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Writing this book put me in some dangerous, irreverent territory. I was surprised to find Christ there.After countless hours of interviews with people who have deconstructed Christianity, Preston Ulmer found that many were told they weren't Christian before they chose to leave their faith.Exiled before exiting.Pushed out for wrestling.Called "trouble" for calling out the tension.If you look closely, you'll find that Jesus lived out his faith this way too, deconstructing the parts of religion that we had gotten wrong in order to portray God more clearly. Some people loved him for it. Others crucified him. And his followers are experiencing similar reactions today.So how do we relate to friends and family who have become skeptical of beliefs they were taught in church? In this case, we renew our minds, which might include rethinking everything we thought we knew for the sake of the unconvinced (Romans 12:2). Are you ready to deconstruct your faith and discover Jesus?

ECPA 2024 Book Award Finalist -- Ministry ResourcesWhat happens when Jesus becomes obscured from our point of view?With all the hostility boiling just under the surface of our world, we need a renewed vision of Jesus as the Lamb of God who can lead us in the peaceable ways of the Kingdom. When we fail to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we lean into the desires of our hearts more than the desires God has for us. As a result, our entire spirituality becomes driven by the self and for the self. We need renewed practices of centering Jesus in our hearts and minds.In Centering Jesus, Derek Vreeland invites you to imagine what it looks like to keep Jesus as the Lamb of God at the center of three key areas of our lives--our spiritual formation, our moral lives, and our common life together. With the deep divide in American culture and the polarization that continues to grow, we need a renewed focus on the Lamb so that we might blaze a path forward into civility and kindness.Learn how toidentify the problems that occur when Jesus is obscured from our view;walk through some of the key biblical descriptions of the Lamb;describe a Lamb-shaped and Jesus-centered approach to the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love, the foundation of our moral lives; andexperience the Lamb at the center of common life together, specifically worship life, participation in acts of justice, and political life.

Create a Vision for Purposeful Living Right Where You AreSomething special happens when you break away from your routine, slow down, and consider the impact of the one life that you've been given. Alongside the guidance and vision in Holly and Glenn Packiam's book The Intentional Year, this companion journal will equip you to tend to your soul and consider what matters most.In The Intentional Year Journal, you'll: reflect on the past year and on what lies ahead, connect and process with God and your spouse or trusted friend, take an inventory of five spheres of life, establish rhythms for the next season, andmake a plan of action to live into.Map out a sustainable life and set a vision that will impact the years to come. As The Intentional Year Journal guides you through the season ahead, you'll find yourself energized, encouraged, and filled with renewed purpose.

Disillusioned with religion? Jesus hasn't left you.The Bible doesn't shy away from stories about how even the seemingly best or most religious Christians can get it wrong. God could have easily omitted these stories, but instead, he chose to magnify the failures of religious people acting foolishly. That's because he's not interested in saving face--he's interested in restoration. In Saints, you'll discover that Jesus isn't fazed by people's mistakes; he's still after relationship and connection with every single one of us.In Saints, we're going to explore: John 3, 7, and 19 Nicodemus, the Pharisee who was disoriented by Jesus' testimony;John 6, 12, 13, and 18 Judas, the disciple who sold Jesus out;John 11 and 18 and Acts 4 Caiaphas, the high priest who was unwilling to steward his power generously;John 18 and 21 Peter, the disciple who denied association with Jesus; andActs 8 and 1 Timothy 1 Paul, the Pharisee who persecuted Christians.The Storyline Bible StudiesWhether you are new to the Christian faith or a seasoned Bible reader, the Storyline Bible Studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture--each following people, places, or things in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage or verse and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented, coming apart at the seams. The Storyline Bible Studies will help you put things back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is.Special FeaturesFor individuals, small groups, and church ministries: a five-lesson study that can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study or semester-long church curriculum or that works just as well on a self-paced individual rhythmgospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible studyfull Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one placeinsights from diverse scholars, authors, and Bible teachersan emphasis on close readings of large portions of ScriptureDigital Resources AvailableLeader and small-group guides are available at thestorylineproject.com/freebies.

