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Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith.We all have experienced unwanted parts of our spiritual distance from God, gaps in our character, the fear that our lives will be trivial and empty... -
The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"Some things simply matter more than others," writes Robert L. Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. "Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more fundamental and foundational doctrines. It is just so with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement is the central act of human history, the pivotal point in all time, the doctrine of doctrines... -
Esther - Audio CDs: It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJoin Beth in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. She peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you... -
Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes by Lauren Akins, Mark Dagostino
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine, and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together.When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with “Die a Happy Man,” his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed... -
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Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMaking something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone... -
Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYou have an enemy . . . and he’s dead set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ. What’s more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting your faith isn’t general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all. It’s specific. Personalized. Targeted. So this book is your chance to strike back. With prayer. With a weapon that really works... -
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Each of the 366 devotional readings leads off with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation... -
Praying God's Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHow do Christians learn to practice 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5, "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God?" Beth Moore teaches that to be set free from each and every stronghold which claims our lives, we have to replace it with the mind of Christ and fervent daily prayer... -
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer by Tyler Staton, Tim Mackie
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn invitation to an ordinary yet radical way of life, using historic Christian practices as both inspiring vision and practical instruction for how to encounter the wondrous, mysterious, living God through prayer... -
Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeace and quiet--to many of us they're just words. Somehow we have allowed the frenetic pace of life to rob us of the quiet, restful moments with God we so desperately need. Keep a Quiet Heart features the rich devotional musings of one of America's favorite authors and points the way to a deep experience with God, away from the unsettling distractions of day-to-day living... -
Trusting Jesus by Jeffrey R. Holland
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis collection of some of Elder Holland's most memorable and powerful talks will inspire us to keep our focus and our faith on the one source of strength that will never fail us: Jesus Christ, the Son of God... -
Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDo you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on a study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's Christians, in order... -
Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings...Categorized as:
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Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsB.K.S. Iyengar--hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" (BBC) and considered by many to be the most important living yoga master--has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga...Categorized as:
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Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the pen of one who has been where you are: loving God and longing to hear his voice, Priscilla Shirer shares her insights based on practical experience and years of biblical study in this new edition of Discerning the Voice of God. In it she writes:Through His longsuffering and steadfastness, God has invited me to know Him better... -
Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy by Richard G. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe gospel of Jesus Christ offers us the consummate gifts of peace, happiness, and joy. But to many, these eternal promises seem elusive, even unattainable. In his familiar, warm style, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares truths we need to understand and embrace to truly have a life of peace, happiness, and joy... -
His Princess: Love Letters from Your King by Sheri Rose Shepherd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis beautiful four-color book opens the eyes of women to see themselves the way God sees them. Many don't even know that they are daughters of the King - chosen to be His Princess. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, they trade in their fairy-tale dreams of being cherished for a tarnished identity fashioned by their own insecurities and the mixed-up messages of the media... -
The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts by Joe Rigney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world is full of good things.Ice-cold lemonade. The laughter of children. College football. Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon... -
Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis new, redesigned edition of Awakening Loving-Kindness shares inspiration and encouragement for cultivating kindness--by embracing the joy, suffering, confusion, and brilliance of our everyday lives... -
Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to Start Every Day of the Year by Joel Osteen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsApproach each day with joy, build positive expectations, and begin living your best life with this year of devotions designed to strengthen your faith and resolve.Bestselling author Joel Osteen writes, "When you get up in the morning, the first things you should do is set your mind in the right direction . . . and then go out anticipating good things... -
Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh: 365 days of practical, powerful teachings from the beloved Zen teacher by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYour True The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat 365 days of practical, powerful teachings from the beloved Zen teacher. Professionally spiraled and resold by a third party. This spiraled book is not necessarily affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the publisher, distributor, or author... -
God Has a Name by John Mark Comer
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGod Has a Name is a simple yet profound guide to understanding God in a new light--focusing on what God says about himself. This one shift has the potential to radically alter how you relate to God, not as a doctrine, but as a relational being who responds to you in an elastic, back-and-forth way... -
Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBecome What You Behold You are in the process of becoming. Every day is an opportunity to be shaped and formed by what moves your heart…drives your thoughts…captures your gaze... -
Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWeaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain...Categorized as:
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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFasting. Solitude. Contemplative prayer. Lectio divina. Have you heard about these practices and wanted to try them? Have you wandered from one practice to another not sure quite what to do? Are you overwhelmed by all the to-dos of your spiritual life? We have good desires--for a more intimate prayer life, perhaps, or deeper insight from God's Word--but we don't know how to get there... -
Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and pastor of Transformation Church is back with a new, robust, life-changing message for readers. Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and author of Relationship Goals, a candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love by getting real about your relationships... -
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness , Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom...Categorized as:
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Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPractising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives his thoughts an urgency and focus even sharper than in the earlier book... -
The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys by Bahá'u'lláh
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys by... -
The 7-Day Prayer Warrior Experience by Stormie Omartian
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe 7-Day Prayer Warrior Experience is a free eBook from bestselling author Stormie Omartian, developed using excerpts from Prayer Warrior and Prayer Warrior Prayer and Study Guide. Are you equipped for spiritual battle? Take the next seven days to “put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11)...
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