Posts with the category “redeemer-book-of-the-month”
October Book of the Month: Compassion & Conviction
by Pastor Drew Henley on October 5th, 2024
The October book of month is…(I’m assuming you are holding your breath)… Compassion & Conviction by Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler! In today’s polarized political climate, many of us feel caught in the middle—too progressive for conservatives and too conservative for progressives. So, where do we fit in? How can we advocate for truth while showing compassion? How do we engage in p... Read More
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September Book of the Month: Wholeheartedness
by Pastor Leon McKenzie on September 6th, 2024
"The solution to burnout isn’t rest but wholeheartedness." This powerful sentiment resonated deeply with me, particularly during my own struggles with burnout. I realized that simply resting wasn't as rejuvenating as I had hoped. This central theme captures the essence of our September Book of the Month, Wholehearted by Chuck DeGroat. Read More
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August 2024 || Why Can't We Be Friends? Avoidance is not Purity
by Drew Henley on August 2nd, 2024
For the month of August, I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite books with you: "Why Can’t We Be Friends?? Avoidance is Not Purity" by Aimee Byrd. It’s truly a standout. Byrd, with her passion for fostering healthy friendships across gender lines, takes a critical look at the harm done by past teachings on this topic. She offers a Biblically grounded vision for nurturing godly relationships that benefit not only the church but also our witness to the outside world. Read More
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July 2024 || Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God's Good Gifts
by Pastor Drew Henley on July 1st, 2024
"Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God's Good Gifts" by Trillia Newbell is a GREAT read. Through practical advice, biblical wisdom, and plenty of laughs, Newbell encourages us to cultivate gratitude, dodge the joy-stealers, and find delight in everything from the mundane to the miraculous. Ultimately, she points to Jesus as the eternal joy-giver, inviting us to live with hearts full of gratitude and eyes wide open to God’s daily blessings. So, go on, enjoy life like it’s one big divine gift from God—because that’s exactly what it is! Read More
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June 2024 || How to Know a Person
by Drew Henley on June 7th, 2024
For our inaugural book, I've chosen a text that I mentioned in a recent sermon: David Brooks' "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” When we think about Redeemer, we long for church to be a space where people are not only welcomed but earnestly sought after, known, and genuinely loved. But how do we actually do this?!?! Read More
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