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SNEAK PEEK: MADE LIKE MARTHA by Katie M. Reid

February 22, 2018

Read the first chapter of Made Like Martha.

An invitation for overachievers to discover what it means to rest as God’s daughters without compromising their God-given design as doers.

Though she didn’t sit at Jesus’s feet like her sister Mary, biblical Martha was loved just as she was–and you are too. This practical resource invites modern-day Marthas to sit down spiritually as they exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom without abandoning their doer’s heart in the process. Doers need to be affirmed in their innate design to do rather than sit, yet also be reminded that they don’t have to overdo it in order to be worthy. This book is not an exhortation to add or subtract things off your to-do list, but it is an invitation to embrace the “good” of the Good News. Here is an offer [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: SHAKE FREE by Samuel Rodriguez

February 22, 2018

Read the first chapter of Shake Free.

There is a way to confront problems in life, shake them off, and move on.

Based on the story (see Acts 27-28) of the Apostle Paul’s near catastrophic shipwreck, this is a call to individuals to shake off problems and disasters in life and move forward to new health and wholeness. To everyone on the ship with the Apostle Paul, it looked like a certain disaster. But as Paul predicted, everyone did survive–even though they made it to safety only by grasping “broken pieces of wood.” In his unique way, Rodriguez compellingly explains that “God makes wonderful things in our life come from our broken pieces. Because of Christ in our life, we have the power to shake off fear, rejection, and failure–just like Paul later shook off the viper that should [ … ]

Book Trailer: THE LAST ARROW – CHAPTER 7: Stand Your Ground by Erwin Raphael McManus

February 21, 2018

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Before You Die, Live the Life You Were Born To Live.

When you come to the end of your days, you will not measure your life based on success and failures. All of those will eventually blur together into a single memory called “life.” What will give you solace is a life with nothing left undone. One that’s been lived with relentless ambition, a heart on fire, and with no regrets. On the other hand, what will haunt you until your final breath is who you could have been but never became and what you could have done but never did.

The Last Arrow is your roadmap to [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: TALKING WITH GOD by Adam Weber

February 21, 2018

Read the first chapter of Talking with God.

Prayer seems like it should be so simple. Yet, when it comes to actually praying, so often it feels awkward and complicated. The truth is, prayer is simple. It’s like talking. Talking with a good friend. Down-to-earth pastor Adam Weber offers an accessible, hopeful approach to one of life’s greatest mysteries: talking with God.

Now with a brand new bonus chapter and in paperback. This is a book on prayer for the person who longs to connect with God, but doesn’t really know how. It’s a book for the person who has a job, family, schedule, kids, deadlines, full inbox, and a million things to do and yet is curious about prayer and talking with God.

What does it really look like to pray in the midst of all of life’s [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: A CONTRARIAN’S GUIDE TO KNOWING GOD by Larry Osborne

February 20, 2018

Read the first chapter of A Contrarian’s Guide.

“Contrarian thinking at its best simply asks, Is this really true? It speaks up when the politically correct answer or the conventional wisdom doesn’t match reality – when things simply don’t work the way everyone says they should.”
– Larry Osborne

If you don’t fit the mold…
If you’re tired of adjusting to other people’s definitions of spirituality…
If traditional spiritual disciplines just aren’t working for you…
If all the standard answers aren’t enough…
…but your deepest desire
is to know God more…
Here’s Spirituality for the Rest of Us

THE LAST ARROW – CHAPTER 6: Act Like Your Life Depends on It by Erwin Raphael McManus

February 14, 2018

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Before You Die, Live the Life You Were Born To Live.

When you come to the end of your days, you will not measure your life based on success and failures. All of those will eventually blur together into a single memory called “life.” What will give you solace is a life with nothing left undone. One that’s been lived with relentless ambition, a heart on fire, and with no regrets. On the other hand, what will haunt you until your final breath is who you could have been but never became and what you could have done but never did.

The Last [ … ]

SNEAK PEEK: GOD CODE by Timothy P. Smith

February 12, 2018

Read the first chapter of God Code.

The book that inspired the major History Channel series, “God Code,” shows there is more to the Bible than meets the eye–messages from God hidden for ages, now revealed by modern computer technology.

In God Code Timothy Smith reveals his quest over decades to understand the complex messages he discovered in an ancient Hebrew manuscript of the Bible–some of them applying specifically to him! His painstaking search has involved adventure and mystery, but instead of consulting ancient maps to find buried treasure, this hunt has relied on the data calculation power of modern technology. God Code shows how Scripture is more amazing than we ever dreamed…a unique, layered book that may even reveal the future of generations living today. In the companion History Channel series, the author travels across continents in search of artifacts missing since [ … ]

Mark Batterson on the Catalyst Podcast – Hearing God’s Voice

November 15, 2017

 

Jason Haynes at Catalyst Chats With Mark Batterson and Talks About Hearing God’s Voice

Jason Haynes:

So at Catalyst we’re really excited to have Mark Batterson here with us on the Catalyst Podcast today. Many of you probably know Mark as the pastor of National Community Church in Washington DC. Author of several books including “The Circle Maker” his newest book “Whisper” which we’re gonna talk about in just a little bit and he’s also been a long time friend of Catalyst. So, Mark, we’re happy to have you. Why don’t we just start by, I would love to just get a little bit of update from you. What’s going on with the church and how things are going.

Mark Batterson:

Yeah, Jason. It’s great to be with you. I’m [ … ]

WHISPER by Mark Batterson – Small Group Discussion Questions (PDF)

November 9, 2017

Mark Batterson - WHISPER - Small Group QuestionsThe voice that spoke the cosmos into existence is the same voice that parted the Red sea, and made the sun stand still in the midday sky. One day, this voice will make all things new, but it’s also speaking to you now!

Download this free reflection and discussion guide, which is perfect for small group or individual study.

You’ll find more resources, including sermon notes, downloads, graphics, and more, at MarkBatterson.com/Whisper