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The church is in decline for the first time in America's history. For many reasons, fewer people walk through church doors and make meaningful connections. The church has lost its steam. If you have questions regarding what to do about this, Chris Sonksen-pastor and founder of ChurchBoom, an organization dedicated to church growth-has some answers.In his latest book, Traction, through the paradigm of a steam locomotive, you'll explore the importance of the following five facets affecting most churches today:¿ Engine: Growth Strategies¿ Fuel: Leadership and Finances¿ Tracks: Staying on Course¿ Conductor: The Essential Role of the Pastor¿ Cars: Alignment of Staff, Leaders, and the CongregationIf barriers have left you feeling stuck, let Traction bring you up to speed, so you can gain momentum and smash through them. Get on board. The kingdom of God is too important to let things slide!

"Utilizes various passages from the Bible to consider what the author calls "the hidden man of the heart," or the human spirit recreated in Christ, in an effort to assist believers in understanding and utilizing the gifts of God"--

How do we build character in children and prepare them for success from the time they are young? The answer lies in understanding the difference between how cows and buffalo respond to storms. This heartwarming and compelling tale by New York Times bestselling author Rory Vaden is one that readers, young and old, will remember for years to come.

Unlock the Greatness of God Inside YouSomething is stirring deep inside us--a seed of greatness buried just below the surface, daring to break forth. We know we are created for more, but are we actually equipped to handle it?Challenging you to think bigger, prophetic voice Joshua Giles helps you awaken to a vision, anointing, dream, and calling for your life that is greater than you can imagine. Through Scripture, stories, and sound prophetic insight, he helps you- expand your capacity to house more of what God has for you- embrace the small things that unlock the great things- handle the pressures of divine assignments- break through your limitations- prepare for a net-breaking blessing- catch your mantleGod created you for greater things--and he's called you to a God-sized dream that will turn the world upside down.

"Cardinal Sarah traces the spiritual contours of Ratzinger's life and thought, revealing the image of a man on fire with love for God and neighbor. Benedict XVI was no professor in an ivory tower, but a shepherd and pastor, with the heart of a father. For him, prayer and meditation--communion with Christ--stand at the vibrant center of all Christian existence."--from dust jacket flap

"Each of us has innate instincts that drive our actions, our feelings, and our desires. Learning to recognize, understand, and act on those instincts can help each of us reach for the opportunities and step into the purpose for which God has called us. In Connect to Your Calling, a digest based on the 2014 New York Times bestseller Instinct, New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes helps readers identity and understand the longings and interests at the core of who we are. He then guides readers to use those passions to uncover their goals, intentions, and purpose. The profound but easy-to-apply lessons in this short book will help you evaluate your gifts and talents, uncover your purpose, and walk boldly into your calling and a life of purpose. Derived from material previously published in Instinct"--

Do Your Thoughts Invite the Demonic or the Divine?Is your mind clouded with thoughts of depression or anxiety, even anger or bitterness? Have you tried to rise up and renew your mind only to be weighed down by exhaustion or laid low by hopelessness?The truth is that what you think controls who has access to your mind. Even seemingly harmless thoughts can open gates in your mind that allow the enemy to secretly infiltrate, build strongholds, and turn your mind to wage war against the very One that you long to serve.But what's been opened can always be closed.Having helped multitudes experience spiritual freedom from demonic forces, Jareb Nott shows how you can seal off the powers of darkness from your mind and tear down their strongholds, empowering you to think thoughts that host the peace, presence, and power of God. Through scientific and biblical research, he offers a step-by-step process to help you transform your mind into a supernaturally impenetrable fortress of hope and joy!In this revolutionary yet practical book, Jareb not only exposes the enemy's insidious strategies for infecting your mind, but he also reveals how to:Silence the enemy's tormenting thoughts.Think the kind of thoughts that host God's presence.Wield the power of biblical meditation, prayer, and intercession to renew your mind.Build supernatural strongholds in your mind that open the gates of Heaven.Protect your life and mind from the powers of darkness.And more!A deeper dimension of fellowship and encounter with the Holy Spirit awaits you! Stop empowering the darkness to dominate your thoughts. It's time to dominate the darkness-and flood your mind with the transforming light of God's presence.

