God and the Pandemic by N.T. Wright

Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

What are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis?

Some people think they know: "This is a sign of the End," they say. "It's all predicted in the book of Revelation."

Others disagree but are equally clear: "This is a call to repent. God is judging the world and through this disease he's telling us to change."

Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: "It's the fault of the Chinese, the government, the World Health Organization…"

N. T. Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he shows that a careful reading of the Bible and Christian history offers simple though profound answers to our many questions, including:

What should be the Christian response?

How should we think about God?

How do we live in the present?

Why should we lament?

What should we learn about ourselves?

How do we recover?

Written by one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars, God and the Pandemic will serve as your guide to read the events of today through the light of Jesus' death and resurrection.

Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel

Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!

We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he's discovered to change your mind and your life for the lon
g-term.

Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you:

    -Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire it

    -Identify the lies your enemy wants you to believe

    -Recognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinking

    -See how prayer and praise will transform your mind

    -Develop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts

God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.

Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin, Pat Barrett

I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like
But I've heard tender whispers of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you're pleased
And that I'm never alone

You're a Good, Good Father
It's who you are, It's who you are, It's who you are
And I'm loved by you
It's who I am, It's who I am, It's who I am

I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching
For answers only you can provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we, we say a word

You're a Good, Good Father
And I'm loved by you

You are perfect in all of your ways
Perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us

You are perfect in all of your ways

You're a Good, Good Father
It's who you are, It's who you are, It's who you are.
(Lyric of the song Good Good Father)

Chris Tomlin, who is cited as “the most sung songwriter in the world,” with 10 albums, 13 #1 radio singles, a Grammy Award, 21 Dove Awards, and two platinum and four gold albums to his credit needs no introduction. His fellow songwriter and Housefires frontman Pat Barrett is also a household name. And when the two come together for their first children’s picture book, Good Good Father, you can expect it to be delightful, stirring and soulful, drawing little hearts closer to God.

Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett is based on the song by the same name. It is colourfully designed for children but mature readers will derive much pleasure as well. Beautifully illustrated by Lorna Hussey, it is the story of a bear named Tucker and the townspeople. Through Tucker’s journey and that of the people, the book conveys the message that God truly is a good, good Father and He loves each and every one of them. The book will help little ones to better understand God’s love and that they are all precious in His sight.