When the Church gets lost in the maze of competing cultural agendas, its revolutionary message and life-giving influence are compromised and eventually consumed. This increasing marginalization is exactly what began to happen in the latter half of the twentieth century. Many say the answer is for the Christian community to seek a more prominent position in s… Read more…
IVP Readers' Choice AwardWe like the idea of community, but where do we start?The Messy Church series provides resources to help your church bring together people of all ages and stages of faith, allowing them to experience a creative and fun-filled Christian community. Messy Church, the first book in the series, offers your church a tool to create a uni… Read more…
Some girls get giddy over a new pair of shoes. Marian Parsons gets giddy over room makeovers. With a lot of ingenuity, a little bit of effort, and a tight budget, she has transformed her home into a beautiful space and filled her heart with a lot more contentment. Thousands have found inspiration at Marian’s blog, missmustardseed.com, and now she shares do… Read more…
Think about it . . . you feel more alive, whole, and centered when you’re firmly connected to God and anchored in his Word. You cling to him, give him your best moments, and talk with him nonstop. But then, there are times when you just don’t know how to sincerely express yourself through prayer. You’re at a loss for words, and a sense of helplessness … Read more…
Don't Let the Shadow of Envy Color Your JoyYou know that feeling, don't you? That heart sting when someone else receives the very thing you desire. When your best friend announces her engagement. When your sister says she's pregnant. When your coworker gets the promotion. You tell yourself you're happy for her, but something casts a shadow. T… Read more…
Are you a stay-at-home mom? We know your tireless work serving your children, managing your home and navigating your family schedule often gets underappreciated. You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing, affirms your value amidst the chaos and invites you to recharge through God’s Word.100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom&n… Read more…
Are you experiencing God’s great gift of a life lived in forgiveness? Does your heart know how to forgive someone when trust has been broken? And when your actions hurt others, do you seek forgiveness?Cheryl Brodersen, author of When a Woman Lets Go of the Lies and daughter of Calvary Chapel founder Pastor Chuck Smith, reveals the transformation you’ll e… Read more…
Each generation of believers faces numerous challenges to the mission of the church. While the church does not have control over the large issues of each generation, its response to them is a matter of Kingdom stewardship. J. D. Payne gets to the heart of the twelve most important problems we face today. In Pressure Points J. D. helps us see how we can prev… Read more…
Is there a gap between you and your dream?A few years back, Joël Malm had the idea to lead people on outdoor expeditions with a spiritual, God-centered focus. Following God’s lead, he created a vision map, started his organization, and made it happen.This book is a response to the question he often gets: How do you do something like that?Whether … Read more…
Perhaps you’ve read Every Man’s Battle and have rejuvenated your commitment to sexual integrity–and now you’re ready to take the next step toward spiritual maturity. Or, maybe this is your first encounter with the best-selling “Every Man” series.Regardless, you are about to discover life-changing encouragement an… Read more…
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