Craig Groeschel

Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to:Transform the patterns around your daily prayer lifeTruly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayerStart to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayersYou'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

Be inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life. Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what's possible with God. The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God's heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort. In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you're fine with settling for what's easy, or if you're okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn't for you. You'll be challenged. You'll be tested. You'll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you'll be inspired, too. Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to:Transform the patterns around your daily prayer lifeTruly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayerStart to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayersYou'll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you'll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you'll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

Den här boken visar hur du kan be böner som granskar din själ, byter vanemönster och sänder ut dig på en resa där du får upptäcka Guds kallelse för dig. Men låt varna dig: om du är nöjd med det enkla livet, eller med att vara en passiv åskådare, är den här boken inget för dig. Du kommer att bli utmanad. Prövad. Manad att ta en ordentlig titt på ditt eget hjärta. Men du kommer också att bli inspirerad att be frimodiga böner. Kraftfulla böner. Brinnande böner. Du får se hur du kan byta ineffektiva och ljumma böner mot råa, djärva böner som pressar dig till nya nivåer av passion och tillfredsställelse. Du kommer att upptäcka hemligheten till att övervinna rädslan för förluster, förkastelse, misslyckanden och det okända, och välkomna de välsignelser som Gud har för dig. Du får modet som krävs för att be farliga böner. Craig Groeschel är grundare av och huvudpastor för Life Church, en nyskapande församling som möts på flera platser i USA, och är en av världens största församlingar. Han har skrivit flera böcker och leder podcasten Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Han är "Summit Champion" för nätverket Global Leadership Network, som når hundratusentals ledare över hela världen varje år. Craig och hans fru Amy bor i Oklahoma. Besök Craigs hemsida på www.craiggreoschel.com.

”Den här boken är för människor med värk i själen. För människor som tvivlar. För människor som befarar att deras tro inte håller. För människor vars värld har mörknat. Om livet har trängt in dig i ett hörn, om din tro flämtar efter syre – då är detta en bok för dig.””Jag vill tro, jag vill hoppas, men...” Som pastor har Craig Groeschel fått höra de orden många gånger. Ibland har han själv uttalat dem. Vi vill känna Guds närhet, vi vill förstå oss på honom, vi vill tro att han hör våra böner – men när livet gör som mest ont undrar nog de flesta av oss, om Gud egentligen bryr sig. Kanske hoppas vi och förtvivlar samtidigt. Då är frågan vad som talar högst – hoppet eller förtvivlan? Kan Gud vara god om livet är rena rama motsatsen? I Hopp i mörkret visar Groeschel på bibelberättelsen om pappan, som kom med sin demoniserade son till Jesus och sa: ”Jag tror. Hjälp min otro!” Den uppriktigheten uppskattade Jesus! Han helade inte bara pojken. Han befriade pappan också, från den hopplöshet som lagt sig över honom. Jesus vill göra samma sak för oss, idag. Groeschel har en dotter med svåra hälsoproblem och berättar öppet om hur det påverkar hans tro och Gudsrelation. Han uppmanar oss att inte hymla med de svåra frågor, som vi faktiskt har. Tvärtom! Gå till Gud med dem: - Var var du när jag blev våldtagen? – Hur kunde du tillåta att mitt barn föddes med ett funktionshinder? – Varför kom cancern tillbaka? – Varför måste jag leva ensam när alla mina kompisar redan är gifta? När livet gör som mest ont längtar vi som mest efter förståelse och hopp. Sann förståelse. Äkta hopp. Det vi behöver få fatt i är att vi kan tro på en god Gud – när det är som mörkast. Det svåra, det som får oss att tvivla på att han bryr sig det minsta, just det kan stärka vår tro och föra oss närmare Gud. Det är budskapet i den här boken. Var ärlig mot dig själv och mot Gud! Gör som mannen i Bibeln och säg öppet och ärligt: ”Jag tror. Hjälp min otro!” Om författarenCraig Groeschel är grundare av och pastor i församlingen LifeChurch.tv, en ton­givande kyrka som finns på många platser och som skapat bibelappen YouVersion som laddats ner till över 300 miljoner enheter. Craig, hans fru, Amy, och deras sex barn bor i Edmond, Oklahoma där Life­Church.tv startade 1996. Craig är också författare till flera böcker.

