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Ruth Haley Barton describes how she has discovered the real presence of God, the God who is present through the practice of solitude and silence. Her audiobook invites you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. It is a call to the adventure of spiritual transformation, an adventure that will lead you to freedom and authenticity, allowing you to become the person God created you to be.

Read by the author. Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out. Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be? Do you ever struggle with embracing your right now because you are so focused on the future? Too often, we feel...

This isn’t just another leadership book. It’s a call to fight back. A call to stand up against the world’s view and instead model what God says true leadership looks like. Rooted in biblical truth, The Armory of Leadership includes five powerful chapters along with thought-provoking questions for group discussion or individual use.

What does it really mean to walk with God—not just for a season, but for a lifetime? No two people in Scripture walked with God identically, and the same is true for all of us. Sometimes, a stretch of miles when God seems gloriously obvious can be followed by months of wondering where he’s gone. God has his own objectives for each season of our walks, and some of them will remain a mystery until we see his face.

The core idea of the book of Romans is that we are saved from sin by the grace of Christ. The apostle Paul unpacks the power of grace in a way that can completely change your life... In this audio Bible study—the first of the 40 Days Through the Book series—Max Lucado welcomes you and your...

In a culture that can belittle womanhood on the one hand - making it irrelevant - and glorify it on the other - making it everything - it's hard to know what it really means to be a woman. But when we understand womanhood through the lens of scripture, we see that we need a bigger category for what God has called "woman". This book breathes fresh air into our womanhood, reminding us what life in Christ - as a woman - looks like.

Christ's friends were utterly transformed by His resurrection. Their friendship, their work, and even their meals together took on a new meaning and purpose. The same can happen to us today. Eugene Peterson, beloved pastor, scholar, and translator of The Message, takes you back to Jesus' time so you can experience the Resurrection through the eyes of biblical witnesses. You'll be a participant in the story, so its meaning and wonder can enliven your soul as never before.

Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideological differences. It is seen in our politics, felt in our families, and ingrained in our theology. Sadly, the church has often reinforced these ethnic and racial divides. To cast off the ugliness of disunity and heal our fractured humanity, we must cultivate spiritual practices that help us pursue beautiful community. In The Beautiful Community, pastor and theologian Irwyn Ince boldly unpacks the reasons for our divisions while gently guiding us toward our true hope for wholeness and reconciliation.

For decades, we set our hopes on technology, politics, and the appearance of peace. We wanted to believe we were headed somewhere better - that progress was happening. But now, as our technology ensnares and isolates us, our politics threaten to tear us apart and our cultural decline continues to accelerate, people are understandably distressed. But throughout history, these periods of decline traditionally precede powerful spiritual renewal - and even revival. What if all the bad news in this world is actually good news for the church?

In this concise book adapted from the bestselling Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund, listeners will encounter Jesus's tender heart for sinners and sufferers. Written for a wide audience—including younger listeners, new Christians, and those just beginning to explore the Christian faith—it features easy-to-follow terms and helpful explanations. The chapters are also short enough to listen to at bedtime, around the dinner table, or during lunchtime. The Heart of Jesus dives deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is, comforting and sustaining listeners with the affections of Christ.

Small shifts can lead to massive breakthroughs. After reading this book, you will trust in God each step of the way, knowing that even the tiniest of change will lead you to a fulfilled future. Accusation is a powerful tactic of the enemy—one he uses to destroy relationships, distort identities, and derail destinies. In Time to Rise , Malachi O'Brien takes a fresh, solution-focused approach to overcoming accusation, offering practical strategies that reveal how small shifts can lead to massive breakthroughs.

Confused. Frustrated. Apathetic. If you feel this way about the Bible, you’re not alone. The reality is that we’ve been set up to fail when we read the Bible, inheriting barriers and habits that make reading Scripture harder than it needs to be. Alex Goodwin, co-founder of the Institute for Bible Reading, will show you a better way forward.

Leaders: Are you feeling overwhelmed in this post-pandemic world? The one-size-fits-all approaches no longer work. You need creative strategies based on godly wisdom that bring people together and break new ground.

Life is sweeter when a hot pot of tea and a lovely talk of faith are shared between a mother and her daughter! From author and podcast host Sally Clarkson comes this keepsake guide filled with simple moments that create lasting heart-connections centered on friendship and discipleship. When you prioritize this sacred work of fellowshipping with your family, you'll also grow in love and wonder for the God who has woven your shared stories into the tapestry of His big-picture plan.

Curious about discipleship and renewing your mind in Christ? In this audiobook, you will learn foundational teachings to revolutionize your understanding as a New Creation in Christ.

It’s a raw, no-filter look into the real lives of everyday leaders—entrepreneurs, professionals, and purpose-driven people—who’ve walked through storms and found something stronger than success: alignment.

Sometimes life is so difficult that it makes us wonder: does God love us? Is He really in control of things? Something inside you is telling you that there ought to be real meaning in life. Where can you find it? This book will help you find real answers to these important questions and many more.

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.