Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness
By: Wendy Alsup
4.51
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
2020 The Gospel Coalition Book Award - Christian Living Have you experienced an ongoing trial that …
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1. Zeal without Burnout
By: Christopher Ash
4.27
Format: 125 pages, Hardcover
Practical and biblical guidance to help enthusiastic Christians serve Jesus in a sustainable way. L… read more
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"If we buy into the church culture of celebrity, we drift away from following Jesus faithfully."-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"There is always more we can do in ministry, but God is not asking 'Can you do more?'. He is asking 'Do you love me?' Some of those extras are not always as vital as we think them to be."-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"When you and I surrendered to Jesus as Lord, we did not offer Him the services of a divine, or even semi-divine creature to strengthen His kingdom; we offer Him the fragile, temporary, mortal, frail …"-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"As someone who has spent the last decade training young men and women for Christian service, I have been keen to help them see that the best kinds of ministry are, more often than not, long term and …"-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
2. The Cost of Discipleship
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4.30
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between… read more
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"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Strict exercise of self-control is an essential feature of the Christian's life."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
3. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.51
Format: 46 pages, Paperback
‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle… read more
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"...the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less."-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
"In other words, we are only proud of being more successful, more intelligent or more good-looking than the next person, and we are in the presence of someone who is more successful, intelligent and g…"-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
"Up until the 20th century, traditional cultures (and this is still true of most cultures in the world) always believed that too high a view of yourself was the root cause of all the evil in the world…"-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
4. None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us
By: Jen Wilkin
4.26
Format: None pages, Paperback
Human beings were created to reflect the image of God--but only to a limited extent. Although we sh… read more
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5. Leading with a Limp: Turning Your Struggles Into Strengths
By: Dan B. Allender
4.50
Format: 182 pages, Hardcover
Leading with a Limp, along with its companion workbook, supplies practical direction to anyone who … read more
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6. The Discipline of Grace: God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness
By: Jerry Bridges
2.84
Format: 306 pages, Paperback
The Discipline of Grace offers a clear and and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means… read more
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7. Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation
By: Dan B. Allender
3.68
Format: 191 pages, Paperback
First published in 1989, Dan Allender's "The Wounded Heart "has helped hundreds of thousands of peo… read more
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8. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus
By: Mark Dever
3.33
Format: 161 pages, Hardcover
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more
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9. Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
By: Jen Wilkin
4.51
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
Many Christian women find great encouragement and joy in and through women's Bible studies. However… read more
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"It matters that women teach women, and that they do so with excellence."-Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
"We will not wake up ten years from now and find we have passively taken on the character of God."-Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
"Shaping someone's understanding of the things of God is a huge responsiblity, and it is not to be taken lightly."-Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
"The Word is living and active. It will conform you by dividing you. And in the dividing, miracle of miracles, it will render you whole."-Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
10. Bold Love
By: Tremper Longman III , Dan B. Allender , Shelly Cook Volkhardt , Muriel Cook
3.33
Format: None pages, Paperback
We've come to view love as being "nice," yet the kind of love modeled by Jesus Christ has nothing t… read more
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11. The Healing Path: How the Hurts in Your Past Can Lead You to a More Abundant Life
By: Dan B. Allender
3.33
Format: None pages, Paperback
Don't Waste Your Pain None of us escapes the heartache and disappointments of life. To live is to h… read more
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12. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.60
Format: 645 pages, Hardcover
New York Timesbestselling author of The Songs of JesusTimothy Keller--whose books have sold million… read more
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13. Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer
By: Priscilla Shirer
4.45
Format: 190 pages, Paperback
You have an enemy . . . and he’s dead set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from expe… read more
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14. There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids
By: Linda Åkeson McGurk
3.62
Format: None pages, Hardcover
"A perfect antidote to the hyper-vigilant, extra-electrified, standardized-tested, house-arrested, … read more
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15. The Pursuit of Holiness
By: Jerry Bridges , Jim Fay , Foster W. Cline
3.91
Format: 434 pages, Paperback
"Be holy, for I am holy" commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missed… read more
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16. Praying the Bible
By: Donald S. Whitney
4.49
Format: 106 pages, Hardcover
All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how—especially if the minutes… read more
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17. Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
By: Ron Bennett , Brennan Manning
4.50
Format: None pages, Paperback
Many Christians feel broken and angry but don't think they can express these real feelings around o… read more
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18. Hinds' Feet on High Places
By: Hannah Hurnard
3.67
Format: 220 pages,
Hinds' Feet on High Placesis one of Hannah Hurnard's best known and best loved books. This book is … read more