Discover the storyline of Scripture as you follow people, places, or things in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible Studies help you put the pieces back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is.In Sinners, we will discover God's tender compassion on anyone--regardless of their social status, troubled past, or the labels placed upon them. And we are going to notice the counterintuitive ways "sinful" people respond to Jesus in righteous acts of faith. You'll start to see a theme unfold: The people considered sinful often act with greater faith than the most religious people of Jesus' day. In the Sinners Bible study, we will exploreLuke 7: the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with the perfume from her alabaster jar and whose faith saved her;Luke 7: the Roman centurion who advocated for his sick servant and whose faith saved the servant's life;Matthew 9: the former tax collector and disciple named Matthew who had left his tollbooth to follow Jesus and whose faith confused the religious;Matthew 15: the Canaanite mom who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter and whose faith led to her daughter's healing; andJohn 4: the Samaritan woman at the well who was approached by Jesus and whose faith started revival in her town.

The Good News begins here! Experience the biblical story of Easter in the contemporary and engaging language of The Message Bible in this accessible booklet.What appeared to be a defeat was actually the greatest victory of all. In his death, Jesus defeated sin. On Easter morning, death, too, was defeated. You are invited into this story, to read about Jesus and find the life you were created to live.Easter is an opportunity to encounter the story of Jesus for the first time. The Bible in contemporary language is a welcoming, refreshing introduction to the gospel. This booklet includes the Gospel accounts of Holy Week along with prophetic texts related to the Crucifixion and New Testament passages reflecting on the meaning of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.The Story of EasterThe Promise of EasterThe Meaning of EasterThe Practice of EasterHow We Can Know GodPerfect for outreach, this booklet is also available in a 20-pack (ISBN 9781641586689) for bulk ordering.

These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is.Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features: Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible studyFull Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one placeInsights from female scholars and scholars of colorFree resources for preaching and leading small groupsThe Stones Bible study will guide you through five stone-related stories because stones are physical reminders of God's faithful activity in the lives of his people. We will explore: Genesis 28 and 35: the Bedrock of Jacob, where God met Jacob with faithfulnessExodus 34: the Bedrock of Moses, where God met Moses with steadfast forgivenessJoshua 4: the Bedrock of Joshua, where God helped his people rememberMatthew 27-28: the Bedrock of Jesus, where rescue comes through resurrection1 Peter 2: the Bedrock of the Church, where God's people are given purpose

THE STORYLINE BIBLE STUDIESWhether you are new to the Christian faith or a seasoned Bible reader, the Storyline Bible Studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture--each following people, places, or things in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage or verse and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented, coming apart at the seams. The Storyline Bible Studies will help you put things back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the literary masterpiece that it is.

These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is. Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features: Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible studyFull Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one placeInsights from female scholars and scholars of colorFree resources for preaching and leading small groupsEvery tree, bush, or vine in the Bible is deeply embedded in an ancient, symbolic-driven world where imagery of the story didn't just matter--it had meaning. The Sticks Bible study will guide you through five Bible stories where trees point us to how we can seek godly wisdom and make hard choices that honor God. In Sticks, we're going to exploreGenesis 2-3, where the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil show us how to choose wisely and not to take matters into our own hands; Exodus 3, where the Burning Bush helps us choose to notice when God is trying to get our attention; Isaiah 1, 6, 11, 53, where the Messiah Tree helps us choose to branch out from our shady family trees; John 15, where the True Vine teaches us how to choose to stay connected to Jesus for a fruitful life; andRevelation 22, where the Tree of Life helps us to choose to reframe our views from the treetops.

