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Enel octavocentenario de lamuerte de Francisco de Asís,elhistoriador Alessandro Barberoreescribe lavida delcélebre santoentodasucomplejidad.¿Quién fue Francisco de Asís? En 2026 se cumplen 800 años de la muerte de san Francisco. Aunque creemos conocerlo, la realidad pocas veces se corresponde con lo que nos han contado. En esta nueva biografia, el gran historiador medieval Alessandro Barbero desentierra los distintos relatos de la vida del diacono para dar forma a un retrato completo de uno de los santos mas populares de la Iglesia catolica.Las biografias mas antiguas de Francisco vinieron de la pluma de frailes que lo habian conocido de primera mano. Sin embargo, habia discrepancias constantes entre los testimonios. Era tal el contraste entre las versiones que, cuarenta años despues de su muerte, la Orden tomo la decision de destruirlas y sustituirlas por la Legenda Maior, escrita por Buenaventura de Bagnoregio. No querian recordar que Francisco habia sido un hombre lleno de contradicciones, que habia experimentado la decepcion y la derrota, sino mostrar a un santo libre de dudas y amarguras, semejante a Cristo.Pasados los siglos, los textos ocultos empezaron a resurgir gracias a afortunados hallazgos y revelaron a un Francisco muy distinto. No el santo alegre que hablaba con los pajarillos, representado en los frescos de Giotto en Asis. Tampoco el santo que amansaba a los lobos y conversaba amistosamente con los musulmanes, precursor del ecologismo, del pacifismo y del ecumenismo. El Francisco que emerge del recuerdo de sus discipulos es un hombre duro y atormentado, dulce a veces, pero tambien aspero. Estos testimonios no retratan una sola version de Francisco, porque cada uno de aquellos autores lo recordaba a su manera. Asi pues, ¿quien fue realmente este hombre extraordinario? Con el rigor del historiador y el pulso del gran narrador, en este libro Alessandro Barbero se propone buscar las respuestas.

Una introducción de treinta días a la historia más grandiosa jamás contada. Sabemos acerca de la Biblia. Quizás conozcamos algunos relatos bíblicos o incluso hayamos leído gran parte de ella. Pero, ¿de que trata realmente? ¿Como encajan todas las piezas? Sin una idea general de la gran historia que cuenta la Biblia, nos perderemos las buenas nuevas que Dios tiene para nosotros. En La Biblia en 30 minutos, los experimentados maestros de la Biblia Craig Bartholomew y Paige Vanosky presentan la historia de las Escrituras en treinta lecturas breves, cada una diseñada para durar aproximadamente media hora. Escritas en un lenguaje sencillo y claro, cada una incluye un pasaje de la Biblia y un breve capitulo que explica como encaja ese pasaje en la narrativa mas amplia de la Biblia. Descubre la historia eterna de la Biblia, en treinta minutos al dia durante treinta dias. We know about the Bible. We may know some Bible stories, or maybe weve even read large portions for ourselves. But what its really all about? How do all the different pieces fit together?Without a sense of the big story the Bible is telling, wellmiss out on the good news God has for us. In The 30-Minute Bible, experienced Bible teachers Craig Bartholomew and Paige Vanosky present the story of Scripture in thirty short readings, each designed to take about half an hour. Each includes a passage from the Bible and a short chapter explaining how the passage fits into the Bibles wider narrative. Written in straightforward and clear language, the readings are accompanied by Brother Martin Erspamers lovely illustrations.Discover the timeless story of the Biblein thirty minutes a day for thirty days.

