Category Archives: English Books

Joy in the Sorrow:  How A Thriving Church (And its Pastor) Learned to suffer Well
By Matt Chandler and friends

We all wonder how we will cope in times of terrible suffering, and how we can best support others who are suffering.  And we all ask the question: how does suffering square with God’s character and purpose?

As a young pastor, Matt Chandler knew he needed to learn how to help hurting people. He studied the Scriptures, and he learned from people at the Village Church who remained joyful in their suffering.  And then suddenly (more…)

I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible
By Michael S. Heiser

The Bible is filled with passages that are so baffling we tend to ignore them.  Yet the passages that seem weird might be the most important.  This collection of essays from Bible Study Magazine will shock you, intrigue you, and completely change the way you view the Bible.  Dr. Michael S. Heiser visits some of the Bible’s most obscure passages, unveiling their ancient context to help you interpret them today.  Read this book, and you’ll never be bored by the Bible again.

When You Need To Move A Mountain
By Linda Evans Shepherd

There’s prayer – and then there’s intercessory prayer.  What’s the difference?  How do we know when intercessory prayer is called for?  And even if we feel the call to pray boldly for ourselves or others, how do we do it?  What do we say?  And what response should we expect from God?

In this practical and encouraging book, Linda Evans Shepherd explains what intercessory prayer is, how to pray as an intercessor, and how (more…)

The Wisdom of God
By A.W. Tozer

We were created by God and for God, and the only way to find true joy, peace, and contentment is by understanding and embracing his wisdom.  Wisdom is not some highbrow philosophical concept, but rather a highly practical tool for living the best possible life.

The Wisdom of God captures Tozer’s teaching on this topic as a way to understand the well-lived Christian life.  God’s wisdom is a part of his character, (more…)

Less of More
By Chris Nye

The US Constitution guarantees the right to the pursuit of happiness.  But for most Americans, what this really means is the pursuit of more–more money, more prestige, more stuff.  We’ve made idols out of innovation, growth, power, and wealth.  Far from offering us happiness and satisfaction, this relentless pursuit of more has only left us exhausted, isolated, miserable, and wondering if there is a better way.  (more…)

Powerful Attitudes For A Successful Life
By Dr. Wayne Cordeiro

Pastor Wayne Cordeiro asks readers, “Does your cup runneth over, or is life running you over?”  In this insightful book, he shares the keys to abundant living, outlining practical steps readers can take to develop perspectives that can change their lives.

Readers discover the common mistakes people make without realizing it; what separates successful from unsuccessful people; how to see people as God sees them; and how to change the way they think.

A Mom’s Guide to Lies Girls Believe
By Dannah Gresh

You can’t change the world, but you can prepare her for it.

Your daughter is facing challenges you never dealt with at her age!  From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy’s lies are everywhere.  How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom?  (more…)

Spiritual Rhythms For The Enneagram
By Adele and Doug Calhoun, Clare and Scott Loughrige

The Enneagram opens a remarkable window into the truth about us, enabling us to see how image, wounds, lies, triggers, and default responses shape us every bit as much as our faith.  But simply diagnosing our number doesn’t do justice to who we are.  Nor does it necessarily change us or our relationships.  Transformation happens as we grow in awareness and learn how to engage and reflect God’s image.  And relational repair then results as we apply Enneagram (more…)

The Warrior Within
By Luanne Botta

You have a voice in this culture… a culture that is literally spinning out of control.

The Warrior Within will strengthen, encourage and challenge you to be the young man God has called you to be.  Not a perfect man, but a man who trusts and believes his God.

The Warrior Within addresses many topics: how the media is (more…)

Disrupt it Yourself
8 ways to hack a better business-before the competition does
By Simone Bhan Ahuja

The shelf life of well-established companies keeps shrinking as new entrants replace old ones in rapid succession.  Even brands that seemed invincible only a few years ago are in danger of being disrupted by fast-moving startups.  In this unprecedented environment, how can any business stay ahead of the market?

Companies can no longer assume innovation will “just happen” – (more…)

Love Over Fear
By Dan White Jr.

Aren’t Christians Supposed to Love Their Enemies?

Whether it’s the news, social media, or well-intentioned friends, we’re told daily to fear “others.”  We fear strangers, neighbors, the other side of the aisle, even those who parent differently.  And when we’re confronted with something that frightens us, our brain sees only two options:  (more…)

Mandated
By Jordy Leigh

She’s a teen, not a survivalist.  He’s a villain, not a hero.  Louise steadied herself by exhaling slowly.  Canada, September 2016 – A refugee of war, Louise Stella has been forced into the forests of Quebec to fend for her life.  Alone.  She survived the first week on the wings of a miracle, as it would seem.  Now she needs concrete resolutions to the challenges of food and water.  Then there’s the unconscious stranger – the mysterious man who burst onto the scene (more…)