I den här inspirerande handboken visar pastor Craig Groeschel precis detta: hur dina val kan föra dig närmare Gud och in i ett liv som du bara har drömt om. Det här är inte ännu en bok i raden som föreslår olika knep eller orealistiska överlåtelser. I Gudomlig inriktning lär du dig enkla och genomförbara steg som kommer att föra dig till underbara och oväntade platser som bara Gud kan ha förberett för dig. Om du bara låter honom leda dig. Craig Groeschel, som med flera böcker på New York Times bästsäljarlista, har grundat och är huvudpastor i Life Church. En innovativ och modern församling som har baser på flera ställen i USA och även har skapat den populära bibelappen YouVersion. Craig har skrivit flera böcker, bland annat #utmaningar och Kristna ateister. Craig, hans hustru Amy och deras sex barn bor i Edmond, Oklahoma.

“I want to believe, I want to have hope, but…” Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we may wonder if he really cares about us. Even when we have both hope and hurt, sometimes it’s the hurt that shouts the loudest. Can God be good when life is not? In Hope in the Dark, Groeschel explores the story of the father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus, saying, “I believe! Help my unbelief!” In the man’s sincere plea, Jesus heard the tension in the man’s battle-scarred heart. He healed not only the boy but the father too, driving out the hopelessness that had overtaken him. He can do the same for us today. As Groeschel shares his pain surrounding the current health challenges of his daughter, he acknowledges the questions we may ask in our own deepest pain: “Where was God when I was being abused?” “Why was my child born with a disability?” “Why did the cancer come back?” “Why are all my friends married and I’m alone?” He invites us to wrestle with such questions as we ask God to honor our faith and heal our unbelief. In the middle of your profound pain, you long for authentic words of understanding and hope. You long to know that even in overwhelming reality, you can still believe that God is good. Rediscover a faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even now.

"Quiero creer, quiero tener esperanza, pero..." son palabras que Craig Groeschel, pastor y autor superventas, oye a menudo, y que hasta l mismo ha pronunciado. Queremos conocer a Dios, sentir su presencia, y confiar en que l escucha nuestras oraciones; sin embargo, cuando experimentamos gran dolor podemos preguntarnos si de verdad l se interesa por nosotros. Aunque tengamos tanto esperanza como dolor, a veces el sufrimiento es quien grita m s alto. Puede Dios ser bueno cuando la vida no lo es? En Esperanza en la oscuridad Groeschel analiza la experiencia de aquel padre que trajo a su hijo endemoniado ante Jes s, y declar " Creo Ayuda mi incredulidad ". En la s plica sincera del hombre, Jes s percibi la tensi n del coraz n humano cubierto de las cicatrices de la batalla. No solo san al muchacho, sino tambi n al padre, al expulsar de l la desesperanza que se hab a apoderado de l. Hoy, l puede hacer lo mismo por nosotros. Al compartir Groeschel su propio dolor por los retos de salud a los que se hija se enfrenta en la actualidad, reconoce las preguntas que podemos formular en nuestro m s profundo dolor: " D nde estaba Dios cuando yo sufr a malos tratos?". " Por qu mi hijo, o mi hija, naci con una discapacidad?". " Por qu regres el c ncer?". " Por qu todos mis amigos est n casados, y yo sigo solo?". Nos invita a luchar con este tipo de preguntas, cuando le pedimos a Dios que honre nuestra fe, y sane nuestra incredulidad. En medio de su profundo dolor, anhelas o r palabras aut nticas de comprensi n y esperanza. Ans as saber que incluso en medio de la abrumadora realidad, todav a puedes creer que Dios es bueno. Vuelve a descubrir la fe en el car cter, en el poder y en la presencia de Dios. Hasta en las preguntas. Incluso ahora mismo.

We all love the benefits of technology. But even with the upsides, many of us suspect there are negative consequences beyond our control. The more we interact online, the more we crave face-to-face intimacy. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is to be authentic. In this small group video-based study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how we can stay engaged with social media while still keeping our eyes focused on Jesus. In five sessions, he reveals how we can rediscover our understanding of the biblical principles life with Christ brings–contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest–and put God first in our social media saturated world. This study includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in between sessions. Sessions include:Recovering ContentmentRestoring IntimacyRevealing AuthenticityResurrecting CompassionReplenishing RestThis pack contains one study guide and one DVD.

