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Defiant Lights - by Nirup Alphonse (Hardcover)

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  • We live in a world marked by outrage and entitlement--a culture that thrives on division, discontent, and loneliness.
  • About the Author: Nirup Alphonse is the founder and Lead Pastor of LIFEGATE Church, a vibrant multiethnic community in Denver, Colorado.
  • 256 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life

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We live in a world marked by outrage and entitlement--a culture that thrives on division, discontent, and loneliness. Yet as followers of Christ, we're invited to something radically different.

In this powerful and practical book, Nirup Alphonse explores seven key distinctions between cultural attitudes and biblical virtues rooted in the teachings of Jesus and His command to "shine as lights." Rather than conforming to the world's patterns, we're invited to live an extraordinary life of:

  • Joy in a world of offense
  • Contentment in a world of greed
  • Mercy in a world of indifference
  • Freedom in a world of slavery
  • Wisdom in a world of foolishness
  • Authority in a world of discouragement
  • Fellowship in a world of performance
These countercultural choices are not just moral ideals--they're the very ways we reflect the light of Christ and live in illuminating contrast to the culture. If you're hungry for God and long for a faith that's deeper than cultural Christianity--a faith that transforms your heart and impacts the world--this book will guide you into a life that stands out for the glory of God.



About the Author



Nirup Alphonse is the founder and Lead Pastor of LIFEGATE Church, a vibrant multiethnic community in Denver, Colorado. Born in Singapore to missionary parents and raised in India, he spent his adolescence at an international boarding school, an experience that shaped his global worldview and deep passion for ministry. After completing his early education in India, Nirup moved to Chicago, where he finished high school and later earned his degree from Trinity International University.

Nirup and his wife, Hannah, served in ministry for seven years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before planting LIFEGATE Church in Denver in 2015. Under his leadership, LIFEGATE has experienced remarkable growth and has become one of the fastest-growing churches in the Denver metro area. His heart for people and commitment to building a diverse, Jesus-centered community have guided the church's mission and impact.

In addition to pastoring, Nirup has had the privilege of ministering to a global audience, speaking at conferences, college campuses, business gatherings, and churches around the world.

Beyond ministry, Nirup is an avid reader and has a deep love for history, cultural anthropology, theology all things Chicago. He and Hannah have been married for over eighteen years and are the proud parents of four sons--Jai, Elijah, Kai, and Levi--and one daughter, Shiloh, in heaven.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.25 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Publisher: Faithwords
Theme: Spiritual Growth
Format: Hardcover
Author: Nirup Alphonse
Language: English
Street Date: September 29, 2026
TCIN: 1008787259
UPC: 9781546011187
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-0474
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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