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You already know something is missing. You go to church. You read your Bible. You pray. And still there is this restless, frustrated, sometimes furious part of you pounding on the basement door, demanding to be let in. You were taught to call it sin. Pray it away. Confess it away. But it never leaves. It just gets louder at 2am when nobody is watching. Carl Jung had a better word for it: shadow. Carl Jung Shadow Work for Christians finally puts these two worlds in the same room. Jon Burnham is a pastor who spent decades watching good Christians fall apart in his office. Not because they ...

Jesus never said, "Let's talk about your shadow." He told a story about a father with two sons. A traveler left bleeding in a ditch. A vineyard full of resentful workers. A man who walked past the same dying beggar every day and somehow never saw him. Every single listener thought the story was about someone else. That was the plan all along. In The Mirror You Didn't Ask For, pastor Jon Burnham makes a provocative argument: Jesus was the most sophisticated psychological teacher in human history, and his primary tool was the parable. People ask what do Jesus' parables mean as if they're ...

You expected your faith to help with this. And it is helping, maybe. But not in the way you thought it would. The grief is still here, still heavy, still present in every room of your house and every quiet moment of your day. The prayers feel hollow. The verses people keep sending land wrong. And somewhere underneath all of it is a question you are almost afraid to ask: is something wrong with my faith? Nothing is wrong with your faith. Grief is not the opposite of faith. Grief is love with nowhere to go. And when you loved someone well, grief is what you are left holding when they are gone...

In the heart of 16th-century Lima, Peru, where wealth and poverty collide, a healer emerges whose power transcends the boundaries of the natural world. Martin de Porres, a humble lay brother at the convent of Santo Domingo, has always served those abandoned by society—tending to the sick, comforting the suffering, and bringing hope where hope seems lost. Despite his humble beginnings and the racial prejudice he faces as the son of a Spanish nobleman and an African mother, Martin's life is marked by an unwavering dedication to serving others. But Martin's journey is about to take an ...

What did the desert mothers and fathers know that we have forgotten? Sixteen centuries ago, men and women walked away from the noise of the Roman world and into the silence of the Egyptian desert carrying one burning question: How do I become fully alive to God? What they discovered there became the most battle-tested map of the interior life Christianity has ever produced — and it speaks with startling precision into the struggles of life in the twenty-first century. Ancient Souls, Modern Lives is an introduction to nine of the Desert Fathers' most essential teachings — not as museum ...

When You Choose Silence is an invitation into the deep waters of contemplative spirituality—a journey that slows the noise, softens the hurry, and makes room for God’s presence. In a restless age filled with distraction, this book reintroduces the ancient Christian practice of sacred silence as the fertile ground where faith grows strong, wounds begin to heal, and the soul learns again to listen. Drawing on the wisdom of contemplative Christianity, the Desert Fathers, and the rhythms of Benedictine contemplative life, the pages open a way toward a quieter, steadier faith. This is not a ...

WISDOM'S HOLY FOOLS: Unexpected Teachers in Scripture Let's be honest. The biblical characters you actually know are probably not the most interesting ones. The polished heroes made it onto the felt board. These people got left in the footnotes. Which is a shame. Because the footnotes are where things get good. This devotional on bible characters is a seven-week Epiphany series built around the strangest, most surprising figures in all of Scripture. The ones who shouldn't have worked. The ones God used anyway. Astrologers who torched their careers to chase a star that broke all their models...

Faith in the Storm: Finding Hope in the Book of Job - Bible Studies, Sermons, and Worship Liturgies A Complete Preaching and Worship Resource for Churches Navigating Suffering and Uncertainty When life's storms strike without warning and suffering defies explanation, where do we turn? The Book of Job offers no easy answers—but it provides something better: a pathway through honest grief toward enduring faith. Faith in the Storm is a comprehensive pastoral resource that transforms Job's ancient witness into contemporary hope. Pastor Jon Burnham weaves together ready-to-preach sermons, in-...

Step into a World of Enchantment and Memory Jon Burnham invites you to journey back to Morton, Mississippi, where the magic of childhood and the mysteries of the Fae intertwine. Growing up in the 1960s and 70s, Jon's world was filled with the echoes of the Panther Den, the beating heart of his high school years, and the whispered legends that shaped the small town’s spirit. But Morton held more than just memories; it was a place where questions lingered like the scent in the air, where every rustle in the woods could be the sign of something extraordinary. Here are some of the questions ...

Step into the life of Padre Pio, a humble friar whose unwavering faith and profound spiritual gifts transcended the boundaries of the ordinary world. In this contemplative and inspiring novel, journey through the imagined exercises and deep experiences that shaped Padre Pio's remarkable ability to bilocate—an extraordinary gift that allowed him to be in two places at once. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this story delves into the mystical dimensions of faith, humility, and the incredible possibilities that arise when one is deeply connected to the divine. Through intimate ...

