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Except The Lord Build The House
Original price was: $11.99.$2.50Current price is: $2.50.Add to cartMy pediatrician walked in. My jubilant Hi! brought a beet-red flush to his face-my heart stopped as he groped for the only words I actually heard, …and I’m sorry, but your son expired at eight this morning.
This is a breathtakingly courageous testimony of learning to lean utterly on God. Enduring the most devastating tragedy that a parent can ever experience, Carlsen learns the futility of trying to micromanage the Creator. She learns to listen, learns the nature of true obedience to His will, and her heart and spirit are forged into greater and greater intimacy of trust in the Lord.
Her faith is tested again and again as she surrenders every facet of every nuance of every decision into God’s control. In the midst of her pain, the author gains invaluable insight into the nature of Christian growth, drawing a parallel to the raising up of a baby to maturity. In her clear and direct voice, the concept is staggering in its simplicity:
Imagine if pastors were able to assign mature elders and deacons to patiently nurture and instruct new believers about how to work out their own salvation day by day…The church is not a building we come to; it is a living structure we are part of. We don’t come together to act like Christians as part of an exclusive club.
This book examines intimate subjects that are difficult to read about-no reader will get to the end unaffected-yet at the same time…there’s the most incongruous thread of joy woven through the whole. There is teaching here, and a whole universe of emotion. A journey of hope and deepening faith, Except the Lord Build the House is a deeply moving experience.
Hole In Our Holiness
Original price was: $14.99.$6.00Current price is: $6.00.Add to cartThe hole in our holiness is that evangelicals don’t look particularly holy. In fact, there seems to be a greater focus on either personal depravity or moral liberalism rather than on the pursuit of holiness. Looking to right the balances, Kevin DeYoung presents an award-winning, popular-level book on sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most-being like Jesus. He shows how one can be like Christ in being joined to Christ. The market is ready for DeYoung’s timely word, ready to avoid legalism and ambivalence, and they are ready for someone to articulate the inextricable relationship between grace and holiness. Now available in paperback.
Strange Fire : The Danger Of Offending The Holy Spirit With Counterfeit Wor
Original price was: $26.99.$16.19Current price is: $16.19.Add to cartDr. John MacArthur teaches about the Holy Spirit and reveals how some parts of the Charismatic movement dishonor God.
When Nadab and Abihu offered a strange fire to the Lord (Leviticus 10:1-3), when the Pharisees attributed the Spirit’s work to Satan (Matthew 12:22-37), and when Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-6), each was an affront that brought severe consequences even unto death. The Bible is clear that affronting the Holy Spirit is no laughing matter. Yet millions do it every day.
The Charismatic movement, with more than half a billion members worldwide, is the fastest growing religious movement in the world. It boldly plasters the Holy Spirit’s name on unbiblical worship like barking, jumping, laughing, trance-like states, extra biblical revelation, incomprehensible speech, inaccurate prophecies, and ineffective healings. To the misguided many, these are the works of the Holy Spirit, but they are not from God at all.
Strange Fire offers a biblical message to make right what has been wrong, help believers discern true worship, and free those who have been swept up in false worship. With thorough exegesis, historical context of the Charismatic movement, and pastoral guidance, this book reclaims the true power and import of the Holy Spirit for evangelicals and rebuffs those in the Charismatic movement who tempt God’s wrath with strange fire.
Disciplines Of A Godly Woman
Original price was: $16.99.$12.75Current price is: $12.75.Add to cartWho doesn’t want to be more disciplined? Most women long to be more consistent, more diligent, but they don’t know where to start in the midst of their busy lives. To all such women, Barbara Hughes, wife of well-known pastor R. Kent Hughes, offers this classic book to help readers grow in spiritual discipline. With poignant stories and faithful reminders, Hughes reveals how discipline helps us grow in our relationship with Christ and gives meaningful shape to our lives. The book’s insightful reflections on Scripture, encouraging hymns, useful study helps, and list of recommended resources, all combine to help hopeful readers turn their desire into action as they pursue a disciplined life of godliness. This modern classic has been repackaged with a new cover to appeal to the next generation of readers.
