If Jesus is building His church, and the gates of hell are no match for it, then why are so many of His followers weary, disillusioned, and ready to abandon church?Mixing humor, modern parables, and lived experience, Detoxing from Church is a redemptive look at recovering after toxic church experiences, and finding our identity anew in Jesus.The 10th anniversary version includes a new collection of Assorted Parables, addressing genuine community, faith in ...

"Ideas have consequences." Theology does, too."Those who fail to learn from history's mistakes are destined to repeat them." That includes Church history.Post-Charismatics are caught between a rock and a hard place. They believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today. But they've also witnessed, first-hand, the twisted teachings and spiritual abuse within the charismatic movement.And so the sifting process must begin.

The message of Jesus Christ was known as the “Gospel of the Kingdom”, and wherever His disciples later went—as eyewitnesses of His life, teachings, death, and resurrection—they eagerly shared their Messiah’s Gospel.Today, there is nothing more foundational to understanding and living our faith than to know and embrace this same Gospel of the Kingdom.So what, exactly, did Jesus mean when He said, “The Kingdom is near, repent and believe the good news?”The Younger & t...

What did Jesus mean when he said, "the Kingdom is near?"The Younger and Elder, together with author Robby McAlpine, set out to explore what Kingdom Come meant to Jesus and his first disciples.Drawing on the four Gospels and the book of Acts, as well the writings of George Eldon Ladd, their animated conversations — and run-ins with the crusty Irish Barkeep, the shrewd but wary Proprietress, and the Genesis Café's irrepressibly artistic Barista — make for a t...

"Our weekly Charismatics Anonymous meeting is about to begin. Join me, won't you?"It's like we're caught between a rock and a hard place.We're "continuationists." We believe all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are alive and well and essential for today. But we've also been burned by unbiblical teachings, spiritual abuse, and the gaslighting subculture of pneuma-fomo (fear of missing out on the next great move of the Spirit).We yearn for the Spirit's pr...

Got an IMPOSSIBLE situation? The anxiety it brings can wake you in the middle of a needed night’s sleep and then stalk you in the middle of broad daylight. It can sneak up on you and cast a cloak of fear and concern over your shoulders that you can’t seem to shake no matter how hard you try. It can take you down. Squash all hope. Stop you in your tracks.IMPOSSIBLE. IMPENETRABLE. UNCHANGEABLE. Maybe so . . . until God gets involved. No matter the details of your ci...

A relevant and refreshing book of prayers for teen girls is the latest addition to Hope Lyda’s popular One-Minute Prayers series (more than 825,000 copies sold). Rich with language and examples reflective of their daily life, this gathering of heartfelt prayers will encourage teens to lift up their every need and hope to God.More than 150 prayers will lead young women togive their cares to God and know they are heardreach out to others with compassion and ki...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDo you ever feel left out, lonely, or less than? Learn the secret of belonging, which will help you keep rejections in perspective and be better equipped to foster healthy connections in your relationships.New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection from the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over to the inc...

New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge shatters the stained glass with a compelling portrait of the personality of Jesus.In Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge removes the religious varnish to help readers discover stunning new insights into the humanity of Jesus. He was accused of breaking the law, keeping bad company, heavy drinking. Of being the devil himself. He was so compelling and dangerous they had to kill him. But others loved him pa...

WHO ARE YOU?WHAT DEFINES YOU?WHAT IS YOUR IDENTITY?How you answer those questions affects every aspect of your life: personal, public, and spiritual. So it's vital to get the answer right.Pastor and best-selling author Mark Driscoll believes false identity is at the heart of many struggles—and that you can overcome them by having your true identity in Christ. In Wh o Do You Th i n k Y o

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERYou deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you.Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she's discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to...

What would God say about those who blatantly misrepresent His Holy Spirit; who exchange true worship for chaotic fits of mindless ecstasy; who replace the biblical gospel with vain illusions of health and wealth; who claim to prophesy in His name yet speak errors; and who sell false hope to desperate people for millions of dollars?The charismatic movement has always been a breeding-ground for scandal, greed, bad doctrine, and all kinds of spiritual chicanery. As a ...