headers_0011_Layer 7.jpg
Suggested Reading
Everybody's Normal 'Til You Get to Know Them PDF Print E-mail
by John Ortberg
Since Christians often talk about community as one of their highest ideals it is shocking when they realize that, as Henri Nouwen insightfully noted, "Community is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives." Fortunately, John Ortberg shares our passion for community and is able to teach us how to live with and love one another. With the insight of a counselor and the heart of a pastor, Ortberg has written one of the best contemporary considerations of community.
 
Uprising PDF Print E-mail
by Erwin McManus
You were in God's imagination before you were ever born. All the talent, gifting, and creativity you possess was placed in you by God Himself. Can you imagine the things you could do, the impact you could have on the world, if you tapped into the dreams God has for your life? In Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul, Erwin Raphael McManus boldly invites you to join the revolution. He illuminates the desperate heart cry of every human being - "I want to live!" - and then serves as a guide on a quest to answer that cry. Find your true purpose and destiny in the pursuit of the passion and character of God. Be a part of the revolution that changes a life of limitation and mediocrity into one of passion and character...a radical revolt that will forever change the world!
 
God Is Closer Than You Think PDF Print E-mail
by John Ortberg
God loves to connect with ordinary people. In Genesis, He spoke not only with Abraham, the forefather of our faith, but He also spoke with Hagar, a lowly Egyptian slave. Likewise, after his resurrection, Jesus appeared not only to Mary but also to a couple of unknown disciples on a dusty road to Emmaus. In God is Closer Than You Think, John Ortberg will enable you to realize God's presence in your life and enter into a more fulfilling relationship with Him. Take this opportunity to open your eyes to God's presence!
 
Justice In the Burbs PDF Print E-mail
by Will & Lisa Samson
In the suburban world of nice homes, neat lawns, and new cars, it can be easy to forget about social justice issues. Life keeps us busy, and the poor and disenfranchised of our world are invisible as we go from our garage to our workplace and back again. But suburbanites can be a force for social justice in the world. In this unique book, readers will take a journey with a young couple from the 'burbs as they learn to notice and act on the issues of justice that abound no matter where you live. This engaging narrative helps readers kiss apathy and ignorance goodbye in favor of a life of concern and action in order to help our fellow human beings.
 
Wild At Heart PDF Print E-mail
by John Eldredge
Dare to be the man God created you to be: passionate, adventurous, and free! In this provocative look at Christian manhood, Eldredge challenges you to abandon passivity and actively pursue the dreams God has given you. Encouragement for every man who wants to walk the road least taken and important insights for the woman who loves him!
 
This Beautiful Mess PDF Print E-mail
by Rick McKinley
When Jesus announced, “the kingdom of God is at hand,” what did He mean? Uncover the reality of the kingdom of God and what it might look like if followers of Christ practiced its in-breaking presence. What happens when we view life through the lens of the kingdom? How does the beauty of Jesus’ reign break into the mess of our broken lives and world? What if we lived as though a world other than this one was here today? This Beautiful Mess launches a paradigm-shifting journey inviting us to experience the kingdom of God in the ordinary miracle of our everyday lives.
 


watershed: a community church in Stoughton, Wisconsin

808 Valley View Drive  |  Stoughton, WI 53589  |  608.347.7705