Rooted (WaterBrook, 2017) Banning Liebscher, lead pastor of Jesus Culture Sacramento, recently penned Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You. Pastor Liebscher first asserts that every follower of Jesus carries a deep desire for visible, lasting impact on the world. Yet, that desire originates not in us, but in God. As a follower of […]
Anxious for Nothing (Thomas Nelson, 2017) Max Lucado titles his latest book, based on Philippians 4:4-8, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World . Pastor Lucado opens with this chilling description of anxiety: “It’s a low-grade fear. An edginess. A dread. A cold wind that won’t stop howling.” In contrast, the apostle Paul […]
Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God (Multnomah, 2017)
Still Waiting (Tyndale, 2017) Author and speaker Ann Swindell titles her first book Still Waiting: Hope for When God Doesn’t Give You What You Want. In her book, Ann uncovers what the story of the Bleeding Woman reveals about Christ’s character as well as how He draws near to hurting people. Since waiting isn’t a […]
I’d Like You More If You Were More Like Me (Tyndale, 2017) Pastor and author John Ortberg titles his latest book I’d Like You More If You Were More Like Me: Getting Real About Getting Close. Although we crave intimacy, it remains a scary concept for a lot of people. Therefore, intimacy cannot be coerced. […]
Unseen (Zondervan, 2017) Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to be Noticed is the second book by critically acclaimed author Sara Hagerty. Sara bases this book on Jesus’ encounter with Mary of Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8). As Ms. Hagerty summarizes, “God invites us, through Mary’s forever-retold story, […]
The Imperfect Disciple (Baker Books, 2017) Jared C. Wilson, currently director of content strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently published The Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can’t Get Their Act Together. In his Introduction, Pastor Wilson states he wrote the book to demystify discipleship. Because all of us need tuning up in the […]
The Joseph Calling (Broad Street Publishing, 2017) Os Hillman, founder and president of Marketplace Leaders, titles his latest book The Joseph Calling: 6 Stages to Discover, Navigate, and Fulfill Your Purpose. First, Mr. Hillman notes that adversity functions as a key catalyst in how God moves people into their calling. Thus, more often than not, […]
Your Powerful Prayers (Bethany House, 2016) Susie Larson – radio talk show host, national speaker, and author- wrote Your Powerful Prayers: Reaching the Heart of God with a Bold and Humble Faith in 2016. At the outset, Ms. Larson stresses that Jesus wants you to be comfortable with, yet undone by, His great love. For […]
The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You (Zondervan, 2010) John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, wrote The Me I Want to Be in 2010. First, John explains that the most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become. In other words, […]
Walking with God: How to Hear His Voice (Thomas Nelson- 2008, 2016) John Eldredge, director of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to restoring men and women in the love of God, originally wrote Walking with God in 2008. He completed a revision in 2016. In the Introduction, John defines our deepest need as human beings […]
Grace Is Greater (Baker Books, 2017) Kyle Idleman titles his latest book Grace Is Greater: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain, and Rewrite Your Story. Kyle, teaching pastor at southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, uses Hebrews 12:15 as the inspiration for his book. The verse reads: “See to it that no […]