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Worry has a way of settling into your life and refusing to leave. You may still show up for work, care for the people you love, and keep life moving forward. But beneath it all, fear keeps whispering that something is wrong . . . and it’s up to you to fix it. Winning the Worry War speaks to anyone who’s tried to manage their worry and realized it doesn’t work. Instead of offering quick fixes or spiritual platitudes, author Christopher Becker gently reframes what worry really is and where real strength comes from. Through Scripture and clear, practical insight, you’ll discover that ...

You’re not where you want to be. You’re facing situations you don’t want to face. And none of it seems to make any sense. God understands. God cares. And best of all . . . God’s on it. Need convincing? Meet the prophet Daniel. He spent most of his life in exile, lived at the mercy of egotistical kings, and faced constant persecution for trying to live out his faith. But Daniel’s story shows us how to trust God, live our lives for God, and even find peace in a confusing and chaotic culture. That’s what you’ll discover in this book by Jeremy Mattek. Find out how you can rest in ...

Sometimes life feels like one long true-crime story. People betray. Power corrupts. Innocence gets lost. And you’re left wondering where justice is or if redemption is possible. That ache you feel for things to be made right isn’t new. It’s been part of the human story since the beginning. True Crimes of the Bible 2 explores the raw, real struggles people have faced for centuries—jealousy, abuse, deception, revenge—and reveals something astonishing: a God who doesn’t turn away from the mess but enters it with mercy. This isn’t a book about religion. It’s about hope. About a ...

If you’re hurting, you know how hard it is to see your way forward. Suffering has a way of clouding your vision. It can make you feel isolated, forgotten, confused, aimless, and even hopeless. How do you navigate the heartache in your life when you can’t control it or make sense of it? That’s the question Pastor Mike Novotny answers in When Life Hurts. This real and sometimes raw journey through the book of Job tackles the tough questions about how pain affects your life and what to do when it does. Complete with study questions at the end of each chapter, this book offers more than ...

Do you live in Kindoftrueville? It’s that place where you share enough of yourself to get by but hold back the one “taboo” sin that fills you with shame. Or where you love that friend just like Jesus does but casually ignore the addictions, habits, or choices eating them alive. A lot of Christians these days live there—trapped by fear and shame. You may even feel stuck there. But the truth is, you don’t have to stay there. This book by Pastor Mike Novotny shows you how to face your fears, get to the other side of awkward, and bravely step into the freedom honesty brings. You’ll ...

Life can feel like too much. Always on. Always scrolling. Always trying to keep up. You tell yourself to “push through,” but inside, you’re running on empty. There’s a better way. Beyond Burnout is an honest, practical guide to finding the rest you’ve been craving. In short, down-to-earth chapters, Pastor Mike Novotny and Dr. Bruce Becker share how ancient rhythms of life—modeled by Jesus himself—can bring peace, balance, and hope back into your everyday life. This isn’t another self-help formula. It’s about discovering: How to breathe again in a culture that never stops. ...

Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.

Scandal. Murder. Adultery. Forgiveness. Faith. Hope. It’s all included in the true crimes found in the pages of the Bible. But unlike your favorite true crime show, these dark deeds not only reveal the devastating consequences of sin but also the unrelenting power of God’s grace. Explore some of Scripture’s most shocking tales of corruption, violence, confession, and redemption in this book by Dr. Bruce Becker. From Cain’s fratricide to Paul’s complicity in a public execution, you’ll investigate cases of horrific sin and extravagant grace as you uncover the truth of God’s ...

You Were Made for Connection We all crave relationships that go deeper than surface-level conversations and social media likes. We want people who truly see us, walk with us, and stay—even when life gets messy. That longing isn’t random. It’s woven into who you are. And it’s part of a bigger story. In When Friendship Feels Hard, Amber Albee Swenson shares a refreshing perspective on friendship—one rooted in God’s original design for how people are meant to care for and strengthen one another. Through honest reflections and real-life stories, you’ll discover practical steps to ...

You’re never alone—and always loved! Loneliness—it can stem from digital connections, the loss of a spouse, self-isolation, family rifts, or even feeling alone in a crowd. We’ve all wrestled with loneliness at times . . . but you don’t have to stay trapped in it. Learn how to exchange your loneliness for a life of deeper, more satisfying relationships with this book by Mike Novotny. God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him, resting and rejoicing in his never-ending love. But loneliness robs you of this joy and keeps you isolated from others. This book gives you ...

Exhausto… Fragmentado… confuso… rendido. Así es como mucha gente describe su propio bienestar mental y emocional en estos días. Tal vez te puedas identificar con esta descripción. Tal vez como muchos otros, tu vida interior se siente como una pequeña flama tratando de no apagarse en medio del viento. Dios te entiende. Él sabe en donde tú te encuentras en este momento de tu vida y quiere ayudarte a encontrar la sanación y la plenitud para que te sientas renovado y te goces en él. En este libro de la Dra. Jennifer Londgren encaja la sabiduría de la biblia, principios prácticos...

