Bob Goff

When was the last time you had some good and serious fun? If your to-do list has become the boss of you, if you're so exhausted and overwhelmed you can't remember--all of that is about to change. Have More Fun is your crash course to getting unstuck, laughing freely, and enjoying the ride. MOPS International CEO, Mandy Arioto, is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. She brings it all in this rollicking adventure of an audiobook bent on helping you do more of what makes you come alive. Have More Fun is for anyone who has forgotten that fun is an option. In a world where political dramas and cultural uncertainties churn through our news feed every day, Mandy is here to suggest that the answer to many of the most pressing questions is fun. How do I get more done? Fun. How do I parent in meaningful ways? Fun. How do I make friends? Fun. How can I find my purpose? Fun. How do I spice up my sex life? Fun. How do I adapt when things don't go as planned? Fun. How do I improve my marriage? Fun. Not to mention that choosing fun can be a spiritual discipline--a place to experience the boundless love and joy of God in everyday, surprising ways. If you have ever waited until your to-do list is finished to have fun or you can't remember the last time you really laughed, it is possible you might be taking life, work, or parenting too seriously. Weaving together science, historical trends, hilarious stories, practical ideas and spiritual truth, Mandy uncovers fresh ways to take fun seriously instead.

Wrestling with doubt can be profoundly lonely, but Portland pastor Dominic Done offers a safe place to openly wrestle with your faith without being criticized or judged. Writing with humor and candor out of his own experiences, and incorporating Scripture, literature, and accounts of others who have doubted, Dominic Done argues that not only is questioning normal, it is often a path toward a rich and vibrant faith. Rather than viewing trust and doubt as incompatible, When Faith Fails provides readers with a way to wrestle and ask questions while growing ever closer to God. No subject is off-limits, and Dominic fearlessly and graciously addresses topics including:the experience of tragedythe difficult parts of the Biblethe intersection of science and faiththe times when God is silentBy walking in the path that many others have trod, you can move through doubt into a deeper, fuller faith—a faith that doesn’t run from questions and the hard work of honest wrestling but instead embraces the mysteries of belief." This book is for those of us who have experienced a gut check, or two, when it comes to some of the intersections between our lives and our faith. It’s for those of us who no longer want to add unnecessary explanations to our beliefs just because we can’t fully see what God is doing in our lives."—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody, Always“This book is one of those books that I will be buying to give to multiple friends.”—Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion“This book will help you surrender and trust the areas of your life that are meant to exude God-designed mystery, while also holding your hand as you search for substance and truth.”—Audrey Rolo­ff, coauthor of A Love Letter Life, founder of Always More, and cofounder of Beating50Percent “Doubt is such a pertinent issue in this cultural moment. Dominic walks us through the issues of doubt with which we wrestle but he does so in pastoral practicality. One feels as though you are seated in his living room sipping coffee. Dominic is the type of soul who understands the questions of the heart. He never shames. He’s always transparent. He gives substantive hope.”—Emerson Eggerichs, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Respect

"I love everything that Scott Sauls writes." -- Christine CaineWhat if Christians became the best advertisement for Jesus? Jesus said his followers would be a light to the world and a city on a hill--a warmly inviting, neighbor-loving, grace- and truth-filled destination for all. He envisioned his followers as life-giving neighbors, bosses, employees, and friends, the kind of people who return insults with kindness and persecution with prayers. Rooted in biblical convictions, they would extend love, empathy, and care to one another as well as to those who don't share their beliefs. Over time their movement would become irresistible to every nation, tribe, and tongue. Irresistible Faith is a blueprint for pursuing this vision in our current moment, of redeemed individuals and a renewed community working for a restored world. This is a way of being that gives a tired, cynical world good reason to pause and reconsider Christianity--and to start wishing it was true." I miss the kind of church Scott describes in this book, and I don’t think I am alone." -- Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz and Building a StoryBrand"An important call to resist the urge to lobby and position ourselves, but rather to be driven by gospel-powered love." -- Raechel Myers, founder and CEO of She Reads Truth "An antidote to much that is wrong with our Western, American version of Christianity. " -- Gabe and Rebekah Lyons, authors and founders of Q

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhat if we stopped avoiding the difficult people in our lives and committed to simply loving everybody? What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? In Everybody, Always, Bob Goff's joyful New York Times bestselling follow-up to Love Does, you'll discover the secret to living without fear, constraint, or worry. Bob teaches you that the path toward the outsized, unfettered, liberated existence we all long for is found in one simple truth: love people, even the difficult ones, without distinction and without limits. In Everybody, Always, Bob shows you the simple truths about life that have the power to shift your mindset forever:Jesus uses your blind spots to reveal himself to youIt's easy to love kind, lovely, humble people, but you have to tackle fear in order to love people who are difficultWhat you do with your love will become the conversations you have with GodDark and scary places are filled with beautiful people who need your unconditional loveExtravagant love has extraordinary power to change lives, including your own Driven by Bob's trademark storytelling, this book reveals the wisdom Bob learned--often the hard way--about what it means to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction. From finding the right friends to discovering the upside of failure, Everybody, Always points the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible. Whether losing his shoes while skydiving solo or befriending a Ugandan witch doctor, Bob steps into life with a no-limits embrace of others that is as infectious as it is extraordinarily ordinary. Everybody, Always reveals how you can do the same.

