The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we're called on to push past our fears and act with strength. With How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Mariann Budde teaches us to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it's a journey that we can choose to undertake every day. Bishop Budde explores the full range of decisive moments, from the most visible and dramatic (the decision to go), to the internal and personal (the decision to stay), to brave choices made with an eye toward the future (the decision to start), those born of suffering (the decision to accept that which we did not choose), and those that come unexpectedly (the decision to step up to the plate). Drawing on examples ranging from Harry Potter to the Gospel According to Luke, she seamlessly weaves together personal experiences with stories from Scripture, history, and pop culture to underscore both the universality of these moments and the particular call each one of us must heed when they arrive. How We Learn to Be Brave will provide much-needed fortitude and insight to anyone searching for answers in uncertain times.

Theologians and leaders from many Churches and from the major world religions, including the last four popes, have acknowledged as unique in Christian history the spiritual gifts poured forth through Chiara Lubich. Her spirituality of unity has the ultimate goal of contributing to the unity for which Jesus prayed to his Father: May they all be one (Jn 17:21). This volume gathers her essential writings and for the first time presents them in a systematic fashion. It is a summa of the charism of unity, which will lead readers to ponder, understand and experience a spirituality particularly suited to the era in which we live. The history of the Church has seen many radicalisms of love ... that of Francis of Assisi, of Ignatius of Loyola. There is also Chiaras radicalism ... which seeks to make this love victorious in every circumstance. Pope John Paul II

The 5-Day Leader is an insanely practical guide to help you lead with confidence, accelerate your impact, grow your ministry, and transform your community.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and under-resourced as a leader? Perhaps you’re experiencing frustration, disappointment, or even burnout. Though you desire to lead well and serve faithfully, you no longer feel up to the task. If that sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Now more than ever, our world needs healthy and effective ministry leaders—that’s how to advance the Kingdom.

Originally a course for leaders around the globe, this proven framework has been designed and taught to thousands by Lyle Wells, a former pastor and the current president of Integrus Leadership. With biblical wisdom and extensive real- world experience, Wells wrote The 5-Day Leader to help you:

• GROW RELENTLESSLY
• IMPLEMENT RIDICULOUS ROUTINES
• DEVELOP RESILIENT RELATIONSHIPS

You were uniquely created and called to lead well, but you need more than a pep talk or an inspiring quote to carry on with confidence. When combined with your commitment to the hard work of growth and the help of the Holy Spirit, The 5-Day Leader will give you the tools and leadership strategies to renew your spirit and transform you from the inside out.