Here you’ll find a curated list of books and resources that help shape and strengthen our orthodoxy—right thinking rooted in biblical truth.
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Spirit Filled Living
Living the Spirit-Formed Life: Growing in the 10 Principles of Spirit-Filled Discipleship

New Look for Landmark Teaching on Living the Spirit-Empowered
Life In our instant-gratification culture, we consume a fleeting, shallow diet of media, relationships, entertainment, and spirituality. Our souls go hungry, longing for a fuller, more satisfying life.
Bestselling author and beloved pastor Jack Hayford shows, in what has become a modern-day classic, how we can feed our deepest places with the sustaining Bread of Life. With warmth and wisdom, he reveals how we can link our souls to timeless practices and principles set forth in Scripture. He invites you to rediscover the power and blessing of these spiritual disciplines--of true Spirit-fullness.
Even more, he shows how these spiritual disciplines are relevant for today and how we can practice them in our quick-paced, surface-level culture. When we take time to fast and pray, worship daily, feed on God's Word, and more, we fully enter the rich adventure of becoming an effective disciple of Christ--ensuring that our souls will never go hungry.
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The Spirit-Baptized Church: A Dogmatic InquiryFrank D. Macchia argues that the Son of God baptized (and continues to baptize) humanity in the Spirit by pouring forth the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. All four Gospels and the book of Acts describe how the Son is sent of the Father and empowered by the Spirit to fulfil this mission; Macchia in turn claims that Christ succeeds by incorporating others into himself and into the love of the Father. The Spirit-Baptized Church proposes a richly pneumatological ecclesiology that is dominated by a Pentecostal confessional concern, while also open to a larger ecumenical conversation. The volume focuses not only on the dogmatic (Trinitarian) foundations and election processes of the Spirit-baptized church, but also on its marks and witnessing practices. As an exceptionally detailed study of the Spirit-baptismal metaphor, this volume is a valuable resource for scholars of ecclesiology, Pentecostalism, and systematic theology.
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Invitation to a JourneyM. Robert Mulholland Jr. defines spiritual formation as "the process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others." Compact and solid, this definition encompasses the dynamics of a vital Christian life and counters our culture's tendency to make spirituality a trivial matter or reduce it to a private affair between "me and Jesus."
In Invitation to a Journey, Mulholland offers valuable insights for Christians both new and old, emphasizing that becoming like Christ is a gradual process, not an instant transformation. Recognizing that not all personalities thrive with traditional practices like early morning quiet times, he encourages you to express your devotion to God in ways that work for you. Mulholland thoughtfully explores the classical spiritual disciplines, demonstrating the importance of undertaking your spiritual journey with (and for the sake of) others.
In this revised and expanded edition, you'll find:
Additions, revisions, and new foreword by Ruth Haley Barton,
Spiritual practices for individual and group application, and
A study guide to provide spiritual direction for groups seeking spiritual companionship for one another on the journey of transformation.
Invitation to a Journey is a call to dig deeper, to slow down, and to experience the profound transformation that comes with intentional spiritual practices. Whether you're seeking renewal, guidance, or simply a richer relationship with God and others, this book will be a trusted companion for your journey.
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Practicing the WayWINNER OF ECPA’S CHRISTIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God.
“One of the most important books I have read in a decade . . . If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change.”—Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People
We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice.
To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.
This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life.
These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did.
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Renovation of the Heart
Renovation of the Heart is an influential contribution from the late Dallas Willard that continues to break ground twenty years after its first release.
Helping us to understand how character is formed and where Jesus does his most significant work on our spiritual and emotional health, this book changed a generation’s mind about what it means to follow Jesus―not a matter of sin management but a matter of drawing near and letting ourselves be shaped into the eternal people of God. With profound wisdom and deep, theological understanding, Dallas Willard extends a thoughtful invitation to explore:
A pattern for experiencing lasting transformation
A guide to aligning our thoughts and feelings with Christ
How the spiritual disciplines help retrain our hearts and spirits
A holistic view of our physical bodies and spiritual growth
With reflections on the book’s impact over its life from family, friends, and admirers of Dallas, and supplemental resources for the first time in print, Renovation of the Heart will continue its ministry of liberation-by-formation for years to come.
Includes a foreword by John Mark Comer and an afterword by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson.
