A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Disciplemaking in Any Church

Over the last few decades American churches have produced plenty of converts but not as many mature believers. Studies show the majority of Christians don’t even understand the basics of faith. But how do you tackle such a big problem?

Replicate shows church leaders...

From a double-wide trailer on a farm in Georgia to the 2016 Miss America pageant, Betty Maxwell was not a likely contender for the crown. Few people, least of all Betty, thought she’d bring home the title, but she won by being herself—mistakes and all. Miss Unlikely takes you through Betty’s unconventional childhood, the surprising pageant journey, an...

If anything deserves our undivided attention, it's the powerful words of Jesus.  Jesus in Red is a daily devotional, including Jesus's, highlighted words, short meditations, soul-searching questions, and inspiring prayers.Experience God's peace and presence as you reflect on the awe-inspiring teachings of Christ.

Ruth was a vulnerable, widowed woman starting over in a foreign land. Naomi was returning to community. But Ruth, she was setting herself up to be the odd one out her whole life. What gave her the strength to do it? Could it be that she sensed all along that her journey away from Moab was a journey toward home? The story of Ruth is a remarkable...

What does it take to be a great dad?

The world is full of examples of men who weren’t there for their kids. But there are good and even great dads out there, who inspire their children and the men around them to reach for more. How do you become a dad like that—even if your own dad wasn’t such a good example?

In The Dad Difference, Bryan Loritts explores...

Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily Devotions

Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn...

An Evangelism Tool for a New Generation.

 
Today’s seekers are far more likely to be open to prayer than a traditional gospel presentation. This beautifully designed book is unintimidating, inviting, and effective. It’s a seven-day journey through the Lord’s prayer. Each day explores a new petition in the Lord’s prayer and helps show the reader the...

What’s the story behind all those feasts?

It’s hard to know when you read about the Feast of Booths why exactly it matters for your life. What in the world is the Feast of Trumpets supposed to be teaching you? And, in this case, the text itself doesn’t tell you. You need a resource, a guide that can help you understand the cultural significance and how...

In an effort to complete a war his father had planned to win, King Xerxes calls every governor, satrap, and official in his vast kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When they finally leave, he decides on one more week of frivolity, which ends in the banishment of his favorite wife, something he never intended to do. But when he discovers...

Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once more homeless. The orphanage that was her refuge and later her workplace has burned to the ground, and only she and a young orphan girl have escaped. Convinced this must be related to her parents' murders, Evelyn flees with the girl to Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country and finds...

Young CIA officer Talia Inger has reconciled with the man who assassinated her father, but that doesn't mean she wants him hovering over her every move and unearthing the painful past she's trying to put behind her. Still, she'll need him--and the help of his star grifter, Valkyrie--if she hopes to infiltrate the Jungle, the first ever crowdsourced crime...

How can we meet God in our everyday lives? In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Christine Valters Paintner, bestselling author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, shares how living contemplatively with an appreciation for the natural world can make you more aware of the presence of God in every aspect of your life. She explores monks, mystics, and saints...

Are you praying constricted prayers or disruptive ones?

Most prayers are constricted ones. They’re prayers that only focus on one part of the Lord’s Prayer: “give us our daily bread.” They’re usually focused on self and envision God as a heavenly caretaker. Disruptive prayers, on the other hand, are powerful, uncommon, and deeply biblical. They focus on...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Experts project that by the end of this year, more than 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 600,000 will die from the disease.
From the moment of diagnosis, on through the treatment phase, and culminating in either survivorship or death, cancer is an emotionally...

Do you want rich friendships, deep bonds, and healthy connection?

You can have a better relationship with anybody—God, your children, your spouse, or friends. The answers for how to do so are found in Scripture. Counselor James P. Hilt has helped hundreds of people who wanted healthier, happier relationships with his principles derived from the insights...

Do Animals Believe In God? is a story of what some of the creatures of the earth might say if they could speak if asked, “Do you believe in God?” This book is filled with beautiful illustrations of Daniel’s journey.

Daniel decides to go on a journey to ask the creatures he meets whether they believe in God. Each of the creatures has their own special story...

The account of Joseph’s life in the Bible begins with a seventeen year old being sold off as a slave and concludes with that same slave becoming second-in-command of all ancient Egypt. If you have always wanted to know what it would have been like for Joseph in the context of that time in Egypt, then this book is for you. Following the Biblical narrative...

2019 Audie Award finalist in the Faith-Based category 2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner in Christian Fiction

A planet-sized comet is on collision course with Mars, and the government has imposed a cover-up. The White House fears that if the public discovered that deflected bodies—asteroids, planets, or the comet itself—pose a threat to Earth, the...

Many books have been written about the subject of pain and rejection.

However, ITS A BLESSING TO LET GO, is unique because the author presents her personal first-hand experiences on the subject. She has experienced pain right from childhood, gone through it in her adult life, including the tragic death of her son.

However, she has been able to overcome it...

It is 1643.

The bloody English Civil War has been raging for almost a year and Parliament is facing defeat. In desperation, it orders army officer, Francis Hacker, to spearhead an audacious plot to bring down the tyrant, King Charles.

Courageous and loyal, Hacker is drawn into a deadly deceit that could cost him everything he holds most dear…

Can Flex Deal with the Drama?
 
Flex is a football player, not an actor. But he can fake it if it means getting to see KK, the girl he’s dating (sort of—it’s complicated), every day after school for about a month.   
 
This play isn’t for the weak, though. First, Flex has to deal with his nemesis, Actor Boy, the guy who greets girls with kisses on either...

“Everything starts with prayer. Without asking God for love, we cannot possess love, and still less are we able to give it to others.” - Mother Teresa

Prayers have the power to transform our lives, uplift our spirits, and most important, glorify God. This inspiring collection will draw you closer to a loving Savior who wants to hear from you.

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Find More Than Just a Job

Are you in college, just starting in the workforce, or simply trying to figure out what to do with your life? Keep reading.

We all need to pay bills and keep a roof over our head, but real satisfaction comes when we pursue careers filled with meaning and purpose according to God’s plan for our lives.

No matter where you’re at now...

12 Ways God Can Help You
Conquer Anxiety

Do you feel like a cloud of worry follows wherever you go? Do you dread the unknown? In today’s anxiety economy its raising stress levels, it’s no secret that fear is often at the root of our problems.
 
The key to overcoming your anxiety is found in the person of Jesus. He calls us to trust rather than despair—to...

Are you in a season of life where every search for direction, encouragement, or fulfillment seems to come up empty? You thought God had you in a place to thrive and grow, but you are ready to call it quits. There has to be something better.

You don't need a new garden; you just need to learn how to dig! In Acres of Diamonds, pastor and New York Times...

Katie O'Keefe sailed to America to mend her broken heart, but traveling to Oregon puts her in grave danger of its going to smithereens again.

Frontiersman Léon is a complicated man who needs to be alone, but this lively tender-hearted girl puts him at risk of losing his coveted freedom. As they are thrown together in perils of all description, including...

Award-winning Novel…

It started as a story…

…but a mysterious little girl changed everything.

Now, a dragon has come to East Texas and they need a hero.

An Old man rises to a glory he never thought he’d know again, and all because he was coerced into telling little kids a story.

A young boy, a princess, a talking sword and an evil dragon captivate snaggled-tooth...

In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for--fulfilling the recurring dream of his death.

Leah Jones works as a librarian at Camp Forrest, longing to rise...