Moving Forward: Overcoming the Habits, Hangups, and Mishaps That Hold You Back

Let Go of What Holds You Back and Fulfill God's Purpose

Far too many people are not living up to God's best for them, limited by habits and hang-ups from which they just can't seem to break free. Unforgiveness, addictive behavior, unhealthy financial patterns--limitations come in all shapes and sizes. Breaking free from any of them starts the same way: by walking in the truth.

Jesus died on the cross to set us free and enable us to experience life to the full; anything less than that is not God's best. If we are followers of Christ, freedom is not just a benefit to embrace if we choose; it's a responsibility we are called to. Pastor and author John Siebeling helps readers connect the dots between what they read in God's Word and their everyday lives. Each chapter highlights a specific hang-up or habit that holds people back, explains what God says about it, and points to a way forward in freedom. Practical advice and suggestions for next steps help readers see how to implement changes that give them the traction they need to move forward.

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Let Go of What Holds You Back and Fulfill God's Purpose

Far too many of us are not living up to God's best for us, limited by habits and hangups from which we just can't seem to break free. Unforgiveness, addictive behavior, unhealthy financial patterns--limitations come in all shapes and sizes. Breaking free from any of them starts the same way: by walking in the truth.

Jesus died on the cross to set us free and enable us to experience life to the full; anything less than that is not God's best. Pastor John Siebeling helps you reconcile what you read in God's Word with what you experience in everyday life. He unpacks what's holding you back, explains what God says about it, and points to a way forward in freedom. Practical advice and suggestions for next steps help you implement changes that give you the traction to move forward.


"If you feel stuck emotionally, spiritually, or relationally, this book is for you."--Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and author of #Struggles--Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World

"John Siebeling positions you with life-giving teachings to lay hold of God's best for your life."--John Bevere, author/minister, Messenger International

"If you are someone who wants to be closer to God but feel like you are being held back by struggles in your life, this book is perfect for you."--Matthew Barnett, cofounder of The Dream Center


John Siebeling is the founder and lead pastor of The Life Church, located in the metro Memphis, Tennessee, area. The Life Church is a diverse, multi-campus church that has been named one of the fastest-growing churches in America. John has a passion to develop leaders and pastors and to help people move forward in life. He is the author of Momentum, Worry Free Finances, and Fresh Start with God, and has a thriving weekly television program.