NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God. “One of the most important books I have read in a decade . . . If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change.”—Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.  This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did. Read more

“I have read no book that more carefully, thoroughly, and tenderly displays Christ’s heart.” —Paul David Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries; author, New Morning Mercies and My Heart Cries Out Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today. Read more

ECPA Bestseller! Over 100,000 copies sold!Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God's Word―and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances.In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we're often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more.Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish. In The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. She teaches that God's Word will satisfy us for all eternity.Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom. Read more

No man will get anywhere in life without discipline―and growth in godliness is no exception.Seasoned pastor R. Kent Hughes’s inspiring and bestselling book Disciplines of a Godly Man―now updated with fresh references and suggested resources―is filled with godly advice aimed at helping men grow in the disciplines of prayer, integrity, marriage, leadership, worship, purity, and more.With biblical wisdom, memorable illustrations, and engaging study questions, this practical guide will empower men to take seriously the call to godliness and direct their energy toward the things that matter most. Read more

Experiencing God Bible Study Book includes revised printed content for 12 sessions, personal study between group sessions, and applicable Scripture. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session. Over the years, God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. This new edition is revised, updated, and ready to help you again—or for the very first time—experience your Creator. God is inviting you into an intimate love relationship through which He reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. When you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom. Then you will experience God doing through you what only He can do. Session Topics: God’s Will for Your Life Looking to God God Pursues a Love Relationship Love and God’s Invitation God Speaks, Part 1 God Speaks, Part 2 The Crisis of Belief Adjusting Your Life to God Experiencing God Through Obedience God’s Will and the Church Kingdom People Experiencing God in Your Daily Life Features: 12 sessions of Bible study content New illustrations, fresh stories, and updated language New video teaching featuring Richard and Mike Blackaby Assignments for personal and spiritual growth between small group sessions Benefits: Learn to discern when God is speaking to you. Recognize God’s activity around you. Adjust your life to God and His ways. Identify what God wants to do through you. Respond to God’s activity in your life. Find where God is working and join Him. Be conformed into the image of God. Look to God, listen to Him, and watch for what his directives are. Obey God in every area of your life. Gain an understanding of what Scripture teaches about interacting with God. Adjust your life to be more fully used by God. Follow us and discover more Experiencing God products in the Lifeway Brand Store.   Read more

Read by the author.Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story today? If you're weary from the struggle and ready to experience life as God intended, this book will help you explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus.There is an Enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about. Do you know how he wages war? Do you know how he targets you specifically? He's the Villain who wants to change your story in the hopes you live isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated.Satan has waged a war with the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and his sole desire is to keep you from God's goodness. He knows that he has been defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection, but until the final battle when he is cast into hell for eternity, he and his demons roam the earth like a roaring lion looking for anyone to devour. He is far more disruptive to our lives than we realize, and it's time to take action. In Your Story Has a Villain, bestselling author Jonathan "JP" Pokluda will help you:Stand against the thief of life, who wants to take you out.Understand the tactics the Enemy utilizes in your life.Align yourself with God through prayer as you battle each day.Rely on the truth and power of Scripture to counter the Enemy's lies and accusations.Know that Jesus has already defeated Satan, so you can live victoriously.Yes, your story has a villain, an unseen enemy disrupting your life more than you realize. But remember the hero, Jesus Christ, who came so that we may "have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). We know the grim, eternal outcome for Satan and his demons, but the battle still rages. Are you ready to fight back, find freedom from sin and toxic thinking, and walk in the abundant life available to you? Read more

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MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!A road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative.Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Even though he was the pastor of a growing church, he did what most people do--avoid conflict in the name of Christianity; ignore his anger, sadness, and fear; use God to run from God; and live without boundaries.Eventually God awakened him to a biblical integration of emotional health and the spiritual practice of slowing down and quieting your life for to experience a firsthand relationship with Jesus. It created nothing short of a spiritual revolution in Scazzero, in his church, and now in thousands of other churches.In this updated edition, Scazzero shares new stories and principles as he outlines his journey and the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then he provides seven biblical, reality-tested steps to become emotionally mature:Become your authentic selfBreak the power of the pastLet go of power and controlSurrender to your limitsStop to breathe by practicing rest and SabbathLearn new skills to love wellLove Christ above all elsePlus, check out the full line of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality books dedicated to many different key areas of life. Workbooks, study guides, curriculum, and Spanish editions are also available. Read more

