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Rich Villodas, bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, helps us to diagnose whether we are following the broad or narrow path, in order to help us pursue the way of Jesus more deeply. The Narrow Path reintroduces the counterintuitive wonder of Jesus's timeless wisdom for this age, one fraught with anxiety, depression, polarizing politics, and online vitriol. The path of Jesus is most certainly narrow, but it is the only one filled with the ever-expanding life of God . . . and it is available now for all who want it!

Experience the power of prayer in a whole new way as you learn to pray with confidence and assurance. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he offers you a step-by-step guide to effective Christian prayer. Everyone has a reason to pray. We long to see God come through for us...

Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believers that in order for a church to be healthy if must become a purpose-driven church by Jesus. Now the...

The Christian faith makes a lot of sense--of the world around us and the ache we feel inside. If you've ever felt a longing deep in your heart for something you cannot name, this is your chance to explore it. It's an opportunity to ask hard questions, like why is there something and not nothing?...

Read by the author. Expanding the mission of Jesus isn't a short-term sprint--it's a marathon. If you don't lead with health, you won't last. So how do healthy leaders start and grow movements? They multiply. Multiplication isn't about burning out in a flurry of activity. It's about leading in a...

Christian Book Award - Finalist 2022 (print)!! Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God’s Word―and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we...

There are many voices in the world, from local churches, mosques, synagogues, and worldwide TV evangelists, all claiming to know the way to heaven. Amid the mass of preaching, teaching, and information, there is the truth. The problem is getting to it.My goal is to provide only the minimum...

The Thread — A 13-Week Christian Small Group Formation ExperienceBased on The Family of Thirteen and the Virtue Formation JournalIn a time of noise, division, and constant reaction, many Catholics are searching for something deeper than information.They are searching for formation.The Thread...

Previously published as From the Streets of LA to the Rain Forest of Africa by Joe Castillo. From the streets of Los Angeles to the rain forests of Central Africa, one life-changing encounter with Jesus set an unexpected journey in motion. Born in Honduras and reunited with his mother in Los...

John R. W. Stott explains why the Old and New Testaments still form the authoritative basis for Christian faith and practice...

A profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a chaotic, noisy time of overstimulation and distraction—and the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. “The noise of...

In the summer of 1969, Buzz Aldrin had a mission. His goal was to fly 240 million miles from earth and, along with fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong, be the first to walk on the moon. But moments before that historic step, Aldrin poured a specially prepared drink into a cup and partook of a sacred...

When the going gets tough . . . When you’ve been let down repeatedly . . . When you’ve failed over and over again . . . In those moments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. Failure can leave us feeling defeated and ashamed, and we often try to avoid it by striving for perfection. But...

The global church is facing a discipleship crisis. Here's how we move forward into transformative discipleship... Pastors and church leaders want to see lives changed by the gospel. They work tirelessly to care for people, initiate new ministries, preach creatively, and keep up with trends...

Transform your life when you learn to hear God’s voice and walk with Him every day. Do you feel disconnected from your faith? Are you hoping to grow your relationship with God? Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he shares what it's like to truly start Walking with God. In...

Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't know what God desires for our lives, but rather that we just don't want to do what we already know he wants. How might our wills be changed so that we become both willing and able to do what God asks of us? In Desiring God's Will, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner explores the transformation of the will in Christian spirituality. 

What will your eternity look like? What if you learned you were part of an experiment where the next 24 hours would determine the quality of the rest of your life? Everything from the job you hold to the neighborhood and house you live in will be tied to how you navigate a single day. How would...

The Bible is explicit: We live in a world of distinct opponents; our very lives are a battle. Yet too many Christians lose more battles than they win and endure their walk with God rather than enjoy it because they don't recognize the enemy when they see it. More importantly, they have no idea how to respond. While society tells us we can react simply, the truth is that a wish, a hope, and a prayer are not the best responses to attacks from those who stand between us and the Father.

带着满心疲惫与无尽的灵性困惑，你无需假装完美也能敲开基督信仰与生命恩典的大门。当生活压力与内心迷茫交织，许多人对宗教望而却步，担心问题太多或表现不够好而遭到排斥。这里没有任何道德绑架与恐吓定罪，只有...

当你在喧嚣的现代生活中渴望寻得灵魂锚点，却对繁杂的宗教教条感到迷茫时，这场专注于日常门徒生活与真实灵性蜕变的零起点基督教信仰实践之旅，将为你重塑内心的平静与力量。这里没有居高临下的道德审判，也没有令...