¿Cómo sabemos que el Nuevo Testamento es confiable? Es una cuestión importante, pero los debates sobre si el Nuevo Testamento es históricamente exacto pueden ser tediosos y abrumadores. Queremos tener la certeza de que losrelatos del Nuevo Testamento son verdaderos y dignos de confianza, pero las discusiones academicas sobre la autenticidad de los eventos narrados en las Escrituras pueden resultar dificiles de abordar.Benjamin Shaw ofrece la introduccion claraque necesitabamos para comprender la fiabilidad historica del Nuevo Testamento. En su libro Confiable, realiza un repaso sistematico de los temas clave relacionados con la confiabilidad del Nuevo Testamento y proporciona orientacion para quienes se inician en la exploracion de las evidencias. Con capitulos breves y directos al punto, equipa al lector para responder a las preguntas dificiles que surgen al hablar sobre la credibilidad del Nuevo Testamento.Abordando una amplia variedad de evidencias incluyendo la arqueologia, la autoria, la critica textual y las fuentes no cristianas Shaw guia al lector a traves de los temas academicos esenciales relacionados con la confiabilidad del Nuevo Testamento. Esta es la verdad: podemos confiar en el Nuevo Testamento no solo por su exactitud historica, sino tambien como guia para la vida.How can we be sure the New Testament is trustworthy? Its an important question, yet debatesabout its historical accuracy often feel overwhelming and difficult to engage with. We want to be confident that the New Testaments accounts are true and reliable, but scholarly discussions around the authenticity of the events recounted in Scripture can be challenging to navigate.In Trustworthy Ben Shaw provides the clear introduction weve needed for understanding the New Testaments historical reliability. In this book Shaw systematically surveys key issues related to New Testament reliability and provides guidance for those setting out to explore the evidence.Concise, to-the-point chapters equip readers to answer the challenging questions we encounter when discussing the credibility of the New Testament. Addressing a wide variety of evidence, Shaw leads readers through the key scholarly topics related to New Testament reliability. The book also includes thoughtful recommendations for further reading for readers who want to explore various topics in depth,as well as helpful charts and figures.Shaw compellingly demonstrates that we can trust the New Testament not only for its historical accuracy but also as a guide to life. With thoughtful analysis and clear evidence, Trustworthy invites you to embrace the reliability of the New Testament with confidence.

El exitoso autor Andreas Englisch nos descubre los lugares ocultos de la Ciudad Eterna. Segunda parte de la reveladora trilogía del corresponsal alemán en el Vaticano.Una vez más, Andreas Englisch, acompañado por su hijo Leo, se adentra en los misterios de Roma y guia a los oyentes por sus rincones ocultos y tesoros secretos. Inspirados por el legado de una anciana, su viaje les lleva a lugares enigmaticos que durante mucho tiempo se creyo que estaban tocados por fuerzas oscuras. Esta apasionante investigacion abarca la historia de Roma desde los inicios del Imperio hasta la actualidad, en busca de los poderes de la oscuridad y sus adversarios. Padre e hijo exploran, entre otras cosas, los origenes del purgatorio y los pactos papales con poderes oscuros, lo que los lleva a iglesias, capillas y palacios poco conocidos. Una experiencia auditiva cautivadora para cualquiera que desee descubrir Roma desde una perspectiva completamente nueva.

En su nuevo libro, Andreas Englisch narra la apasionante historia del cónclave tras la muerte del papa Francisco y sigue las huellas de León XIV, el primer estadounidense en ocupar el cargo pontificio. Para ello, se encuentra con compañeros de camino, colaboradores cercanos, familiares y personas de los lugares donde el nuevo papa ha desarrollado su labor en el pasado en Estados Unidos, Peru y Roma, quienes ofrecen valiosas perspectivas sobre su vida, su fe y sus acciones. Andreas Englisch relata como Robert Francis Prevost, oriundo de Chicago, decide convertirse en misionero y, gracias al apoyo del papa Francisco, forja una carrera unica: desde los niveles mas humildes hasta lo mas alto del Trono de Pedro. Surge asi el retrato de un religioso que es realmente tan humilde, conciliador y discreto como se ha mostrado durante las primeras semanas de su pontificado: un papa que, segun sus propias palabras, desea gobernar como un igual entre iguales. Ante desafios de enorme magnitud y una crisis de confianza de alcance historico, el futuro de la Iglesia catolica dependera ahora de la habilidad y la capacidad de accion de Leon XIV.

