Reading this book by pastor, author, and counselor Nicole Unice felt like a much-needed relational and communication boot camp. She teaches readers how to lean in during pivotal moments of conflict to experience “miracle moments” of growth and healing. (Companion Bible study also available).
Read MoreLawyer and author Justin Earley offers practical guidance for re-framing the habits that fill our days and shape our hearts. With refreshing candor and a succinct writing style, Earley makes a compelling argument about the impact of our “automatic behaviors.” For anyone concerned about spiritual formation, technology’s soul impact, and the power of our choices, check it out.
Read MoreBy humbly and authentically sharing his personal experiences in life and prayer, Miller helps us to get real about our preconceptions, misconceptions, and even ignorance about our conversations with God. He skillfully shows us how to make prayer a vital and valuable part of everyday life - helping us see that the “work” of prayer isn’t work at all.
Read MoreEugene H. Peterson encourages readers to continue in the ancient and valuable tradition of "praying everything they lived and living everything they prayed over the long haul." Using the Psalms the Israelites sang on the ascent to Jerusalem for festivals as a guide, he walks us through critical areas of growth and formation on the Christian pilgrimage. Topics include work, happiness, obedience, perseverance, hope, and more.
Read MoreAuthor & pastor Tim Keller penned this book during the early phases of the pandemic while undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. His calm voice of faith, trust, and reason, particularly during such a difficult season, is incredibly inspiring. He points us to the Source of all hope - the resurrection of Christ - and explains how that hope permeates and changes everything, now and in the future.
Read MoreJustin Earley takes the lessons of his book, The Common Rule, and applies them to parenting. In his words, “…by changing our knee-jerk reactions to ordinary situations, we uncover different ways of letting God’s grace guide our hearts - and our children’s hearts - into new patterns of life together.” (p. 8) Helpful for grandparents & couples as well.
Read MoreBecause emotions are such an integral part of our human design, it would seem logical that we should intuitively understand them. But, to the contrary, many factors influence our awareness and experience of emotions. Husband and wife Tristen & Jonathan Collins offer this helpful guide to help readers unpack feelings in a way that leads to emotional health and flourishing and a deeper connection to God.
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