Craig Groeschel

Tähtää tulevaan on oppaasi kohti Jumalaa kunnioittavaa elämää, jonka voit saavuttaa tekemällä oikeita päätöksiä jo tänään. Craig Groeschel, New York Timesin bestseller-kirjailija ja Life.Church-seurakunnan johtava pastori, auttaa sinua vapautumaan impulsiivisten päätösten ansoista ja rakentamaan pysyviä, jumalisia tapoja ennakkopäätösten avulla. Teos tarjoaa seitsemän elämää määrittävää ennakkopäätöstä, jotka auttavat meitä voittamaan päivittäiset kiusaukset, häiriötekijät ja pelot voidaksemme kokea Jumalan tarkoittamaa iloa, vapautta ja täyttymystä. Groeschel yhdistää Raamatun opetukset, tarinat ja viimeisimmän tutkimustiedon ihmisen käyttäytymisestä, jotta voisimme ymmärtää päätöksentekotapojamme ja kasvaa Kristuksen seuraajina.

Have you ever felt alone in your doubts? Or like you're the only one with questions about your beliefs? If so, you're in good company. Many heroes of the faith struggled with doubt—including C. S. Lewis, Martin Luther, and Mother Teresa.The good news is that having doubts about your faith doesn't mean you're not a faithful follower of Jesus. In fact, doubt indicates a desire for authentic faith. Often, it is the struggle of confronting your doubts that will lead you to a greater understanding of what you believe—and a deeper faith.In The Benefit of Doubt Workbook, which accompanies the book of the same name, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel draws on scriptural truths, biblical characters, and church history to lead you through your doubts. You'll dig deeper into some of the tough-to-answer questions that believers in Christ often ask, including:Why should I believe God is good?Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Why does God feel so far away?Why would God send people to hell?If you're ready to face and embrace your doubts, this workbook will provide you with thought-provoking questions and opportunities to understand your doubts and find deeper faith in the truth.This workbook is a companion to The Benefit of Doubt by Craig Groeschel. In each of the ten sessions, you'll examine a passage of Scripture that addresses common doubts, and then you'll get to assess your own beliefs about these topics.

The Quality of Our Decisions Determines the Quality of Our Lives.Why is it so hard to make good choices and avoid decision-making that we later regret? What happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? Is there a reliable way to break the cycle and make wiser decisions?In the Think Ahead Workbook (which accompanies the Think Ahead book), Craig Groeschel draws profound connections between the truths of Scripture and the latest research in human behavioral psychology to help you unlock the power of "pre-deciding." Learn how to position yourself to make the choices you really want to make and avoid the missteps and bad decisions.Key Takeaways from this Workbook:Learn the science behind many of our decision-making habits.Discover how our small choices shape the kind of people we become.Take practical steps to combat decision fatigue.Develop the ability to diminish the role of emotions in decision-making. Are you ready to make God-honoring decisions and live the life you really want to live? This official workbook will provide you with a clear biblical path on how to get there and think ahead.

In this twelve-lesson workbook, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel pairs modern psychology and biblical teaching to reveal how to win the war in your mind and restore daily peace in your life. What you think shapes who you are.If your thoughts are out of control, your life will be as well. Both the Bible and modern science provide evidence that this is true.In recent years, a discipline of psychology called cognitive behavioral therapy has gained popularity. This discipline is rooted in an understanding that many problems--from eating disorders to relational challenges, addictions, and even some forms of depression--are rooted in negative patterns of thinking. Treating those problems begins with changing that thinking.This has many parallels with Scripture. In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he writes about turning our thoughts to certain types of things (truth, purity, loveliness...) and putting them into practice so that we experience God's peace.In this workbook, Craig goes deeper into the principles outlined in his book (sold separately) to reveal the strategies he has discovered that will change your mind and, by extension, your life for the long-term. Each lesson includes biblical exploration, reflection and application questions, and practical exercises to help you:Gain insight into how your brain works and how your thoughts affect your reality.Identify your destructive thought patterns and eliminate them from your life.Become a thought warrior and replace the enemy's lies with God's truth.God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.

