New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts. Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. No wonder we feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings—and now is the perfect time to meet Him again, or for the first time. In Counterfeit Gods, Timothy Keller shows how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own hearts. This powerful message cements Keller's reputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial time—for both the faithful and the skeptical.

Encounters with Jesus: Jesus changed the lives of nearly every person he met in the Gospels. These were powerful experiences that can have a profound effect on us today and help explain not only different aspects of Christianity, but the deep questions of life itself. Preaching: Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate and compassionate way. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering: The problem of pain is a perennial one; and for those who undergo particular sufferings it can often be the largest obstacle for trusting in a good and loving God. If such a God exists, why is there so much suffering in the world? And how do we deal with it when it comes into our lives?

ITS TIME TO RETHINK SPIRITUAL SMARTS All of creation is at a tipping point, and there is a growing global sense that we are approaching something of eternal finality. Are we ready? Have we applied to spiritual intelligence the same level of attention we’ve given to IQ, EQ, CQ, and AI? If our technological innovations have produced such advancements, why are we experiencing all-time record levels of global crises? Why has human ingenuity not sufficed? This life-changing book will test your assumptions about your spiritual aptitude and encourage you to examine your connectivity with the spiritual realm. While it’s not intended to be a vehicle to make you more religious or self-righteous, it serves as a tool to enhance your spiritual intelligence. Through eye-opening analogies and practical strategies, you will come to appreciate it’s not for a select group of ultra-spiritual elites but for everyday people like you and me. “Jennifer is delightfully prophetic, uncommonly upbeat, and overflowing with authentic faith. And you, my friend, are about to receive that same impartation as you read Spiritual Intelligence – The Original.” DR. DAVE WILLIAMS, bestselling author and founder of Center for Pacesetting Leadership “Read her book from cover to cover, use highlighters, take notes, and share her prophetic revelation with others. It’s time for thought leaders to emerge who truly hold kingdom solutions and live it and demonstrate it. Jennifer Palthe is that leader.” JENNIFER EIVAZ, from the Foreword of Spiritual Intelligence: The Original “What a tremendous book! Jennifer Palthe’s comprehensive and thorough study in Spiritual Intelligence will launch you into high level spiritual discernment.” “I cannot more highly recommend this book.” PHIL MASON, author of Quantum Glory and Royal Heart Therapy “Jennifer Palthe offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening investigation into the phenomenon of spiritual intelligence” LEE M. CUMMINGS, author of Flourish and Be Radiant “Jennifer hits the mark on both the path and the purpose of spiritual intelligence. Get ready to have your spiritual sensitivity raised to a new level.” SONNY MISAR, author of Journey to Authenticity

"How can you say God is faithful?" I asked Mindy. For in one week, she lost her mother, boyfriend, job, and roommate. Then, among several other crises, counseling revealed her stepfather had molested her as a young child. Mindy's cumulative Holmes-Rahe score for stress easily exceeded 100. Yet with peaceful hope in her voice she answered, "Because He is."Everyone, though perhaps less dramatically, faces tragedies. And Mindy, through hers, taught me that how one perseveres through them depends a great deal on one's perspective-what one believes. Mindy knew she wasn't alone, because she understood that no matter what happened, God was with her. She knew it within her very core of being-her faith was unshakeable.Mindy didn't give a particular reason for her faith. Apparently, over time God had proven Himself in the small things. Great faith doesn't necessarily come from one awe-inspiring event, but through a multitude of little lessons learned along the way.However, even though many find inspiration in the lives of others; most, also, require objective evidence. Indeed, this type of evidence continues to grow with numerous discoveries regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls, history, astronomy, and archeology, among others. Thus, this book examines how this information can help forge the kind of faith Mindy has-the unshakeable kind.

Spiritual Warfare Expert Exposes the Jezebel Spirit and Her Allies Since the Garden of Eden, God's children have let the Deceiver seduce them away from their rightful blessings and, as a result, their true identities. Most are not even aware they are being deceived. With her trademark boldness and warmth, respected spiritual warfare expert Sandie Freed exposes spirits of deception--including Jezebel, Belial, Ahab, and more--and the tactics these demonic entities use to steal Christians' spiritual birthright. She also provides clarity and insight into the many ways believers are deceived and offers keys to inviting God's blessing. By showing readers how to shift back into their divine destinies, Sandie once again delivers a book that will set believers down the road to freedom.

In his late fifties and having one eye on a well-earned retirement Colin Murray, a full-time decorator and Church pastor in North East Scotland received the bombshell news he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. From the sheer panic of his first night following his MND diagnosis, Colin confronts the brutal, merciless muscle wasting disease head on with prayer and positivity. Accepting his diagnosis, he continues to fight his prognosis with positivity and prayer. In Life Matters, Colin reminds us that we should never minimise or over spiritualise anyone’s struggle with pain and that secular groups are more compassionate, empathetic, and Christlike than Christians with questionable doctrine. While many question their faith and recoil with fear in the face of a terminal diagnosis Colin remains a persevering, shining light to many during his declining health and an ever-increasing loss of mobility. This book is testimony that hope is real, Spirit life is real and in: “Gods strength is made perfect in weakness”. As a Church pastor Colin realises that his life now, is his greatest sermon. It is clear reading this powerful book that Colin is no whitewashed tomb. He is alive in Christ, already a possessor of the “life of the age to come”. Although outwardly wasting away Colin is being inwardly renewed “daily”. This is a must read for anyone battling a serious illness.

The greatest challenge for the twenty-first-century church is the lack of catechesis--training in biblical and doctrinal knowledge. As J. I. Packer states, "where wise catechesis has flourished the church has flourished, and where it has been neglected the church has floundered." It is increasingly apparent that we are raising up generations of Christians who often have little idea what they should believe and why they should believe it. Grounded in the Faith takes up that challenge with twenty-four low-prep, in-depth sessions that will ground believers in the basics of their faith. This new innovative guide is a transformational disciple-making tool that leaders can immediately use to activate discipleship in the church. It presents individuals, small groups, and Sunday school classes with a cohesive understanding of historic, sound, biblical theology that serves as a catalyst for deeper intimacy with Christ. It is a user-friendly guide to growth in the Christian faith that covers important topics such as justification, overcoming temptation, sanctification, evidence for the inspiration of the Bible, the value of prayer, the guidance of God, the Trinity, the uniqueness of Christ, and the attributes of God.

Seminaries generally are not very effective in equipping pastors to be ministers of reconciliation, says pastor and experienced mediator Alfred Poirier. The result is pastors trained in biblical exposition, well-ordered worship, and good theology, but with little practical know-how about one of the most important functions they will be expected to perform: conflict resolution. The Peacemaking Pastor provides a survey of the nature and kinds of conflict typical in the pastorate to bring to light the need to recover the ministry of reconciliation. Poirier, chairman of the board of Peacemaker Ministries, shows pastors the importance of a reconciliation ministry, gives them a theological framework for peacemaking, and provides practical tools for facilitating the peacemaking process. Written by a pastor for pastors, this insightful book will encourage and equip seminaries and ministry leaders in their original calling-promoting a culture of peacemaking in the church.