Craig Groeschel

Discover your true identity in Christ.Many of us live for the approval of others. We let the world decide who we are, or we look to those around us to discover who we think we’d like to be. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you.In Altar Ego, pastor and author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel will show you how to sacrifice your broken ideas of approval-based identity on the altar of God’s truth and become who you were meant to be in Christ.You'll learn how to:Expose false labels and selfish motives.Live according to God's higher values with a deeper confidence in His calling.Trade in your broken ego and unleash your “altar” ego as a living sacrifice to Him.Understand how God continuously shapes you into His vision of you.Once you know your true identity and are growing in Christ-like character, then you can behave accordingly with bold behavior, bold prayers, bold words, and bold obedience.Altar Ego reveals who God says you are, and then calls you to live up to it. Rather than living a timid, halfhearted, shallow cultural Christianity, you'll boldly live in the confidence of the God who believes in you.

Don't show up for a fight unarmed! Learn how to fight with faith, with prayer, and with the Word of God—and become a man who knows how to fight for what's right.In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel helps you and your group uncover your God-given warrior's heart. You'll learn how to find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight—the ones that determine:The state of your heart.The quality of your marriage.The spiritual health of yourself and your family.Groeschel identifies men of today with Samson—putting the spotlight on his incredible strengths and his crippling weaknesses. By looking at Samson's life in the book of Judges, you'll learn how to defeat the demons that make strong men weak—lust, entitlement, pride—and instead become the man God made you to be.Our spiritual enemy, Satan, loves to make strong men weak. But the good news is that our God loves to make weak men strong. With the Fight Study Guide, you'll learn how to become dependent on God as the source of your strength and fight the battles that make you come alive.Sessions include:Fight Like a ManStrong Men with Weak WillsSpirit Led, Not Emo-DrivenSmall Steps, Big DestructionFailing ForwardDesigned for use with the Fight Video Study (sold separately).

Author and pastor Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are---a man created in the image of God with a warriorâ??s heart---and how to stand up and fight for whatâ??s right.

Normal people are stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Many of their relationships are, at best, strained and, in most cases, just surviving. Even though we live in one of the most prosperous places on earth, normal is still living paycheck to paycheck and never getting ahead. In our oversexed world, lust, premarital sex, guilt, and shame are far more common than purity, virginity, and a healthy married sex life. And when it comes to God, the majority believes in him, but the teachings of scripture rarely make it into their everyday lives. Simply put, normal isn't working. Groeschel's WEIRD views will help you break free from the norm to lead a radically abnormal (and endlessly more fulfilling) life.

Break free from the norm to lead a radically abnormal (and endlessly more fulfilling) life.In our over busy, unprincipled, oversexed world; lust, debt, guilt, and shame are far more common than a healthy relationship to time, money, and relationships. Simply put, normal isn't working.In WEIRD, bestselling author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel unpacks a Christ-centered philosophy that will help you know how to:Use your time wisely.Put money in a godly perspective.Have healthy relationships.Understand sex as God intended it.Center our values around Jesus.If we follow Christ, we're not supposed to be like everyone else. We’re supposed to be a little bit…well, weird. The whole point of Christianity is to become more like Jesus and less of who we are when left to our own devices and desires—to become less like the rest of the world, less normal.

Are you putting your whole faith in God but still living as if everything is up to you?You may believe in God, attend church, and generally treat people with kindness…but are you living as if God doesn't exist? Have you surrendered to God completely, living every day depending upon the Holy Spirit?Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel will lead you on a personal journey toward an authentic, God-honoring life. This honest, hard-hitting, and eye-opening look into the ways people believe in God but live as if he doesn't exist is a classic of discipleship training. Groeschel's personal journey will help you break down your own barriers between simple belief and a more intentional faith.This book will help you:Let go of the shame of your past and know that you’re forgiven.Embrace Christ’s profound love for you.Believe in the power of prayer.Give up control when life doesn't seem fair.Trust God with all your anxious thoughts, heartache, struggles, and pain.From the author of Winning the War in Your Mind, The Christian Atheist is a rallying cry to get honest with God, shed the self-sufficiency and the hypocrisy, and live a life that truly brings glory to Christ.