How Jesus recovers our sense of contentment, restores our intimacy with others, and helps us reclaim our integrity in a distracted digital world.Can you relate to any of the following?I'm connected to more people than ever, but I feel more alone than I can describe.I'm constantly tempted to look at things that pollute the purity that God desires in my life.Every time I look at a screen, I feel discouraged and increasingly anxious by what I see.I used to be a compassionate person, but now I just feel desensitized to all the suffering around me. If any of these statements ring true for you, it's time to rediscover what it means to be "like Jesus" and find true authenticity, a healthy self-image, and compassion for others in an age when we relate to each other and the world around us differently than ever before.In Liking Jesus, bestselling author and pastor of Life.Church Craig Groeschel taps into some of the most leading-edge studies on the effects of social media on our emotions and friendships. He offers real-life examples of how we struggle with screens and "likes," how these things mask our struggles with who we really are, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life.Packed with helpful topics like the "10 Commandments of Using Social Media to Strengthen Your Faith" and "Creating Safeguards for Your Digital Devices," you’ll find Liking Jesus to be just the guide to help you put Christ first again and bring balance and real-world engagement to your everyday life.

Time-Tested Strategies for True Transformation.Nothing is more frustrating than knowing you want to change—and need to change—but repeatedly fail to change. You've made commitments and set goals. You've resolved to do something about the issue—whether you want to lose weight, read the Bible more, overcome an addiction, or get out of debt. Yet, so far, nothing has worked, and you wonder if you're even capable of change.If this sounds like your story, then it's time to change the way you think about change.In The Power to Change pack (which includes the book and the accompanying workbook), pastor Craig Groeschel, author of Winning the War in Your Mind, blends biblical wisdom with up-to-date psychology to help you learn how to master the habits that lead to true change. In each chapter and section, you'll gain practical tools that will help you:Evaluate how you view yourself, how you view God, and the real reasons you do what you do.Discover how to master small habits that lead to big change.Employ the reap-sow principle to change the trajectory of your future.Lean on God's power—instead of your willpower—as the true cause of lasting change. The Power to Change pack offers you a clear path with practical tools, exercises, spiritual insights, and applications to help you live the life that God created you to experience. It's time to rely on a greater power source than your will and determination. It's time to actually change.This pack includes: The Power to Change book.The Power to Change Workbook.

*Note: Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.*Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry--and the trick to keeping the momentum going.In Lead Like It Matters, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shares the transformative insights he's learned about how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization.Using the leadership skills he's mastered as the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church--one of the largest churches in the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work--he combines straight talk and wry honesty with biblical and leadership principles to equip you to:Recognize when your organization or ministry has the indefinable but tangible "it" that leads to successIdentify and implement seven leadership principles for a church that lastsIgnite a fire in your team to leave behind "what we've always done" for the meaningful ministry you know is possibleDiscover the three areas every leader must master for success Praise for Lead Like It Matters:"My friend Craig Groeschel is the visionary and pioneer of America's largest church. In Lead Like It Matters, he's generous enough to share the most important lessons he's learned along the way. This isn't just an insightful and interesting book; it's a game-changing guide to leading with purpose."--Steven Furtick, lead pastor, Elevation Church; New York Times bestselling author, Crash the Chatterbox, Greater, and (Un)Qualified

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD!Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he's discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term.Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you:Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire itIdentify the lies your enemy wants you to believeRecognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinkingSee how prayer and praise will transform your mindDevelop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughtsGod has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.

The president of Catalyst Leader believes that the most impactful and most influential leaders are the ones who lead from who they truly are, not who they pretend or wish to be. With clear biblical teaching and personal accounts, Tyler Reagin not only demonstrates the necessity of life-giving leadership, but also provides the steps you'll need to begin knowing and leading from your truest self. From his experiences in high-impact leadership roles at some of our nation's largest churches and ministries, Reagin has learned firsthand the importance of identity-based leadership. His desire is to help each reader become an empowered, confident leader that brings life and vibrancy to every room they enter. Whether you've got the corner office or you're just getting started, Reagin gives you the tools you need to become an impactful and unique influencer right where you are