When it comes to the Bible, questions can make us anxious.Questioning God or God's Word can feel like disloyalty; waiting for answers can feel like being forgotten.But what if our questions could be good for our faith? What if the solution to our doubts isn't fewer questions but more questions? Better questions? We tend to approach the Bible from a modern, Western perspective, but what we find in the Scriptures is an inspired conversation from a different time and place. Better questions come from the Bible out--from the vantage points of the people we meet in the pages of Scripture and the God who meets them where they are.In Asking Better Questions of the Bible, Marty Solomon points us to the beauty and wonder and hope contained in the Scriptures. God, we discover, invites our questions and can be trusted with our doubts. When we come to God and God's Word with curiosity, we leave satisfied and at the same time craving more as we discover a more profound understanding of what God is inviting us to become.

These studies guide you through the storyline of Scripture-each following a person, place, or thing in the Bible. Maybe you are practiced in dissecting a passage and pulling things out of the text to apply to your life. But now you may feel as though your faith is fragmented. The Storyline Bible studies help you put the pieces back together. You'll discover cohesive, thematic storylines with literary elements and appreciate the Bible as the masterpiece that it is. Each study is five weeks long and can be paired with its thematic partner for a seamless ten-week study to fit in a church semester. Every study features: Gospel presentation at the beginning of each Bible studyFull Scripture passages included in the study so that you can mark up the text and keep your notes in one placeInsights from female scholars and scholars of colorFree resources for preaching and leading small groupsIn the ancient, symbol-driven world of the Bible, location didn't just matter--it had meaning. The Mountains Bible study will guide you through five mountaintop Bible stories because mountains are holy ground for connecting with God. We will explore: Genesis 1-2: Mount of Creation, where God created the worldExodus 19-20: Mount Sinai, where God gives the Israelites the Mosaic lawMatthew 5: Mount of the Sermon, where Jesus' delivers his most famous messageMatthew 17: Mount of Transfiguration, where Jesus revealed his gloryMatthew 28: Mount of the Great Commission, where Jesus commissioned his disciples

Discipleship for Kids offers a straightforward, fun, and empowering pathway to help you teach faith fundamentals to children.Helping children discover the Christian life can feel daunting and overwhelming. How do we instill a lifelong love for Jesus, God, and the Bible? The good news is that we don't have to have all the Bible knowledge in the world. Discipleship for Kids helps adults establish a strong faith foundation for the children in our lives. We learn along with our kids, one story and step at a time.Through this resource kids will learn how to become a Christian, have a strong understanding of Bible basics, and learn how to: Walk with JesusLove the BiblePray to GodTell the WorldDiscipleship for Kids is designed for children to read alone or with an adult. It uses The Wheel, a longtime Navigator tool that provides a clear pathway through the priorities of the Christian life. Each chapter has features from fictional stories to key definitions and from interaction with corresponding verses for the topic and Scripture memory to questions to explore and discuss.This book is not about simply gaining information so you can get things just right for God. Obeying Jesus? Check! Prayer? Mastered that! Fellowship? Do that every week! Discipleship is never about perfecting the Christian life. It's about moving forward with Jesus at the center.

Begin a lifetime of Scripture memory and love for God's Word with your family!The Topical Memory System (TMS) has been helping people memorize Scripture for decades, and it will help you and your kids too! The tried-and-true methods of the TMS are the foundation of this fun game. Kids will have fun playing the memory games as their faith and understanding of God's Word grow.Inside you'll findtear-out memory-verse cards in NIV and MSG for multiple gamesa devotional-style guide to help understand each versediscussion questions that provide opportunities to go deeper in Scripturea 12-week schedulea checklist to track progressa kid-friendly glossary of difficult Bible termsTopical Memory System for Kids: Be like Jesus! is an extension of the original Topical Memory System for Kids with new verses to memorize. You can use the products separately or combine them into one big Scripture-memory game!

