The Christian church does not have a great track record of unity. Yet God has called us to belong to Him and to each other.
Church is supposed to be a place for meaningful connection-a community that worships, prays, and participates together with the singular purpose of glorifying God. But sometimes that unity is fragile. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we want to love each other well, but problems inevitably creep in, causing divisions. The apostle Paul reminded the church to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3).
Life-Minded draws our attention to the reality of that text: it does take effort to stay unified with our spiritual family! Saying it like it is, but saying it with grace, Pastor Brady Boyd echoes Paul's words in a contemporary context with 8 practical challenges to put peaceable unity into action. Accept the challenges by yourself or with others in a group, and experience the harmony God intended for His eternal church.
The most important conversation you'll have.
Why do so many of our conversations with one another lead to misunderstanding and hurt feelings? Brady Boyd turns to the example of Jesus Christ to show that the health of our conversations can be only as vibrant as the health of our interactions with God.As Proverbs says, "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (Proverbs 12:18 niv). In Speak Life, Boyd explores:
How to tune in to God in order to tune up your relationships
How to listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance in conversation
Why healthier self-talk leads to better communication
The biblical truths about your identity in Christ
How to recognize and overcome the lies of the Enemy
Written by a self-proclaimed former "gunslinger" of painful words, Speak Life will help you speak words not of recklessness but of restoration to God, yourself, and those you love.
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Are you busier than you want to be?
Than you need to be?
Than you are meant to be?
It's time to break busy.
We are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much-almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a moment of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives.
But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us peace. God desires rest.
Brady Boyd shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude and finds the peace that God wants for you.
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Using practical, firsthand stories that offer helpful, portable takeaways, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of his journey from spiritual orphan to treasured son, offering candid stories and freeing insights for every Christian still longing to come home.
The truth is, many of us as Christians still strive to 'fit in' with God even when our Father offers us the identity of beloved daughters and sons. We've already been admitted, approved, and accepted---but we aren't living that way.
In Sons and Daughters, Pastor Boyd looks at the interweaving of God's grace and our daily lives: How do those who know they are God's children think, speak, and act differently? How do they function as leaders and friends? How do they walk through pain?
You---and the purposes God has for you---are a cause for celebration, a reason to be both fearless and faithful. Come discover how to live like you belong.
In the years following the senseless and tragic shooting on the campus of New Life Church in northern Colorado Springs, Colorado, Senior Pastor Brady Boyd has received countless questions from the faith-filled and faithless alike. As the nation watched the suffering congregation reel from the gunman's rampage and, later, steady their stance once more, the one question on everyone's mind was, 'How has New Life weathered such a horrible storm so well?'
In Fear No Evil, Boyd answers with eloquence and grace, paving a path toward hope to anyone walking through the 'valley of the shadow of death' and is tempted to camp out there.
This story of tragedy and triumph will release you from life's common traps of doubt and despair. Whether you are a parent who has lost a child, a single mom who feels overwhelmed, a middle-aged man starting over after bankruptcy, a student trying to make sense of life and the world at large, or simply someone who wonders where God is in the midst of your suffering, the considerations and counsel offered here will serve as a lifeline for your soul.
