Not a Fan Updated and Expanded
Not a Fan Updated and Expanded

Author: Kyle Idleman

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0310344727

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Not a Fan has already called more than one million readers to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple--moving from fan to follower in their relationship with Jesus. After years of serving God, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman had a startling revelation: for too long, he had been living as a fan of Jesus; someone who tried to make Christianity seem as appealing, comfortable, and convenient as he possibly could to others. Idleman decided something had to change--he needed to embark on the journey of becoming a completely committed follower of God, not just a fan. Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice, while followers are all in and completely committed to Christ. Not a Fan gives you the tools you need to determine exactly where you stand when it comes to your relationship with Jesus. No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness and a touch of humor, Idleman invites you to: Examine your relationship with God Determine if you're following Jesus or just following the rules Pray the way Jesus prayed Start truly living for the one who gave his all for you This expanded and updated version of Not a Fan also includes a new introduction and an entirely new chapter about how to practically live out the book's core message. Join Idleman as he challenges you to take an honest look at your relationship with Jesus and discover what it really means to be a follower.

Total Surrender
Total Surrender

Author: Matthew Terrill

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2014-04

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1460232003

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Why is it such a struggle for us to surrender everything to God? What does surrendering to God even look like and how are we supposed to do it? Why is it so hard for us to live the life that Jesus died to give us? Is life really supposed to be one constant struggle after another? One of the hardest things to do in life is to let go, giving God everything and never looking back. Laying it all down, never picking it up is the only way we can walk through this dark unfair world shinning and burning brightly for Jesus. Wanting control over our lives is the struggle that many Christians face and the turmoil of that fight is constantly lurking deep in our hearts. For many know what to do, but few actually do it: surrender. When a person holds onto frustration, bitterness, and the injustices of life their pain slowly evolves into chains that hold him down, disabling him to walk through life with peace, love, joy, and compassion. The only way to truly live is to die to our selfish nature every day and cast all of our burdens at the feet of Jesus.

Surrender!
Surrender!

Author: Fr. Larry Richards

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor

Published: 2011-09-14

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1612782043

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Question your assumptions. Burst from your comfort zone. Experience the one-of-a-kind spiritual shock therapy of Fr. Larry Richards for effective Christian living. A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, and retreat master, Fr. Richards will challenge you to let go of attachments, assumptions, and excuses that hold you back and give yourself more fully to God. What is it in your life that you hold on to so tightly that you can't surrender it in order to receive everything God wants to give you? Take a plunge with the tough-love life coach we all wish we had. Surrender yourself. Take a free fall of faith and allow Jesus to to catch you.

A Lifestyle of Surrender
A Lifestyle of Surrender

Author: Erin Lonon

Publisher: Dayelight Publishers

Published: 2023-04-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781958443323

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What happens when God asks you to surrender something in one season that was a gift from him in another season? Or, maybe he is asking you to surrender your timeline, your expectations or your will. But because you think you know better than God, you continue to try and do things your own way. How will you respond when your obedience is tied into you surrendering the very thing you want to hold onto? Erin knows all too well what it is like to surrender many areas of her life. She didn't expect that a year of obedience would lead to a lifestyle of surrender. However, she has learned firsthand there is freedom found through surrendering to the one who always has her back. Through this book, Erin's hope for you is to experience the freedom that comes from living a surrendered and obedient life.

I Give Up
I Give Up

Author: Laura Story

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0785226303

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Most of us long to be in control—of our schedule, our relationships, and our future. Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams? But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision. And again and again she learned that even in the midst of shattered dreams, God’s plan brought greater joy than she could have imagined. Now the Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save” shares her powerful story of finding blessing in her deepest pain. In, I Give Up, Laura explores: How to delight in God’s gifts no matter your circumstances. Why waiting on God is a daily decision, not a step-by-step process. The strength we find from meditating on God’s Word. Why surrendering to God leads to reconciliation with others. How the things we consider to be losses are ways for God to display his glory. As Laura writes, she no longer wants to be in control of her life. She wants to be rooted in the God who is in control. I Give Up will help you Discover a deeper life of worship, a fuller life of joy, and a freer life of true surrender as you open your hands to God. And give up.

Conquer Through Surrender
Conquer Through Surrender

Author: Pete Robertson

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2018-09-14

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1641407638

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Jesus's desire for every Christian is to see that He is actively working within their daily lives and that His power evident in everything they do. Many Christians view Jesus more from a religious responsibility rather than from a relational point of view. With this relational mind-set, we can learn the practical understanding of how to thrive in every moment that God has given us. Life itself has a lot of ups and downs and to live holy in the midst of everything falling apart can sometimes seem impossible. Pete weaves his story with God's story by bringing a fresh relevant approach to the topic of surrender. Conquer through Surrender will help the follower of Christ learn to see everything from God's eternal perspective. As a Christian, you will receive practical ways to live holy when daunting circumstance arises. You will also explore why you have acted and reacted in certain ways in the past and what you can do to gain victory when trials arise in the future. How we think about God, will ultimately determine how we live for Him. Conquer through Surrender builds a strong framework for practical day-by-day Christian living.

The Posture of Submission
The Posture of Submission

Author: Melissa Cade Sikes

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2024-04-19

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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You may be single, separated, divorced, or widowed and think this topic has nothing to do with you. Think again. No matter your marital status, everyone is called to a life of submission. So ready yourself as you accept the twenty-one-day challenge to live a life of submission to God and experience the transforming power of Christ in your life. “Humility is the first step to submission. When our motives of impure ambitions and pride are the driving force, we can’t see others above ourselves. But when we put the needs of others above our own, the goal of humility can easily be accomplished.” Melissa Sikes is a former award-winning newspaper journalist, teacher, and coach. She lives in North Carolina with her husband James and her two stepchildren.

The Magic of Surrender
The Magic of Surrender

Author: Kute Blackson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0593189108

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From one of the boldest voices in the world of personal growth and motivation, a guide to moving past inner struggle to discover the power of relinquishing control. Too often we limit our lives by putting conditions on them. We think things should go a certain way, and when they don't, we hold on to what isn't working, reinforcing what is causing us pain and affirming our lack of trust in the universe. There is another way: We can harness the power of relinquishing control and discover more purpose and meaning in our lives. After the passing of Kute Blackson's mother in 2017, he discovered that the powerful lesson his mother had been modeling her whole life had always been at the heart of his own teachings--he just hadn't realized it. What was that keen insight? Surrender isn't passive. It isn't giving up. It's strong and courageous. It's about tapping in. In this inspiring book, Blackson traces how surrender was a key factor in the lives of so many great people throughout history, and shows readers how they can move past self-imposed barriers in their lives to discover the freedom and possibility on the other side of surrender.

Surrender
Surrender

Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0802479936

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For a Christian, waving the white flag doesn’t mean, “I give up!” It means, “Victory at last!” Struggling with stubborn habits? Secret sin? Spiritual strongholds? The key isn’t how committed you are to the battle—it’s how surrendered you are to God. This truth can be your breakthrough, the first step towards a deeper, richer, victorious spiritual life. With her compelling mix of profound biblical insight and personal example, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth reveals why it is only when you surrender your heart, your soul, your body, your ambitions—everything—to God that He can fully help you triumph. You can win that battle. You can have that victory. But not until you learn to surrender. Surrender is the second book in The Revive Our Hearts Series, which has sold well over 240,000 copies! With study questions at the end of each chapter, it is ideal for personal or small group study.