Spiritual Growth Love

Where can we go when the world refuses to see us in our fullness? When culture reduces us to categories and stereotypes and even our churches make us feel like we don’t fit in? If we’re blessed to have an Auntie—someone who, like Jesus, welcomes us wholly and calls us beloved—then we have glimpsed the liberation and divine affirmation of sacred belonging. Time and again, Aunties have offered a model for undoing, becoming, and embracing our identities and deepest beliefs.

In this selective eloquent discussion of God’s amazing love, Pastor Jeff Rogers challenges us to think outside the box of understanding love and to experience it from a higher perspective. Pastor Jeff has a long-standing interest in seeing the Church move in the anointing for healing and deliverance and understanding its role in the salvation of Israel and wrote a book on the matter. He appeared on a TV broadcast network (TBN) for over 17 years, speaking about the things peculiar to the Kingdom of God.

Psychologist, father, and blogger Kelly Flanagan is best known for the beloved letters he writes to his children. Tenderly crafted, Loveable comes across like an extended love letter to the listener, who is all too ready to hear three essential truths: you are enough, you are not alone, and you matter.

Parents and caregivers who want to raise kids in the faith often feel ill-equipped, especially when it comes to talking about the Bible. How do they tell the stories in ways their kids can understand? What do they do with the questions (so many questions!) their kids will ask? And how do they make it something their kids actually want to do? Wonder addresses these pain points by combining creative Bible storytelling for kids, fun and engaging conversation prompts for families, and key contextual information for adults.

The role of organized religion in our society is undergoing monumental changes. Church attendance is decreasing at unprecedented rates. At the same time, there is an increase in the number of people who identify as “spiritual but not religious.” Clearly, the need for religion remains as strong as ever, yet more and more, people are seeking spirituality elsewhere. Why? What accounts for these trends? Can organized religion still play a valuable role in today’s world?

Strengthen your marriage with empathy, spiritual connection, and resilience—without feeling overwhelmed.

How to find your best fit. Whether you grew up going to church twice on Sundays or never set foot in a church at all, finding and sinking your roots into a church community is crucial to your spiritual well-being. Finding the right church home can be a huge challenge, and also a lot of fun. Kevin and Sherry Harney point out that, while no church is perfect, some will fit you better than others. They show what a healthy church looks like, how to handle hot issues facing churches today, and how to determine whether a church's unique worship style will inspire or distract you.

Whether a person is searching for their calling or wholeheartedly pursuing their life's purpose, Live Love Lead will help them navigate a faith path that is all their own and discover unique gifts tailored perfectly for their journey. How do people experience the best life that God intends for them? The answer lies in understanding that the Christian life is an adventure, and that they only have to follow the greatest Guide who ever walked the path of life - Jesus.

Fighting against an addiction to pornography while trying his best to live as a Christian, Matthew Robert Payne is a sinner who has gone through a lot in his efforts to conquer the challenges that life throws at him. In his memoir he speaks of his battle to overcome the past and ensure that he will walk in the future in the grace of God. Yes, there are days when the darkness seems to be gaining ground, but he perseveres and keeps a tight hold to his faith.

Andrew Forrest unfolds a simple framework that applies to every single relationship in our lives. Listeners will be inspired and prepared to risk and reach out to others, even or especially when they are afraid of those who are different or when they risk being misunderstood. They will learn how—if they choose—to transform those relationships into friendships of mutual respect. More than that, Love Goes First provides profound insights into the love of God, and they will have a new awe and appreciation for the steps God is taking to redeem the world he has made.

Through the Valley by Amaris Grace is an inspiring and heartfelt exploration of faith, perseverance, and God’s unchanging love. Written for those walking through life’s hardest moments, this audiobook serves as a guide to finding hope and strength amidst trials.

Connecting to Create is a beginner's guide for those seeking ways to invite God back into their healing and to light their creative spark. It's for those looking to bring more creativity and inner peace into their day-to-day lives. There is a message in here for all spiritual seekers regardless of religion, and that message is centered on the power of God’s love.

Through the Veil is a transformative journey of faith, spiritual battles, and the overwhelming power of God’s presence. It recounts the true experiences of the author as she navigates the supernatural challenges in her life, particularly in an apartment filled with unsettling spiritual activity. From unexplained phenomena and visions to encounters with spirits and a demon, the author’s journey unveils the reality of the unseen realm and the strength found in God’s Word and promises.

Singleness, regardless of its duration, is an experience shared by all. Marriage is experienced by some. For Christians, however, neither singleness nor marriage are end products, for they both point towards the glorious endgame when Christ becomes one with His church. So, how do we prepare for this wondrous day with the ultimate Bridegroom? Jeanette uses her experience of being a same-sex attracted woman with gender dysphoria to explore the Christian's call to a radical counter-cultural life.

Discover the life you were meant to live with Faith, purpose, and courage. What would it look like to live with unwavering purpose, to love without holding back, and to lead with quiet strength in a world full of noise? Live Love Lead is an invitation to move beyond the surface and embrace the deeper calling God has placed on your life. Through heartfelt stories, biblical truth, and honest reflection, this book encourages you to release fear, resist the pressure to perform, and step into the kind of life only God can shape.

A Bible study guide for growth in personal contact with God, this book is filled with teaching, scripture, and amazing historical examples of people that have heard God’s voice....

Author Chris Blake has revised and updated his best-selling book of a decade ago. Do you have questions? Do you have doubts? Have you been hurt? Are you aching for something more? Great. You qualify to take the journey this life-changing book defines.

My book is about disappointment, love, pain, betrayal, and success. My dream was to finish high school in 1974 and go straight to college. I had a minor setback. My high school sweetheart was pregnant. I had a decision to make, either go to college or find a job. This was the most important decision I had to make in my life. But I chose to take care of my unborn child. I had to put college on hold. So at the age of eighteen, I married her.

There may be no more powerful desire in the human heart than to be loved. And not just loved, but loved anyway. In spite of what we've done or left undone, in spite of the ways we have failed or floundered. We long for an unconditional, lavish love that we know intrinsically we don't deserve. If you are tired, sad, yet always longing, best-selling author Jared C. Wilson has incredible news for you: that kind of love actually exists, and it is actually something you can experience - whether or not you're in a romantic relationship.

Let yourself be carried on the wings of love. Surrendering to love is both necessary and beautiful. To let yourself be loved means to trust without reservation that love will do with you what you most long for. Your soul has already moved towards union with the heart of God. Now it recognizes that it was created to be loved and for nothing else. Therefore, let love fill you fully and do what it knows how to do. Enjoy being carried on the shoulders of love.