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Many parents struggle in raising their teens because they fail to transition from seeing them as children to seeing them as adults-in-training. Progressively giving teens more control over their lives reduces stress and prepares your teen for maturity as an adult. In Feeding the Mouth that Bites You, Dr. Ken Wilgus outlines a clear path to help parent teens in today’s world. Engaging, accessible, and based on Dr. Wilgus’ thirty-five years of clinical family work, teaching on parenting―and successfully raising three teens of his own―you’ll find this guide immensely practical.

Yes, it’s possible to grow your donor base, raise more support, and get fully funded in today's modern world. Over 5,000 missionaries leave the field every year because of a lack of finances. There’s a gap between what you’ve been taught about raising support and the reality of what it actually takes. More than ever, donors are distracted and preoccupied. How can missionaries and ministry leaders raise support and grow their donor base in an increasingly noisy world?

"Green Pastures: Ordinary Means of Grace for Ordinary Believers" is an introduction to the ordinary means of grace: the Word, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer.

This book is a collection of inspirational sermons given across North America following the 9-11 terrorist attacks. All were written on short notice by pastors who were themselves experiencing 9-11 with the rest of us. They serve to bring us all back to those dark days. Hearing the sermon's and the pastors' comments help you recall and experience the feelings we all felt in September 2001.

This energizing, highly interactive book from Grammy-nominated recording artist and two-time Dove Award–winner Babbie Mason inspires us to share our God story with confidence. Sharing our story of Jesus doesn’t have anything to do with rote lines, preachy words, or guilty feelings. As Babbie shows us, it has everything to do with listening well, practicing compassion, and demonstrating Christ’s joy.

Meet a man forced to live in a fast changing and godless society. He faced fears about the future, concern for his safety, and the discouragement of world that seemed to be falling apart at warp speed. Sound familiar? His name was Daniel, and with the power of hope, humility, and wisdom, he not only thrived, he changed an empire while he was at it. Though he lived thousands of years ago, he has a much to teach us today.

Two-thirds of men and a third of women who attend church regularly say they struggle with pornography. Yet only 7% of churches offer specific resources and support to their congregations. Pastors and church leaders are well aware of the issue of pornography—thanks to decades of studies and Christian blog and magazine articles—however the local church is caught in a painful trap. When Christians are too ashamed to admit their struggle, church leaders aren’t able to directly support those who are actively struggling.

A trusted voice of the Christian faith in spiritual formation and discipleship, deeply shaped by the wisdom of Dallas Willard and St. Ignatius, Trevor Hudson has crafted a “users guide” to discern God’s personal will for our lives In Search of God’s Will creates a biblical imagination around the concept of discernment and provides practical ways to discern God’s personal will for your life, ultimately helping you to become the unique person God wants you to be.

Exiles is a powerful and deeply personal guide for anyone who has ever felt distant from God or out of place in their spiritual journey. Written by Gordon Campbell, the author of Don’t Question the Journey, this sequel dives into the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by those who, like the prodigal son, long to return home but fear the reception they may receive. With raw vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, Gordon shares his own experiences of restoration, offering hope to those who have wandered far from God’s grace. Exiles is not just for the prodigals, but also for the ...

Is the rapture a gift or a reward for the Christian? Will the weed-smoking Christian or fornicating Christian be raptured when Jesus comes back? What about the Christian who knows they are "good" with God and how can you know without any doubt that you will be raptured? These tough theological questions will be answered through this powerful book.

In "GO", Mark will unpack the common challenges that hold Christians back from GOing and the joys that we can find in taking the Good News into all the world. If your life can't be described as "crazy good," then listen to this encouraging book and go buy a plane ticket!

Esta es la versión en español del libro de mejor ventas New York Times Crazy Love, el cual te desafía a experimentar lo que significa amar loca y poderosamente a Dios y a los demás.

Will They Follow? is an extensive and comprehensive book that describes how to create a program that children love to attend. Through an impactful and exciting ministry, you can fulfill Christ's final command to make disciples. Will They Follow? explains how to make the narratives of the Bible come alive. Included are teaching Bible verses for life, leading a child to Christ, playing games and activities to reinforce the Bible lesson, recruiting and energizing volunteers, partnering with parents, dealing with behavioral issues, and attracting children from unchurched homes.

The first volume of Charles Spurgeon’s lectures to the students of The Pastors’ College, unabridged and updated for today’s readers. This volume of thirteen lectures includes: The Call to the Ministry Our Public Prayer Sermons—Their Content On the Choice of a Text The Ability to Speak Impromptu [Scripture text used: English Standard Version (ESV)]

‘In the beginning was the Word,’ says the Gospel of John. This sentence – and the words of all four gospels – is central to the teachings of the Christian church and has shaped Western art, literature and language, and the Western mind. Yet in the years after the death of Christ there was not merely one word, nor any consensus as to who Jesus was or why he had mattered.

Your cancer diagnosis comes as a surprise and not a pleasant surprise. It is a hard and threatening jolt. Perhaps you are still in shock. Still trying to wrap your mind around the new reality of your diagnosis and what it means for your present and future. Is it possible to walk by faith on this difficult journey? David Powlison, speaking both as a counselor and as someone who has been diagnosed with cancer four times, describes the uncertainty, the physical pain, and the emotional and spiritual struggles that come with a cancer diagnosis.

The Mentoring Project’s flagship mentoring resource is its field guides. These long-form pieces provide practical guidance on various aspects of life as a Christian, like finances, purity, technology, work, and more. Written by pastors and other Christian leaders, these field guides provide a biblical framework for mentors and mentees to discuss these topics and grow together.

The damage you suffered may have been done in one terrible moment or over time. But the healing and the restoration will unfold at your pace, at a human pace. It unfolds as part of your story, and it unfolds over time. As a vulnerable child, instead of being protected, helped, and comforted, you were physically, emotionally, and or sexually abused. In CCEFs Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims by David Powlison, you'll learn how to express your experience to God by composing your own personal liturgy.

You are bored or stressed or hurt. Something is hard in life and you want a break. What do you grab for that you hope will protect, soothe, and comfort? Whatever it is - shopping, overeating, drinking, drugs - promises relief, but never delivers. Instead, you are left feeling empty, anxious, guilty, and wanting more. In CCEFs Breaking the Addictive Cycle: Deadly Obsessions or Simple Pleasures?, David Powlison shares that God made us for rest and pleasure, not for an obsessed and unsatisfied life.

Christian men are uniquely called by God to fulfill two important roles: Lead their families and lead the church. How this is achieved is also unique: A delicate balance of being a bold leader and a humble servant, with love for God and others at the heart of it all. Written for Christian men in every culture and filled with biblical examples and reasoning, Russo offers twelve practical ways for Christian men to LOVE, LEAD, SERVE.