Christ-Shaped Character

Christ-Shaped Character
Author: Helen Cepero
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2014-04-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830895922

What are the pathways that lead us to God? In this book Helen Cepero leads you through the journey beginning with three ways of love, then three ways of continuing in faith, and then lastly, three ways of living in hope. These nine pathways will lead you into deeper life with Christ.

The Character Gap

The Character Gap
Author: Christian B. Miller
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2018
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0190264225

We like to think of ourselves and our friends and families as pretty good people. The more we put our characters to the test, however, the more we see that we are decidedly a mixed bag. Fortunately there are some promising strategies - both secular and religious - for developing better characters.

Growing in Christ

Growing in Christ
Author: Mother Raphaela
Publisher: RSM Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780881412536

A sequel to Living in Christ: Essays on the Christian Life by an Orthodox Nun, this volume continues the practical, insightful, and hard-hitting counsel of a contemporary Orthodoc abbess." --from cover, page 4.

Renovation of the Heart

Renovation of the Heart
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1615214550

As Christians, we know that we are new creations in Jesus. So we try to act differently, hoping this will make us more like Him. But changing our outward behavior doesn’t change our hearts. Only by God’s grace can we be transformed internally. Renovation of the Heart lays a biblical foundation for understanding what best-selling author Dallas Willard calls the “transformation of the spirit”—a divine process that “brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God.” This fresh approach to spiritual growth explains the biblical reasons why Christians need to undergo change in six aspects of life: thought, feeling, will, body, social context, and soul. Willard also outlines a general pattern of transformation in each area, not as a sterile formula but as a practical process that you can follow without the guilt or perfectionism so many Christians wrestle with. Don’t settle for complacency. Accept the challenge Renovation of the Heart offers to become an intentional apprentice of Jesus Christ, changing daily as you walk with Him.

Weak Pastor, Strong Christ

Weak Pastor, Strong Christ
Author: Reuben Bredenhof
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1601788436

The second letter to the Corinthians is a touchstone for pastors seeking advice on effective ministry. It is a revealing window into the tumult of Paul’s relationship with this congregation that shows Paul’s concern for the spiritual welfare of a local church. Although he loved the Corinthians dearly and labored for them intensely, their relationship was marked by the tensions and challenges that are acutely familiar to church leaders today: unclear expectations, comparison to other pastors, criticisms of ministry style, vocational stresses, disputes over money, and more. Reuben Bredenhof expertly unpacks these complexities and reveals Paul’s vision for Christ-shaped gospel ministry—a vision that can help you, too. Table of Contents: Introduction: Searching for a Model of Ministry Serving under Pressure Building a Ministerial Identity Pastoring Like a Father Preaching for the Glory of Christ Facing a Barrage of Criticism Handling Money Wisely Being a Willing Sufferer Working with Purpose Afterword: Traveling from Corinth to Today

After You Believe

After You Believe
Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0061730556

From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are going to live in the here and now. Wright dispels the common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more worshipful, fulfilling lives. We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.

Revolution of Character

Revolution of Character
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1615214860

This book will help you reflect on the spiritual significance of each element of the human person—heart, mind, body, social life, and soul—so that God can transform you. Includes discussion questions.

He Will Be Enough

He Will Be Enough
Author: Katie Faris
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784987603

Biblical reflections helping you to have faith and to trust God in hard times. Life doesn’t always go the way we hoped, and sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we’d like. Challenging circumstances, especially ones with no immediate end in sight, can cause us to question God’s character, his purpose and his ways. Each of these 20 biblical reflections examines a truth about God and shows how it provides an anchor for the soul in hard times. Author Katie Faris writes with warmth and compassion, weaving in stories of her own family’s struggles with complex medical conditions. She encourages readers to entrust their confusing circumstances and unanswered questions to the Lord and place their hope in his promises. In so doing, they will be sustained in their suffering and enabled to live joyfully and fruitfully, loving and serving God and others, in the midst of their struggles. This beautiful hardback book will help you if you are going through hard times, or walking alongside those who are. It is also a great gift for a brother or sister in Christ who is struggling.

Ministry in the Image of God

Ministry in the Image of God
Author: Stephen Seamands
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2009-09-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830876359

Merit winner in the 2006 Christianity Today Book Awards! "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." Those of us called to Christian ministry are commissioned and sent by Jesus, just as he himself was called and sent by the Father. Thus we naturally pattern our ministries after Christ's example. But distinctively Christian service involves the Spirit as well, just as Jesus himself accomplished his ministry in the power of the Spirit. Thus the whole Trinity--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--gives shape to truly authentic Christian ministry. Though as Christians we all affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, many of us might struggle to explain how understanding the Trinity could actually shape our ministry. Stephen Seamands demonstrates how a fully orbed theology of the Trinity transforms our perception and practice of vocational ministry. Theological concepts like relationality and perichoresis have direct relevance to pastoral life and work, especially in unfolding a trinitarian approach to relationships, service and mission. A thoroughly trinitarian outlook provides the fuel for our ministry "of Jesus Christ, to the Father, through the Holy Spirit, on behalf of the church and the world." Essential reading for pastors, parachurch workers, counselors, missionaries, youth ministers and all who are called to any vocation of Christian ministry.

Discovering the Character of God

Discovering the Character of God
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2018-10-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0795351739

Devotional selections from the poetry, sermons, and fiction of the great Victorian author George MacDonald. One of the nineteenth-century's greatest thinkers, George MacDonald has inspired generations with his powerful stories and sermons. Now his words of wisdom are available in a series of devotionals compiled and edited by the MacDonald scholar and author of George MacDonald: Scotland’s Beloved Storyteller. Discovering the Character of God presents brief, daily readings from MacDonald’s poetry, sermons, and fiction. Each offers deep insight into God’s loving character and the harmony that exists between his mercy and his justice. MacDonald’s imaginative perception of God's presence and handiwork in every facet of life lead the reader on an enriching path of discovery.