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Experienced leaders will tell you that you can’t lead on your own. The
pressure, the impossible decisions, the high risks, the temptations,
the people, the overwhelming schedule—it’s too much. Some leaders seek
outside help. They pray.
Looking for help in their own leadership, entrepreneur Ryan Skoog, CEO
Peter Greer, and executive advisor Cameron Doolittle set out to
investigate how leaders pray. What do they say to God? How often do
they pray, and for how long? Where do they pray? And how on earth do
they make time for prayer?
Skoog, Greer, and Doolittle spent three years researching. They logged
over one hundred hours of interviews with leaders in six continents who
collectively serve in over one hundred countries. They researched or
spoke with global entrepreneurs and business executives of Fortune 500
companies, as well as some of the most influential pastors and ministry
leaders in the world—leaders such as:
• Joni Eareckson Tada
• Philip Yancey
• Francis Chan
• John Mark Comer
• Christine Caine
• David Green
• Mark Batterson
• Among countless others
Here in Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing
Leaders, the authors share the spiritual habits, techniques, and
practices of these world-changing leaders, revealing specific details
of their prayer lives. In addition, the book includes prayers for
leaders to use in their own prayer time as well as tools for how to
cultivate a personal and organizational commitment to prayer.
By allowing these men and women to lead us in prayer, we learn not only
how to pray but also how to build a culture of prayer wherever we lead.
It is only when our businesses, ministries, and churches pray that they
will be transformed.
Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and
author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared
successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a
trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly
eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the
spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it
continues to be the answer he needs. Too often we treat the
symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to
pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at
hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this
book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against
hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.
A unique and validating look at the tension you feel between
disillusionment and a desire for truth, Searching for Enough helps
you see your doubt not as an emotion to fear but as an invitation
to be followed. Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I'm not
enough, and I'm never going to be. And I know I'm not supposed to
say this, but God's not enough for me either." Whether or not we
attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith
is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live.
We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next
experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal
we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious. In Searching for
Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to
introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas:
history's most notorious skeptic. Like Thomas, we are caught
between two unsatisfying stories: We want to believe in God but
can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal
struggles. But what if there's a better story than shame? What if
there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide?
What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and
loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole? From a place
of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us
that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the
presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an
involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for
Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only
promises that never disappoint.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination
of Hurry and Live No Lies shows readers what is holding them back
from authentically following Jesus - and reveals the
countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant lifelong
faith. We all have experienced unwanted parts of our spiritual
journey: distance from God, gaps in our character, the fear that
our lives will be trivial and empty. Jesus is calling us into more.
Calling us to be shaped in his likeness. To experience his
abundance of life. But how, practically, can we do that? By
becoming his apprentice. By practicing the Way. Outlining the
timeless process of being with Jesus, becoming like him, and living
as he did, bestselling author and pastoral voice John Mark Comer
outlines God's vision for the journey of our soul. In this powerful
and practical work, he outlines his core philosophy of spiritual
formation to help us form a "rule of life." Along the way readers
benefit from his rich cultural insight, deep biblical teaching, and
his honest and hopeful view of the potential of each human soul.
You feel like there's more to life than this? You're right. Now
come discover just how much life awaits you.
A fresh, challenging and compassionate response to busyness, based on the way of life Jesus offered his disciples
With warmth and encouragement Pastor John Mark Comer, author of
ECPA Bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, offers guidance
and advice to help you recognise the lies and resist the forces
that seek to steal your happiness, wholeness and holiness. As
Christians, we're all at war with three fierce adversaries of the
soul that feed us deceptive ideas to harm our spiritual well-being:
the world, the flesh and the devil. Live No Lies parses out the
tactics, strengths and weaknesses of these enemies, giving you a
clear battle plan and spiritual practices to outwit and overcome
these evils. Skilfully weaving together uplifting wisdom and
reassuring, practical guidance, this is a book for anyone looking
for everyday disciplines to help them care for their soul. Live No
Lies will equip you with all you need to make practices for
resisting evil an active part of your spiritual formation, and
leave you motivated to find happiness and peace in Jesus. That
tug-of-war in your chest for wholeness? Those lies that sabotage
your peace? It's time to identify them, and defeat them.
In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever
since we've been picking up the pieces.Loveology is a theology of
love from God's point of view. The five sessions start with God's
design for marriage and works backward, dealing with sexuality,
romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female.
