Christian Life

How to forgive, find peace and move forward, even when it’s hard. Life gets messy sometimes. When relationships break down and you’re deeply hurt, it can feel impossible to move forward. But the Bible has wisdom for a way through. Author Wendy Alsup helps us find it in the story of Joseph and his brothers.

Of all the factors influencing our spiritual growth and development, pivotal books play a key role. learning from those who have walked the path and fought the fight brings wisdom and strengthens resolve. And hearing the familiar chords of kingdom living sung by voices from other times can penetrate cultural barriers limiting our allegiance to the King. To this end, Moody Publishers is honored to introduce the first six volumes in what is to be an ongoing series of spiritual classics. Selected for their enduring influence and timeless perspective, these new editions promise to shape the lives of spiritual pilgrims for generations to come.

Kirsten Birkett encourages us to pick up our notebooks and pens and use journaling as a tool to grow in godliness. Writing is a powerful act. It takes time and allows us the space to turn emotions like sadness or anger into joy. The Puritans used diaries as a way to give themselves spiritual counsel. It helped them to remember God’s mercies, to reflect on how He has been at work, and to be thankful. This book is a helpful guide for those who want to start the practice of journaling, or who want to direct their journaling in a more intentional way. Put pen to paper and create a record of your spiritual life. Chapter headings include: Introduction: How This All Got Started Chapter 1: Write Chapter 2: Write Wisdom Chapter 3: Write Forgiveness Chapter 4: Write Thankfulness Chapter 5: Write Prayer Chapter 6: Write Witness Chapter 7: Write Bible Chapter 8: The Covid Diaries 202 Appendix: Write as the Puritans Did Review Kirsten Birkett offers encouragement to keep a journal and write to 'know God better and to grow in godliness.' In a warm, breezy style, she writes as a fellow pilgrim in a world full of joys and sorrows. Whether you're a lifelong diarist or someone journaling for the first time, this book will serve as a helpful guide along the way. --Ivan Mesa (Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition) Birkett not only details why Christians should journal, but peppers her book with illustrations of the craft, helping the novice, as it were, to overcome any hesitations to put pen to paper. The book is ideal also for courses that deal with journaling as a spiritual discipline. I highly recommend it! --Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky) In this short, accessible book, Kirsten Birkett introduces us to the reflections of the Puritans and her own moving story, and in so doing helps us both taste the beauty of and engage in the practicalities of writing out words that are real, rich and re-orientating towards God. --Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK)

From the monastic devotion of the church fathers and mothers to the spiritual disciplines we espouse today, the church has always searched for ways to deepen discipleship and to grow in Christ. In this book, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter’s transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter. Jesus leads Peter on the journey of a disciple, reshaping the inner person, bringing Peter face- to-face with his shadow self. He is re-formed into “the rock” as his expectations and responses are challenged, leading him into a deep relational trust of Jesus aligned with his kingdom. The Jesus-way of discipleship is relational, personal and accessible. As readers are empowered to see their own journeys in the light of Peter’s, they will recognize their disappointments and unfulfilled aspirations as invitations into the reshaping and healing of their own hearts. This is a powerful resource for all who desire to grow in Christ, as well as those involved in the discipling of others. Review This is a rich guidebook for the journey of spiritual formation. Drawing on his profound knowledge of the Middle East and his love of Scripture, Mike Kuhn will challenge, encourage and embolden you on the path. Read and learn. Read and grow. PERRY SHAW, PhD Morling College, Sydney, Australia The author takes readers on a profound journey, compelling them to reflect on their spiritual life using Peter's own narrative as a paradigm. The reader cannot but engage with the depth of Peter's experiences, the failures and the triumphs. GRACE AL-ZOUGHBI Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Beirut, Lebanon Mike Kuhn challenges us to push back against cultural and religious influences that have distorted our view of ourselves and of what God is doing in his world; to take a fresh look at who we are, honestly acknowledging the "shadow-self" and to humbly submit to the redemptive work - the shaping - that God wants to do in our lives in order to bring us to the "real-self" that God uniquely created each of us to be. JON WOODROOF, PhD Sedona Systems, Tennessee, USA

Bereavement can come in many forms; the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage or the loss of a home or livelihood. Each bereavement we face follows a similar path of loss, disbelief, grief and adaptation. Insight into Bereavement gives practical advice for these times in our lives and points to the eternal hope we have in God. Issues covered include: what is death?; the effects of loss; being a channel of God's love to the bereaved.