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Too many discipleship books are written for clean, perfect people who know all the right Sunday school answers. The Imperfect Disciple is for the rest of us—people who screw up, people who are weary, people who are wondering if it's safe to say what they're really thinking. For the believer who is tired of quasi-spiritual lifehacks being passed off as true, down-and-dirty discipleship, here is a discipleship book that isn't afraid to be honest about the mess we call real life.

Acclaimed writer and pastor Jared C. Wilson reveals how God has a plan for you that involves doing the ordinary, mundane stuff of life in a supernatural way. Would it change your life to know that there is a way to live your everyday life supernaturally? Most of us would say “yes,” and Jared...

"If you are in ministry, this book is a must-read for you and your ministry team—not just once, but once a year." –Paul David Tripp How do we keep from drifting away from what makes us who we are? How do we even know we're drifting? In this provocative new book, Jared C. Wilson discusses the...

Life has not always been kind to Wendy Wilson. Childhood traumas, an abusive marriage, and the complexities of being a woman in a high-stakes corporate atmosphere all proved to be adversities that could make or break her very spirit. And yet, at every challenge, she persevered by learning what it truly takes to forge a way forward and ultimately reach success in both her personal and professional lives. She went on to become a CFO and leader of global procurement, and found true happiness in a healthy and loving second marriage.

Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open "back door"--even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates...

Untreated or misdiagnosed pain is an epidemic among children. Nearly one out of every five children in the United States suffers chronic pain, while 30 to 40 percent of children over age twelve report feeling some form of pain in any given week. Yet only a small fraction of children receive appropriate treatment, increasing the risk that they will struggle with pain later in life. But, as Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Anna Wilson show, if we give pain the attention it deserves early in life, we can minimize short-term distress and halt the development of long-term chronic pain problems.

From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These "shepherds" are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to...

These are personal reminiscences of Grant which allow us to peer back in time to see him through the eyes of those who knew him. Some of the anecdotes describe brief encounters with Grant, while others are from historically prominent men who knew Grant well. What they have in common are the intimate details that reveal the personality and character of General Grant.

Adonis "Drayko" Loving had been trouble since he learned to walk. Living a risky lifestyle finally catches up with him, forcing him to suddenly leave Ohio and find a fresh start elsewhere. After relocating, he finds himself struggling with adjusting to his new surroundings. Living a single, drama-free life by getting money and staying out of the way comes to an abrupt end when Nyoka crosses his path. Her slanted, sly eyes pull him in and make him rethink and reevaluate his entire life.

An electrifying true story of Marco, a poor adolescent Colombian fishermen who dreams of wealth and whose ambitions result in his forced servitude to the AUC, a ruthlessly violent narco paramilitary organization that operates at the height of Colombia's drug-fueled civil war. The adventure thrusts the listener into the mind and soul of Marco, who's charged with the dangerous responsibility of moving millions of dollars in cash and thousands of kilos of cocaine through the treacherous jungles of Central and South America and the Gulf of Mexico's unforgiving waters.

There may be no more powerful desire in the human heart than to be loved. And not just loved, but loved anyway. In spite of what we've done or left undone, in spite of the ways we have failed or floundered. We long for an unconditional, lavish love that we know intrinsically we don't deserve. If you are tired, sad, yet always longing, best-selling author Jared C. Wilson has incredible news for you: that kind of love actually exists, and it is actually something you can experience - whether or not you're in a romantic relationship. 

Throughout fiction, there have always been heroes who have fallen from grace. Champions of honor, decency, and order who have become villains through some traumatic event or a deep personal flaw. Blackest Knights is a collection of 19 tales by some of independent fantasy's best authors that follow a collection of those heroes who fell to temptation. From tales of bloody-handed hypocrites to space pirates, you'll find some truly fascinating works within.

Jesse McGinnis has it all - the woman she loves, two beautiful children, a successful career. But when news comes of the massacre on Mount Perish, will it lead her on a collision course with disaster? Will Jesse reach the mountain in time to save any members of the Ponak tribe? Will she come to her senses and return home, or will she walk away, protecting her children from her safely guarded secret?

Private Detective Jazz Singer is enjoying a peaceful card game when a series of deadly explosions rip through the heart of Xeno City. Jazz has friends among the dead and wounded and he vows to make those responsible pay. As the bodies and the questions begin to pile up, along with Jazz’s mounting dinner bill, he is forced to use whatever means necessary to get to the bottom of things. Even if that means putting those he cares about in the line of fire.

In The Story of Everything, Jared Wilson takes listeners on a journey that starts before the creation of the world and ends after everything has been made new. Wilson shows us that the gospel isn’t just a ticket to heaven but God’s incredible and unstoppable vision for all of creation. Looking at God’s redemptive plan for humanity, this book will help you understand what the gospel means for your life, your home, your pets, your hobbies, and more.

Xeno City, a cross roads in a sprawling multi-species galaxy, is also a city brimming with greed, corruption and murder. Wading through this murky cesspool is J. Azize "Jazz" Singer. A private detective pursuing an honest, or not so honest, buck. When Jazz is told of the death of his childhood friend, Erta L’Hotzuma, a death the local law fails to investigate, he sets out to find out who is responsible and why. His investigation, however, soon meets strong and violent resistance and he begins to suspect he has stumbled onto something bigger than just the death of a friend.

In Unparalleled, Wilson holds up the teachings of the Bible to the clear light of day, revealing how Christianity rises above every other religion and philosophy of the world, and how its unmatched truth answers the deepest longings of every human heart. He provides an overview of Christianity's key claims showing how, from top to bottom, it is distinct from all other competing ideologies, religious and secular.

Azul is known in the streets for his ruthless ways, but most people don’t see the thorough woman he has just over his shoulder. He and Justice have been a team since the young age of fourteen. Some would call her the yin to his yang, while others would call her his shooter. It’s hard to get and keep a woman as gutta as Justice, and he has been doing it for over a decade. In this game, sacrifice is inevitable, and Justice understands that a little more than the next woman. Riding beside Azul becomes tiring after she is put on the back burner for his wife time and time again.

Amani Tate, a talented Atlanta hairstylist, finds herself at a crossroads in her long-term relationship with Jarod, whose broken promises of forever are draining her spirit. Discovering his deepest secret leads her to rediscover Matthew, her first love. Will she find solace in rekindling an old flame or forge a new path? Amani must listen to her heart and confront her secret to determine who deserves her love forever.

The characters you have grown to love are back again. Eternity always wondered if a love affair could last for her, but now she has no doubts. She knows where her heart belongs, and is finally giving in to the love that has always been right at her reach. It took for her to heal herself within to appreciate Bleek’s love.