Why is the world so unfair? Where is God in the midst of the brokenness? Is there anything we can do?We know that in a fallen and broken world there will always be pain and poverty, sickness and sadness. Yet as followers of Christ, we are called to bring hope and healing to those who hurt. What, then, is our responsibility to alleviate human suffering this side of eternity? With so many needs everywhere we look, where do we start? One thing is certain: Our faith does not allow us to turn away. Our response to the least of these, Jesus tells us, impacts not just those in need but also our own hearts and potentially even our salvation.The Least of These brings together a collection of respected Christian thought leaders to provide a multifaceted look at the body of Christ's relationship and responsibility--both individual and corporate--to the marginalized of our society. Contributors include Lisa Rodriguez-Watson, David Hionides, Ben Virgo, Dennis Edwards, Brandon Washington, Jonathan Brooks, Daniel Aaron Harris, Danielle Strickland, Aubrey Sampson, and Christiana Rice.The Least of These is the third in a series of Kingdom Conversations, books that bring together trusted Christian voices to address some of the most urgent and perplexing challenges of our time in timeless and redemptive ways.

Filled. Transformed. Overflowing."You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8, NIV)When Jesus spoke these words, he was prophesying about the Holy Spirit filling us, transforming us, and overflowing out of us into the world. This is the great adventure of the soul: that God works in us and through us to change the world around us. Kenny Luck offers strategies, tactics, and stories to help you look inward at your God-given identity so that it can overflow for God's purposes and, ultimately, deliver hope and healing through every area of your life.It's time to become a fire starter, a freedom fighter, a comfort bringer, a burden sharer, a spirit strengthener, and a soul winner. Get ready.Overflow is the third in a trilogy of books by Kenny Luck. Also available: Dangerous Good: The Coming Revolution of Men Who CareFailsafe: Living Secure in God's Acceptance

The lineage of Jesus is full of surprising, imperfect people, but perhaps none more than the five women memorialized in Matthew 1. These women are not the expected matriarchs like Eve or Sarah or Rebecca, but the ones with hard, complicated stories. And every one of these women is just like us: resoundingly ordinary, tainted by sin, and yet unexpectedly used to change the world when they found their place in God's story. In this Get Wisdom Bible study, you are invited into the raw, empowering, astonishing stories of these five women: Tamar: A Woman Who Pursues What Is RightRahab: A Woman Who Chooses GrowthRuth: A Woman Who Loves RadicallyBathsheba: A Woman Who Claims Her VoiceMary: A Women Who Says YesWith Teresa Swanstrom Anderson's trademark warmth and accessibility, this study equips women to study Scripture for themselves and discover how to participate more fully in the story of God.Features: 5-session study with 3 days per session/weekComplementary teaching videos from the author for small groups, corresponding with each week of the studyStudy can be used anytime, but theme of Jesus' lineage makes it great for use during Advent and ChristmasReflection questions and journaling prayer section for each day"History Lessons" providing background contextGuidance on how to study the original languages of Scripture

A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission.An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan.A brave refugee from Jordan who makes history.An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down.Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!In their first children's book, Krish and Miriam Kandiah combine biblical and theological expertise with a generous helping of artistic license and fun. With brilliant illustrations from Andy Gray, the stories in this book show how a wonderful array of characters are swept up in God's plans for the whole world!"A terrific book that celebrates the diversity of people and cultures found in the Bible." - Bob Hartman

This year, choose to live on purpose.Most of us never stop. Work, school, church, friendships, family--life seems to be a rush from one responsibility or activity to the next. But it doesn't have to be that way. There's a more abundant way to live.In The Intentional Year, Holly and Glenn Packiam invite you on a journey to live purposefully into the season ahead. You'll reflect on your past season, discern God's call on what's next, and examine five key spheres of life to pursue a life of peace and freedom.PrayerRest RenewalRelationshipsWorkFull of stories and examples, insights and ideas, reflection prompts and discussion points, and practices that will engage your mind, body, and spirit, these pages offer a practical and empowering pathway into a more sustainable life. Rooted in the love of God, you can abide in Christ and join the Holy Spirit in cultivating a flourishing and fruitful life that will glorify God and bring good to the world around you.

Are your self-care practices more like desperate, last-ditch efforts to pull your broken self together?With Jesus as our model, Janice McWilliams shows us a better way to live. By adopting life-sustaining self-care practices, you can move from discouraged to encouraged, from fatigued to rested, from fractured to whole, and ultimately toward living with a restored soul.