Can God be good when life is not? Rediscover faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even in the hurt."I want to believe, I want to have hope, but . . ." Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we may wonder if he really cares about us. Even when we have both hope and hurt, sometimes it's the hurt that shouts the loudest.In Hope in the Dark, Groeschel explores the story of the father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus, saying, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" In the man's sincere plea, Jesus heard the tension in the man's battle-scarred heart. He healed not only the boy but the father too, driving out the hopelessness that had overtaken him. He can do the same for us today.As Groeschel shares his pain surrounding the health challenges of his daughter, he acknowledges the questions we may ask in our own deepest pain:"Where was God when I was being abused?""Why was my child born with a disability?""Why did the cancer come back?""Why are all my friends married and I'm alone?"He invites us to wrestle with such questions as we ask God to honor our faith and heal our unbelief. Because in the middle of your profound pain, you long for authentic words of understanding and hope. You long to know that even in overwhelming reality, you can still believe that God is good.Hope in the Dark is also available in Spanish, Esperanza en la Oscuridad.

Master the decisions that will make your life everything God wants it to be.Every day we make choices. And those choices accumulate and eventually become our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices?In this inspiring guidebook, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how the choices that are in your power, if aligned with biblical principles, will lead to a life you've never imagined.Divine Direction will help you seek wisdom through seven principles. You'll consider:One thing to stop that's hindering youHow to start a new habit to re-direct your pathWhere you should stay committedAnd when you should go even if it's easier to stayThe book also includes criteria that will help you feel confident in the right choice, and encourages you with principles for trusting God with your decisions. What story do you want to tell about yourself? God is dedicated to the wonderful plan he's laid out for you. The achievable and powerful steps in Divine Direction take you there one step at a time, big or small.Spanish edition also available.

We all love the benefits of technology. But even with the upsides, many of us suspect there are negative consequences beyond our control. The more we interact online, the more we crave face-to-face intimacy. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is to be authentic.In this small group video-based study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how we can stay engaged with social media while still keeping our eyes focused on Jesus. In five sessions, he reveals how we can rediscover our understanding of the biblical principles life with Christ brings–contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest–and put God first in our social media saturated world.This study guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in between sessions.Sessions include:Recovering ContentmentRestoring IntimacyRevealing AuthenticityResurrecting CompassionReplenishing RestDesigned for use with the Liking Jesus Video Study (sold separately).

Master the decisions that will make your life everything God wants it to be.Every day we make choices. And those choices accumulate and eventually become our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices?In this inspiring guidebook, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how the choices that are in your power, if aligned with biblical principles, will lead to a life you've never imagined.Divine Direction will help you seek wisdom through seven principles. You'll consider:One thing to stop that's hindering youHow to start a new habit to re-direct your pathWhere you should stay committedAnd when you should go even if it's easier to stayThe book also includes criteria that will help you feel confident in the right choice, and encourages you with principles for trusting God with your decisions. What story do you want to tell about yourself? God is dedicated to the wonderful plan he's laid out for you. The achievable and powerful steps in Divine Direction take you there one step at a time, big or small.Spanish edition also available.

En esta gu a de estudio de cinco sesiones en video para grupos peque os, el autor de best sellers del New York Times y pastor, Craig Groeschel, nos muestra cinco compromisos, que poni ndolos en pr ctica, nos ayudar n a hacer nuestro matrimonio a prueba de fracasos.Usted conoce las estad sticas, y no son alentadoras. El 50% de los matrimonios no logra manterse unida. En qu otra rea de su vida est satisfecho con tener un 50% de probabilidades en contra?Las elecciones que usted hace cada d a determinan no solo su relaci n con Dios sino tambi n la calidad de su matrimonio. Las decisiones que tome hoy determinar n el matrimonio que tendr ma ana. En este estudio de cinco sesiones, descubrir cinco compromisos que sin duda pondr n su matrimonio a prueba de fracasos. Si establece esos compromisos, puede tener, y tendr , el matrimonio que Dios quiere que usted experimente.Las sesiones incluyen:1. Buscar a Dios2. Pelear limpio3. Tener diversi n4. Mantenerse puro5. Nunca tirar la toallaSi usted y su c nyuge deciden sinceramente comprometerse a estos principios, descubrir n una relaci n m s rica, m s profunda y m s aut ntica, y una vida amorosa m s satisfactoria y apasionada de lo que podr an haber imaginado nunca.No sea usted una estad stica. No sea parte del promedio. Obtenga ese matrimonio que siempre quiso tener. Comience en este momento, desde ahora en adelante.

