Life Growth

In her new book, Stasi Eldredge meets listeners in their painful realities and offers an invitation to a joy that is defiant in the face of this broken world. This joy does not Pollyannaish-ly ignore life's heartache; rather, it insists that sorrow and loss do not have the final say. This kind of joy is present to both goodness and grief and interprets them in the light of heaven.

World-renowned Jesus scholar Marcus J. Borg shows how we can live passionately as Christians in today's world by practicing the vital elements of Christian faith. For the millions of people who have turned away from many traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible, but still long for a relevant, nourishing faith, Borg shows why the Christian life can remain a transforming relationship with God. Emphasizing the critical role of daily practice in living the Christian life, he explores how prayer, worship, Sabbath, pilgrimage, and more can be experienced as authentically life-giving practices.

RUN: The Journey to Becoming Your Best Self is an inspiring, action-driven guide for athletes, especially those in track and field, and anyone striving for greatness. Drawing from the extraordinary experiences of Olympic and Paralympic champions, including Tatyana McFadden, and personal insights from Diana McNab, Sports Psychologist to Noah Lyles and McFadden; and Rev. John Crestwell, minister, master teacher, and pastor, this book goes beyond training tips to explore the mental and emotional strength needed to overcome adversity and achieve peak performance. RUN challenges you to push ...

Are you sometimes perplexed with Jesus' teaching? Do you really want what he wants? Best-selling author Kyle Idleman reveals that the key to the abundant life Jesus promised lies in embracing his inside-out way of life. As he examines Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Kyle unpacks the many counterintuitive truths, including: brokenness is the way to wholeness, mourning is the path to blessing, and emptiness is required in order to know true fullness.

Are you tired of being bombarded by toxins at every turn? Do you want a more natural, "crunchy" approach to the world (with or without the beige aesthetic)? Well, grab your kombucha and join Emily Morrow on a journey to a more wholesome existence with Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life without Adding Them to Your Personality.

Over half of the people in the United States will experience the splitting up of their parents, statistics say. Yet no matter how "normal" divorce becomes, it always inflicts a profound wound on families—not only the parents, but the children, whether young or grown. The children of divorce are fractured on the level of their very being: heart, mind, and soul. If left untended, this break could pain them for the rest of their lives, tingeing their relationships, their faith, and their capacity for joy.

You can live a fulfilling life. Maybe you're reading this because you're nervous you're not living your life in alignment with who you are, it's driving you a little bit mad, and you so desperately want to do something about it. You are not mad. I promise you. You are present. You have a vitality inside you and it's itching to express itself, if only you can get out of your way. And you're not alone -- most of us get mentally trapped, weighed down by childhood and societal programming. Getting out of your way means venturing into the unknown. But this isn't enough. Instead, you need a map, ...

Dr. Kwane Stewart was questioning his career as a veterinarian when he saw a homeless man with a flea-infested dog outside of a convenience store. In a moment of spontaneous generosity, he offered to examine the dog and treat him for free. It was the first step in a now nine-year journey that has taken Dr. Kwane from Skid Row to San Francisco and beyond to care for pets and their humans who are living on the streets.

For every Christian who’s deeply fulfilled, there are many more who are “doing all the right things” but still feel frantic or frustrated…or who have decided that Christianity’s a failure. What’s missing? Like so many believers, Bob George began his Christian life in love with Jesus, only to end up feeling disappointed and empty. Drawing on those struggles and his years of teaching and counseling experience, Bob cuts straight to the heart of the issues.

THE HOLY SPIRIT - Spiritual Gifts: Book 1 - Amazing Power for Everyday People - EXPANDED EDITION - Includes the Text of Hundreds of Key Bible Verses Do You Want to Experience God's Power in Your Everyday Life? We sit in our pews. We hear about the awesome power of God the Father. We marvel at the miracles of Jesus. Then off we go, never expecting those supernatural spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit to flow through us in the here and now. That's exactly what this author did, until one day she was confronted with a stunning possibility: that miracles of biblical proportions can and do still ...