You live in a world that will stop at nothing to tell you who you are. The world says you are your worst mistakes. Or your greatest achievements. You are what people see on social. Or how much money you have in the bank. You are how you perform, how you fail, or how you’ve been hurt. And this leaves you feeling unsteady. But who does God say you are? Discovering the answer—and the unwavering strength it unleashes in your life—is what this book is all about. Pastor Matt Ewart shows you that your identity doesn’t come from what you’ve done or what’s been done to you but from who ...

Your wedding was perfect. But between saying the vows and actually living your marriage . . . there’s a whole world no one really prepares you for. Pastor Mike Novotny remembers that world well. He and his wife stepped into marriage with deep love—but almost no shared expectations about money, communication, sex, family, faith, chores, or even what “being sick” really meant. Like most couples, they learned a lot by bumping into things they never saw coming. This book is the guide the Novotnys wish they’d had, so Pastor Mike wrote it with you in mind. From mismatched assumptions ...

¿Quién es DIOS? ¿Cómo es DIOS? ¿Quién es exactamente Jesús y qué hizo? ¿Qué piensan DIOS y Jesús de mí? ¿Qué es la fe y qué significa ser salvo? ¿Alguna vez se ha hecho esas preguntas? Para algunas personas, son tan básicas que les da vergüenza hacerlas. Pero no hay razón para avergonzarse, porque las respuestas a esas preguntas lo cambiarán. "Lo básico: Dios. Usted. Jesús. La fe" no responderá todas las preguntas espirituales que usted tenga, pero le dará un excelente fundamento para comenzar el viaje como Cristiano.

Si estás sufriendo, sabes lo difícil que es ver tu camino hacia adelante. El sufrimiento tiene una forma de nublar tu visión. Puede hacerte sentir aislado, olvidado, confundido, sin rumbo, e incluso, sin esperanza. ¿Cómo manejas la aflicción en tu vida cuando no puedes controlarla o darle sentido? Esa es la pregunta que el Pastor Mike Novotny responde en Cuando La Vida Duele. Este viaje real y a veces crudo a través del libro de Job, aborda las preguntas difíciles sobre cómo el dolor afecta tu vida y qué hacer cuando lo hace. Con preguntas de estudio al final de cada capítulo, ...

The news cycle runs on fear. The future looks like a terrifying sci-fi film come to life. And no one seems to know what’s going to happen next. So what’s a concerned or troubled person to do? Find out in this book by Mike Novotny and Tim Glende. You may think of Revelation as a strange book with a confusing message, but God has a very simple purpose for this final book of the Bible—to fill you with hope. Sure, the world looks like it’s falling apart. Satan looks like he has the upper hand. And you may even wonder if Jesus can really pull out the victory. But in Jesus Wins! you’ll ...

There’s a lot of talk these days about self-care. We’re encouraged to get outside, take time for ourselves, or listen to a podcast—whatever we need to care for our minds and bodies. While it’s important to care for our mental and physical health, too often we overlook the care of our souls. And the truth is, without soul care, there is no self-care. There’s nothing that comes even remotely close to the care of our souls. Our physical bodies die, and all our efforts at taking care of them expire. But our souls live on for eternity. Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness, ...

Jesus wants his people to be known for their love, yet love is often the last thing homosexuals find in the Christian church. Gay & God: Loving Everyone God Made and Everything God Wrote explores the deep meaning and true significance of Jesus’ simple words, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It teaches you what the Bible actually says on the topic of homosexuality—and empowers you to show the love of Christ in our culture today. Jesus modeled perfectly the way to deal with any human being, regardless of their sexuality or their sin, by boldly proclaiming the truth and offering ...

You’re under attack—even if you don’t know it. The devil isn’t a myth or metaphor. He’s real, he’s ruthless, and he’s targeting you. His greatest weapon? Convincing the world he doesn’t exist. As belief in Satan plummets, his influence quietly grows—and most people are completely unprepared. When the Devil Attacks pulls back the curtain on the enemy’s playbook. From Eden to Revelation, it exposes how Satan twists truth, exploits weakness, and turns what’s right into ruin. But you don’t have to be a victim. God has equipped you with everything you need to fight back...

Jesús quiere que su gente sea conocida por su amor. Sin embargo, el amor suele ser lo último que las personas homosexuales encuentran en la iglesia cristiana. "Dios y los Gays: Amando a todos a quienes Dios creó y todo lo que Dios escribió". Explora el profundo y verdadero significado de las simples palabras de Jesús: “Ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo.” "Dios y los Gays" revela lo que realmente dice la Biblia sobre la homosexualidad y te empodera para reflejar el amor de Cristo en la cultura actual. Jesús modeló perfectamente cómo tratar a cualquier ser humano, sin importar su ...