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Revelation: Applications For The Modern Christian
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Revelation will challenge the reader to think of the present in light of the foretold return of King Jesus. Filled with applications and challenges for living out our faith, readers will experience a call to choose a side in the battle to come. Then, in an outpouring of love, begin to experience the wonder of God as He invites us to follow Him each and every day… until His imminent return!
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Basic Christianity series
The Basic Christianity Series is a collection of accessible, Scripture-rooted books designed to help readers understand the core truths of the Christian faith and learn how to live them out with clarity, humility, and love.
Whether read individually or as a growing collection, the Basic Christianity Series is intended for personal study, small groups, and anyone seeking a thoughtful, approachable guide to the Christian faith.
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AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2026
Basic Christianity: Foundations of Faith for Following Jesus Today
What does it really mean to follow Jesus today?
For many people, Christianity feels confusing, overwhelming, or even misrepresented. Some grew up in church but were never taught the foundations of their faith. Others are curious about Jesus but unsure where to begin.
Basic Christianity was written to answer those questions with clarity, honesty, and hope.
Drawing from Scripture, church history, and pastoral experience, this book explores the core truths of the Christian faith, not as abstract theology, but as a living invitation to know God, live in freedom, and grow into the likeness of Jesus.
In this book, you’ll explore:
Who God is, and why the gospel centers on love and rescue
What it means to be saved, and why grace changes everything
Why following Jesus is not about fear or perfection, but transformation
Written for both lifelong churchgoers and honest seekers, Basic Christianity presents faith as a journey of the heart, one shaped by Scripture, community, and the steady pursuit of God.
This book is for you if:
You want a clearer understanding of the Christian faith
You’ve asked, “What does it really mean to be a Christian?”
You’re returning to faith after distance or doubt
Whether read alone, in a small group, or alongside Scripture, Basic Christianity offers a grounded starting point for following Jesus today.
AVAILABLE IN MAY 2026
Basic Christianity: Living Out a Faith That Works - A Bible Study Through the Book of James
What does real faith look like when life gets hard?
In a world full of noise, division, and empty belief, the Book of James delivers a clear and challenging message: faith that does not move us to action is not real faith at all.
In Basic Christianity: Living Out a Faith That Works, readers are guided through James’s practical, sometimes uncomfortable, and deeply hope-filled teaching on what it means to follow Jesus with integrity. This book bridges the gap between what Christians say they believe and how they actually live, calling readers to become doers of the Word, not just hearers.
Written with pastoral warmth and biblical depth, this book explores essential questions every believer must face:
What am I really placing my faith in?
How does faith shape the way I treat others?
Why does favoritism undermine genuine Christianity?
What does it mean to live out faith through obedience and love?
How do faith and good works fit together without contradiction?
Basic Christianity: Living Out a Faith That Works is not about moral perfection or political alignment. It is about trusting God completely and allowing that trust to shape how we live, love, and serve in a broken world.
If you are ready to move beyond belief as an idea and embrace faith as a way of life, this book will challenge, encourage, and call you forward.
Other Books by Michael J. Chanley
God Called Love: Experience Love In An Anxious World Needing Grace
Pre-order the new book, releasing globally October 20, 2025.
God Called Love invites readers on a journey to understand divine love and to abandon worldly anxieties. Drawing from the Gospel of John, this book emerged from a personal quest to grasp God's perfect love and a desire to share it with others. It aims to challenge and inspire both new believers and seasoned followers seeking to deepen their walk in the Way of Jesus Christ.
Experiencing God Called Love: 5 Week Journal on God's Love & Spiritual Practices Guidebook
God’s Word declares perfect love for all, yet we navigate a world rife with anxiety, smothered in despair, and surrounded by distractions and disasters. Amidst this, we learn in 1 John that “God is love.” This foundational truth invites us to discover the grace-filled love of God. It challenges us to pursue a God synonymous with a perfect form of love, capable of helping us see beyond ourselves and into eternity.
