No amount of rules, software filters, or accountability talks can bring the healing we need.
The war against sexual immorality—which begins in our minds and hearts—cannot be won by trying harder to modify our behavior. This will always leave us feeling defeated and discouraged. But... READ MORE »»
Featured Books for Review
Who's your biggest enemy? Possibly you?
Enemy Mode is an immensely damaging brain state that occurs in everyday life. In enemy mode, a person sees and experiences others as adversaries. Living in this mode poisons family and community bonds. It contributes to social stress,... READ MORE »»
Perhaps now more than ever our lives are in need of beauty!
Why do our hearts thrill over a sunset or cry over a song? The experience of beauty does something profound and powerful within the heart and soul of every human being. We were made by God but also for Him and... READ MORE »»
A joy-filled, thoughtful, and realistic pathway through the entirety of God's Word!
Have you ever been disappointed or frustrated with your inability for consistent Bible study? Reading through the Bible in a year can feel daunting. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start.... READ MORE »»
It's time for a conversation revival!
Conversation is getting harder. We're feeling more isolated. Loneliness is becoming an epidemic. The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting Again in an Age of Isolation and Incivility reflects one of the deepest passions of Dr. Heather... READ MORE »»
Feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? The answer isn't to do more.
What image forms in your mind when you think of productivity? An assembly line? Spreadsheets? Business suits or workplace uniforms? In the ancient world, productivity didn't conjure images like these. Instead, it... READ MORE »»
What you pray . . . shapes what you believe . . . shapes how you live.
The Lord's Prayer is a beautiful, subversive passage of words given to the church by Jesus. It forms our imaginations and—given time—transforms us. And today, we are in desperate need of renewed... READ MORE »»
Dismantling the Myths that Obscure God's Great Plan
The primary mission of the church is to glorify God by blessing all peoples of the world through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission's task of global disciple-making is the most ambitious project ever... READ MORE »»
Is it possible to face the darkest days of life with hope and joy and purpose?
The life of Colleen Chao was bright and beautiful—it was brimming with hope and possibility. She was a talented, confident, and ambitious young woman. So, Colleen never imagined that she'd swim... READ MORE »»
Our humanity is meant to be powered by the Breath of God.
You want to grow more deeply in your faith—to know in your bones the love the Father has for you. You want to know that even when life doesn't seem to be going as it should, God is with you. You need courage for today.... READ MORE »»
Don't keep asking God for forgiveness. Do judge one another. And you're not going to heaven for all eternity!
How have we misunderstood the teachings of Jesus? Often His message to the leaders and disciples was: You're getting this wrong! ... READ MORE »»
Predicting Jesus is a six-week women's Bible study from author and Bible teacher Kim Erickson on the book of Isaiah. It is a verse-by-verse study of Isaiah's prophecies about Jesus and their fulfillment in the New Testament. It also includes contemporary application, weekly homework,... READ MORE »»
Take heart. The enemy's roar is but a whisper in the presence of our mighty God.
Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you'll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you're in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been... READ MORE »»
Women were made to give life—and they can do that right in their own homes.
Hygge [hue-guh] has become a cultural buzzword. When many read about this Danish practice, their shoulders lift in excitement, then fall in exhale. In a culture of rush, hygge appeals to their... READ MORE »»
Two words are sometimes all it takes to upset and overwhelm us.
Treatment options, work layoffs, election season, pandemic spikes, family trouble, car repairs. They take up so little room, just two little words, and yet they can fill the whole day, the whole house, our whole lives with... READ MORE »»
Children need to believe their future is bright. The more disappointments they don't recover well from, the less likely they are to dream. When they do not process challenging experiences well it can lead to defeat, rather than encourage them to grow and mature. Far too many children don't... READ MORE »»
Christians from a low-church background do not have to be afraid of liturgy and sacraments. On the contrary, these ancient ways of engaging with Scripture and faith, help us see the beauty and taste the grace of heaven through the incarnation of Jesus. Earth Filled with Heaven is an... READ MORE »»
Too many Christians are stuck and unable to go deeper in their walk with God because traditional discipleship models are overly left-brained and miss the heart. These models are broken and need to be re-engineered if the Western Church is going to produce spiritually vibrant and emotionally mature... READ MORE »»
Researchers have uncovered the following three trends: First, distrust of institutions, including the church, is at an all-time high. Second, young people raised in the church are leaving at alarming rates and not returning. Third, loneliness and social isolation are at pandemic levels. What's... READ MORE »»
Book four in the Tree Street Kids series: Something fishy is going on in Crooked Creek Woods. Does it have anything to do with the weird lights coming from Ruthie's neighbor's yard? Or are the kids' imaginations running away with them? After all, Jack and Ellison have been hard at work... READ MORE »»