Humility is the virtue that so impresses us in others, and which (if we are honest) we so lack in ourselves. Scripture clearly states that it—along with love—is the cornerstone of Christian character, upon which all else is built, and a fundamental characteristic of a life of faith. So how can we make humility our daily practice and learn to grow in it?

Jerry Bridges believes that in the Beatitudes, Jesus gave us a comprehensive guide to what humility looks like in action. Beginning with the recognition of poverty of spirit—our utter inability to please God by our own efforts—through sorrow for our sins, a thirst for righteousness and purity of heart, and some experience of persecution for the truth, we discover that humility is in itself a great blessing. At every step, the Holy Spirit, who works in us and at the same time enables us to act, grants grace to the humble and elevates them to new blessings.

This comforting and at the same time deeply realistic book tells not about how to endure the times of trials, but how to live the fullness of a real life in the midst of suffering - and go far beyond them.

This book gives the reader true encouragement, without straying into banality. Practical and alien to the simplistic, it unobtrusively points the way to a life rooted in God's constancy and eternal hope - a life that is ready to sincerely rejoice even in the middle of the darkest night.

Grace is just as important to being a Christian as it is to becoming one. Striving for holiness is not an easy task, and in it we often replace grace with discipline, thus making a big mistake.

The author shows how the very grace that brought us to Christ also disciplines us in Him, and how in it we learn to discipline ourselves in matters of dedication, conviction, choice, vigilance, and suffering.

If you have ever been troubled by the question of what is your part, and what part does God take upon himself in the process of your spiritual growth as a Christian, this book is for you. It will bring comfort and sobriety at the same time as you learn peace in Christ while resolutely striving for a life of holiness.

The Good News is not only for the future eternal life, but also for the present, present...

Why are so few Christians able to fully experience the liberating power of the Gospel? The author convincingly proves that the poverty of our Christian experience is largely the result of a misunderstanding of the depth of the Good News itself. The key to solving our problems is not to make even more efforts to live a holy life, but to understand even more fully the amazing work of Christ, accomplished on the cross - and meet each new day with a more vivid awareness of this grace.

Jesus Christ’s words about the grain that must die in order to produce a rich harvest are not a metaphor, but God’s strategy for Christian ministry and the spread of the Gospel among all nations. The self-sacrifice and suffering of missionaries are the main guarantee of the proper fulfillment of the Great Commission. The life, ministry, and death of Adoniram Judson vividly illustrate the purpose of such sacrifice.

“My purpose has been to strengthen your faith in the goodness, mercy, wisdom, and power of God—and not only in the midst of trouble, but in the very sins that are woven into the fabric of those troubles.” – John Piper

God forces evil to commit suicide… God inevitably turns any, even the most egregious sins in the history of mankind, into good, contributing to the universal glory of Jesus Christ.

This book is about how God uses evil to overcome evil; how Scripture proves to us beyond a shadow of a doubt that sin and suffering were never outside the sovereign power and infinite wisdom of God, but were always part of His perfect plan and good will. It reveals God's logic in the organization of our world and the role that evil plays in it; it gives a clear picture of the God who will not fail us even in the worst of times, and allows us to see and praise Him in the midst of the greatest trials and sorrows.

Fraternal relations are much more than a friendly conversation after the service. The biblical model of communication in New Testament times - koinonia - is a rich in meaning and multifaceted concept, which includes covenant relationships, cooperation in the cause of the gospel, communication with God and each other, as well as the ability to share earthly possessions and resources.

In the author's characteristic lively, sober and thoughtful manner, he convincingly shows how understanding and applying the biblical concept of koinonia helps each of us practice true communion.
This book is about how God wants to see the Body of Christ here on earth, what is sorely lacking in the modern church, and what a real community of believers should be - both for its members and for the outside people whom it is called to serve.

Reflecting on the biblical story of Joseph's life, his own dreams, and God's dream for him, the author shows step by step how one man's devotion to God under all circumstances led not only to the realization of these dreams, but also to the formation of an entire nation, and ultimately, through this nation, to the salvation of all humanity.

The book offers great comfort to all who feel that their dreams have been shattered by life's circumstances or the wrong actions of others. It teaches convincingly that no dream that God has given us can ever be completely destroyed, and the very fact that you and I are still alive is proof that God has at least one dream left for us.

This table book is for all Christians who feel like losers. Or, on the contrary, they almost have no doubt that their life is one success. After all, what everyone around considers a failure can be important and valuable to God. Similarly, success among people can turn into a complete fiasco in His eyes. The book will teach you to learn the lessons of your own past without letting it control you; accept yourself as God accepts you; to be more gentle to others and to others. Perhaps you will fundamentally reconsider your attitude to success.

Early Christians mockingly called death a tyrant whom Christ overthrew. They firmly knew that the end of their earthly life was actually a glorious beginning, and that the best awaited them ahead.

Can we gain the same confidence? Can today's believers meet death with the same courage, calmness and triumph? Of course, - answers the author of this book. - The death of Jesus was not the end, but the beginning of new relationships, and if we take an example from our Teacher, then when the last time comes, we will be ready. He died in faith and was rewarded by resurrection - the same awaits us.

This book is the result of the author's long-term search for a biblical understanding of the source of the holy life of believers and spiritual transformation into the image of Christ. Honest, deeply rooted in the Scriptures, she lovingly teaches us that the motivating force in the pursuit of holiness is not longing or even fear of hell, but only gratitude to God for the work of Christ, done for our sake and given in the revelation of the Gospel. Only such obedience is acceptable to God and can bring joy to our hearts, and the Holy Spirit simultaneously works in us and makes us able to work. And that only in daily trust in Christ do we find a true and solid basis for striving for spiritual transformation, to which the apostle Paul calls us.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely strong human response to an extreme experience of danger, manifested in fear, terrible vulnerability, and a lack of control. Although some of these reactions seem involuntary, they are still just reactions, and so there is hope that a completely different response is possible in similar circumstances.

The brochure offers people suffering from PTSD and trying to overcome the numerous difficulties associated with this diagnosis the wisdom of God's word, without which it is impossible to comprehend, let alone solve, the range of their problems, as well as a solid worldview that will help them understand themselves, their suffering, and - most importantly - God.

How did Hitler manage to gain millions of supporters among different segments of the population on his way to power? Where was the church in Germany during those crucial times for the nation, and why did Christians not oppose the Nazi regime, but rather silently acquiesce to what was happening around them?

The book tells about the church of the Third Reich and the conclusions that we should draw from its experience here and now, in particular about
– the price of substituting the highest mission of the church for the interests of the state;
– the danger for Christians of ceasing to be “salt” and “light” in society;
– the role of God in the tragedies of individuals and nations.

The author's careful look at the spiritual component of events almost a century ago provides answers to many difficult questions of today. It also allows for a deeper understanding of the mission of the Church in the modern world and the responsibility that the Lord places on it for its fulfillment.