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Our lives are fraught with anxiety. Conflict in our relationships,
fears about the future, information overload, financial pressure,
lack of contentment--all of them can steal our joy because they
steal our peace. Through Christ we are promised peace, but how can
we feel peace when we live in a world of chaos? Because, says Chip
Ingram, peace isn't a feeling; it's a choice. In I Choose Peace,
Chip unpacks Philippians 4 to show us how we can choose peace in -
relational conflict - anxious moments - a broken world - difficult
circumstances - a materialistic culture If you're tired of feeling
anxious over the state of the world, your relationships, or your
own heart, this encouraging book will help you quiet your worries
and experience real, lasting peace that doesn't depend on what's
going on around you.
Seeing yourself as God sees you is essential to overcoming your
deepest struggles, having healthy relationships, living in freedom,
and fulfilling your life purpose. Yet most of us look at ourselves
with warped mirrors, believing lies that lead to shame, guilt,
fear, insecurity, and spiritual stagnation. The lies of our past
keep us stuck, struggling with the same issues and habits for
years. But according to the first three chapters of Ephesians,
that's not how God sees us at all. Pastor and author Chip Ingram
wants to open your eyes to your true self, the "new you" that God
sees, the person who is immeasurably valuable and beautiful. In
this Scripture-soaked book, he shows you how getting God's
perspective - satisfies your search for significance - undoes your
shame - makes you secure - frees you from comparing yourself with
others - helps you discover your calling - and more Are you ready
to see yourself as God sees you? Then let Chip Ingram show you how
to silence the lies of your past and experience your true identity.
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day. "Read ... and
marvel at the fact that God became one of us to reveal the father
to all of us." --Andy Stanley The Christmas season easily
overwhelms, and meaning can be lost in the busyness. In Tidings of
Comfort and Joy, Mark M. Yarbrough reminds us why we celebrate.
These twenty--five short devotions focus December on Jesus through
a combination of Scripture reflections, winsome stories, advent
applications, and guided prayers. This is a book that you and your
family will turn to annually, as you prepare your heart for the
wonder and meaning of Christmas.
See God for Who He Is, Not What You Think He Ought To Be Anyone who
has tried to describe God to someone else, especially an
unbeliever, knows that it is easy to find yourself at a loss for
words. It seems that this part of our lives, which we claim is
central, is often difficult to put into words. But if you know God,
shouldn't you be able to describe him? What is he like? How can we
put his eternal attributes into words? Join Chip Ingram in this
fascinating study of seven attributes of God: his goodness,
sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love, and faithfulness.
Readers will see God in a whole new light and discover that our
view of God impacts every decision in our lives. It will change the
way we pray, the way we live, and the way we think about the world
around us. God longs for us to know him as he really is. Get ready
to meet God again for the first time.
Seeing yourself as God sees you is essential to overcoming your
deepest struggles, having healthy relationships, living in freedom,
and fulfilling your life purpose. Yet most of us look at ourselves
with warped mirrors, believing lies that lead to shame, guilt,
fear, insecurity, and spiritual stagnation. The lies of our past
keep us stuck, struggling with the same issues and habits for
years. But according to the first three chapters of Ephesians,
that's not how God sees us at all. Pastor and author Chip Ingram
wants to open your eyes to your true self, the "new you" that God
sees, the person who is immeasurably valuable and beautiful. In
this Scripture-soaked book, he shows you how getting God's
perspective - satisfies your search for significance - undoes your
shame - makes you secure - frees you from comparing yourself with
others - helps you discover your calling - and more Are you ready
to see yourself as God sees you? Then let Chip Ingram show you how
to silence the lies of your past and experience your true identity.
A launching pad for your spiritual journey, this inspiring book
provides clear, specific, and practical guidelines for becoming a
Christian who lives like Christ. Christians today live in a world
that is activity heavy and relationship light. The result is
spiritual emptiness. We struggle to know what God wants from us and
for us . . . and we're unsure what a real relationship with God
really looks like. But that was never God's idea. HIS idea of faith
is not about rules or religion-- it's about relationship. That's
where God tells us to start. In Romans 12, God gives us a clear
picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If
you're ready to move from "in" to "all in," then you're ready to
become a Romans 12 Christian. The next steps of your journey toward
true spirituality start here.
Experience the love of God today In Finding God When You Need Him
Most, Chip Ingram reveals how you can meet God in the midst of your
most difficult circumstances. Chip??'s candid discussion, personal
stories, and solid guidance will allow you to move from ???knowing
about God??? to profoundly experiencing his presence and power in
your life. Whether you???re struggling with a rocky relationship,
an unexpected crisis, depression, or injustice, Finding God When
You Need Him Most will remind you that the Lord is faithful to hear
your heart??'s cry and will be there for you, time and again.
