In a time of shifting worldviews and changing expectations of the church, how does a pastor navigate the challenges, joys, and pains of ministry? How does a church support, love, and hold accountable its pastoral leaders? The key lies in the relationship between pastor and congregation – in the duet they are singing, in the rhythms of their life together.In this book, Gary Harder reflects on the difficulties and rewards, the missteps and humour that are part of learning that ministr...

In this second devotional, expanded to cover 12 new original songs, one of the authors describes how his airplane, carrying the shrouded body of a heart attack victim, landed only to have the man throw off his covers and walk off the plane. Another of the writers of this book explains seeing a miracle when a young man walked unharmed out of what should have been electrically charged swimming pool waters. And the third scribe tells for the first time a previously untold secret of...

**Our original book of devotions is based on the song lyrics from "Time Is Of The Essence." In the book we share Scripture lessons and life experiences that relate to the message of each song.God works in mysterious ways. Getting the three writers together to do this book bordered on the miraculous! The varied backgrounds and experiences that prepared the writers for this book made for an incredible mix but only touches on their individual life stories.The idea of writing d...

The powerful message of James' letter to the church is as relevant today as when he originally wrote it—though it is still as challenging to hear. Many of our problems in life stem from our own spiritual immaturity. However, our spiritual life doesn't end there; God has more planned for us. He wants us to grow up, not just grow old.Written in a personal, easy-to-understand style, join Dr. Warren Wiersbe, trusted pastor and respected Bible teacher, as he leads you on a journey to op...

Go from knowing the story of the Bible to living it.God invites us to be shaped through His Word. And so we look to Scripture and spend devotional time searching for answers to these three crucial questions: What do I believe? What should I do? Who am I becoming?Let God guide you in thinking, acting, and becoming like Jesus through these 365 powerful devotions. Randy and Rozanne Frazee walk you through the key beliefs, practices, ...

Renowned Christian music artist and former youth pastor Micah Tyler helps readers set out on the path to a free and meaningful life in his first book, Walking Free.Inspired by his hit song, Micah Tyler’s Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God encourages believers to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, regardless of external circumstances. The journey from where we are to where God wants us to be is filled with challenges and obstacles....

In detail, the author gives the reader multifarious strategies on how to deal with failure.

The Sheep Gate attempts to explain exactly what Christianity and Christian life are truly about through the use of analogies.The purpose of the book is to help people find a closer relationship with God and to help people get through this life with Gods guiding hand helping them find peace in this life.This book is meant to be easy to understand and easy to read with the hope that readers might have a closer relationship with Christ.

Loser. Ugly. Worthless. Stupid. Good-for-nothing. Somewhere, sometime, you got caught in the trap of believing that you are all these things, but you dont have to think that way any longer. These self-defeating thoughts can be a distant memory if you want them to. In this book, author Julie Alicea will show you how to get rid of those thoughts and exchange them for Gods thoughts about you. Learn how to win with God everyday and have the life that Jesus died for you to have.

Ever struggle with feelings of the need to compete, jealousy, hatred, envy or pride? Do any of the feelings you are struggling with connect to your musical ability and/or "gift", or perhaps someone else's? In the pages of this short book, I expose the root of what you're feeling and how to conquer it at the same time. In short, this book will help you learn how to function in your own lane and like it.

Grow closer to God as you navigate life's challenges with these forty simple prayers to help guide your journey.Do you ever get distracted when you pray? Do your thoughts zig, then zag, then zig again—your head swarming with all the things you need to do that day? If so, there is hope.Max Lucado knows what it feels like to struggle with prayer. If you can relate, never fear! The sign-up sheet for Prayer 101 in the Bible contains some famili...

Bestselling author Robert Morgan offers ten strategies for dealing with hard times and discouragements in order to move from fear to faith—a divine protocol for handling life. Red Sea Rules has been updated with new study questions.Life is hard, especially for Christians. It is certain that we will face difficulties and that God will allow them. But just as certain is the fact that the same God who led us in will lead us out. As The Red Sea Rules ...