CHRIST’S FILIAL PIETY
by: Pastor Jerry S. H. Eng From the Asian perspective, there are two major popular misconceptions about the Christian faith. The first is that it is conceived as a Western religion which advocates ideas that destroy Eastern values, especially that of the families and hence societies. The second misconception is that if and when as Asian person believes and accepts Jesus Christ as his/ her Savior and Lord, he / she will inevitably dishonor his / her parents, filial piety and ancestral worship will be thrown out altogether. Jesus Christ was from Palestine: born in Bethlehem; grew up in Nazareth; taught and ministered largely in Palestine; crucified, died, and resurrected in Jerusalem. Christianity is well rooted in Asia. However, the significance of Christianity is beyond the confines of Asia. The teachings of the Christian Scripture set out a high moral and spiritual standard for individuals, families and societies. They are achievable through the grace of God. Jesus represents God to us and interprets him for us. As the Son, he honors God the heavenly Father in every way; he exemplifies God’s way for us to emulate
CONSEQUENTIAL LEADERSHIP
15 Leaders Fighting For Our Cities, Our Poor, Our Youth And Our Culture by: Mac Pier CHALLENGES? YES. But people can do make a different. Here are the stories of fifteen entrepreneurial leaders doing just that. Drawn from church, business, government and non-profit sectors, these world-class visionaries and activists offer examples that motivate and principles to imitate. Their stories show that mature networks of leaders and organizations can offer opportunities to a new generation of young people, change communities ravaged by HIP/AIDS, reach new groups of people with the message of hope–and more. A book for those who see a need and want to contribute with consequential leadership. “Mac Pier has done us a great service by bringing forth the stories of great entrepreneurs who have crossed over from politics, business and other fields to form a vanguard that may yet bring us back from what the ever-wise David Brooks calls ‘a crisis of legitimacy’. These tales are a call to action for all of us.” BOB BUFORD, author of Halftime “Leadership matters. The leaders in this book have made an extraordinary difference in their churches, communities and cities. I applaud their impact and invite you to read this book and discover your own leadership assignment.” BILL HYBELS, chairman and founder, Willow Creek Association “The God-stories contained in these biographical sketches will encourage you to see and embrace the God-story of your life.” D.G.ELMORE, chairman of the board of directors, The Navigators, and chairman, Elmore Companies, Inc. “Great leaders are as interested in significance as they are in success. Mac Pier profiles fifteen leaders we all want to emulate. . . They are activists, preachers and CEOs. They have created foundations, planted churches, furthered the cause of peace and impraved the lives of thousands of people. Read this book–it will inspire you to open your world and become a leader of consequence.” KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®and Great Leaders Grow
Counterfeit Gods
New York Times bestselling author of the forthcoming God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life 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.
DID YOU THINK TO PRAY
Making Prayer The Foundation of Your Life by: R. T. Kendall Children spell love T-I-M-E. What if God spells love T-I-M-E? The brilliant new book by bestselling Christian writer, R. T. Kendall. Prayer is one of the most fundamental practices of the Christian faith, yet how many of us really commit adequate time to talking to God? As R. T. points out in DID YOU THINK TO PRAY?, God likes our company. We can only benefit from spending more time with him. This wonderful new book helps us to better understand what prayer is, why it is so important and how we can overcome the obstacles that seem to prevent us doing it.Children spell love T-I-M-E. What if God spells love T-I-M-E?The brilliant new book by bestselling Christian writer, R. T. Kendall.Prayer is one of the most fundamental practices of the Christian faith, yet how many of us really commit adequate time to talking to God? As R. T. points out in DID YOU THINK TO PRAY?, God likes our company. We can only benefit from spending more time with him.This wonderful new book helps us to better understand what prayer is, why it is so important and how we can overcome the obstacles that seem to prevent us doing it.
Discipling in a multicultural world
Our multicultural world needs countercultural disciplers. People from all over the world are coming to Christ from a variety of backgrounds. This requires more people who are willing to commit to the effort and sacrifice it takes to invest in new believers. Rooted in over four decades of multicultural discipleship experience, Ajith Fernando offers biblical principles for discipling and presents examples showing how they apply to daily life and ministry. He addresses key cultural challenges, such as the value of honor and shame, honoring family commitments, and dealing with persecution, and helps us think realistically about the cost and commitment required for productive cross-cultural ministry. This practical guide to discipleship will help us help others grow into mature and godly followers of Christ.
