Category Archives: English Books

Jesus Centered Youth Ministry
By Rick Lawrence

It’s one thing to build your youth ministry on Jesus.  It’s another thing to keep it there.  You stepped into ministry passionate about pointing teenagers to Jesus.  Committed to keeping Christ the absolute center of your orbit-and inviting kids to join you there.  Now sometimes the focus feels fuzzy.  You lead tons of activities – Bible studies, mission trips, deep discussions – and they’re all good.  But do they all point teenagers to Jesus Imagine the power of (more…)

Imagination Redeemed
By Gene Edward Veith Jr. & Matthew P. Ristuccia

Contrary to popular perception, the imagination isn’t just for kids, artists, or fans of science fiction.  Rather, it’s what bridges our thinking and feeling, allowing us to do everything from planning a weekend getaway to remembering what we ate for breakfast.

In Imagination Redeemed, Gene Veith and Matthew Ristuccia uncover the imagination’s importance for Christians, (more…)

He Fights for You
By Max & Andrea Lucado

Guilt.  Resentment.  Pride.  Rejection.  They circle your life and steal your joy.  They leave you marginalized, unhappy, and weary.

But that’s not the life God wants for you.  In fact, he’s already given you the weapons to defeat these strongholds.  Don’t attach them with anger, blame casting, or finger-pointing.  Win your battle by keeping God at the center of your life through worship, Scripture, and prayer.  Trust him to fight for you.   (more…)

Fearing God
By David Mears

… So We Don’t Have To Be Afraid

Do you sometimes find yourself feeling embarrassed or uneasy when the idea of fearing God comes up in the Bible?  Would you invite your friends and family to a special guest service at church if you knew that was going to be the message?

Fear is taboo in Western society.  Fear supposedly curtails freedom; (more…)

The Good and Beautiful Community
By James Bryan Smith

In this third book in the Apprentice Series, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus.  “Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders,” he writes.  “They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God, and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells.  They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive.  There are myriad opportunities for us to impact the world (more…)

The Good and Beautiful Life
By James Bryan Smith

“I have never met a person whose goal was to ruin his or her life.  We all want to be happy, and we want it all of the time.”  So begins James Bryan Smith in The Good and Beautiful Life.  The problem is, he tells us, we have bought into false notions of happiness and success.  These self-centered decisions lead us further into the vices that cause ruin: anger, lust, lying, worry and judging.  Eventually we find ourselves living a beautifully packaged life of self-destruction.   (more…)

The Good and Beautiful God
By James Bryan Smith

THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD is the first book in the Apprentice Series, which along with three other titles forms ‘a curriculum for Christlikeness’.  THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD focuses on the character of God and how we can move into a life of intimacy with him.  What we believe about God is of huge importance to our lives: the path to spiritual transformation begins here.  Each chapter uncovers the narratives by which Jesus lived, and includes a (more…)

Love or Die
By Alexander Strauch

PART 1: Examines this alarming rebuke of Jesus Christ to his church:
“… an individual or a church can teach sound doctrine, be faithful to the gospel, be morally upright, and work hard, yet be lacking love and therefore, be displeasing to Christ.”

PART 2: Presents practical ways to cultivate LOVE in the local church:
Study Love, Pray for Love, Teach Love, Model Love, Guard Love, Practice Love

Radical Prayer
By Manny Mill

Many of us pray with little heart. We mutter the usual and leave with little expectation.  But is this how Jesus taught us to pray?

The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer according to God’s will, a prayer that beckons heaven to crash into earth. Tied to the sure promises of God, it compels us to seek – and expect – His glory in every sphere.

When one prays consistently, persistently, and boldly for the (more…)

The Case for Hope: Looking Ahead With Confidence and Courage
By Lee Strobel

Can you really trust in hope? Lee Strobel proves that you can!

Lee Strobel’s trademark investigative style paired with an uplifting message of the hope found in Jesus Christ.  Lee’s timeless message walks readers through why holding on to hope is so crucial, why we can trust in the hope of Jesus Christ, and how that hope can change our lives for the better.   (more…)

Healthy and Free
By Beni Johnson

A Journey to Wellness for Your Body, Soul, and Spirit

Beni Johnson received a life-changing revelation about how anyone can start walking in holistic health – including you! Jesus died for your spirit, soul, and body.  This means you can experience His resurrection life in all three areas!

Christians should be the healthiest people on Earth because (more…)

The Entitlement Cure
By Dr. John Townsend

Today we live in a culture that says, “Life should be easy and work well.”  This attitude, called entitlement, influences our most important institutions: family, business, church, and government.  Its devastating effects contribute to relational problems, work ethic issues, and emotional struggles.

Drawing from his experience as a counselor and leadership (more…)