Spiritual Growth

When Carol Cymbala says that nothing is impossible for God, she means it. For nearly thirty years she has experienced God's light shining steadily in the heart of a city that has become synonymous with coldness and decay. She has watched in awe as he has mended human beings whose lives seemed beyond help. She has also seen how prayer can be the dynamic tool God uses to solve the worst kind of problems.

If 9/11 are the numbers of terror and despair, then 3:16 are the numbers of hope. Best selling author Max Lucado leads readers through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that he calls the "Hope Diamond" of Scripture.

In this audiobook read by Michael Card, he explores the biblical foundations of true Christian creativity. Whether we think of ourselves as creative or not, all of us are created in the image of our Creator God, and thus creativity is a vital expression of our discipleship.

The Twentieth Century was deeply impacted by one of the greatest, most inspiring spiritual leaders of all time: Mother Teresa of Calcutta. For millions of people around the world, Mother Teresa stood as the ultimate example of belief and faith in action. She was living proof that one person, filled with love, purpose and determination, really can make a difference - can, in fact, touch the entire world. This program, narrated by Dr. Lou Tartaglia and woven together with personal insights from Father Angelo, includes some of the rarest recordings ever presented to the public from Mother Teresa herself. The result is something truly unprecedented: A rare and precious glimpse into Mother Teresa's private thoughts, and spiritual insights... and a practical blueprint for creating a life of deeply authentic spirituality, according to her example.

"There's no room for platitudes or vague, spiritual answers to pressing, difficult questions," says Chip Ingram. When it comes to spiritual warfare, too many Christians either place undue emphasis on Satan and his powers or ignore the existence of demonic forces altogether.

Fueled by the belief that something better exists than the mundane life they've been living, free spirits Don and Paul set off on an adventure-filled road trip in search of deeper meaning, beauty, and an explanation for life. Many young men dream of such a trip, but few are brave enough to actually attempt it. Fewer still have the writing skills of Donald Miller, who records the trip with wide-eyed honesty in achingly beautiful prose. In this completely revised edition, he discusses everything from the nature of friendship, the reason for pain, and the origins of beauty.

Women long for a meaningful prayer life but the demands of family, work, and home can get in the way of good intentions. Elizabeth George, bestselling author and popular teacher, leads women to deeper communication with God. Sharing from personal experience and biblical insights, Elizabeth encourages women to create, nurture, and grow a prayer life.

In Choosing to SEE, Chapman shows how she wrestles with God even as she has allowed him to write her story--both during times of happiness and those of tragedy. Listeners will hear firsthand about the loss of her daughter, the struggle to heal, and the unexpected path God has placed her on.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is defended in detail in this powerful work from author Hank Hanegraaff's bestseller Resurrection. Factual evidences are examined, from the fatal torment and empty tomb to Christ's appearances and transformation. This books arms Christians with a convincing case study of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Using a wide array of Scriptures, and drawing on his own life experiences, humorous anecdotes, and stories everyone can understand, Lucado opens the doors of our hearts to see a beautiful place God has prepared for us right now.

Find hope and help for life's constant challenges in this sparkling new collection of daily devotionals. Best selling author and painter Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic, is the founder and president of Joni and Friends, an organization accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community. Here, she offers meditations on Bible verses, short prayers, and thoughts for the day that show us where to find diamonds in the dust.

Using kings of the Old Testament as character studies, Steve Farrar examines the critical role a father plays in preparing his son to become a godly man. What separated the good kings from the bad kings was a father who made time commitments to mentor his son, by modeling biblical manhood. Do you want your son to become a man of regal character? Then this book is for you!

For every Christian who’s deeply fulfilled, there are many more who are “doing all the right things” but still feel frantic or frustrated…or who have decided that Christianity’s a failure. What’s missing? Like so many believers, Bob George began his Christian life in love with Jesus, only to end up feeling disappointed and empty.

The world has its own definition of success, and Christians are often drawn into it. This book will help Christians understand 'success' from a godly perspective and achieve the goals God helps them set.