What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? This study guide is a five-week experiment in learning how to love unconditionally--just as God does. To the world around us, this kind of unconditional love makes little sense. The world is really good at loving some people, sometimes. Most of us are. But what about loving people who don't talk like us, think like us, vote like us, or see the world like we do? In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), Bob points the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible--to love everybody the way Jesus loved them--without fear, insecurity, or reservations... Love everybody: Begin by loving people right where you are through serving and helping the neighbors God has placed in your world. Love always: Love people when they mess up, and help them move past the place of shame to acceptance. Love God: Be courageous and follow where God leads one step at a time--even if you feel like you're flying blind. Love now: Don't just agree with Jesus, but actually step out and do what Jesus said. Each session explores a different aspect of unconditional love:Love People Where You Are Catch People on the Bounce Don’t Play It Safe Look at What’s in Your Bucket Love Even the Difficult PeopleFollowing Christ means more than just putting a toe in the water when it comes to loving others. It means grabbing your knees and doing a cannonball! And, as Jesus revealed, it means loving the difficult ones. The Everybody, Always Study Guide provides practical steps to help you take that journey. Includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions, and a leader's guide. Designed for use with the Everybody, Always Video Study (9780310095361), sold separately.

Financial advisor Emily G. Stroud knows that money can be one of the great causes of stress in life--but that it doesn't have to be that way. Faithful Finance offers ten life-changing secrets to help you find financial freedom. Many of us feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to deal with our personal finances. We wonder if we will ever experience financial freedom. We want to make wise decisions and spend money on what matters, but we just don't know how. As a mom, businesswoman, and entrepreneur, Emily has two decades of experience helping people make smart choices about money. Instead of stressing out about finances, you'll discover that money can be a great source of joy, security, and hope. In Faithful Finance, Emily comes alongside you to equip and encourage you to:Develop a savings plan based on your unique goalsMake a monthly budget that actually works for youReduce your overall debt burdenPlan for your children's college yearsInsure your life without fearLeave a legacy through estate planningEncourage you to give generouslyAnd most importantly, discover the source of true wealthPresented in a conversational style, Faithful Finance is a practical guide that works in every financial situation, for every income level, at every stage of life. With engaging stories and practical examples, Emily empowers you to make choices that will allow you and your loved ones to enjoy financial freedom for years to come.

In a Ugandan prison for two murders he didn't commit, Henry is losing hope. He pleads with God for a sign. Jim, in California, finds himself saying a small yes to God, who brings their two lives together with momentous results. Jim Gash, former Los Angeles lawyer and current president of Pepperdine University, tells the amazing story of how, after a series of God-orchestrated events, he finds himself in the heart of Africa defending a courageous Ugandan boy languishing in prison and wrongfully accused of two separate murders. Ultimately, their unlikely friendship and unrelenting persistence reforms Uganda's criminal justice system, leaving a lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of lives and revealing a relationship that supersedes circumstance, culture, and the walls we often hide behind.

Almost anyone you ask would say that they want to do work that matters. Yet many people do not feel like they are actively making a difference in the world. Others may feel a sense of calling but lack either the courage or the supportive community to carry it out. But if God created each of us on purpose, for a purpose, we should be ordering our lives around that purpose. Jonathan D. Golden, founder of Land of a Thousand Hills coffee company, has discovered and is living out his unique calling to promote social, spiritual, and economic justice while providing a living wage to 2,500 farmers in Rwanda. Now he reveals to readers how to identify their calling, dispels the myths and misunderstandings we often have about what constitutes a calling, and challenges them to pursue that calling with a courage that can surmount the many obstacles that may lie in their path. He also shows readers how to cultivate a community of support that will help them fulfill their calling. For anyone who is dissatisfied with the work they are doing, just entering the workforce, or wondering what more is out there, this book reveals how to embrace the meaningful life they were meant to live.

