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Book SynopsisA vision in a dream. A long-awaited healing. Protection from an accident waiting to happen. Angels Among Us is a collection of stories of everyday people little children, old women, young men, and more who had their lives stopped for a moment and redirected with a little help from above. Some came to help. Some to heal. Others stood as protectors and guardians. Some were prayed for and others showed up totally unbidden, but all were remembered by those whose lives were changed from a visit by their guardian angel. These inspiring stories will give you comfort and hope as you learn that you are seen, protected, and loved throughout each and every day.

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Book SynopsisA virtual album of BeBe Winans' treasured memories of his friend and "sister," Whitney Houston. In the years between the first time BeBe Winans and Whitney Houston met in 1985, to the day he delivered the tribute that touched a watching nation at Houston's funeral, a deep and unique friendship bloomed and thrived. They considered each other family in the truest sense of the word. Now this very personal collection of remembrances offers us a seat at the table during Whitney's most unguarded moments. Here we see her in all her quirky, passionate, fiercely loyal glory though the eyes of her "brother", BeBe.For most of her public life, Whitney Houston was a mystery. In The Whitney I Knew, Winans has given us a wonderful gift---the gift of understanding. From profoundly moving personal moments to eye-opening accounts of triumph to the heartbreaking realities that led to her ultimate defeat, the untold stories are intimately woven throughout this book---along with online video links to behind-the-scenes moments, highlights of her career, and never-before-seen video of Whitney. Also included is an extensive photo section from BeBe's personal collection.

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Book SynopsisWhen a parent hears that their child has a disability, hearts and hopes are often broken. But faith doesn t have to be. In Unbroken Faith, Dianne Dokko Kim comes alongside you as a fellow special needs parent to help you reconcile the premise of a good God with the devastating realities of raising a disabled child. Kim courageously articulates deep-seated, unspoken doubts and fears you may have but are afraid to voice: Will my child still have a full life? Can I do this? Where is God in all this? As you are adjusting to your new normal, Kim s biblical-based encouragement will help you understand that you are not alone, that God gets it, and that God s Word is entirely relevant to the raw and messy yet hallowed spaces of special needs parenting.

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Book SynopsisMore than just an inspiring daily message, this book leads you on a year-long journey of aligning your actions to your heart s intentions. Making God Smile overflows with encouragement, reminders, practical tips, personal and inspiring stories, scriptural insight, and biblical teaching that will show you how to reflect love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. By embracing this fruit, others will see Christ in you and your life will be more than you ever imagined possible.

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Book SynopsisARE YOU WONDERING HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN TODAY’S CULTURE THAT WILL BENEFIT FUTURE GENERATIONS? Former Governor Mike Huckabee shares how to live a life that will continue to be felt by those who carry your legacy forward. Whether in politics, family, education, or business, what matters most is leaving a legacy for future generations. Rare, Medium or Done Well emphasizes the importance of understanding where we’ve been, where we are now, and how both determine where we’re going. Mike asserts, “A person who has no standard to live by other than the culture of the moment is a person whose principles might as well come from the latest public opinion polls.”

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Book SynopsisKevan is just one of the guys. It's impossible to know him and not become a little more excited about life. He is an inspiring man permeated by joy, unafraid of sorrow, full of vitality and life! His sense of humor is infectious and so is his story.He grew up, he says, at 'belt-buckle level' and stayed there until Kevan's beloved posse decided to leave his wheelchair at the Atlanta airport, board a plane for France, and have his friends carry him around Europe to accomplish their dream to see the world together! Kevan's beloved posse traveled to Paris, England, and Ireland where, in the climax of their adventure, they scale 600 feet up to the 1,400-year-old monastic fortress of Skellig Michael.In WE CARRY KEVAN the reader sits with Kevan, one head-level above everyone else for the first time in his life and enjoys camaraderie unlike anything most people ever experience. Along the way they encounter the curiosity and beauty of strangers, the human family disarmed by grace, and the constant love of God so rich and beautiful in the company of good friends. WE CARRY KEVAN displays the profound power of friendship and self-sacrifice.

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Book SynopsisComedic and Inspirational memoir from the stand-up comic who coined the phrase “Happy Wife, Happy Life”. In his signature style of stand-up comedy bits, Jeff Allen shares the inspirational and at times laugh-out-loud story of how God rescued him from alcoholism and despair through the book of Ecclesiastes. At times, his story is tragic and even tear-jerking—but in the end, it demonstrates that God takes a customised approach to reaching each of His children. Known as “the King of Clean Comedy,” Allen’s memoir won’t disappoint.Trade Review“I was complaining about all my problems and addictions one day. My therapist looked me dead in the eye and said, ‘You should meet Jeff Allen.’ This book will give you a glimpse into the life of one of the best men I know, whether he’s crushing it at the comedy club or lipping out a birdie putt.” —JOHN CRIST, American and world-class comedian“Superb! Enjoyable! Illuminating! Doxological! ... This book will bless, encourage, comfort, and be an exhortation to any who read it.” —TOMMY NELSON, senior pastor of Denton Bible Church, Denton, Texas“Jeff’s story is a fascinating and poignant account of triumphing over obstacles that seem insurmountable. It serves as a testament that when one prioritizes God, blessings are sure to follow.” —JORDAN HARMON, president and cofounder of Angel Studios“This is Jeff’s story—it’s a great one, and it’s a story for all of us.... It’s funny yet profound; inspiring and uplifting but deeply thought-provoking. It gives hope and answers questions many of us didn’t know we needed to ask.” —DAVID BARTON, author and founder of WallBuilders“Jeff Allen is the best at what he does. His humor and his testimony combine to make Are We There Yet? both entertaining and powerful. I’m so pleased to recommend this book—you’ll enjoy it!” —MICHAEL W. SMITH, three-time Grammy Award winner and American Music Award recipient“This is a book for the cynical, the raging, and the disillusioned. Be persistent; there is hope!” —BILL AND GLORIA GAITHER, founders of Gaither Music Group“Jeff has a unique way of communicating the one thing God pretty much insists on: humility.” —GARY CHAPMAN, Grammy Award winner and TV and radio host

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