Popular blogger offers women freedom from performance-based Christianity by encouraging them to stop asking "What does God want from me?" and start asking "What does God want for me?"

From Good to Grace: Letting Go of the Goodness Gospel

Religion & Spirituality

Hoover, Christine

Christian Books & Bibles

Baker Books

The Bible says that God makes all things beautiful in their time, but when we look around today we see a broken and marred world. Our reality is so often the not beautiful that it's hard to trust that God can make our mess into something good. So how do we live with hope for a future redemption of all things? In Searching for Spring, Christine Hoover takes readers on a treasure hunt for beauty in both familiar and unexpected places. Framed by the changing seasons, this journey will heighten readers' senses and awaken their affections for the creator of it all. For all who are in the midst of suffering, who find their faith withering, who are questioning whether God is at work--or even present--as they wait for something in their lives to become beautiful, this book will be a welcome reminder that God never stops his redemptive work and that there is a time for everything under heaven.

Searching for Spring: How God Makes All Things Beautiful in Time

"Nothing in my life goes untouched by my husband’s calling."
Christine Hoover’s words in the first chapter describe so well the life of a church planter’s wife, which is enormously difficult yet extraordinarily rewarding. To be married to a church planter is a calling of its own with a richness of its own.
In The Church Planting Wife, Hoover explores and encourages the hearts of her readers while teaching what it means to have heart prepared for this unique ministry. She knows the challenges: A church planter's wife must develop a job description, be a wise helper to her husband, develop friendships within the church and community, deal with stress and discouragement, handle wounds, and more. Christine speaks candidly about these challenges while urging readers to grow a heart that wholly reflects Jesus.
Spread throughout these pages are stories and interviews from church planting wives. Christine Hoover empathetically and pointedly builds from these testimonies to uplift the reader and offer lessons of hope in the midst of a challenging ministry.

The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Moody Publishers

In the confusion and sheer volume of ideas vying for our attention, we must constantly return to the words of Jesus to find our focus, our purpose, and the foundation for a flourishing life. Using parables and stories, Jesus spoke often of the kingdom of God as what matters. In other words, the kingdom of God defines who we are and what we do as Christians. Join Christine Hoover in Seek First the Kingdom for an in-depth exploration of the kingdom of God-what it is, how we enter it, the life Jesus offers us within the kingdom, and how we find joy as His subjects. Book jacket.

Seek First the Kingdom - Bible Study Book: God’s Invitation to Life and Joy in the Book of Matthew