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19. The Cry of the Soul: How Our Emotions Reveal Our Deepset Questions about God
By: Tremper Longman III , Dan B. Allender , Mike Edwards , None
4.25
Format: 131 pages, Paperback
An excerpt from the foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada: -With the book you are holding, you have stumb… read more
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20. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
By: Mark Vroegop
4.54
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is h… read more
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"To cry is human, but to lament is Christian."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"Every lament is a prayer; a statement of faith"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"When brokenness becomes your life, lament helps you turn to God. It lifts your head and turns your tear-filled eyes toward the only hope you have: God's grace."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"The lament of Good Friday was answered three days later with the empty tomb. The greatest injustice in history became the greatest display of divine mercy. Tragedy became triumph. Lament was the voic…"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
21. Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother
By: Abbie Halberstadt
4.34
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Abbie Halberstadt helps women see how God can us… read more
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22. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
By: John Mark Comer
4.53
Format: 286 pages, Hardcover
"Who am I becoming?" That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he… read more
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"Hurry is violence on the soul."-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
"In the cruciform kingdom, only the bad things die: image and status and bragging rights, all vanity."-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
"The point of a trellis isn’t to make the vines stand up straight in neat rows, but rather to attain a rich, deep glass of wine. It’s to create space for the vine to grow and bear fruit."-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
"The Hebrew word Shabbat means ‘to stop.’ But it can also be translated ‘to delight.’ It has this dual idea of stopping and also of joying in God and our lives in his world. The Sabbath is an entire d…"-John Mark Comer, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
23. Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
By: Jon Acuff
4.30
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativit… read more
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"Your brain is waiting for you each day. It's waiting to be told what to think. It's waiting to see what kind of soundtracks you'll choose. It's waiting to see if you really want to build a different …"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
"This time though, I didn't listen to that. There was a new soundtrack in town that told me, "Everything's always working out for me? I didn't know how that was going to become true, but I decided to …"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
".........Frederickson discovered a more reasonable goal. "Aim for a positivity ratio of at least 3 to 1. This means that for every heart-wrenching negative emotional experience you endure, you experi…"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
24. The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
By: Sara Brunsvold
4.37
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for a more serious assignment than the fluff pieces … read more
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"Ours is a God of new life~Mrs. Kip"-Sara Brunsvold, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
"Keep the fight in your veins, honey. Never let it fade."-Sara Brunsvold, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
"Hard things usually end in the biggest blessings. ~Mrs. Kip"-Sara Brunsvold, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
"Lord, you are so good, and your love holds everything together."-Sara Brunsvold, The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
25. Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep
By: Tish Harrison Warren
4.63
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
ECPA Christian Book of the YearChristianity Today Book of the YearForeword INDIES Book of the Year … read more
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"Voor christenen is slaap een belichaamde manier om te belijden dat we erop vertrouwen dat het werk van God niet van ons afhangt."-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep
"Bescherm wie blij zijn. In dit gebed erkennen we de kwetsbaarheid van vreugde. We vragen God om mensen die blij zijn te beschermen, om dat deel in ons te beschermen dat moedig genoeg is om te geloven…"-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep
"Hoewel de statistieken laten zien dat hier in het Westen met name jonge mensen afdwalen naar ongeloof, deels vanwege het probleem van het kwaad, lijkt onze welvaart veel meer twijfel te veroorzaken d…"-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep
"Het profetisch getuigenis van de kerk in een woedecultuur is om mensen te zijn die weten hoe we samen moeten huilen over de pijn en onrechtvaardigheid in de wereld en over de realiteit van onze eigen…"-Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep
26. The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found (The Vanderbeekers, #4)
By: Karina Yan Glaser
4.52
Format: 351 pages, Hardcover
When autumn arrives on 141st Street, the Vanderbeekers are busy helping Mr. Beiderman get ready for… read more
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27. On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living
By: Alan Noble
4.33
Format: 108 pages, Hardcover
We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. For the majority of people, sorro… read more
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28. Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life Is Better with the Holy Spirit
By: Jeannie Cunnion
4.35
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
"Prepare to be blown away by what the Holy Spirit can do in and through you! If you want to experie… read more
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29. The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
By: Patrick Schreiner
4.21
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
The kingdom of God is more than just the rule and reign of God over all things. It undergirds the e… read more
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30. Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality
By: Greg Johnson
4.39
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for … read more
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31. Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness
By: Wendy Alsup
4.51
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
2020 The Gospel Coalition Book Award - Christian Living Have you experienced an ongoing trial that … read more
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