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Resources on growing in relationship with Christ and community.
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BOOKS
God Himself by Tony EvansHow often do we stop to consider who the God is that we worship?
When we draw near and learn more about this God, we become amazed at who He truly is. Join Tony Evans as he dives into the character of our awesome God—one attribute at a time. In God, Himself, we are invited, with unveiled faces, to behold the glory of the Lord—just as the Apostle Paul instructed the Corinthians to do. Dr. Evans offers insights about the character of God that will challenge you to pursue greater intimacy with Him and help you understand more fully what it means to be made in His image. For after all, as image-bearers knowing who He is defines who we are.
You’ll learn about attributes like God’s wisdom and word, His sufficiency and sovereignty, and His goodness, grace, and glory that make Him the great God that He is. Dr. Evans also includes activities and challenges to help you know how to both process and respond to learning about God. Find your heart encouraged and your worship enriched as you learn about the beautiful nature of our God, the source of all goodness and life.
66 Love Letters: A Conversation with God That Invites You into His Story by Larry Crabb
A personal approach to help you know God, discover his great love for you, and learn how you fit into his larger story! Writing from an intimate conversational perspective, Crabb summarizes each book of the Bible in a few main points, then explains what God intends for us to take away from it.
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Keys to Powerful Living: Repentance by CBN-
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BOOKS
Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonaldDoes your life feel cluttered? Maybe your overcrowded calendar isn't your only problem! MacDonald believes that simplifying your external life begins with seeking internal order. In this updated edition, he shows a technology-focused generation how to deal with stress by submitting to God in five areas: motivation, priorities, intellect, spiritual growth, and rest.
A Quest for More – Living for Something Bigger than You by Paul David Tripp
Jesus calls Christians to seek first the "kingdom of God". Using sound logic and compelling illustrations, Tripp shows you how to leave behind the world of "I, me, mine" and pursue a path toward the glory of God. You'll learn to overcome the "kingdom of self" and connect your human life to a holy Lord.
A Radical Faith: Essentials for Spirit-Filled Believers by James Goll
The writer to the Hebrews itemises the elements of a firm spiritual foundation. These fundamentals must be built into the foundation of every Christian so he or she will not collapse in the face of life's storms. When Christians are shaky in their beliefs, they become vulnerable in the fight against the enemy that is constantly shooting at their foundations. What can he/she do? They can fortify their foundations! James W. Goll, (one of the most respected leaders in the renewal movement) lays out the Biblical elements of a firm foundation from Hebrews 6, including faith in God, the baptism with the Holy Spirit, resurrection from the dead, and more. His clear, conversational approach equips both new and veteran Christians with the tools they need to establish an unshakable foundation.
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Building Character at Work by Rick Warren-
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How God Develops Your Character by John & Lisa Bevere -
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Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri NowenThis spiritual classic began as a simple request from one friend to another for a book explaining the spiritual life in terms that he and his friends could understand, avoiding theology and technical language. Nouwen's answer has become one of the most cherished books of our era. "All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved.'" Includes reflection guide.
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Joy and Unity as the Body of Christ by Tara-Leigh Cobble-
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Testimony of Li NanxingThe Great Invitation by Canon J John
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PODCASTS
Cultivating A Passion for the Lost by John & Lisa Bevere