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He is an award-winning author who has written thirteen books and numerous magazine articles. He writes the monthly Theology Matters column for Today in the Word and is a frequent workshop leader at the Moody Pastor's Conference. John is married to Jane and they have two adult sons. They live in Ludington, MI.  Has the World Confused Evil with Righteousness?When sin is disguised as virtue, the path to cultivating righteousness becomes impossible. Such is the challenge Christians face in the modern age. Not long ago, most people would agree that the seven deadly sins are in fact deadly. But ask them today, and you?ll hear a different answer. Today, ?anger? is often considered an admirable emotion, ?lust? the only expression of love, and ?greed? the unassailable right to ?get what?s yours.? The world can rebrand sin all it wants and declare the death of truth, but it has no power against the truth of the Scripture. What God calls sin is sin-no matter what the world says. And sin always has the same destination-death and destruction.Dangerous Virtues examines how to recognize these seven deadly sins as they are subtly disguised in today?s culture. Dr. John Koessler provides a theology of sin and why the Christian must develop a prayerful heart and discerning eye to identify where sin exists in a world where good is called evil and evil called good. Review Praise for Dangerous VirtuesWe live in an upside-down world where good is rebranded as evil, and wrong is celebrated as right. John Koessler?s bracing, relatable book is meant to reorient us to God?s goodness so we can live with clarity, obedience, and true joy. Dangerous Virtues is a modern exploration of the seven deadly sins, calling readers to ask hard questions of the cultural norms that form our lives and churches while pointing us toward everyday moral choices that reflect the character of God. -MICHELLE VAN LOONAuthor of Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality at MidlifeJohn Koessler, professor emeritus of pastoral studies at Moody Bible Institute, pens an honest, unsettling, and helpful book for all who have ears to hear. Dangerous Virtues shows its author to be experienced in the cure of souls. The good doctor makes a difficult but needed diagnosis of our culture: what we used to regard as vice is now virtue; ?the seven deadly sins are now the seven dangerous virtues.? Koessler?s prescription is clear, attractive, and full of wisdom. Does he have a remedy for Christians? Christian virtue is choosing to live according to God?s Word. But before we do this, we must embrace the gospel to learn who we are. 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And yet, in today's culture, the vast majority of Christians are perceived as angry, judgmental people who don't seem to derive any joy from life whatsoever. So why aren't we happy?Unfortunately, many Christians are taught early on that God doesn't want us to be happy (he wants us to be holy). In fact, many Christians are laboring under the false notion that God himself is not happy. But nothing could be further from the truth! God does want us to be happy. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a happy, joy-filled God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to be happy. Why else would He go to the lengths He did to ensure our eternal happiness in His presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in Heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth.In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, He commands it. The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere. From the Back Cover Think God doesn?t want you to be happy? Think again.While Christians shouldn?t deny or ignore suffering, we should be so energized by contagious joy and radiate such inner happiness, peace, and contentment that others are attracted to what we have in Christ. Yet Christians are often perceived as angry, judgmental, and duty driven.Why aren?t we happier?Unfortunately, many believers are taught that God wants us to be holy but not happy and that joy and happiness are fundamentally different. We?ve even been left with the impression that God himself isn?t happy. Yet nothing could be further from the truth!God is happy, and he wants us to be happy too. Why else would Scripture call him ?the happy God?? Why else would he call the gospel the ?good news of great joy? and go to extraordinary lengths to ensure our eternal happiness?We know we?ll experience unimaginable happiness in Heaven and on the New Earth, but that doesn?t mean we can?t also experience great happiness here and now.Join bestselling author and noted theologian Randy Alcorn as he dispels the modern Christian misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable biblical proof that God not only wants us to be happy but commands and empowers us to be happy in him!The day has not yet come when God will wipe away every tear from his children?s eyes, but rest assured, that day will come. Until then, this definitive work can help change the way you think about joy and happiness.From the inside flap:Get a head start on living happily ever after!Webster?s dictionary defines happiness as?wait for it??the state of being happy.?Seems easy enough, right? And yet happiness eludes us.Most of us spend our entire lives trying to be happy, only to come up short time and time again. We think, If only I could find the perfect relationship, lose weight, get a better job, or make more money?then I?d be happy!But the truth is, none of these things will ever bring us true, lasting joy and happiness. There is, however, something that can.C. S. Lewis wrote, ?If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire. . . . If you want joy, . . . peace, eternal life, you must get close to . . . the thing that has them.?Now, in the most definitive work on the topic of happiness to date, Randy Alcorn shows us how we can draw closer to the source of joy, peace, and eternal life, and experience all the happiness God, in his infinite