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The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (Unabridged)

The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (Unabridged)

by Brent Curtis, John Eldredge

The God who saves is also a God who woos His own to a relationship primarily of the heart. As we draw closer to Him, we must choose to let go of other less-wild lovers, such as perfectionistic driveness and self-indulgence. Eldredge and Curtis identify the lies offered by false loves and instruct us on the journey back to the Lover of our souls.In carefully crafted words and images, the authors entice the reader... (more)

The Divine Romance

by Gene Edwards

From the grandeur of Creation to the glorious union of the Savior and his bride, God's majestic love sweeps through time, space, and eternity in this greatest of all love stories.

Epic: The Story God Is Telling and the Role That Is Yours to Play

Epic: The Story God Is Telling and the Role That Is Yours to Play

by John Eldredge

We don't usually identify with the author of a great story. Instead we bond with the hero and heroine--the ones that the story is about. We share in their heartaches and triumphs. We cheer their accomplishments and mourn their losses. When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author--an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind--but fail to recognize Him as the central character. In Epic, a... (more)

Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive

by John Eldredge

There is a glory to life that most people--including believers--never see. In this insightful new book, John Eldredge presents the heart as central to life. Not only is the heart essential; the heart God has ransomed is also good. Building on these foundational truths, Eldredge shows readers why real Christianity is a process of restoration, where the broken parts of our hearts are mended and the captive parts are... (more)

The Source of My Strength

by Charles F. Stanley

Charles Stanley shares his own journey through emotional pain. He shares about grief and how to overcome the pain, understand the burdens, confront memories, and discover the courage and strength to live freely in God's love. Written straight from his heart, The Source of My Strength, is Charles Stanley's most personal and triumphant book yet.

The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We'Ve Only Dreamed of

The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We'Ve Only Dreamed of

by John Eldredge

Sometimes it seems we just can't get what we want. Circumstances thwart our best-laid plans. We struggle to live a heartfelt life. Worst of all, says Eldredge, the modern church mistakenly teaches its people to kill desire (calling it sin) and replace it with duty or obligation (calling it sanctification). As a result, at best Christians tend to live safe, boring lives of resignation. At worst, their desire... (more)

The Heavenly Man

The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

by Paul Hattaway

A dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. (20040603)

The Weight of Glory

by Walter Hooper, C. S. Lewis

Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt. These are ardent and lucid sermons that provide a compassionate vision of Christianity.

Practicing His Presence

by Lawrence Brother

If you wish to know your Lord in a deeper way, you are invited to join the vast host of Christians who, over three centuries, have turned to this book more than any other--except the Scriptures--in order to begin that journey to the depths of Christ. Imagine a book that is 300 years old and has never been out of print! Such is the book you hold in your hands. Other than Pilgrim's Progress, there is probably no... (more)

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

by John Eldredge

God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires--aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a nice guy. It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and... (more)

Reaching for the Invisible God: What can I Expect from a Relationship with God

Reaching for the Invisible God: What can I Expect from a Relationship with God

by Philip Yancey

Author Philip Yancey asks the question How does a relationship with God work? and answers it with an investigation that turns up surprising and satisfying answers about life and communication with an invisible God.

When God Doesn't Make Sense: A Study Guide

When God Doesn't Make Sense: A Study Guide

by Dr. Dobson, James, James C. Dobson

1994 Gold Medallion Award winner! Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.

My Heart--Christ's Home

by Robert Boyd Munger

During the past fifty years, more than ten million readers have enjoyed Robert Boyd Munger's spiritually challenging meditation on Christian discipleship. Imagining what it would be like to have Jesus come to the home of our hearts, Munger moves room by room considering what Christ desires for us. In the living room we prepare to meet Christ daily. In the dining room we examine together what appetites should and... (more)

The Love Languages of God: How to Feel and Reflect Divine Love (Chapman, Gary)

The Love Languages of God: How to Feel and Reflect Divine Love (Chapman, Gary)

by Gary Chapman

The best-selling author of The Five Love Languages series has written a book EVERYONE should read! Once you discover your primary love language in human relationships, you can assume that will be your primary love language in your relationship with God. Whether we are speaking to God or He is speaking to us - we are feeling God's love and presence most strongly in one particular way. By teaching readers to tap... (more)

Objects of His Affection: Coming Alive to the Compelling Love of God

Objects of His Affection: Coming Alive to the Compelling Love of God

by Scotty Smith

To see our sins, wounds, idols, and failures apart from God's is simply too much. We will either minimize our condition, thus marginalizing our need of grace, or we will run away in hopeless despair to the arms of a lesser love or to the worship of lesser gods. But . . . God pursues us in our restlessness. receives us in our sinfulness. holds us in our brokenness, and frees us from our lovelessness. --... (more)

Lucado 3 in 1: In the Grip of Grace/When God Whispers Your Name/Applause of Heaven (Lucado 3 in 1)

Lucado 3 in 1: In the Grip of Grace/When God Whispers Your Name/Applause of Heaven (Lucado 3 in 1)

by Max Lucado

Come face-to-face with Jesus when He experienced more stress than any other day of his life aside from his crucifixion. Before the morning became evening, he has reason to weep, run, shout, curse, praise, and doubt. If you know what it means to be caught in life's storms…if you've ever ridden the roller coaster of sorrow and celebration…if you've ever wondered if God in heaven can relate to you on earth, then this... (more)

The Problem of Pain (C.S. Lewis Classics)

The Problem of Pain (C.S. Lewis Classics)

by C. S. Lewis

Why must humanity suffer? In this elegant and thoughtful work, C. S. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how this contrasts with the notion of a God that is both omnipotent and good. An answer to this critical theological problem is found within these pages.

Intimacy with GodJ. Caldwell, John Caldwell

Intimacy with God

by J. Caldwell, John Caldwell

A Passion for FullnessJack W. Hayford

A Passion for Fullness

by Jack W. Hayford

Falling for God: Saying Yes to His Extravagant Proposal

Falling for God: Saying Yes to His Extravagant Proposal

by Gary W. Moon

Falling in love is one of life’s greatest joys. So imagine the endless joy of falling head over heels for God. Falling in love is one of the most magnificent experiences of human life. Remember what it feels like? How it happens? You spend time with that special someone, get to know each other, and then one day find yourselves so intimately connected it is as though your souls have become intertwined. Compare... (more)

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by Brent Curtis, John Eldredge

by Gene Edwards

by John Eldredge

by John Eldredge

by Charles F. Stanley

by John Eldredge

The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

by Paul Hattaway

by Walter Hooper, C. S. Lewis

by Lawrence Brother

by John Eldredge

by Philip Yancey

by Dr. Dobson, James, James C. Dobson

by Robert Boyd Munger

by Gary Chapman

by Scotty Smith

by Max Lucado

by C. S. Lewis

by J. Caldwell, John Caldwell

by Jack W. Hayford

by Gary W. Moon