Groundbreaking research based on a national database of over 200,000 churches shows that the overall United States population is growing faster than the church. The director of the American Church Research Project, Dave Olson, has worked to analyze church attendance, showing that it is virtually unchanged from fifteen years ago while our population has grown by fifty-two million people. What does this mean for you, your church, and the future of Christianity in North America? The American Church in Crisis offers unprecedented access to data that helps you understand the state of the church today. "We live in a world that is post-Christian, postmodern, and multiethnic, whether we realize it or not," says the author. This book not only gives a realistic picture that confirms hunches and explodes myths, but it provides insight into how the church must change to reach a new and changed world with the hope of the gospel. Readers will find a richly textured mosaic with optimistic and challenging stories. Charts, diagrams, and worksheets provide church leaders and motivated church members with a stimulating read that will provoke much discussion. Questions for discussion accompany the chapters.

Power—God’s power. You’ve got to have it to stand strong in these times and become who God says you are. Daily Power will help you develop a consistent, daily pursuit of Jesus that releases his power in your life. These 365 brief devotions by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel deliver what no instant energy drink can: strength and insight for the here-and-now of your life, your marriage, your workplace, family matters, temptations, hopes and dreams, possibilities and decisions. Groeschel shares wisdom from personal experience as a spouse, parent, son, and pastor that can help you write your own life story the way you’d like it to read. Each devotion includes a Scripture quote, a short reading, and a simple prayer to connect you with God. You’ll get honest talk, simply told stories your heart will own, and truth wrapped in a grin.“You know how we grow? We practice daily,” Groeschel writes. Daily Power is here to guide and inspire you on your journey.

Autor best seller del New York Times, Craig Groeschel inspira a los lectores a tomar decisiones viables que llevar n sus vidas a lugares maravillosos e inesperados que s lo Dios podr a haber planeado. SIETE PRINCIPIOS QUE LE LLENAR N DE ALEGR A Y PROP SITO. Todos queremos tomar hoy las decisiones correctas que nos conduzcan a un futuro mejor. Pero muchos seguidores de Cristo viven con remordimiento, toman decisiones en base a la culpabilidad, se sienten impotentes acerca de la direcci n hacia la que se dirigen sus vidas, o simplemente est n demasiado distra dos. PUEDE APROVECHAR EL PODER DE SUS DECISIONES. La direcci n divina le ayudar a encontrar la sabidur a a trav s de siete principios para que pueda empezar hoy a tomar decisiones de acuerdo a la voluntad de Dios teniendo en mente su futuro. Qu cosas necesita dejar que est n obstaculizando sus relaciones? Qu acciones podr a realizer para ayudar a redirigir su camino en el trabajo o en el hogar? C mo podr a crecer su confianza en Dios a la hora de decidir el siguiente paso? Con historias alentadoras de c mo Dios se ha manifestado en la vida de Craig y las de otras personas, como cuando l conoci inesperadamente a su esposa al tomar una decisi n que honraba la voluntad de Dios, este libro le mostrar c mo revitalizar su proceso de toma de decisiones y le acercar m s a la vida que Dios quiere que tenga. UNA HISTORIA DE VIDA QUE ESTAR ORGULLOSO DE CONTAR Est listo para vivir la historia que Dios ha planeado para usted? Los pasos alcanzables y poderosos en La direcci n divina le guiar n, un paso a la vez.

You Can t Really Live Without It Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18, kjv) Tired of living half a life or even a waking nightmare? Struggling to find meaning in a job you don t like? Facing graduation or mid-life changes in a faltering economy? Wishing you could rekindle a dream you gave up long ago? It s time to get your vision checked! In this practical, energizing guide, pastor and author Craig Groeschel shows how to live life fully by finding, naming, and achieving your unique, God-given goal. The secret: knowing yourchazown, a Hebrew word for vision, dream, or revelation. You ll see how to identify your chazownby taking a fresh look at your core values, spiritual gifts, and experiences. You ll understand the big picture and the vital details. In this book now newly revised and updated you ll find . . . . A brand new introduction . Step-by-step instructions to uncover your chazown . Personal stories that show the principles at work . You re the Author activities to help you apply what you re learning . Key Thoughts that capture and make it easy to remember crucial concepts . A lively, thought-provoking study guide for individuals or groups Is something missing from your life? Are you aware that God has more for you? Seek Him. He will give you a chazown. And not just any, but one that is tailored specifically for you. Craig GroeschelHard to Pronounce, Easy to Discover Chazown (kha-ZONE) is the Hebrew word for the dream, revelation, or vision God was thinking about when he made you. You re one of a kind, placed on earth with a plan that s yours alone to carry out. God isn t hiding it. He wants you to know and embrace it! Fulfilling your chazown is one of the most enjoyable, rewarding things you ll ever do because the blueprint is customized by your architect, the One who knows you best. That doesn t mean it s always easy though, which is why author Craig Groeschel provides plenty of battle-tested ways to stay on course. Why waste another day aiming for the wrong target or none at all? Take your first steps toward pursuing God s chazown for you! "

