Bøger af Chris Tiegreen

When I was pregnant, I often wondered what my children would look like. I wondered who they would turn out to be. I am reminded of the song: Que sera sera whatever will be will be. The future is not ours to see. I remember my mother singing this song often to me as a child. What ambitions do you have for your children? What dreams? Ambitions for health, safety, prosperity and a good life. Make your dreams for safety and health come true for your children. We live in a distressing time. Headlines remind us constantly of things we don't want to see: victims who were exploited and abused by more powerful or manipulative people, offenders who have gotten away with their abuses for far too many years, and a culture that has turned a blind eye to some of its most vulnerable members. These are signs of serious social and psychological problems, and we wish we didn't have to deal with them.But seeing these things is better than not seeing them, and dealing with them is better than leaving them alone. We have to know what the problems are in order to fix them, and as painful as they can be, knowing them is the first step toward a solution.This book is an important part of the solution. It not only identifies the problem of abuse; it also equips parents and others who work with children and youth to guard against abuse, recognize its signs, and prepare young people to live in a threatening world. It acknowledges the importance of the #MeToo movement while helping parents and children reduce the number of voices that will ever have to say "me too." It brings things that were secret into the light.If you have children, work with them, or know victims of abuse of any age, read this book. Arm yourself with the knowledge to prepare hearts, expose lies, and heal wounds. Yes, these times are distressing, but there are solutions. This is one of them. It educates us about things we don't want to see so that maybe we can see them a lot less often.

The faith journey can be hard, but it doesn't have to be.Abraham, Joseph, David, Paul, and even Jesus himself--all heroes of the faith who experienced both the soaring grace of answered prayers and crushing sorrow when God seemed unwilling to respond or too far away to hear. And yet, even in the darkest times, God was working, writing an unseen story of redemption that would save the world.When we pray, how do we see beyond the immediate and into the eternal? How do we know when to keep praying and when to give up; when to consider something a promise from God and when to recognize that it was from our own imagination? Why does silence from God rarely mean no and almost always mean come closer?The One Year Praying in Faith Devotional answers these questions and many more, taking you through a 365-day journey that will help you experience a prayerful relationship with God like never before.

In his Word, God promises us freedom from worry. Wouldn't it be nice if we actually believed him? What would happen if you took the concerns that grip you, that keep you awake at night, that clench your stomach in knots . . . and truly handed them over to his keeping? Like no other writer can do, best-selling author Chris Tiegreen opens your eyes and heart to a better, more weightless way to live. Unburdened won't teach you how to avoid responsibility or hide from serious issues. Neither is it about how to escape and go live on a beach-though having a couple of palm trees around never hurts. It's about taking the burdens you currently carry and making them much, much lighter. It's about transferring the weight of your responsibilities from the weak shoulders of your flesh to the strong fingertips of God. It's about learning to live in deep-down, heart-level freedom. And no one who reads Unburdened will walk away unchanged.

This year, learn to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most.We know for sure that God speaks to His people. Throughout the pages of Scripture, He guides, instructs, corrects, inspires, encourages, and reveals. Inspired writers even call Him "e;the Word."e; He has always been vocal, and He always will be.But what does He say to you? How does He say it? How can you know when you've heard Him? The One Year Hearing His Voice Devotional, written by acclaimed author Chris Tiegreen, will help you discover patterns and practices you can adopt to hear God better. Listening to God is a process, a journey, and an adventure. He promises that those who seek Him will be rewarded with His presence and His voice. And the words of the living God are powerful and life-changing.

This year, learn to bring the light and hope of Christ into your home, your community, and your world.Scripture calls us to be the salt of the earth and lights in the world-preserving, flavoring, brightening, and warming the lives of those around us. But too often, it seems the world is getting more and more closed off to the hope and promise of faith. How do we bring the light of Christ to the world around us, showing His love to the people who need it the most?In The One Year Salt and Light Devotional, beloved author Chris Tiegreen provides inspiration and practical insight on how we can offer glimpses of God everywhere we go as we live our faith in a way that begins deep inside and works its way out. Through each day's reading, God will encourage you, move you, and use you in surprising ways to bless this world with His wisdom, power, and love.