Description: We aren't born to stay the way we are. But how many times have we looked around us in dismay at the lack of spiritual maturity in fellow believers? It is evident in the rising rate of divorces among Christian couples. We find it in the high percentages of Christians, even pastors, who regularly view pornography. And we face it each time a well-known leader in the Christian community is found in sexual sin or handling finances dishonestly. Perhaps you have struggled with your own character issues for years, even decades, to little avail. There is good news. In Renovation of the Heart best-selling author Dallas Willard calls it "the transformation of the spirit" - a divine process that "brings every element in our being, working from inside out, into harmony with the will of God or the kingdom of God." In the transformation of our spirits, we become apprentices of Jesus Christ.

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"Be holy, for I am holy", commands God to His people. But holiness is something that is often missing in the Christian's daily life. In Pursuit of Holiness, Jerry Bridges explains how God has equipped us to lead holy lives, how reason and emotion influence our will, and how habits and personal discipline play a part in holy living.

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In case you're still wondering--you'll never be perfect. But does that mean you'll never be holy? Not necessarily. You see, holiness is a process, not an accomplishment. It's more about obedience than it is about perfection.

Twenty-five years ago, The Pursuit of Holiness opened Christians' eyes to a new perspective on holiness; finally it became tangible and not some utopian dream. Today, this book is as relevant as ever because the pursuit of holiness never ends. It is a marathon race to the finish, from our first days as a Christian to our last.

Description: Scripture tells us that God has given us "everything we need for life and godliness." But what makes a Christian godly? In The Practice of Godliness, Jerry Bridges examines what it means to grow in Christian character and helps us establish the foundation upon which that character is built. Bridges opens our eyes to see how character formation affects the way we relate to God, to ourselves, and to others.

Description: This newly revised best-selling Christian apologetics classic is for anybody who's ever asked questions like: "How do I know there is a God?" or "Why is there pain and evil?" Updated for the 21st century, this edition includes study questions and easy-to-use sidebars. You'll find the answers you seek, and be certain of your faith.

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What does the Bible teach about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit? What do angels, Satan, and demons have to do with reality? What place should the Bible or a church have in my life?

Perhaps you think you know what others are telling you to believe, but deep down inside you wonder, "What is really important to my own faith?" If so, you need to know...a Christian's faith must be grounded in truth!

Description: Since 1974, men around the world have practiced the biblical teaching in this book to live by God's terms. Now you can follow in their footsteps to reach God's standards as a father, a husband, and a mentor to other men -- and Gene Getz tells you how to make the grade. True masculinity isn't measured by strength but by these 20 biblical guidelines drawn from the Apostle Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus. With ideas for real-life applications and words of inspiration, here is Gene's greatest work--- fully rewritten and updated to speak in the most practical terms to men from every generation.

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Your marriage is more than a sacred covenant with another person.
It is a spiritual discipline designed to help you know God better, trust him more fully, and love him more deeply.

Scores of books have been written that offer guidance for building the marriage of your dreams. But what if God's primary intent for your marriage isn't to make you happy . . . but holy? And what if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?

Everything about your marriage--everything--is filled with prophetic potential, with the capacity for discovering and revealing Christ's character. The respect you accord your partner; the forgiveness you humbly seek and graciously extend; the ecstasy, awe, and sheer fun of lovemaking; the history you and your spouse build with one another--in these and other facets of your marriage, Sacred Marriage uncovers the mystery of God's overarching purpose.

This book may very well alter profoundly the contours of your marriage. It will most certainly change you. Because whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God, and to a spiritual integrity that, like salt, seasons the world around you with the savor of Christ.

Description: Each of us is born with a sense of restlessness---an inconsolable longing within. Some try to fill this "empty space" with pleasure, worldly accomplishments, drugs, or material goods---but Piper reminds us that the only real and lasting fulfillment of our desire is God himself. Learn how delighting in him can revolutionize your life!

Description: Many parenting books are based on hit-or-miss theories steeped in secular thinking. This one draws from Pastor Tripp's seasoned experience as a father-and from God's Holy Word. Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them.

Description: Many Christian singles today are in pain. Wounded from past relationships, overwhelmed at being single longer than they expected, devastated at finding themselves single again. Eighteen to sixty-year-olds will welcome the timely, biblically based approach Dr. Raunikar offers as he encourages them along the path to Choosing God's Best: healing from the past; learning how to avoid the pain of "counterfeit oneness" physically, emotionally, and spiritually; and much more.  As a single himself until age thirty-three, this New Life Clinics psychotherapist delves into the real issues Christian singles face today and offers sound, proven advice for creating godly, deeply satisfying relationships.