"Not enough" is the theme of our day. Fear, scarcity, and inequality dominate the media cycle and are constant companions in our culture. While 74 percent of Americans believe in God, we can feel our world changing in ways that simply seem out of control. We want to cling to a sovereign and loving God who tells us repeatedly in Scripture to "fear not," yet it is estimated that nearly 90 percent of his followers have a scarcity mentality rooted in fear.Five times in Scripture, Jesus showed us a pattern to deal with fear and how to access his abundant provision, both spiritually and practically.... View More...
For Jesus, truth and mercy went hand in hand. Where he preached he also healed. He didn't outsource one or the other to biblical scholars or nonprofit ministries. He presented the truth of the gospel through his words and his actions, and he did it all in a hands-on, relational way. And the reaction was the same wherever he went--people were amazed.Today we seem to have lost this powerful pattern of self-giving love, focusing on truth at the expense of mercy or on mercy at the expense of truth, and often failing to build genuine, lasting relationships with the people around us.In The God Impul... View More...
This new addition to the bestselling Stories for the Heart series is designed to celebrate friendship and togetherness. These charming stories from popular Christian authors such as Max Lucado, Billy Graham, Gloria Gaither, Ruth Bell Graham, Philip Yancey, Dale Evans Rogers, and Bill Butterworth-satisfy the deep longing each of us has to have our heart entwined with another. Readers will cherish these uplifting and treasured stories that honor relationships nurtured by time, laughter, and tears. This book is sure to become a favorite as it focuses on the sweetest joys of life-shared memories a... View More...
Few will deny that we live in an era of great change--especially in redefining the roles of women. But in her book "A Woman God Can Lead," Dr. Alice Mathews examines the lives of twenty-two Old Testament and New Testament women from Eve to Mary to offer timeless biblical guidelines that women can apply in today's circumstances. These guidelines help women make better choices and make them better followers of the Master. This two-in-one volume combines Mathews' "A Woman""God Can Use" (on Old Testament women) and "A Woman Jesus Can Teach" (on New Testament women), which continue to be available ... View More...
Alice Smith is brought to the feet of Christ by her own trauma. This book talks about the abuse she faced. It features personal testimony that provides healing and help. View More...
Rejoice always. Don't be afraid. Give cheerfully.What do we do when God's commands sound impossible? Most of us find opt-outs and excuses, or pretend we're doing better than we are.Author Jonty Allcock calls this the madness of our lives and the slavery of the impossible.There is a better way. What if obedience could be a life-giving joy rather than a job, a delight instead of a duty?In this book, Jonty shows us that by facing up to the impossible commands of Jesus, we come to the end of our own will and determination, and end up at Jesus' feet. We find ourselves in the hands of a God who can ... View More...
We live in a fast-paced world, and our minds are working in overdrive. Mindfulness promises a method of tuning out the voices for a few minutes to live in the moment. Biblical meditation offers something better: an opportunity to be transformed by God's voice of truth.Psalm 1 says that the person who delights in God's word and meditates on it day and night is like a "tree planted by streams of water". Linda Allcock gives us a framework to help us slow down and dwell deeply on God's word so that it clears our minds and fills our hearts, making a real difference to the way we live.This book will... View More...
We live in a fast-paced world, and our minds are working in overdrive. Mindfulness promises a method of tuning out the voices for a few minutes to live in the moment. Biblical meditation offers something better: an opportunity to be transformed by God's voice of truth.Psalm 1 says that the person who delights in God's word and meditates on it day and night is like a "tree planted by streams of water". Linda Allcock gives us a framework to help us slow down and dwell deeply on God's word so that it clears our minds and fills our hearts, making a real difference to the way we live.This book will... View More...
A lot of us, if we're honest, are afraid. We hold our dreams close to our chest. But our passions have a purpose--they were engineered for God's greater plan and he intends for us to use them for his glory and purposes.Do you feel like you're missing something? What if this feeling wasn't a bad thing? It could be a longing for more of God and a catalyst to living the life that was designed before the foundations of the earth were laid.In Restless, Bible teacher and fellow struggler Jennie Allen: Explores practical ways to identify the threads of your lifeHow to intentionally weave those thread... View More...
Life is full of labels that limit, but God has a new name He longs for you to hear - a name that boldly declares freedom from your past and hope for your future. Join Esther Fleece Allen, bestselling author of No More Faking Fine, in this profound exploration of your God-given identity that no label can limit and no circumstance can shake. Too often, our identity gets tangled up with our circumstances, and suddenly, the truth of who we are is colored by our relationship status, our job title, the shame of our past, or what others say about us.People might pin toxic, untrue labels on your back.... View More...
What does it mean to be a Christian? The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news in history, but we often live as though it has minimal impact on our lives. Being a Christian isn't just about Sunday mornings, small groups, and studying the Bible. The good news is that Jesus redeems everything.In the Bible, we read story after story of people meeting God and walking away completely changed. The same is true for Christians today. Being a Christian, by Dr. Jason Allen, shows how Jesus redeems all of life. Useful for new and mature believers, small group and personal study, Being a Christian wal... View More...
What does it mean to be a Christian? The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news in history, but we often live as though it has minimal impact on our lives. Being a Christian isn't just about Sunday mornings, small groups, and studying the Bible. The good news is that Jesus redeems everything.In the Bible, we read story after story of people meeting God and walking away completely changed. The same is true for Christians today. Being a Christian, by Dr. Jason Allen, shows how Jesus redeems all of life. Useful for new and mature believers, small group and personal study, Being a Christian wal... View More...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - You can choose hope in the midst of chaos. The visionary behind the million-strong IF: Gathering challenges you to exercise your God-given power to shift negative thinking patterns and take back control of your thoughts and emotions. "A must-have resource for anyone looking to get control of their thoughts."--Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN Are your thoughts holding you captive? I'll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God ... View More...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - You can choose hope in the midst of chaos. The visionary behind the million-strong IF: Gathering challenges you to exercise your God-given power to shift negative thinking patterns and take back control of your thoughts and emotions. "A must-have resource for anyone looking to get control of their thoughts."--Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN Are your thoughts holding you captive? I'll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God ... View More...
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why am I here?" Recognize your calling, find your place of service, and follow God to a life of purpose.In Made For This, a beautiful blend of bestselling books Anything and Restless, join Bible teacher Jennie Allen on a 40-day interactive journey that takes you through a step-by-step process to guide you in answering life's ultimate question.Made for This will help you: Stop living afraid and insecure by discovering how God can use your dreams and passions for a greater purpose.Identify the threads in your life and how they intentionally weave together for a gr... View More...
Lauded by Ann Voskamp as "what your soul is begging for," this bestseller from the founder of the million-strong IF: Gathering invites you to stop striving and discover the answer to your soul-deep thirst. All too many of us struggle under the weight of life, convinced we need to work harder to prove to ourselves, to others, and to God that we are good enough, smart enough, and spiritual enough to do the things we believe we should. Author and Bible teacher Jennie Allen invites us into a different experience, one in which our souls overflow with contentment and joy. In Nothing to Prove she c... View More...
