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Life-Minded draws our attention to the reality of that text: it does take effort to stay unified with our spiritual family! Saying it like it is, but saying it with grace, Pastor Brady Boyd echoes Paul's words in a contemporary context with 8 practical challenges to put peaceable unity into action. Accept the challenges by yourself or with others in a group, and experience the harmony God intended for His eternal church.

Rumors of a Better Country addresses our hunger for justice and a better way of living by awakening our moral imagination to the potential of a trusting community. Drawing on ancient wisdom and looking through the lens of daily reality, it shows how trust and trustworthiness must be the foundation for any kind of meaningful freedom.

Our current culture seems to be increasingly divided on countless issues, including those affecting the church. But for centuries, theological disagreements, political differences, and issues relating to church leadership have made it challenging for Christians to foster unity and love for one another. In this book, author Tim Cooper explores this polarization through the lives of two oppositional figures in church history: John Owen and Richard Baxter.

From religious communities to therapeutic spaces, the importance of forgiving those who’ve wronged us is often enshrined as an unqualified good. But what about horrifying cases of abuse, predatory behavior, or systemic wrong? Too often, when predators or abusers are exposed, the chorus comes immediately: “What about forgiveness?” In these cases, forgiveness places the onus on victims, diminishes real hurt and anger, lets perpetrators off the hook, and prevents justice from being done. In Not So Sorry, Kaya Oakes tackles these questions with intelligence, nuance, and a bit of righteous anger.

We live in a culture that wants it all. More is seen as better. For those chasing this way of life, “narrow” seems negative. Who wants to narrow their options . . . or be seen as narrow-minded? Which is why the most well-known talk in the history of the world—the Sermon on the Mount—is also the most paradoxical one. In it, Jesus holds up the narrow path as the most spacious . . . and the broader path as the more confining one. Rich Villodas, bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, explores what today’s broad and narrow paths look like so you can discern which one you’re on.

As the church and as a country, we've often neglected and avoided addressing the impact and ongoing reality of racism. We've been more focused on order than justice, more concerned with social media posturing than solidarity, more committed to judgment than repentance. But God's people are called to more. Living Undivided will equip and empower you with the transformative biblical tools you need to move from just hoping and wishing for racial justice to actionable change that makes a difference in your life and the lives of churches, neighborhoods, and cities.

When Ronald Reagan warned that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction, was he pointing to Generation Z? Today’s young adults have been indoctrinated since preschool in the lie that America is fundamentally unjust. They have watched their parents hand over their freedom to big government, and they themselves are captivated by a deceptive ideology of unprecedented radicalism.

The media bombards us daily with disturbing images and reports related to terrorist threats from radical, fundamentalist Islamists. Is Islam a peaceful religion or a seedbed for terrorism? What are the differences between Christianity an Islam? What does the Koran teach? How closely related are the Bible and the Koran? Islam & Christianity is the best resource available in today's market to help seekers find the answers to these very important and timely questions. James Gauss presents us with an insightful and interesting contrast between Islam and Christianity, enabling people of all ...

When And How Will The Dollar Die? The founder of the Rothschild dynasty said, "Give me control of a nation's economy, and I care not who writes its laws." Is the economy out of control? Has it died already? Are we headed toward a one-world government and a one-world economy? The global recession has caused many to seek answers to all these questions. World finance and world prophecy are two of the most fascinating and timely topics in today's news. Willard Cantelon was an expert in both fields, and this book — a rerelease of a best-selling Logos classic — presents the findings of his ...

It seems that no two human beings can agree about anything, and yet the irony is that we all think that we are right about whatever we believe. But occasionally something comes along that makes us do a 180. We have a change of mind. This is healthy, because it shows that we are free from bigotry (a bigot is a person “who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices”). This book will give you interesting information which may give you another perspective—on hot topics such as: Abortion: How to change minds, in seconds. Homosexuality: How to address ...

Finding God’s Grace After Abortion And Trauma At the age of thirteen, Serena Dyksen was raped, pregnant, and taken to an abortion clinic. Abortion was supposed to be the answer after Serena’s trauma, but instead it tore her family apart and nearly destroyed her life. Terrible things happened behind the doors of the abortion clinic. It was a secret Serena buried for years, and it affected her marriage, her parenting, and her view of God. At the lowest point of her life—as her marriage was crumbling and she numbed her pain with drugs and alcohol—Serena had an encounter that changed ...

