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Tell Me a Story: Finding God (and Ourselves) Through Narrative

Author(s): Scott McClellan
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Price: $3.99

Jesus called His followers witnesses. We are, in fact, witnesses to His unfolding story. This story is not only our calling-it’s the next generation’s
best chance of identifying with the Church and changing the world.

As we become storytellers, we learn to see the world in terms of stories being lived and told. We discover deeper insights into God, ourselves, and others. Through story we uncover a better framework for understanding abstract concepts such as purpose and conflict, as well as more concrete aspects of our lives such as work, technology, communication, and community. Story touches every part of our lives because it’s
the form factor of our lives-story is inside all of us, and we’re all inside a story.

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on July 03, 2018

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For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven

Author(s): Crawford Loritts
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Price: $2.99

It is nearly impossible to reach mid-life without some reflection upon one’s desire to leave a legacy and build for an unseen future. Loritts believes that these yearnings experienced by “second halfers” are actually rooted in a longing for eternity in heaven. He writes, “Those of us who are followers of Christ need to be reminded that there is a place that is really ours,a home for which we are created. God has given us the gift of eternal life and a place in heaven, and He has placed the longing for heaven in our hearts. This is our home, our destiny, and our calling.” Loritts’ wisdom is at once down-to-earth and biblical. The reader will see a transparent author who is journeying through these issues himself and will be admonished to examine his or her present priorities in view of eternity.

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on April 22, 2018

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Why Holiness Matters: We’ve Lost Our Way–But We Can Find it Again

Author(s): Tyler Braun
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Price: $3.99

Have we tried so hard to avoid being holier-than-thou that we’ve forgotten how important it is to be holy?

Authenticity matters. Transparency matters. Being open about our shortcomings, misgivings, and failures matters. Yet holiness also matters.

This book is a timely reminder not to lose the old priorities as we take on the new, albeit noble, ones. Millennial author Tyler Braun helps us understand that holiness is not just some fine ideal destined for generations past; it’s the unyielding pursuit that defines every Christian life.

The beginning of our calling toward a holy life is the challenge of loving God more deeply. Holiness is not found in strict rule keeping alone; it is found in our desire of the Holy One. Holiness is not new behaviors. Holiness is new affections.