grace, has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180345360639,"sku":"9781414389349","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/41_t6NOvRVL.jpg?v=1743511423"},{"product_id":"christianity-and-animism-in-melanesia-four-approaches-to-gospel-and-culture-9780878084074","title":"Christianity and Animism in Melanesia: Four Approaches to Gospel and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Kenneth Nehrbass examines the interaction between traditional or animistic religion (calledkastom) and Christianity in Vanuatu. First, he briefly outlines major anthropological theories of animism, then he examines eight aspects of animism on Tanna Island and shows how they present a challenge to Christianity. He traces the history of Christianity on Tanna from 1839 to the present, showing which missiological theories the various missionaries were implementing. Nehrbass wanted to find out what experiences in the lives of the islanders distinguished those who left traditional religion behind from those who held on to it. In the end, he contends that there are twenty factors of gospel response and cultural integration that determine whether an animistic background believer will be a mixer, separator, transplanter, or contextualizer.ReviewEver since Allan Tippett's \"Solomon Island's Christianity\", modern missiological inquiry has richly benefited from case studies addressing the spread of Christianity into the South Pacific. \"Christianity and Animism in Melanesia\" continues that rich tradition by examining a variety of missiological practices and their outcomes in forming Christian communities in Vanuatu that has implications for missions around the globe. 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A great leader?s resource, it shows you how to cultivate new leaders for the future and equip them to make disciples. From the Back Cover Discover a new vision for your small-group ministry by thinking about how you make disciples. With a thorough, results-oriented process from one of America's fastest-growing churches, this training manual explains the necessary components of disciple-making so that every church member can play a part in reaching others for Christ. As a companion to Real-Life Discipleship, the manual will help small-group leaders develop the heart of a discipler by learning what a disciple is, how disciples grow, and how to be an intentional leader.Interactive learning format includes:? Activities and questions that teach an effective, Christlike approach to discipleship? Training on how to identify, recruit, and develop gifted leaders from within your church fellowship? 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Drew holds an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Before coming to Christianity Today he was the editor of New Man magazine. He and his wife, Grace, live in Carol Stream, Illinois and attend Jericho Road Church.  Why can?t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online?Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life?Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances. But let?s face it: the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning. We lack self-control. Self-control isn?t very popular these days. We tend to think of it as boring, confining, the cop that shows up and shuts down the party. But the truth is that people who cultivate this vital virtue lead freer, happier, and more meaningful lives. After all, our bad habits-from the slight to the serious-bring a host of painful consequences. Ultimately, they keep us from becoming the people God created us to be.Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to breaking bad habits and growing your willpower. It explores Scripture?s teachings on how to live a disciplined life while offering practical strategies for growth based on the science of self-control. Whether you want to deepen your spiritual life, conquer an addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay on track, and achieve your goals.Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn?t have to be that hard. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more productive. Your future self will thank you! Review Praise for Your Future Self Will Thank You Few books have the potential to change your life as much as this one. I found it personally encouraging and challenging at the same time a profound and practical reservoir of wisdom. Don?t just read it. Highlight it, underline it, and most of all, implement its teachings in your life. Transformation awaits!Lee StrobelNew York Times best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Miracles It?s strange to describe a book on self-control as compulsively readable, but that?s how it is. I had no idea that learning how to get a grip on myself could be so enlightening, inspiring, and flat-out entertaining. And helpful, to boot. But that?s how it is. Drew Dyck?s latest work is a page-turner and an eye-opener. I simply couldn?t muster enough self-control to put it down. But before you judge me, you try, and see how well you do.Mark BuchananAuthor, Your Church Is Too Safe It isn?t an overstatement to say that nearly everything ailing our society, our communities, our families, and ourselves is rooted in our lack of self-control. This malady was addressed in the past by celebrating the virtues of self-discipline and self-sacrifice. In other words, the culture helped us acquire the self-control necessary to create a flourishing existence. Those days are over. Now virtually everything in our culture celebrates self-centeredness and has convinced us that not satisfying our desires is a form of self-betrayal rather than self-improvement. Where our culture has failed us, however, Drew Dyck has stepped into the breach. His book is a winsome and important exploration of the forgotten virtue that has been foundational to the Christian life, and to free societies, for two millennia. This is a conversation more churches and Christian communities need to be having, and Dyck is the right voice to start it.Skye JethaniAward-winning author and co-host of the Holy Post PodcastThis book was exactly what I wanted it to be: Big Science + Deep Bible + Practical Next Steps. 