???Chip Ingram??'s book calls us back to the Psalms to help us
remember that God is our ???strong tower, ??? sufficient for every
need. It turns out that???in the midst of those crises that life
offers us regularly???our job is simply to get closer to the One
who welcomes us back into intimate fellowship day by day.??????Hugh
O. Maclellan Jr., president, Maclellan Foundation ???Chip Ingram
reveals his heart in a transparent and authentic way. This book has
the potential to change your belief system which will ultimately
change your feelings and behavior. I am privileged to offer an
endorsement for a very relevant book.??????Ron Blue, president,
Christian Financial Professionals Network ???In a world obsessed
with personal strength and power, Chip Ingram brings home a
surprising yet profound truth . . . that weakness is often a
prelude to unusual and significant strength. Read this and you
might just embrace moments of weakness as a friend!??????Joe
Stowell, teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel; former president,
Moody Bible Institute Chip Ingram is the president of Walk Thru the
Bible and teachingpastor of the international radio broadcast
Living on the Edge. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary,
Chip??'s passion is to partner with the local church to be a
worldwide catalyst for discipleship. He is the author of eight
books, including Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships; God: As He
Longs for You to See Him; Sex 180; and The Invisible War.
In our post-Christian, pluralistic society, responding to the
perception that Christians are prejudiced, anti-intellectual, and
bigoted has become a greater challenge than ever before. The result
is often intimidation, withdrawal, and even doubts among God's
people about what we really believe. Bestselling author and
teaching pastor at Living on the Edge, Chip Ingram, wants to change
that. In Why I Believe, he gives compelling answers to questions
about - the resurrection of Christ - the evidence of an afterlife
-the accuracy and intellectual feasibility of the Bible - the
debate between creation and evolution - the historicity of Jesus -
and more The solid, biblical, logical answers he shares will
satisfy the honest doubts that every believer experiences now and
then, and will provide practical, thoughtful answers that can be
shared with family and friends. This is the perfect resource for
churches, small groups, and individuals who long not only to really
know what and why they believe, but also to be equipped to explain
the intellectual justification for their faith in everyday
language.
Heaven has received a lot of attention in recent years as
bestselling books and movies have told the stories of people who
claim to have been there. But what does the Bible actually say
about heaven? What difference does it make? What happens the moment
after we die? What will our relationships be like in heaven? Chip
Ingram sets aside the hype and myths and digs into the Scriptures
to discover what God actually wants us to know about the hereafter.
Most importantly, Ingram shows why our understanding of heaven
matters now, in this life. Because what we believe about heaven
actually affects us today in ways we may not have imagined.
We live in a reactionary culture where divisive issues arise,
people on either side throw stones, and everyone ends up more
entrenched in their opinions than in reaching common ground--or
even exhibiting common courtesy! If there ever was a time for
Christians to understand and communicate God's truth about
controversial and polarizing issues, it is now. Believers must
develop convictions based on research, reason, and biblical
truth--and be able (and willing) to communicate these convictions
with a love and respect that reflects God's own heart. In Culture
Shock, bestselling author, pastor, and radio personality Chip
Ingram shows readers how they can bring light rather than heat to
the most controversial and divisive issues of our day. Covering
topics such as right and wrong, sex, homosexuality, abortion,
politics, and the environment, Culture Shock is every engaged
believer's must-have guidebook to replacing reactionary hate with
revolutionary love.
Includes .Samples and photos of emerging church worship gatherings
.Recommended resources for the emerging church The seeker-sensitive
movement revolutionized the way we did church and introduced
countless baby boomers to Jesus. Yet trends show that today s
post-Christian generations are not responding like the generations
before them. As we enter a new cultural era, what do worship
services look like that are connecting with the hearts of emerging
generations? How do preaching, leadership, evangelism, spiritual
formation, and, most of all, how we even think of church need to
change? The Emerging Church goes beyond just theory and gets into
very practical ways of assisting you in your local church
circumstances. There is no one right way, no model for us all to
emulate. But there is something better. Dan Kimball calls it
Vintage Christianity: a refreshing return to an unapologetically
sacred, raw, historical, and Jesus-focused missional ministry.
Vintage Christianity connects with emerging post-seeker generations
who are very open spiritually but are not interested in church. For
pastors, leaders, and every concerned Christian, Kimball offers a
riveting and easy-to-grasp exploration of today s changing culture
and gives insight into the new kind of churches that are emerging
in its midst. Included is running commentary by Rick Warren, Brian
McLaren, Howard Hendricks, and others."