Finn en livsförvandlande väg till psykiskt och emotionellt välmående. Många av oss vet hur det känns att sitta fast i tankar och känslor som tycks omöjliga att komma ur. Craig Groeschel hade varit en respekterad pastor, lyckligt gift och pappa till välanpassade barn i nästan trettio år, när han insåg att han hamnat i ett stort mörker som han inte kom ur. På utsidan såg allt bra ut, men inombords brottades han med ångest, utbrändhet och andra intensiva känslor som han inte förmådde skaka av sig. Då träffade han ”dr C”. Dr Wayne Chappelle är en klinisk psykolog med flera årtiondens erfarenhet av att hjälpa högt uppsatta militära ledare och elitsoldater samt professionella idrottare och olympier att övervinna psykiska och känslomässiga påfrestningar i intensiva och utmanande situationer. Tillsammans pekar Craig och dr C ut en framkomlig och praktisk väg framåt, och ger dig verktygen du behöver för att börja läkas i dag. Den här boken hjälper dig att: Inse att du inte är ensam om att brottas med oro och ångest, depression, utbrändhet och ilska. Identifiera och sätta ord på känslorna, vilket är första steget för att kunna ta itu med dem. Förstå vad som egentligen ligger bakom dina mentala och känslomässiga svårigheter. Utveckla specifika och praktiska strategier för att förändra giftiga tankemönster och beteenden. Du behöver inte fortsätta leva med psykisk och emotionell smärta i ditt liv. Gud längtar efter att få ge dig läkedom och lindring. Det är dags att bli fri. Craig Croeschel är en författare på New York Times bästsäljarlista, samt grundare och huvudpastor för Life.Church, som skapade gratisappen YouVersion Bible och är en av världens största församlingar. Han har skrivit nitton böcker, och leder den topprankade podcasten Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Han talar regelbundet på Global Leadership Networks ledarskapskonferenser, som varje år når hundratusentals ledare över hela världen. Craig och hans fru Amy bor i Oklahoma. För kontakt och mer information, gå in på www.craiggroeschel.com.

A Life-Changing Path to Mental and Emotional Wellness Do you ever wonder: Why am I so anxious? Why can't I shake this anger or depression? Maybe you've even cried out to God, Aren't Christians supposed to feel better than this? You're not alone--and you don't have to stay stuck. In Heal Your Hurting Mind, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel opens up about his most personal journey yet--one shaped by deep emotional pain and raw honesty. With vulnerability and hope, Craig shares his story while guiding readers through a transformative path of healing, growth, and lasting change. Along the way, you'll meet Dr. Wayne Chappelle, known as "Dr. C," a respected clinical psychologist who has helped everyone from elite military leaders to professional athletes overcome intense mental health challenges. Craig's candor and biblical wisdom, combined with Dr. C's psychological insight and expertise, offer a powerful and practical path forward, providing the tools you need to start healing today. Together, they will help you: Realize you're not alone in your struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, or anger Identify and name your emotions and feelings Understand what's really driving your mental and emotional battles Discover that mental health is dynamic, not static Develop specific strategies for changing toxic thought patterns and behavior You don't have to keep living under the weight of mental and emotional pain. God longs to bring healing and relief to your life. Break free from what's been holding you back, and let Heal Your Hurting Mind show you how.

Pray big prayers. And then listen to how God responds.Prayer-direct conversation with God-is one of the most powerful tools a Christian has to make change in the world and in ourselves. And yet, so many of us don't know how to pray. Our minds wander. Our hearts aren't aligned with our thoughts. We don't know what to say or what to ask for.Bil Cornelius, author of USA Today bestseller I Dare You to Change! and pastor of Church Unlimited in Corpus Christi Texas, wants Christians to see prayer as not just a means to present our requests to God, but as a key element of a relationship with God. Prayer is not just about talking to God, but listening to how God responds.In Pray Big, Listen Bigger, Bil shares the miraculous story of how his life and his church were changed by an audacious goal of praying for 100 hours, and how that changed everything he thought he knew about what prayer was and how it worked. In this book he shares:- How being accountable to intentional prayer is a game-changing discipline- Common obstacles that can keep us from enjoying the intimate prayer life with God we were made for- The importance of listening to God for a change- How to respond when God doesn't answer our prayers- How to hear God speak to you and discern His voiceUltimately, this is a thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging guide to the incredible and life-changing gift of prayer.