DRAWING NEAR
A Life of Intimacy With God by: John Bevere In Drawing Near, John Bevere invites readers to explore a life of intimacy with God. Emphasizing the need for obedience, he urges us to practice-just as we would practice anything we hope to improve-our communication with the Holy Spirit. Understanding that prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue, Bevere encourages us to listen at the Father’s feet. Study questions in each chapter offer opportunity for reflection, and a “How to draw near to God” section offers practical steps toward developing true intimacy with Him.
EMBRACING AUTHORITY
Learning To Live Joyfully In Gods World by: John Kitchen Christian today often feels without a voice: a minority in an indifferent world. Should we withdraw? Get stuck in, despite blurred boundaries? Like the Israelites in Babylon , for many of us this a time of temptation and defeat. Ajith Fernando’s warm, engaging book uses the experience of the young Israelite, Daniel and his companions were the elite: young men of outstanding ability. God put them in a position where their names – their very identity – were changed to fit Babylonian culture. They learned pagan languages and became steeped in Babylonian society. ” What could be more important that a call to dynamic living in a dying world? Timely, prophetic, and urgent. Read it for world’s sake, for the churches’s sake, for your sake. Read it, and live it- for God’s sake. – Jeff Lucas, Vice President, Evangelical Alliance UK
EMOTIONS
by: Ajith Fernando Can You Trust Them? by: Dr. James Dobson The Best Selling Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Feeling of Anger, Guilt, Self Awareness and Love. Understand and take control of your emotions – before they take charge of you! Dr. James Dobson provides practical guidelines and simple steps to help anyone understand their emotions so that they can improve interaction with others. Love, anger and guilt are emotions that can be a very positive force in our lives if we learn to recognize and cope with these aspects of who we are. Learn how to interpret and understand a broad range of emotions and separate fantasy from reality.
ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS
by: Timothy Keller In Encounters With Jesus, New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor Timothy Keller shows how people were changed when they met Jesus personally—and how we can be changed today through our own encounter with him. What is my purpose in life? What is a good life? Why is there so much wrong with our world? What can I do to help make it right? These are some of the big questions that everyone must answer. And any lasting change in our lives will start with a change to one or more of our answers to these questions.
ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY
by: Dr. Alyn E. Waller Life is more than a series of unrelated happenings. It is a journey, an exodus from sin and selfishness to the Promised Land of a deeper relationship with God. Join Pastor Alyn Waller as he follows in the footsteps of Moses and the children of Israel, in the journey of growth we all must take. From their example, we learn how to: – Keep from being stuck at a lower level of spiritual existence – Keep in step with the Holy Spirit – Handle the various seasons of life – Enjoy our journey!
Every good endeavor connecting your work to gods work
New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.
“A touchstone of the [new evangelical] movement.” —The New York Times
In today’s increasingly competitive and insecure economic environment, we often question the reason for work: why am I doing this? Why is it so hard? And what can I do about it? Work may seem just a means to an end: we do it to earn the money to enjoy life outside the workplace. Here, Timothy Keller argues that God’s plan is radically more ambitious: he actually created us to work. We are to work together to make the world a better place, to help each other, and so to find purpose for our lives. Our faith should enhance our work, and our work should develop our faith. With deep insight, Timothy Keller draws on essential and relevant biblical wisdom to address our questions about work. There is grace available if we have taken the wrong attitude, idolising money and using our careers to glorify ourselves rather than God. This book provides the foundations for a work-life balance where we can thrive both personally and professionally. Keller shows how through excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity and passion in the workplace we can impact society for good. Developing a better attitude to work releases us to serve others humbly, to worship God everyday, and leaves us deeply fulfilled.
FATHER OF FAITH MISSIONS
by: Hudson Taylor One man’s love for God and the Chinese people. The exciting story of Hudson Taylor and the beginning of the China Inland Mission. From his life’s story you will find. – How to walk by faith. – The secret of a joyful heart. – God’s reward for giving everything away. – How to know the will of God. – God’s faithful protection in dangerous journeys. – How to get answers to prayer. – The answer to the question: “Does God work the same in every culture and language?” – Trust in a loving Heavenly Father when pockets are empty. – The secret of power in our work for God. The story of a man whose influence is still felt atound the world.
FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
by: Dr. Paul Brand, Philip Yancey Mysterious, intricate, pulsing with energy…The human body is an endlessly fascinating repository of secrets. The miracle of the skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles . . .your physical being is knit according to a pattern of incredible purpose. In Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and best-selling writer Philip Yancey explore the human body. Join them in a remarkable journey through inner space — a spellbinding world of cells, systems, and chemistry that bears the impress of a still deeper, unseen reality. This Gold medallion Award-winning book uncovers eternal statements that God has made in the very structure of our bodies, presenting captivating insights into the Body of Christ.
FINDING FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD
by: Floyd McClung There is something that God wants to give you more than anything else himself. Your destiny is to have an intimate relationship with him. Why, the, do so many Christians feel thwarted in their efforts to get close to God? Floyd McClung reveals that most of us don’t really believe that God’s gift of friendship is free. We continually strive to earn intimacy with him, not realizing that God has already granted us this gift and waits only for our response. In reality, we can be as close to god as we want to be! While most of us know that God created us for friendship with Him, we also reconize that we’re missing this deeper life. ‘Finding Friendship With God’ will help you close the gap between your longing for relationship and the true experience of friendship with God.
FINDING GOD IN UNESPECTED PLACES
by: Philip Yancey God is not only to be found in majestic cathedrals or supernatural visions, shows best-selling author Yancey, but also and often more powerfully in the unexpected places – the might of a polar bear, the oppression of a Peruvian prison cell or in the broken cry of Shakespeare’s King Lear. As we discover God’s footprints in increasingly unlikely places, so our understanding of his beauty, love and power continues to grow. Finding God in Unexpected Places will sharpen your spiritual vision and challenge you to look for God outside the four walls of the church. he may not be as far away as you think. In this new edition of an already-popular title, Yancey has removed nine of the chapters that he felt had become dated, and added another fourteen brand new chapters.
FINISH THE MISSION
Bringing The Gospel To The Unreached And Unengaged by: John Piper & David Mathis The theme isn’t new, but the approach is refresing and compelling, as contributors David Platt, Louie Giglio, Michael Ramsden, Ed Stetzer, Michael Oh, David Mathis, and John Piper take up the mantlo of the Great Commission and its Spirit-powered completion. From astronomy to exegesis, from apologetics to the Global South, from being missional at home to employing our resources in the global cause, Finish the Mission aims to breathe fresh missionary fire into a new generation, as together we seek to reach the unreached and engage the unengaged. “Issues a clarion reminder of God’s enduring passion to glorify himself by blessing all nations on earth.” STEVE RICHARDSON, President, Pioneers-USA “What will it take to finish the mission? Gospel seed must fall into the ground and die. May this compelling admonition jolt the church out of complacency and into the gathering of God’s sheep from among the earth’s peoples.” DAVID SITTON, President, To Every Tribe “The authors portray well God’s rescue operation to the peoples who still have no friend to help them comprehend the Easter story. Serious disciples will take these declarations seriously.” GREG LIVINGSTONE, Founder, Frontiers
FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE
by: Michael Catt Building a Faith that Survives the Flames! Michael Catt shows how, like the great sequoia, we can stand strong through the fiery trials of life, and even be fruitful. Using illustrations from his own life and from the new movie, FIREPROOF (produced by his congregation, Sherwood Baptist Church), Catt shows eight ways we can prepare our lives for the trials that inevitably come our way. Discussing practical issues such as temptation, marriage and finances, he reminds us that in an eroding culture we are called to stand firm in our faith. Rather than succumb to the pressure of circumstances, we can stand tall and face our challenges in Christ’s power. Life’s trials can overcome us—or they can serve us, growing us into the mature, life-giving believers God intends.
FOLLOW
A Simple and Profound Call to Live Like Jesus by: Floyd McClung Isn’t it time to stop asking, “What would Jesus do?” and start asking, “What is Jesus doing now?” Follow is a real-life guide to discipleship the Jesus way. Here Floyd McClung tells how he traded a life of religion for a life of relationship with Jesus a relationship that led him to form communities of Christian disciples around the world. Taking the Gospels at face value leads Floyd to define a radical strategy for discipling new believers while strengthening our own devotional lives. He details practical ideas for forming discipleship groups that reflect Jesus’s principles of accountability, transparency, humility, and outreach. Through it all, Floyd emphasizes the importance of following Jesus personally rather than adhering to ineffective rules or traditions. With stories and scriptural principles, Floyd McClung leads us through the liberating process of changing the focus of our lives from ourselves to Jesus so we can do life the way Jesus did and experience a richer spiritual life than we’ve ever known.