You Can Change
God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions (Second Edition)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
979-8-8749-0624-5 (ISBN)
Description
Finding Victory over Sin and Struggle Through Joy in Christ
It's about heart change, not just behavior change. Tim Chester uses this belief to help everyday Christians connect the truth about God to their Monday-morning struggles. Written for both new believers struggling with sin and mature Christians who have plateaued in their faith, this practical, workbook-style guide helps readers find victory over sin in their lives.
With the conviction that sanctification is God's work and the journey to holiness is joyful, Chester leads readers through a "change project," beginning with the selection of one area in their lives they want to modify. Each chapter features a guiding question to help readers as they deal with a specific sin or struggle, truths from God's word, and a reflection guide to support readers through their change project.
Explores Sanctification: Focuses on heart transformation over behavior modification
Reflective: Offers thought-provoking questions, further Scripture readings, writing prompts, and application steps
Practical: This workbook-style format helps readers take practical steps toward real change
Ideal for New Christians and Believers Seeking Deeper Growth
It's about heart change, not just behavior change. Tim Chester uses this belief to help everyday Christians connect the truth about God to their Monday-morning struggles. Written for both new believers struggling with sin and mature Christians who have plateaued in their faith, this practical, workbook-style guide helps readers find victory over sin in their lives.
With the conviction that sanctification is God's work and the journey to holiness is joyful, Chester leads readers through a "change project," beginning with the selection of one area in their lives they want to modify. Each chapter features a guiding question to help readers as they deal with a specific sin or struggle, truths from God's word, and a reflection guide to support readers through their change project.
Explores Sanctification: Focuses on heart transformation over behavior modification
Reflective: Offers thought-provoking questions, further Scripture readings, writing prompts, and application steps
Practical: This workbook-style format helps readers take practical steps toward real change
Ideal for New Christians and Believers Seeking Deeper Growth
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8749-0624-5 (9798874906245)
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Person
Tim Chester (PhD, University of Wales) is director of theological studies and lecturer in spiritual formation at Crosslands. He has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being the author or coauthor of over forty books, including A Meal with Jesus; Reforming Joy; and, with Michael Reeves, Why the Reformation Still Matters.
Content
Preface to Second Edition
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Would You Like to Change?
Chapter 2: Why Would You Like to Change?
Chapter 3: How Are You Going to Change?
Chapter 4: When Do You Struggle?
Chapter 5: What Truths Do You Need to Turn To?
Chapter 6: What Desires Do You Need to Turn From?
Chapter 7: What Stops You Changing?
Chapter 8: What Strategies Do You Need to Put in Place to Reinforce Your Faith and Repentance?
Chapter 9: How Can We Support One Another in Change?
Chapter 10: Are You Ready for a Lifetime of Daily Change?
Further Reading
Scripture and Other Copyright Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Would You Like to Change?
Chapter 2: Why Would You Like to Change?
Chapter 3: How Are You Going to Change?
Chapter 4: When Do You Struggle?
Chapter 5: What Truths Do You Need to Turn To?
Chapter 6: What Desires Do You Need to Turn From?
Chapter 7: What Stops You Changing?
Chapter 8: What Strategies Do You Need to Put in Place to Reinforce Your Faith and Repentance?
Chapter 9: How Can We Support One Another in Change?
Chapter 10: Are You Ready for a Lifetime of Daily Change?
Further Reading
Scripture and Other Copyright Acknowledgments