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Book SynopsisGod wants to give you a heart just like Jesus.Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt.Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours.Jesus had no fears; God wants the same for you.Jesus had no anxiety about death; you needn''t either.God''s desire, his plan, his ultimate goal is to make you into the image of Christ.This is your invitation to spend thirty intimate days with the Savior learning how to become more like Jesus. Can you think of a better offer?

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Book SynopsisBible reflections for the variety of life's seasons: spring, the season of emerging new life; summer, the season of fruitfulness; autumn, the season of letting go; winter, the season of discovering light in the dark.

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Book SynopsisIf faith is 'being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see', what does that look like in practice today?

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Book SynopsisHoly Habits is an initiative to nurture Christian discipleship. It explores Luke's model of church found in Acts 2:42-47, identifies ten habits and encourages the development of a way of life formed by them. These resources, which include an introductory guide, have been developed to help churches explore the habits in a range of contexts and live them out in whole-life, missional discipleship.

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Book SynopsisFrames transitional times in a way which provides coherence while at the same time leaving room for doubt and confusionHelps readers to reflect on times of change, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemicProvides assurance that God is at work, even when he most appears to be absentStructured around key metaphors of exile, wilderness, storm and pitWell-researched and referenced to provide a rich exploration of a complex subject

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Book SynopsisRetire' means to withdraw', to retreat', togive ground', tocease to compete'. In one sense that is true: retirement does involve a leaving of office or employment. Yet retirement is also about new beginnings and new opportunities. In this helpful book, grounded both in personal experience and in extensive research among retired ministers, and rich in quotations from an eclectic range of writers, Paul Beasley-Murray explores how retirement is part of God's rhythm for our lives and provides encouragement and insights for this next stage of the journey. A must-read for lay and ordained Christians alike.''Like all the writings of Paul Beasley-Murray, this refreshing book is thoroughly researched and generously illustrated from personal experience, and never shrinks from reflecting on the shadow side of this period of life.'' David Coffey OBE, Global Ambassador for BMS World Mission and past President of the Baptist World Alliance''An invaluable aid for ministers of religion, in particular

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in the Aleut (Eskimo) language in 1833, this book is a simple yet challenging introduction to Christianity from one of the greatest teachers of the Russian Orthodox Church: sainted Russian Bishop and missionary Innocent Veniaminov.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive booklet contains the prayers used by an Orthodox Christian when preparing to receive Holy Communion, together with the post-Communion Prayers of Thanksgiving.The texts are arranged to match the usage of Holy Trinity Monastery and augmented by comprehensive rubrics.Also included is the Synodal document, On the Participation of the Faithful in the Eucharist, approved by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church in 2015 to express her official teachings regarding proper reverence and preparation for the holiest of Christian sacramentspartaking of the Body and Blood of our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ.This new perfect bound paperback edition is designed for repeated use in personal devotion.Table of ContentsPart 1: The Canons for Holy Communion Part 2: The Order of Preparation for Holy Communion Part 3: The Prayers After Holy Communion Appendix 1 : Sunday Troparia Appendix 2 : On the Participation of the Faithful in the Eucharist

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Book SynopsisHow do you love the people in your life who are hard to love?We''re never going to be able to prevent people from saying or doing things that hurt our feelings. We will always have opportunities to get offended. But if we do things God''s way, we can choose to save ourselves a lot of misery and hardship. This doesn''t mean we allow people to abuse us. No, there is a time for confronting people and dealing with situations. However, the Bible commands us to love our enemies and forgive those who have wronged us, even when it feels impossible.Everything the Lord asks us to do in the Bible is ultimately for our good. In fact, when we choose to love our enemies and forgive those who have hurt us, we are actually helping ourselves more than anyone else. Because whatever the Lord commands us to do, He is going to give us the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it - and that includes loving and being good to difficult people! God''s love flowing through us is strong enough to melt even the hardest hearts, so use kindness as a weapon to overcome the meanness in people.Trade ReviewMeyer knows what she's talking about * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisEach moment that you''re given is a precious gift from God. You can choose to have a thankful attitude and live each moment full of joy, simply because God is good. In The Power of Thank You, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer encourages us to take a look at ourselves and the importance of being thankful.Living life with a heart of gratitude for who God is and what He has done lifts your burdens and allows you to see everything in a different light. Regularly giving thanks to God not only helps you fully realize how He''s working in your life, it gives you a new perspective-your mind is renewed, your attitude is improved, and you''re filled with joy.Things will certainly happen to you that don''t seem fair, and it''s much easier to make excuses and feel sorry for yourself. Keep saying, I trust You, God, and I believe You will work it all out for my good. If you find The Power of Thank You in every situation, truly believing thTrade Review'Meyer uses heartfelt, personal examples and biblical stories to encourage choices that will result in a life lived to its fullest.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisEven in the middle of brokenness and overwhelming pain, God has a plan and a purpose for your life, and he is ready to heal you in ways you never thought possible. Join Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, as he gives a searingly honest portrait of anxiety and depression and shows readers how to fight back and live free.  Shawn Johnson was the lead pastor of a thriving, fast-growing church. He was supposed to have it all together. But he was also struggling in silence with anxiety and depression, suffering from debilitating panic attacks that told him the lie that this would never end, that he''d spend the rest of his life in excruciating pain.In Attacking Anxiety, Shawn vulnerably shares about this dark time and offers those familiar with that same struggle everything he''s learned in his battles with anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Join Shawn as he:Exposes the lies that lead to isolation and replace them wi

