Jennie Allen
Founder of IF : Gathering & author of Nothing to Prove
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Jennie Allen
“I have personally watched Rebekah Lyons live this message. The words in this book come from a resilient life. She and Gabe know difficulty, and they also know joy. In a world that is falling apart at the seams, Rebekah will give you handles to build a thriving, strong faith.” (from Amazon)
Awaken to a hope you can always rely on and a strength you never knew you had by incorporating these five rules of resilience into your life. With compassionate wisdom and powerful testimony, Rebekah Lyons (bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal) will come alongside you as a friend in these difficult times—helping you face your fears, pains, and anxieties and learn how they drive us closer to God. Life is hard for so many reasons. Many of us have dealt with loss, discouragement, trauma, intense hardship. In all this, it can be tempting to try to dodge trials and move past the pain as quickly as possible. Building a Resilient Life is a roadmap not only to overcome adversity but to incorporate it into your healing process. Though Rebekah's unique blend of story, psychology, theology, and biblical teaching, you will: Embrace your struggles and develop a resilience and joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances.Recognize your triggers for feeling overwhelmed so that you can reset.Cultivate a strong community to rally around you in stressful seasons.Overcome setbacks without giving up.As you use these five rules to build your own resilient life, you'll encounter the God who offers you a peace beyond understanding, a hope beyond today, and a strength and joy you never even knew you had
Recommended by Jennie Allen
“Ben is a dynamic voice to this coming generation. And apart from a correct view of God, this subject will shape more of your life than any other. I pray these words challenge and convict and move you to trust God in deeper ways with your dreams of your future and relationships.” (from Amazon)
God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. This book unlocks each season’s God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it. In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do people feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, recent studies find the overwhelming majority of single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each. As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Use singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of GodPursue dating with clarity and purityUse the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriageMaximize your life as a married couple for shared ministryContinually seek God and His will throughout each stageDiscover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.