**What If Times of Spiritual Dryness Are Actually Part of God's Plan?· Discover how to reframe times when God feels distant· Go beyond willpower and habit modification to true spiritual growth· Learn to live** in**, not just through, fallow times**Most Christians experience zeal early in their Christian life, but when that fades to a season of dryness, it's tempting to assume one of two things: We have failed or God is absent. So we t...

**Your guide to deep, life-changing prayer"One of the most practically transformative books I have ever read."--Ann Voskamp,** New York Times bestselling authorPrayer isn't a place for us to be good or right. It isn't a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and known--a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God.Spiritual formation experts Kyle Strobel and John Coe want ...

"Sweet-Clover Seed" by H. S. Coe and John N. Martin explores the significance of sweet clover as a versatile and beneficial plant in agriculture. The authors delve into its uses, particularly in soil improvement and as a forage crop. They provide insights into the plant's growth habits, environmental benefits, and its role in sustainable farming practices. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers and agricultural enthusiasts looking to enhance their land's productivity through ...

The role of women in the church is a debate that has raged within the church for much of the twentieth century. On one side are those who say there is no difference between men and women. On the other side are those who severely limit women who want to offer ministry to the church. Judith TenElshof and Robert Saucy take the middle approach. Believing that the modern views have denied the distinctions between men and women, the authors adopt a view called complementarianism. TenElshof and S...

If we're honest, most of us feel bored, distracted, or discouraged in prayer. We look for resources to give us the "right" words or teach us the "right" technique and are disappointed when they don't seem to help. What we fail to realize is that prayer isn't a place for us to be good or right, and it isn't a place for us to perform or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and known—a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God.Spiritual formation experts K...

Most Christians experience zeal early in their Christian life, but when that fades to a season of dryness, it's tempting to assume one of two things: We have failed or God is absent. So we throw ourselves into ministry, spiritual disciplines, and study in order to break through to the other side of this dry season, not realizing that willpower and habit modification cannot "fix" our spiritual lives or kick-start a new season of spiritual growth. Why? Because we've missed the point of the w...

Move from a transactional experience with God to a transformational friendship with Him through prayer.How can time with God be a source of peace in a loud and distracting world? In Beholding, spiritual director and poet Strahan Coleman invites readers to discover the joy of being with God, not just working for Him. As they inhabit the art of resting in God’s presence, prayer becomes not only a place of seeking, but becoming.Beholding calls Christians to understand how:...

Who has authority to speak for God? Does His message come through other people, through Scripture, or both?According to Neil Anderson, answers to these common questions must be based on two powerful truths: We are alive in Christ, and we are God's children. He examinesthe danger of counterfeit messagesthe roles of Scripture, the Spirit, and other believersways to guard against Satan's deceptionsthe freedom that can replace fear of wrong d...

In Robert McGee's best-selling book The Search for Significance, he helps readers realize the fact that they will never be content if they search for their significance in accomplishments or the opinions of others. Instead, God has given them significance and worth through the work of Christ on the cross. Because of McGee's classic book, more than two million readers have learned what it means to be free to enjoy Christ's love and forgiveness.Now, McGee invites readers of ...

In the six-session small group Bible study, The Life You’ve Always Wanted, John Ortberg guides you and your group through the spiritual disciplines and teaches you how they can transform your spiritual life. What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? What can you do to pursue it?If you’re tired of the status quo—if you suspect there’s more to Christianity than what you’ve experienced—John Ortberg invites you to join him on a road to ...

Aren't women supposed to sit silently in church? Is a woman equal to a man? Can a woman lead a church or a company? What role, if any, can a woman have in church? There are a lot of questions about the role of women in society and the church. Most people arrive at an answer by what their culture or tradition has taught them. However, culture and tradition are usually wrong! God has a very real purpose and function for the woman in His plan. Yet, many don't know it because Scripture has bee...

Spiritual abuse —whether through the twisting of scripture or threatening behavior —inflicts immense emotional pain and blocks spiritual growth. It is one of the most common forms of abuse in the church today and it often goes undetected, masking itself as "truth from a man of God." In this 96-page book, find out how to recognize the signs of spiritual abuse and how to know when leaders, pastors, or even spouses are using the Word of God to manipulate you (and others). Find out biblical tr...