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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward tinkering, but instead a deep-rooted, life-altering change that takes place on the inside. In an age where pleasing people, puffing up your ego and building your resume are seen as the methods to ‘make it’, the Apostle Paul calls us to find true rest in blessed self-forgetfulness.
Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures?
When God-in-the-flesh showed up twenty centuries ago in Palestine, the religious PhDs rejected him and the prostitutes and social outcasts flocked to him. Why? . . Because the open welcome of divine grace that Jesus offers, open to anyone who would simply leave their moral resume at home, is not predictable. It is not safe. It is subversive
Learn how to be free to enjoy Christ’s love while no longer basing your self-worth on your accomplishments or the opinions of others. Robert S. McGee’s book, The Search for Significance, shows readers how four false beliefs regarding performance, approval, blame, and shame, have kept you from the joy of abundant life in Christ.
When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy
It’s liberating because it endorses our inborn desire for joy. And it’s devastating because it reveals that we don’t desire God the way we should. What do you do when you discover the good news that God wants you to be content in him, but then find that you aren’t?
Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure
Do you feel robbed of spiritual joy? Let Lloyd-Jones help you climb out of the doldrums! Drawing from 21 sermons he delivered from London’s Westminster Chapel, he tackles sin, regret, fear, negative emotions, doubt, discipline, trials, and more to help you experience the intense joy of Christ, just like the early church did
Share the Good News
Sometimes the best way for someone to understand the gospel is by handing it to them. The pocket-sized Gospel of John is perfect for that
A great place to direct unbelievers and new believers to help with questions they may have
Perspective and Soularium Cards
Evangelism tools used by the campus ministry Cru, Perspective and Soularium cards are helpful in starting up spiritual conversations with friends, family, and strangers. It comes in both physical copies and in an app form
Another resource from Cru, the FOUR bracelets are wearable conversation starters. Each symbol represents an aspect of the story of the Gospel
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