A book of hope that leads readers beyond the frustration and guilt of trying to please others to the charming, liberating grace of God. For the growing number of people who feel that life should be more than grim-faced religion, this book offers a glorious alternative--the truth that sets us free. Swindoll is the bestselling author of Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life.
Age Range: 8 and up Fear drives me forward as I rush down a rocky path in Jerusalem, trying to sort things out even as dusk makes it harder to hurry. Am I really an American girl, cast back to the time of Jesus? Or a delusional Jewish teen, plagued with visions of a place called America, thousands of years in the future? I don't know anymore. But I do know that something awful is about to happen to my Jesus: they're going to arrest him tonight, and kill him. No one believes me; they think I'm crazy. So it's up to me to save him, hurrying down this dark path toward Gethsemane, toward the turning point of all history, the attempt to kill Jesus . . . toward the uncertainty of whether I can actually manage to change the future.
Life is tough. It's that simple. If you don't agree, you haven't lived long enough, because when we stop to think about the trials that life sends our way, it's always something! Despite our deep-seated and very natural desire for a trouble-free, happy, secure existence, Christians everywhere face family struggles, financial crises, debilitating diseases, and crushing disappointments. So what do you do when life gets so tough you think you can't endure another minute? If you're feeling . . . Sandwiched between aging parents who need your help and teenagers with demanding schedules; Stretched beyond your limits at work, trying to survive the next round of corporate downsizing; Dazed and emotionally bruised after your spouse walked out on the marriage you thought would last for a lifetime . . . This Getting Through the Tough Stuff Workbook offers help and hope! Based on Chuck Swindoll's characteristic insight, humor, and powerful yet gentle teaching style, this workbook delivers a strong message of encouragement, hope, faith, and the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. This practical resource will help you to get through the tough times of life. Perfect for personal devotions, small-group Bible studies, and church curriculum, this workbook offers special features including "Getting to the Root," which explores biblical words and concepts, and "Taking Truth to Heart," which guides you into personal reflection and application.
The Grace Awakening called all Christians to wake up and reject living in such legalistic, performance-oriented bondage. The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other "religion" on the face of the earth. Now, in this ground-breaking Workbook, filled with questions, exercises, journaling ideas, and scriptures to explore, Charles Swindoll teaches you how to start living a grace-filled life. Freedom and joy-not lists and demands and duties-await all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
In THE CHURCH AWAKENING, Charles Swindoll discusses the challenges, struggles, and priorities of the church in the twenty-first century. He reveals the problems inherent in the entertainment-based postmodern church and shows how a return to biblical teaching will restore its strength and impact. Now being replaced by a feel-good message instead of what Christians need to know to stand strong in a world that's lost its way--Swindoll exposes the problems of--and solutions for--the postmodern evangelical church. Just as he opened readers' eyes with his bold statements in The Grace Awakening, now he offers a straightforward volume revealing how to reestablish a life-altering church with Christ as Lord and Master. Illuminating and empowering, THE CHURCH AWAKENING will ignite a revolution in the way Christians "do church" for years to come.
A new edition of the #1 NYT’s bestseller by Mark Nepo, who has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time” and “a consummate storyteller.” Philosopher-poet and cancer survivor Mark Nepo opens a new season of freedom and joy—an escape from deadening, asleep-at-the wheel sameness—that is both profound and clarifying. His spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. Reading his poetic prose is like being given second sight, exposing the reader to life's multiple dimensions, each one drawn with awe and affection. The Book of Awakening is the result of Nepo’s journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo's words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. Each entry is accompanied by an exercise that will surprise and delight the reader in its mind-waking ability.
Learn to awaken to God’s Spirit today and every day by studying the Book of Acts with Melissa Spoelstra. Whether it’s because of distractions, busyness, or a case of the blahs, we can experience a drift toward indifference in our spiritual lives. We have a need for an ongoing spiritual awakening if we want to become more aware of God’s presence and activity in our everyday lives. In Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life, a six-week study of the Book of Acts by Melissa Spoelstra, you will journey with the first followers of Jesus and witness the birth and growth of the early church through spiritual awakening to the power of God’s Spirit, message, freedom, grace, mission, and direction. From their experiences you will learn postures that will help you attune your own spiritual heart to experience God’s presence, hear God’s voice, and see God at work all around. This study offers a fresh encounter with God to prepare you to: - Face daily battles - Be able to discern the messages of our culture - Be ready to share God’s love with others always Components for this six-week Bible study, each available separately, include a Participant Workbook, a Leader Guide, and video sessions with six 20 to 25-minute segments featuring Melissa Spoelstra (with closed captioning).
If you've been suppressed for ages and want to step into your true power, then keep reading. Are you giving away your power endlessly to other people? Do you often close off parts of yourself you wish you could express, judge yourself, and feel ashamed? Society may have conditioned you to suppress the divine part of yourself. Feeling ashamed is the number one element that will strip you away from your divine magic and power. Your magic, wisdom, and life-giving energy have been covered up and hidden from the world. You are allowed to tap into that energy again and express yourself how you please. It's not by chance that you clicked on this page. Perhaps, you have incarnated into this being to help break the paradigm of how society views the feminine. Are you ready to remember the magic you have inside of you? Are you prepared to connect to the self-love you need to heal yourself? Amazing benefits lie ahead. Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover: How to completely rewire false belief systems to get the life you want The easy three-step detoxification process to cleanse your life of unhealthy relationships and people What you must awaken and how to use it to banish shame and fear for good How to become truly independent by giving up the one overlooked trait that everyone around you is doing Why you've not been able to align with your precious goddess energy, and how to stop wasting it Why you've been repelling the things you want instead of attracting them (and how to fix it) These 15+ new vibration-boosting affirmations to unleash your suppressed inner goddess How you're unknowingly damaging your karma - and how to clear it Past-life regression secrets to clear trauma and elevate your existence The three easy morning ritual exercises to skyrocket your sensuality Why what's in your kitchen can dictate your sensual energy (and how to activate it) The insider's morning ritual trauma-clearing techniques to make space for manifesting the life you truly want The tell-tale signals to know when this guide has begun working and you're experiencing early Goddess-awakening signs Unparalleled energy balancing, inner-child healing, manifestation, and Reiki Goddess feminine guided meditations Why you haven't been able to tap into the law of attraction and how to use your feminine energy to manifest your dream life A treasure-trove of *bonuses*, including a companion video course with over 4.5 hours of empowering content, energy-tapping videos, powerful guided meditations, journals, & so much more. Do you want to reclaim your power to heal yourself, the world, and the patriarchal wounds caused by us all living in a predominantly masculine society for so long? Imagine how your life will unfold after unlocking the secrets inside. This guide will empower all, regardless of age, stage of life, or situation, whether you are hoping to find some way of finding peace and balance within yourself or wanting to step into your warrior goddess power. So, if you want to access incredible depths of self-love, acceptance, and inner strength, and step into an empowered relationship with yourself, turn the first page.
