Pastor Tracy Wilde reflects on the absence of empathy in today's world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well, in this timely and refreshing guide. Achieving meaningful relationships and cultivating lasting connections with others are often some of the most valuable experiences of our lives. So why can it sometimes feel so difficult to relate to the people around us if we all share the same human desire to bond? In Finding the Lost Art of Empathy, Tracy Wilde addresses the reasons why we struggle with showing empathy toward others and explains why we ultimately avoid it--and even avoid contact with others altogether. She explores the different facets that have promoted isolation instead of community and provides the antidote for a more unified, loving, and empathetic society. Inspirational and encouraging, Wilde inspires us to self-reflect and remove whatever obstacles from our lives that may be blocking our way to true fulfillment in our relationships--and living life the way God intends us to.

From Churchome pastors Judah and Chelsea Smith, this vivid Bible story board book introduces little kids to Jesus' life, miracles, and wonderful love. Meet the perfect baby in the manger. Watch the Creator calm a storm. And glimpse heaven as the Savior rises into the clouds. Featuring vibrant vintage-inspired art, these favorite New Testament stories bring to life Jesus' world, His friends, and His mission of compassion. Adapted from I Will Follow Jesus Bible Storybook, this board book version for 0- to 4-year-olds includes 10 New Testament stories about Jesus' life, ministry, and purpose on earth a story line that grows with your child, including super short summary text perfect for infants' attention spans and an easy narrative for toddlers and preschoolers lively storytelling that will appeal to young children and modern families simple prayers of thankfulness and praise perfect for bedtime devotions Help your child fall in love with Jesus as you hand down these treasured stories. Start your infant on the path to Jesus by sharing the beautiful illustrations and brief summary sentence for each story. Then watch your toddler's or preschooler's faith grow as you read the short narratives and prayers. With its focus on the Savior, this fresh Bible board book makes a thoughtful gift for baby showers, dedications, christenings, adoptions, Easter, and Christmas and for any family who wants to share God's love with their little ones.

Relational Intelligence is your action plan for getting smart about who you surround yourself with. Using Jesus's relational framework for choosing the twelve disciples, this book gives you the tools you need to define, discern, align, assess, and activate your relationships to unlock your greatest potential. Years of ministry leadership experience have taught Dr. Dharius Daniels that there's no such thing as a casual relationship. All of our relationships either push us forward into our God-given purposes or hold us back from who we're meant to be. If you're serious about taking your life to the next level, you should be serious about taking your relationships to the next level, too. Scripture gives us a blueprint for the way relationships should be managed, and this blueprint helps us construct and grow relationships that are fruitful. It tells us that our spiritual, physical, financial, emotional, and professional progress is greatly impacted by who we allow to be a part of our lives and what part we allow them to play. Relational Intelligence reminds us that with our destiny on the line, relationships are too consequential to nonchalantly roll the dice in managing them. Daniels shows us that relationships were part of God's design, and when we understand and apply what God has to say about them, we can finally learn to: Reflect on the people that God has placed in our lives Avoid unnecessary relational turmoil Be intentional in each of our relationships Accomplish our God-given purpose When your purpose is on the line, the cost of relational unintelligence is too great to pay. Join Daniels as you uncover the secret to gaining the relational intelligence you need to build the purposeful life that you want.

The "New York Times" bestseller shows students that discovering who Jesus is will change who they are

In "Jesus Is _______. Student Edition," popular speaker, author, and former youth pastor Judah Smith reveals the character of Jesus and the importance of Christ's message. Adapted for a student's age and life experience, this compelling book will get younger readers thinking about what Jesus means to them.

Judah Smith, pastor of the City Church in Seattle, Washington, is a former youth minister. He understands kids and writes to as if to a friend. With enthusiasm and humor, Smith shows that Jesus is life, Jesus is grace, and Jesus is your friend. The student edition includes new content for younger readers ages 10-14--humorous lists, callouts of key text, sidebars with additional information, and discussion questions. This is a book for kids who have grown up in the church, are new to faith in Jesus, or are seeking to know more. This book will allow students to grow with Jesus from a young age and to know that the point of life is having a real, honest relationship with Jesus.

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Jesus is ____. How would you finish that sentence?

The subject is there, and so is the verb, but what comes next? Your answer could shed light on the path to becoming who you were made to be.

In these pages, Judah Smith fills out that sentence again and again, each time further revealing the character of Jesus. He writes as if to a friend, illustrating the importance of Christ’s message to modern men and women. This is a book for new believers, for lifelong followers, and for the merely curious.