LifeWay Press

In the confusion and sheer volume of ideas vying for our attention, we must constantly return to the words of Jesus to find our focus, our purpose, and the foundation for a flourishing life. Using parables and stories, Jesus spoke often of the kingdom of God as what matters. In other words, the kingdom of God defines who we are and what we do as Christians. Join Christine Hoover for an in-depth exploration of the book of Matthew. She''ll help you understand the culture of the kingdom of God--what it is, how we enter it, and the life Jesus offers us within the kingdom. Learn how to find everlasting joy as a citizen of the kingdom. Features: <ul> <li>Teaching videos, approximately 20-30 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book.</li> <li>Personal study segments to complete between 8 weeks of group sessions.</li> <li>Leader guide to help facilitate questions and discussions within small groups.</li> </ul> Benefits: &#8239; <ul> <li>Explore the kingdom of God in-depth, learning what the kingdom of God is, and how to enter it.</li> <li>Embrace the life Jesus offers you within the kingdom and the way to find joy as His child.</li> <li>Understand how the ways, values, and cultivation of the kingdom of God define who you are.</li> <li>Learn to confront your allegiances to idols and false kings, re-ordering your worship.</li> <li>Identify your place in the kingdom of God and how you can join in the work that God is doing here and around the world.</li> </ul> Video Sessions: <ul> <li>Session 1: The King Has Come (27:12)--In the first teaching session, Christine sets the stage for the study by providing context and background information on author, audience, and themes and characteristics of the book of Matthew. She also walks you through a chart to help you see how kingdom is an overarching theme of Scripture.</li> <li>Session 2: Entering the Kingdom (20:39)--Session 2 video teaching centers on Jesus'' kingdom invitation to repent and follow Him. Christine will challenge us to consider this invitation by showing us the response of two different men to Jesus'' call. She will also point out what awaits us if we say yes to Jesus.</li> <li>Session 3: The Culture of the Kingdom (22:38)--Jesus has extended an invitation to all of us to come follow Him and enter His kingdom. But before we accept that invitation, shouldn''t we know what kind of King he is? Christine will spend this teaching session helping us see and understand the character of the King.</li> <li>Session 4: Living the Kingdom Life (19:52)--In Session 4, Christine helps answer what might be a nagging question for us: Is the kingdom of God mostly about my secure future in heaven without really affecting the everyday mess and muck of life? Does it speak to my worries, stresses and anxieties? She will unpack Matthew 6:25-34 to help us see that kingdom living is the answer to peaceful and purposeful daily living.</li> <li>Session 5: Expanding the Kingdom (22:40)--In this teaching session, Christine focuses our attention on a turning point in Jesus'' ministry found in Matthew 9 where He calls out His disciples to join Him in extending the invitation for others to join the kingdom. Christine makes it clear that as Jesus'' present-day followers, that calling now falls to us. We are to be investing our lives in reaching people for the kingdom.</li> <li>Session 6: Characteristics of the Kingdom (21:50)--Christine will remind us in this session that Jesus used parables as concrete, tangible examples from everyday life to help His listeners grasp the intangible, unseen realities of the kingdom of God. In this teaching, she will unpack some parables in Matthew 13 to show us the characteristics of the kingdom.</li> <li>Session 7: The Community of the Kingdom (22:36)--In Session 7, Christine points out that the kingdom of God is not filled with people who barely relate to each other. No, if you''re in the kingdom, you''re in a family. She will emphasize that what sets the family of God apart is love demonstrated through servanthood.</li> <li>Session 8: The Kingdom to Come (24:02)--Christine closes the study by emphasizing that the kingdom of God is not only past and present, but points toward a glorious future where we will be with God forever in our eternal home. She seeks to answer some questions surrounding Jesus'' return, and reminds us that our job until that day is to keep inviting people to be a part of this glorious kingdom.</li> </ul>

Seek First the Kingdom - Bible Study Book with Video Access: God’s Invitation to Life and Joy in the Book of Matthew

Have you ever felt forgotten, disregarded, wounded, invisible, or invalidated by others? Do you ever experience the pain and anger of feeling unseen? Has this left you wondering if you're truly worthy of being acknowledged, listened to, and loved? Oftentimes, when we are in this place, we turn toward God with soul-wrenching questions: Where are you, God? Have you forgotten me? Are you paying attention to what is happening to me? Can I trust that you will act on my behalf? If you've asked these questions, you are not alone. Author and Bible teacher Christine Hoover has asked these questions too, and she's found that none of us are the first to feel overlooked or forgotten--and yet God has always been a "God Who Sees." In fact, it was a woman named Hagar in the Bible, alone in her desperate wilderness, who first spoke this particular name for God. Her story along with others in Scripture reveal that God not only looks upon us when others disregard us, He looks after us. If you feel disregarded or forgotten, take heart, for your God is One who always remembers His people and acts on behalf of them--and that includes you! He hears your cries, gently shepherds and heals your wounds of disregard, grants you refuge to ask questions, emboldens you with courage to forgive, calls you out of hiding for fear of disapproval, and even gives you eyes to see others in the compassionate way He sees you. No matter who in this world may look right past you, know this: You are not forgotten. Your God is the God Who Sees, and He not only looks upon you but looks after you-always. He is the God who sees....you.

You Are Not Forgotten: Discovering the God Who Sees the Overlooked and Disregarded

B&H Books

¿Eres suficientemente madre? Esta era la inquietante pregunta en texto rojo y en negrita que encabezaba la provocadora imagen de una madre amamantando a su hijo de cuatro años en la portada de la revista Time Magazine. Cuando esta edición llegó a los estantes, volvió a encender la antigua guerra entre las madres en la cultura estadounidense. Pero resulta que esta era la pregunta equivocada apuntando a la dirección equivocada. Existe una pregunta que las madres enfrentan que es más importante y esencial: ¿Es Dios un Dios suficiente? Este breve libro escrito por ocho mujeres explora las pruebas diarias y preocupaciones de la maternidad. En las trincheras, ellas han aprendido (y continúan aprendiendo) a cómo atesorar a Dios y a depender de Su siempre suficiente gracia. Esta paradoja es el poder secreto de las madres piadosas. Convertirse en una madre suficiente viene como resultado de responder a la pregunta, «¿Eres suficientemente madre?» con un rotundo «no».

