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Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know what to do with how we feel. The Bible teaches us that our emotions are an indispensable part of what makes us human―and play a crucial role in our relationships with God and others. Exploring how God designed emotions for our good, this book shows us how to properly engage with our emotions.

There are many blessings that come with age: retirement, grandchildren, travel, and life experience. Today's culture, however, marginalizes old age, often portraying it as burdensome and hopeless. Many older women can feel like an encumbrance rather than a blessing to their friends and family members. In response to these struggles, Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt encourage women to find hope through both real-life and biblical accounts of women who rediscovered gospel-rooted joy later in life.

Five college students pitch a tent by their car one dark night, not realizing they’ve set up camp by a military runway. They awake from a deep sleep to the shaking of the earth and a roar like mountains falling―the sound of a military transport plane taking off right over their heads. Can you imagine the visceral terror of that moment? For author and biblical counselor Edward Welch, it was a glimpse of what the Israelites experienced in God’s presence at Mount Sinai.

In a society always seeking the new and novel, Christians can become more grounded and mature through a retrieval of our common tradition. Alex Sosler sets forth the "transcendentals" of truth, goodness, and beauty—along with community—to help listeners follow the way of Jesus. Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, Sosler offers a holistic introduction to spiritual formation, encompassing biblical truth, the pursuit of the good life, the contemplation of God, and communal belonging.

Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still. In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold.

A profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a chaotic, noisy time of overstimulation and distraction—and the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Modern living is...

If discipling your children sounds like a daunting, shame-filled impossibility, you're not alone. As a children's pastor and father of four, Chris Ammen has experienced your frustration firsthand and understands that most parents feel inadequate for the task. But what if our inadequacy isn't a failure, but is just the place from which God chooses to work? In his debut book, Chris celebrates the freedom we have to disciple our children from a place of weakness and dependency on God while uncovering these key truths.

In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Discipline, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of all times.

Worship artist Christine D’Clario knows firsthand what it means to break down—and how God puts us back together. She knows that many of us in faith communities struggle silently with anxiety, depression, and burnout but are hesitant to show any sign of weakness. She knows that well-meaning churches and friends often emphasize spiritual answers while leaving emotional and mental-health concerns underdeveloped or stigmatized.

Billy Graham once said he believed that most members in the organized church are not truly saved! The SAT provides an accurate and easy test for anyone to examine that state of their souls. This is a must for all Pastors; Church leaders; new convert classes; new members classes; and every evangelism follow-up team.

Are you stuck in cycles of delay, struggling to accomplish what God put in your heart? Do you constantly feel like you’re running out of time? After a supernatural encounter that spanned time zones and dimensions, prophetic voice and bestselling author Candice Smithyman discovered the truth: Jesus didn’t just redeem your soul—He redeemed time itself.

Betrayal cuts deeper than most wounds. It fractures trust, distorts identity, and leaves many believers silently questioning God, themselves, and the future they once believed in. Whether the betrayal came through marriage, family, leadership, friendship, or the church, the pain often lingers after the event — showing up as guarded hearts, broken confidence, spiritual confusion, and a quiet loss of purpose. Freedom After Betrayal offers more than encouragement — it provides a clear, compassionate, and biblically grounded pathway toward true healing.

The Jesus Method offers a different way: a simple, clear model for dealing with social dilemmas the way Jesus would, giving you confidence that you can respond with wisdom and love no matter what hot-button issues come your way. By examining Jesus' mindset and approach to tough situations—not just WHAT He said, but HOW He said it—you will discover a path that alleviates the pressure to "get it right" and helps you get unstuck and move forward with those you love.

In his most powerful book yet, Pastor Francis Chan digs deep into biblical truths, reflections on his own failures and dreams, and stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world.

It's very important to assess our spiritual life from time to time and strengthen this beautiful relationship with the Lord, Jesus-Christ. This sacrificial death of Jesus happened only for one reason: To reconcile the world with the Master of the Universe. Our spiritual health depends greatly on our spiritual wealth for God is Spirit. The questions to ask to yourself are the followings: Can you testify about Jesus? And if so, Who do I say that He is? Amen.

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace.

Miracles Beyond the Crowd is a bold and uplifting call to live a faith that refuses to be held back by comfort, chaos, or conformity. Author Nico Smit invites listeners to pursue Jesus with undivided passion—even when that means stepping away from the crowd and walking a lonelier, but holier road.

From the beginning, God’s intent was clear: man was created for sonship, not servitude. Clothed in glory and positioned for fellowship, Adam walked with God in unhindered intimacy. But when sin entered, glory departed, and in its place came shame, hiding, and fear. For generations, humanity has lived beneath its calling, settling for a life defined by striving, guilt, and orphan-heartedness.

Peter follows Jesus from a distance―close enough to see Him, but far enough to avoid being identified. When the pressure mounts, he famously denies Christ. That tension captures the state of many Christians today. In [Un]Embarrassed of Jesus, Travis Johnson offers a bold call to follow Christ without compromise. Using Peter's transformation―from denial at the fire to bold preaching at Pentecost―Johnson exposes the spiritual danger of distancing ourselves from Jesus.

Christians know what Jesus Christ has done — but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This audiobook reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.