{"product_id":"the-new-believers-guide-to-the-christian-life-what-will-change-what-wont-and-why-it-matters-9780764218361","title":"The New Believer's Guide to the Christian Life: What Will Change, What Won't, and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat Life as a Christian Really Looks Like \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew believers need to know what to expect. While many books cover the nuts and bolts of new faith--how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to find a church--in this book, Alex Early focuses on issues of the heart. What are Christians supposed to feel? What happens when they sin? What does God want from them? Designed to challenge and reassure, this book gives a realistic depiction of the Christian life, and includes such topics as how to rest in God's love, what forgiveness looks like when you blow it, what it means to find your identity in Christ, and how to pray with honesty and transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod isn't surprised when we struggle, and although being in a relationship with God is amazing, he never promised that this life would be easy. He can handle \"real\" people, and he pours out his reckless love regardless of what we do or think on any given day. We all need to be reminded of this, but especially those new to the faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is ideal for new believers, but seasoned Christians should also have copies on hand to give away. Includes end-of-chapter questions and a \"Christianese to English\" glossary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Early \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Reckless Love of God \u003c\/i\u003eand serves Redemption Church in Seattle, Washington. Alex has been heavily involved in training church leaders both in the U.S. and abroad. He is a sought-after speaker and lives with his wife, Jana, and their two children in Seattle. Find out more at www.alxegesis.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bethany House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50845172793618,"sku":"9780764218361","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e742f699-7d14-433e-9533-0b84ad964f22.jpg?v=1737343032","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-new-believers-guide-to-the-christian-life-what-will-change-what-wont-and-why-it-matters-9780764218361","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}