A weekly Bible study for women devoted to Jesus’s life and teachings, featuring daily reading plans, prompts, reflections, and prayers to grow in faith and love with Jesus in every moment and season.Women of faith can strengthen their relationship with Jesus and grow closer to God in faith and love. With clear guidance, explanations, and genuine reflections in this Bible study for women, Walk with Jesus provides a yearlong Bible study and guide to receive Jesus’s life teachings and blessings to bloom and flourish as a woman of God.52 WEEKS OF BIBLE STUDY WITH GUIDED SCRIPTURE AND READING PLANS–dive deep into Jesus’s life in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.PLENTY OF WRITING SPACE—jot down prayers, innermost thoughts, and personal notes for encouraging intimate conversations with Jesus. PROMPTS TO REFLECT AND APPLY—hear what Jesus is speaking into women’s hearts and draw meaning from the sacred text. AFFIRMING KEY VERSES & PRAYERS—meditate on God’s truths to remind women that Jesus is always near. Confide in him and focus on what’s most important throughout the week. Read more

Inspired by John Mark Comer’s New York Times bestseller Practicing the Way, this official companion to the Practicing the Way Course is an eight-session introduction to following Jesus in the modern era.The Practicing the Way Course, available free online, is designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. This full-color companion guide helps you practice, reflect, and dialogue with your community as you walk through the Course together to experience real, lasting transformation. Inside, you’ll find resources like:Helpful tips to get the most out of each session of the Course Supplemental resources to dive deeper after each session Real-life exercises to help put each session into practice Additional prayers and liturgies Read more

Connect with God by Delighting in His WordOur lives feel stuffed to the brink, overrun by work and home responsibilities, overwhelmed by jam-packed schedules, and overly distracted by the siren call of our smartphones. It's no wonder that we struggle to spend time in God's Word, or that when we do, we don't know where to start. Instead of a momentary delight, we need soul-satisfying sustenance from our Bible reading that fuels our deep longing to grow in godliness.In Sweeter than Honey, Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs of Well-Watered Women teach us the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to your life. Discover three principles that can be applied every time you open God’s Word: gather knowledge, digest the big ideas, and grow in godliness. As you develop these principles, you’ll experience the challenging but transformative work of building a deeper relationship with God through the pages of his Word.In this Bible study, designed for both individuals and groups, readers will:Learn how to study Scripture to build trust and intimacy with GodFind different study methods for the various seasons of lifeUnderstand the importance of context, genre, and Biblical theologyGrow in their love for God’s life-changing WordSweeter than Honey will encourage you to cultivate both discipline and delight in God's Word, growing your confidence to engage with Scripture in a refreshed and transformative way."How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Ps. 119:103) Read more

With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?” A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt’s painting in light of his own life journey, he evokes a powerful drama of the classic parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son’s return, the father’s restoration of sonship, the elder son’s resentfulness, and the father’s compassion. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as God loves, and to be loved as God’s beloved, will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and is here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times. Read more

With over 3 million sold, The Storytells the grandest, most compelling story of all time!God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version, and printed in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption—and this story’s true!Features:Selections from the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible are arranged chronologicallyShort transitions between each chapter to connect the reader to the continuing storyTimelines of Bible eventsForeword by Max Lucado and Randy FrazeeList of characters and who they areDiscussion questions for each chapterExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface11.5-point print sizeThe Story can be read on its own, used in a small group, or as part of the 31-week church wide-campaign. Companion curriculum is also available.Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy to read. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. Read more

One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us today? Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Dietrich Bonhoeffer answers these timeless questions by providing a seminal reading of the dichotomy between "cheap grace" and "costly grace." "Cheap grace," Bonhoeffer wrote, "is the grace we bestow on ourselves...grace without discipleship....Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the girl which must be asked for, the door at which a man must know....It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life."The Cost of Discipleship is a compelling statement of the demands of sacrifice and ethical consistency from a man whose life and thought were exemplary articulations of a new type of leadership inspired by the Gospel, and imbued with the spirit of Christian humanism and a creative sense of civic duty. Read more

Counter the lies that keep you from abundant living.Satan is the master deceiver; his lies are endless. And the lies Christian women believe are at the root of most of their struggles. "Many women live under a cloud of personal guilt and condemnation," says Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. "Many are in bondage to their past. Others are gripped by fear of rejection and a longing for approval. Still others are emotional prisoners."In this bestseller, Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God's grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan's deceptions: God's truth! Read more

You can become the woman God wants you to beDonna Partow has a secret for you--you can be a modern Proverbs 31 woman! In Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be, Partow gives you inspiration and practical direction to move you closer to that goal with purpose and passion. During this 90-day journey, you will walk the path toward better living in specific areas, including● faith and spirituality● family relationships● health● business● home management● ministry● and morePartow's holistic plan includes all parts of your life--physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual--and will help you deepen your relationship with God, live out his will for your life, and take your faith into the world. The practical action steps will help you grow in character today, even as you set attainable goals for the future. You can become the woman God wants you to be. Let this powerful guide renew your energy and determination. Read more

