Audiobooks narrated by Steven Grimsley

Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope During Hard Times

In times of suffering, simple answers often ring empty and hollow--so how can you find hope in hard times? Learn how to survive the difficult seasons with the comfort and of God's constancy. With sensitive, practical advice, Henri Nouwen gently points you towards a life that is grounded in God's companionship and rooted within eternal hope. In this newly formatted edition, Turn My Mourning into Dancing discusses five movements we experience during hard times: - From Our Little Selves to a Larger World - From Holding Tight to Letting Go - From Fatalism to Hope - From Manipulation to Love - From a Fearful Death to a Joyous Life Nouwen has discovered that healing begins with taking our pain out of its toxic isolation and seeing our sufferings in communion with all humanity and all creation. He teaches us that our little lives participate in something much larger. Turn My Mourning into Dancing is compelling reading for: - Those looking for growth and insight amid life's hard and harsh moments - Anyone grieving and searching for reassurance - Anyone who has experienced a loss or betrayal Though it may not last forever, grief is a gradual, organic process that changes a person permanently. Nouwen guides you during your hard times toward answers and hope--hope that allows you to dance even through the darkest night.

Henri Nouwen (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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Truly Free: Breaking the Snares That So Easily Entangle

An important reminder on what keeps us from being truly free Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (Matthew 28:18). As believers, we have Christ and never need to be afraid. Yet it's also true that we are not immune to the effects of evil. Christ has conquered sin and death, but in his infinite wisdom-for reasons that are often difficult for us to understand-evil is still permitted to exist. Even if we're saved and trust in Christ, we may still find areas in which we just can't get victory. Maybe it's a sin we've confessed again and again or a constant struggle with depression, anger, or lust. These long-imbedded patterns of shameful living continue to entangle us day after day, month after month, and even year after year. In Finally Free best-selling author Robert Morris invites us into a glorious truth-that the promise of being set free from the slavery of sin is a promise to be set free completely. Although evil is real and Christians can be oppressed by it, we have the promise that the one who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Jesus saves us, trains us to resist the power of evil, and delivers us from anything that holds us back. With Jesus, we can be finally free forever.

Robert Morris, Steven Grimsley (Author), Stephen Roy Grimsley, Steven Grimsley, Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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Then Sings My Soul: 52 Hymns that Inspire Joyous Prayer

A year of reflection and inspiration through the most beloved hymns, based on the bestselling Then Sings My Soul series. Pastor Rob Morgan's inimitable style will help people reacquaint themselves with the hymns of the faithful. His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations. Hymns speak to our soul and add depth and meaning as we worship God through song. This year-long devotional shares the emotion behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history--not only the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns but also the people whose faith has been transformed by reading, hearing, and singing the songs. Designed to be personally reflective and inspire prayer, each week-long experience allows listeners to experience the hymn through reflection questions, prayer prompts, historic quotes, and historical background. The music and lyrics for each hymn are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Robert J. Morgan (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories

Rob Morgan's inimitable style will help people reacquaint themselves with the hymns of the faithful. His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations. Don't look for a dry recounting of boring stories. These devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history -- the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns and the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing the songs. Designed to be personally reflective, these stories speak to your soul and add depth and meaning as you worship God through song. Great for devotionals, teaching illustrations, introductory remarks for song leaders and music ministers. Words and music to each hymn are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Robert J. Morgan (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs

New York Times best-selling author and leadership expert John Maxwell offers practical insight into learning how to lead the person who matters most—yourself. The path to leadership begins with a question only few of us ask: How do I lead myself? John Maxwell presents twenty-six insights, not just for those who aspire to positions of leadership but also for veteran leaders who aim to build and improve upon the steps that led them to the front of the line. Sound leadership will impact any endeavor, but sound leaders are prepared for risk—and importantly, failure—just as they point the way toward achievement. With application exercises and a “Mentoring Moment” to accompany each chapter, The Leadership Handbook presents a road map for a path many may cross but few choose to follow. “A leader,” counsels Maxwell, “never has to recover from a good start.”

John C. Maxwell, Steven Grimsley (Author), Steven Grimsley, Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies about God that Sound Like the Truth

Not every lie sounds untrue. Some lies are repeated so often they seem to be common sense. That's why lies about God are so dangerous. The Gospel According to Satan examines eight lies the enemy wants us to believe and provides eight lines of counterattack against them. The lies include: God just wants you to be happy;you only live onceyou need to live your truth; andjust let go and let God.Jared C. Wilson reveals why these lies appeal to us, shows how they harm us, and provides ways to counteract them. We can renounce Satan's counterfeit gospel, but first we must see it for what it is. Accompanying charts are available in the audiobook companion PDF download. 'Enumerates the major ways the Devil uses his cunning and calculating ways of luring us off the narrow road of God's grace. We will all do well to read this book and confront the lies we are being sold.'--Kyle Idleman, senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church and author of Not a Fan and Don't Give Up 'A unique, compelling, and even witty look at the devil's current greatest hits--lies we urgently need to unmask.' --Sam Allberry, speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and author of 7 Myths About Singleness and Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? 'One of the most thought-provoking writers in the Christian world today... He doesn't just describe the tantalizing falsehoods of our age, he exposes how they've slithered into our hearts.'--Matt Smethurst, managing editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of Before You Open Your Bible

Jared C. Wilson (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Gift of Forgiveness