Spenderar du också mycket tid med att surfa på din mobiltelefon? Att hålla sig uppdaterad är viktigt, att koppla ner sig en dag kan innebära att man går miste om en stor mängd viktig information. Födelsedagar, barnafödslar och andra glädjeämnen delas vitt och brett i sociala medier, och detsamma gäller sjukdomar, dödsfall och problem. Det finns mycket som är bra med att vara uppkopplad, men att ständigt känna press att lägga ut bilder, engagera sig i andras inlägg, jämföra sig med andra samt hålla sig uppdaterad tar på krafterna. Och ännu viktigare: det tar tid och fokus från Gud. Är det möjligt att vara aktiv på sociala medier och samtidigt ha blicken riktad åt rätt håll? I den oerhört aktuella och användbara boken #utmaningar guidar den bästsäljande författaren Craig Groeschel sina läsare till ett liv där Gud och sociala medier samverkar på ett sätt du aldrig trodde var möjligt.

We live in a world of fakers. Rather than being real with each other, we present a carefully crafted persona that hides our faults and magnifies our good qualities. But inside we long to be loved, warts and all. We long to stop hiding from each other--and especially from God. With candor and clarity, pastor Rick Bezet calls readers to a life built on authenticity, showing that the way to true freedom lies through reclaiming our hearts, reviving our souls, and renewing our minds in light of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ. Through biblical stories and (often funny) personal examples, Bezet encourages readers to live with passion, integrity, and perseverance. He releases readers from the spiritual death that comes with pretending and leads them into a new life characterized by transparency rather than fear.

How to overcome the three forces that work against us daily: toxic influences, toxic emotions, and toxic behaviors. Why do so many well-meaning Christians take one spiritual step forward, then slide back two? Why do we long for more of God in our lives and yet feel further and further away from him? What's holding us back from growing in this relationship that we claim is our main priority? Every day we are surrounded by secondhand spiritual toxins—influences, emotions, and behaviors—that threaten to draw us away from Jesus Christ. But when we recognize the toxins that assault us and discover ways to live in this world without absorbing them into our souls, we can experience genuine spiritual growth. With a fresh look at the Word of God, vulnerable honesty, and his trademark humor, bestselling author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel unpacks ways to strengthen your spiritual health and your positive influence on others. He will help you to:Tell yourself the truthOvercome false beliefsNeutralize your angerStop comparing yourself to othersUnlock the chokehold of fearToss out legalismMore than an insightful look at the negative aspects of our day-to-day culture, this grace-filled guide will challenge you out of complacency and into a life of clean, pure, and focused living based on the freeing standard of God's holiness.

Esta obra ayudará al lector que se encuentra estancado en su crecimiento espiritual (consciente o inconscientemente) a abrir sus ojos, su corazón, y su mente. El lector podrá encontrar respuestas y lograr superar los obstáculos que entorpecen su desarrollo espiritual, haciendo conciencia de conductas, emociones, e influencias tóxicas. Desintoxicación Espiritual por Craig Groeschel (también autor de: El Cristiano Ateo) ayudará al cristiano a servir a Dios de una manera más genuina, más profunda, con pasión y coherencia. Incluye:Contenido introspectivo, motivador, didáctico. Historias y anécdotas personales. Frases para recordar. Versículos resaltados. Citas Bíblicas: la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960), la Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV),la Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI). Soul DetoxThis work will help the reader who is stuck in his spiritual growth (consciously or unconsciously) to open his eyes, his heart, and his mind. The reader will find answers and overcome the obstacles that hinder his spiritual development, becoming aware of behaviors, emotions, and toxic influences. Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel (also author of: The Christian Atheist) will help the believer to serve God in a more genuine, deeper, passionate, and consistent way. This book includes:Introspective, motivating, and didactic content. Personal stories and anecdotes. Phrases to remember. Highlighted verses. Biblical quotes from: Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV), Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI).