New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan’s all-time bestselling title, Crazy Love, explores a radical new way to look at God’s relentless love.   Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not, we all know something's wrong.   Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. For individual or small-group study, check out Living Crazy Love, a ten-week interactive workbook that serves as a companion to Crazy Love. You can learn more about Crazy Love at www.crazylovebook.com. This interactive study guide includes a free QR code and URL to access all ten videos, plus additional content for engaging study as a group or on your own. To aid you in your planning, following are the session titles and video run times: 1          Stop Praying                                        9:14 2          You Might Not Finish This Chapter     8:22 3          Crazy Love                                           6:16 4          Profile of the Lukewarm                     8:30 5          Serving Leftovers to a Holy God         8:07 6          When You're in Love                           6:45 7          Your Best Life…Later                           7:39 8          Profile of the Obsessed                       6:29 9          Who Really Lives That Way?               7:16 10        The Crux of the Matter                       4:56 Read more

2021 ECPA Award Finalist in the Christian Living Category“An instant spiritual classic.” ―Christianity TodayIs prayer the most challenging area of your Christian journey? It doesn’t have to be. Pete Greig, one of the founders of 24-7 Prayer International, is passionate about introducing people to simple, honest, relevant conversations with God.How to Pray is a raw, real, and remarkable how-to-guide on prayer for everyone―from the committed follower of Jesus to the skeptic and the scared. Full of biblically sound wisdom, How to Pray will offer honest encouragement and real-life methods to refresh your spirit, revitalize your faith, and help you practice life-giving and lifechanging prayer.Revolutionize your prayer life by learning how to:Start prayingKeep prayer simpleAsk God for things through intercessory prayerCope with unanswered prayerPray without words through contemplative prayerHear GodYou will also be inspired by the power of prayer through the stories of Corrie Ten Boom, Joni Eareckson Tada, Saint Patrick, and many more.How to Pray is designed to be used with The Prayer Course (a free video curriculum), making it useful for personal, small group, or church-wide reading.“Pete Greig is a respected authority on exactly this kind of praying: simple, honest, straightforward, from the heart. How to Pray will get you started on a lifelong, and life-giving, practice.” ―Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of Circle Maker“I’m so grateful for this book. Pete’s passion and fervor for intercession is contagious. Get this book. Read this book. Live this book.” ―Brady Boyd, author and senior pastor at New Life Church“For everyone who’s wondered how to move the experience of prayer from distant to personal and powerful, How to Pray provides a starting point for new and seasoned believers alike.” ―Nicole Unice, author of Help! My Bible is Alive!“Pete Grieg has written the prayer masterpiece for today. It is an easy-to-follow, easy-to-practice manifesto of prayer for everyday life.” ―Craig Springer, author and executive director of Alpha USA Read more

Are you growing or just going through the motions?Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intentionality, perseverance, and a deep relationship with God. BECOMING mature: A Practical Guide for Disciples of Jesus by Matik Nicholls is a transformative resource for believers seeking real growth and a deeper walk with Christ.Drawing from decades of personal struggle, failure, and redemption, Nicholls offers a real-world guide to spiritual maturity. Once a church leader trapped in secret sin, he walked away from his faith—until a life-changing encounter with God’s radical love led him home.Now a discipleship coach, Bible plan creator, and spiritual formation teacher, Nicholls walks readers through the stages of growth, addressing identity, intimacy with God, wholeness, dependence, resilience and purposeRooted in scripture and personal experience, BECOMING mature challenges you to move beyond superficial faith into a life of deep trust, radical love, and unwavering discipleship to Jesus.No matter which stream of the faith you are from, whether you're a new believer, battling stagnation, or seeking more of God, this book provides practical tools to help you grow.Written with hard-won wisdom from life’s trenches, this is for those ready to break free and mature in Christ.Start living with purpose, power, and maturity! Read more

Discover how God used ordinary men, Jesus's twelve chosen disciples, to change the world, and how He can accomplish the same thing through you.You don't have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples, whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Join bestselling author John MacArthur in Twelve Ordinary Men as he draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original disciples for today's modern disciple, you! Jesus chose ordinary men--fishermen, tax collectors, political zealots--and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from people who were otherwise unremarkable. The twelve disciples weren't the stained-glass saints we imagine. On the contrary, they were truly human, all too prone to mistakes, misstatements, wrong attitudes, lapses of faith, and bitter failure. Simply put, they were flawed people, just like us. But under Jesus' teaching and touch, they became a force that forever changed the world.MacArthur takes you into the inner circle of the disciples--their selection, their training, their personalities, and their incredible impact. As MacArthur took a closer look at the lives of the twelve disciples, he found himself asking difficult questions along the way, including:Why did Jesus pick each of the twelve disciples?How did Jesus teach them everything he could in just eighteen short months?Can the lessons that Jesus taught the disciples can still influence our faith today?In Twelve Ordinary Men, you'll learn that disciples are living proof that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. As you get to know the men who walked with Jesus, you'll see that if he can accomplish his purposes through them, he can do the same through you. Read more