Discipline Of Grace
Original price was: $18.99.$12.99Current price is: $12.99.Add to cartGod’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness
You are never beyond the reach of God’s grace. Neither are you ever beyond the need of God’s grace.
Without grace we’d never come to Christ. But being a Christian is more than just coming to Christ, it’s about growing and becoming more like Jesus. This pursuit of holiness is hard work, and as we enter into this discipline, we sometimes lose sight of grace. Jerry Bridges helps us steer clear of this disastrous distraction, offering a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means to the believer.
Explore how the same grace that brings us to Christ also grows us in Christ.
Includes full study guide (which was previously sold as a stand-alone discussion guide, ISBN 9781576839904).
Follow Me : A Call To Die A Call To Live
Original price was: $15.99.$9.59Current price is: $9.59.Read moreDavid Platt, author of the New York Times bestselling book Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, wants to know: What did Jesus really mean when He said, Follow me’?
For many Christians, following Jesus is seen as best done from a distance. We want to be disciples as long as doing so does not intrude on our lifestyles, our preferences, our comforts, and even our religion. But what if we really took the time to look Jesus in the eye and see who He truly is? What if we really listened to Jesus’ words and heard what He is truly saying?
Jesus’ invitation to follow Him was-and still is-an invitation into a relationship marked by self-denial, personal intimacy, single-minded ambition, and ultimate joy. When people truly engage with Jesus’ personal invitation to follow Him, everything changes, for He is worthy of all our trust and all our affections. Building on the lessons in Radical, this book will motivate all of us to experience the grand purpose for which we have been created: to exalt the glory of God by spreading the gospel of Christ-to make disciples who are making disciples.
True Community
Original price was: $16.99.$8.99Current price is: $8.99.Add to cartStudying the Greek word koinonia, this newly revised edition of The Crisis of Caring delves deeper into the intimate spiritual fellowship experienced by the early church. Using their common-life example for building a biblical community, Bridges defines profound concepts including serving, suffering, sin, giving, and spiritual gifts for today’s believers. Includes discussion questions.
Future Grace : The Purifying Power Of The Promises Of God (Revised)
Original price was: $17.00.$13.54Current price is: $13.54.Add to cartThere is a secret to stopping the sin-repent-sin cycle. It’s called grace.
In Future Grace, author John Piper helps readers discover the key to overcoming sin and living a life that honors God. Many men and women attempt to walk upright out of gratitude for what Christ did in the past, but Piper encourages believers to look ahead to the grace God provides for us on a day-by-day, moment-by-moment basis-putting faith into action by laying hold of God’s promises for the challenges we face.
Sever the Root of Sin
No one sins out of duty. We sin because we want to. Sin promises happiness, and we buy the lie. So how can the root of sin be severed in our lives? The penalty of sin must be paid by the righteous blood of Christ. And the power of sin must be broken by banking on the promises of Christ.
John Piper’s meditations are rooted in rock-solid biblical reflection. Chapter by chapter-one for each day of the month-he reveals how, by cherishing the promises of God, you can break the power of anxiety, despondency, covetousness, lust, bitterness, impatience, pride, misplaced shame, and more.
Pleasantness Of A Religious Life
Original price was: $9.99.$5.20Current price is: $5.20.Add to cartHere is a bait that has no hook under it…a pleasure which God himself invites you to, and which will make you happy, truly and eternally happy…it is certain that there is true pleasure in true religion. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry, the great Puritan commentator, here looks at what gives people real joy. He looks at 12 different types of Christian pleasure, reviews what God has done to bring sinners joy, demonstrates that Christian experience proves this and challenges the reader to join in! This was Matthew Henry’s last book and was at the press when he died in 1714.This classic of Christian living is brought to you by J. I. Packer who adds an extensive introduction to the book showing its significance and gestation from Henry’s ministry.
Excellence : The Character Of God And The Pursuit Of Scholarly Virtue
Original price was: $21.99.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.Read moreA scholar calls those in ministry and the academy to excellence in the Christian virtues. We are called to excellence in all aspects of our lives and activities, and not least in our character. Andreas Kostenberger summons all Christians, and especially aspiring pastors, scholars, and teachers, to a life of virtue lived out in excellence. Kostenberger moves through Christian virtues chapter by chapter, outlining the Bible’s teaching and showing how Christ-dependent excellence in each area will have a profound impact on one’s ministry and scholarship. Virtues covered include grace, courage, integrity, creativity, eloquence, humility, diligence, and service. This unique book is an important character check for all Christians engaged in teaching and ministry, and especially for those in training. Kostenberger’s thoughtful volume will be a valuable touchstone for readers, for one’s character is a critical matter in both scholarship and ministry.
