White-knuckling can never get you where you want to go. But grace can.You already know because you’ve tried: repeated attempts to earn God’s love and approval get you nowhere and leave you exhausted. When performance taints our relationship with him, the Christian life can turn into an unholy hustle. It was never meant to be like this.In Saving t… Read more…
You are seen. You are known. You are free. You are loved.Does anyone see me? If they knew the real me, they might not accept me. So often women feel invisible, pretending to be okay while staggering under the weight of the hidden burdens they carry. God sees. He knows us inside and out—and loves us anyway. Jesus offers freedom from our burdens, promising r… Read more…
"America is a Christian nation.""All men are created equal.""We are the land of the free and the home of the brave."Except when we're not. These commonly held ideas break down in the light of hard realities, the study of Scripture, and faithful Christian witness. The president is not the messiah, the Constitution is not the Bible, and the United States … Read more…
The Happy Way of Life God Intended for You As your walk is transformed, you will experience:God’s free favorIncreasing answers to prayerSuccess in witnessing to othersPeace in today’s stormsHealth and healingDiscover how you can have the desires of your heart as you come to know the joy of God’s presence in your life.… Read more…
This ebook short includes the first and last chapters of Hirsch's Right Here, Right Now and enables readers to envision and embark on everyday mission that makes a difference, regardless of their situation, vocation, or location. Hirsch challenges readers to think differently about the world and their place in it, setting them free to act differently in … Read more…
Love like poets, like like saints. This unique exploration of people such as Saint Thérèse, George MacDonald, and C.S. Lewis offers insight into eleven of the world’s most thoughtful and authentic Christ followers. Weaving biography and spiritual formation together, Poets and Saints reminds us of the onvictions t… Read more…
Our past and present serve a purpose. In Christ, we are free from bondage and commanded to live like Christ. In this 5 day devotion, we’ll take a look at key passages scattered throughout the Bible where we’re challenged, encouraged, and commanded to live out our purpose, be bold, and ROAR.
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According to the pre-modern Christian tradition, knowledge of God is mainly testimonial: we know certain important truths about God and divine things because God himself has told them to us. In academic theology of late this view is often summarily dismissed. But to do so is a mistake, claims Mats Wahlberg, who argues that the testimonial understanding of re… Read more…
God loves who you are!In this 90-day devotional for young women, Stasi Eldredge takes excerpts from her book Free to Be Me and combines them with prayers, scriptures, and positive declarations. Day by day, she turns you back to the truth that God sees you as beautiful beyond measure — and he delights in dreaming big dreams with you … Read more…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the different Bible study tools out there? It can be difficult to know what fits your needs, and buying books outright is a big commitment!
We've been there and that's why we created the Olive Tree Bible Study Pack Subscriptions. You can get hand-picked Bible study tools PLUS guided training. S… Read more…