«Papá, me gustaría que conocieras a mis hijos».Esa es la actitud de Robbie Castleman respecto a llevar a sus hijos a la iglesia. Ella cree que un domingo por la mañana no se considera un éxito si sol

Whole Body Prayer Experiences for Young Hearts Transform everyday moments into sacred encounters with this practical guide designed to help parents, caregivers, and ministry practitioners cultivate meaningful prayer experiences with children.Drawing on spiritual formation principles and current research on child development, Praying with Kids offers a treasure trove of accessible, research-backed approaches that honor both Scripture and child development, creating pathways for young hearts to connect with God through prayer.With dozens of creative ideas and formative practices, Kate Lawson-Hedger equips parents, childrens ministry workers, and other caregivers to pray together with kids in ways that involve not just their words but also their bodies, senses, emotions, learning styles, imaginations, and so much more. She shows how, from a very young age, kids can experience prayer as a fun, creative, and life-giving adventure of relationship with God.What youll find in Praying with Kids: 40+ detailed prayer practices: Step-by-step instructions for diverse practices, ideas, and variations that engage the natural learning styles of children ages two through twelve. Both contemporary and time-tested wisdom: Drawn from the rich tradition of Christian prayer and current developmental research, ideas include both ancient and new ways to pray. Inclusive accessibility: Insights for praying with children who have disabilities, special needs, or are neurodivergent. Age-appropriate application: Each chapter also includes ideas and principlesfor inviting teenagers deeper into prayer. This resource transforms the often-intimidating task of teaching children to pray into an adventure of discovery, connection, and joy. Whether youre seeking to establish family prayer traditions or bring prayer into your childrens ministry programming, this book provides the tools you need to guide children into rich prayer experiences that will shape their spiritual foundation for years to come.Scripture calls all of us,no matter our age, to love God with all our heart, soul, and might. As you help nurture childrens connection with God, together youll discover that every day is infused with holy opportunities to love God with our whole selves.

A Higher View and a Deeper Love for Gods Word In a world full of theological upheaval and trendy philosophies, Truth and Powers bold challenge for the church to remain committed to Scripture is as relevant todayas when it was first written. Through centuries of use, abuse, and disuse, the Bible remains the foundational document of the Christian faith.From J. I. Packer, beloved theologian and author of Knowing God, Truth and Power explores how the Bible should shape every aspect of Christian discipleship. In this time-tested and masterful overview of the doctrine of Scripture, Packer offers both lifelong believers and new Christians thoughtful, personal guide to understanding Scriptures rightful place in the Christian life.In Truth and Power, Packer Explores the true place, use and benefit of the Bible in the Christian life; Examines Scriptures authority, methods ofinterpretation, and its role in preaching, the church, and the life of the individual believer; Invites you to move from a shallow cultural Christianity to a vibrant faith that testifies to the truth and power of Gods Word; and Helps Christians rightly value the Bible and understand its necessity for spiritual health without elevating it to a place of idolatry. This book shows how love for Gods Word opens the door to spiritual life in Christ. Whether youre a longtime admirer of Packers theological insights or discovering his wisdom for the first time, this newly republished edition encourages you to gain not only a better understanding of the place of the Bible but also a deeper love for it.

A Sacred Invitation to Dwell in the Transformative Mystery of the Cross Many faithful Christians find themselves wrestling with their understanding of the atonement, Christs work on the cross to reconcile us with God. Somestruggle with inherited theologies that emphasize wrath, violence, and transaction; some have grown numb to the cross altogether.At Home with God offers a refreshing alternative: a spacious, imaginative pilgrimage that invites you into the mystery of the atonement and the many ways it reveals Gods love.In this contemplative and accessible book, pastor Jason G. Edwards presents a creative framework for understanding Christs work on the cross by taking you on a poetic journey through the many rooms of a house. With each chapter presenting a new room that uniquely explains how the cross transforms discipleship, At Home with God invites you to embrace the multidimensional beauty of Christs love.Thejourney begins at the front door, where you are welcomed into a dwelling shaped by grace. You pass through a library where broken stories are rewritten and enter a dining room set for liberation. As you move from room to room, you are immersed in themystery and depth of salvation. It is the restoration of what was lost, the renewal of a creation long groaning for healing, and the quiet wonder of homecoming.What youll find in At Home with God: A comprehensive yet accessible exploration of redemption, with each room in this spiritual house offering a unique lens on Christs atonement Scriptural grounding complemented by insights from theological voices from throughout church history A prayer and poem to conclude each chapter, inviting you into deeper spiritual reflection A contemplative resource with an included discussion guide perfect for personal spiritual growth, small group study, or Lenten reading With At Home with God, discover how the atonement is far more than a theological puzzle to solve; its a path to walk and a mystery to inhabit. For those who carry questions, for those seeking healing, and for those longing to be rooted in something true, this book invites you into a sacred dwelling where justice and mercy meet, a space where sorrow is held, love is poured, and God makes room for us all.

