Every organization is made to flourish. But when problems arise, quick fixes and poor leadership training can drag it down. Here is the book that churches, NGOs, mission agencies, other nonprofits, businesses and the teams within these groups can use to enjoy the holistic, fruitful abundance that God intended for organizations and everyone in them.

God has designed everything in created order to thrive in the right environment. Fish were made for the sea, birds for the air, and we were made to thrive in the presence of God. Flourish explores and unpacks how God has designed us to thrive when we are planted deep in the root system of the local church, and therein living Spirit-filled, Spirit-led lives of abundance and nearness to the Father's heart.

Life has taught me that I am not always in control. Life is full of experiences, lessons, heartbreaks, and pain. It has also shown me love, beauty, possibility, and a new beginning. I decided to embrace it all. My story is unique, and I hope it encourages others. My pain has a purpose; for each mile, I have endurance, I have encountered hardship. I never knew my first mile would turn into 26.2 miles full of joy, tears, and happiness. On and off the course, my personal life suffered from depression and guilt. Three years ago, I was sexually assaulted, and I put myself in a shell where I never wanted to open up or be around other people. Questioning the work of God and did not understand the path he was taking me on. This photoshoot represents peace, love, and happiness. Through the trials and tribulations, I have endurance not knowing that God was putting me through a master class for my life. God cleared the path so I could run the race set before me. Running has helped me get closer to God and take life one day at a time. I am constantly celebrating how Beautifully Flawed I am! I decided to get up and stand up because I am not a prisoner of my past anymore! Your painful past can open doors to a hopeful future.

Can humans flourish without destroying the earth? In this book, experts on many of the world's major and minor religious traditions address the question of human and earth flourishing. Each chapter considers specific religious ideas and specific environmental harms. Chapters are paired and the authors work in dialogue with one another. Taken together, the chapters reveal that the question of flourishing is deceptively simple. Most would agree that humans should flourish without destroying the earth. But not all humans have equal opportunities to flourish. Additionally, on a basic physical level any human flourishing must, of necessity, cause some harm. These considerations of the price and distribution of flourishing raise unique questions about the status of humans and nature. This book represents a step toward reconciliation: that people and their ecosystems may live in peace, that people from different religious worldviews may engage in productive dialogue; in short, that all may flourish.

A Biblical guide to a life of growth and lasting fruitfulness, this book integrates David's life with Aimée's own journey and the attributes of three 'flourishing trees' found in the Psalms.

"So many women are exhausted because they think their purpose is rooted in what they do. Instead, it's rooted in who God is. Learn how we flourish as his image-bearers"--

Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. However, with the characteristic insight, memorable stories, and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch argues that true flourishing comes when strength and weakness are combined in every human life and community.