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Pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of 8 common sins that ensnare us: anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust. Delighting in the bounty of God's glorious gospel promises will free us for a less sin-encumbered life, to the glory of Christ. Rooted in solid biblical reflection, this book aims to help guide you through the battles to the joys of victory by the power of the gospel and its superior pleasure.

It’s time to wake the sleeping giant in our world, in our communities, in our churches, and in our homes. There’s a revolution brewing, a sleeping giant coming out of a long slumber. For years, men have been sitting to the side, minding their own business, nursing their own wounds. But that time is reaching its end. Our wounds must surely be tended to, and our business must surely be minded. We are meant for greater things than these, and the world can no longer indulge our slumber.

"True or false: most Christian pastors and counselors agree on what forgiveness is and how it should take place." This question is part of Chris Brauns's Forgiveness Quiz that draws listeners into his book and gets them thinking about the subject of forgiveness. The truth is, pastors and counselors disagree profoundly on this subject. Unpacking Forgiveness combines sound theological thinking and honesty about the complicated questions many face to provide listeners with a solid understanding of biblical forgiveness.

Where Breaking Bad meets the burning bush, a modern-day story of miraculous redemption that only God could do.

Are you up for adventure? Then muster some vision, courage, and faith, and come along! Perhaps following a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail is the vicarious adventure you need. Or perhaps this adventure will help you with your own thru-hike. The components of an adventure are the same, no matter what yours might be. Shall we live courageously? Shall we dare to be adventurous, whatever that looks like for you? Unshackle your dreams, grab your backpack, and let's hit the trail!

What Did Jesus Christ ACTUALLY Teach? Emmet Fox (renowned teacher and spiritual leader) provides the answer in this Christian Science classic that reviews and reveals all. Featuring a bonus breakdown line-by-line of The Lord's Prayer, this transcendent work is a time-proof manual for living...

This inspiring story celebrates the special love between Ben and Wendy, who waited a long time for God to bring them together. Their joy was tested just two years after they married as they faced the trials of a debilitating illness, the challenges of caregiving and later, the heartache of grief.

How to Become a Christian in Seven Days is New York Times bestselling author Russell Brand’s testimony and guide to a timeless, yet zeitgeist-capturing, grounded, yet psychedelic encounter with Christ.

Burned out by the drama of difficult people? Whether it’s with a coworker, a friend, or a family member, toxic relationships can drain your joy, amplify your anxiety, and derail you from the purpose God has for your life. But unhealthy relationships don’t have to control your life. Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of How to Deal with Toxic People and Beyond Burnout, equips you with powerful tools for navigating challenging relationships.

Inspired by the Williams family's journey with their son Zach, God's Heart for the Prodigal offers thirty days of hope, Scripture, and hard-won wisdom to anyone praying for a prodigal they love. God's Heart for the Prodigal was born from Steve and Jenia Williams's own heartbreak and hope as they prayed for their son, Zach, during the years he wandered far from his faith.

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! Discover grace as you've never known it before: the most powerful force in the universe and our only hope for love and forgiveness. Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all...

In the audio version of this New York Times best seller, Tommy Newberry takes a single biblical principle and teaches us how one simple truth can magnify the joy we experience in our marriage, with our parenting, and in our life as a whole.

As a believer, are you fishing for souls? Have you caught anything yet? Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, and He would make them fishers of men. This book provides a framework of biblical teachings and spiritual disciplines that will grow you in your relationship with Christ to become a disciple-maker. You will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of your faith that will enable you to live a victorious Christian life following God's plan for man.

Find biblically sound and research-based insights to help you get healthy, trim down, and achieve lasting transformation A Fad-Free Guide to a Healthier Life When it comes to diet and wellness, the sheer volume of conflicting advice available can make it feel impossible to find trustworthy...

Esta guía sencilla y práctica para estudiar y comprender las Escrituras te ayudará a ver la Biblia como un tesoro invaluable que revela el amor de Dios por ti y su incesante búsqueda de tener una relación más profunda contigo. Cómo leer la Biblia no es solo un libro; es también una...

Welcome to the family of God. As a new believer, you are embarking on a new life, with new relationships and values. It's a thrilling journey. But what does it really mean to be born again into new life with Christ? In Newborn, Pastor Jack Hayford outlines the basic elements in a growing life with Jesus. He discusses your relationship to God, how to let the Bible help you, types of baptisms, and spending time with other believers.

When you keep GOD in every situation, it makes what you’re going through easier. But sometimes it can be hard to stay true to yourself as a child of GOD when you’re treated badly by those who are closest to you, sometimes with no explanation at all. During those times when your faith is tested, it can be hard to not let others’ nastiness dictate how you act or change who you are, especially when temptation sets in to get mad—and then even.

Everything around us is striking evidence that God exists, that he once appeared in human form, spoke to us directly and made us for a specific purpose. Wherever you are in life—whether you’re a person of faith, a skeptic, or something else—this book is an invitation to find and embrace the radiant, resilient, relevant person you were created to be. From three-time Emmy Award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC News science editor Dr. Michael Guillen comes a book of fascinating and inspiring daily essays that explore the astonishing scientific facts about the universe in a new way.

Foxe: Voices of the Martyrs unites past Christians with believers today. Building on over fifty years of ministry to persecuted Christians, The Voice of the Martyrs organization shares sixty-seven stories of Christians who have stood faithfully to the death since 2000. Their courage in the face of ISIS and the Taliban, brutal dictatorships, and government crackdowns will inspire you to boldness and remind you that the same Spirit of Christ who strengthened Stephen, Peter, and Paul is at work in you today.