Om sårbarhet är ett tecken på andlig mognad varför bär vi ändå masker som döljer vårt rätta ansikte? Varför ser vi ofta kristna människor utan trovärdighet? Hur finner man äkthet i sitt liv? I den här boken betonar Bill Hybels att äkthet, öppenhet o…
How to gain traction when you're out of control.If you drive anywhere in the snow belt, you probably know the feeling: rear wheels fishtailing, steering useless, brakes ineffective-you're out of control. The good news is, life doesn't have to be lik…
Han säger själv: "Utan överdrift har förmågan att urskilja gudomlig vägledning räddat mig från ett tråkigt och självdestruktivt liv. Guds tilltal i precis rätt tid har lett mig att slå in på nya vägar, räddat mig från frestelser och gett mig ny kraf…
ARE YOU READY TO CELEBRATE? A stadium full of football fans jump to their feet and cheer with deafening volume when a game-winning pass is caught. Family members gather every year to give gifts and sing choruses of Happy Birthday. Friends congregate…
The book you hold resonates with this conviction: that leaders such as you have the potential to be the most influential forces on planet Earth. Yours is the staggering responsibility and the matchless privilege of rallying believers and mobilizing…
You probably don't think of yourself as an evangelist.Most Christians would rather leave evangelism to a select few with "special talent" for outreach. But when Christ gave the command to spread the Gospel, He gave it to us all. Because He knew we'd…
Evangelism doesn't have to be frustrating or intimidating. Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg believe that effectively communicating our faith in Christ should be the most natural thing in the world. We just need encouragement and direction. In Becomin…
The path to satisfying relationships is clear. And rarely taken. We all long for close relationships. Bonds so secure that we can be completely honest and vulnerable. But often, we keep our relationships at a safe-and shallow-level. We avoid the ris…
Today's velocity of life can consume and control us ...until a breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That's where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don't really matter, we sacrifice the things t…
This is a DVD based on Bill Hybels' groundbreaking book, Simplify. The book and participant's guide are available separately. Today's velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until a breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That's…
Team up with God for the project of your life.Right now, God is ready to transform your life. But He wants your partnership. The strength and guidance for transformation come from Him-but the "green light" can only come from you.Transformation will…
MOVE PAST "GOOD ENOUGH" TO EXCELLENTJesus modeled an excellent life. No person has ever lived with greater passion and love. When it was time to go to the cross, Jesus walked the hill of Calvary with excellent compassion and grace. Those who follow…
In a society where "upward mobility" is the highest goal, Bill Hybels asks a tough question: Do Christians place God's desires first-or their own? In Descending into Greatness, Hybels and writer Rob Wilkins take the example of Christ's downward jour…
Discover the joy of serving others.How can you identify full devoted followers of Christ? Their servant lifestyle gives them away! In our "me-first" culture, servanthood is the earmark of men and women who have discovered the joy of giving. But the…
Overscheduled. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Too familiar? You are living at a velocity you know deep down is unsustainable. Your life is off course - too crammed with busyness, too out of focus. You keep waiting for things to get better,…
How do you hand the tough challenges of parenting?Parenting. Nothing gives us more joy-or greater challenges. "How do I balance my work and family time? What's the best way to handle my teenager's attitude? Can I do a better job of raising my kids?"…
Here's help to get over life's 20-foot walls.A career blow, panic attacks, overwhelming grief, sexual temptation, even plain old apathy-life's tough challenges take many forms. Following Jesus doesn't guarantee immunity. Rather, it offers growth and…
Jesus is someone you need to know.Teacher. Physician. Servant. Shepherd. King. Jesus filled each of these roles in His walk on earth-revealing in them all a richly accessible identification with our humanity in His role as a Man. In Jesus, you'll ex…
During the last hours of his life, Jesus climbed a hill called Golgotha. It was the place where common criminals were executed. The lamb of God was forced to carry his own cross up his final hill. Jesus knows what an overwhelming incline feels like.…
Overscheduled. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Too familiar? You are living at a velocity you know deep down is unsustainable. Your life is off course -- too crammed with busyness, too out of focus. You keep waiting for things to get better,…
It's time to make time for God. The Creator of the universe wants to have a dynamic relationship with you. The key is prayer. Authentic, courageous, direct communication with God. Each session in Prayer will give you a new window of insight. You'll…
Uuvuttavaa. Ylivoimaista. Mahdoton ehtiä. Kuulostaako tutulta? Kiivastahtinen elämä voi kuluttaa ja hallita meitä, kunnes tappotahti alkaa tuntua normaalilta. Entä jos elämäsi näyttäisi erilaiselta? Entä jos voisit olla varma siitä, että elät siten…
Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Today's velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until our breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That's where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that kee…
FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE USA. Full-throttle faith resides in fully yielded hearts. In The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, Bill Hybels reveals the attitudes and actions that help us hear directly from heaven as we nav…
In the labyrinth of life, we need practical and clear directions for making wise, Christ-honoring decisions. Which way do we go at the crossroads -- left, right, straight, or backtrack? What instructions does God offer to guide us along the way? The…
Over one million people have experienced the groundbreaking evangelism training course Becoming a Contagious Christian - a proven resource designed to equip believers for relational evangelism. Now revised and updated, it avoids stereotyped approach…
Bill Hybels ist nun schon seit mehr als drei Jahrzehnten Hauptpastor der Willow Creek Community Church. Im Laufe der Zeit hat er grundlegende Prinzipien des Führens aufgestellt, die er in diesem Buch auf unterhaltsame Weise vermittelt. Das Beso…
One of the church's primary responsibilities is to foster genuine spiritual growth in people's lives. Today's pastors bring tremendous effort and passion to this task, but they are often disappointed by people who sit in the pews for years, knowing…
Be set free to pursue God's purpose for your life. God wants to set you free. No more bondage. No more fear. No more living as a slave to sin. Sound like a dream? God is in the business of making these kinds of dreams a reality. He is committed to g…
Reap the rewards of close bonds with others.All of us hunger for genuine community-for meaningful relationships in our lives. Without community, we wither inside. Deep, transparent relationships help us grow into all God created us to be. In Communi…
Denne boken er et solid verktøy mot målet om å leve enklere! Hvor lenge er det siden du hadde pusterom i hverdagen, der timeplanen var ryddet og dine relasjoner var i balanse? Hvor lenge er det siden du virkelig kjente fred, hadde overskudd og var i…
EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF FOLLOWING GOD'S WAYSMy will be done? Or, "Thy will be done." Every day you have the freedom to set your own course. Follow God's clear direction. Or go your own way. It's one of the most important choices you will ever make…
Building on the solid foundation laid in Becoming a Contagious Christian, Just Walk Across the Room signals the next era in personal evangelism. Pastor Bill Hybels's firm conviction is that the highest value in personal evangelism is being attuned t…
There are no discount character stores.Courage. Discipline. Confidence. Patience. Endurance. Contentment. They're qualities that can take a lifetime to acquire. Qualities money can't buy. But here's good news: God says you can have them all!In Chara…
This book was written as a guide to help present the training course which has allowed many churches to experience incredible growth. It provides ideas on how to train believers to fulfill the Great Commission and the enlargement of the Kingdom. The…
The floodwaters of life are rising; the current races faster. You feel yourself slipping. You need a secure foothold . . . and you need it now! We have all experienced the heart-pounding feeling of losing our stability in the storms of life. We want…
FILL YOUR TANK FOR THE JOURNEY AHEADDuring the last hours of his life, Jesus climbed a hill called Golgotha. It was the place where common criminals were executed. The savior of the world willingly carried his own cross up that final hill. Jesus kno…
Discover the joys of authentic Christianity. God wants you to enjoy close relationships with other believers and with Himself. Relationships that are honest and open, where you can share your successes and failures and remain confidant of being love…
Rediscovering Church is the candid story of Willow Creek Community Church's phenomenal growth, from 100 members meeting in a Palatine, Illinois, movie theater to its present Sunday morning attendance of 15,000. Bill Hybels and his wife, Lynne, tell…
The best leaders not only lead well but also reflect on their leadership long enough and thoughtfully enough to articulate the philosophies that cause them to do so. Whether serving in the marketplace or in ministry, as executives or rank-and-file e…
Face the Tough Times with Confidence The question is not, "Will I face challenges?" The issue is, "How will I deal with the tough times that come my way?" No one travels far down the road without confronting the sobering reality that life can be har…
The essentials of faith. You can build a life on them.Like a house built on a firm foundation, the Christian faith is founded on some key, enduring truths. Do you know what they are? If not, you owe it to yourself to find out whether you're building…
Come Close and Meet the One Who Loves You How do you jog your memory and restore your vision of God? A fresh encounter! Look into the face of the Father and see him smile with delight as he gazes adoringly at you. Open your eyes and stand amazed at…
Discover an identity that fits you for kingdom service.As a Christian, you have received more than God's forgiveness. You also have a brand new identity! You are a new creation in Christ, with fresh and exciting privileges and responsibilities. And…
Six-session small group studies to build true community within the church and among the world. Sermon on the Mount 1: In this greatest of all sermons, Jesus inspires, encourages, and challenges us to love God and love others in fresh and practical w…
