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What do biblical disciples, who possess a heroic faith, value and live out? How can our own faith be more heroic? In Heroic Faith, you will meet and be inspired by biblical disciples who exemplify the foundation of the fruit of a heroic faith. And as you listen to the stories of these persecuted Christian brothers and sisters and realize that we are knit together—united by the blood and lordship of Christ—you will be inspired by how they live with heroic faith.

In an age of pastoral abuse, scandal, and failure, many pastors feel pressured to appear sinless. They are tempted to conceal their sin rather than risk vulnerability or disqualification from ministry. But concealing sin is spiritually dangerous, for both the pastor and the church. Unconfessed sin leads to guilt, shame, exhaustion, and loneliness. Instead, God invites pastors to confess, repent, and be healed, just like every other Christian.

What if you could imagine God as he truly is, with a deep, extravagant love for you? Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional will help expand your mind and deepen your heart as you envision what Scripture says about our mysterious, wonderful, extremely loving and personal God.

We all have dreams, goals, and hopes for the future. But sometimes, we hit a wall. We face opposition and are forced down detours that make us feel lost, anxious, and unsure of our next steps. We wonder what God is doing in our lives and how to move forward. But even in the twists and turns of life, God has a purpose for us. He wants to free us from fear, doubt, and discouragement, and guide us into the abundant life He’s prepared for us in Jesus.

Experience life to the fullest with an intentional alignment to God's rule and power. Bestselling author and beloved pastor Tony Evans writes about the Holy Spirit's power that is within us and how we can release it to greatly impact the kingdom of God both now and for eternity. Tony Evans is...

Take the next step in your spiritual formation and embark on a year-long journey alongside a “giant” of faith, inspired by the author’s year of studying the life of Mister Fred Rogers, America’s favorite neighbor. So many of us want to go deeper in our faith. We long for a clearer sense...

It’s hard to have a close relationship with God and fulfill your purpose without a clear understanding of His story and your part in it. These 50 daily readings reveal a lifetime of faith essentials to bring depth to your friendship with Jesus & equip you with practical skills to be his follower.

En este audiolibro encontrará nociones claras y conocimientos básicos de la doctrina cristiana, algo primordial para todo creyente, ya que lo que creemos influencia la forma en que vivimos, y cada creyente debe saber claramente lo que cree.

What if it wasn't all on you? What if God wanted to not only bear your burdens, but change you and work on your behalf as you engage with him and labor in ministry? Pastor Jeremy Linneman reveals a deeper, more vibrant prayer life that could be yours. Where some approach prayer in a one-sided way, Linneman approaches prayer as both communion with God and an act of boldness seeking God's transformative power to work mightily in our world.

Qu’est-ce qui empêche notre épanouissement ? L’aspiration à vivre sa foi dans une joie quotidienne se heurte fréquemment au constat que cette joie nous échappe. Pourquoi ? Bien souvent, c’est parce que nous avons été influencés par la société, qui nous incite à nous centrer sur nous-mêmes. Sous couvert de vérité, cette manière de penser a même infiltré l’Église. Il est donc temps que nous apprenions à discerner les enseignements toxiques de ceux qui sont vrais et purs.

When Poets Were Warriors studies the person and work of Jesus as an example of what it means to be a Christian man. Casey knows that Jesus is more than an example of masculinity, though he is not less. He wants readers to walk away from his book not only with a greater understanding of what it means to be a man, but also with a greater love for Jesus Christ. After all, Jesus provides the greatest example of what it means to be a man while doing what only he could do: redeeming others from sin through His life, death, and resurrection.

You and I are invited to live at home with God in Christ Jesus. This invitation is called “union with Christ.” And it is one of the most unbelievable and overlooked realities of Christian salvation. In this book, Kyle Worley (pastor, author, and host of the “Knowing Faith Podcast”) guides listeners along the story of Scripture to help them understand that this invitation into life with God in Christ is not only a key part of the Bible’s entire message, but also, the primary belief of Christian salvation.

In What If Jesus Was Serious about Justice?, Skye Jethani explores what the Bible really says about God's restorative justice and how he punishes evil and rewards good. Jethani examines the biblical understanding of justice as the restoration of right relationships both among people and between people and God. He considers themes of judgment and mercy in Jesus's ministry and explains Jesus's warnings about God's final judgment of those opposed to his kingdom of justice.

If you've longed to share your Christian faith authentically but found fear holding you back, you are not alone. Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way? In Lit Up with Love, Dr. Derwin Gray provides a guide for sharing the Gospel with authenticity and love. Uncover the true motivation behind sharing your faith―the boundless love of God for humanity and His desire for reconciliation.

Make no mistake, there is a worldwide hunger for revival, and especially so among American Christians. The great news is that every Christian has a part to play in bringing about revival. That part is first, last, and always prayer. Revivals are born from prayer. But will Christians pray? Do they really want revival? If recent events are indications of that fresh hunger for God in our midst, then the answer is a resounding yes!

In the midst of societal disruption and disillusionment, we're seeing signs of a new season of God bringing people into renewal and revival. Jesus is the Sent One who invites us to become like him and live as sent people. God is leading us into a new normal where all of us—not just the professionals—can encounter him and experience his work. Apostolic mission leaders Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty reveal God's invitation into everyday mission in the way of Jesus. 

You aren’t alone. God knows what it feels like to be where you are, where you have been. God Himself knows how hard this broken planet is. This is the truest story in the whole universe: God is the only One who has ever loved you to death and came to resurrect you into the fullest life you always hoped for. Embark with New York Times bestselling author of One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp, on a 40-day spiritual pilgrimage following the entire life of Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Discover the holistic and revelatory experience of fasting in this seminal guide on the practice, science, and ancient context of the biblical tradition—with a foreword by John Mark Comer, New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. “At last!...

The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. Today’s post-everything world is arguably more divisive, political, indifferent, and impatient than ever. While many believe that the best course of action is to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward? Given the many ways that our world has changed, it’s time for Christian leadership strategies to change, and for churches to approach making disciples, evangelism, and preaching differently than yesterday.

In this forty-day Lenten devotional, best-selling author Paul David Tripp invites us to set aside time from the busyness of our lives to focus on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. Each of the short entries encourages us to abide in the abundant joy found in Christ as we encounter the Savior more fully and follow him more faithfully during this Lenten season.