Spiritual Growth Love

With deep compassion, Maria Furlough delves into the root causes of our insecurity, offers biblical guidance for seeing ourselves as God sees us, and shows how to model our newfound confidence to our impressionable daughters. Speaking as a daughter, a youth leader, and a mother, Furlough shares her own struggles and triumphs, as well as expert advice from a pediatrician, a nutritionist, a Christian counselor, and more.

Even when you follow all the rules, life can go very wrong.... Dennis Mansfield and his wife, Susan, planned for and expected every parent's dream, but instead lived every parent's nightmare. This haunting memoir tells the story of a father who diligently followed all the parenting rules that he learned from conservative Christian "experts" - yet life with his son Nate went terribly wrong when the young man died at 27 of drug-related causes.

When Daniel Darling was fired as spokesperson for the National Religious Broadcasters Association, it wasn't his exit that made national news—it was the way he handled it. Daniel's charitable response to those he had worked with was so radical that it made headlines. But why has kindness among Christians become so startling? In Agents of Grace, Daniel explores practical ways we can follow the Bible's command to "strive actively for peace" even in a painfully divided church, country, and world.

Jesus promises that His burden is light, but how many of us are actually feeling, well . . . light? If life is like a long hike, most of us feel like we have a giant backpack of responsibilities and burdens that weigh us down and take the joy out of living. But Jesus offers another way.

As the story of the Bible makes clear, God’s pure and earnest love for people is continually given and rejected, before it is finally accepted. To understand how he can keep pursuing us like this, we need a fresh and accurate picture of him, full of ardent desire and relentlessly in pursuit of his people. Desired by God gives us a refreshing, eye-opening picture of God, who wants with all his heart for us to know him. And when we see him clearly and fall in love with him, we will find ourselves more grounded, satisfied, and cared for than we ever dreamed possible.

Vince Antonucci, a pastor who reaches out to people on the Las Vegas Strip, has seen it all - and, more important, he has seen God's love in action on each and every street corner. Is God for the people who are left out? Is he for the guy who betrayed his wife and left his kids? Is he for the doubters? The skeptics? The atheists? The answers to these questions can be found in the lives of people Vince meets and ministers to.

Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide (SOS). This gentle and faith-affirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide. It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again.

Ultimately, Standing on the Shoulders of a Giant: Walking with Christ—Navigating Faith, Finding Purpose, Embracing Love is a reminder that, even in the face of life's trials and tribulations, there is hope. It encourages listeners to carry the torch of faith forward, to embody Christ's values, and to find purpose, meaning, and a profound connection with the divine.

Rob Bell's book, Love Wins, has generated a national conversation about ultimate issues, such as the nature of hell, heaven, and the ultimate destiny of humankind. Yet, the book has also created unnecessary confusion. God Wins is a response to the provocative questions Love Wins has raised. In God Wins, Mark Galli explores the important questions that are left unasked and the issues left uncharted.

A provocative, engaging look at the changes in sexual expression and the price women pay for these changes. This audiobook also covers the means God offers to help women claim their sexual promisereal stories, as well as insights from women struggling to make their way through the sexual maze.

This updated and expanded edition expands some of the subjects that were discreetly touched on in the earlier edition, explores how the latest discoveries in the field of medicine and social practice confirm the principles taught in the book.

Este audiolibro, es una invitación a sumergirse en la experiencia del amor más puro y poderoso que existe: el amor inquebrantable de Dios. Un amor que no conoce barreras, que no se rinde ante la adversidad y que transforma todo lo que toca. Es el producto de casi 20 años, compartiendo el mensaje del amor de Dios delante de miles de personas; condensada en unas pocas páginas y que pueden ser de gran provecho para tu vida y la vida de tus seres más amados.

Moral evaluation must be based on more than our subjective feelings or the received wisdom or majority opinion of our community. But thinking objectively and reasonably about our ethical commitments is a process that's rarely taught in contemporary education or even in churches. Ethics Beyond Rules is a clear and accessible introduction for thoughtful Christians who want to lead moral lives - who want to define their moral code by firm biblical standards while acknowledging the complex nature of the issues at hand.

God has a place of profound influence for each of us. Penny Tucci shares her life with us in a way that is both vulnerable and challenging. She lets us in on the intimate details of a journey that is filled with painful obstacles and miraculous outcomes. She gives insight into the characteristics and qualities that open doors of influence in every relationship in our lives.

Love. It's that thing everyone talks about but very few will ever truly put into action. It's the fuel with which we are called to live, and it's the very reason Jesus' body was brutally broken upon that splintered cross. It's unbeatable, unrestricted, and hands down the greatest attribute of God. It will transform the way you see life, and it will radically invade the way you see others. The question is, have you discovered and harnessed it the way God intended?

Christmas should be a joyous time. But this year the celebration is overshadowed in sickness, sorrow, and disappointment. Seeing her grandmother struggle with pain and sadness, Emily decided to share a story that she's never told anyone. As old memories live again through her words, two broken hearts find healing and comfort—and the courage to celebrate Christmas once again. Tidings of Comfort & Joy reminds us to share the bonds of faith and family that Christmas represents whatever the circumstances or season.

What do you want your life to look like? What's holding you back from getting there? The Dunes is an immersive faith-based journey of revelations, inspiration, breakthroughs, and transformation. Part allegory, and part journal, The Dunes helps listeners explore issues surrounding fear, forgiveness, commitment, trust, grace, surrender, and gratitude. The Dunes is a journey for those ready to step out of their comfort zone, examine the issues holding them back, and overcome them.

This profound exploration delves into the foundational concepts of belief in Jesus and the significance in following Jesus. Through a blend of theological depth and practical wisdom, Blessing Others invites readers to reflect deeply on their truth journey and embrace a life of love, relationship, obedience, and service.

The love of God is the greatest force in all creation. It eradicates fear and fuels faith. And love isn't just a character quality - God actually is love. That means, when you received Jesus Christ as your Savior, love as himself was shed abroad in your heart! Learn what this high-level love should look like in your life as you choose to yield to the Holy Spirit and walk as Jesus did on this Earth!

This audiobook is a collection of posts from the author's blog, Leading the Follower. The goal of this blog is to work towards removing the animosity that exists between followers of Christ who subscribe to different doctrinal approaches and beliefs about what is expected of a "good" Christian.