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Carpe Diem Redeemed: Seizing the Day, Discerning the Times

Posted on November 5, 2019 by
October 28, 2019

Life is short, and it can be as easily wasted as lived to the full. In these fast and superficial times, Os Guinness calls us to consequential living by “seizing the day.” In strong contrast to both Eastern and secularist views of time, he reorients our very notion of history, not as cyclical nor as meaningless, but as linear and purposeful. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, time and history are meaningful, and human beings have agency to live with freedom and consequence in partnership with God. Thus we can seek to serve God’s purpose for our generation, read the times, and discern our call for this moment in history.

Author Interview: David Kinnaman

Posted on October 29, 2019 by
October 10, 2019

In a world where always-connected smart devices and search algorithms educate and entertain, “digital Babylon” is the new context for discipleship. This bookreveals findings from a three-year research study of young Christians whose faith remains resilient even in exile. Barna president David Kinnaman teams up with former executive director of Youth Specialties Mark Matlock unveiling new research that uncovers what’s working, positing five practices that contribute to resilience. Enter the world of resilient young adult Christians and learn how they are sustaining faith.

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

Posted on October 8, 2019 by
October 22, 2019

Lament is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians. This book helps us see the need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with sorrow.

Author Interview: Curtis Sergeant

Posted on September 17, 2019 by
September 18, 2019

This brand new book will be hot off the press sometime this month. One of the book endorsers, Kurt Nelson, President of East-West Ministries, summarizes the book this way: “In The Only One, believers—regardless of location, upbringing, education, or culture are empowered with encouragement and practical guidance on how to pursue Christ with their whole being…

The Only One: Living Fully In, By, And For God

Posted on September 17, 2019 by
September 9, 2019

This brand new book will be hot off the press sometime this month. One of the book endorsers, Kurt Nelson, President of East-West Ministries, summarizes the book this way: “In The Only One, believers—regardless of location, upbringing, education, or culture are empowered with encouragement and practical guidance on how to pursue Christ with their whole being…

Temptation: Winning the Battle Before the War: In Modern English

Posted on August 20, 2019 by
August 14, 2019

Originally published in 1658, this book is a Christian classic that has been updated into modern English for the benefit of today’s reader. John Owen (1616-1683) shows how watching and praying before entering into temptation is key to guarding ourselves against becoming trapped and overcome by our besetting temptations.

Practicing the Present: The Neglected Art of Living in the Now

Posted on July 16, 2019 by
July 16, 2019

It’s easy for us as mission related people to speak to others about Jesus who cared for the poor, healed the sick, and preached love and justice for the under privileged.

God In His Own Image: Loving God for Who He Is… Not Who We Want Him to Be

Posted on June 18, 2019 by
June 14, 2019

It’s easy for us as mission related people to speak to others about Jesus who cared for the poor, healed the sick, and preached love and justice for the under privileged.

All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment

Posted on May 14, 2019 by
May 14, 2019

Our lives are noisy and filled with too much information and too little wisdom. Many are doing their best in life just to survive. Anderson posits that God wants us to thrive in this chaotic world – to rediscover the beauty and goodness God established in the beginning.

Holy Noticing: The Bible, Your Brain, and the Mindful Space Between Moments

Posted on April 16, 2019 by
May 6, 2019

Many today think mindfulness is dangerous, unchristian, or associated with Eastern religions—and often that is true.

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