Chris Hodges

El exitoso autor e influyente pastor Chris Hodges ofrece a los cristianos una guía práctica sobre qué hacer para profundizar su fe. El peregrinaje hacia una fe más profunda y la madurez espiritual es una búsqueda de por vida, con muchas paradas y caídas en el camino. Inevitablemente, llega un momento en que los cristianos, tanto los nuevos creyentes como los veteranos en la fe, se preguntan: «¿Qué hago ahora? ¿Cómo permanezco motivado para profundizar más en mi relación con Dios cuando me siento satisfecho, intimidado o confundido? ¿Qué puedo hacer para volver a encarrilarme cuando llego a un tiempo de rutina espiritual?». En ¿Qué sigue?, Chris Hodges revela los cuatro pasos hacia la madurez espiritual: conocer a Dios, encontrar libertad, descubrir el propósito y marcar la diferencia. Muestra cómo estos cuatro pasos son parte de un camino lineal y de un ciclo al que los cristianos continúan regresando con mayor profundidad a medida que crecen. Accesible y claro, conciso y profundo, ¿Qué sigue?, es una guía que conduce a una relación más profunda e íntima con el Padre y al gozo que proviene del viaje.

Christians today face a dilemma: in a world that seems to reject everything we believe, how do we walk closely with God without caving to pressure or alienating those we hope to reach? In The Daniel Dilemma, Chris Hodges provides a solution by examining the life of the prophet Daniel, who persevered in a corrupt culture that closely resembles our own--and emerged as an influential force in God's redemptive plan. Full of timeless scripture and Hodges' candid personal insights, The Daniel Dilemma shows us that standing for truth isn't about winning the argument; it's about winning hearts. When we learn the secret of connecting before correcting, we discover that we can:Hold firmly to biblical beliefs without becoming obnoxious, insulting, or madStand strong while loving others wellRespond to today's hard questions without compromising grace or truthWith fresh insights and practical ideas, Hodges encourages Christians struggling with our cultural reality to hold God's standards high and his grace deep--just as Jesus did, and just as his followers today are called to do. Praise for The Daniel Dilemma:"This is one of the most needed messages of our time. Pastor Chris has wisely penned these words with solid truth and tender grace. He brings us back to what God's Word says regarding the cultural issues we’re all wrestling with as Christians."--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries"Like the prophet Daniel's beacon from Babylon, Chris Hodges offers us a wake-up call to shake off the cultural idolatry around us and instead stand firm in our faith. This book displays all the things I love about Chris--his honesty and humor, his practical approach and devotion to God's Word--this is his best yet!"--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

As Christians, we have real hope in Jesus that we have been called to share with others. But how we share that hope makes a difference. In a world that rejects everything we believe, we face a dilemma: how do we walk closely with God without caving in to pressure or alienating those we want to reach? In this six-session video Bible study, Chris Hodges looks at the lives of both Daniel and Jesus, showing how we can stand for our biblical beliefs without being hostile or insulting to others. We can stand up for God's truth in a morally corrupt culture–while still loving others–because the goal is never about winning the argument but about winning hearts. As Jesus demonstrated, when we connect with others before we correct them, we can handle the hard questions without compromising God's grace or truth. Chris offers fresh insights and practical ideas to encourage Christians struggling with their cultural reality to hold God's standards high and to keep his grace deep–just as Jesus did, and just as his followers today are called to do. The Daniel Dilemma Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions. Sessions include:In the World but Not of ItIdentity TheftYou Are What You WorshipWho's the Boss? Divided, Distracted, and DisturbedWhat the World Needs NowDesigned for use with the Daniel Dilemma Video Study (sold separately).

The world doesn't dislike Christians because we are godly, honest, and stand for justice. It dislikes us because we can be downright mean! Somewhere in our engagement of culture we have drifted to one of two extremes--compromising on truth or condemning all those who disagree. But Jesus, despite enemies on all sides, somehow managed to speak the truth in love--and calls us to do the same. Whichever ditch you tend to fall into, Rick Bezet wants to help. In Real Love in an Angry World, he calls on believers not to abandon the truth just because they don't want to hurt someone's feelings, but also not to present that truth in angry diatribes on social media. He invites readers to sit in on his real conversations with real people who need to hear the gospel, showing them how it can be done in loving and courageous ways. For anyone unsure if they are doing more harm than good when they talk (or don't talk) about matters of faith, this book offers a compassionate and inspirational corrective.

What if God has had a plan for your life since the very beginning? Not just the beginning of your life, but from the foundations of faith itself? In "Four Cups of" "Promise," pastor and "New York Times" best-selling author Chris Hodges shares an astonishing truth: The key to your spiritual fulfillment is found in four promises that God first spoke to His people in the Old Testament, and are still at the core of his heart and his plans for you today. God wants to rescue you; to deliver you from whatever holds you back; for you to live out His plan for your life; and for you to be part of a family that is making a difference. Steeped in Jewish history and tradition, yet breathing the transforming hope of Christ on every page, "Four Cups of Promise" will help you move forward on your spiritual journey. You'll understand the four stages of faith, believe the promises of God for your life . . . and discover what it means to be truly fulfilled. (A valuable resource for churches and small groups this Easter )

We've all gone through times in our lives when we feel like we need a fresh breeze to breathe new life into us. But what is that energy-giving, life-breathing force that inspires and empowers us? How do we put the wind in our sails again, so we can get unstuck, reset our compass, and redirect our course? In "Fresh Air," "New York Times" bestselling author Chris Hodges reveals how breath--the breath of God--is the essence of life as it's meant to be. Fueled by the breath of God, we are not only refreshed in spirit ourselves; we have the power to create a life-giving environment of freedom and joyful purpose around us. Bold and encouraging, "Fresh Air" offers "breathing lessons" for those who long for a cool breeze to resuscitate their spirit, bring them closer to God, and make them enthusiastic, contagious life-breathers to those around them.