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Book SynopsisA global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever.Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, follow your dreams.Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing.With Paulo Coelho's visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.Trade Review‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’ THE TIMES ‘One of the few to deserve the term Publishing Phenomenon.’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘I love The Alchemist.’ OPRAH WINFREY ‘The Alchemist is a beautiful book about magic, dreams and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find on our doorstep.’ MADONNA "I feel like the luckiest man on the planet. It's a dream come true for me," to be able to direct and star and bring Coelho's book to the screen." LAURENCE FISHBURNE on the upcoming film adaptation of The Alchemist "One of my favourite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and I just believe that…I can create whatever I want to create. If I can put my head on it right, study it, learn the patterns…I feel very strongly that we are who we choose to be." WILL SMITH "When I'm on the set with young actors and sometimes you meet people in life who you feel they are a little confused and they want to be re-centered, there are two books that I always recommend. One of them is Siddhartha, and the other is The Alchemist. RUSSELL CROWE

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Book SynopsisOne of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide.The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times'. A brilliant collection, the book remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms C. S. Lewis's reputation as one of the leading writer and thinkers of our age.Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.Trade Review‘He has quite a unique power for making theology an attractive, exciting and fascinating quest.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Lewis seeks in Mere Christianity to help us see religion with fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be likened to an underground group gathering in a war zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper hand, to hear messages of hope from the other side.’ Kathleen Norris

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Book SynopsisIn this repackaged edition of his classic bestseller, Benny Hinn shares the story of his personal encounter with the Holy Spirit and the dramatic change it made in his life, as well as how it has touched the lives of others around the world.

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Book SynopsisFor every day from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Day, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive seasonal reflections on it. Lent is a time to reorient ourselves, clarify our minds, slow down, recover from distraction and focus on the values of God’s kingdom. Poetry, with its power to awaken the mind, is an ideal companion for such a time. This collection enables us to turn aside from everyday routine and experience moments of transfigured vision as we journey through the desert landscape of Lent and find refreshment along the way. Following each poem with a helpful prose reflection, Malcolm Guite has selected from classical and contemporary poets, from Dante, John Donne and George Herbert to Seamus Heaney, Rowan Williams and Gillian Clarke, and his own acclaimed poetry.Trade Review"This is definitely a lent book for poetry lovers." -- Canon David Winter * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisBARONESS COX OF QUEENSBURY was appointed a Life Peer in 1982. A former deputy speaker of the House of Lords, she is a tireless advocate for international human rights. She visits the most forgotten people in the world – often in highly dangerous conditions – to carry their stories of abuse and persecution back to the West. She has risked her life many times while taking aid to war victims in Armenia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and South Sudan, and Syria. Honorary Vice President of the Royal College of Nursing, Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, recipient of the Wilberforce Award and of the Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, she has also received honorary degrees from universities on three continents. Her motivation is profoundly Christian: “Faith without deeds is dead; love without action is dead.” This new edition has been revised throughout to bring Baroness Cox’s remarkable story up to date.Table of ContentsFOREWORD: Lord Alton of Liverpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8PROLOGUE: The Most Revd Dr Benjamin A. Kwashi. . . . . . 12CHAPTER ONEAppointment with the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14CHAPTER TWOPoland, Romania, Russia – The Iron Hand ofCommunism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37CHAPTER THREENagorno-Karabakh – Dignity is a Crown of Thorns . . . . . . 72CHAPTER FOURMyanmar – “Land without Evil”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97CHAPTER FIVENigeria – “Will You Tell the World?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117CHAPTER SIXSudan and South Sudan – Twin Quests forTransformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140CHAPTER SEVENSyria – A Land of Conflicts, Near and Far. . . . . . . . . . . . . 174CHAPTER EIGHTConclusion – On the Home Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

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Book SynopsisGai Eaton''s Islam and the Destiny of Man is a wide-ranging study of the religion of Islam from a traditional point of view. Covering all aspects that a reader would wish to know about Islamincluding the Qur''an, the life of the Prophet, Islamic history, Islamic law, art and mysticismIslam and the Destiny of Man explains what it means to be a Muslim and describes how Islam has shaped the hearts and minds of Muslims down the centuries. However, in Islam and the Destiny of Man, Gai Eaton is concerned not simply with Islam in isolation, but with the very nature of religious faith, its spiritual and intellectual foundations and the light it casts upon the mysteries and paradoxes of the human condition.

