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What is Kingdom influence? How can I become a Kingdom Influencer? Is this a gift? No! Can I obtain a seminary degree in this subject? No! Is this confined to specific individuals in the body of Christ? Again, no! Kingdom influence is something you must constantly cultivate in your life as you walk with the Lord, read His Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to consistently change and transform your heart and mind so that you may have the mindset of Christ. It is also about humbly yielding to the Holy Spirit's leadership as you pay attention to what He is saying and doing now and in this season. ...

Based on a careful study of Scripture and hundreds of interviews with Christian givers on every populated continent, Cameron Doolittle offers global listeners fresh insight about how to put generosity into practice. Joy Giving compiles the wisdom of the early church and best practices from around the modern world, revealing practical, biblical principles that help us all give more wisely…and with more joy.

How recollected are you during the Collect, the Opening Prayer at Mass? To assist you in entering more deeply into the Mass and the mysteries of this sacred season, Fr. Edward Looney offers short daily meditations and reflection questions so that you may absorb all the richness of the prayers in the liturgy.

The old axiom is true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. We find ourselves in a cultural moment where people simply want to feel seen, heard, and loved. The good news? A little kindness goes a long way. It's time for this overlooked and underappreciated fruit of the Spirit to get its due.

There’s a good chance that you have tried it all: read your Bible more, gone to church more, prayed more, and delved deeper into self-awareness. But you still struggle with discontent, anxiety, avoidance and doubt. You still feel stuck. Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw are very familiar with this struggle, and they are prepared to help. In Landscapes of the Soul, they draw on the science and spirituality of attachment theory, biblical wisdom, and the language of spiritual formation to show us why Christians tend to get stuck spiritually―and how to get unstuck and move forward.

In the fast-paced, chaotic, overly scheduled cadence of our culture, it can be difficult to imagine how to squeeze the Sabbath into our already over-stuffed lives. What if Sabbath isn’t designed to “fit” into our lives, but rather to take over our lives―in the best way imaginable? Hebrew scholar and Old Testament professor Travis West takes listeners on a spiritual journey to discovering radical rest is more than a weekly practice of taking a day off―it’s also a posture, a way of living every day.

For Dan and Sam Mathews, popular Instagram and TikTok personalities, stepping outside their comfort zone has been one of the best, most fulfilling decisions they ever made–because chasing adventure has led to incredible opportunities that they never dreamed of. Each experience (whether fishing with grizzly bears, competing on—and winning—a reality show, flipping RVs, and more!) may not have worked out exactly as planned—but every single one has led to unforgettable moments and has drawn them closer to each other and to God.

If you feel like your digital life could use a reset, you are not alone. Allie Marie Smith, life coach and author of Wonderfully Made, has walked this road and found freedom and a more fulfilling life. In Social Media Reset, she invites you to pause for 30 days and seek restoration in your mind, heart, body, and soul. Through the process of disconnecting and experiencing a digital detox, you will open yourself up to the wholehearted life God has for you.

As Christian women, we have been given a beautiful charge to delight in God and His Word. But if we’re honest, this is easier said than done. We genuinely want to find delight in the Lord and the life He has given us but some days have no idea where to start. Elle Cardel, founder of the Daughter of Delight ministry, would be the first to tell you that a life of delight is possible and there is joy to be found in delighting in God’s ways over our own–even when things don’t make sense.

Let’s be honest: there are days where you look around and wonder why you don’t feel happiness when everything around you says you should. With authenticity and transparency, Rachel debuts with the warm and practical Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time), a love letter to those of us who’ve worked really hard to build a beautiful, shiny life…but sometimes still feel a little lackluster. Rachel will help you see that, even in the hardship there are glimmers of joy to be found. I

I Chose Jesus: From Heartbreak to Deep Intimacy with Jesus is more than just a personal testimony-it's an invitation to experience the transformative power of God's love. In a world where brokenness, rejection, and confusion often seem to define our relationships, this book serves as a guiding light for those yearning for healing and deeper intimacy with Christ.

Mental Warfare: Breaking Free from Anxiety and Depression Are you battling anxiety, depression, or relentless negative thoughts? The mind is a spiritual battlefield, and the enemy seeks to keep you bound in fear, confusion, and hopelessness. But God has given you the power to break free! In Mental Warfare: Breaking Free from Anxiety and Depression, you will discover how to overcome mental strongholds, silence the lies of the enemy, and walk in the peace and freedom that Christ has already won for you. This book provides: Biblical strategies to conquer anxiety and depression Powerful prayers...

Discover the remarkable legacy of Howard Carter—teacher, pioneer, and devoted follower of Christ—whose life left an indelible mark on the global Pentecostal movement. Once a close friend of Smith Wigglesworth and Lester Sumrall, Carter was renowned for his transformational teachings on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, captivating audiences at international conferences around the world. From his quiet sense of humor to his fierce commitment when challenges arose, Carter’s gentle yet resolute spirit forged new pathways for believers seeking a deeper life in God. An educated man after ...

Dallas Willard and John Ortberg explore what it means to live well now in light of God's kingdom. They reflect on the power of the Trinity in our lives, the meaning of knowledge, the importance of spiritual disciplines and much more. Dallas Willard offers poignant thoughts about what it will be like to transition into the very presence of Christ in heaven. This audiobook is adapted from the talks given at the February 2013 Dallas Willard Center "Knowing Christ Today" conference in Santa Barbara, California.

In Dangerous Prayers, New York Times best-selling author Craig Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart.

What will heaven be like? Randy Alcorn presents a thoroughly biblical answer, based on years of careful study, presented in an engaging, listener-friendly style. His conclusions will surprise readers and stretch their thinking about this important subject. Heaven will inspire readers to long for heaven while they're living on earth.

In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative? In Soul Care, licensed counselor Debra Fileta shows you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live full rather than empty. Rooted in Scripture and expertly informed by clinical psychology, Soul Care identifies six life-giving practices from the life of Jesus that address your whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

With uplifting teaching and piercing prophetic insight, Jane Hamon outlines the enemy's tactics to steal, kill, and destroy-and imparts biblical revelation, practical decrees, and prayers to take authority over the thief; experience full restoration; live in supernatural provision, prosperity, and power; possess your prophetic promises; and receive a double portion of all you lost.

In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker-an adoptee, a birth mother, and an adoptive mother-reveal that adoption is rooted in both loss and redemptive victory. And healing is needed by all in the adoption triad-adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents-to experience restoration and wholeness.

The valley can feel like it will never end. God doesn’t transport us from one season to another. Instead, He promises to walk with us THROUGH every disappointment, every mistake, every hurt, every joy, every lonely desert and dark valley. Sharing experiences and lessons learned through an eight year valley, Dave Choutka’s honest and hope-filled words are a flashlight of encouragement to those who are navigating their own journey. The only way out is through