At a young age, Jaci Velasquez’s singing career rocketed to stardom, and her marriage thrived - then both suddenly crashed. Losing her reputation, her record label, and even some of her most-treasured relationships, Jaci began a long, healing journey from thinking of herself not as a Christian music darling or a broken young woman but as a beloved child of God. Today, her renewed faith carries her through a resurrected career, the adventures of a second marriage, and the ups-and-downs of being a mother of a child who has autism.

Organized around the main beliefs that undergirded his ministry - the centrality of Christ, the importance of the new birth, the indwelling of the Spirit, and the necessity of the Bible - this introduction to Charles Spurgeon’s life and thought will challenge listeners to live their lives for the glory of God.

I can’t hear myself think. Loud noises were coming from next door. What the hell is that noise? My new neighbor, that’s what! I storm out of my office and bang on the door. The door swings open, “Well, hello, Beautiful! How can I make you mine?” he says. With an eye roll and frustration, I complain about the noise. He hands me some noise-cancelling headphones. What about my client?! He hands me another set of noise-cancelling headphones. "How am I supposed to hear her?" “Oh. Not sure.” He says. “With your ears, maybe?” His eyes watch mine; they twinkle with mischievousness I...

Drawing form six decades of Scripture-based teaching and study in the original Greek and Hebrew, the late Derek Prince clearly explains the foundations for Christian faith, salvation, baptism, the Holy Spirit, laying on of hands, the believer’s resurrection, and eternal judgment.

Seeing Jesus as He Really Is takes you on a journey through the Gospels and along the way, you'll see how Jesus really lived, how He radically changed the world, and how Jesus is portrayed through the word of God. Seeing Jesus as He Really Is will help every listener know how to answer the questions that Jesus asked His disciples, "Whom do men say that I am" and "Who do you say that I am?"

Understanding and Applying the Major Ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche: A Practical Guide to Nietzschean Philosophy for Modern Life Unlock the transformative power of one of philosophy’s most provocative thinkers with this comprehensive yet accessible guide to Friedrich Nietzsche’s major ideas. Whether you’re new to Nietzsche or seeking a deeper understanding, this book explores his groundbreaking concepts such as the Will to Power, the Übermensch, Eternal Recurrence, and the death of God — all explained in clear, practical terms. Discover how Nietzsche’s philosophy challenges ...

We live in a culture that's all about self, becoming the best "me" I can be instead of becoming like Jesus. This me-centered message affects every area of our lives - our friendships, our marriages, even our faith - and it breaks each one in different ways. The self-focused life robs our joy, shrinks our souls, and is the reason we never quite break free of insecurity. In this book, Sharon Hodde Miller invites us into a bigger, Jesus-centered vision - one that restores our freedom and inspires us to live for more.

What happens when a young woman’s spontaneous trip turns into a lifelong adventure in Japan? At just 24, Suzy left behind her familiar life in Israel, chasing the allure of the Far East. What began as a brief escape to Thailand—quickly turned into a bold leap into the unknown. There, she became a hostess in Tokyo, married a local businessman in a traditional Oriental marriage, and bravely adapted to Japanese culture, balancing stark contrasts between Israel and Japan. This autobiography offers more than a tourist’s view of Japan, revealing the real challenges of cultural adaptation, ...

Everyone has problems. But throughout more than 45 years of studying God’s Word, Joyce Meyer has learned how to find the answer for every problem you face in the Bible–and she wants to share it with you. In Overcoming Every Problem, Joyce helps you gain the ultimate wisdom you need when challenges arise. No matter how big or how deep the pain of your situation, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to trust God for better days ahead.

"God has a plan for our lives", but what does that mean in practical terms? How do we know God's will for important life decisions, like who to marry, what job to take, what church to join? How can we be free if God has a perfect plan for us? Does suffering mean we are off track? How exactly does God speak? Author Jerry Sittser explores these questions and offers a biblically based approach that is truly liberating.