Over 3 million LifeChange studies soldLifeChange Bible studies train you in good Bible study practices even as you enjoy a robust and engaging Bible study experience. Learn the skill as you study the Word. Your study of the Scriptures will never be the same!At its heart, the Christian life is about relationships--loving God, our neighbors, and our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this LifeChange topical Bible study you'll learn what life is supposed to be like in God's family, a life that is patterned after the eternal relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Social isolation has such a devastating impact because God created us for community. A pandemic and the rise of social media has amplified this isolation. This LifeChange study guides you towards genuine Biblical community.The LifeChange Topical studies are optimized for small group use. Every study is broken down into 8-9 sessions of about 45 minutes. Each session includes: Questions, interpretation, and application of a passage to the topicPersonally focused "Your Response" question"For Further Study" section that gives readers another passage to explore around the topicCallouts that include language study, historical context, and illuminating quotes from commentaries

Over 3 million LifeChange studies soldWhen you ask people today who they think Jesus is, you will get a variety of answers. Some will reply that Jesus was the greatest teacher who ever lived. Others will say he was a wonderful moral example, a prophet, or even the Son of God. But when you ask these same people whether they have ever read the first-century accounts about Jesus' life and ministry in the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), many will admit that they have not read them. So their views of Jesus often reflect who they want him to be, not who he really is.In this LifeChange topical Bible study we look at eight amazing "I Am" statements Jesus made about himself. Each one reveals that the Messiah and Savior is far greater and more powerful than anyone could have imagined. Jesus wants every Christian to know who he is and what he has done for us. This LifeChange topical Bible study helps you achieve that goal.The LifeChange Topical studies are optimized for small group use. Every study is broken down into 8-9 sessions of about 45 minutes. Each session includes: Questions, interpretation, and application of a passage to the topicPersonally focused "Your Response" question"For Further Study" section that gives readers another passage to explore around the topicCallouts that include language study, historical context, and illuminating quotes from commentaries

Over 3 million LifeChange studies soldThe fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Jesus displayed these excellent qualities throughout his life on earth, because they reflect the character of God himself. And from the moment you received Jesus as your Savior and Lord, that "fruit" has gradually and increasingly begun to appear in your life. This study helps you recognize these truths and how you can increasingly allow the holy spirit to work through you to bear good fruit in all walks of your life.In this LifeChange topical Bible study you will look at each fruit of the Spirit one session at a time in the order that Paul presents them. Each session will focus on one key passage of scripture that fully describes the fruit being considered.The LifeChange Topical studies are optimized for small group use. Every study is broken down into 8-9 sessions of about 45 minutes. Each session includes: Questions, interpretation, and application of a passage to the topicPersonally focused "Your Response" question"For Further Study" section that gives readers another passage to explore around the topicCallouts that include language study, historical context, and illuminating quotes from commentaries

We forget how deeply the Bible has penetrated our culture. The words, stories, and people of the Bible show up in art, film, music, television, literature, and even in casual conversation. The Message: Echoes offers a unique way of reading the Bible, demonstrating its diverse impact on culture in ways large and small, sparking our own God-inspired creative interactions with the Scriptures.Alongside the text of Matthew in the contemporary-language Message translation, you'll find how contemporary authors, screenwriters, and musicians have mined key passages to enhance their own work. You'll be inspired to interact creatively with passages through writing prompts. You'll see the biblical origins of words and phrases we use every day. And you'll find ample space to engage with the Scriptures in your own culture making. The Bible has echoed through every generation; how will it echo in yours?Unique features in The Message: Echoes series: Song lyrics and passages from contemporary literature, film, and television set alongside the texts of the Bible that inspired them"Original Language" entries pointing out the biblical origins of everyday words and phrasesEchoing Scripture--creative prompts to inspire your Scripture engagementAmple space for Bible journaling

"In Kingdom and Country, a collection of leading Christian thinkers and practitioners take a holistic approach to considering the questions of patriotism, nationalism, and where our ultimate loyalties must like." --Provided by publisher.

