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Primal

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:12:14 +0000

Be Astonished Again

We have a tendency to complicate Christianity. Jesus simplified it: Love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. If we are to live out the essence of Christianity, we must commit to being great at this Great Commandment.

In Primal, Mark Batterson explores the four elements of Great Commandment Christianity: compassion, wonder, curiosity, and power. Along the way, he calls you to be a part of God’s reformation, starting in your own life.

As Mark writes, “Is there a place in your past where you met God and God met you? A place where your heart broke for the things that break the heart of God? Maybe it was a sermon that became more than a sermon. Maybe it was a mission trip or retreat. Maybe it was a vow you made at an altar. In that moment, God birthed something supernatural in your spirit. You knew you’d never be the same again. My prayer is that this book would take you back to that burning bush—and reignite a primal faith.”

Primal will help you live in light of what matters most and discover what it means to love God. It will help you become great at the Great Commandment.

The author of Wild Goose Chase and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. One church with nine services in five locations, NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the D.C. area. Mark has two Masters degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children. www.MarkBatterson.com.

Unfaithful

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:16 +0000

I received a few extra copies of Unfaithful in the mail. If you’d like the opportunity to win a FREE copy simply post a comment below!

I interviewed an awesome couple, Gary and Mona Shriver, the authors of Unfaithful; Hope and Healing After Infidelity.

This couples willingness to share and their loving honesty demanded my attention as I’m sure it will to you. Their story is incredible.

Infidelity is a topic that has touched everyone, whether it be personally or through someone you know, and unfortunately it’s becoming more common in our society.

Gary and Mona tackle this hushed secret with open arms and pure hearts. They are not only an encouragement to those who’ve been impacted by infidelity but they are also examples through their personal experience with unfaithfulness.

Gary and Mona offer hope by example that marriages can not only survive but be victoriously restored after the devastation of adultery.

To learn more about the Shrivers and their ministry visit www.HopeandHealing.us.

Listen to the Shrivers powerful account of their struggle:

Battle Ready

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:15:14 +0000

If you’d like a chance to win a free copy of Battle Ready by Steve Farrar, post a comment below!

Be strong and of good courage in these troubled times!

There is a kind of man God uses. He stands tall in the face of giants. He strives to honor God through his life. He is trusting when it seems all hope is lost. And when life is uncertain, he is certain of God’s unfailing provision.

Battle Ready is for any man who longs to serve God. Inside you’ll explore the lives of men who made an impact in their world, including…

Joshua, who let the Israelites into the Promised Land

Caleb, who trusted God, and not himself for victory in battle

Uncover the traits of authentic manhood. Learn how to fully lean on Him. And become a man God can use, a man who is battle ready!

Author Bio: Steve Farrar is the founder and chairman of Men’s Leadership Ministries, an organization dedicated to equipping men for spiritual leadership. He is a frequent speaker at men’s events and conferences across the country and is the best-selling author of God Built and Point Man. Steve and his family reside in the Dallas, Texas area.

Excerpt from Battle Ready by Steve Farrar:

Our Times

In the course of my ministry, I have had the privilege of speaking to men all across the country. And it’s very clear to me as I interact with men that once again “these are the times that try men’s souls.”

If there is a verse that speaks to the condition of men in our day and time, I believe it is Psalm 42:5 (NASB):

Why are you in despair [sunk down], O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence [saving acts].

Everywhere across our land men are discouraged and depressed— and some verging on outright despair. So let’s answer the question of the psalmist. Notice that he is talking to himself instead of listening to himself. When we are panicked and fearful, we are listening to ourselves—listening to the killing worries and anxieties that fuel our negative imaginations like a windblown forest fire. The psalmist, however, attempting to fight off the fear that has become epidemic in his heart and mind, speaks to himself instead of listening to himself.

In the process, he asks himself a significant question:

“Why are you in despair, O my soul?”

If most men today were to answer that question, I believe their answer would center in a fearful giant named “Uncertainty.” This giant, of course, has been around since the beginning of time, sometimes more visible and sometimes less. In recent days, however, it has been stalking our land with a vengeance. Why? Because …

· there is giant uncertainty over the meltdown of the economy; and

· there is giant uncertainty over the breakdown of the nation.

Triple Shot of Hope

As the psalmist continues to talk himself out of depression, he reminds himself about God. Because God exists and because of His great attributes, the psalmist tells himself that he will again praise God for the help of His presence. And when God is present, He saves His people. All is not lost— God is in absolute control.

The source of our depression these days is gigantic uncertainty about the economy and the future of the nation. But there are three certainties that form the (true) foundation of our hope:

The certainty of providence

The certainty of the promises

The certainty of the plan

In our times of giant uncertainty about the economy and our nation, those three certainties are nothing less than a triple shot—not of espresso, but of hope.

You Were Born for This

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:46:28 +0000

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His New York Times phenomenon The Prayer of Jabez changed how millions pray. Now Bruce Wilkinson wants to change what they do next.

Anyone can do a good deed, but some good works can only happen by a direct intervention from God. Around the world these acts are called miracles—not that even religious people expect to see one any time soon. But what would happen if millions of ordinary people walked out each morning expecting God to deliver a miracle through them to a person in need? You Were Born for This starts with the dramatic premise that everyone at all times is in need of a miracle, and that God is ready to meet those needs supernaturally through ordinary people who are willing to learn the “protocol of heaven.

In the straightforward, story-driven, highly motivating style for which he is known, Wilkinson describes how anyone can be a “Delivery Guy” from heaven in such universally significant arenas of life as finances, practical help, relationships, purpose, and spiritual growth.

You Were Born for This will change how readers see their world, and what they expect God can do through them to meet real needs. They will master seven simple tools of service, and come to say with confidence, “I want to deliver a supernatural gift from God to someone in need today—and I expect to!”

To learn more about Bruce Wilkinson visit his site at www.BruceWilkinson.com!