Judah Smith shows us the Jesus that somber paintings and hymns fail to capture. With passion, humor, and conviction, he shows that Jesus is life. Jesus is grace. Jesus is your friend. Jesus is a new and better way to be human.

Judah Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Is ____, helps readers understand what steals their peace of mind and outlines the path to peace and fulfillment: understanding and implementing the healthy soul environment God originally designed.

Modern everyday life is stressful and confusing, full of overly packed schedules and circumstances outside one's control. This can be especially troubling for Christians who are wrestling with reality while trying to put their trust in God. But the truth is, anxiety does not have to be the constant from day to day. In fact, all the things people most desire in life--peace of mind, hope for tomorrow--are rooted in one simple thing: how they care for the health of their souls. In How's Your Soul?, Judah Smith explores the various facets and needs of the inner person, demonstrating that the path to cultivating healthy souls starts with discovering God's original design. He helps readers

- find real peace and security by bringing their feelings into alignment with God's truth,

- discover a healthy sense of identity from God and feel empowered to face the future with a new security and confidence, and

- learn the four elements necessary for a healthy soul environment

Sharing his own often humorous mistakes and foibles, Judah offers a helping hand as readers find their way through the emotional rollercoasters of life to discover the soul-healing essentials rooted in what he calls the soul's only true home--God himself.

In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Judah Smith, bestselling author of Jesus Is_____, will help you and your group find peace of mind and lasting fulfillment by asking a different kind of question. Because he knows that the health of the soul is too often overlooked in the busyness of everyday life, Judah trades the typical and surface-level "How are you?" for the question that gets to the heart of the matter: How's your soul? In the rush of living moment to moment, many of us find ourselves simply surviving, struggling daily with frustration, restlessness, boredom, and the rush to find ever-fleeting joy. But when we pause, we find the things that matter most in life are rooted in the health of the soul. Each of the six sessions asks us to deepen our exploration of what Judah calls the "inside you." When Is My Soul Home? What Makes My Soul Healthy? Why Does My Soul Have Hope? Who Does My Soul Hold On To? How Is My Soul Helped? Where Is My Soul Headed? This is an invitation to find lasting satisfaction by bringing your feelings into alignment with God's truth, moving beyond surviving to thriving, and learning how to live each day with eternal significance. The How's Your Soul Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions. Designed for use with How's Your Soul Video Study 9780310083887 (sold separately).

Judah Smith digs deep to answer the most common and the most difficult questions about Jesus, a man so few understand and so many desperately need. In "Jesus Is," Judah Smith explores a number of topics that reveal Jesus' purpose for coming, what He accomplished while He was here, and what that means for us.

Jesus is greatly revered, harshly criticized, and sorely misunderstood. Judah breaks down who Jesus is and explains to readers how understanding Jesus more fully will not only enrich their lives, but also give them meaning, as well as save them.

The 8-week "Jesus Is Participant's Guide, "intended for use with the DVD-based study of the same title, will help participants discover how to have a deeper, lasting relationship with Jesus, and to commune with and grow in Him. Judah will show you that Jesus is more than a good teacher, more than an inspiring leader. He is the point of all life.

Perfect for evangelism, the video sessions will help new Christians understand the person of Jesus, as well as help small group participants connect with one another.

A simple and sustainable path to a deep and satisfying walk with Christ

There are thousands of how-to books for improving various areas of life self, relationships, finances, fitness, business, marriage, family. And there are nearly as many books written for believers offering a framework for the right approach to a new life in God.

What if itwere possible, Pastor Stovall Weems asks, to boil it all down to one practical, un-complicated principle that would yield the vibrant, purposeful spiritual life so many are looking for? What if, in our relationship with God, we had one simple and sustainable touch point to experience a deep and satisfying walk with Christ?

In The God-First Life, Weems shows that true success in our walk with God and in life in general is not an issue of need, but an issue of order. Brilliantly unpacking the simple Scripture in Matthew 6:33, Weems gives a fresh and practical perspective on what Christian discipleship is about. Bringing clarity, depth, and simplicity, Pastor Weems makes clear core truths that have been misunderstood by many Christians and non-Christians alike."

"Where was God when ____? How could God allow ____? Why?" These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens. When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling, how do you believe in God's goodness? How do you cling to hope? Chad Veach directs readers away from cliched Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort or provide faith-building insights. Instead, he draws from God's promises in the Bible and from the story of his own daughter's diagnosis of a devastating and debilitating disease to reveal simple, purposeful steps for dealing with pain. Resting in God's love, remembering his past faithfulness, and realizing the distinction between having faith and clinging to hope are just some of these steps. Veach reminds us that because we know who God is, we know there is hope. Veach reminds us that because we know who God is, we know there is hope.