A Timely Exposé of Deception Deception abounds in the world today as Satan continues his masquerade as an angel of light. But while he may be the king of deception, he is not alone in marketing falsehood and deceiving multitudes with lies and twisted beliefs. Jesus warned His disciples to not allow themselves to be deceived. And Paul warned Timothy to stay away from people who welcome, live in, and teach deception. Deceptive teachings lead only to trouble and sorrow. But the Truth will reveal and deliver us from them. Join author and evangelist, Donna Sparks, as she takes up the important ...

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things." — Dwight L. Moody One could scarcely find a Christian today who has never heard of the name D.L. Moody. The passion of this eminent 19th-century American evangelist was to preach the gospel with humility, simplicity, and power to a lost and dying world—leading sinners to the Savior and equipping them as His disciples. Moody penned one of his finest works, The Overcoming Life, in 1896 to encourage believers in the daily struggle of Christian warfare. Moody's simple, practical, and anecdotal style is engaging and easily understood by all ...

A Biblical Prescription For Life-Controlling Problems The journey towards freedom from a life-controlling problem begins with that first step. With over fifty years of experience in helping those with addictions, Don Wilkerson has written this instructional book to guide church leaders, youth ministers, families, and friends of an addict. Your First Step to Freedom is a biblically based blueprint for addiction recovery. It is practical and timely for an opioid epidemic that affects people of all ages and demographics. This book is a step-by-step prescription for finding lasting freedom from...

The Conflict Over God's House God is working in the Earth today as He prepares a body for His Son-the Church, the Body of Christ, the spotless Bride. Among all the wars presently being fought in the world during these last days, the most significant one is the conflict over the identity of the Lord's house; it is a war for the soul of the Church. What will the outcome be? In this groundbreaking book, Don Rumble informs us that God is using His people as the parchment upon which He is writing a word to the nations. And the Lord has promised that the ultimate glory of this venture will far ...

We all have moments of fear, anxiety, and a sense of being overwhelmed when chaos ensues around us. In Releasing Heaven’s Atmosphere into Chaos, Crisis and Fear, you will learn how to have a victorious mindset to conquer the chaos and fear in your life. When we understand how to be seated with Christ in heavenly places, even in the midst of our difficult circumstances, we will be setting ourselves up to walk in victory! In Releasing Heaven’s Atmosphere into Chaos, Crisis, and Fear you will learn: Victory exists first through understating your position in Christ. God will give you ...

Warning! Deadly Parasites Are Infecting the Church! The author writes, "Shortly after a major surgery, I learned that a rare parasite had been found in my body...I later learned that if the parasite had lived, it would have traveled to my eyes... Spiritual parasites do the same thing. They enter during moments of vulnerability or weakness, and, left unaddressed, they will feed off the host until they render it useless or destroy it." Tina Blount uses her personal example to show how the same thing is happening in the Body of Christ today. The seven churches in the Book of Revelation form ...

Are You a Christ-Follower or an American Christian? Most of us are easily distracted— even overwhelmed sometimes—by the things our culture says are most important. As a result, our faith experience stays stuck in first gear. It doesn't have to be this way. The Dangerous of American Christianity will give you the tools you need to overcome these subtle deceits. In this controversial yet much-needed book you'll discover: The 8 pitfalls of living in a "Christian nation" and what every Christ-follower must do right away to guard against them. The biggest mistake made by the religious right ...

Warning to Parents: This book will be a mighty weapon in your hands to block pornography from your homes and families! What's more, it gives hope and help to those who've been wounded by or addicted to the devastating material. Inside you'll learn: 10 proven ways to arm yourself with the proper equipment to block out pornography from your home and computer Guaranteed ice breakers to talk to your kids about sex-related things Where spouses and families can find help and support for pornography addictionsAuthor Michele Washam says, "Before coming to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I ...

Today's political and cultural polarization has led to suspicion and animosity in our churches, our workplaces, and even our families. It has also led to a false sense that our options are limited to choosing a side. But there is a better way. Shirley Mullen invites listeners to claim the powerful, redemptive potential of the courageous middle. This book offers a Christian theological framework for the work of "middle space" drawn from the Old and New Testaments.