How We are Transformed by the Holy Spirit
by Mike Nappa
What Does the Holy Spirit Actually DO?
Award-winning theologian, Mike Nappa, decided to find out.
Drawing from an extensive study of 246 direct references to the Holy Spirit in the New Testament, It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard reveals in-depth what God’s Spirit does—and what’s left for you to do. (Hint: It’s not what you think!)
In here, you’ll discover how the Holy Spirit works in, with, and through you to accomplish His purpose.
- Find out the eleven specific ways God actively energizes your spiritual experience.
- Learn the five mistakes that make your Christian life much harder than it has to be.
- See what it looks like when the Holy Spirit lives your faith.
- Realize why you never have to walk in the weakness of your own power—experience how the Holy Spirit flaunts Christ through you.
If you want to live your Christian faith with joy, power, and passion, then right here is where your new life begins. Are you ready for that?
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About the Author
Mike Nappa (M.A.B.T., M.A.E., B.A.C.E.) is an award-winning theologian known for writing “coffee-shop theology” as well as helpful Christian living and devotion books. A bestselling author, his works have been translated into many languages, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Mike is proud to be a person of color (Arab-American) active in the Christian publishing industry. To contact Mike Nappa, you can click here.
What Happens When You Read It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard?
There are at least 12 really good things that happen when you read this book! You will:
- Find real, lasting encouragement for your daily Christian life.
- Explore in-depth what the Holy Spirit is actually doing in your life—every moment, every day.
- Discover fascinating results from an extensive study of 246 New Testament Scriptures that directly reference the Holy Spirit.
- Learn how the Holy Spirit works In, With, and Through you to accomplish his purpose.
- Study eleven specific ways God actively energizes your spiritual experience.
- Identify five mistakes that can make your Christian life much harder than it has to be.
- See what it looks like when the Holy Spirit lives out your daily faith.
- Understand, once and for all, why you never have to walk in the weakness of your own power.
- Experience the Holy Spirit flaunting Christ through you.
- Gain relief from the everyday stress of Christian legalism.
- Discover new insight from, and practical access to, the Bible.
- Be better equipped to glorify God and enjoy him forever.
Amen!
What People Are Saying:
I absolutely love this book! With the accuracy of a Swiss watch, Mike Nappa teaches us from the Scripture what it means to have God’s Spirit work in us, and with us, to accomplish the Christian life through us. It Doesn’t Have to be This Hard reminds us that the Christian life was never intended to be a white-knuckle ride, but rather a life given over to the One who has the power to live in and through you on a daily basis. This book is not based on opinion or mindless musings; it’s grounded in biblical truth that transcends personal opinion or conjecture. I was enthralled by it.
—Dr. Michael Anthony
Professor of Educational Ministries & Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary
Mike Nappa’s writing is inviting, clever, and makes you want to keep reading—and learning. Each page is a beautiful reminder of the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control the Spirit grows within us. Filled with entertaining and informative stories, alongside well-researched Biblical truths, It Doesn’t Have to be This Hard is a great read for anyone curious about better understanding of the Holy Spirit, or who is exhausted in their attempts to be a “good Christian.”
—Laura L. Smith
Bestselling author of How Sweet the Sound and Restore My Soul
The title says it all—the Christian life as we’ve framed it in the church doesn’t have to be so hard. Here, Mike Nappa is exploring the most important (and sorely overlooked) practice for walking in the way of Jesus—our commitment to Spirit-dependence. And Mike, with his rare combination of theological depth and relatable invitation, introduces us to a Spirit-dependent journey that is both broad and deep. Jesus tells us, over and over, we must become like children if we hope to live like He does—to live in the Kingdom of God. And here Mike invites us to play with the Spirit on God’s playground. Ingest the message of this book and you’ll find freedom.”
—Rick Lawrence
Executive Director at Vibrant Faith
General Editor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible, an author of Editing Jesus, Spiritual Grit, and the Jesus-Centered Daily
Thank you, Mike Nappa, for writing this practical and biblically grounded book! The role of the Holy Spirit in our lives has been too often overlooked—but this book steps in with clarity and insight right when it’s needed most. Mike is not only a fine writer and storyteller—he’s a gifted teacher of biblical truth. Reading this book feels like sitting down over coffee with a wise and trusted friend. In these pages, you’ll discover how to live your faith with power, authenticity, and confidence. I’m grateful I got to read It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard. Read it—you’ll be grateful, too.
—Jim Denney
Author of Answers to Satisfy the Soul, co-author with Pat Williams of How to Be Like Jesus
Sneak Peek: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Here’s where you can read a sneak peek of the Introduction and first chapter of Mike Nappa’s book, It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard. Enjoy!
[Sneak Peek is Coming Soon! Please check back in a week – thanks!]
Wondering How to Get Mike Nappa to Autograph Your Book (for Free)?
Mikey is happy to send you a free autograph. All you have to do is ask.
Click here for autograph details.
Enter to Win a $5 Gift Card to Amazon.com
To celebrate the release of It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard, we’re giving away twenty Amazon gift cards of $5 each, through a drawing on this website. Want to win a $5 card to Amazon? Here’s how it works:
- Submit your name and email address to the drawing by clicking the link below.
- On October 27, 2025 (the day before It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard releases), Mike Nappa himself will draw the winning names from the entries.
- All gift cards will be delivered via email, directly from Amazon.com to the email addresses provided by the winning entries.
- If you’re willing to post an honest review of Mike’s book on Amazon.com, that would be great–but it’s not required. No purchase is necessary to win.
That’s it! We hope you win!