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And we don?t know where to start on our own.Pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by helping you personally encounter God through His Word. Rather than relying on scholarly commentary,Help! My Bible Is Alive! empowers you to read the Bible on your own with new confidence.In this comprehensive and clear guide, you?ll findkey questions to help you find the meaning in any passage of Scriptureinteractive lessons that teach you how to break down a versespace to journal your thoughts as you learnspecial reward cards that motivate you to complete each stepquestions and prompts to help you think deeply and discussapplications to help you practice diving deeper into the BibleTake this 30-day challenge to refresh your spirit and experience your Bible like never before.?This is the book I?ve been needing for the countless people in my church plant who are scared?but hungry?to engage with the Bible.? ?Stephen Poore, MDiv, visionary pastor of Center Church?This book allows anyone to see that the Bible is unsettlingly powerful, scandalously relevant, beautiful beyond belief, and very much alive.? ?Rev. Rachel Toone, dean of spiritual formation at Montreat College?The perfect guide for ordinary people who want to experience God in this extraordinary book!? ?Aron Gibson, lead pastor at Lake Forest Church-WestLake Review The Bible is not alive if it?s not alive for you! The tool you?re holding in your hand will lead you to a life-transforming relationship with the Bible and its Author. Go for it!Roy L. Peterson, president and CEO of American Bible SocietyNicole brings to bear her remarkable skills as a communicator to address the most fundamental question of Christian living: How can I hear, experience, and understand God through reading the Bible? As you readHelp! My Bible Is Alive!, you will think to yourself,Surely some accomplished Bible teacher has already undertaken this crucial project?and you will be wrong, because no one has. It?s odd, but no one thought to tell us, in practical detail, how to meet with God through the Scriptures and how to approach the Bible with a posture of faith-seeking understanding.Rick James, PhD, director of Cru publishing and author of Watch and A Million Ways to DieA lifetime in ministry with a passion for helping new believers learn how to grow in Christ has convinced me that there is nothing more important in the life of a Christ follower than time spent regularly in Scripture. Nicole knows how to help Bible readers turn the key. I have personally sat in groups as she taught this material and have witnessed its effectiveness. It is an indispensable tool for those desiring to grow in their relationship with Christ.Dr. David \"Tuck\" Knupp, pastor and Young Life trainerHelp! My Bible Is Alive! Like a zombie, the once-perceived-dead compilation of Scripture is brought back to life for readers by Nicole?s fun (yes, fun) and practical application for individual reading. No longer is Bible reading for the few: With Nicole?s latest book, it?s for you more than ever. This is the book I?ve been needing for the countless people in my church plant who are scared?but hungry?to engage with this beautiful compilation we call the Bible.Stephen Poore, MDiv, visionary pastor of Center ChurchThe frustrations my students (and the rest of us) often experience when trying to understand the Bible can suggest that Scripture is at best boring, at worst irrelevant?and unknowable regardless. What lies these are! 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And he wanted to make sure we knew it.In this book you'll discover the seven last sayings of Christ from the cross--both what he said and what his words mean for your life today.So get ready to lay your burdens down at the foot of the cross and receive God's unsurpassable grace.Kyle Idleman is teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the fifth largest church in America, where he speaks to more than twenty thousand people each weekend. He is also the bestselling and award-winning author of Not a Fan as well as Grace Is Greater.  We all carry burdens of guilt and shame. We're weighed down, constantly reminded of where we've fallen short. But the truth is we're carrying around something that isn't ours. Our sins and shortcomings belong to Jesus. He carried them to the cross. He paid our debt. 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How do you get others on board? And how do you put that vision into practice at every level of your organization?InThe Vision Driven Leader, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt offers six tools for crafting an irresistible vision for your business, rallying your team around the vision, and distilling it into actionable plans that drive results. Based on Michael's 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, backed by insights from organizational science and psychology, and illustrated by case studies and stories from multiple industries,The Vision Driven Leader takes you step-by-step fromwhy towhat and thenhow. Your business will never be the same. From the Back Cover Praise for Michael Hyatt and His Previous BooksFree to Focus\"Michael Hyatt is one of the best leaders I know.\"--JOHN C. MAXWELL, author, speaker, and leadership expert\"Busyness is meaningless. What matters is consistently executing the work that actually matters. 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But imagine how much better life would be if we got intentional about being kind!This year, embark on a journey to make kindness a part of your life, home, and soul. InThe One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional, you?ll find Scripture passages and inspirational personal stories about why God calls us to show kindness, what it means to live a life of generosity, and how you can incorporate kindness into your everyday routine (and teach it to your kids) with tons of simple, easy-to-do ideas.Show your world the kind of love that is possible with daily acts of kindness that will change your heart, inspire your family, and draw you closer to God. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional365 Inspiring Ideas to Reveal, Give, and Find God's LoveBy Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl, Kristin Demery, Brittany BergmanTyndale House PublishersCopyright © 2017 Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl, Kristin DemeryAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4964-2161-6CHAPTER 1JanuaryJANUARY 1A Crazy IdeaDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.ROMANS 12:2, NIVI had no idea my New Year's Day would end with a stranger and her son living in my basement.My husband, Tim, and I had awakened with a rare sense of freedom. Our two-and four-year-old daughters were, surprisingly, still asleep. With no work commitments to fulfill, we were looking forward to a lazy holiday at home.Within an hour of waking up, however, Tim's expression clued me in to the fact that our plans had changed. Lips quirked, brow furrowed, thumbs clicking furiously on his phone, he paced the confines of our bedroom, stopping periodically to chew on his thumbnail while he waited for a response.A mom and her young son needed a place to stay until a unit opened up in their new apartment building. They had been sleeping at our friend's house, but that was no longer a feasible situation, and they were looking for an alternative.Tim looked at me, an unspoken question in his eyes: Could we be that option?It wasn't a new situation for us; we had hosted a homeless mom and her two daughters for three months that previous summer. But since the request came on the heels of a whirlwind December, I hesitated. I'm used to girls, I thought. I don't know if I can handle a little boy. What if we say yes and wish we hadn't?There was a very real chance I would live to regret my action. But sometimes it's the crazy ideas, the ones that open us up to uncertainty, that end up teaching us the most. 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Through witty and concise writing, Kyle makes the theology of prayer accessible to everyday life while stirring a deep desire in the reader to pray with humility. I cannot recommend this book enough!? -Gretchen Saffles, author ofThe Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith, founder of Well-Watered Women   ?Most of us struggle with prayer. I struggle with prayer. What?s the secret to overcoming our struggles and learning to love prayer? InThe Secret to Prayer, Kyle DiRoberts reminds us that it?s simpler than we think. This practical, biblical, joyfully written book is a wonderful resource for anyone who struggles to pray. Read it over the course of a month. Read it with friends. Read it, and relax. Prayer shouldn?t be a burden, but a blessing. This book will show you that.? -Brett McCracken, senior editor, The Gospel Coalition; author ofThe Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World andUncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community   ?Christians pray. That is not a controversial statement. But not all Christians practice prayer in the same way or understand it in the same manner. Kyle encourages people of faith to understand and practice prayer as an expression of love and humility in relationship with the sovereign of the universe. That God, who is fully and completely self-sufficient, would humble himself to interact with his creatures is an amazing thought. And that thought really is what should drive our interaction with God in prayer. Using stories from his own life and others throughout history, Kyle draws the reader into the presence of God. This is an engaging book, written in a conversational style. The book models what it encourages the readers to adopt in their walk of faith and prayer.? -Glenn R. Kreider, Editor in Chief,Bibliotheca Sacra; Professor of Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary   ?InThe Secret to Prayer, Kyle DiRoberts offers keen insights into developing and truly enjoying prayer as a way of life. His reflections on God and our relationship to Him reveal prayer for what it is-a wonderful responsibility befitting a life changed by His grace. But make no mistake, this is not a detached academic manual about prayer but rather an invitationto chase after a life of prayer. With wit and relevance, DiRoberts helps us see anew how effective and essential this identity-shaping practice is at cultivating deeper fellowship with and affection for our triune God. 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You?ll learn how to:Be still and discern God?s will for your lifeRe-envision the possibilities of your calling Turn away from isolation and turn to healthy communityBoldly step out into the unknown with faithDon?t let confusion or fear of the unknown keep you from moving toward the fullness of God?s plan for your life. Instead, learn to listen to the spiritual whisper directing you to the next stage in your divine calling. As you long to live differently and find your heart awakening to new possibilities, What Now? will help you step forward bravely. From the Back Cover Move past fear and stagnation and into God?s call for your life.Be it in the midst of a spiritual lull, a midlife crisis, or unforeseen worldwide troubles, at some point all Christians feel the need to readdress and reorient to move toward God?s calling for their lives. What Now? is for anyone who wants to emerge from stagnation and imagine what could be best for their next season. Learn how to listen for God?s voice, re-envision the possibilities of your calling, and boldly step into the unknown with faith.Don?t let confusion or fear of the unknown keep you from moving toward the fullness of God?s plans for you. As you long to live differently and find your heart awakening to new possibilities, What Now? will help you step forward bravely. About the Author MARK JOBE is the president of Moody Bible Institute and host of Moody Radio's Bold Steps. He is the author ofUnstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call. He is also the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a Chicago-based ministry with 27 locations throughout Chicago. Mark has a Master's degree from Moody Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. 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