Opdag et hemmeligt og utroligt liv i en almindelig verden Som universitetsstuderende tilbragte han seksten dage på Stillehavet sammen med fem fyre og en kasse med dåsekød. Som far tog han sine børn med på verdensturné for at spise is sammen med statsoverhoveder. Han fik venner i Uganda, og de syntes så godt om ham, at han blev konsul for Uganda. Han jagtede sin kone i tre år, før hun sagde ja til at gå på en date med ham. Hans karakterer var ikke gode nok til at komme ind på jurastudiet, så han sad på en bænk ude foran dekanens kontor i syv dage, indtil de endelig lod ham indskrive. Bob Goff er blevet lidt af en legende, og hans venner anser ham for at være verdens bedst bevarede hemmelighed. De selv samme venner har i lang tid insisteret på, at han skulle skrive en bog, og nu har han endelig gjort det. Den er fuld af paradigmeskift, grublerier og fortællinger fortalt af en af verdens mest underfundige, engagerede og indtagende personer. Hvad ligger til grund for den måde han påvirker andre mennesker på? Kærlighed. Men det er ikke den slags kærlighed, som stopper ved tanker og følelser. Bob er overbevist om, at kærligheden handler. Bob tror på, at Kærligheden gør noget! Når kærligheden gør noget, bliver livet interessant. Hver dag bliver til en sjov, finurlig og meningsfuld chance for at gøre troen simpel og virkelig. Hvert kapitel er en historie, der bliver til en bog - et liv. Og dette er et liv, du ikke ønsker at gå glip af. Let og sjov, unik og dyb – måske kan erfaringerne fra Bobs liv og attitude også inspirere dig til at blive hemmelig utrolig.

Can a simple concept shift your entire world? Bob Goff certainly thinks so. When it comes to loving your neighbors, instead of focusing on having the “right answers” or checking the “right boxes,” what if you decide to simply do love? To shamelessly show love and grace to those around you—what would that look like? When Love Does, life gets interesting. Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from Bob's life and attitude just might inspire you to be secretly incredible, too. What do you need space for in your life? Bob quits something every Thursday. Where are you faking it? Bob hilariously posed in a wax museum. Have you experienced God's audacious love? Bob facilitated an over-the-top marriage proposal...for a stranger. What fears keep you from your big adventure? Bob navigated the 2000-mile Transpacific Yacht Race without knowing how to navigate. What big idea do you wish you could pursue? Bob's love for people led to building a school in Uganda. How can you become more available? Bob famously published his cell phone number, and answers every call! This is not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings. Bob's love takes action, just like Jesus did. Bob believes Love Does. This study guide provides teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible study, between-session activities and a practical application called “Putting Love into Action,” which gives you the opportunity to put the principles you have learned into practice. Sessions include: I’m With You Free to Fail Audacious Love Be Not Afraid Follow Me Designed for use with the Love Does Video Study (9781400206292), sold separately.

El amor hace, habla acerca de historias que han impactado y transformado la vida de muchas personas en el mundo. En cada historia encontrarás un mensaje que cambiará tu perspectiva acerca del amor. Aprenderás a amar como Dios ama. En este libro de historias fascinantes combinadas con verdades reveladoras, el autor Bob Goff muestra una nueva forma de vida, una forma cubierta con el amor de Dios y la espontaneidad de ir hacia donde Él nos conduce cuando dice «¡Vamos!». Para todo aquel que ha querido cambiar el mundo pero pensaba que necesitaba dinero, una comitiva y permiso para empezar, El amor hace muestra lo que puede suceder cuando decides hacer en vez de planear, actuar en vez de crear estrategias y, con intensidad pero de modo invisible, luchar por esa posibilidad que Dios te ha dado el don exclusivo de descubrir. Cuando leas este libro:Pensarás diferente. Conocerás el verdadero amor. Amar a los demás cobrará sentido. Love DoesLove does, talks about stories that have impacted and transformed the lives of many people in the world. In each story you will find a message that will change your perspective on love. You will learn to love as God loves. In this book of fascinating stories combined with revealing truths, author Bob Goff shows a new way of life, a way covered with God's love and the spontaneity of going where He leads when he says "Let's go!" For all those people who want to change the world but think they need money, a delegation and permission to start; Love does shows what happens when they decide to do instead of plan, act instead of create strategies and fight for that possibility that God has given them the exclusive gift of discovering. When you read this book:You will think differently. You will know true love. Loving others will make sense.

The runaway NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Can a simple concept shift your entire world? Bob certainly thinks so. When it comes to loving your neighbors, rather than focusing on having the "right answers" or checking the "right boxes," what if you decide to simply DO love? To shamelessly show love and grace to those around you? What would that look like? It might look like spending sixteen days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. It might look like taking your kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. It might look like taking a road trip with a stressed-out college student--even though you just got married a few days before. In Love Does, Bob shows you:how to live a fully engaged lifehow to stop putting things off until "next time" and instead find your place of imagination, whimsy, and wonder todaythat God usually chooses ordinary people to get things done When love does, life gets interesting. Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from Bob's life and attitude in this collection of stories just might inspire you to be secretly incredible, too. If you love Love Does, don't forget to check out Everybody, Always and Dream Big for more of Bob's delightful and inspiring stories!