The Gospel for Real Life
Jerry Bridges
Why do so many believers live in quiet desperation?
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most explosive news of freedom the world has ever heard. Yet, why do so many of His followers experience so little of the gospel’s liberating power? Regrets over our past haunt us, fear and anxiety clutch at us, subtle legalism oppresses us, outright sin entangles us, and we spend much of the day without even thinking of God.
Jerry Bridges maintains that the poverty of actual Christian experience is the result of an impoverished understanding of the depths of the gospel itself. The key is not to try a little harder, but to know more fully the incredible work of Christ on the cross—and to live in a more vital awareness of that grace day by day.
Jerry does not flinch from the hard facts of human sin and God’s wrath—not exactly popular concepts today. But understanding them is absolutely crucial. For without a knowledge of the depth of our sin, we cannot experience “the unsearchable riches of Christ” that are available to us in the gospel. And when we know those riches, we are empowered to live every day “glorying in a sense of acceptance and the experience of grace.”
This gospel is not just for the afterlife, but for today—it is the gospel for real life.
Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God
C.J. Mahaney
Sex is a gift from God to his people. It is to be enjoyed within marriage. This book teaches a husband how to cultivate the intimacy with his wife that God intends for him.
Scripture illuminates the path of marital intimacy. The Song of Solomon shines brightly, showing us the way to the best sex we can possibly experience.
The Peasant Princess
As mentioned by Pastor Kevin in our recent module, Real Men, the Peasant Princess is a video series by Pastor Mark Driscoll that walks you through the book of Song of Solomon. This material is intended for married couples and singles adults as the content, while not crude, is frank and honest.
Go to the Peasant Princess website.
K9 Web Protection Software
If you’re like most of us, parenting in the age of the Internet has you facing a new set of challenges. Blue Coat is committed to helping you and all communities through this ‘First Generation of Internet Parenting’.
K9 Web Protection is our free Internet filtering and control solution for the home. K9 puts YOU in control of the Internet so you can protect your kids.
K9 is a free program.
Safe Eyes
Safe Eyes is not only a filter but also has built in accountability reports just like x3watch. That’s one of the many reasons why Safe Eyes is the #1-rated Internet filtering software.
Covering 35 categories, Safe Eyes gives you the ability to tightly control access to specific types of websites, blocking your home and family from harmful content. Best of all, Safe Eyes works on both PC and Mac computers.
Harmful content is not only pervasive these days, it is INVASIVE. Therefore, a software filter is a must-have. Protect yourself and your family for less than 13 cents a day.
Safe Eyes Software Includes:
Content Controls – Flexible content control allows you to select the types of website that are appropriate.
Program Controls – Control Instant Messengers, P2P File Sharing, and other harmful programs.
Time Controls – Control the amount of time spent online, and the times when the Internet is available.
Usage Logging – Create and review logs of websites visited, programs used on the Internet, and Instant Messaging Chats.
Usage Alerts – Be notified instantly via email, text message, or phone call when someone visits inappropriate websites.
Cost: $49
X3Watch
X3watch is a free accountability software program helping with online integrity. Whenever you browse the Internet and access a site, which may contain questionable material, the program will record the site name, time, and date the site was visited. A person of your choice (an accountability partner) will receive an email containing all possible questionable sites you may have visited within the month. This information is meant to encourage open and honest conversation between friends and help us all be more accountable. X3watch is available on on PC, Mac, and iPhone
Dangerous Journey
John Bunyan
Edited By: Oliver Hunkin
One of the best-known and best-loved stories in the English language, Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress is here retold in modern language for children ages 7 and up. Beautifully done full-color illustrations by Alan Parry appear on every page. This is a splendid introduction to a Christian classic! Large format hardcover, 126 pages, from Eerdmans.
The Peacemaker
Ken Sande
Conflict-resolution expert Ken Sande shows you how to help permenantly resolve disputes in your church. He takes you and your church members beyond quick fixes to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers.
The Purity Principle
Randy Alcorn
For thirty years Randy Alcorn has been encouraging people-young and old-to pursue the rewards of sexual purity. Too often we settle for a compromised Christianity that’s just a baptized version of the world’s sad existence, rather than the abundant life to which God calls us. This book deals with – raising children to embrace sexual purity – providing an example of purity in the home – protecting purity in dating (at any age) – and maintaining purity in marriage. Biblical, practical, and concise, The Purity Principle is a one-stop handbook for individuals, families and churches.
Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is)
Joshua Harris
Lust isn’t just a guy problem – it’s a human problem. And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives. Joshua Harris, author of the runaway bestseller I Kissed Dating Goodbye, calls a generation bombarded with images of sexual sin back to the freedom and joy of holiness. This “PG-rated” book – straightforward without being graphic – speaks to those entrenched in lust or just flirting with temptation. Honestly sharing his own struggles, Harris exposes lust’s tactics and helps readers create a personal plan for fighting back. Men and women will find hope in God’s grace and learn the secrets to lasting change.
Neither sex nor sexuality is our enemy. We need to rescue our sexuality from lust so we can experience it as God intended.
Bestselling author Joshua Harris shows you how lust deceives you. Specific and honest without being graphic, this book–for both men and women–will guide you in creating a custom plan for fighting lust and celebrating purity.
