Offering fresh insights on Jesus' ministry and its links to water, the author examines encounters such as the pool at Bethesda and more.

What if the longing we feel is a sign of God’s longing for us? Thirsting is a deeply spiritual exploration of a life-changing truth: only when we learn to live in the ache of our thirst instead of running from it will we know the joy of receiving God in every part of our lives. We may be able to imagine God saving us, using us, and even loving us—but wanting us? Pursuing us? Longing for us? And yet, as spiritual director Strahan Coleman teaches, God’s greatest desire is to commune with us in the depths of our souls. In Thirsting, Strahan eloquently guides us to: Acknowledge the God-given thirst within us so we can offer it to God in all its depth Learn to open up our pain to God so we can experience Him in the midst of our aching Allow God’s desire for us to open up a whole new experience of communion You thirst because you are thirsted for. Take a rich, vulnerable journey toward an inner knowing with God as you step over shame, receive His love, and drink Him deeply. The very journey you were made for.

After a lifetime of turmoil, shame, disappointments, depression, bad decisions, rejection, barrenness and now an empty soul, the Woman at the Well is ready to receive the living water Jesus offers...but first she must own her imperfections and shortcomings. ***** Finally, she musters enough courage and says, "Sir, give me this water that I may not thirst nor come here to draw water." Aida cannot comprehend the meaning of the stranger's words because she's not thinking spiritually. Her mindset is of the flesh, hoping to avoid her daily journey of traveling such a long distance for water in the day's heat. Then Aida begins to feel the self-imposed barriers releasing her heart, and her spirit feels calm, serene, and peaceful. Just on the verge of her soul becoming completely free, the stranger gives a jaw-dropping, gut-wrenching, horrifying command. He tells her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." Baffled, perplexed, bewildered, and ashamed all at the same time, Aida feels the chains tighten their grip around her heart with increased intensity, reclaiming control. Aida gasps, ruminating over his words, "Husband? Did he say go call my husband?" ***** In Quench the Thirst, LaJuana R. Sherman invites us to contemplate the life of this remarkable woman, weaving a tapestry of imagination and faith that offers a fresh perspective on her encounters with the divine. The story of the Woman at the Well, as recounted in the Gospel of John, is a powerful testament to the transformative power of grace and compassion. LaJuana's unique approach of storytelling, which she aptly dubs "Inspired Creative Christian Fiction," takes us beyond the mere verses of scripture and into the vivid world she has crafted with care and reverence. Rev. Bryan Carter Senior Pastor, Concord Church Dallas, Texas

Know the Spirit Through His Names Living Water. Helper. Lord. Many believers long for a clearer understanding of the Holy Spirit and the role He plays in our relationship with God. The good news is, when we study the Bible, the Spirit’s specific identity and work as a member of the Trinity is made clear. In The Power of The Holy Spirit’s Names, bestselling author and pastor Dr. Tony Evans examines 12 of the Spirit’s most significant titles and what they reveal about this powerful, present, and personal expression of the triune God. As you read, you’ll gain eye-opening insights into how the Spirit moves within the hearts of believers while learning how His indwelling of you shapes your unique faith. As we grow in our ability to love, revere, and relate to the person of the Holy Spirit, we also grow in our capacity to experience God. This book will help you internalize profound truths about the Holy Spirit’s character and transform how you understand the Trinity. Complete Your Experience The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names DVD The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names Workbook

"Never Thirsty" is a book that will encourage you in your mediations on Scripture. The Scripture is like water that feeds a tree or cool water that can quench your thirst. We all have a spiritual longing that can be filled through Christ Jesus. This book will inspire you to grow spiritually. In this book, Julie Elroy shares her beautiful paintings that may help you remember the Scriptures that you have read, so you can meditate on the verses throughout the day. Julie Elroy hopes her paintings touch people's hearts and cause them to search for the love of Jesus in their souls. If you enjoyed her first book, "Healing Touch for Mind, Body, and Soul; An Artistic Look at the Healing Touches of Jesus", then you are sure to love this second book as well.

For every time you’ve tried too hard, fell too far, or struggled too much, the refreshing cups in this book–or reminders of God’s infinite grace and mercy–will renew you like cool, clear water after a long, dry walk on a dusty, pitted, uphill road. “I’ve been a believing Christian since childhood,” author C. David Baker explains, “but it’s my personal failures that have led me to the deep well of Grace.” David poured his dashed hopes, broken dreams, haunting doubts, and paralyzing fear down that well and found all that’s collected here, all he, like you, needs for living with peace, joy, and purpose: cool cups of relief, comfort, revival, and sustenance. Because Water Is Life. And 101 Cups of Water Will Quench Your Thirst.

You've heard it all before. The promises for a better life get tiresome after awhile, because you know they don't deliver. However, they do touch on a profound and inescapable truth. You were created to live your life out of a rewarding, richly textured relationship with God and others--and deep down, you long to experience that kind of life. But how? Are you willing to devote sixty days to finding out? Soul Revolution may be one of the most important books you'll ever read. In it, author and pastor John Burke guides you on a journey of experiential discovery. Called the "60-60 Experiment," it has already made a profound impact on thousands who have discovered what it means to actually "do life" with God.

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores how people are changed by meeting Jesus personally—and how we can be changed encountering him today. The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Like most of us, the answers handed down to them didn’t seem to work in the real world. But when they met Jesus, things immediately started to change for them. It seems he not only had the answers—he was the answer. In Encounters with Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how the central events and meetings in Jesus’ life can change our own lives forever. "Keller's work belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Bible student." —Examiner "Keller has mined the gold from these texts of Scripture, and any Christian is bound to have their minds expanded and hearts stirred." —Grace for Sinners

Sometimes, you need to let go in order to lean in closer to God. In this daily devotional for the Lenten season, bestselling author Nicole Massie Martin takes us on a hope-filled journey of letting go of all that keeps us from experiencing the joy of resurrection. Daily reflections and prayers invite us to lean into God's grace and let go of our own agendas and practices that hold us back from the abundant life God calls us to enjoy and share with the world. Whether this is your first Lenten journey or one of many, Leaning In, Letting Go inspires lasting change for all your journeys to come. Leaning In, Letting Go helps you: —Lean into God’s grace and let go of our sense of control —Lean into God's perspective and let go of our own preconceptions —Lean into God's healing and let go of our pain —Explore God and ourselves with greater clarity Leaning In, Letting Go includes 40 days of scripture readings, reflections, and prayers, beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing through the Easter season. Purchase copies for yourself and your entire congregation and prepare for a season of powerful spiritual growth.