This journal is equipped to guide you in discovering, or rediscovering, God’s love.
Inside, you will find:
35 Day Bible Study on New Testament verses that highlight God’s perfect, (agape) love
5 Week Prayer and Fasting journal with guided pages.
Spiritual Practices Guidebook with a section on how to pray.
New Testament reading plan
Excerpts from “God Called Love: Experience Love, In An Anxious World, Needing Grace.
Experiencing God Called Love personalizes your journey to explore God’s perfect love and to reject the anxious desires of this world. Whether you use this resource as an individual or in a small group setting, you will be invited into a deeper awareness of God’s perfect love!
Hope & Honeybees - Lessons of Faith from a Local Beekeeper
To produce a single pound of honey, honeybees will visit as many as 2 million flowers and travel a distance equal to three trips around the Earth. As they work, danger lurks along the way. Natural and environmental threats, coupled with an exhausting workload, make their lives challenging. Yet, despite despairing circumstances, the bees persevere.
Through their inspirational example, bees teach us about hope.
Chasing WHALES - A Spiritual Dive with Jonah
Have you been struggling to study the Bible?
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in your ability to discern God's will?
Has your faith walk hit a bit of a low point?
This book will teach you about the incredible "story behind the story" from the Book of Jonah. As you dive in, you'll discover the relevance of Jonah's rebellious story to today's world; and, you will also:
learn how to study the Bible
grow in your ability to discern God's will
practice spiritual disciplines
learn how to pray & fast
develop a deeper understanding of scripture
be challenged to apply God's Word to your life in the most practical and tangible ways
Escape - The Traps of Christianity
Discover an escape from the traps of the Christian faith.
Uncover the story of rebellion, apathy, denial, and anger as we unpack their Biblical history
Learn ways to avoid falling into common pitfalls and mistakes for people of faith
Practice spiritual development as we learn about transformation, passion, faith, and love
The Companion Journal to Escape - The Traps of Christianity
This journal is designed to help you get the most out of your spiritual development journey. It includes additional resources including the following:
Group discussion questions for each part of the book.
Journal prompts to guide you in the spiritual practices.
Opportunities to grow in your faith as you incorporate this resource into your devotional time.
Get the most out of your experience by taking a few moments at the end of each section to journal your thoughts and take notes. Then, record your progress as you engage your faith in a new way.
Discover an escape from the traps of Christian faith.
Uncover the story of rebellion, apathy, denial, and anger as we unpack their Biblical history
Learn ways to avoid falling into common pitfalls and mistakes for people of faith
Practice spiritual development as we learn about transformation, passion, faith, and love
The Art of Parenting - Nurturing Happy, Confident, and Resilient Children
The Art of Parenting: Nurturing Happy, Confident, and Resilient Children – the ultimate guidebook for modern parents looking to raise successful and fulfilled children. This collaboration between a pastor and cutting-edge AI technology is filled with practical advice, real-life examples, and proven strategies that will help you cultivate positive values and behaviors in your children, build strong relationships, and navigate the challenges of modern parenting.
An unprecedented collaboration of 35 remarkable ministers, teachers, leaders and thinkers, blending their ideas on how you can connect FAMILY + CHURCH. This all-star team includes: Michael Chanley, Reggie Joiner, Jim Wideman, Brian Haynes, Fred Stoeker, Anna Light, Becky Arthur, Bradford S. Tate, Brian Vander Ark, Dick Gruber, Gina McClain, Jonathan Cliff, Justyn Smith, Kenny Conley, Matt McKee, Michelle Romain, Rob Bradbury, Roger Fields, Ryan Frank, Sam Luce, Steven Dilla, Yancy, Jim Kast-Keat, Patricia Verbal, Carey Nieuwhof, Jeremy Hall, Timothy Smith, Joyce Oglesby, Matt Markins, Rob Rienow, Heather Wimsett, Steve Young, Jason Houser, Nevan Hooker, and Team Kidmo.