Christian Living

A great challenge to get out of the spiritual comfort zone to find a fulfilled and fulfilling faith. In response to a deep crisis of faith in the West, Johannes Hartl encourages readers to reject a feel-good Christianity, superficial answers and shallow conceptions of God, but instead to grasp hold of genuine faith and rediscover a sense of wonder.

Life is messy. Just look at the Old Testament story of Joseph. He was tossed in a pit, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten, and dismissed. But Joseph's story contains an audacious promise: Whatever mess you face, God will use it for good. He did for Joseph, and he will for you. Trust in him.

Meeting the Man of Sorrows Where We Need Him Most We all long for a life worth living. So when we receive news of a frightening diagnosis, suffer heartbreaking loss in our family life, or get trapped in a cycle of our own sin, we might wonder about God. Where is he when we need him most? With wisdom from Isaiah 57:15, Good News at Rock Bottom helps readers discover that Jesus is hard to find in the comfortable lives we prefer. Instead, he meets us at rock bottom—where he is waiting for us with open arms. With grace and empathy, author Ray Ortlund opens a door for readers to go deeper with God and get closer to faithful friends amid life’s inevitable uncertainties. After a while, readers may realize that being at rock bottom with Jesus is more fulfilling than a comfortable life on their own.