No deber a requerirse algo m s en el matrimonio que tan solo lanzar una moneda al aire para ver si durar ? Es posible llegar a enamorarse m s de la persona a la que ha comprometido su vida? Le gustar a garantizar que su matrimonio perdurar ? Craig y Amy Groeschel ofrecen a solteros que buscan el matrimonio y a parejas en todas las etapas del matrimonio cinco compromisos para tener un matrimonio a prueba de fracasos, Desde ahora en adelante.Las elecciones que usted hace cada d a determinan no solo su relaci n con Dios sino tambi n la calidad de su matrimonio. Las decisiones que tome hoy determinar n el matrimonio que tendr ma ana. En este libro, descubrir cinco compromisos que sin duda pondr n su matrimonio a prueba de fracasos. Si toma esas decisiones, puede tener, y tendr , el matrimonio que Dios quiere que usted experimente.Buscar a Dios.Pelear limpio.Tener diversi n.Permanecer puro, yNunca tirar la toalla.

A must-read for pre-married as well as long-married couples, Craig and Amy Groeschel explore the time-tested wisdom able to guide you and your spouse into the marriage you've always wanted. Everyone dreams of a fairytale marriage--the perfect spouse, the perfect home, the perfect family. But reality tells us that these expectations don't hold up very long. Many studies indicate that close to fifty percent of marriages don't make it. With those odds, is it even possible to have a good marriage--let alone a great one? New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel insists you can . . . but not if you approach it like everyone else does.Perfect for single adults, engaged couples, and married couples alike, Craig and his wife, Amy, show you how to conquer the odds and find the joy, passion, and strength of a marriage built by God.Craig and Amy open their hearts, share personal experiences, and walk you through five powerful commitments you can make to fail-proof your marriage:Seek GodFight fairHave funStay pureNever give upIf you earnestly choose to do all five of these things, you will discover a richer, deeper, more authentic marriage. Starting right now--from this day forward.Spanish edition also available, as well as a video study and study guide.

Is it possible to have a great marriage? Yes, but it is not likely if you treat marriage like everybody else does!In this five-session video-based small group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. You know the stats, and they are horrifying. 50% of marriages don’t make it. What other area of your life are you satisfied with 50% odds against you?The choices you make each and every day determine not only your relationship with God but also the quality of your marriage. The decisions you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. In this five-session study, you will discover five commitments that will absolutely fail-proof your marriage. If you make these commitments, you'll discover a richer, deeper, more authentic relationship and a more rewarding, more passionate love life than you could have ever imaginedDon’t be a statistic. Don’t be average. Let’s get you that marriage that you always wanted. Starting right now—from this day forward.Sessions include:Seek GodFight FairHave FunStay PureNever Give UpDesigned for use with the From This Day Forward Video Study 9780310697206 (sold separately).

El libro- Pelea: Las claves para ganar las batallas que importan -presenta algunos de los valores y metas del conocido libro para hombres "Salvaje de corazon," pero este libro tiene la ventaja de estar dirigido a una nueva generacion, y cuenta con el apoyo de una fuerte campana publicitaria.Esta es una obra que le habla directamente al corazon del hombre. Aqui hallaras la fortaleza necesaria para pelear las batallas que sabes que necesitas pelear; aquellas batallas que van a determinar el estado de tu corazon, la calidad de tu matrimonio y la salud espiritual de tu familia.Craig Groeschel estudia tambien ejemplos tomados de las Escrituras, entre ellos el de nuestro buen amigo Sanson. Si, el personaje de los biceps inmensos y el cabello de hippie que estaba obsesionado con Dalila. Te sorprenderas al ver lo mucho que tenemos en comun con este hombre. Al analizar su vida, aprenderas la manera de derrotar a los demonios que debilitan a los hombres mas fuertes.Pelea te ayudara a convertirte en el hombre que Dios queria que fueras cuando te creo un hombre que sabe pelear por lo que es correcto. Y no te atrevas a presentarte sin armas a esta batalla. Aprende a pelear con fe, con oracion y con la Palabra de Dios. Ya va siendo hora de que pelees como un hombre. Por el amor de Dios, PELEA.