In this book, Charles Stanley, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our day, describes the key to personal and even world peace. Stanley points out that there is no sin so shockingly evil it blocks God's forgiveness nor so trivial it negates the need for God's mercy and shares the specifics of how to go about receiving and giving forgiveness. The Gift of Forgiveness reflects the heart of Stanley's teaching ministry. In this markedly helpful audiobook, he addresses such questions as how to practice a life of forgiveness in all your relationships and how to make forgiveness an ongoing, practical experience in your life. Reflection questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Charles F. Stanley (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives

The Emotionally Healthy Church, Expanded Edition, the newly updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking bestseller The Emotionally Healthy Church, features a fuller, deeper look at the six principles contained in the original and includes a crucial, additional chapter: Slow Down to Lead with Integrity. New Life Fellowship in Queens, New York, had it all: powerful teaching, dynamic ministries, an impressive growth rate, and a vision to do great works for God. Things looked good-but beneath the surface, circumstances were more than just brewing. They were about to boil over, forcing Peter Scazzero to confront needs in his church and himself that went deeper than he'd ever imagined. What he learned about the vital link between emotional health, relational depth, and spiritual maturity can shed new light on painful problems in your own church. In this revised and expanded edition of his Gold Medallion Award-winning book, Scazzero shares refreshing new insights and a different and challenging slant on what it takes to lead your congregation to wholeness and maturity in Christ. Our churches are in trouble, says Scazzero. They are filled with people who are: unsure how to biblically integrate anger, sadness, and other emotions defensive, incapable of revealing their weaknesses threatened by or intolerant of different viewpoints zealous about ministering at church but blind to their spouses' loneliness at home so involved in "serving" that they fail to take care of themselves prone to withdraw from conflict rather than resolve it Sharing from New Life Fellowship's painful but liberating journey, Scazzero reveals exactly how the truth can and does make you free-not just superficially, but deep down. This expanded edition of The Emotionally Healthy Church not only takes the original six principles further and deeper, but also adds a seventh crucial principle. You'll acquire knowledge and tools that can help you and others: look beneath the surface of problems break the power of past wounds, failures, sins, and circumstances live a life of brokenness and vulnerability recognize and honor personal limitations and boundaries embrace grief and loss make incarnation your model to love others slow down to lead with integrity This new edition shares powerful insights on how contemplative spirituality can help you and your church slow down-an integral key to spiritual and emotional health. The Emotionally Healthy Church, Expanded Edition includes story after story of people at New Life whose lives have been changed by the concepts in this book. Open these pages and find out how your church can turn a new corner on the road to spiritual maturity.

Peter Scazzero, Warren Bird (Author), Steven Grimsley, Tom Casaletto (Narrator)

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The Emotionally Healthy Church, Updated and Expanded Edition: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actua

This revised and expanded edition of Peter Scazzero’s award-winning book not only takes the original six principles for cultivating spiritual and emotional health in your church further and deeper, but he also adds a seventh principle to show you as a church leader how to slow down to lead with integrity.

Peter Scazzero, Warren Bird (Author), Steven Grimsley, Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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Supernatural Power for Everyday People: Experiencing God's Extraordinary Spirit in Your Ordinary Lif

Acclaimed writer and pastor Jared C. Wilson reveals how God has a plan for you that involves doing the ordinary, mundane stuff of life in a supernatural way. Would it change your life to know that there is a way to live your everyday life supernaturally? Most of us would say "yes," and Jared C. Wilson's new book reveals how. For the homemaker wondering how to get through the stress of washing dishes and making meals nobody seems to appreciate; for the cubicle jockey punching her time-card every day wondering if what she does really matters; for the teacher or leader wondering if he is making an impact; for the student afraid of the future; for every believer struggling to get through daily life, Supernatural Power for Everyday People offers the hope of meaning and purpose, and also the promise of power. We can get beyond just "getting by." We can prevail and live a life of far more joy, contentment, and peace than we ever thought possible. A practical book written in a devotional tone, Supernatural Power for Everyday People shows readers how to rely more fully on the power of the Holy Spirit for growth and satisfaction in their lives.

Jared C. Wilson, Steven Grimsley (Author), Steven Grimsley, Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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Strengths Based Marriage: Build a Stronger Relationship by Understanding Each Other's Gifts

Allan Kelsey, Jimmy Evans, Steven Grimsley (Author), Jason Blain Carson, Jason Carson, Steven Grimsley, Steven Roy Grimsley (Narrator)

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Seek to Be Wise: Finding Extraordinary Wisdom in Everyday Life

We’re all looking for answers. We just need to open our eyes to the world around us to find them. Author Chess Britt shares a delightful personal collection of down-to-earth maxims with one clear agenda: to inspire us to search for truth and wisdom. If we actively seek wisdom, says Britt, we’re bound to live our happiest and most productive lives. The best part is that we don’t have to look far. Truth and wisdom are often right under our noses in our everyday lives. And when we seek wisdom and learn from it, we’ll be ready not only to grab life’s opportunities, but to meet the challenges we will inevitably face. Britt believes in us and in our ability to carry out the search, and his encouraging words and (often humorous) stories contain an uplifting message about recognizing, embracing, and valuing those searches. The maxims—with titles like “Live to Love and Love to Live” and “It’s Going to Be Okay” explore topics such as making the most of our time with other people, why anger is our enemy, the importance of patience, and even why we shouldn’t waste precious time lying in bed when there are things to be done—guide with a gentle hand. Britt’s suggestions are offered without judgment and have something to say to people of all ages, from all walks of life. If after reading the maxims, we want to alter our present course, the author offers questions to ponder on how to move forward. Britt’s life experiences and faith guide him in this thoughtful and generous book you’ll want to experience and share with anyone looking for answers.

Chess Britt (Author), Steven Grimsley (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Steven Grimsley