Uansett hvem du er og hvilke omstendigheter du befinner deg i, ønsker Gud å bruke deg for å lyse opp din verden til Hans ære.Pastor Joakim Lundqvist oppmuntrer deg til å omfavne din guddommelige hensikt og utstråle Guds kjærlighet som aldri før. Kjent for sin store fortellerevne fletter Lundqvist i denne boken inn både fengslende beretninger fra Bibelen og historiske personer – samt troshelter fra vår tid – mennesker som har våget å la sitt lys skinne på unike måter og slik satt dype spor i sin tid.La lyset skinne utfordrer deg til å oppdage ditt unike kall til å utstråle Guds kjærlighet. Er du en lyspære med mykt ferskenfarget lys, en ovnspære, en krystallpære, en partylampe, eller kanskje til og med en snodig lyspære? Uansett hvordan Gud har skrudd deg sammen, har Han skapt deg til å utstråle Hans lys for verden!Denne inspirerende veilederen vil hjelpe deg til å:• bryte fri fra tvilens klamme grep• bli tryggere på å omfavne ditt unike lys • utgjøre en varig forskjell for Jesus her og nåOppdag gleden og tilfredsstillelsen som kommer av å forstå din dyptgripende hensikt og det unike og nødvendige lyset Gud har plassert i deg for å forvandle verden!«Med sin engasjerende stemme gir Joakim Lundqvist en tydelig utfordring: Tørr å leve i Guds lys så troen din vises for verden rundt deg. Han inviterer til en fornyet forståelse av hva det vil si for livet vårt og for folkene rundt oss at Jesus er verdens lys. Les og bli inspirert til å forstå hvordan du i større grad kan leve på den måten Gud kaller deg til å leve.»– Øystein Gjerme, nasjonal leder Pinsebevegelsen

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Your playbook to becoming who God created you to be: a man who knows how to fight for what's right. Pastor, bestselling author, husband, and father Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are--a powerful man with the heart of a warrior. With God's help, you'll find strength to fight the battles you know you must win: the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of those you love most.Groeschel examines the life of Samson--a strong man with glaring weaknesses. Like many men, Samson taunted his enemy and rationalized his sins. The good news is God's grace is greater than your worst sin. By looking at Samson's life, you will . . .Learn to defeat the demons that make strong men weakTap into a strength you never knew was possibleBecome who God made you to be--a man who knows how to fight for what's rightDon't just fight like a man. Fight like a man of God. For God's sake . . . FIGHT!Spanish edition also available, as well as a video study and study guide.

God can handle your most difficult questions and use them to deepen your relationship with him.Am I the only one who has these doubts? What if my friends, family, or others find out I'm doubting my faith in God? What is really true? Does it make me a bad Christian if I have doubts?In The Benefit of Doubt, bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shows us how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw us closer to God. With his trademark humor, warmth, and lay-it-all-on-the-table style, Groeschel shares stories from his own life as well as the Bible to help us wrestle with--and find helpful answers to--the questions fueling our doubt, including:What should I do when I doubt God's goodness?Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Doesn't science disprove the Bible?Why would God provide only one way to heaven?Why does God sometimes feel so far away?Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites? If you're wrestling with doubts, this book, along with God's transformative power, will help you develop a richer faith, a deeper understanding, and a more authentic relationship with God.

God can handle your most difficult questions and use them to deepen your relationship with him.Am I the only one who has these doubts? What if my friends, family, or others find out I'm doubting my faith in God? What is really true? Does it make me a bad Christian if I have doubts?In The Benefit of Doubt, bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shows us how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw us closer to God. With his trademark humor, warmth, and lay-it-all-on-the-table style, Groeschel shares stories from his own life as well as the Bible to help us wrestle with--and find helpful answers to--the questions fueling our doubt, including:What should I do when I doubt God's goodness?Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Doesn't science disprove the Bible?Why would God provide only one way to heaven?Why does God sometimes feel so far away?Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites? If you're wrestling with doubts, this book, along with God's transformative power, will help you develop a richer faith, a deeper understanding, and a more authentic relationship with God.

