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Christianity Lite
By Glen Berteau

We need more than a diluted, decaffeinated faith.
We need the real thing.

Almost every food and beverage today also has a “lite” version–potato chips, whipped cream, maple syrup, soda, beer…  You may even remember an ad campaign for a light beer a few years back, “Tastes great.  Less filling.”   (more…)

The God-First Life
By Stovall Weems

A simple and sustainable path to a deep and satisfying walk with Christ

There are thousands of how-to books for improving various areas of life?self, relationships, finances, fitness, business, marriage, family.  And there are nearly as many books written for believers offering a framework for the “right” approach to a new life in God.   (more…)

10:10 Life To The Fullest
By Daniel Hill

We all feel it at one time or another – that there is something profoundly and dreadfully missing in our lives.  We look to the world and find no satisfaction.  We look within and yet come up empty.  We look to religion, and still we cannot fill the void.

Jesus said that he came that we might have life. Abundant life.  Life to the full.  So why do even fervent followers of Jesus sense that some vital and fundamental part of life is elusive? Was it just an empty promise?    (more…)

Ordinary
By Tony Merida

What if the path toward an extraordinary life is becoming more ordinary?

Ordinary is not a call to be more radical.  If anything, it is a call to the contrary.  The kingdom of God isn’t coming with light shows, and shock and awe, but with lowly acts of service.  Tony Merida wants to push back against sensationalism and “rock star Christianity,” and help people understand (more…)

Church Planting By The Book
By E. Elbert Smith

With detail and precision, Church Planting by the Book identifies common threads between the first nine churches featured in Acts and modern church planting practices.  Elbert Smith sculpts a biblical model of a healthy church and highlights narrative passages that identify how the Holy Spirit guided New Testament church planters and continues to guide us today.  Church Planting by the Book returns to biblical basics to step forth as the essential guide to church planting both at home and abroad.

Waiting For Your Prince
By Jackie Kendall

You are beautiful, valuable, and completely unique from anyone else who has ever lived in history!

If this is really true, why would we want to act like everyone else – especially the world?

In Waiting for Your Prince, Jackie Kendall encourages you to live (more…)

The Meaning Of Marriage
By Tim Keller

Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone – Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged – the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.

Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; (more…)

Prayer: Experiencing Awe And Intimacy With God
By Tim Keller

Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God.  But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful.  In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.

With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers biblical guidance as well as specific prayers for certain situations, (more…)

Walking With God Through Pain And Suffering
By Tim Keller

The question of why God would allow pain and suffering in the world has vexed believers and nonbelievers for millennia.  Timothy Keller, whose books have sold millions of copies to both religious and secular readers, takes on this enduring issue and shows that there is meaning and reason behind our pain and suffering, making a forceful and ground-breaking case that this essential part of the human experience can be overcome only (more…)

Secrets Of The Proverbs 31 Woman
By Rae Simons

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies… Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come… a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised (KJV).  This brand-new devotional, offering equal parts inspiration and encouragement, will uncover the secrets of the Proverbs 31 woman.  Each reading, tied to a theme from (more…)

The Good Life
By Trip Lee

Nicer car, bigger house, whatever your heart desires.  Everybody wants to live The Good Life.  But what happens when dreams become nightmares and the promise of freedom leads to a life of imprisonment?  What happens when you discover that all that’s gold loses its glitter?  Maybe the rich and famous aren’t living The Good Life.  Maybe our dreams are rooted (more…)

Reaching Young People
Edited by Alex Taylor

Reaching Young People contains ten inspirational stories to help churches and youth workers think about new ways of mission and ministry to young people.  The book aims to help churches who are only involved in basic youth work to see what else they might do to reach more young people in their community.  After each story, there is a set of guidelines, suggestions and ideas to help churches apply principles to their own context.