WORKOUT PROGRAM AND GUIDE INCLUDEDWhat if the body and mind were not in opposition but rather negotiation? Both aid each other in the pursuit of human excellence. Muscular Christianity: A Case for Spiritual and Physical Fitness explores the benefits of physical fitness in a Christian's walk with God. It takes a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual health. This transformative book seamlessly merges the timeless principles of faith, self-help, and physical wellness to empower you to lead a life of purpose, strength, and fulfillment.This book will go over how the virtues and philosophy that flow from sports and athletics are important to a Christian. Those virtues connect with masculinity, and why they are sorely needed in the church and the broader Christian movement.Reignite your sense of purpose, discover your inner strength, and embark on a journey of self-improvement that combines the best of faith and self-help principles. "Muscular Christianity: A Case for Spiritual and Physical Fitness" is your invitation to lead a life of unwavering determination, profound spirituality, and unshakeable vitality. It's time to sculpt a better you. Physically, mentally, and spiritually.

"Revival is dependent on how much we allow the Holy Spirit to move. After reading this book, you will have the confidence to share the good news of what the Holy Spirit is doing in our world with everyone who will listen. You will no longer sit on the sidelines, but rather you will partner with the Holy Spirit to do all that He has asked you to do. Respected theologian and Bible scholar Michael L. Brown, PhD, saw firsthand the impact of the long-running Brownsville Revival on the church and the nation. He believes another powerful move of God is on the horizon, and he doesn't want believers to miss or squander that moment. In Seize the Moment, Brown lays out twenty-five proven ways readers can cultivate and sustain revival so it becomes more than an emotional experience and changes their lives, communities, and nations. With insight gleaned from years of experience, Brown challenges readers to: make Jesus and the cross central reach the lost never downplay the importance of holiness steer clear of doctrinal weirdness keep the main thing the main thing and more For those who want to be a part of the next great move of God, Revival Rising is essential reading. It will show readers how to embrace revival with wisdom and discernment and avoid the pitfalls that can sabotage a move of God, safeguard the purity of revival, and cultivate an environment where God's presence dwells unhindered. Christians have been praying, fasting, and longing for revival for years. This practical and inspirational book will help them be ready for it when it comes. If readers apply Brown's wisdom, with the Spirit's help, instead of messing up a move of God they will enjoy the fruit of revival for many years to come"--

The New Revised Standard Version is the standard translation used by mainline Protestant churches, Orthodox churches, and by many Catholics. The NRSV debuted in 1989 and is owned by the National Council of Churches, which is the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States representing thirty-five denominations with forty-five million members in more than 100,000 churches across the country. They have chosen HarperCollins to be the exclusive licensor of the translation for the world (nonexclusively in the UK). The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In the tradition of its predecessors, the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version, the NRSV was designed to be the standard version for English-speaking people across all denominations, which in many ways it has become. None of the new, more sectarian translations have approached its standards of elegance and accuracy.This unique one-column setting allows people to read the Bible as work of literature. Each book is introduced with an original wood-cut. Overall, this special easy-to-read setting makes the Bible a wonderful reading experience. It also includes a concordance index to help people find key passages.

"Are you sick of waiting for your "real" life to begin? This joy-filled daily devotional offers the abundant peace that comes when you place your trust in God's plan and start living today-from the founder of The Honey Scoop"--

Twenty minutes a day with God can change everything. Through focused alone time and question-driven journaling, Terri Savelle Foy will guide readers to discover how God has equipped them for purpose, hope, and success.

Following the death of his wife, C. S. Lewis penned the emotionally charged and deeply introspective A Grief Observed, a searching meditation on bereavement and loss. This Warbler Classics edition includes a biographical timeline.

Find Freedom from Demonic Cycles That Hold You CaptiveDo you have a sense of purpose and destiny, but it feels beyond your grasp? Have you received prophetic words that are not coming to pass? Or maybe it just feels like nothing is making progress in your life?For years, bestselling author and global apostolic leader Robert Henderson has helped believers around the world access the Courts of Heaven and receive life-changing breakthroughs straight from Heaven's Throne Room.In this transformational new message, he reveals how the Courts of Heaven hold your God-given destiny-and how to take hold of it, break free from spiritual holding patterns, and partner with the prophetic words spoken over you by God Himself to usher you into a powerful new season.With encouragement, key biblical truth, and practical application, Robert gives you a prophetic map for moving into where God has designed and destined you to go. Along the way you will learn how to:Come into agreement with what God has written about you in your Book of Destiny.Break off the spirit of delay that tries to hinder your progress.Hear, declare, embrace, and obey God's prophetic words.Thrive in God no matter what is going on around you.Don't waste one more day feeling stuck or stagnant. Now is your time to move out of where you are and activate and advance the fullness of your divine destiny.

