Category Archives: English Books

The Good and Beautiful Community
By James Bryan Smith

In this third book in the Apprentice Series, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus.  “Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders,” he writes.  “They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God, and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells.  They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive.  There are myriad opportunities for us to impact the world (more…)

The Good and Beautiful Life
By James Bryan Smith

“I have never met a person whose goal was to ruin his or her life.  We all want to be happy, and we want it all of the time.”  So begins James Bryan Smith in The Good and Beautiful Life.  The problem is, he tells us, we have bought into false notions of happiness and success.  These self-centered decisions lead us further into the vices that cause ruin: anger, lust, lying, worry and judging.  Eventually we find ourselves living a beautifully packaged life of self-destruction.   (more…)

The Good and Beautiful God
By James Bryan Smith

THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD is the first book in the Apprentice Series, which along with three other titles forms ‘a curriculum for Christlikeness’.  THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD focuses on the character of God and how we can move into a life of intimacy with him.  What we believe about God is of huge importance to our lives: the path to spiritual transformation begins here.  Each chapter uncovers the narratives by which Jesus lived, and includes a (more…)

Love or Die
By Alexander Strauch

PART 1: Examines this alarming rebuke of Jesus Christ to his church:
“… an individual or a church can teach sound doctrine, be faithful to the gospel, be morally upright, and work hard, yet be lacking love and therefore, be displeasing to Christ.”

PART 2: Presents practical ways to cultivate LOVE in the local church:
Study Love, Pray for Love, Teach Love, Model Love, Guard Love, Practice Love

Radical Prayer
By Manny Mill

Many of us pray with little heart. We mutter the usual and leave with little expectation.  But is this how Jesus taught us to pray?

The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer according to God’s will, a prayer that beckons heaven to crash into earth. Tied to the sure promises of God, it compels us to seek – and expect – His glory in every sphere.

When one prays consistently, persistently, and boldly for the (more…)

The Case for Hope: Looking Ahead With Confidence and Courage
By Lee Strobel

Can you really trust in hope? Lee Strobel proves that you can!

Lee Strobel’s trademark investigative style paired with an uplifting message of the hope found in Jesus Christ.  Lee’s timeless message walks readers through why holding on to hope is so crucial, why we can trust in the hope of Jesus Christ, and how that hope can change our lives for the better.   (more…)

Healthy and Free
By Beni Johnson

A Journey to Wellness for Your Body, Soul, and Spirit

Beni Johnson received a life-changing revelation about how anyone can start walking in holistic health – including you! Jesus died for your spirit, soul, and body.  This means you can experience His resurrection life in all three areas!

Christians should be the healthiest people on Earth because (more…)

The Entitlement Cure
By Dr. John Townsend

Today we live in a culture that says, “Life should be easy and work well.”  This attitude, called entitlement, influences our most important institutions: family, business, church, and government.  Its devastating effects contribute to relational problems, work ethic issues, and emotional struggles.

Drawing from his experience as a counselor and leadership (more…)

I Stand With Christ
By Zhang RongLiang with Eugene Bach

“My name is Zhang Rongliang, and I am an unashamed follower of Jesus Christ…  It is considered quite dangerous for me to share the contents of this book, but these are stories that need to be told for God’s glory and the encouragement of the church.”  So begins the extraordinary first–person account of a prominent leader of one of the largest underground churches in China.  A former Communist Party member, Zhang took a stand for Christ and was targeted for prison, (more…)

The Giver And The Gift
By Peter Greer and David Weekley

For many people, fundraising has become a dirty word.  Conjuring images of guilt-inducing gimmickry, the predominant model saps the joy from both the donor and the receiver.  But what if fundraising has the potential to be good for the giver, not just the recipient?  What if it’s about love and service, not just “What’s in it for me?”

These are the questions that Peter Greer, president and CEO of (more…)

The Answer To Our Cry
By Rick Mckinley

We all long for freedom from anxiety, worry, and fear.  We long to be free from sin and free to love others completely as God loves us.  And yet we are shackled by insecurity, prone to selfishness, and wary of letting down our guard.  That’s not the life God designed for his followers. hen his enslaved people cry out to him for freedom, he hears – and responds.

Now pastor Rick McKinley shows how the true freedom we all (more…)

Receptivity
By Daniel L. Norris

Unlock a Lifestyle of Hearing God’s Voice

Ever felt like this: God, I’m listening… but I can’t hear You?  The truth is, God is always talking; you simply need to become receptive to His voice.

Hearing God speak is a topic that sadly brings more frustration than joy.  As a person filled with the Holy Spirit, your spiritual inheritance (more…)