Cultivate and Catalyze Spiritual Transformation in Your CommunityMany Christian communities long for deeper spiritual growth but find themselves stuck, not knowing how to move forward together. If you are a leader seeking to guide your community toward genuine, God-centered transformation, this book provides the vision and tools you need.In Leading a Transforming Community, spiritual formation thought leader Ruth Haley Barton shares insights from over twenty-five years of guiding leaders through the Transforming Center. She casts a compelling vision for what is possible when a community gathers around the presence of Christ with the shared goal of spiritual transformation.This seminal work is an essential resource for pastors, small group leaders, and leaders of all Christian communities who believe that change and transformation should be the norm, not the exception.Leading a Transforming Community will equip you and your team with Biblical and theological foundations for spiritual transformation in community; Shared attitudes, practices, and experiences to do together as a group; Real-life examples and stories from fellow leaders; and Practical, intentional strategies for opening to God as a community. This book shows how spiritual transformation is central to the message of the gospel and the mission of the church. With Leading a Transforming Community, learn to cultivate a community of spiritual transformation that discerns and does the will of God together, and in turn empowers others to do the same.

Detach from Chaos, Attach to Christ, and Break Free from the Worlds Demands Our world offers endless prescriptions for wholenessa sense of fullness through achievement, a perfect work-life balance, the ideal Instagram feed, or the pursuit of well-being and leisure. Yet these cultural visions of fulfillment often leave us more restless than before.There is a more satisfying path. God invites us not simply to take a day off, but to be transformed to be like him through the joy, delight, and holiness of sabbath all seven days of the week.In The Sabbath We Need, John and Jena Starke guide you away from the worlds anxious systems and into participation with God in his rest. This is not another book about relaxation or self-care. The biblical emphasis on sabbath rest isnt necessarily about recovering from the week but to be set apart like the God who rested on the seventh day.Based on their own practices as a family of six living in Manhattan, the Starkes offer a path for detachment from the world for a deeper attachment to Christ, providing hope for a culture exhausted in its search for rest. True sabbath is formation toward divine holiness and counterformation away from worldliness.With The Sabbath We Need, you will discover The difference between counterfeit fulfillment and the true divine fullness of sabbath keeping; Practical ways to make the sabbath the center of gravity for your week, reshaping your rhythms of life; How to practice sabbath in different stages of life and in seasons of pain, success, struggle, and loss; and How to receive the gift of sabbath as God intended and practice it in a way that leads to joy, delight, and interior rest. Choose the way of holy rest. The Sabbath We Need leads you out of worldliness and into holiness, out of anxious systems and into the heart of rest.

