Kirjahaku

Have you ever felt like grace came with a hook? You probably know grace is amazing, but have you ever thought it is wrong to take advantage of its benefits after salvation? Whether you think grace is all you need or are concerned about people abusing grace, this book will challenge and encourage you to grow as you learn the truth behind eight common misconceptions connected to the grace of God.

How do you know when you need to believe again? If you have ever gone through burnout in your spiritual life or disappointment in your church experience, then it may be evident. For others, it is not so clear. You continue to push forward despite the check engine light warning you something is wrong beneath the surface. In Believe Again, Josh uses his real-life fish out of water story to demonstrate how you can leave behind exhausting religion and find refreshing faith. Josh's entire life was wrapped up in his job, relationships, and involvement at his church. But what happens when all of that is stripped away, and he enters the "real world" for the first time as an adult? Instead of preaching on stage and enjoying the trappings of being a successful ministry leader, he found himself delivering pizza, attending church with homeless people under a bridge, and wrestling with the realities of life outside of his church bubble. And that is just the beginning of this intentional yet unconventional journey to discover a new way to relate to God, church, and those who do not believe as we do. Whether you are like Josh and unaware of how much you need to make a change, or you are already looking for something new, Believe Again's raw and sometimes hilarious story will inspire you to overcome life's setbacks and rejuvenate your faith.

"Cold, salty water bursts into my eyes with the sensation of burning fire. The wet spray floods my nose sending a sense of electric shock from the front of my face to the back of my head. I open my mouth wide to be filled with life giving air, but instead my gasp only sucks in more of the watery web that surrounds me. Moments earlier I was standing on our ship, the Pinnacle, dry and warm with the comfort of a cool sea breeze on my face, but here I am struggling against the unknown in order to fight my way back above water. The waves are pushing me down from above while the undertow is pulling me from beneath, but the greatest threat to my survival is my sinking heart. This flood of emotion will drown my will before the water ever does my body. It is here I must make the decision - swim or die."In this allegorical short story you will get a glimpse of the sometimes agonizing path between religious disappointment and rediscovering an authentic faith. Shipwrecked is about finding hope when you want to give up and taking the risk to follow your heart. It is an adventure filled with love, courage and grace that will challenge you and encourage your faith.

What if the things we are avoiding are what we needed to boost our faith? That is what we will explore together in these pages. Here I will make a case for embracing six ideas we typically think we should avoid as Christians. I believe a fresh perspective on following your heart, focusing on what is beneficial, wrestling with our doubts, listening to our critics, journeying through the wilderness, and enjoying life is just what we need to boost our faith. I hope you enjoy The Case for Following Your Heart.