En El beneficio de dudar, el pastor y autor best seller Craig Groeschel muestra c mo la duda no tiene por qu ser un callej n sin salida, y nos ense a que hacer preguntas, buscar respuestas y luchar con la duda puede, en realidad, acercarte m s a Dios. Todos tenemos dudas. Es una parte completamente normal de ser humano y de no tener todas las respuestas. Los cristianos dudan de si Jes s es quien dijo ser, de hasta qu punto los descubrimientos cient ficos contradicen la Biblia e incluso de si Dios existe. Pero las dudas no tienen por qu alejarte de Dios: en realidad pueden acercarte a l.El pastor Craig Groeschel conoce la aterradora sensaci n de " y si no es verdad?". Sabe que la duda forma parte de la fe... y que las dudas pueden ser una invitaci n a una fe a n m s profunda. A trav s de este libro, Craig se adentrar en cuestiones como Por qu Dios no responde a mis oraciones? Por qu debo creer que Dios es bueno? Por qu Dios s lo proporciona un camino hacia la vida eterna con l? No contradice la ciencia a la Biblia? Por qu creer en Jes s cuando sus seguidores son tan hip critas?La duda no tiene por qu ser un callej n sin salida. Si est s en el valle de la duda, sigue buscando, leyendo y preguntando. No ser f cil, pero merecer la pena. Busca a Dios y le encontrar s... o, mejor a n, l te encontrar a ti.The Benefit of DoubtIn The Benefit of Doubt, Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how doubt doesn't have to be a dead end, demonstrating how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw you closer to God.We all have doubts. It's a completely normal part of being human and not having all the answers. Christians doubt whether Jesus is who he said he is, how much scientific discoveries contradict the Bible, and even if God exists at all. But doubts don't have to take you away from God - they can actually draw you nearer to Him.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows the scary feeling of "what if it's not true?" He knows that doubt is a part of faith--and that doubts can be an invitation to an even deeper faith. Through this book, Craig will walk through questions like: Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Why should I believe God is good?Why would God only provide one way to eternal life with him?Doesn't science contradict the Bible?Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites?Doubt doesn't have to be a dead end. If you're in the valley of doubt, keep seeking, reading, and asking. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Seek God and you will find him . . . or, even better, he will find you.

Vad är det som händer mellan våra goda intentioner och de val som vi faktiskt fattar i stunden? Om vi bara kunde fatta beslut i förväg, och inte när vi är stressade, överväldigade eller styrda av fruktan eller andra känslor. I Tänk framåt får vi lära oss att göra precis det, för att kunna leva det liv som Gud har tänkt för oss. Pastor Craig Groeschel vet av egen erfarenhet, och utifrån sin roll som själavårdare, hur det känns att sitta fast i en ond cirkel av dåliga beslut. I Tänk framåt beskriver han vad han har upptäckt om kraften i att fatta beslut i förväg. Den här interaktiva bokens tankeväckande övningar och reflektionsfrågor vill leda dig fram till en position där du fattar besluten som du verkligen vill fatta som en Jesu efterföljare, och undviker besluten som du egentligen inte vill fatta. Tänk framåt hjälper dig att:se hur de små besluten formar dig som personförstå vetenskapen bakom våra vanor och vårt beslutsfattandeövervinna beslutsutmattning och rädslor som förlamarminska känslornas inflytande över beslutsprocessendefiniera och sätta i verket de sju livsavgörande besluten som du kan fatta i dag.Processen för att bli den person som du verkligen vill bli, startar redan innan du fattar ett enda beslut. I Tänk framåt upptäcker du kraften i att fatta beslut i förväg, för att kunna leva det liv som du innerst inne vill leva.Craig Groeschel är en författare på New York Times bästsäljarlista, samt grundare och huvudpastor för Life. Church, som skapade gratisappen YouVersion Bible och är en av världens största församlingar. Han har skrivit mer än femton böcker, och leder den topprankade podcasten Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Han talar regelbundet på Global Leadership Networks ledarskapskonferenser, som varje år når hundratusentals ledare över hela världen. Craig och hans fru Amy bor i Oklahoma.

