Religious Growth

Aware both of the excitement and uncertainty generated by The Shack, theologian Randal Rauser takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the pages of the story. In successive chapters he explores many of the books complex and controversial issues. Through these chapters Rauser offers an honest and illuminating discussion which opens up a new depth to the conversation while providing the reader with new opportunities for Finding God in The Shack.

At age 21, Andrea Palpant Dilley stripped the Christian fish decal off her car bumper in a symbolic act of departure from her religious childhood. At 23, she left the church and went searching for refuge in the company of men who left her lonely and friends who pushed the boundaries of what she once held sacred. In this deeply personal memoir, Andrea navigates the doubts that plague believers and skeptics alike: Why does a good God allow suffering? Why is God so silent, distant, and uninvolved? And why does the church seem so dysfunctional?

More than a narrative about a young man destined to accomplish the impossible, more than a chronicle of successful Hollywood writer, producer, and director Lee Stanley's unparalleled success that changed not only his life but also the lives of millions of others.... Faith in the Land of Make Believe is the gritty memoir of someone who was never taught how to be a man, a husband, or a father, and was scared to death somebody would find out.

En corazón pródigo descubrirás cómo Christine logró superar la muerte de su padre, el mudarse a otro país, los sentimientos de coraje, la falta de perdón, pérdida y rechazo, el haber sido acosada sexualmente, y hasta fue liberada de vivir una doble vida siendo líder en la iglesia. Ella retó a Dios y Él le respondió con su amor sanador. Christine comparte su historia y el gozo de rendirse completamente a Dios. Hoy día vive pródigamente, es decir, vive sin restricción por la gloria de Dios, para el servicio de su pueblo y no para sí.

Throughout the Bible, God has worked through ordinary people and things to accomplish His plans. His tactics haven't changed, and we can see the results in the lives of Jim and Linda Meyer. Walk with them and witness how God still answers these questions the same way He answered the people in Biblical times. While they are the two main characters in this book, they aren't the star of this story– God is.

God gave me the scripture 1 Peter 4:12-13 to write about 13 years of struggle for justice against the state of Mississippi's largest employer Ingalls Shipbuilding. He later gave me the title of my book. I've tried to change the name of my book at least five times. Every time I have tried to change the title, I had to go back to my original title.

We are creatures of time. It affects every moment of our lives. Yet when we study the bible, our focus tends to be on principles and personalities rather than on how the events of redemptive history were perfectly timed by God. Since my own study of the bible's timeline opened my eyes to some of God's biggest truths, my goal is to introduce as many people as possible to the rich experience of studying scripture with a focus on God's timing.

A message to the Soul, the purpose of Wholly Holy is for the listener and writer to first consider all the things they are thankful for. Honing spiritual focus. Book of poetry and psalms. Dealings of the heart. Understanding the unseen reality.

The House That Love Built is the quintessential story of one woman's questioning what it means to be an American - and a Christian - in light of a broken immigration system. Through tender stories of opening her heart and home to immigrants, Sarah Jackson shines a holy light on loving our neighbor.

Stumbling on Open Ground steps away from the pattern of other cancer books, Christian or secular, and attempts to tackle the question of how you can doubt a God that you do not doubt. It's about having trouble believing what is going on when you believe God knows what he is doing at all times. It is about questioning what is happening when you know where all the questions are answered.

God has a purpose for everyone He created. He has given me the grace to answer the call to write. A CROWN OF GLORY is a motivated book written through divine inspiration to encourage those who are going through unprecedented situation at a point in life. It is a book that applies solutions to all circumstances. I have discovered that God deposited a hidden treasure in the life of everyone. He showcases Himself through people to the world.

In Unshaken, Jeanne shares powerful, relevant, and inspirational teaching that answers the critical question we are all facing: How do I stand strong in these uncertain, turbulent times and not be controlled by fear, stress, apathy, or frustration?

"I don't want to live anymore!" my sister admitted to my parents when she was 14 years old. This cry for help increased with time, and I would not fully grasp her inner demons until years after she died. Was it suicide, was it an accident, was it pre-planned or in the moment? At 24 years of age, my sister's life suddenly ended, and all I have left are my broken memories.

7 1/2 Decades & 75 Reasons to Trust JESUS combines narratives of each decade of Richard Coe's life with reasons to trust JESUS. It is more than a glimpse into the deeper aspects of Richard Coe's life. The book depicts an inspiring journey. It is not only a story of stages in Richard's life. It depicts Christ at work. Richard wanted to know Christ better and Christ revealed more of Himself.

When we are in painful circumstances, we tend to want to escape at any cost. Yet in doing so, we can miss the greatest opportunities of our lives. Writing about her own valleys - including loving a struggling son and reeling from the untimely death of her husband - Yolanda Cohen Stith shares hard-won insights. In the midst of her most painful experiences, Stith discovered that God shows up in the valleys in ways he doesn’t on the mountaintops. She came to believe that we need valleys to recognize our desperate need for God.

Dare to See includes 30 personal essays that illuminate how Brown has found God's presence in her own real-life experiences from early childhood to the present. From being a victim of a drive-by shooting, experiencing incredible career success, or searching for family fulfillment, Brown's stories will resonate with anyone whose life has been touched by doubt, hurt, defeat, understanding, love, abundance and hope. In Dare to See, Brown shows us how to discover God everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do.

“Information and context” meet “love story with the God of the universe”. If you are want to learn the facts of the Bible along with the passion and heart of the Bible, you will love “What is the Bible?”. One reader said, “I have read books that are hundreds of pages long that attempt to explain the Bible, but this succinct book covers all the basics in an easy-to-understand method.” This book brings a relevant, conversational approach to the Bible without being preachy or accusatory. It is perfect for both beginners and those who have walked the Christian journey for years....

I was a victim of demonic attacks often. I was physically beaten and haunted by evil spirits for many years. Then it all stopped. In this book, I will tell my True Story of demonic abuse, how I've been free from it for over a decade, and how you can be free as well. We will Uncover the Truths about Hell, the power of Death, Spiritual Warfare, the Biblical names of Satan, the Essence of Evil and much more...

"God gives all of us unique gifts. We just have to discover what they are." Hayley the Hippo really wants to perform in the Everyday Zoo Talent Show. But she doesn’t fly like Gabby Goose, and she can’t spin a ball like Squirt the Seal. What is her talent? Just in time for the show, Hayley’s friends remind her that God loves everyone just as they are. Her talent could be right in front of her eyes....

Millones de personas desesperadas por tener esperanza y soluciones para su vida se sienten atraídas por la promesa del evangelio de la prosperidad: que Dios hará lo que sea necesario con solo un poco de fe y un don financiero. Mientras tanto, los predicadores de la prosperidad explotan a los pobres y los necesitados para acumular sus riquezas. ¿Qué pueden hacer los seguidores del verdadero evangelio para combatir el engaño?