Author Archives: pp

Who Is This Man
by John Ortberg

If you were to ask people, “who is the most significant and influential person who has ever lived?” many would say, “Jesus.”  Even people who are not Christians or people who are not particularly religious may be inclined to say that Jesus is probably the most influential person who has ever lived.

But if you were to ask Christians to give specific examples of how Jesus has impacted areas like the arts, or education, or (more…)

The 40 Day Soul Fast
by Cindy Trimm

The 40 Day Soul Fast: Your Journey To Authentic Living is an eight-week study of the life of the soul, the practice of fasting, and the process of living more authentically.  It is a transformational expedition that will lead you on an inward journey to greater health, happiness, and success as you learn to live from the inside out – as we are told by Jesus in the book of Matthew: “Ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you . . . changing you from the inside out . . . make a clean sweep of your lives” (Matthew 3:11).

The Transforming Power Of The Gospel
by Jerry Bridges

The apostle Paul writes that we are to be transformed, but for many Christians, figuring out how to approach spiritual transformation can be elusive.  Bestselling author Jerry Bridges helps us understand that we have available to us the ultimate power source for true spiritual growth: the gospel.

In The Transforming Power of the Gospel, Bridges guides you through a thorough examination of:  (more…)

Sex Is Not The Problem (Lust Is)
by Joshua Harris

Lust isn’t just a guy problem – it’s a human problem.  And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives.  Joshua Harris, author of the runaway bestseller I Kissed Dating Goodbye, calls a generation bombarded with images of sexual sin back to the freedom and joy of holiness.  This “PG-rated” book – straightforward without being graphic – speaks to those entrenched in lust or just flirting with temptation.  Honestly sharing his own (more…)

One Month To Live
by Kerry & Chris Shook

What if you only had one month to live?  How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently?  What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?

With a foreword by Rick Warren, each of the thirty chapters – one per day in a life-changing month – offers you fresh strategies for overcoming habits that mire you in mediocrity.   (more…)

Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites
By Bradley R.E. Wright

What if all the bad news you’ve been hearing about Christians isn’t true?

Here are some facts that may surprise you:
•  Evangelicals are more respected by society today than they were twenty years ago.
•  Divorce rates of Christian couples are lower than those of non-believers.
•  The percentage of young people who (more…)

Love Has A Face
by Michele Perry

Born without her left hip and leg, Michele Perry is no stranger to seeming impossibilities.  So when she arrived in war-torn Southern Sudan – with little more than her faith in God’s promises – she did what everyone told was crazy: she opened a home for orphaned children in the middle of guerilla warfare territory and has now become “mama” to over one hundred little lives.

With a deft pen, she recounts unforgettable stories (more…)

When Work & Family Collide
By Andy Stanley

Is Your Occupation Also Your Preoccupation?

Let’s face it. With all the demands of the workplace and all the details of a family it’s only a matter of time before one bumps into the other.

And many of us end up cheating our families when the commitments of both collide. In this practical book, Andy Stanley will help you … (more…)

Heaven Is For Real
By Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

“Do you remember the hospital, Colton?” Sonja said. “Yes, mommy, I remember,” he said.  “That’s where the angels sang to me.”  When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival.  What they weren’t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed–a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy’s trip to heaven and back.   (more…)