It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not, we all know something's wrong.

Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself.

Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything.

The Gospel of Mark is a 11-week Bible study. It is meant to be more than an intellectual analysis of Mark's gospel. It's a journey intended to lead you along in the footsteps of Jesus as he walks the road from Galilee to Jerusalem. This guide will require more of you than simply reading the Bible and answering a few questions. It'll ask you to engage your heart and your hands as well-feeling the full impact of Mark's writing as well as putting into action the challenges his gospel makes to his reader

The powerful, dramatic story of how a successful Hollywood set designer whose identity was deeply rooted in his homosexuality came to be suddenly and utterly transformed by the power of the gospel.

When Becket Cook moved from Dallas to Los Angeles after college, he discovered a socially progressive, liberal town that embraced not only his creative side but also his homosexuality. He devoted his time to growing his career as a successful set designer and to finding "the one" man who would fill his heart. As a gay man in the entertainment industry, Cook centered his life around celebrity-filled Hollywood parties and traveled to society hot-spots around the world--until a chance encounter with a pastor at an LA coffee shop one morning changed everything.

In A Change of Affection, Becket Cook shares his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. Cook's dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training inform his views on homosexuality--personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally--and in his new book he educates Christians on how to better understand this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree. A Change of Affection is a timely and indispensable resource for anyone who desires to understand more fully one of the most common and difficult stumbling blocks to faithfully following Christ today.

David Platt, autor de "Radical," exito del "New York Times, " investiga: Que quiso decir realmente Jesus cuando dijo: "Sigueme"?. Para muchos cristianos, seguir a Jesus es mejor visto desde lejos. Queremos ser discipulos mientras serlo no se entrometa en nuestro estilo de vida, en nuestras preferencias, en nuestras comodidades e incluso en nuestra religion. Y si realmente tomaramos el tiempo de mirar a Jesus a los ojos y ver quien es el realmente? Que tal si en verdad escuchamos las palabras que Jesus esta pronunciando? La invitacion de Jesus para seguirle fue --y todavia es-- una invitacion a una relacion marcada por abnegacion, intimidad personal, ambicion resuelta y alegria infinita. Cuando las personas en verdad se comprometen con esta invitacion personal de Jesus a seguirlo, todo cambia, puesto que es digno de toda nuestra confianza y todo nuestro afecto. Edificando sobre las lecciones de "Radical," este libro nos motivara a todos a experimentar el gran proposito para el cual hemos sido creados: Exaltar la gloria de Dios esparciendo el evangelio de Cristo por toda la tierra, --para hacer discipulos que haran discipulos. David Platt, author of the "New York Times" bestselling book "Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, " wants to know" " "What did Jesus "really" mean when He said, 'Follow me'?" For many Christians, following Jesus is seen as best done from a distance. We want to be disciples as long as doing so does not intrude on our lifestyles, our preferences, our comforts, and even our religion. But what if we really took the time to look Jesus in the eye and see who He truly is? What if we really listened to Jesus' words and heard what He is truly saying? Jesus' invitation to follow Him was--and still is--an invitation into a relationship marked by self-denial, personal intimacy, single-minded ambition, and ultimate joy. When people truly engage with Jesus' personal invitation to follow Him, everything changes, for He is worthy of all our trust and all our affections. Building on the lessons in "Radical," this book will motivate all of us to experience the grand purpose for which we have been created: to exalt the glory of God by spreading the gospel of Christ--to make disciples who are making disciples.

Originally published: Colorado Springs, CO: D.C. Cook, 2008.

In this insightful workbook companion to Crazy Love, Francis Chan reminds us that the creator of the universe loves us with a radical, unconditional, self? sacrificing love. Living Crazy Love is designed to help us move beyond the status quo and pursue and the crazy, relentless, all?powerful love of God The workbook can stand alone or be used alongside the Crazy Love DVD. Francis thought?provoking teaching and the included leaders guide make this a valuable resource for individual study, a seven?week small?group study, churches, youth groups, college campus ministries, and retreat weekends.

Jesus gave his followers a command: "Follow me." And a promise: "And I will equip you to find others to follow me." We were made to make disciples.Designed for use in discipleship relationships and other focused settings, "Multiply "will equip you to carry out Jesus's ministry. Each of the twenty-four sessions in the book corresponds with an online video at www.multiplymovement.com, where "New York Times "bestselling author David Platt joins Francis in guiding you through each part of "Multiply." One plus one plus one. Every copy of "Multiply "is designed to do what Jesus did: make disciples who make disciples who make disciples.... Until the world knows the truth of Jesus Christ.

Many seek reassurance or perceived unity by creating doctrinal statements, but that misses the point. Doctrine is necessary but it is not the solution.

In his new book Until Unity, New York Times best-selling author, Francis Chan, shows readers that the real problem is shallow or even non-existent love for each other. Do we truly understand the gospel? Do we believe in the miracle of the Holy Spirit in us? As believers, Christians are supposed to yield the fruit of supernatural love for one another. Instead, we allow jealousy and selfish ambition to prevail.

God hates this division between His children—and our indifference to it. He has provided the solution to the Church through gifting of leaders to equip His people in a way that leads to “unity of the faith”—but not at the expense of truth or holiness. Believers have done a poor job at this, but we can hear the call and be “eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

Although the Bible commands unity, some will resist these unifying efforts. We see it every day. We have to hate sin, love truth, and pursue unity for the Church. This is messy, but no matter what, Christians must give everything they have to the pursuit of a unified, restored Bride.

In this workbook companion to "Forgotten God," author Francis Chan reminds us of the true source of the church's power--the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we've ignored the Spirit for far too long, and that without Him, we operate in our own strength, only accomplishing human-sized results. Offering a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives the workbook is designed to initiate and facilitate both individual study, and small group discussion, interaction and practical application of the message of "Forgotten God." The workbook will stand alone, or can be used alongside the "Forgotten God DVD Study Resource." Francis' thought-provoking teaching makes this a valuable workbook resource for individual study, a seven-week small group study, churches, youth groups, and college campus ministries--and perfect for retreat weekends.

Planting and leading churches is a difficult calling. It can put strain on your mental and physical health, on your relationships with others, and even your relationship with God. Sifted offers practical guidance and hope for anyone going through a tough time in ministry or pastoral work. Founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii Wayne Cordeiro speaks the truth in love, offering wisdom and insight to walk alongside leaders as they face the challenges and hardships of planting and leading churches, while providing encouragement and inspiration for the journey. A seasoned church leader, Wayne shares the things he wishes he'd known when he was starting a new church. With additional stories from Francis Chan and Larry Osborne, each chapter includes a thought-provoking challenge question to develop a heart that is surrendered to God, focused on "being and becoming" versus "doing and accomplishing." Wayne will walk you through how to develop a healthy balance of personal care and spiritual leadership. But instead of a "how to" book on models and methods from men who have it all figured out, Sifted will help you process your journey in a way that: Challenges leaders' common scorecards of success. Encourages leaders to realize that they are not alone in what they are experiencing. Provides wisdom for the long haul to position younger leaders for a life of ministry. You many find yourself in a season of sifting. If you respond correctly, this season can be every bit as important as the time of harvest. Sifting builds the muscle of faith, giving us what we need for what lies just around the corner.

Bestselling author Chan delivers a timeless parable about a village that employs a rather difficult-to-use tractor to grow food. Everyone thinks that's just how it is . . . until someone discovers a long-forgotten book. Could it reveal the tractor's secrets? Full color.