From Black-and-White Belief to a Faith Full of Color God is so much bigger than the box we often try to put him in.Spiritual platitudes, easy answers, and rigid expressions of belief often cannot bear the weight oflifes real questions. For those whose faith has been shaped by black-and-white certainty or narrow church cultures, what can it look like to untangle your faith and experience Jesus more fully?In The Other Side of Certainty, KristinMockler Young invites you to shift from a faith of pressure, judgmentalism, and conformity to one of curiosity, exploration, and freedom. Kristins gentle guidance will help you navigate through the confusion to find where Gods grace and love are present, helping you see that God really is bigger than all your doubts, choices, past selves, or difficult circumstances.The Other Side of Certainty will help you Move beyond rigid, black-and-white beliefs toward a faith with room for wonder; Embrace curiosity and questions as vital parts of your spiritual growth; and Encounter a deeper understanding of who God is and the joy and freedom he wants you to live in. Ratherthan clinging to certainty, you can choose wonder. Rather than fearing questions or tensions, you can embrace the mystery of a God who is far beyond your understanding. As you shift your focus from legalism to love, you can make room for not knowingand discover youre getting to know Godand yourselfbetter in the process.As much as you want to hold on to Jesus, he is holding on to you all the more. Discover a vibrant, honest faith on the other side of certainty.

Uncover the Gifts of Your Tenderheartedness Have you always felt a little different? Do you find the world overstimulating and your own thoughts and feelings overwhelming? Maybe your relationship with God feels like a heavylist of obligations, and caring for others leaves you tired and empty.For the highly sensitive person (HSP), this inner experience can be both a gift and a challenge.In The Highly Sensitive Christian, author Jason Cusick shares pastoral insight and his personal journey as an HSP to reframe sensitivity not as a weakness to be fixed but as a God-given strength to be embraced.Research shows that 1520 percent of people have an innate sensitivity, making them highly discerning, deeply feeling, and uniquely attuned to the world. While your tenderheartedness comes naturally, it can also leave you feeling like youre not as "strong" as someone without this gift. This book helps you navigate these challenges, celebrate your giftedness, and develop lasting spiritual resilience.In this book, highly sensitive Christians will discover how to See your sensitivity as a superpower. Reframe your innate sensitivityas a good gift from God, designed to be celebrated and shared. Develop spiritual resilience. Learn practical ways to grow and move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered, engaging with the prayers, Scripture, discussion questions, and action steps included with each chapter. Listen to your body. Pay attention to your bodys signals rather than dismiss them. Deepen your faith. Unearth and correct theological beliefs thatmay have hindered your spiritual growth, and find new freedom in your relationship with God. Strengthen your relationships. Friends, family, and church communities can understand, celebrate, and benefit from highly sensitive loved ones. This encouraging book enables you to experience your tenderheartedness as the strength God intended for you. As you embrace your tenderheartedness, you can learn to carry and share your gifts in ways that honor God,others, and yourself.Whether you are a highly sensitive Christian seeking to feel seen and understood, or a pastor, friend, or family member wanting to better support the tenderhearted people in your life, The Highly Sensitive Christian offers a hopeful path forward.

Recover the Wonder and Weight of the Sunday Service "Do I have to go to church?"Whether weve fielded this question from others or have at times wondered ourselves, pastor Adriel Sanchez invites us to consider afresh why Sunday corporate worship matters.Why We Worship reenchants our spiritual imagination, helping us rediscover the beauty of worship in Scripture and draw upon the richness of Christian liturgy through the ages. Sanchez delves into the biblical underpinnings and historical development of the core parts of a worship service, casting a vision for corporate worships vital role in healthy Christian spirituality and discipleship.In Why We Worship, Sanchez draws on Scripture and history to uncover not only the what but also the why of elements of the Sunday service including music, the sermon, Communion, baptism, confession, prayer, and the benediction. Church isnt meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. Its a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Enter anew into the wonder of Sunday worship as a transcendent, joy-filled journey into Gods presence.

Create Your Own Rhythm for Meaningful Time with God Do you long for a deeper connection with God but find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of a busy life? In the chaos and noise of everyday life, finding time to truly connect with God can feel impossible.But what if you could cultivate true intimacy with God right in the middle of your ordinary, everyday moments?With God Everyday offers a customizable framework for a daily spiritual practice that intentionally invites God into your everyday life. Through an adaptable, step-by-step process, this practice helps you cultivate the time and space to grow your relationship with God. Each step helps you find freedom to engage with God, yourself, and others in a practical and thoughtful way.This book guides you through a framework of questions to ask in your time with God, helping you to create your own process for a daily quiet time with God, experience Gods presence more deeply as you invite him into your daily life, and cultivate true spiritual transformation through a continually growing relationship with God. Discover how to create space for a meaningful quiet time with God, even on the most chaotic days. This book will allow you to meet God right in the middle of your everyday and foster an intimate connection with God that is rich, deep, and transformational.

