God loves you unconditionally . . . but could it be true that some of His promises have strings attached?In the groundbreaking tradition of Not a Fan and Jesus > Religion comes this provocative new book from pastor and debut author Rusty George.Beginning with the Old Testament and walking through the life of Jesus, Rusty unpacks seven core promises of God—and reveals what you need to do in order to unlock them. What is it God wants...

You've prayed about it. Now what?Though none of us pray enough, we all pray some. There eventually comes a moment when we get desperate enough to cry out to God. We pour out our prayers, making confessions, promises, and deals, then we say "Amen." And we wait. And wait. Sometimes the silence is deafening, and we question whether God hears us or not. We wonder if our prayers ever got past the ceiling, if he's even there, or if he is waiting on us to do something. So ...

You are not the sum of what other people think of you. You are more than your victories or your mistakes. You, like John, are the one Jesus loves.The apostle John grew up just like us. People handed him a ready list of labels—the brother of James, a Jew, a fisherman, a hothead—but then Jesus gave him a new direction in life. Writing about these events many years later, John referred to himself using a curious label. He always writes as "the one Jesus loved." Many wo...

New Christians are full of questions. What now? How do I become more like Jesus? Where do I start making changes in my life? What does God want from me?This little book has the answers, based on Micah 6:8 (NIV): "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Pastor Rusty George explains that Christianity doesn't have to be complicated. In this one verse God has revealed the simple, practical path to following Jesus.

We've made following Jesus far too complex. We don't know what to do with all the things in the Bible that seem necessary, so we make them into a to-do list: love others, forgive those who hurt you, have joy, be patient, stay faithful, give to the hurting, serve in your church, pray without ceasing, confess your sins, and on and on. These are all great things, but is a checklist really what Jesus intended when he said, "Follow me"?More than two thousand years ago, the prophet Micah...

Community Is the Surprising Solution to Your Self-Help NeedsExercise. Eat right. Share your faith. Produce fruit for God. Oh, and try to relax. Ever feel like trying to succeed is all about you? Or that trying to "die to yourself" only makes you more self-focused?The Bible certainly has a lot to say about "me," but it has much more to say about "we." In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible where the two words "let us" are used. Let us not give up ...

God loves you unconditionally . . . but could it be true that some of His promises have strings attached? In the groundbreaking tradition of Not a Fan and Jesus > Religion comes this provocative new book from pastor and debut author Rusty George. Beginning with the Old Testament and walking through the life of Jesus, Rusty unpacks seven core promises of God?and reveals what you need to do in order to unlock them. What is it God wants from you? When you do it, what can you trust He will the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLearn the secret to making wise, biblical decisions that will put God first, give real peace in your life, and bring out the best you.Are you tired of living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Do you find yourself unable to say no even when you should? Are you stuck under the weight of endless demands and responsibilities?...

Not a Fan has already called more than one million readers to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple--moving from fan to follower in their relationship with Jesus.After years of serving God, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman had a startling revelation: for too long, he had been living as a fan of Jesus; someone who tried to make Christianity seem as appealing, comfortable, and convenient as he possibly could to ...

Are you tired of life as usual?Done with feeling exhausted, or worse, bored? Ready to trade your issues and hang-ups for greater intimacy and fulfillment? Then it’s time you did some digging for biblical “bling” and discovered the shining secrets to life in God’s kingdom. Rachel’s writing is lighthearted and even fun, but she’s serious about helping you uncover biblical secrets that can make your life shine. This book will help you:• Overcome the comparisons and competitive ...

Why do so many of our conversations with one another lead to misunderstanding and hurt feelings? Brady Boyd turns to the example of Jesus Christ to show that the health of our conversations can be only as vibrant as the health of our interactions with Go****d.In Speak Life, Boyd explores:How to tune into God in order to tune up your relationshipsHow to listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in conversationWhy healthier self-...

Are you sometimes perplexed with Jesus’s teaching? Do you really want what he wants? Bestselling author Kyle Idleman reveals that the key to the abundant life Jesus promised lies in embracing His inside-out way of life.As he examines Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, Kyle unpacks the many counter-intuitive truths, including: brokenness is the way to wholeness, mourning is the path to blessing, and emptiness is required in order to know true fullness. Ultimately you will discover how Jes...