Is there a way to live humanly in an inhumane world?When Christianity first emerged in the ancient world, many referred to it simply as "the Way." Founded on the life, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus, the early church was marked by a peculiar quality of pervasive humanness--a way of being that led to wholeness.As Christianity grew in power and privilege, many felt that quality of humanness was at risk of being lost. And so, toward the end of the fourth century, a group of men and women began to withdraw from the halls of power and privilege into the desert to rediscover the radical Way of Jesus Christ. The stories and examples of these Desert Fathers and Mothers are recorded for us and can speak into our lives today.Could our twenty-first-century isolation, lack of purpose, fatigue, and pain be an invitation of the Spirit to a more vibrant faith?What if we: Embraced the disciplines of solitude, silence, and prayer?Leaned into the life of God that is found in community?Began to see our lives as divine gifts given to a world in need?Streams in the Wasteland is an invitation to reconsider the Way of Jesus as the path to a more human life in an inhumane world. The Desert Fathers and Mothers modeled that way. We'd do well to follow.

Born a King. Bearing a Kingdom.When Jesus is born in a small town outside a minor provincial capital, few suspect the destiny awaiting him. But tremors felt among shepherds, kings, and angels foreshadow a seismic shift that will one day ripple across the globe.Thirty years later, he emerges a dynamic preacher claiming to be the Son of God. In town after town, many attack his audacious claim and conspire to kill him. And when he falls under the harsh glare of one of history's greatest empires, death will stand between him and his destiny.In the aftermath, a small group bands together--loyalists following his example and spreading his teaching. As they do, his flesh-and-blood life begins to transform them into a Kingdom that will have no end.

You are not unseen . . . unworthy . . .unloved . . . forgotten . . . you are known.Our identity is a complex tapestry woven with threads of good and true things--and tangled with painful names we've spoken over ourselves or that others have branded us with. Some of our names are larger than we want them to be, and others aren't always obvious.But God is the only one who gets to name us.What if, in the place of the negative names in your story, God wants to speak a new name, a healing and freeing name? What if he already has?What's at stake is nothing less than how we reflect God in the world, how we treat others, and how we allow others to treat us. It's time to know who you really are.

Slow Down and Connect with GodThe Bible in contemporary language is placed here alongside the ancient Christian practice of lectio divina, or sacred reading. A perfect resource for your devotional quiet time.This beautiful reading Bible introduces the timeless practice of lectio divina. Learn the practice with 150 guided reflections, then enjoy putting prayerful reading to practice, with ample space for journaling your observations, reflections, and prayers on high-quality paper.Here are the steps of prayerful reading to help you slow down and meet with God: Stop Take a moment to stop and prepare to encounter God.Read Read and make observations of the chosen passage.Ponder Meditate on the meaning of what you've read.Pray Begin a conversation with God about this Scripture.Reflect Take note of what this time with God has brought to the surface for you.Live Consider how this time with God translates into our life with God.You'll enter the text of Scripture more fully than ever before and come out of each prayerful reading with a fresh encounter with our loving God, ready to live in the way of Jesus.

A hands-on and time-tested look at ways to pray that will strengthen your relationship with God and lead to transformation.7 Ways to Pray explores ancient prayer practices to help you encounter God and avoid an over-intellectualization of your faith. Each chapter shares real-life examples, is rooted in the Bible, and includes prayer exercises for individuals or groups. This is a sourcebook for prayer, not a simple to-do list. Amy is a storyteller that brings these proven practices to life so you can make them immediately actionable. This is a great resource for your retreat, prayer group, or book club.Prayer is a gift from God; praying is a practice. We are always a simple word or single step away from a conversation with God. And yet taking that step or saying that word can sometimes feel confounding. This book draws from the deep well of Christian history to make praying a habit to enjoy in our crazy, bustling, wearying times. With seven ways of approaching prayer and practical examples of those ways to pray, you will find yourself regularly and repeatedly turning to God and finding him happy to hear from you.