It's time to rethink the Christian life in light of current research on the human mind, particularly with a deeper understanding of "extended cognition." Using insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, Brad Strawn and Warren Brown argue for a vision of the Christian life as extended into interactions with a local network of believers.

This book explores the implications of recent insights in modern neuroscience that attribute mental capacities often ascribed to a disembodied soul instead to the functions of the brain and body in collaboration with social experience. It explores how this insight changes the traditional "care of souls," encouraging more attention to fostering spiritual growth through a social and communal focus.

Every church, every organization, has experienced them: betrayal, deception, grumbling, envy, exclusion. They make life together difficult and prevent congregations from developing the skills, virtues, and practices they need to nurture sturdy, life-giving communities. In Living into Community Christine Pohl explores four specific Christian practices -- gratitude, promise-keeping, truth-telling, and hospitality -- that can counteract those destructive forces and help churches and individuals build and sustain vibrant communities. Drawing on a wealth of personal and professional experience and interacting with the biblical, historical, and moral traditions, Pohl thoughtfully discusses each practice, including its possible complications and deformations, and points to how these essential practices can be better cultivated within communities and families.

GENUINE AND WHOLESOME SPIRITUALITY This is the goal of all Christian living. It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Perhaps the principle may be, but living by the principle is another matter altogether. In Balancing the Christian Life, Charles Ryrie reminds you that 'the Bible must be the guide and test for all our experiences in the spiritual life ...and if any experience fails to pass that test, it must be discarded.' He warns that 'an unbalanced application of the doctrines related to spirituality will result in an unbalanced Christian life.' Ryrie examines numerous key issues of spirituality, including The old and the new life Sanctification Using your gifts Routine faithfulness Wiles of the Devil Temptation Confessing and forgiving For more than 25 years, Balancing the Christian Life has been changing lives worldwide. Take time to read this classic study--and allow it to change yours.

LIVING A SUCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE BEGINS WITH THE RIGHT KEYS TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION Every building that has been built has had some type of foundation. Structures that are built right on top of the ground will soon succumb to some type of storm or earth shaking quake. Buildings that have a weak foundation also will tumble to the ground as it gives way to stronger forces. The buildings that last the longest are ones with a foundation that was built correctly and had the right material that makes it strong. Pastor Dutton has given you SIX KEYS that will help you build a strong foundation. The material found in this book will teach you how to build a strong relationship with God with the power of the Holy Spirit. It will also give insights into the purpose of building a strong prayer life, reading your bible everyday to mature in the faith and sharing the gospel with those that live around you. Included in this book are lessons such as: Having a Strong Prayer Life The Power of the Word of God Serving in the Church is God's Plan Worship is a Lifestyle Every chapter is packed full of biblical insights that you will use in everyday life. These Six Keys will change your life and put you on a road that is destine to be successful. John and Torri Dutton are the Senior Pastors of Faith Alive Church in Elyria, OH. They co-founded this church with Pastor Jim and Nancy Neece, friends and co-church planters. John is a pastor, educator, preacher and author. His passion is to teach people the Word of God and to share with them practical tools and principles to enhance their Christian experience. John and Torri has one daughter, Katie who is married to her husband Kevin and helps minister the Gospel at Faith Alive Church.

Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity. Now updated and revised to equip a new generation of readers, this anniversary edition features in-depth discussions on each of the key disciplines.