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The world of contemplative Christianity has yielded to the same voices for far too long, many of whom are from centuries before our time, with lives unlike our own, and often from experiences disconnected from marginalization, oppression, and what it feels like to be an outsider.
Cassidy Hall, an LGBTQIA+ Christian contemplative scholar and podcast host, takes us on a journey to queer the contemplative tradition.
As queerness reawakened her own...
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The Way of Lovingkindness is a spiritual memoir and how-to guide that allows readers to find their own connection to Lovingkindness. It presents a way of life that is rooted in gratitude for creation, acceptance of forgiveness, and simple practices that offer cooperation with the Spirit.
Drawing primarily, but not exclusively, on the teachings of Jesus and John Wesley, David Orendorff offers examples from his own life to illustrate a method for living...
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Anything short of complete devotion to Christ is inadequate and must end in futility and loss.
- A. W. Tozer
There is no receiving Christ without the Cross, no receiving Christianity without surrender, no receiving God without full obedience.
Christianity has been watered down a cheap, inferior substitute of what God means for it to be. The idea of 'accepting' Jesus has shifted from revolutionary attachment to an impulsive decision, painless and...
64) Faith in Action
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Imagine a life where every day is a stepping stone on the path of spiritual enlightenment-a life where faith is not just a belief, but a dynamic, transformative force. Faith in Action: Embracing Everyday Spiritual Growth offers a compelling voyage into deepening your relationship with the divine, inviting you to explore the sanctity within the mundane.
Faith in Action: Embracing Everyday Spiritual Growth is more than just a book-it is your personal...
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Everyone loves love . . . but whose love are we really seeking? We want to be seen, known, and loved. We want to be chosen. Have you ever asked yourself, by whom?
The love we are looking for is found in God.
The Love Everybody Wants is a reality check and practical approach to receiving, offering, and sharing the love we long for. There is a way to experience love in a culture obsessed with shallow ideas of romance and false idealistic relationships....
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Restore the Table shows readers the importance of meaningful mealtimes and how gathering around a table with those we love can help build relationships, improve our quality of life, and go deeper in our walk with God.
When is the last time you gathered around the dinner table with those you loved without distractions, having meaningful and intentional conversation? If you can't remember, you're not alone. Americans have lost the art of gathering...
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God Designed Men for a Specific Purpose
Masculinity is not just under attack; there is a concerted effort to marginalize it. As culture has embraced situational ethics and relative truth, men are losing hope and understanding of their purpose in both family and society. Life is hard, and we can't do this alone. This book is a call to manhood as designed by God.
Masculinity is not only needed but necessary for a healthy home and society. James W....
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Why doesn't he act his age? Why does she behave so impulsively? Why does he have meltdowns so often?
There is always meaning behind behavior in all of us. It might be a behavioral reaction from something as simple as hunger or exhaustion. Or something far more serious – a triggered reaction to a traumatic, frightening experience.
Children who have experienced early childhood neglect or trauma are often greatly impacted in developmental ways....
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"Sumérgete en un viaje espiritual profundo y revelador mientras exploras los diversos aspectos del Espíritu Santo y su impacto en la vida del creyente. Desde su papel como guía y asegurador hasta su función como testigo y transformador, descubrirás la presencia activa del Espíritu Santo en cada aspecto de la vida cristiana.
A través de una narrativa cautivadora, este audiolibro te llevará a través de una exploración íntima de cómo el...
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"Healing from Heaven" is a chronicle of miracles from the healing ministry of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. In this third volume, you'll read extraordinary testimonies of everyday people who put God's Word to work in their lives and experienced His supernatural intervention. In it, Pastor Chris also shares deep truths on faith and divine healing, which are sure to strengthen and build your faith in God. Through the life-changing testimonies and thoughts...
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Give yourself permission to slow down.
Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her to a return to the "island time" of her past.
In time Jodi found sanctuary and ways to care for...
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In a society always seeking the new and novel, Christians can become more grounded and mature through a retrieval of our common tradition. Alex Sosler sets forth the "transcendentals" of truth, goodness, and beauty-along with community-to help listeners follow the way of Jesus.
Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, Sosler offers a holistic introduction to spiritual formation, encompassing biblical truth, the pursuit...
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During COVID-19, many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints were shocked to have their church leaders encouraging them to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Some questioned the faith of those who would not take the vaccine; others accused any who spoke against the vaccine of promoting apostasy.
Some questioned their own faith when confronted with their prophet promoting what they saw as a lie. Still, others took the vaccine even against...
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When Micha Boyett's son was born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with autism, she was drawn into the ancient teachings of the Beatitudes. There, she found an invitation to honor her limits in a world that values performance, perfection, and strength. Jesus instead calls his followers to embrace meekness, mercy, and the longing for justice. The Beatitudes helped Boyett discover her wholeness in God's love rather than in her own accomplishments.
In...
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Friendships are difficult.
Sometimes it can seem as if friends are more work and pain than they're worth, with friendship challenges that we have to endure and struggle through. Life gets in the way of our well-intentioned efforts to connect. Conflicts and differences over serious issues divide us and make us think that we could never be close to a person ever again. In today's cancel culture, it's easy to give up on people and just walk away, leaving...
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Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack? Especially those bringing the assault right into the church. There is no middle ground? No safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. The battle for truth is raging, and this book reveals: The pitfalls of postmodern thinking Why the Emerging Church Movement is inherently flawed...
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Pursuing an Expansive Life of Prayer
In wondrous contrast to silent idols, the one true God speaks. He addresses his people in love, and it's their great privilege to answer him in prayer. At its root, prayer isn't mere self-expression or a prod to get a silent God to speak, but it is a learned skill to answer God's initiating word in Christ.
Through this thoughtful book, author and pastor Daniel J. Brendsel explains how responding to God can nurture...
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From the creator of The Abundant Life Devotional Journal and the popular YouTube channel Girl and The Word, Anh Lin's unique blend of biblical teaching and personal storytelling helps you build the strong, peaceful, abundant life you've always dreamed of-inside and out.
Many of us long for lasting peace and stability, whether we are healing from painful memories, grieving a recent loss, or simply trying to find a quiet path in a chaotic world. In...
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For anyone who likes to read other people's mail, here is an intriguing batch of letters from a "senior saint to a junior saint." The new believer will find invaluable help in taking those early steps of faith. Others will find a wealth of information on topics such as apologetics, science and faith, inerrancy, heart versus head faith, prayer, the changing face of evangelicalism, and trends emerging in American culture-all from a unique personal perspective....
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It's the people we love the most who have the greatest potential to hurt us. Our relationships with our families are complex and, for many, extremely painful. Whether you have a seemingly happy family or not, the truth is, no family is perfect.
But there is good news in spite of the ups and downs of our family lives. God opens wide his arms, welcoming us again and again into His family, His acceptance, and His love. The It's Us study helps you to...
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