Too many of today s pastors and leaders mistakenly think that
thriving programs, lively worship services, and relevant preaching
are adequate for developing people into the spiritual dynamos God
desires. In many churches, the primary objective of the
church---discipleship of people into mature followers of
Jesus---has been outsourced to programs and large-scale efforts to
train and teach. But is that happening? Are people growing in
spiritual depth and missional determination? Twenty-five years ago,
the leaders of Randy Pope s rapidly growing church took serious
stock of their own spiritual development and realized all of them
had benefitted from a personal discipleship relationship that had
helped them grow in their faith and discover where God was calling
them to service. As a church, they decided to make personal
discipleship their do-or-die aim: applying one person s real life
to another s to accomplish something far bigger than that single
life. Perimeter calls their approach life-on-life missional
discipleship and Insourcing tells their story. Randy Pope writes
for church leaders who recognize the value of discipleship and need
practical ideas for reorienting church ministries around personal
discipleship. Readers will be encouraged that a wide scale personal
discipleship program is attainable for any church."
When it comes to marriage these days, anything goes. No wonder you
can find a book on marriage from every perspective--or no
perspective. How can you experience a great marriage that lasts?
What works? This book answers that question by shining a light on
the biblical design for marriage. In a world of sexual and
relational confusion, isn't it time to consult the One who created
marriage? Author and pastor Chip Ingram, with his characteristic
compassion, transparency, and engaging storytelling, discusses -
what marriage really is - the biblical model - a man's unique role
in marriage - a woman's unique role in marriage - the bigger
picture of why God created marriage A marriage that works, says
Ingram, is more wonderful than you thought possible and harder than
you imagined--but worth the work. Couples will learn the power of
making a covenant with their spouse and fulfilling their design in
an atmosphere of respect, resulting in the spiritual,
psychological, emotional, and physical oneness they long to have
with each other.
Now poised to reach a new readership, Good to Great in God's Eyes
shows how Christians can honor God with lives of great faith and
excellent work. Believers become great in God's eyes by applying
the ten common characteristics of great Christians: - think great
thoughts - read great books - pursue great people - dream great
dreams - pray great prayers - take great risks - make great
sacrifices - enjoy great moments - empower great people - develop
great habits Using Scripture, personal stories, and examples from
Christians who left a lasting legacy, bestselling author Chip
Ingram offers practical steps for becoming great in all areas of
life, in spiritual growth, family, relationships, and career.
Includes a foreword by Bob Buford and helpful discussion questions
to facilitate group or individual study.
God wants his children to have a lasting relationship and great
sex--the results of a deep, meaningful love that is rooted in
commitment. Now updated and with a fresh new cover, Love, Sex, and
Lasting Relationships helps readers walk a path to true love that
is more fulfilling than they ever imagined. "There's a better way
to find love, stay in love, and grow in intimacy for a lifetime,"
says Chip Ingram. It's God's way. Whether single or married, happy
or searching for hope, readers will discover that by following
God's prescription, they can create a love that lasts.
Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and
spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With
such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth
about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War
examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and
spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial
subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what
the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can
safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now
repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a
balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what
believers can do to defend themselves.
Well-known teacher and speaker Chip Ingram teams up with
psychologist and author Dr. Becca Johnson in this encouraging and
practical book, showing how many emotions lead to anger, and many
emotions follow from it. Their message is clear: as we deal with
our anger, we deal with the primary cause for all emotions that
destroy.
Ingram and Johnson help readers identify whether they are spewers,
leakers, or stuffers. Readers also learn the difference between
good and bad anger, how to gain control of their anger, and how to
direct it toward constructive ends. The authors cover solid
biblical principles as well as the psychological aspects of our
emotions, showing readers how they can actually be constructive
tools used by God to transform lives and relationships. Counselors,
pastors, and individual Christians will find this book a
no-nonsense tool for handling destructive emotions in a healthy
way. Now available in trade paper.
Sex is everywhere . . . On TV. In movies. On the Web. In magazines.
In high school and even youth group. Yet even with all of this
exposure, a big part of the sex story is not being told-a whole
dimension that goes way beyond the traditional answers. If you're
fed up with our sex-saturated culture and are tired of being told
to "just wait until you're married," then check out the biblical
understanding of sexuality. It's something totally different. A
full 180 degrees different. It's Sex 180 and it's a revolution.
Dive in and hang on, because this book will turn everything you
know about sex upside down. Turn the pages and join the rebellion
against our culture's view of sex and grab onto what God really
says about it all. You'll relate to the opposite sex in a whole new
way, and you'll never be the same again. Maybe your world won't be
either.
It's tough to be a pastor. Pastors face demands and pressures on
every side, from the challenges of church ministry to the realities
of spiritual warfare. But you can make a difference. Your prayers
provide a lifeline for your pastor's spiritual health and ministry
effectiveness. Eddie Byun offers a handy, practical guide to
praying for pastors. He shares stories of how congregational
intercession changes things, with specific guidelines for prayers
for protection, rest, anointing, integrity and more. God calls us
to pray for our leaders. When we do, their ministry is
strengthened, the kingdom is advanced and lives and communities are
transformed.
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