Laying the Foundation for a Classical Christian Theology Good theology requires a firm foundation. But how can we lay a good foundation in our theological work? Moreover, what is theology and how does one do theology?As the first volume in the Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series, The Cathedral of Theology is a work of prolegomena to establish principles for theology. This book takes an exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal approach toexplore: what theology is the necessary virtues for doing theology the relationship between Gods knowledge and human knowledge revelation, both natural and supernatural the relationship between faith and reason the relationship of metaphysics to theology principles of biblical interpretation how to organize theology the covenantal context for theology the use of imagination the boundaries of doctrinal truth and error the pursuit of beauty Using the metaphor of a cathedral, Fesko argues for the supreme importance of attending to the basis of the building before advancing the further work of building out walls, windows, and ceilings. With such topics in hand, his book offers the blueprint, prepares the site, and lays the foundation for a beautiful and lasting theological edifice.The Cathedral of Theology serves as an ideal theology textbookfor students and also stands as a rich resource for scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of the foundational structures and enduring beauty of theological study.About the Series The Pillars of Christian Dogmatics series seeks to foster contemplation of the triune God through the retrieval of classical, orthodox theology for the church and the world. Featuring field-leading scholars, each volume offers an intensive study of key topics in theology using exegetical, historical, philosophical, and doctrinal resources, while simultaneously embodying the interpretive commitments exhibited across the Great Tradition.

Equip Your Church to Reach Todays Generations Are your churchs outreach efforts feeling stalled? Do you sense a growing disconnect between traditional evangelism methods and the people you long to reach?If youve felt that familiar methods are failing and trust has been lost, you are not alone. The Call to Contextualize offers a practical path forward for ministry leaders seeking to address this crisis of evangelism.Drawing on insights from twenty-three years of effective ministry, pastor Jae Hoon Lee uses biblical examples, theological principles, and practical case studies to present an incarnational model for evangelism called accommodation evangelism that adapts the gospel message and methods to the audiences needs and cultural context while preserving the gospels integrity.In The Call to Contextualize, you will find: A theology of contextualization and accommodation evangelism. Discover how to effectively communicate the gospel in a way that is recipient centered, adapting the message to the audiences language and cultural context. Practical ministry application. Learn from biblical examples such as Jesus and Paul, alongside the extensive experience of Onnuri Church, to implement contextualized evangelism in your ministry. Biblical, theological, and missional foundations. Explore the scriptural underpinnings of a recipient-centered approach to the gospel, focusing on principles of divine communication and the theological concept of incarnation. Gospel and culture. Study how the gospel is conveyed through cultural forms, necessitating the churchs adaptation of its methods to resonate with contemporary society while being faithful to the original message. Missional communities. Embrace the call for your church to become a missional community that prioritizes relationships as the foundation of evangelism and values reconciliation as a core expression of Gods love for humanity. This book offers encouragement and practical guidance to churches seeking to reach the lost with wisdom, creativity, and love. Its time to reimagine what evangelism can look like in your context. Equip yourself and your church to engage people with the gospel in ways that truly resonate with The Call to Contextualize.

