Reclaiming real life in a world of devicesMaking good choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our children. It's about building character, wisdom, and courage rather than accepting technology's promises of ease and instant gratification. It's about developing our heart, mind, soul, and strength when we're tempted to settle for entertainment and consumer satisfaction. And it's definitel...

A deeply reflective primer on creating meaningful connections, rebuilding abundant communities, and living in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness—from the author of The Tech-Wise Family“A unique exploration of tech’s effect on relationships. Andy is one of my favorite living writers, and I would consider this his best book.”—John Mark Comer, New York Times bestselling author of Practic...

From the author of The Tech-Wise Family'A fascinating and eye-opening book' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making of the Western MindOur greatest need is to be recognised - to be seen, loved, and embedded in rich relationships with the people around us. But for the last century, we've displaced that need with the ease of technology. We've dreamed of power that doesn't require relationship (what the premodern world c...

Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids. Drawing on in-depth original research from the Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows readers t...

Flourishing people are strong and weak.Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living—withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak.We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself...

Pessoas em comunhão com Deus são fortes e fracas. Não apenas fortes, como se fossem apegadas a poder, status e riqueza. Não apenas fracas, como se lhes faltasse o sopro revigorante do Espírito. Mas é nessa combinação entre força e fraqueza, que confronta o senso comum, que o cristão e a cristã podem almejar experimentar o que Jesus denominou vida abundante.Esse abençoado paradoxo é uma condição para avaliar nosso relacionamento com Deus. Quem esbanja regras e modelos inalc...

Você se sente sozinho e perdido em meio a tantas "conexões" que a tecnologia nos oferece? Por mais contraditória que essa pergunta pareça, o fato é que, em um mundo cada vez mais conectado, estamos mais e mais desconectados uns dos outros. Há muito tempo nos sentimos perdidos: solitários, ansiosos, entediados, mesmo com tantas possibilidades, e desconectados, ainda que em meio a infinitos contatos. Em A vida que buscamos, Andy Crouch nos ajuda a entender as razões dessa contradição e mostr...

Midwest Publishing Association Award of ExcellenceOutreach Magazine Resource of the YearForeWord Book of the Year Award Honorable MentionPower corrupts—as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. They too ...

Reclamando la vida real en un mundo de dispositivosTomar las decisiones correctas para nuestra familia en cuanto a la tecnología no significa, simplemente, instalar filtros de internet y limitar el tiempo que nuestros hijos pasan delante de una pantalla. Se trata de desarrollar el carácter, la sabiduría y el valor en vez de aceptar la promesa de que la tecnología nos da de una gratificación fácil e inmediata. Se trata de desarrollar nuestro corazón, mente, al...

Las personas que progresan son, al mismo tiempo, fuertes y débiles.Existen dos tentaciones comunes que nos impiden disfrutar de una vida plena: acomodarnos por miedo a perder la seguridad o aferrarnos a cualquier forma de poder. El verdadero crecimiento, según Andy Crouch, se halla al recorrer un camino por el que debemos actuar tanto con vulnerabilidad como con fortaleza.Esta inusual pareja de actitudes se hace visible en lo...

A deeply reflective primer on creating meaningful connections, rebuilding abundant communities, and living in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness—from the author of The Tech-Wise Family“A unique exploration of tech’s effect on relationships. Andy is one of my favorite living writers, and I would consider this his best book.”—John Mark Comer, New York Times bestselling author of Practic...

Great American Craft Beer takes readers on a passionate and informative journey through the most palate pleasing ales and lagers produced in America today. Built on the inalienable truth that there is a beer out there for everyone, the book directs readers to focus on the flavors they already enjoy tasting, such as sweet fruits, roasted coffee, or bitter hops. More than 80 styles and 340 beer profiles are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations of the beers and bee...