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paperbackTeach Us to Want
Longing, Ambition and the Life of Faith
by Jen Pollock Michel
Foreword by Katelyn BeatyIsn't desire sinful and selfish? The story of each person is a story of want—desires unmet, hopes dashed, passions pursued and ambitions fulfilled. Jen Pollock Michel guides us on a journey that reintroduces us to a God who purifies our longings and gives us the desires of our hearts.
Number of Studies: 5
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paperbackListening to God in Times of Choice
The Art of Discerning God's Will
by Gordon T. Smith
All Christians yearn to live at the center of God's will, but exactly how to discern his will is an elusive art. In response to the ideas of a divine blueprint or the wisdom school, Gordon T. Smith suggests that we develop discernment as a spiritual discipline. By stressing the personal aspects of growing in our relationship with God, we can understand his will, not just in times of crisis but throughout our daily lives.
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hardcoverThe Journey Toward Wholeness
Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation
by Suzanne Stabile
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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paperbackLife in the Presence of God
Practices for Living in Light of Eternity
by Kenneth Boa
It's hard to discern God's presence amid the hubbub of modern life. But experiencing God is not just for the super-spiritual—every Christian can learn to cultivate a greater awareness of God in the everyday. Sharing dozens of practical exercises and disciplines, Ken Boa offers a contemporary guide to practicing the presence of God, revealing how we can deepen our walk with God and abide in his presence.
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paperbackStewards in the Kingdom
A Theology of Life in All Its Fullness
by R. Scott Rodin
R. Scott Rodin unpacks a theology of the abundant life, which encompasses our world, life and possessions, and appropriately begins with the very being of the Creator.
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paperbackBreaking the Idols of Your Heart
How to Navigate the Temptations of Life
by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III
We all want to know our life matters. Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III look at how we are tempted to find meaning in the various areas addressed in the book of Ecclesiastes: work, success, relationships, gaining knowledge, money, etc. A fictionalized narrative introduces each chapter, creating an ongoing story throughout the book.
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hardcoverAll Will Be Well
Learning to Trust God's Love
by Lacy Finn Borgo
Illustrated by Rebecca EvansMima is very sick, and Julian is worried—she wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima explains to Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted even when we are sad or angry. This gentle, beautifully illustrated story of a grandmother's love for her granddaughter incorporates the timeless wisdom of Julian of Norwich.
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paperbackThe Fellowship of the Suffering
How Hardship Shapes Us for Ministry and Mission
by Paul Borthwick and Dave Ripper
Missionary Paul Borthwick and pastor Dave Ripper show how transformation through our personal pain enables us to minister faithfully to a hurting world. They candidly share about their own struggles and how they have seen God's kingdom advance through hardship and suffering. We can become powerful witnesses to Christ as a result of our brokenness.
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paperbackWalking Through Twilight
A Wife's Illness—A Philosopher's Lament
by Douglas Groothuis
Foreword by Nicholas WolterstorffHow do you continue to find God as dementia pulls your loved one into the darkness? Philosopher Douglas Groothuis offers a window into his experience of caring for his wife as a rare form of dementia ravages her once-brilliant mind. Mixing personal narrative with spiritual insight, he captures moments of lament as well as theological reflection and poignant pictures of their life together.
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paperbackSuffering and the Search for Meaning
Contemporary Responses to the Problem of Pain
by Richard Rice
Suffering is a deeply personal problem. Why is this happening to me? Guiding readers through the seven most significant theodicies, Richard Rice uses theory and personal stories to help each of us form a response to suffering that is both intellectually satisfying and personally authentic.
