Religious Growth

Many Christians assume "pleasure" and "sin" are synonymous. Others define godly pleasure so narrowly that they drastically minimize the powerful and holy role that pleasure can play in their lives. Still others feel guilty even thinking about how to build a life of pleasure. For all of them, Pure Pleasure provides an entirely new paradigm. It invites Christians to embrace a life of true pleasure as a pathway to obedience, worship, and service

Signs are meant to point us toward something: Jesus. Story in the Stars takes an in-depth look at the Bible and all the signs God mapped out through constellations, planets, and even the way the Earth is tilted. We are uniquely designed by God, and he loves us so much that he ensured a way for all inhabitants of the Earth, through all of time, to see the messages of salvation and redemption that he painted in the stars.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, credits her Christian faith as the steady anchor amid life’s trials and triumphs. With intimate stories about her remarkable life, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth by Dudley Delffs explores the personal beliefs, private struggles, and public service behind the crown.

Jim Valekis’ The Christian in the Cult: And How I Discovered Humanity in Christ uses the author’s life story to take us deep inside the culture of the Greek Orthodox Church, Herbert Armstrong’s Worldwide Church of God, and modern Evangelicalism. After journeying through three versions of “the only true church,” Valekis deftly invites his listeners to join him in his ongoing discovery of humanity in Christ and what it can mean for the church and the world.

In her best-selling children's book Take Heart, My Child, Ainsley Earhardt drew on her childhood and the inspirational notes her father wrote her before school each morning. In this moving memoir, she reminisces about growing up with a father who loved his children unconditionally - a cherished model of parenthood she has adopted with her own daughter - how her Christian faith has shaped her life, and the dynamic journalism career that has made her a trusted household name.

In How the Nations Rage, political theology scholar and pastor Jonathan Leeman challenges Christians from across the spectrum to hit the restart button by shifting our focus from redeeming the nation to living as a nation already redeemed, rejecting the false allure of building heaven on earth while living faithfully as citizens of a heavenly kingdom, letting Jesus’ teaching shape our public engagement as we love our neighbors and seek justice.

I am writing these little notes to help me cope and to continue to hope that God will cast the doubts away. If you are in the same phase I am in, may God strengthen us as we navigate through the doubts and wait on Him because we do not wait in vain.

Discover the Transformative Power of Faith in "Prepared by Faith: Walking with God" Embark on a heartfelt journey of spiritual growth and personal transformation in "Prepared by Faith: Walking with God." This compelling book delves deep into the significance of walking with God and following the teachings of Jesus, offering readers inspiration and guidance for a life enriched by faith. In this Book, You'll Explore: The Essence of Faith: Delve into the meaning of true faith and its foundational role in our spiritual journeys. Understand how faith is not just a belief but a living, breathing ...

In A Prophetic Vision for the 21st Century, Joyner discusses why revival tarries for America, what it means to be delivered from the Mark of the Beast, the rise and fall of America, the greatest awakening, a famine in the land, and practical ways to serve in the latter days. It includes encouragement for weary church leaders as well as the second part of The Hordes of Hell are Marching, illustrating the unified church rising as an army in the most pivotal battle of all time between the light and darkness.

Have you ever wondered what it truly costs to follow Jesus—and what you might sacrifice by not doing so? "The True Cost of Discipleship: What Christians Sacrifice by Not Following Jesus" delves deeply into the profound implications of discipleship, offering an eye-opening exploration of what it means to live a life fully committed to Christ. Rev. John Eugene Miller shares his journey of resistance and redemption, revealing the stark consequences he faced by not embracing his calling earlier in life. Through heartfelt reflections and powerful testimonies, he underscores the significant ...

When life's left you flatter than a steamrolled possum, turn here for a little hope, humor, honesty, and encouragement from the Bible. It's the best of Chonda Pierce's celebrated Roadkill Reports to her fans, plus lots of new material, and it's perfect for reinflating your outlook--anytime, anywhere!

Discover a beautiful friendship between Billy Graham and his friend and pastor, Don Wilton. This book looks behind the scenes of Graham's life, which continues to inspire us in our own spiritual journeys. Most Saturdays for 15 years, Don drove the long road to meet with Billy at his home in Montreat, North Carolina. There the two friends spent hours talking about family, politics, sports, and their spiritual lives.

* * * * * SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE: May - Aug 2025 * * * * * Have Big Questions About Life, God, or Truth? You're Not Alone. What if the answers you’ve been searching for could bring clarity, peace, and a new direction for your life? Choose Faith is for anyone wrestling with the deepest spiritual questions—about God, truth, purpose, suffering, eternity, and what it all means for your life today. If you’ve ever felt unsure, skeptical, overwhelmed, or just spiritually curious, this book offers a thoughtful, accessible, and practical guide to exploring what faith really is—and why it ...

In fast-food society we long for quick fixes and easy answers. But no worthwhile goal is easily reached, and a deep spiritual life is not created in a week or two. It takes perseverance over the long haul to finish well. The Finishing Touch encourages you to keep on keeping on to reach your goals and reap the harvest of a life worth living. Daily devotionals for fifty-two weeks help you discover gut-level authenticity, hope in the midst of despair, courage in the face of fear, the light of faith in the shadows of doubt, and peace in the midst of stress.

Unlocking John’s Gospel: A Beginner’s Guide to Jesus’ Life and God’s Plan for You 🔑 Discover the Message of John’s Gospel—Simply and Clearly Are you looking for an easy-to-understand, insightful, and life-changing journey through John’s Gospel? Whether you’re new to the Bible or want a fresh perspective on Jesus' teachings, Unlocking John’s Gospel provides a clear and engaging study that makes Scripture come alive. This book will help you: ✅ Understand Who Jesus Is – Explore the deeper meaning behind His life, miracles, and mission. ✅ Learn About the Seven Signs ...

More than a decade ago, Jerry Sittser prayed for the protection of his family, yet three of his loved ones - his daughter, his wife, and his mother - died in an automobile accident. What went wrong? When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer takes an honest and probing look at the problem of unanswered prayer. In doing so, it draws us ever deeper into a relationship with the God who is the end of all our prayers, the object of our faith, and the one who fulfills our deepest longings.

Rob Schenck’s extraordinary life has been at the center of the intersection between evangelical Christianity and modern politics. Attacked by partisans on both sides of the aisle, he has been called a "right-wing hate monger", the "ultimate D.C. power-broker", a "traitor", and "turncoat." Now, this influential spiritual adviser to America’s political class chronicles his controversial, sometimes troubling career in this revelatory and often shocking memoir. He reflects on his path to God, his unconscious abandonment of his principles, and his return to the convictions that guide him.

Fred Rogers was one of the most radical pacifists of contemporary history. To critics who dared call him “namby-pamby”, Rogers said, “Only people who take the time to see our work can begin to understand the depth of it.” This is the invitation of Peaceful Neighbor, to see and understand Rogers’ convictions and their expression through his program. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, it turns out, is far from sappy, sentimental, and shallow; it’s a sharp political response to a civil and political society poised to kill.

This book - simple and powerful - is the result of Murray's passionate exploration of the issue of surrender: why it's seemingly impossible and yet completely necessary.

Easter weekend, eighteen years earlier, an ordinary workday turned into a nightmare when Ema McKinley passed out and was left hanging upside down in the storage room. Rather than improving, Ema's body became progressively bent and disfigured. Doctors diagnosed Ema with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), an extremely painful trauma-induced disease which led to Ema's hand and foot deformities, painful sores, insomnia, gastrological distress, curvature of the neck and spine, heart and lung failure, and permanent confinement to a wheelchair.