Winning Souls Starts With Loving People Christian evangelism has too often focused on "winning souls" to the exclusion of meeting real, everyday needs. Yet Jesus' earthly ministry followed a different pattern: He reached for people on the margins. He touched people no one else would touch. He spoke hope to people consumed by despair. And as the Lord extended Himself in compassion to meet the needs of the sick, the lost, and the hopeless, people turned their hearts to Him. Love Like Jesus will help you follow Jesus' pattern for changing lives. You will learn the importance of placing your confidence in Him alone, of staying faithful through seasons of unfruitfulness, of facing your fears with courage, and much more. Most of all, you will catch a vision of God's unfathomable love for every person, and get the tools you need to share it with people in need of a Savior.

Simple Truths to Find Love, Enjoyment, Trust, and Peace with God What is life? What are we here for? What is truly important? What will bring authentic satisfaction and lasting happiness? We all ask these questions, and we all have a right to come to our own conclusions. In this follow-up to his New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jesus Is ____, Judah completes this sentence as to what "life is," revealing how it is to be loved and to love, to enjoy God to the fullest, to trust God in every moment, and to be at peace with God, others, and ourselves. Judah writes as a friend, welcoming to the discussion new believers, lifelong followers of Jesus, and even the merely curious. In this six-session video based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Judah shows us the irrational love of God and the life that he intends for us to have in the here and now. With excitement and humor, he looks at the stories in the Bible from a different angle and shows how life is all about loving God and loving others. This study guide includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance application of Judah's teaching. Sessions include: Life Is . . . to Be Loved by God Life Is . . . to Love Others Life Is . . . to Trust God Life Is . . . to Be at Peace with God Life Is . . . to be at Peace with Yourself Life Is . . . to Enjoy God Designed for use with the Life Is ____ Video Study 9780718030735 (sold separately).

Life is ____. How would you finish that sentence? Judah Smith believes Jesus shows us how to live life to the fullest. In this follow-up to his New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jesus Is ____, Judah completes the new sentence again and again, revealing how * Life is to be loved and to love. * Life is to trust God in every moment. * Life is to be at peace with God and yourself. * Life is to enjoy God. Judah writes as a friend, welcoming new believers, lifelong followers of Jesus, and even the merely curious. He shows us the love of God that defies human logic and the life that God intends for us to have in the here and now. With excitement and humor, Judah looks at the stories in the Bible from his unique angle and shows how life is all about loving God and loving others.

Jesus es _. escrito por Judah Smith te estimulara a deshacerte de tu opinion preconcebida y limitada de Jesus para que puedas aceptar quien es el en verdad, en nuestra vida; mas real y relevante de lo que hayamos imaginado jamas". La oracion de Judah es que, a medida que vayas leyendo este libro, tu tambien veas a Jesus tal como es. Y cuando lo logres, te parecera irresistible. Este libro es: Inspiracion para redefinir y reiniciar una nueva relacion con Jesus. Un viaje en el que te enamoraras aun mas de las infinitas caracteristicas del hombre mas extraordinario que jamas existio. Una respuesta que cambiara tu vida para siempre. Un relato apasionado, con sentido del humor y extremadamente sabio. Jesus is _. Jesus is _. by Judah Smith will encourage you to get rid of your preconceived and limited opinion of Jesus so that you can accept who he really is, in our life; more real and relevant than we have ever imagined. Judah's prayer is that as you read this book, you too will see Jesus as He is, and when you do, you'll find him irresistible. This book is: Inspiration to redefine and start a new relationship with Jesus. A journey in which you will fall even more in love with the infinite characteristics of the most extraordinary man who ever lived. An answer that will change your life forever. A passionate story, with a sense of humor and at the same time extremely wise.

What is life? What are we here for? What will bring us true satisfaction and lasting happiness? In this companion to his highly-anticipated new book, Life Is ___, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Judah Smith takes readers on a forty-day devotional journey through Scripture to find the answers to these and others of our deepest questions. In forty daily readings, Judah helps readers understand that the meaning of life is found in loving and being loved, in enjoying God to the fullest, in trusting Him in every moment, and remaining at peace with God, others, and ourselves. This thought-provoking and inspiring collection of meditations is sure to reveal new and illuminating truths about what God intends for every person's life.