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Six circles of relationship formed around Jesus in his time on earth. In the outermost circle, the Crowds who were curious. Next, the Five Thousand who were needy, while the Seventy worked and served in Jesus’ ministry; then came the Twelve who walked with Jesus, the Three who suffered and celebrated with him, and finally the One who sat beside him at the Last Supper. In The One Jesus Loves, you will learn about each of the six circles, and what it takes to move further in, closer and closer to Jesus.

Jesus promises that His burden is light, but how many of us are actually feeling, well . . . light? If life is like a long hike, most of us feel like we have a giant backpack of responsibilities and burdens that weigh us down and take the joy out of living. But Jesus offers another way.

Many Christians misunderstand and trivialize the biblical meaning of love and miss the transformation that God wants for them. We may practice the disciplines without grasping the life that Jesus desires to give within us. Through many years of spiritual formation teaching, coaching, and spiritual direction, I have found that both pastors and lay folk seem to simply blow past the central teaching of Scripture that love forms the heart of the Gospel message.

In Is This The One?, Steve Arterburn - an award-winning author and the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries - has created a "how-to" plan for happier, stronger marriages. He contends that living in a "no regrets" relationship can be as simple following this spiritually solid and personally drawn plan before the first "I do" is even spoken. He prescribes three sets of ten carefully devised dates designed to help couples reveal their true colors and clarify whether or not they are a compatible match.

Do you feel like you're stuck? Do you feel alone? Do you live in fear that your struggles might push others away? Do you wonder if your faith is a fraud because of the emptiness in your soul? Are you weary of trying to play by the rules and pretend that everything is okay? In Love Well, Jamie George confronts the popular heresy that God's children are meant to live a life absent of pain, sorrow, or conflict. On the contrary, Jamie passionately describes brokenness as a divine gift and a necessary God-ordained path to experiencing true joy and genuine redemption.

Women today feel pressure to be the best wife, mom, and professional possible - often at the expense of their own identity. But what if you could experience deep peace - knowing you are loved right now, just as you are? In Brave Love, the founder of the multi-million-dollar company Lisa Leonard Designs inspires women to find themselves again amidst the noise and competing demands of real life.

Do you long for health, wholeness, and freedom? Do you continue to hit wall after wall of resistance on the road to pursuing healing? Sue Detweiler, an international speaker, pastor, and host of the popular Healing Rain podcast, has helped thousands of believers move from the trenches of despair and sickness into the fields of freedom—and she wants to empower you as well. Full of wisdom, testimonies, discussion questions, prayers, activation exercises, and a spiritual inventory, this biblical guide will help you tend to your heart and experience healing in your body, mind, and emotions.

"The Twin Flame Journey: The Battle Within The Self" by Silvia Moon offers a profoundly personal and evocative account of the author's transformative experience following her encounter with her Twin Flame. In this compelling narrative, Silvia Moon takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, illustrating the profound impact—emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical—that such a fateful meeting can impose on an individual's life. She candidly explores the myriad challenges and overwhelming anxieties accompanying a Twin Flame connection, vividly portraying the intense feelings that...

Lenaburg desperately wanted to be part of a girl tribe in middle school. She wanted to belong, to have friends—to be seen. So the unathletic, gangly sixth-grader tried out for the cheerleading squad. She didn’t have fancy clothes like the other girls, and she noticed that everyone else had “a chest”. So Lenaburg stuffed a pair of her brother’s sweat socks into her bra. You can probably guess the rest: One sock fell out when she started a tumbling routine.

Christmas should be a joyous time. But this year the celebration is overshadowed in sickness, sorrow, and disappointment. Seeing her grandmother struggle with pain and sadness, Emily decided to share a story that she's never told anyone. As old memories live again through her words, two broken hearts find healing and comfort—and the courage to celebrate Christmas once again. Tidings of Comfort & Joy reminds us to share the bonds of faith and family that Christmas represents whatever the circumstances or season.

Worship and praise are not rituals we perform, they are responses to God's love. The result is seen in heavenly changes in the world around us. Our world changes by His presence. As we worship Him and manifest His life we prophetically destroy the strongholds of every enemy. Love wins! God speaks and life happens! This is the way of worship and praise as God moves among us! Worship is the fruit of experiencing God's presence in our lives. When we see who He is in our lives, we cannot help but worship Him. We love Him because He first loved us.

This contemporary look at the seventh-century classic The Ladder of Divine Ascent brilliantly illuminates the enduring relevance of centuries-old spiritual concepts. Using real-life stories and experiences, and incorporating all of the major religious traditions, Beck shows how the 30 steps lead to a deeper understanding of the ideas that guide our journeys, provide for our souls, and draw us closer to God.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Love and Running," a captivating exploration of twin flame relationships that delves into the intricate dynamics of love, separation, and spiritual awakening. This insightful book addresses the profound emotions surrounding abandonment that often surface when twin flames withdraw, shedding light on how our past experiences shape our fears and responses. Through vivid storytelling, Silvia Moon takes readers on a rollercoaster of turmoil and triumph. As these two souls navigate their connection, they confront deep-seated fears of unworthiness and ...

Forming deep relationships with God and with others is the most important aspect of mortal life, and yet one of the most vexing problems many face during their time on this Earth is the lack of love - the inability to receive and give love as the savior did. In Filled with His Love, Russell T. Osguthorpe, former Sunday School General President, addresses the question of how we can increase our capacity to give and receive love so that we can have secure, healthy relationships with God and with others.

Mark Buchanan evaluates the four best places to live - not according to the United Nations, Money, or Forbes - but according to God and Scripture. Where do we find the greatest joy, peace, and wisdom? Where can we go to experience the deepest sense of belonging? Is there a place that abounds with adventure where we can also feel safe, refreshed, and joyful? With compelling insight, Buchanan explores what God has revealed in His Word about where we become most alive, become most fully ourselves, and can dwell most closely with Him.

Are you feeling stuck in your current situation and longing for an escape? Are you working hard but not seeing the desired results? Have you been praying for promotion, increase and honor but not seeing any progress? It is easy to get frustrated as you don’t know what you’re missing. You know what you want out of life, so why can’t you get it? The answer lies in God’s divine favor. By utilizing the power of the Lord, you can benefit from the supernatural power of increase and honor. The good news is, Divine Promotion through Divine Favor: Unlock the Secrets to Supernatural Increase,...

Pastor Bryan Loritts reveals the astonishing truth that God doesn’t want your spiritual scorekeeping. He simply wants your surrender. The punchline of the gospel of Matthew is just that—a message of grace and performance-free love to do-good, try-harder Jews who thought they had to earn their way into God’s favor. It’s an ancient message, yet it can be a lifeline to us today as we live in a world of performance metrics.

Liberating Love presents the missing element of Western Christianity—a ministry lifestyle that goes beyond a simple tract or prayer. It is caring enough to become a part of someone’s life to know their story and to know their heart.

Far away from fast food chains and Starbucks coffee, with no access to Amazon Prime or 24-hour fitness centers, experience life set in a simple yet beautiful village in Tanzania, East Africa. In The Absence of Excess, Natasha Brown Watson takes us on a spiritual journey where the heart of God is revealed in the simple truths of this rich African culture and its powerful and authentic Christian tradition.

If you're tired of seeing your real-life and online communities in turmoil and you long to be an agent of peace, understanding, and reconciliation, it's time to join a new kind of resistance movement - one that pushes us toward personal transformation. Grounded in Scripture and illustrated with compelling true stories, this new book from Ashley Abercrombie will help you gain the confidence to communicate and connect with others, stop avoiding necessary tension, and resolve your internal and external conflicts.