From Transactional Faith to Transformational Life in Christ Are you tired of feeling stuck in your faith? Do you long for real, lasting spiritual transformation that feels relational rather than formulaic? Like many Christians, you may feel as if youre living in a cycle of fits and starts, seeking to grow closer to God but feeling disillusioned in your faith. In a culture of hustle and hurry, maybe you long to trade a transactional faith for a transformational relationship with God.In Dwelling in Christ, Jonathan R. Bailey reintroduces the Threefold Wayan ancient, time-tested path of Christian spirituality. Moving beyond quick fixes and performance-based faith, this well-worn path offers a practical movement through three stages for growing in Christlikeness over a lifetime.Discover anew how to walk the Threefold Way: Purgation: Learn to release the harmful and unloving things that pull you away from God. Illumination: Dwell more deeply in Gods presence as you intentionally and gradually align your heart more and more with his. Union: Experience an ever-deepening friendship with God that increasingly transforms you into Christlikeness from the inside out. Aided by the wisdom of ancient monastics, contemporary theologians, and thoughtful reflections on his own spiritual journey, Bailey invites you to trade the illusion of control for the reality of love. In continuity with spiritual voices such as Dallas Willard and Richard Foster, this book offers a hopeful and practical way of life through retrieving a framework reaching back into theearliest centuries of the church. With Dwelling in Christ, be free from chasing quick fixes and enter the steady, lifelong journey of becoming like Christ.

Let Churches Be Churches and Therapists Be Therapists We live in an age where "therapy culture" dominates our cultural milieu. Everywhere we look, therapeutic language and psychological concepts are popularized, misapplied,and lose their medical significance. Therapy and psychiatry are good practices, but when people begin to filter everything in life through a therapeutic lens, it becomes harmful rather than helpful. The church is not immune to this phenomenon. Increasingly, peoples expectations of the church and its leaders are viewed through the lens of psychological health and wellness. In this book, Matthew Loftus unpacks how this kind of "therapy culture" can distort the Christian life. He argues that the church cannot do for people what therapy and psychiatry are designed to do. While church should be a place of healing and love for people who are suffering from mental illness, churches and their leaders should focus on what they are called to do: bringing people together to worship God. What youll get with Resisting Therapy Culture: An understanding of the role of the church in supporting people through mental health struggles A deeper appreciation for the expertise and value of mental health professionals Insight into how both therapy and the church can be good for Christians spiritual and mental health in their own intended ways Encouragement for church leaders to renew their focus on leading people in worship This book is an invitation for church leaders to focus on what the church does best. As Loftus explains, "People will live healthier lives when churches and therapists are working well, but the two do not have the same mission, methods, mandates, or measures of success. . . . Both should do the very best that they can in the sphere of work that God has assigned."

Cultivate an Awareness of the Often-Missed Nuances of the Holy Spirits Work in Your Life Do you find yourself longing for a richer, more meaningful spiritual life? Or maybe youre quietly wondering, "Am I even doing this right?" Youve heard metaphors like light or dark, feast or famine, close or far, to express connection with God. But what if the Spirits work in your life is not just a binary of presence or distance, but a vast landscape of movements, invitations, and transformations? In The Way of the Spirit, Dr. Jeremy Sims explains how to cultivate attentiveness to the Holy Spirit so you can recognize the subtle, often-overlooked ways God works in your life. Rather than reducing Gods activity to a formula, this book expands your spiritual vocabulary to name the Spirits many distinct movements across the seasons of life.Sims introduces seven Waypoints along the spiritual journey, each offering a glimpse into a season of life through which the Spirit works. As you walk through each Waypoint, youll be accompanied by a guidea saint or spiritual figure whose life embodies the work of the Spirit in that season. You will sit with Mary, the Mother of Jesus; the DesertFathers and Mothers; Ignatius of Loyola; Teresa of Avila; John of the Cross; Julian of Norwich; and Brother Lawrence. Through their lives and stories, you will trace the patterns of the Spirits work, learn to recognize His presence in your own life,and engage in spiritual practices along the way.With The Way of the Spirit, you will: Learn how to cultivate attentiveness to the Spirits work and why it matters. Explore how you perceive the Spirits work in your life. Broaden your spiritual vocabulary to help recognize and partner with the Spirits work. Move beyond binaries to learn ways the Spirit moves beyond just the familiar. The Spirit is always present and working in your life, leading you through different seasons in your spiritual journey. Become more attuned to Gods movements, opening the door to the returning, refining, and deepening rhythm of spiritual growth in your daily life. With The Way of the Spirit, begin to navigate your own spiritual journey in a way that feels both ancient and refreshingly new.