Wright confronts the perspective that this world doesn’t matter, and that we live only to be in heaven. He shows…
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It is doubtful if, in 1972, those attending one of Jim Cymbala's worship services in a run-down Brooklyn church imagined…
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The Suburban Christian (Al Hsu):
http://thesuburbanchristian.blogspot.com/
What Al says about himself--
Hi, I'm Al Hsu (pronounced "shee"), also known as Albert Y. Hsu. I'm married to Ellen Hsu, and we're the proud parents of Josiah and Elijah. I'm an acquisitions and development editor at InterVarsity Press, working with authors and books in such areas as church & mission, global justice issues, spirituality and cultural engagement.Loud Time (Dave Zimmerman): http://www.loud-time.blogspot.com/
Dave says of himself--I'm a writer and an editor. My books include Deliver Us from Me-Ville ("astonishingly refreshing and helpful," Worship Leader Magazine), Comic Book Character: Unleashing the Hero in Us All ("an instructive delight," Brian McLaren) and the forthcoming Parable of the Unexpected Guest.
Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your minds; then you will know the good, acceptable and perfect will of God. - Romans 12:2
The term ‘paradigm shift’ is popular in this century. It signifies the changing from one way of thinking and doing to another. We breeze along in life thinking a certain way and Boom!, there is a totally different way of seeing the same issue.
This shifting happened to me during my sophomore year in college. I was striving intently to succeed in academics, financially, and in relationships. But I was hitting a wall. The harder I tried the more I fell short. Yet my persistence only caused me to hit the wall harder. I was not a quitter. I would win.
Conversations provides thoughtful, in-depth article treatments of topics aligned around a particular theme. Conversations covers “five continuing themes, each representing an enduring aspect of the soul—thought, emotion, behavior, relationship, and intention.” It is the kind of resource that provides fundamental discussion in discipleship building and incorporates the depth of discussion and authoritative insight that is crucial for individual growth in becoming like Jesus.
Biblical and Practical Approaches to Spiritual Formation by Kenneth Boa
This is one of the best books I have ever read on spiritual formation. It covers twelve different facets of Christian spirituality. Topics covered include (but are not limited to) falling in love with God, cultivating an eternal (versus temporal) perspective, grasping our true identity in Christ, and warfare spirituality. While the book was designed for use as a seminary text, it is very readable for all of the rest of us! I found many profound insights in this book that really did change the way I thought about certain issues.
The Trinity function as farmers of our souls, actively caring for God’s creation: an ongoing, radical reclamation of His creation.…
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The Jesus who calmed a sea of deadly, stormy waves, whose arrival sent thousands of demons cringing and cowering to…
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Eugene Peterson’s book, Eat This Book gets its name from Revelation 10:9-10 when John asks for the scroll containing God’s…
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This Christian apologetics written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1942. Lewis composed a book of letters from…
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I have climbed highest mountains
I have run through the fieldsOnly to be with youOnly to be with you
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What a song! by Jon Foreman. This is a moving reworking of the Lord’s Prayer. Jon Foreman performs this song…
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Is this enough proof?
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Walter Brueggeman gave a remarkable sermon at Duke Chapel on April 5, 2009 in which he discussed the importance of…
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Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts
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You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied…
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Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong
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How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us,…
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Tim Keller discusses the significance of the women and men who saw Jesus die, buried, and resurrected.
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NT Wright discusses the importance of prayer in maintaining a relationship with Jesus.
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Michael Reeves discusses the transformative power of bringing Jesus to the world at the heart of the Reformation.
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The following is an excerpt from an article on The Gospel Coalition website.
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