Spiritual Church

In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.

Spiritual Intelligence is a groundbreaking exploration of how we are all hardwired for higher consciousness. Based on over 400 scientific studies, this transformative book reveals the brain’s capacity to access states of bliss, compassion, and connection through what neuroscientists call the "Enlightenment Network." Whether through meditation, prayer, or peak performance “flow” states, author Dawson Church demonstrates how anyone can activate these circuits to create rapid and life-changing shifts in wellbeing and health.

We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader. It's easy to throw the term around and diagnose others from afar. But what is narcissism, really? And how does it infiltrate the church?

Walk through Lent with intention, stillness, and renewed faith. Lent Devotional for Women 2026 is a calm and reflective 40 day Lent devotional created to guide women through the sacred season leading to Easter. Designed as a gentle companion for daily prayer and mindfulness, this Lent devotional for women helps you pause, realign your heart with Christ, and rediscover a steady rhythm of worship amid the busyness of everyday life. Each entry offers carefully chosen Scripture, a short reflection, and a focused prayer that encourages quiet spiritual awareness rather than pressure or ...

The brilliant English author G.K. Chesterton weaves Our Lady in and out of his fiction: characters are praying the rosary, going to church, fighting over the place of the Mother of God in society. He talks about her in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction as casually as if he thought about her all the time, even writing a book of Marian poetry. As he says, you cannot chip away at a statue of Mother and Child and leave only the Child; it is impossible to think of Jesus without thinking of His Mother. Chesterton seems to have pondered conversion for at least fourteen years, from 1908 and the ...

Are You Experiencing God’s Presence Today? This Complete Two Book Set includes everything you need to know about the Person and modern-day work of the Holy Spirit and the Bible’s full array of spiritual gifts. BOOK 1: The Holy Spirit - Spiritual Gifts: Amazing Power for Everyday People - EXPANDED EDITION We sit in our pews. We hear about the awesome power of God the Father. We marvel at the miracles of Jesus. Then off we go, never expecting those supernatural spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit to flow through us in the here and now. That's exactly what this author did, until one day she...

This is the second edition - completely revised and rewritten. The prevailing attitude of We the People is: anything goes, if it feels good, do it. Concerns over inappropriate attitudes, actions, and speech etc., do not even seem to be at the forefront of American culture any longer, not to mention our own personal thought processes. Our nation as a whole has seemingly lost the ability to feel any shame or remorse over our slide into immorality, much to our detriment. What is the source and cause behind the spiritual darkness that is invading not only the Church, but also America at large? ...

The gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing god or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, which includes testimonials, Lee grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel: that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him.

Have you ever been controlled, manipulated, or spiritually abused by someone who claimed to know and love God? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. Certified coaches and faith-based authors Sebastien & Liz Richard understand what you’re going through. They’ve lived it firsthand—both in church settings and within their own family—and survived to tell the horrid tale. Now they’re ready to share their story and help you break free. Studies show that nearly 30% of U.S. adults have experienced some form of religious abuse, church hurt, or church trauma. And more often ...

Wondering how to train, equip and motivate your people to invite their friends & family to your church? Are you searching for practical strategies to revitalize your church's outreach? Do you feel your church could do more to welcome and engage new members? Are you curious about navigating the challenges of building an invite culture in today's digital age? In today's rapidly changing world, many churches are at a crossroads, struggling to grow and connect with their communities. "Unlocking Your Church's Invite Culture" by Rich Birch provides a groundbreaking solution to this challenge. ...

“Don’t ask too many questions. Just go with the flow.” This is the mantra of legalistic religion. It leaves many of us wallowing in confusion as we still have burning questions about our faith. Sometimes, these questions almost seem off-limits: Is there actually an unforgivable sin? Can we lose our salvation? Is masturbation always a sin? Am I really supposed to give 10 percent of my income to the church? Is divorce and remarriage wrong for a Christian?

What would you do if you met someone you thought just might be one of Jesus' original disciples still living in the 21st century? That's Jake's dilemma as he meets a man who talks of Jesus as if he had known him, and whose way of living challenges everything Jake had previously known. So You Don't Want to Go To Church Anymore is Jake's compelling journal that chronicles 13 conversations with his newfound friend over a four-year period and how those exchanges turn Jake's world upside-down.

Have you ever been deeply hurt by the church? We all have the ability to cause church hurt, whether intentional or not. This kind of hurt is a pain that distances sufferers from their communities and from God.

Why does true Christian transformation seem fleeting? And why does church often feel lonely, Christian community shallow, and leaders untrustworthy? For many Christians, the delight of encountering Christ eventually dwindles - and disappointment sets in. Is lasting joy possible? These are some of the questions Michel Hendricks has considered both in his experience as a spiritual formation pastor and in his lifetime as a Christian.

The Hurt Is Real… The hurts of spiritual trauma and abuse are real. They didn’t start with your church, but they do exist there. Why? Because people sin. And at its basic level, spiritual abuse is just one kind of sin. There is nothing particularly complicated about it—spiritual trauma is the mental and emotional harm that comes from having damaging or abusive interactions with other Christians. Any tight-knit church fellowship, regardless of its denominational affiliation, will naturally supply the preconditions necessary for spiritual hurts to occur. But what if you could heal from ...

Glimpses of Providence in an Unexpected Life What do a father’s firing, a mother’s prayer, a junior high writing assignment, a Dear John letter, a 3x5 card, a Fourth of July barbecue, and a Swiss calendar have to do with a former D.A., career law professor, and author of Christian books? And what about those transformative “ten words” that seem to move beyond merely pivotal to providential? Ten words prompting production of The Daily Bible (originally The Narrated Bible) that has touched millions of readers. In this deeply personal memoir, you will not only learn the backstories ...

For far too long the church has tried pathetically to function with only two or three of the gifts available to Christ’s people. He gave us five unique gifts to build up His body so that we think, look, and act like Jesus in this world—something desperately needed in this critical hour. In Primal Fire, Neil Cole shares the surprising truths about the five gifts of Jesus— what they mean, how they reflect Jesus, and the remarkable power and synergy they unleash when we all start to work together to ignite the church’s full potential.

Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance... These are all attributes of the one true God. It is because our Lord is of such a holy character that our souls may be saved and our lives are blessed in ways too numerous to count. God the Holy Spirit dwells within each born-again child of God. He is willing and able to produce these same character traits in all believers. In this book we will learn how to yield to His control so that He might do a great work in conforming us into the image of our Savior.

The Bible is made up of 66 books that tell the magnificent story of God's redemptive work in Christ. In this new audio recording of the full Bible, that story comes alive in a fresh way through the voice of award-winning modern hymn writer Kristyn Getty. From Genesis to Revelation, this word-for-word reading of the ESV Bible text is a great way to encounter God's word and the story of salvation.

What Is a Healthy Church Member? takes its cue from Mark Dever's book What Is a Healthy Church?, which offered one definition of what a healthy church looks like biblically and historically. In this new work, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile attempts to answer the natural next question: "What does a healthy church member look like in the light of Scripture?" God intends for us to play an active and vital part in the body of Christ, the local church. He wants us to experience the local church as a home more profoundly wonderful and meaningful than any other place on earth.