Unleashing Courageous Faith

A provocative challenge for men to discover and exercise masculine faith, expressed through Thumos--the Greek word "courage," leading to greater power, purpose, and integrity.

“An inspiring page-turner about faith . . . a masterfully written instruction manual for overcoming fear, a treasure trove of strategies for confidently navigating the path to success.” T.D. JAKES SR., CEO of TDJ Enterprises, LLP; senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, Inc.; and New York Times best-selling author When you feel like giving up, seek God and ask for Courageous Faith. Set-backs, failures, and fatigue impacts us all. And at times we don’t feel like going on. But we must! In this book you’ll discover faith-filled principles to use as a blueprint for perseverance, and a new definition of success for your life.

Courageous Faith presents an honest assessment of not only the joysof venturing out in faith toward God's call for our lives - but of the realand deep pains, frustrations, and losses one will likely experiencealong the way.

An invitation to be courageous is really an invitation to choose faith over fear. It's about unleashing the limitless wisdom and power of Almighty God through your willingness to yield and believe. As your faith grows in the One who is fighting your battles, your response to the world will increasingly shift from one of fear to those of courage.

For Christians, resistance is written right into our baptismal vows. Following Christ means resisting oppression and evil wherever we might find it. Doing that work requires us to first rise up, face our fears, and cultivate courage that can sustain us for the journey. Weaving together wisdom from sources as diverse as Reformed theology, recovery communities, social justice visionaries, and Twentieth Century history, Heath creates a way forward for those who wish to live lives of faithful, sustained, courageous resistance.

As trusted pastor Dr. Charles Stanley comes to the later years of his life, he is ready to share his personal story—on a more intimate level than ever before. As he walks us through his ups and downs, he shares how the biblical principles he’s taught all his life affected the way he’s actually lived. In this new book from Dr. Charles Stanley, he looks his readers in the eye and says, This is how my faith has worked for me at the most challenging times of my life and how it has led me to the victories God had in store for me. As Dr. Stanley looks back over his long life of ministry, he is now ready to share how his personal faith choices directed his every step. He shares how God walked with him through his most difficult days as a pastor when he faced internal conflict in a church he’d led for years. He gently shares painful family issues that brought him to his knees and taught him to look to God for answers when life wasn’t simple and trite answers didn’t work. Dr. Stanley reminds us that choosing to follow and obey God when life is hard can be both the toughest and best thing we’ll ever do. As Dr. Stanley reflects on the biblical teachings that have led him through his difficulties and joys, he always comes back to this principle: Do what God says is right and leave the consequences to Him—no matter what that means.

Do you want to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ? Do you want to overcome your fears and doubts, and face your challenges with confidence and faith? Do you want to use your gifts and talents to glorify God and bless others with your courage? Do you want to pursue the rewards that await those who live with courage, both in this life and in the life to come? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the secrets of courageous faith, based on biblical examples and teachings. You will learn how to: Tap into the ultimate source of courage: God himself, who is almighty, faithful, and loving. Follow the perfect model of courage: Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and rose again for our sake. Cultivate the fruit of courage: the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us and empowers us to live godly lives. Overcome the challenges of courage: trials, temptations, persecution, opposition, doubt, fear, and more. Express the courage in your daily life and relationships: witnessing, serving, giving, forgiving, and more. Pursue the rewards of courage: spiritual growth, personal fulfillment, divine favor, eternal life, and more. This book will inspire you, challenge you, equip you, and empower you to live with courageous faith. It will help you to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ. Courageous Faith: How to Live Boldly and Fearlessly in Jesus Christ.

Bestselling author of That's My Son now helps moms use their considerable influence to help their teenage sons become good men.