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The Prodigal Son ReturnsThis whole work is dominated by the idea of the victory of love, goodness and charity. The event is treated as the highest act of human wisdom and spiritual nobility, and it takes place in absolute silence and stillness. The drama and depth of feeling are expressed in the figures of both father and son, with all the emotional precision with which Rembrandt was endowed. This parable in Rembrandt’s treatment is addressed to the heart of everyone.
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How to Read the Bible for All its WorthIn clear, simple language, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible wealth of God's Word.
More than a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:
Updated language for better readability.
Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph for ease of reading.
A new authors' preface.
Redesigned and updated diagrams.
Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources.
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Listening to the Spirit in the TextFor many years Gordon Fee, one of today's foremost evangelical scholars, has been asked to bring his trusted biblical expertise together with his well-known passion for the gospel and the church. Listening to the Spirit in the Text is his answer. Gathered here are Fee's best studies and reflections on the art of attending to the biblical text critically yet with a deep spiritual sensitivity. These insightful chapters cover a wide range of contemporary topics, including the relationship between Bible study and spirituality, gender issues, worship, tongues speaking, church order and leadership, the believer and possessions, and the role of the gospel in our global society.
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Rick Warren's Bible Study MethodDemonstrates twelve different methods for reading the Bible that will not only help you understand its words more fully but will also nudge you toward applying those words to your life more faithfully.
"The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God." —Rick Warren.
You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life that Warren describes in his bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life. And this is why studying the Bible is so important.
The Bible's truths have the power to shape you, transform you, align you with the character and ways of Jesus Christ as you encounter him in the gospels and throughout all of Scripture. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods is an easy-to-understand guide through twelve effective reading methods that allow Scripture to do just that.
Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the how-tos of the following methods:
Devotional
Chapter Summary
Character Quality
Thematic
Biographical
Topical
Word Study
Book Background
Book Survey
Chapter Analysis
Book Synthesis
Verse Analysis
The organization of this book allows you to explore each method or jump around to find the ones best suited to your reading and learning style as well as your spiritual growth.
Thousands of individuals, small groups, churches, and seminary classes have used this practical manual to unlock the wonderful truths of Scripture. You can too. Written by America's pastor, Rick Warren, Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized approach to studying, understanding, and applying the Bible.
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Emotionally Healthy DiscipleshipMany pastors and leaders are stuck in a culture of "shallow discipleship" that severely undermines the impact of their ministry. Pete Scazzero takes three decades of wisdom and hard lessons learned to reverse this crisis and create a church culture that multiplies deeply changed disciples.
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Emotionally Healty SpiritualityA road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative.
Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Even though he was the pastor of a growing church, he did what most people do--avoid conflict in the name of Christianity; ignore his anger, sadness, and fear; use God to run from God; and live without boundaries.
Eventually God awakened him to a biblical integration of emotional health and the spiritual practice of slowing down and quieting your life for to experience a firsthand relationship with Jesus. It created nothing short of a spiritual revolution in Scazzero, in his church, and now in thousands of other churches.
In this updated edition, Scazzero shares new stories and principles as he outlines his journey and the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then he provides seven biblical, reality-tested steps to become emotionally mature:
Become your authentic self
Break the power of the past
Let go of power and control
Surrender to your limits
Stop to breathe by practicing rest and Sabbath
Learn new skills to love well
Love Christ above all else
Plus, check out the full line of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality books dedicated to many different key areas of life. Workbooks, study guides, curriculum, and Spanish editions are also available.
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Freedom in ChristAre You Ready for True and Lasting Freedom?
The Freedom In Christ Course is designed to help every Christian become a fruitful disciple and make their life count. It has been an effective resource for Christians of all backgrounds, from those who have been believers for many years to those who are brand-new followers of Jesus.
Over 350,000 people have gone through the curriculum in English, and it has been translated into over 25 languages.
Some of the areas covered in the course include:
● how we became brand-new people from the inside out when we became Christians
● why we can go boldly into God's presence any time we like without fear
● how nothing we do can make God love us any more or any less
● how to resolve the effects of even the deepest issues from the past
● how to deal with repeating patterns of sin
● understanding what God's purpose for your life is (it may not be what you think!)
This Participant's Guide is designed to accompany you through the course. You may also wish to download the Freedom In Christ app that will accompany you on your journey.
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Victory over the Darkness: Realizing the Power of Your Identity in ChristThe powers of darkness attack us daily. But, as Dr. Neil Anderson shows us in Victory over the Darkness, you can have the power to conquer them by knowing who you are in Christ.
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