David Powlison: 12 books

You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to say about our words. We are all counselors, whether we realize it or not! Speaking Truth in Love is a blueprint for communication that strengthens community in Christ....

Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, the essays delve into specific topics such as world...

In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more...

Sexuality was a part of God’s good creation from the beginning. But with sin came a world filled with sexual brokenness. Thankfully, God is always in the business of restoration. This book offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized, pointing us all to the grace...

Many popular views try to reduce the process of Christian growth to a single template: Remember past grace. Rehearse your identity in Christ. Avail yourself of the means of grace. Discipline yourself. But Scripture portrays the dynamics of sanctification in a rich variety of ways. No single factor,...

David Powlison, spiegandoci il decimo salmo, ci aiuta a capire il suo messaggio di angoscia e speranza. È mai possibile che un testo così antico possa aiutarci davvero nelle nostre sofferenze odierne? Sì, perché Dio vede e ascolta. Il male che altri ci fanno, Dio sa come trasformarlo in bene.

David Powlison esamina l’ira da vicino per aiutarci a capire cos’è e perché ci adiriamo. Ha individuato tre equivoci piuttosto comuni che ci rendono incapaci di combattere contro l’ira. Utilizzando l’illustrazione di ciò che avviene in un ingorgo del traffico, indaga sull’arroganza e sulle pretese del cuore dell’uomo che si celano dietro una tipica reazione di rabbia.

John Piper has had a profound impact on countless men and women over his nearly thirty years of ministry. From his online ministry with Desiring God to his preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist to his writing ministry in over thirty books, his faithful service has encouraged and challenged many...

As the shepherd of the flock, a pastor has many responsibilities–few as great as leading and training families. The pervasive attitude and beliefs of the world have only added stress and confusion to this task. Sixteen highly regarded men and women help bring clarity and guidance to this important...

Han sido muchos los pensadores cristianos que han reflexionado sobre psicología, entendiéndola como el esfuerzo de comprender el carácter y el comportamiento humano. Pero ¿cómo relacionar las creencias cristianas sobre las personas con lo que la versión laica de la psicología dice sobre ellas?...

The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still blush, we might blush at the words, "Rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love" (Proverbs 5:18-19). But, of course, sin...

Una vida de oración es una mirada honesta a las dificultades que hay para orar, a las oraciones sin respuesta y a los éxitos de la oración. El autor Paul Miller comparte sus percepciones y conclusiones sobre cómo conectar las piezas quebrantadas de su vida y permitir que la oración, aun la mal...