When you struggle with doubt, when you feel unworthy, when you are sure you don't have what it takes to live out your purpose, what is the one thing that Jesus wants you to never forget When Your Way Isn't Working equips you to discover authentic connection to God and others so you are free to live the life you long for.In some of his final words to his closest friends, Jesus didn't suggest a five-year plan for success or a checklist of things to do. Instead, he offered a metaphor about what the good life really looks I am the vine. You are the branches. Abide in me. In other words, No matter what happens next, the most important thing is to stay connected to me.When Your Way Isn't Working from pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman is a unique exploration of John 15 for all of us who are going through the motions of life but feel frustrated and weary. Idleman offers his distinctive, biblical perspective on how greater rest, depth, and connection in your lifeUnderstand how recognizing what you can't do makes room for what God can doEmbrace freedom from the pressure of performance and productionStep out of isolation even when it feels scaryDiscover the top distractions that keep you from connecting to God--and how to counter them In the end, the fruit of our lives won't have to do with what we accomplished but with whom we stayed connected. Because no matter what happens next in this uncertain world, what matters most, lasts the longest, and brings the greatest joy is staying connected to the God who never leaves us.

When Your Way Isn't Working

Kyle, Idleman

HarperCollins Religious US

Two-in-one book. Also includes a sample chapter of Kyle Idleman's new book, AHA.

Not a Fan / Gods at War

Zondervan

The writer of the letter to the Hebrews said, "See to it that no one misses the grace of God." Over the centuries much ink has been spilled on the subject of grace. Yet perhaps nothing is as hard to explain as God's grace. It doesn't make sense. It's not fair. It can't possibly cover over what I've done. The best way--perhaps the only real way--to understand it is to experience it. But too often in our churches we're not getting grace across and grace is not experienced. Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman wants everyone to experience the grace of God. Through the powerful medium of story, Grace Is Greater leads readers past their hang-ups toward an understanding of grace that is bigger than our mistakes, our failures, our desire for revenge, and our seemingly impossible situations. No sin is so great, no bitterness so deep that God's grace cannot transform the heart and rewrite the story. Perfect for individuals and also for small groups and church-wide studies, Grace Is Greater will help readers truly grasp God's grace, even if the Christians around them have failed to live it.

Grace Is Greater: God's Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain, and Rewrite Your Story

Religion & Spirituality

Baker Books

The parent with the wayward child. The couple whose marriage is in jeopardy. The man who is out of work. The woman stuck in crushing debt. The patient with a bad diagnosis. The student who can't get a fair shake. People hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength. What do they all need to hear? Don't give up. Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, Don't give up. Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman encourages readers to cast their concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek out support in the family of God.

Don't Give Up: Faith That Gives You the Confidence to Keep Believing and the Courage to Keep Going

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Living

We all carry burdens of guilt and shame. We're weighed down, constantly reminded of where we've fallen short. But the truth is we're carrying around something that isn't ours. Our sins and shortcomings belong to Jesus. He carried them to the cross. He paid our debt. And he wanted to make sure we knew it. In this book, readers discover the seven last sayings of Christ from the cross--both what he said and what his words mean for our lives today--so that they can lay their burdens at the foot of the cross and receive God's unsurpassable grace.

Grace from the Cross

If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a frank conversation, how would you respond? Are you truly his follower or just a fan? Not a Fan invites you to make Jesus not merely the object of your admiration, but the very center of your life. This follower's journal is designed for use with the Not a Fan DVD study (sold separately).

Not a Fan Follower's Journal

CITY ON A HILL

Do you want to see change in your life-but don't know how to get there? In this thoughtful devotional, Kyle Idleman invites you to address that behavior or thought pattern using three key elements: You Awaken to the reality of your spiritual condition; you see yourself and your need for a Savior with brutal Honesty; and this realization leads to Action as you follow Christ's example. Drawing on the example of the Prodigal Son, Idleman shows us why each of these three elements is essential to lasting spiritual transformation and gives us practical tools to live them out.

40 Days to Lasting Change: An AHA Challenge

David C. Cook

“Jesus never asked us to sit on the sidelines and cheer for his cause.” — Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv Are you a fan or a follower? The dictionary defines a fan as “an enthusiastic admirer.” Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Fans may be fine with repeating a prayer, attending church on the weekend, and slapping a Jesus fish on their bumpers. But is that really the extent of the relationship Jesus wants? Jesus was never interested in having admirers. It’s not fans he is looking for. Not a Fan challenges you to consider what it really means to call yourself a Christian. With a direct frankness that you’re not likely to hear in Sunday school class, Kyle invites you to take an honest look at your relationship with Jesus. His call to follow may seem radical to us, but Jesus desires it for every believer.

Not a Fan

Zondervan on Brilliance Audio

your heart is a battlefield. In gods at war, Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of not a fan, helps every believer recognize there are false gods at war within each of us, and they battle for the place of glory and control in our lives. What keeps us from truly following Jesus is that our hearts are pursuing something or someone else. Behind the sin you’re struggling with, the discouragement you’re dealing with, the lack of purpose you’re living with is a false god that is winning the war for your heart. According to Idleman, idolatry isn’t an issue — it is the issue. By asking insightful questions, Idleman reveals which false gods each of us are allowing on the throne of our lives. What do you sacrifice for? What makes you mad? What do you worry about? Whose applause do you long for? We’re all wired for worship, but we often end up valuing and honoring the idols of money, sex, food, romance, success, and many others that keep us from the intimate relationship with God that we desire. Using powerful and honest testimonies of those who have struggled in each area, gods at war illustrates a clear path away from the heartache of our twenty-first century idolatry back to the heart of God – enabling us to truly be completely committed followers of Jesus. “Kyle will challenge even the most obedient Christians to re-look at their relationship with Christ.” — Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkansas “Only pick up this book if you are weary of losing your battles. You won’t finish it and be the same person.” — Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts “Don’t just read this book – read it now! In these pages, liberation awaits.” — Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

Gods at War

From the Back Cover\nDaily habits from Jesus's life--that change the world\nYes, Jesus spoke to crowds and fed multitudes. Yes, he traveled with a band of followers and addressed people of high position. But day to day, moment to moment, he focused on this person, and that person, and this other person. He took the time to see, serve, and celebrate individuals.\nInfluencing just one person at a time may seem insignificant at first glance. But as we better understand the surprising habits of Jesus, we unlock the power of small things done with great love.\nLearning to love people like Jesus did takes intentional practice and repetition. This sixty-day devotional presents a daily call and challenge to build this vital habit into your life.\nJesus changed the world by loving people one at a time. Influencing just one person at a time may seem insignificant at first glance. But as we better understand the surprising habits of Jesus, we unlock the power of small things done with great love.\nLearning to love people like Jesus did takes intentional practice and repetition. This devotional from bestselling author Kyle Idleman helps you build this vital habit into your daily life. Each devotion includes questions for reflection and a challenge to inspire you to make a difference in the world every day--one person at a time.

One Day at a Time: A 60-Day Challenge to See, Serve, and Celebrate the People around You

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