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The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God's

Colleen Carroll Campbell · Howard Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

An award-winning author, former presidential speechwriter, and mother of four weaves stories of her own struggles against comparison and impossible expectations with those of seven ex-perfectionist saints (and one heretic) who show us how to pursue a new kind of perfection: freedom...
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Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love

Ruth Soukup · Zondervan
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Dare to Create the Life You WantEqual parts inspiration and tough love, Do it Scared combines practical, easy-to-implement strategies for overcoming fear and resistance in your life, along with the motivation and encouragement to actually start making real changes that lead to big results....
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Jesus, King of Strangers: What the Bible Really Says about Immigration

Mark W. Hamilton · Eerdmans
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback

Recovering the church's native language for migrantsNationalistic tribalism is on the rise around the world. How we treat strangers (foreigners, immigrants, migrants) is a promi­nent political, economic, and religious issue. Drawing on his personal experiences and expertise as a biblical...
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You Are Next: Destroy What Has Paralyzed You, and Never Miss Your Moment Again

Samuel Rodriguez · Charisma House
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Most people never seize their moment because they are paralyzed by their own thinking.This book will teach you to let go of your excuses and never miss your moment again.It's time for a change! It's time to hear the voice of Jesus asking, "Do you want to get well?" And it's...
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A History of the Bible: The Story of the World's Most Influential Book

John Barton · Viking
Pages: 640
Format: Hardcover

A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priestIn our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy...
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Truth Worth Telling: A Reporter's Search for Meaning in the Stories of Our Times

Scott Pelley · Hanover Square Press
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring memoir from the front lines of history by award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent Scott PelleyDon't ask the meaning of life. Life is asking, what's the meaning of you?With this provocative question, Truth Worth Telling introduces us to unforgettable people who discovered...
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Brigham Young and the Expansion of the Mormon Faith

Thomas G. Alexander · University of Oklahoma Press
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

As president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Utah's first territorial governor, Brigham Young (1801-77) shaped a religion, a migration, and the American West. He led the Saints to Utah, guided the establishment of 350 settlements, and inspired the Mormons...
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The Monk Within: Embracing a Sacred Way of Life

Beverly Lanzetta · Blue Sapphire Books
Pages: 402
Format: Paperback

THE MONK WITHIN is written for the person seeking a deeper, contemplative orientation to daily life. Yearning for inner realization of divine wisdom, this "new monk" draws on four interlocking themes: embodied spirituality grounded in the sacred web of life; the mystical path...
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The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions

Emily P. Freeman · Revell
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge...
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Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us

Matthew Sleeth · WaterBrook
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The Bible talks about trees more than any living creation other than people. Perhaps you've missed the forest...and the trees.In this groundbreaking walk through Scripture, former physician and carpenter Dr. Matthew Sleeth makes the convincing case why trees are essential to every Christian's...
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