink’s monthly Studies in the Scriptures. In these thirty-one chapters, Pink examines things such as: the Personality, Deity, Titles, and Covenant-Offices of the Holy Spirit; The Holy Spirit during the Old Testament Ages, the Holy Spirit and Christ, the Advent and the Work of the Spirit; the Spirit Regenerating, Quickening, Enlightening, Convicting, Comforting, Drawing, Working Faith, Uniting to Christ, Indwelling, Teaching, Cleansing, etc.

In our rapidly changing world, our need for spiritual guidance has never been greater. As we seek to discern truth amidst the clamor of dissenting voiced in order to worship, minister, and lead our families effectively, we rely on the Spirit's help every day.

With all the responsibilities parents have raising children, one key area is often neglected: helping sons and daughters understand and grow in their spiritual gifting - at any age. In this groundbreaking resource, children's pastor Seth Dahl helps parents minister to and with their children, shaping them into the gifted individuals God designed them to be, while simultaneously doing damage to the kingdom of darkness.

Never has the need for inner healing and deliverance ministry been more critical than now. As culture glorifies sinful lifestyles and ideologies, people—both in and out of the Church—are falling prey to the enemy's lies, desperately wondering where their promised freedom is. Now revised and expanded for the times in which we live, this landmark book is based on over forty years of international ministry.

Many believers know in their heads that God cares about them. But it's hard to hold that truth in your heart when you're worn out and weary from the mundane, everyday battles and struggles - when you lose your temper again or give into that persistent temptation or feel paralyzed by overwhelming circumstances. The truth is that the Holy Spirit is right there - waiting for you to let him help. With warmth and encouragement, Sarah Bowling shows how he longs to be part of every situation you face in life.

There is a power so great it can help you not only survive but thrive in this crazy world, a power that can give you joy and peace, result in miracles, and make you victorious no matter what. It’s a power that comes from the third member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit. Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World takes you on a journey to help you understand how you can experience this power and know the Holy Spirit intimately.

To navigate the inevitable ups and downs of our spiritual lives, countless souls have found comfort and guidance in St. Ignatius of Loyola's Rules for Discernment. For the past 40 years, popular retreat master and author Fr. Timothy Gallagher has been at the forefront of making St. Ignatius's Rules understandable and applicable to hundreds of thousands of Catholics seeking greater sensitivity to the movements of their souls. Now Fr. Gallagher returns with a more focused mission: to help you apply these rules to your role as a husband or a wife.

Fruit of the Spirit by Deacon David Lochbihler explores the virtues described in Galatians 5:22-23 through engaging storytelling and Orthodox theology, offering listeners practical insights for integrating these timeless truths into daily life. Deacon David Lochbihler’s Fruit of the Spirit brings the virtues of love, joy, peace, and more to life through a blend of captivating stories and sound theological insights.

Angels are all around us. They are not fairy-tale creatures or New Age sprites but powerful beings created by God to reflect his light. And while we often are not aware of them, the angels are deeply interested in us. In Angels: Our Guardians in Spiritual Battle, moral theologian, author, and speaker Msgr. Brian Bransfield teaches us how to recognize the angels present in our lives.

This book delves into the true story of Y'shua and Mary Magdalene, challenging the traditional religious narrative. It reveals the hidden truths behind biblical texts, uncovering the suppressed feminine divine and the authentic teachings of Y'shua. The book encourages listeners to question the established religious doctrines and seek their own spiritual path, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, and inner connection.

What is the essence of charismatic Christianity, a renewal movement that stresses the Holy Spirit's work, the church's use of spiritual gifts, and the significance of the supernatural? Helen Collins gives a novel summary explanation drawn from the spiritual gifts. Through Scripture and doctrinal reflection, she shows that charismatic spirituality is a coherent, reasonable, and rich tradition with much to offer.

You can do the work of Jesus Christ by relying on the Holy Spirit, while closing the door to the counterfeit, the demonic, and the merely human. This book will help you move beyond powerless Christianity, understand the balance between "the spirit within" and "the spirit upon", and pray for the empowerment of God's Spirit.

With transformative insights and strategies drawn from Scripture, encouragement, and practical application from his own Spirit-led experience, bestselling author Pastor Samuel Rodriguez challenges you to reconsider what you know-and how you relate to-the Holy Spirit. Discover how to align, appropriate, and unleash the promise, power, and purpose of the Holy Spirit in all areas of your life, starting today.