Ønsker du forandring?Det er få ting i livet som er mer frustrerende enn å vite at du trenger å forandre deg, du ønsker det og prøver virkelig å forandre deg, men så skjer det ikke noen endring.Enda mer frustrerende er det å ikke skjønne hvorfor det ikke går. I denne boken viser pastor Craig oss på en praktisk og enkel måte hvordan vi skritt for skritt kan oppnå den forandringen vi ønsker. Det aller beste? Det er basert på Guds Ord og kraft.Craig Groeschel har selv vært der, men så oppdaget han de bibelske prinsippene han deler i denne boken, som på en praktisk og enkel måte hjalp ham til å oppnå forandringen han trengte og ønsket. Siden da har han hjulpet utallige andre med å oppnå sann forandring i sine relasjoner, vaner og tankemønstre.I denne boken vil Groeschel hjelpe deg til å forstå:- at det er Guds kraft, og ikke din egen viljestyrke, som fører til ekte forandring- den egentlige grunnen til at du gjør det du gjør- hvorfor det å snuble og falle ikke er å mislykkes- kraften til å skape små vaner som fører til en stor forandring- hvordan du kan velge det du ønsker mest framfor det du ønsker nåDenne boken er en mektig kombinasjon av bibelsk visdom og fascinerende psykologi, og inneholder nyttige øvelser, historier fra virkeligheten og livsforvandlende åndelig innsikt. Enten du prøver å gå ned i vekt, blåse nytt liv i ekteskapet, lese mer i Bibelen, bli kvitt forbruksgjeld eller bryte en avhengighet, vil Craigs strategier utruste deg til å begynne å leve det livet Gud ønsker for deg.

Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us.We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding."With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you:Understand the science behind your decision-making habitsOvercome decision fatigue and debilitating fearsDiminish the role of emotions in decision-makingSee how your small choices shape the kind of person you becomeDefine and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make today Becoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.

Experience the joy, freedom, and fulfillment God wants for you by learning the key to making God-glorifying choices: the power of pre-decision.What if we actually have the ability to break free from the pitfalls of impulsive decisions and develop positive, godly habits? What if becoming the person you want to be starts now, before you make a decision?Craig Groeschel—author of Winning the War in Your Mind—will empower you to put into action seven life-defining pre-decisions that will help you overcome the daily temptations, distractions, and influences that constantly bombard us. Drawing on Scripture, story, and the latest research into human behavior, Think Ahead will help you:Understand the science behind your decision-making habits.Equip you with the tools to avoid sinful and damaging patterns.Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears.See how your small choices shape the kind of Christ-follower you become.Pastor Craig knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what it's like to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Think Ahead is your playbook for defining and putting into action seven life-defining, God-glorifying I will statements that you can make today to prepare you for your big moments tomorrow.

Por qu seguimos tomando decisiones de las que luego nos arrepentimos, y a veces incluso las mismas malas decisiones una y otra vez? Bas ndose en las Escrituras, en historias y en las ltimas investigaciones sobre el comportamiento humano, nos revela la clave para tomar las decisiones que queremos y experimentar la alegr a y la libertad que Dios tiene para nosotros.Todos queremos tomar excelentes decisiones. Pero qu ocurre entre nuestras buenas intenciones y las decisiones que tomamos al momento? Ojal pudi ramos tomar decisiones con antelaci n en lugar de hacerlo cuando estamos estresados, abrumados o influidos por el miedo o las emociones. En (Pre)Decide, aprenderemos c mo hacerlo.El pastor Craig Groeschel sabe por experiencia personal y como consejero lo que es estar atrapado en un ciclo de mala toma de decisiones. En (Pre)Decide, l comparte lo que ha descubierto sobre el poder de "predecidir."Con ejercicios que invitan a la reflexi n y preguntas para reflexionar, este libro interactivo nos ense a que la calidad de nuestras decisiones determina la calidad de nuestras vidas.(Pre)Decide te ayudar a: Comprender la ciencia que hay detr s de tus h bitos de toma de decisionesSuperar la fatiga de decisi n y los miedos debilitantesDisminuir el papel de las emociones en la toma de decisionesVer c mo tus peque as decisiones determinan el tipo de persona en que te transformasDefinir y poner en pr ctica las siete decisiones previas que definen tu vida y que puedes tomar hoy mismoTransformarte en la persona que quieres ser comienza incluso antes de tomar una decisi n. En (Pre)Decide, descubrir s el poder de tomar decisiones hoy, para tener ma ana una vida que honre a Dios.Think AheadWhy do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us.We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding."With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you: Understand the science behind your decision-making habitsOvercome decision fatigue and debilitating fearsDiminish the role of emotions in decision-makingSee how your small choices shape the kind of person you becomeDefine and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make todayBecoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.