Resurrection Disruptions: When Death Gets Interrupted Death thinks it gets the last word. It seals tombs and locks doors. It takes prophets into the wilderness and leaves them under broom trees asking to die. It throws men into furnaces and posts guards at the door. And then it gets interrupted. Resurrection Disruptions is a complete Easter season resource for pastoral preaching, congregational worship, and small group Bible study. Eight Sundays, Easter through Pentecost. Everything a pastor, worship leader, or Christian educator needs to lead a congregation through the fifty days of ...

Discover the Prayer That Can Reshape Your Entire Life — and Learn How to Live It One Line at a Time. Living the Lord’s Prayer: A Group Study and Daily Devotional on the Words of Jesus is an immersive, Scripture-rich guide for anyone seeking a deeper, more practical prayer life. Whether you’re exploring how to pray, leading a small group Bible study, or longing for spiritual renewal, this book helps you connect with the Lord’s Prayer in a way that is personal, powerful, and rooted in daily discipleship.Jesus didn’t give us this prayer to recite mindlessly. He gave it to form us—...

The Garden Within: A Contemplative Journey Through the Fruits of the Spirit What if the fruits of the Spirit aren't just virtues to achieve, but a garden God is growing in you? Most of us know Galatians 5:22-23 by heart. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. We've heard sermons, read devotionals, and tried harder to be more patient with our teenagers, more joyful during difficult seasons, more self-controlled when anxiety whispers at 3 AM. But trying harder doesn't make fruit grow. Gardens don't bloom through willpower. This book offers ...

Discover the sacred rhythms of solitude, vision, and transformation through the lens of the INFJ personality. In this deeply insightful workbook, Pastor Jon invites you on a unique journey weaving the lives of two profound spiritual seekers—Jesus of Nazareth and Siddhartha, the timeless character from Hermann Hesse’s classic novel. Both embody the rare and richly intuitive INFJ spirit, marked by deep empathy, restless seeking, and visionary insight. Explore how Jesus’ patterns of early prayer, withdrawal, and compassionate ministry mirror Siddhartha’s inner quest, teaching the power...

In the 17th century, within the quiet stone walls of a Franciscan convent in Ágreda, Spain, an extraordinary story unfolded. María de Jesús de Ágreda, known to history as The Lady in Blue, was no ordinary nun. While bound to the cloistered life of prayer and contemplation, María’s spirit was anything but confined. She possessed a miraculous gift—bilocation—the ability to be in two places at once. Guided by the mysterious angel Azul, María’s spiritual journey took her far beyond the convent walls. From the quietude of her cell, she found herself transported across the vast ...

Whispers of Grace: A Disciple's Conversations with the Holy Spirit during Lent and Holy Week Experience Lent and Holy Week through intimate dialogue with the Holy Spirit in this transformative devotional that invites you into the sacred journey from wilderness to resurrection. Through fourteen carefully crafted conversations, you'll discover how divine love speaks into our deepest questions, doubts, and longings. Join the Disciple's honest exchanges with the Holy Spirit as together they explore: The Desert's Invitation - finding purpose in spiritual wilderness The Gift of Tears - ...

Discover the Timeless Wisdom of James: Transform Your Faith and Life Are you ready to deepen your faith, grow in wisdom, and live a life that truly reflects your beliefs? "James' Gems: Faithful Living, Wise Words" offers a compelling journey through the Epistle of James, providing practical insights and powerful teachings that will transform your everyday life. Inside this book, you will find: - Faith in Action: Explore the dynamic relationship between faith and deeds. Learn how to integrate your beliefs with your actions and discover the true essence of living out your faith in your daily ...

Under a sky brimming with ancient starlight, The Star Blanket weaves a tale of unity, love, and the delicate dance between two worlds. In the untamed lands of 1786 Southwest Territory, modern day West Tennessee, Alana, a gifted Chickasaw weaver, creates a masterpiece unlike any other—a blanket of constellations that hums with hidden power. But when a desperate settler boy named Jack steals the blanket, threads of destiny unravel, binding their fates to a mystical journey. Guided by a Faery Hat gifted by a Wood Elf, Jack discovers a shimmering world layered atop his own, where he meets ...

Heaven's Guardians: The Role of Angels in the Bible by Rev. Dr. Jon Burnham is an illuminating, scripture-rich exploration that brings readers face-to-face with the divine mystery and powerful reality of angelic beings. Combining pastoral wisdom, rigorous biblical scholarship, historical insights, and inspiring reflections, this book reveals the profound role angels have played—and continue to play—in God's eternal plan for humanity. Who are the heavenly beings described so vividly throughout Scripture? How do Seraphim, Cherubim, and Archangels impact our lives today? From the fiery ...

In the bustling streets of medieval Lisbon, a young man named Fernando dreams not of power or wealth, but of a purpose that transcends the limits of earthly ambition. Divine Union tells the story of this humble soul, who would become St. Anthony of Padua, one of the most revered saints in history. Through his journey, Anthony's life becomes a testament to divine love, extraordinary miracles, and the transformative bond shared with his guardian angel, Valéria da Graça. Haunted by the sacrifice of Franciscan martyrs, Fernando leaves behind his privileged life and joins the Franciscan Order,...