Spiritual Church

Unlock the wisdom of two monumental figures in Christian history with "The Monk and the Mystic: Anselm and Ignatius." This unique volume seamlessly blends the intellectual brilliance of Anselm of Canterbury with the transformative spiritual practices of St. Ignatius, offering a rich tapestry of faith, reason, and devotion. Delve into Medieval Thought: Discover Anselm’s profound impact on medieval theology, where faith and reason coalesce in a harmonious pursuit of divine truth. Transform Your Spiritual Life: Experience the timeless spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, crafted to deepen ...

Whether you are a pastor, a volunteer, or a church member, you want your church to grow well. After all, there’s no better place to experience God than in the loving, healthy community of a church. But what does an effective church look like? Is it possible to grow and be healthy at the same time? The Blessed Church, Pastor Morris brings you practical wisdom for cultivating real growth by nurturing true and Biblical health in your spiritual community.

I spent the first 23 years of my life without religion. I believed in a vague "god," but didn't attend church and didn't think very highly of people who did. They seemed weird and judgmental. After a positive experience in college with a man who would later become my spiritual mentor, I became a Christian in 2000 and dove in head first. I attended church, read the Bible, prayed, joined small groups, served the poor, evangelized to the lost, worked at a megachurch for a couple of years, spoke at Christian events, and helped plant a new church. But something was missing. On trips from my home...

At the heart of faith lies a profound connection between God and His people—a connection rooted in promises that span generations and transcend time. One of the most enduring of these promises is God’s covenant with Israel. For centuries, this covenant has been a foundational aspect of His redemptive plan, both for the Jewish people and for all who would come to know Him. This book, Uniting the Church and Israel in God’s Eternal Promise, seeks to bridge an understanding between two inseparable parts of God’s plan: Israel and the Church. Often misunderstood, sometimes overlooked, ...

The Treasures of Psalm 119: Exploring God’s Word as a Family by John O’Malley Unlock the treasures of God’s Word with The Treasures of Psalm 119, a powerful family devotional designed to help children, tweens, and teens fall in love with Scripture. This unique devotional explores the richness of Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, focusing on the 20 most-used words that reveal the heart of God’s commandments, statutes, and promises. Perfect for Christian parents, homeschool families, and Sunday School teachers, this book offers age-appropriate Bible lessons, practical ...

Unlock the prophetic secrets of the end times! The Seventy Weeks of Daniel: A Guide to Understanding the End of Days is your ultimate key to deciphering one of the most enigmatic and powerful prophecies in the Bible. This meticulously crafted guide unravels the mysteries of Daniel’s seventy weeks, taking you on an epic journey through time, history, and the divine plan for the future of humanity. Whether you're a seasoned student of eschatology or a curious believer seeking spiritual growth, this book will captivate your heart and mind. Have you ever wondered how the ancient prophecies of...

There's got to be more to church than this. People around the world are seeking a community that focuses more on others than on themselves. Yet most don't know where to start. Drawing from his own journey, Brandon Hatmaker reminds us that serving the least is not a trendy act of benevolence but a lifestyle of authentic community and spiritual transformation. In Barefoot Church, Brandon offers practical ideas for creating service-based, missional communities and explains how the organizational structure of a church can be created or restructured for mission in any context.

Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its 66 books. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.

"Biblical womanhood" is the idea that the Bible teaches God-ordained male leadership and female submission in the home and subordination in the church. Some say this hierarchy of authority is sufficiently evidenced by examples of male leadership (and lack of female leadership) in the Bible: the first human was male, Israel's official priests were male, most authors of Scripture were male, Jesus was male and chose twelve male Apostles. God is addressed as Father. Wives are commanded to submit to their husbands.

Theodore Roosevelt is well-known as a rancher, hunter, naturalist, soldier, historian, explorer, and statesman. While Roosevelt's life has been written about from many angles, no modern book probes deeply into his engagement with religious beliefs, practices, and controversies despite his lifelong church attendance and commentary on religious issues. Theodore Roosevelt: Preaching from the Bully Pulpit traces Roosevelt's personal religious odyssey from youthful faith and pious devotion to a sincere but more detached adult faith.

Liquid Church tells the fascinating story of a New Jersey church that began "on accident" and grew into one of America's 100 fastest-growing churches, with over 5,000 in weekly attendance and more than 2,400 baptisms to date. Their secret? They harnessed the power of six powerful ministry currents sweeping across North America including: special needs, creative communication, ministry mergers, compassionate cause, radical generosity, and leadership development.

Pastoral leadership is one of the most sacred and demanding callings in the world. It is a life of both privilege and pressure, joy and sorrow, visibility and loneliness. As shepherds of God's people, we are called to feed the flock, guard the truth, serve with humility, and lead with vision—all while walking closely with the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. This devotional was written for you, pastor. Not just the platform preacher, but the prayer warrior. Not just the decision-maker, but the soul-carer. Whether you lead a rural church of fifty or an urban congregation of five thousand, the...

Bring the Bible into your daily activities with this single-voice version of the New Testament in the NKJV. With clear and uncluttered narration from Audie Award-winning narrator Simon Bubb, this Bible speaks plainly and makes it easy for you to enter God’s Word. Not only is this audio Bible perfect for busy people looking to find more time to dive into the Word at work or on the go, it makes a great audio companion to Bible studies, devotionals, and quiet times.

For many Christians, "church" is defined by attending an occasional Sunday service mired in an audience mentality. Virtually ineffective and having no impact, we have become a cultural Christianity that creates passive believers. Yet the Church is meant for so much more!

Our Witness to the World is the latest book in Kingdom Pastor's Library, a new series of books that brings you a succinct, complete pastoral philosophy and training from Tony Evans.

Paul is second only to Jesus as the most important person in the birth of Christianity, and yet he continues to be controversial, even among Christians. How could the letters of Paul be used both to inspire radical grace and to endorse systems of oppression - condoning slavery, subordinating women, condemning homosexual behavior? Borg and Crossan use the best of biblical and historical scholarship to explain the reasons for Paul's mixed reputation and reveal to us what scholars have known for decades: The later letters of Paul were created by the early church to dilute Paul's message.

It's time to start over from zero. What happened to the Western church? Why are we losing the generation under thirty and reaching so few nonbelievers? In Church Zero, Peyton Jones examines one of our biggest problems: squeezing our leaders into a mold that cuts their hair and drains away their commando strength. Scripture lays out a leadership model that worked explosively in the first century.

What does the Bible mean when it says we are to fear God? Is it difficult for you to reconcile the two sides of God’s nature - His wrath and His love? Mattie Montgomery teaches that a right pursuit of the fear, fire, and fullness of God can lead you into the knowledge of a side of God you may never have imagined before. He notes that the fear of God does not mean that we should be afraid of God; but rather, that we should be afraid to be against Him.

We must contend earnestly for the faith for the glory and honor of our savior, the sanctity of his church, and the eternal destinies of those who are being misled.

Prepare to embark on a transformative journey within the pages of Kings and Priests unto God. In this compelling work by Okey Onuzo (MD), you will unearth the extraordinary power of the righteous to govern and make decrees on earth by aligning with God's will and purposes. Unveiling the secret of spiritual empowerment and the incredible potency of the anointing, this book breaks the chains that bind humanity to the devil's influence and control. No longer will you see yourself, a Christian, as weak, for within these chapters, you will discover that God has empowered the Christian to reign ...