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In the first half of life, we are naturally preoccupied with establishing ourselves; climbing, achieving, and performing. But as we grow older and encounter challenges and mistakes, we need to see ourselves in a different and more life-giving way. This message of falling down - that is in fact moving upward - is the most resisted and counterintuitive of messages in the world's religions. Falling Upward offers a new paradigm for understanding one of...
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Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Why isn't life everything we expected it to be? And why doesn't our faith resolve our frustrations and problems? Kevin Myers, the founding pastor of 12Stone Church, a congregation of more than 30,000 active attenders near Atlanta, believes the reason we don't experience a transformed life is that we fail to grow up spiritually. We focus on developing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and financially, yet our faith remains immature and anemic....
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Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Join popular Bible teacher and counselor Nicole Unice to discover why the struggle is real . . . and what to do about it. Nicole offers practical tools to help you navigate the daily ups and downs, and ways to rewrite your struggle into a new, God-centered life story. The Struggle Is Real is an invitation to take the hard, hurtful, and confusing moments and turn them into opportunities to grow in wisdom, strength, and joy.
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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One percent of church leaders say that they are doing well in discipling new and young believers. After almost three decades of pastoring New Life Fellowship Church in the bustle of New York City, Peter Scazzero discovered that most people are not being changed in our churches, and, as a result, are not changing the world. Scazzero found two truths to be true: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature, and unless you slow...
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Many pastors and leaders are stuck in a culture of "shallow discipleship" that severely undermines the impact of their ministry. Pete Scazzero takes three decades of wisdom and hard lessons learned to reverse this crisis and create a church culture that multiplies deeply changed disciples--
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"In a world of constant change and complexity, how can we achieve lasting transformation in our lives? Using the wisdom of the Enneagram, expert teacher Suzanne Stabile opens the concept of three centers of intelligence: thinking, feeling, and doing. When we learn to manage these centers in relation to our Enneagram number, we open a path to reducing fear, improving relationships, and finding wholeness"--
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W Publishing group an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Are you or someone you love desperate for a miracle? As witnessed through Scripture, the God who was and is and is to come has been performing miracles from the beginning of time--so you can trust that Jesus wants to do something miraculous in your life today.In this follow-up to his book Mysteries of the Messiah, Rabbi Jason Sobel dives deep into Scripture, biblical culture, and ancient texts to help you better understand the truths and the power...
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2015.
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English
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"In The Mind Connection, Joyce Meyer explains how to improve the quality of your thoughts and your life. She explores the undeniable connection between the mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes, so that you can develop and maintain the right mental position no matter what challenges you face. Through practical advice and Scriptural insights, Joyce will help you learn to think with purpose, gain greater confidence, and claim the fulfilling life you were...
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WaterBrook
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"The world is faster and busier than it's ever been, with more noise and distraction unsettling our already restless souls. We are a people out of rhythm. For Christians who are frustrated with churches that only add to the hustle and bustle, there must be an answer in our interior spiritual life. We long for deeper, more meaningful faith. Author and pastor Rich Villodas's The Deeply Formed Life offers an expansive, interconnected vision of spiritual...
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Image
Pub. Date
[2021].
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English
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"A powerful exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path of Jesus himself-from the bestselling author of The Case for Jesus. The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the scriptural roots of vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation, and the three stages of spiritual growth (purgative, illuminative, unitive) that exist to bring them...
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Editorial Sirio
Pub. Date
2020.
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Español
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"La vida es un juego, y si queremos jugar con éxito, debemos conocer bien sus reglas. Durante años, hemos jugado a un juego desconocido con unas reglas inventadas. Con estos antecedentes, era muy difícil disfrutar de cada partida, porque para jugar a cualquier juego, lo más importante es conocer sus reglas. La propuesta es que aprendas las reglas del juego de la vida para que siempre ganes, porque aunque no lo creas, lo normal en este juego es...
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Destiny Image Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Your storms may seem big, but God is bigger. Jakes-Coleman shows you that by facing circumstances through relationship and faith in God, you will discover how to take the very storms that tried to destroy you into stepping stools to promote you to your divine purpose!
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Spirit House
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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"After a decade and a half deeply studying the wisdom of Torah, Kaballah, Chasidus, and Spirituality, Moshe Gersht has gifted us with a new lens on life. With his spiritual guide It's All The Same To Me, Moshe inspires readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in connected "sameness." Gersht introduces the powerful kaballistic idea of Hishtavus that reveals how transcending our ego is not only essential to personal happiness, but also...
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Tyndale Momentum, a Tyndale nonfiction imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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Let the Awkward Conversations Begin! Adaeze and Chad -- two different people, two different backgrounds -- both brought a lot of baggage into their relationship. Adaeze, a black Nigerian American woman who has lived with racism and discrimination her entire life. Chad, a white man with a family from the South who mostly grew up in white spaces. Determined to learn to communicate honestly and effectively, they stepped into tough conversations about...
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2024.
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English
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"Did you ever dream about what you would be when you grew up? We think naturally about our purpose because God tells us that He created us to do great things. But how do we know when we have truly found God's calling for our lives? Many people live most of their lives striving to find and follow God's will but still wondering whether they've gotten it right. The many pressures, expectations, and distractions we experience can create confusion and...
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Fortress Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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When Christians are kicked out of their conservative churches or leave because they no longer feel at home, they undertake a serious shift. Colby Martin has traversed this treacherous territory, survived its hardships, and is now sharing what he's learned. This friendly survival guide will prepare readers for the pitfalls awaiting them as they shift out of their conservative world, and it will equip them for a more abundant, thriving, and peace-filled...
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Howard Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:23, [this book] focuses no the three parts of your being -- the spirit, the soul, and the body -- and shows you how you can experience a balanced and more fulfilled life when you care for all three. Pastor David Stine was the head of a growing church in the nation's capital. He was seeing exponential church growth and reaching hearts and minds for God. But inside, he felt spiritually dry. He was burnt out. His health...
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English
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"Join bestselling author Beth Moore in her life-changing quest of vine-chasing-and learn how everything changes when you discover the true meaning of a fruitful, God-pleasing, meaning-filled life. Most of us have times when, if we are honest, we'd admit to feeling like our lives are embarrassingly small and insignificant. Times when it seems like we're going through a whole lot of pain and striving without much to show for it. Like our daily pursuits...
20) Lucky
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Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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The spiritual journey of a ninety year old atheist, and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town.
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