{"product_id":"impossible-christianity-why-following-jesus-does-not-mean-you-have-to-change-the-world-be-an-expert-in-everything-accept-spiritual-failure-9781433585340","title":"Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure,","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopelessly Crushing and Complex \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe apostle Paul described the Christian life as a race, but to many believers it feels more like a punishing obstacle course. Fearing they'll never be able to do enough or give enough or be enough, they see themselves as spiritual failures. But Scripture offers good news: even in ordinary life, Christians can be faithful, fruitful, and pleasing to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eImpossible Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e reassures readers that they don't need to feel a collective sense of guilt for sins in the past and solve every societal problem in the present. Through biblical wisdom and engaging personal stories, Kevin DeYoung challenges the misconception that we need 40 hours in the day just to be good Christians. By reflecting on what Jesus actually taught about Christian discipleship, readers will be newly encouraged to pursue single-minded devotion to God and find lasting joy in a life of sincere and simple obedience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBy Bestselling Writer Kevin DeYoung: \u003c\/strong\u003e Author of books including \u003cem\u003eThe Biggest Story\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eJust Do Something\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eCrazy Busy\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplicable: \u003c\/strong\u003e Written in a conversational tone, this book addresses Christian life issues including guilt, corporate responsibility, personal disciplines, assurance of salvation, and righteousness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOffers Strength for Weary Christians: \u003c\/strong\u003e Helps believers answer the question, \u003cem\u003eCan we please God and live a happy life in this anxious age?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKevin DeYoung \u003c\/strong\u003e(PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including \u003cem\u003eJust Do Something\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eImpossible Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eThe Biggest Story Bible Storybook\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin's work can be found on clearlyreformed.org. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621210263826,"sku":"9781433585340","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_731f0d51-25dd-44ca-a2a4-ada254ce3ac5.jpg?v=1732583107","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/impossible-christianity-why-following-jesus-does-not-mean-you-have-to-change-the-world-be-an-expert-in-everything-accept-spiritual-failure-9781433585340","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}