Mirror Ball : Living Boldly And Shining Brightly For The Glory Of God
Original price was: $12.99.$0.50Current price is: $0.50.Add to cartWhen it comes to a life of mission and worship, it’s not about our own light and brilliance-we have none. But when we allow God to shine through us, we become a dazzling testimony to His radiance.
–Matt Redman, Mirror BallPassion is more than a song or a feeling. It’s a story of guts and glory, pain, and purpose. For anyone who follows Jesus, passion is a way of life. But how do we live out this grand calling?
In Mirror Ball, worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman reminds us that even when we feel insufficient to reflect God’s glory, God can show through us as light radiates through a prism. Living in this truth will transform how we view our words, our relationships, our daily lives.
You–and your world–will never be the same.
Alone With God
Original price was: $17.99.$12.99Current price is: $12.99.Read moreWe all know that spending time with God is essential to an intimate, growing relationship with Him. Yet many of us struggle to make prayer a consistent, dedicated part of our daily lives. Alone With God offers powerful encouragement for anyone longing for a deeper, richer time of prayer. Here John MacArthur turns to the perfect mentor on prayer, Jesus Christ, as he explores the profound insights found in the Lord’s Prayer.
Meal With Jesus
Original price was: $14.99.$6.00Current price is: $6.00.Add to cartDrawing from six narratives in the Gospel of Luke, Chester shows how meals can be opportunities for serving others. Meals have always been important across societies and cultures, a time for friends and families to come together. An important part of relationships, meals are vital to our social health. Author Tim Chester sums it up: Food connects. Chester argues that meals are also deeply theological-an important part of Christian fellowship and mission. He observes that the book of Luke is full of stories of Jesus at meals. These accounts lay out biblical principles. Chester notes, The meals of Jesus represent something bigger. Six chapters in A Meal with Jesus show how they enact grace, community, hope, mission, salvation, and promise. Moving from biblical times to the modern world, Chester applies biblical truth to challenge our contemporary understandings of hospitality. He urges sacrificial giving and loving around the table, helping readers consider how meals can be about serving others and sharing the grace of Christ.
Choosing Gratitude : Your Journey To Joy
Original price was: $15.99.$9.69Current price is: $9.69.Add to cartGratitude is a choice. If we fail to chose it, by default we choose ingratitude. And once allowed into the heart, ingratitude does not come by itself but with a lot of other seedy companions that only succeed in stealing joy. To not choose gratitude – daily and deliberately – is more costly than we usually realize. And when we do choose a lifestyle of heartfelt, humble gratitude, we are mindful of the benefits received from our gracious Savior and those He has placed around us.
By intentionally thanking God and others, bitterness and entitlement are replaced with joy and the humble realization of just how undeserving we really are. Derived from a popular Revive Our Hearts radio series, Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy challenges and equips the reader to live a life of intention. A life based on thankfulness – for the freedom Christ has provided and for the blessings of others.
As a bonus, a 30-day plan of journaling, prayer and activities to help the reader on her path to joy is included.
Men Of The Word
Original price was: $17.99.$11.89Current price is: $11.89.Add to cartWhat is God’s calling for men? What character qualities does He value? What is biblical manhood, and how is it cultivated?
The answers to those all-important questions are found in the lives of men of the Bible-men like Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Daniel, and Paul. Every one of them struggled with the same issues faced by men today…which makes them highly relevant role models that define what a real man is from God’s perspective. Readers will discover that real men…
*treasure God’s Word
*refuse to compromise
*wait on the Lord
*pray with boldness
*lead with courage
*reflect God’s love
*serve with humility
*count the costThis resource is both powerful and down-to-earth practical, providing much-needed clarity and encouragement on the essentials of biblical manhood. Men will find great fulfillment as they pursue all that God desires for them to be.
