According to the way that we normally measure “success” and “progress,” things seem to be going in the wrong direction, writes author Pete Briscoe. Western Christianity, as a whole, is losing ground. The data indicates that the North American church is following the footsteps of our European spiritual ancestors into post-Christian society. Briscoe calls this time in history “Dry Lands.” And its symptoms include Christians feeling spiritually thirsty and tired, like they’ve been wandering through brush and thistles. They may even start to wonder, “Does it really matter? Is it really worth it?” Pete and his wife felt that way. After a particularly difficult year, they were just about ready to call it quits. With refreshing candor, Briscoe asks, “Don’t we all draw back and question the very premise of our faith”? How about you? Are you experiencing your own trial in the “dry land” of life? If so, you’re not alone. But take heart. Help is on the way. According to Briscoe, there’s a flood coming. A flood of God’s Spirit to rain down on this world. A tsunami of praise that’s rising up across the globe. “For the sake of your soul and the strength of your church, it’s time to be submerged in the life-giving waters of God’s global passions,” he writes. The Surge provides encouragement and hope to Christians who feel too weary to continue. It’s a book for people who live in a “dry land” – and desperately need God to refresh them.

The Surge: Churches Catching the Wave of Christ's Love for the Nations (Leadership Network Innovation Series)

Religion & Spirituality

Briscoe, Pete

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Millions of Christians have never built a foundation of Bible knowledge. They’re left with vague ideas of what they believe, why they believe, and how to articulate those beliefs. Pete Briscoe presents an innovative way to make theology memorable, meaningful, and relevant. Briscoe divides the Apostles Creed into 16 key phrases and uses a clever M.A.P.S. system (Meditate, Apply, Plot, and Speak) to explain each point and to help readers: <ul>
<li>Identify key Bible passages that support their beliefs</li> <li>Explain every major theological aspect of their faith</li> <li>Discuss the significance of their faith with those who believe differently</li> <li>Explore the wonders of Christianity by experiencing the reality of God and Jesus</li> <li>Examine theology without intimidation and with confidence</li> </ul>
Readers will discover how greatly belief matters: belief is real, belief is influential, and belief is life–changing. Ideal for churches, groups, and individuals ready for an awakening.

Belief Matters: Grappling with the Essentials of the Christian Faith

Hillard, Todd

Harvest House Publishers

We're all aware of God's commandment to "remember the Sabbath and keep it holy." After all, it's one of the Big 10. But how many of us really observe a Sabbath of rest? More than just a lazy Sunday afternoon, we all need "Sabbaths"-times of reflection and relaxation-in this stressed-out world. 
With a pastor's experience and insight, and an award-winning writing style, Secrets from the Treadmill presents a rejuvenating plan of rest replenishment to stressed-out, overworked people. Offering practical and spiritual motives to engage in periods of rest, the book also provides realistic solutions for fitting Sabbaths into a busy life. Finally, it includes a chapter devoted to wise "resters" from the Bible.

Secrets from the Treadmill: Discover God's Rest in the Busyness of Life

Hickman, Patricia

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Belief Matters: A Guide To Christian Believing Based On The Apostles' Creed

Monarch Books

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