Tú no eres quien piensas ser. De hecho, según el exitoso escritor Craig Groeschel en su obra Ego el altar, lo que necesitas es tomar la idea que tienes de tu propia identidad, depositarla sobre el altar y sacrificarla. Entrégasela a Dios. Ofrécesela.¿Por qué? Porque tú eres quien Dios dice que eres. Y mientras no hayas sacrificado tu concepto erróneo y limitado con respecto a tu propia identidad, no te podrás convertir en el que Dios quería que fueras cuando te creó. Cuando ponemos sobre el altar de la verdad de Dios nuestras identificaciones falsas y esos engaños que nos hacemos a nosotros mismos, descubrimos quiénes somos en realidad, como hijos e hijas suyos. En lugar de vivir con un yo movido desde fuera, que basa su vida y sus acciones en la aprobación de los demás, aprendemos a vivir con un «Ego en el altar», que es la visión de Dios sobre aquel en quien nos estamos convirtiendo. Descubre la manera de entregar tu yo quebrantado para poder liberar tu «Ego en el altar», de manera que te conviertas en un sacrificio vivo. Una vez que conozcamos nuestra verdadera identidad y comencemos a crecer en nuestra semejanza con Cristo, podremos actuar de acuerdo con lo que se nos ha revelado, con una conducta llena de valentía, unas oraciones donde la timidez esté ausente, unas palabras llenas de fe auténtica y una obediencia movida por el amor, en la cual ya no exista el temor. El yo en el altar te revelará quién dice Dios que eres, y quién quiere Dios que llegues a ser.

Discover your true identity in Christ. Many of us live for approval of others. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you. In this 5-session video study guide (DVD/digital video sold separately), pastor and author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel shows individuals and small groups how to abandon self-worth based on accomplishments and possessions, turning instead to God to find out who we are. You'll learn to expose false labels and selfish motives, sacrificing them on the altar of God's truth. As you discover your true identity in Christ, your altar ego will drive your actions, empowering you to live according to God's higher values with a deep confidence in His calling. Rather than living a timid, halfhearted, shallow cultural Christianity, you'll boldly live in the confidence of the God who believes in you. Are you willing to lay it all on the altar? The Altar Ego Bible Study Guide offers discussion questions and other supplemental material to delve further into God's divine plan, and will ultimately help you sacrifice any old, unhealthy, untrue, and unbiblical thoughts about yourself and introduce you to your altar-ego—who you are in Christ. Sessions include:Overcoming the Labels that Bind YouYou Are God's MasterpieceTrading the Immediate for the UltimateLiving with IntegrityDeveloping Spiritual BoldnessDesigned for use with Altar Ego Video Study 9780310894933 (sold separately).

In this five-session small group bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), pastor and best-selling author Craig Groeschel sheds light on relationships, thoughts, and behaviors that quietly compromise our well-being. Using concise teaching and honest humor, Groeschel provides a source of inspiration and encouragements for a faith-filled lifestyle that will keep you free of spiritual toxins. More than an educated, insightful look at the negative aspects of our day-to-day culture, this grace-based experience will challenge you out of complacency into a life of clean, pure, and focused living based on the standard of God’s holiness. This participant's guide provides individual and group activities, between-session personal studies, and additional background material that enhances the experience of the video sessions. The Soul Detox curriculum can be used in a variety of ways – as a whole church campaign (adult congregation), adult Sunday school, small group study, or individual Bible study. Sessions include:Lethal Language: Experiencing the Power of Life-Giving Words (11:30)Scare Pollution: Unlocking the Chokehold of Fear (11:30)Radioactive Relationships: Loving Unhealthy People without Getting Sick (12:00)Septic Thoughts: Overcoming Our False Beliefs (13:00)Germ Warfare: Cleansing Our Lives of Cultural Toxins (12:00)Designed for use with the Soul Detox Video Study (sold separately).