Pastor and writer John Mark Comer shares about what is right in
male/female relationships-what God intended in the Garden. And
about what is wrong-the fallout in a post-Eden world.The Loveology
video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) is for
anyone who wants to learn what the Scriptures have to say about
sexuality and relationships and for people who want to ask the why
questions and get intelligent, grace-and-truth answers.As you walk
through this five-week study, you will come to better understand
what God fully intended back in the garden. By comprehending the
brilliance behind God's original plan for love and marriage and sex
and romance-if we can redefine that fuzzy, amorphous, confusing
word "love" and look at it through the lens of Jesus-your marriages
and relationships will be radically altered as a result.This study
guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection
questions, and between session personal applications to enhance
your journey through the video study.Sessions
include:LoveMarriageSexRomanceSinglenessDesigned for use with
Loveology Video Study 9780310688389 (sold separately).
God Has a Name is a simple yet profound guide to understanding God
in a new light--focusing on what God says about himself. This one
shift has the potential to radically alter how you relate to God,
not as a doctrine, but as a relational being who responds to you in
an elastic, back-and-forth way. In God Has a Name, John Mark Comer
takes you line by line through Exodus 34:6-8--Yahweh's
self-revelation on Mount Sinai, one of the most quoted passages in
the Bible. Along the way, Comer addresses some of the most profound
questions he came across as he studied these noted lines in Exodus,
including: Why do we feel this gap between us and God? Could it be
that a lot of what we think about God is wrong? Not all wrong, but
wrong enough to mess up how we relate to him? What if our "God" is
really a projection of our own identity, ideas, and desires? What
if the real God is different, but far better than we could ever
imagine? No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, the act
of learning who God is just might surprise you--and change
everything.
The problem isn't so much that we tell lies but that we live them.
You are at war against lies. . .but you can defeat them. The Live
No Lies Bible Study draws from biblical truth and the wisdom of
past saints to help you see how each of our soul's enemies-the
devil, the flesh, and the world-rob us of hope; sabotage our peace;
and wreak havoc on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
You'll learn how to unmask these lies and develop a strategy to
fight back against deception by standing firmly on the truth we
believe. This video study guide with bestselling author of The
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer has everything you
need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide
itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a
leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all four video
sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Each session looks
at specific ways lies infiltrate your life and how you can
eradicate them with the living truth of God's Word and the ancient
wisdom of the saints. Together, they will help you win the war so
that the truth sets you free from the lies that have been holding
you back. Watch on any device! Streaming video access code
included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code
may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not
be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet
connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by
law. Additional offer details inside.
You've heard people say, "Who you are matters more than what you
do." But does the Bible really teach us that? Join pastor and
bestselling author John Mark Comer in Garden City as he guides
twenty- and thirty-somethings through understanding and embracing
their God-given calling. In Garden City, John Mark Comer gives a
surprisingly countercultural take on the typical "spiritual" answer
the church gives in response to questions about purpose and
calling. Comer explores Scripture to discover God's original intent
for how we're meant to spend our time, reshaping how you view and
engage in your work, rest, and life. In these pages, you'll learn
that, ultimately, what we do matters just as much as who we are.
Garden City will help you find answers to questions like: Does God
care where I work? Does he have a clear direction for me? How can I
create a practice of rest? Praise for Garden City: "In Garden City,
John Mark Comer takes the reader on a journey--from creation to the
final heavenly city. But the journey is designed to let each of us
see where we are to find ourselves in God's good plan to partner
with us in the redemption of all creation. There is in Garden City
an intoxication with the Bible's biggest and life-changing ideas."
--Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament,
Northern Seminary
Finally--a theology of love that will help you navigate the
confusing waters of modern relationship. In the beginning, God
created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we've been picking
up the pieces. With an autobiographical thread that turns a book
into a story, pastor and speaker John Mark Comer shares about what
is right in male/female relationships--what God intended in the
Garden. And about what is wrong--the fallout in a post-Eden world.
Loveology starts with marriage and works backward. Comer deals with
sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and
female; ending with a raw, uncut, anything goes Q and A dealing
with the most asked questions about sexuality and relationships.
This is a book for singles, engaged couples, and the newly
married--both inside and outside the church--who want to learn what
the Scriptures have to say about sexuality and relationships. For
those who are tired of Hollywood's propaganda, and the church's
silence. And for people who want to ask the why questions and get
intelligent, nuanced, grace-and-truth answers, rooted in the
Scriptures.
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