Edwards, Jonathan
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What Happens When We Worship
Many churchgoers assume that worship is inherently boring, something we need to make exciting. But as Jonathan Landry Cruse shows, churchgoing only seems monotonous and mundane because our eyes are blinded to the supernatural wonder that is taking place all around us.
In this book, Cruse helps us perceive the significance of worship and guides us through the spiritual actions of a worship service. Once you recognize how God is doing something to us and for us and through us in each element of the service, Lord’s Day worship will become the highlight of your week!
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The Christian's True Identity
With its identity politics, numerous gender identity options, “selfies,” and “you-do-you” mentality, society emphasizes individualism, but it seems like people are having a harder time than ever figuring out who they are. The problem is, they are looking for their identity in the wrong places.
Are you seeking your identity in relationships, a career, family, race, gender expression, or other circumstances—and feeling dissatisfied? Then this book is for you.
Author Jonathan Landry Cruse offers a fresh, sometimes witty, truly radical, freeing answer to the important question of who you are and helps you understand what the Bible has to say about everything you need for a lasting, fulfilling identity that is found outside of you and in Christ.
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The Character of Christ
Most experienced Christians are familiar with the Fruit of the Spirit listed in the apostle Paul's Letter to the Galatians where we read of qualities like love, peace, and patience. These are considered both gracious marks of true Christian character and ideals to aim for.
But what do they look like when lived to the fullest?
Jonathan Cruse answers this question by studying the fullness of the Fruit of the Spirit in the life of Christ. In a warm and engaging style, Jonathan examines these godly attributes in the Lord’s example and compares them with our own faltering efforts at holiness – yet in a way that brings hope, not frustration.
We learn that only the power of God himself can truly conform us to Christ. The work is his, not ours — and this is good news for all those who yearn for greater sanctification.
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About the Author
JONATHAN LANDRY CRUSE studied theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is an author, hymnwriter, and the pastor of Community Presbyterian Church (O.P.C.) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Jonathan’s books include What Happens When We Worship, The Christian’s True Identity, and Hymns of Devotion