Suficientemente Madre (Spanish Edition)

Furman, Gloria

Jankovic, Rachel

God, Desiring

Fox, Christina

McCulley, Carolyn

Newbell, Trillia

Pieh Jones, Rachel

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

About the Author\nChristine Hoover is a pastor's wife, mom of three boys, host of the By Faith podcast, and author of several books, including With All Your Heart, Searching for Spring, Messy Beautiful Friendship, and From Good to Grace. In addition, she's passionate about teaching the Bible and has written a Bible study, Seek First the Kingdom, to lead women through the book of Matthew. Originally from Texas, Christine and her family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where they planted a church in 2008. Find her at her home online at www.christinehoover.net.\n"With honesty about the challenges they face and plenty of biblical encouragement, popular blogger, podcaster, and pastor's wife helps those married to church leaders embrace their influence and navigate their unique role with grace"--

How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife: Practical Tools to Embrace Your Influence and Navigate Your Unique Role

Do you want less chaos and more Jesus this Christmas? Are you longing for the season to mean more than it has in the past? The parties, holiday cheer, gift giving, hot cocoa, and carols bring all the warm fuzzies. But after the last present is opened, you typically feel like you’ve missed what you were supposed to be celebrating—the coming of God in Jesus Christ! Do you know who you are really celebrating? Do you know who HE IS? Although we’re quick to reply with the Sunday School answer, “Jesus,” we all struggle to make the truth of who He is a reality amidst the craziness of Christmas. God is so big, so glorious, and so holy, the thought of Him can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Jesus said in Mark 8:29, “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Let’s find our confidence in the answers to this question! Let’s strive to know Him for who He says He is in His Word. Your faith will be strengthened, courage renewed, hope restored, and joy will overflow as you rediscover the One this season is all about! This study includes: 
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<li>20 Bible Study days on the attributes of God written by 20 guest writers</li>
 <li>5 Advent Candle Bible Study and Instruction days written by Becky Kiser</li>
 <li>Support for Groups and Group Leaders</li>
 <li>Online Community and Connection</li>
<li>10% of profits provide food and shelter for vulnerable women and children in Maai Mahiu, Kenya, in partnership with His Voice Global</li>
 
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 Contributors include: Andi Andrew Megan Burns Christine Hoover Ashley Irons Jamie Ivey Ashley Jackson Leigh Kohler Vivian Mabuni Sarah Mae Remi Onayemi Deanna Opheim Katie Orr Debra Parker Kai A. Pineda Tara Royer Steele Brooke Saxon-Spencer Lisa Whittle Mary Wiley Elizabeth Woodson

He Is: An Advent Study on the Attributes of God

Ivey, Jamie

Woodson, Elizabeth

Mae, Sarah

Whittle, Lisa

Andrew, Andi

Wolfram, Logan

Orr, Katie

Kiser, Becky

Pineda, Kai A

Sacred Holidays

Trials have a way of changing us, for better or worse. They can humble us or harden us. They can make us run to God or away from him. Perhaps your trials have resulted in a closer walk with him, or maybe he seems far away. Often, God strengthens our faith through the witness of courageous Christians who’ve gone before us. Be encouraged and challenged by these 12 portraits of faithful women who steadfastly endured many trials—including physical pain, persecution, infertility, loneliness, and oppression—and who, in their various sufferings, found Christ to be an all-sufficient Lord and Savior, steadfast, faithful, and true.

12 Faithful Women: Portraits of Steadfast Endurance

History

Dodds, Abigail

Reissig, Courtney

VanDoodewaard, Rebecca

Wetherell, Kristen

Parks, Catherine

Kruger, Melissa

Howard, Betsy Childs

Ellis, K.A.

Sun, Irene

World

Gospel Coalition, The

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