
In congregations where the Great Commandment is emphasized, people are passionate in their desire to follow God in obedience to Christ who is the head of the Church. They eagerly share how Jesus found them and brought new meaning to their lives.
Books
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Embracing the Mysterious God by James Emery White (InterVarsity Press, 2003). In Embracing the Mysterious God, James Emery White explores the struggles we all face: struggles of heart, soul, mind and strength. Here you will find your tough questions about God addressed. Better still, you will find the way to renewed faith. |
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Loving God With All Your Mind by Elizabeth George (Harvest House Publishers, 2005).
Drawing on biblical wisdom as well as personal experience, Elizabeth helps women handle their emotions and discover inner peace that comes from focusing on what is true. She shares six powerful Bible truths that will help readers draw closer to God and know His joy and love. |
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Pocket Full of Quarters: Five Steps to Loving God by Cheryle M. Touchton (Pleasant Word, Division of Winepress Publishing, 2005).
In travel journal style, Cheryle Touchton leads the reader through five steps for applying the Greatest Commandment to specific life needs. As you study the Bible verses applied to each situation, you'll understand that the secret to an abundant life is to stop focusing on your problems and to focus more on loving God and your neighbor. |
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Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas (Zondervan, 2002). This book encourages readers to see strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies in their devotional approaches to God, and thus learn how to improve their devotional, quiet-time, and personal-worship life with God. Sacred Pathways explores nine time-tested ways to commune with God that honor the unique design given to each of us. |
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Seeking the Face of God: The Path to a More Intimate Relationship With Him by Gary Thomas (Harvest House Publishers, 1999).
All Christians face struggles, doubts, and temptations. In this passionate call to a deeper walk, Gary Thomas reveals his own spiritual journey and shares the wisdom he has gained from believers of the past. |
Multimedia
40 Million Minutes
This video compares the amount of time the average Christian spends with God with time spent on other common activities such as watching television, getting dressed, and talking on the telephone. The message is startling.
Study Guides

God Talks | for teens
by Brian McCann,
pastor-in-residence, Grantham BIC Church
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This four-part study guide is filled with practical suggestions and prayer techniques that are sure to enrich your teens’ conversations with God.

Reality faith: Risking it all to serve God
by Brian McCann,
pastor-in-residence, Grantham (Pa.) BIC Church
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This four-part study guide, authored by the pastor-in-residence at the Grantham BIC Church, uses the reality TV craze as the springboard into a biblically based challenge for believers to live boldly and unashamedly for Christ.

Relying on God
by Rob Patterson and Jay McDermond,
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This five-session study guide is a helpful tool for learning to hear God’s voice in the midst of our everyday lives, with a particular focus on the role of prayer in our walk with God.