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who''s ever wondered how they''ll get out of a situation or if any good can come of a trial, Dr. Charles Stanley provides clear, biblical answers for trusting in the Lord—no matter what.You may be in the midst of an emotional hurricane right now, or you may be stumbling through the aftermath of a physical or financial crisis, fearful that you’ll never get back on your feet.In How to Let God Solve Your Problems, Dr. Charles Stanley: Demonstrates how God allows times of trial to test and strengthen you. Shows you how to find clear guidance through prayer and Scripture reading. Offers you guidance for reaching your full faith potential in the midst of suffering. Reminds you that you are loved—always have been and always will be. No matter what.  Whatever you''re going through, God has a plan for your life. He is aware of your circumstances, He has not forgotte

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Book SynopsisA study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the kingdom.Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.Trusted by women worldwide, The Woman’s Study Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Platinum Award for selling over 4

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Book SynopsisDiscover God''s grace and power to conquer regret, shame, and every struggle that comes your way with 90 days of encouragement from Real Talk Kim.Pain and regret tell you that you can’t move forward in life. The truth is, you’re only stuck if you stop moving—and Unstuck is the book you need to keep moving. In Unstuck life coach and pastor Real Talk Kim reminds you that staying stuck takes as much energy as moving forward. So why not move forward?The Bible verses, prayers, and insights in Unstuck take you on a 90-day journey so you can: let God''s truths replace destructive thoughts, prepare your soul for a new beginning, have eyes to see God''s redemptive plan in your life, find inspiration in the stories of others, and get up one more time than you fall down.  Unstuck is your next step forward if y

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Book SynopsisAre you feeling stuck? Unsure of what dreams God has for your life? Or maybe you know the dreams He''s given you but are fearful of moving toward them? Take a journey to live out your dreams like never before--and discover that they are more beautiful than you could have imagined.With 75 inspirational readings combined with thought-provoking lists and questions, rich prayers, and space for reflection, Live Your Dreams offers unique motivation for discovering and relishing the life God has for you.Beautifully interactive and practical, Live Your Dreams with a gentle, authentic voice: gives you the space you long for to prayerfully discover your personal passions invites you to explore, understand, and pursue your most heartfelt goals in life helps you process past regrets and broken dreams and then move forward into God''s abundant grace and hope. We each need the time and space to name our dreams

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Book SynopsisLove in action is what life is all about! Take a 100-day journey to recognize the ways that God shows love in your life and discover opportunities to share that love with those around you in this daily devotional--.In What If Love Is the Point? Carlos and Alexa PenaVega shared how putting God at the center of their marriage, parenting, and career choices dramatically changed their lives and brought real fulfillment. Now, in Love Is the Point, they''ve created a 100-day devotional, inviting you to join them on the adventure of experiencing God''s love and boldly sharing that love with others.This relevant and inspirational devotional will inspire you to focus on God and his love in their everyday lives; encourage you to see all of the ways that God shows his love whenever we seek him; and Challenge you to put God''s love into action through reflection questions, tips for how to love people we don''t automatic

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Book SynopsisIn Talk to Me Jesus, Jesus speaks directly to you with words to pierce into every region of your life with the tender love of all eternity. Through these daily readings, the loving words of Jesus flood over you with new hope and new life. His loving voice, true and certain, speaks directly to you.

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Book SynopsisJoyce Meyer takes the principles that have made THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND a 3-million copy bestseller and takes them to a new level in her latest book.

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Book SynopsisPreparing for her husband''s retirement from his parish, Michele Guinness, author of The Guinness Legend, decided to clear out the attic and in doing so rediscovered a trunk of letters, diaries, journals and notebooks, over one hundred years old, belonging to Grace Guinness, Peter''s grandmother.Most famous for her unconventional marriage to renowned speaker and evangelist Henry Grattan Guinness, Grace''s journals reveal an extraordinary woman who in many ways was before her time: a rebel against the constraints of her narrow religious upbringing, unconventional in her choice of husband, defiant of a society that frowned on a well-bred single mother going out to work, a businesswoman who ran her own hotel, and an early feminist who believed in birth control.She worked until she was in her seventies, read The Times every day, got through at least one book a week and could comment eruditely on politics, science, philosophy, theology, music and literaturTrade Review...this fascinating narrative of a truly remarkable lady... a superb social commentary of her times. * The Irish Catholic *

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Book SynopsisI want to have better relationships . . . but is it all on me to fix things?This person's approval means everything to me. It's like it controls me.Why can't I get free from this cycle?If you find yourself having these feelings, it's time to take your life back. Through personal examples, clinical insights, and spiritual truth, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop will show you how to overcome the habits and history that are keeping you downand take new, positive steps toward change; heal from the hurts, setbacks, and broken relationships that affect you every day; develop better boundaries with others in your life; stop overreacting and start responding appropriately to any situation or circumstance; break the cycle of behavior that harms you and your relationships; find the freedom you have longed for. Your past and current circumstances don't have to define you, and they don't have to determine th

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Book SynopsisAll too often, our heads can feel like they are caught in a dark, lonely battle between what we want to do and what we know we should do. God feels distant and we feel dirty. The second book in the First Steps series tackles the fundamental, day–to–day difficulties experienced by every Christian, and looks at the question Why Did Life Just Get Harder? Trade ReviewMez is one of us and he writes like one of us. This shows as he communicates biblical truths in a way that hits the heart and mind whilst giving a realistic picture of the joy and struggles faced by Christians. -- Ian Williamson (Pastor, New Life Church, Middlesbrough)Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate Mez not just as excellent philosopher and pastor, but as a practitioner. I’m excited about the role this book will play in discipling the very people this book was written for. -- John Onwuchekwa (Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Church, Atlanta, Georgia)Too many believe that Jesus is supposed to take away all of their problems. This book will help me explain to them that the spiritual life is war. Mez keeps it real and speaks truth. I love this guy. -- Joel Kurtz (Pastor, The Garden, Baltimore, Maryland)

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