Description

Countless believers are pursuing spiritual growth, only to repeatedly find themselves spinning their wheels and making no progress. Many are driven to just try harder. Others feel a growing sense of failure and distance from God. But for all involved, it's a frustrating cycle. What can we do when trying harder isn't working?

Author and pastor Alan Kraft invites us to be still...still enough to hear the twin melodies that comprise the good news of the gospel-- brokenness and faith. These core strains have the power to lift our exhausted heads so we may experience life to the full as Jesus promised.

Discover the power of a broken spirit, embrace the wonder of living by faith, and experience the joy found when you just stop trying.

Endorsements:

"The most readable, realistic, and biblically right-on discussion of spiritual formation I've read in a long time. I felt a weight lift as I read it and you will too."
Dr. Larry Crabb, speaker, founder of NewWay Ministries, and author of Shattered Dreams and The Pressure's Off

"If you want to understand how the joyous and dynamic life of a true disciple of Jesus can be experienced, here's the handbook."
Dr. Jack W. Hayford, president, International Foursquare Churches, chancellor, The King's College and Seminary, and founding pastor of The Church On The Way

"I highly recommend this book for every Christian pilgrim who wants to live a liberated, righteous and fruitful life by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit."
Dr. Neil T. Anderson, founder and president of Freedom in Christ Ministries

"In a very honest and compelling way, Alan Kraft shows us why believers still need the gospel every day. Good News for Those Trying Harder should help many people get off the performance treadmill in their relationship with God. I highly recommend it."
Dr. Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness

"God speaks through Alan Kraft, and his book made my "must read" list. This message is for every Christian, but especially for pastors and ministry leaders who sometimes serve out of their own efforts instead of relying on God's Spirit. This book brought me to tears more than once. Read it and let God refresh your faith."
Alan Nelson, executive editor Rev! Magazine and author of Me To We

"It is rare that I have gained as much helpful insight for my spiritual life in one book. Alan's illustrations and practical advice were striking. Many of his ideas were so thought provoking that I would lay down the book and pray. The entire book was refreshing and caused me to relax, sit back, and ponder the beauty of Christ."
Bill Hull, author of Choose the Life: Exploring a Faith That Embraces Discipleship

"I sure wish more pastors were willing to be as honest and forthright as Alan Kraft. Too often the Biblical realities of our spiritual battle are hidden behind cliches and facades designed to make us-and even God-somehow look better. As a result, the real message of the gospel gets lost. Alan calls us to get off the treadmill of fleshly effort disguised as godly discipline and scurry back to the power of the simple gospel; a gospel that is not just the starting point, but the context of the entire race."
Dr. Larry Osborne, author and pastor of North Coast Church

"Alan Kraft has captured in a fresh way the essence of gospel transformation, hearing the melody of brokenness and faith as we practice living in His Presence. I was refreshed and renewed as I read this book."
William J. Hamel, president of the Evangelical Free Church of America

About the Author

Alan Kraft is the pastor of Christ Community Church in Greeley, Colorado. He Graduated with honors from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Alan and his wife, Raylene, have four children.