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Author
Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
FaithWords
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Today, society seemingly has more problems than ever. We constantly worry about our friends, our family, our future, and everything in between. Our list can go on and on. Some problems tend to be more of a challenge than others and can often cause us to struggle to think about anything else causing us to "check out" or not be fully present. Bestselling author, Joyce Meyer, is no stranger to problems, but she has learned to ease her mind by turning...
Author
Publisher
Charisma House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
There is a power so great it can help you not only survive but thrive in this crazy world, a power that can give you joy and peace, result in miracles, and make you victorious no matter what. It’s a power that comes from the third member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit. It’s the power that took the teachings of a young carpenter from Galilee and turned upside down the most ruthless empire of its era, overcoming the paganism that went with it.
Author
Publisher
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator, but He seems elusive? Perhaps it is because something utterly essential is missing-the fear of the Lord. Don't let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It's the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a topic you'll hear much about these days. But if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore this book....
Author
Publisher
Origen
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
Nuevas bendiciones y cosas que agradecer llegan a ti cuando pasas tiempo con Dios, ya sea leyendo Su Palabra, escuchándolo o dirigiéndole tus plegarias. Cada vez que lo haces, Dios te fortalece y capacita para enfrentar la vida con serenidad y sabiduría. Él te refrescará y empoderaŕ para atravesar tiempos difíciles, te proveerá de paciencia y certeza que tiene cosas buenas destinadas para ti. Mantener esa fe y una actitud positiva en medio...
Author
Publisher
Watkins Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This practical guide from Denmark's leading spiritual teacher will show you how to access your inner light and power, as well as reveal a roadmap for you to attain your own Divine Identity. The Light within a Human Heart follows Lars Muhl on an inner and outer journey to the cave where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, using a metaphorical text - the Book of Asaph - as a symbol for his search for spiritual enlightenment. This book offers a practical...
Author
Publisher
Encourage Publishing
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"The amazing true story about the hairdresser who inspired a city to save a little girl's life, a first-hand account of the miracle that played out in front of millions worldwide. The obstacles that showed up that wintery morning were nothing compared to the lifetime of mountains Sharon Stevens had to climb to get to that point. As the truth unfolds, the lives of two little girls intertwine, each marked by unspeakable tragedies, insurmountable challenges,...
Author
Publisher
Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An award-winning author shows us how to read as a spiritual practice in a way that encourages humility, increases our charity toward others, frees our minds and hearts from the trappings of contemporary idols, and directs us toward contemplation"--
Author
Publisher
Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Rachel Held Evans is widely recognized for her theologically astute, profoundly honest, and beautifully personal books, which have guided, instructed, edified, and shaped Christians as they seek to live out a just and loving faith. At the time of her tragic death in 2019, Rachel was working on a new book about wholeheartedness. With the help of her close friend and author Jeff Chu, that work-in-progress has been woven together with some of her other...
11) Until unity
Author
Publisher
David C Cook
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
It is absolutely clear from Scripture that God passionately desires supernatural unity within His Church. Unity is what Jesus prays for, what He commands, and what He says will be our greatest witness to the world. If unity is so important to the heart of God, why is the Church one of the most divided groups on earth? In his newest book Until Unity, New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan calls for believers and churches everywhere to align...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A generation of Americans, disillusioned with organized religion, still longs for meaning and transcendence. In The God of Wild Places, theologian and former pastor Tony Jones traces his own journey out of the church and into the woods, guiding readers to reflect on their own experience of the divine in the wilderness"--
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
Con una nueva perspectiva bíblica, el pastor y autor de bestsellers del New York Times, Max Lucado, desempaqueta el libro de la promesa e invitación de Esther: El alivio vendrá. ¿Serás parte de él? En [este libro] Max te ayudará a recuperar tu identidad eterna como ciudadano del cielo, a poner tu esperanza en el Dios de los grandes cambios, a cultivar el valor para tus tiempos difíciles y a descubrir tu papel en la historia de Dios.
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Author
Publisher
Tyndale Momentum, a Tyndale nonfiction imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
We’ve all seen the memes that populate the internet: live your truth, follow your heart, you only have one life to live. They sound nice and positive. But what if these slogans are actually lies that unhinge us from reality and leave us anxious and exhausted? Another Gospel? author Alisa Childers invites you to examine modern lies that are disguised as truths in today’s culture. Everyday messages of peace, fulfillment, and empowerment swirl around...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"You can create lasting change. Lauren and Tony Dungy have impacted countless people through the years with their generosity and care for others. Tony even made NFL history as the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. But the Dungys' influence isn't the result of their achievements, fame, or finances. Instead, it stems from the proactive, intentional choices they make every day--choices that have positioned them to live a life of...
Author
Publisher
Convergent
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this companion to The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr and Patrick Boland offer forty reflections and practices exploring what it means to live "in Christ." In his landmark book The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr articulated a transformative view of what it means to recognize Jesus as "Christ"-as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world. Now, in partnership with Patrick Boland, a psychotherapist and member of Rohr's Center for Action...
Author
Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An examination of purity culture from the creator of the #ChurchToo movement. Sexual abuse is utterly rampant in Christian churches in America. And the reasons are somewhat different than those you might find in the #MeToo stories coming out of Hollywood or Washington. #ChurchToo turns over the rocks of the church's sexual dysfunction, revealing just what makes sexualized violence in religious contexts both ubiquitous and uniquely traumatizing, and...
Author
Publisher
Convergent
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the "necessary rituals" that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation. "From the womb, we must repeat with regularity that to love ourselves is to survive. I believe that is what my father wanted for me and knew I would so desperately need: a tool for survival, the truth of my dignity...
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