"Tender and powerful spiritual reflections and blessings that invite readers to honestly and joyfully walk through their everyday, wonderful, messy humanity ... [The author] invit[es] readers for the first time to fully embrace the terrible along with the beautiful by offering readers honest, heartfelt daily devotionals followed by blessings and action steps that lead readers to feel seen, heard and understood no matter what their day may bring. In addition, Bowler has written Advent and Lenten sections to round out the book that offer readers a rich, meaningful way to enter into these seasons of expectation and contemplation. Along the way, Bowler shares funny and poignant moments in her own life while enduring a dark season of pain. As she says, 'What I want more than anything is to bless you and me right now, and feel the truth of our realities without letting reality itself overwhelm us ... So here's to us having beautiful, terrible days'"--

Generational curses are one of Satan's weapons of mass destruction. This book will help you identify and dismantle a range of generational curses in your family and others. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Prayers to break the toughest and most hidden generational curses Insights into how generational curses gain legal access to a person's life and how t...

For those who have been disappointed when the 'good life' let them down or discouraged by life's struggles, the goodness of God is trustworthy, life-giving, and everlasting. Jesus wants to lead you on a healing path to redeem your story and to make you whole.

Pray Without Ceasing is a timeless classic on the subject of prayer by the renowned Christian author and teacher Zacharias Tanee Fomum. In this book, he shares powerful insights and practical advice on how to develop a vibrant and effective prayer life. Drawing from his extensive biblical knowledge and personal experience, he shows how prayer can be a dynamic force that transforms both the praying person and the world around them.Through five thought-provoking chapters, the author explores various aspects of prayer, including the importance of fasting, the need for self-sacrifice, the necessity of removing sin, and the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer. He challenges believers to embrace a lifestyle of prayer, characterized by intimacy with God and a willingness to serve Him with all their heart, soul, and strength.Whether you are a seasoned prayer minister or a newcomer to the faith, this book will inspire and equip you to pray without ceasing and experience the power of God in your life.Open your heart and mind, and let the Holy Spirit guide you on a journey that will revolutionize your prayer life and deepen your relationship with the Almighty.

An accessible and easy-to-use men's devotional offering a year of scripture, prayers and wisdom.As a main supporter of their families, dads are pillars of strength. But sometimes they can get overwhelmed and stressed and require self-care. Men’s Devotional for Dads by authors and renowned Christian counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey, helps all dads lean on God for strength and wisdom for the journey of fatherhood and beyond.Men’s Devotional for Dads features:52 WEEKS OF PRAYERS AND DEVOTION:  A selection of powerful scripture and God’s truths makes sure that dad is spiritually covered for the whole year. Anecdotes and cases of real dads provide guidance on refocusing on God. Each devotion offers a prayer for God’s strength, wisdom, and healing for all seasons of fatherhood.UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: Each devotion starts with an affirmation that also serves as the devotional theme that reflects God’s truth   PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS: Chris and Jamie Bailey have been married for more than 28 years and are renowned in their community for helping Christian marriages thrive. Their clients include fathers, and they have helped many dads find their best selves through the grace of God.  They both have their Master’s in Professional Counseling.

No one has ever seen God. In fact, the Bible says it‿s impossible. And yet, to live the Christian life, you must see God. If we can see God, the very sight of Him will fuel and motivate all the other aspects of our lives. So how do we do it?John Davis delves into the ways that we can see God. We see God in His Word; we see Him in the person of Jesus Christ; we even see Him reflected in one another. Although God remains unseen, He has revealed Himself in a whole host of ways. Our hearts perceive Him in the beauty of creation, and in moments of wonder and transcendence. Davis also gives helpful counsel for when we feel like we can‿t see God, or don‿t want to see Him. When we behold God‿s glory it changes everything about us. In keeping our sight fixed on Him,we reflect Him more and more. John Davis invites us to join him in fixing our eyes on the One who is invisible and look forward to the day when we will see Him face to face.