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Book SynopsisA Guided Journal to Help Introverts Step into Their God-Given StrengthsWhen God created you as an introvert, he didn''t make a mistake. You''re exactly what he had in mind all along. As an introvert, you have unique strengths that the world needs--now more than ever. But that doesn''t mean those strengths are always easy for you to see.Building on insights she introduced in her popular book The Powerful Purpose of Introverts, bestselling author and counselor Holley Gerth leads you through an interactive adventure of personal discovery. Designed to take you from insecurity to holy confidence in who God made you to be, each daily reading includes inspiration from Scripture, practical advice from Holley, and writing prompts to help you · examine your thoughts and feelings in this moment· process the experiences of yesterday· and step boldly into what God has for you todayYou don''t have to change who you

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Book SynopsisJean Vanier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities.

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Book SynopsisSpecial 65th Anniversary EditionOne of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity' has sold millions of copies worldwide.The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times'.Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.Trade Review‘He has quite a unique power for making theology an attractive, exciting and fascinating quest.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Lewis seeks in Mere Christianity to help us see religion with fresh eyes, as a radical faith whose adherents might be likened to an underground group gathering in a war zone, a place where evil seems to have the upper hand, to hear messages of hope from the other side.’ Kathleen Norris

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Book SynopsisWith a penetrating combination of stories, Scripture, and insightful questions, this book takes you on a deep dive into abiding in Christ, helping you exchange false ideas about "god," the world, your neighbors, and yourself for the life-changing pursuit of knowing God experientially.

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Book SynopsisExperience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and personal reflections, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace—for today and every day.Jesus Calling is your yearlong guide to living a more peaceful life. The Jesus Calling® brand has impacted over 40 million lives.By spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved devotions in Jesus Calling, you will: Feel comforted by words of hope and encouragement Be reassured of Jesus' unending love for you Receive gentle guidance based on Scripture Strengthen your faith with Scripture verses Connect with Jesus further with reflection and meditation based on God’s Word With 365 devotions, this padded hardcover edition is a favorite for its small size and is a perfect fit on a nightstand or in a travel bag. Jesus Calling resonates with men and women.Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you.Trade Review'[Jesus Calling] was so personal and it was the voice of Jesus talking to me, saying things that were true. And it was so therapeutic, so life changing, and so helpful. I'm forever grateful. You know, oftentimes we think of God as some kind of inanimate object that we're talking at and not a person that wants to spend time with us and to connect with us. And that's the beauty of Jesus Calling.... We can get a sense of a person. And I think that that's life-giving.' * LeCrae, recording artist and author, from the Jesus Calling podcast *'I read my little Jesus Calling book. It means a lot to me because sometimes I think God speaks to me through that little book. I've noticed so many times that I have had things going on and was just wondering about the answer.... God does work through people and He does work in mysterious ways.' * Dolly Parton, from the Jesus Calling podcast *'Jesus Calling is a just-larger-than-palm-sized book that is packed full of reassurance that God is with us, that He loves us, that He is in control, and that He has a plan for us. We forget to consider these things sometimes, but imagine how much more comforting it would be if we started each day with a reminder. Jesus Calling does just that for us 365 days of the year.' * Delilah, syndicated radio host *'Jesus Calling takes people on a real journey to where prayer is not something you do--it's a conversation, it's intimate, it's highly relational. I'm so thankful for all the lives that have been changed by the work of God and His Spirit through Jesus Calling.' * Craig Groeschel, pastor and bestselling author, from the Jesus Calling podcast *'Jesus Calling--it's just a short thing to read, doesn't take any time, but to start your day off like that? It's so encouraging. Makes you feel good.' * Reba McEntire, from the Jesus Calling podcast *'Whenever I share my faith with somebody, if they become a Christian, the first thing I tell them is to get Jesus Calling. I don't know of anything that has been an encouragement to Christians more than Jesus Calling.' * John C. Maxwell, speaker, coach, and bestselling author, from the Jesus Calling podcast *

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Book Synopsis''The narrative is compelling and deeply moving, blending the suspense of a wartime espionage thriller with the profound depth of spiritual discourse. Corrie''s account of her and her family''s efforts to hide Jews, their subsequent arrest by the Gestapo, and the harrowing experiences in concentration camps, including Ravensbrück, are recounted with honesty and emotional depth. The story is not just about the darkness of humanity during war but also about hope, forgiveness, and the indomitable strength of faith.'' Reader review є є є є є As the Nazis sweep across Europe, a quiet watchmaker''s family in Holland risk everything for the sake of others, and for the love of Christ. Despite the danger and threat of discovery, the ten Boom family courageously offer shelter to persecuted Jews during the Nazi occupation of Holland. When a trap brings about the family''s arrest, they are tested to the limit. Can God''s love shine through, even afteTrade ReviewThis book, will be a revelation, and bring a new heartening Christian message of great importance to new readers. * The Irish Catholic *This classic of inspirational faith in the toughest of circumstances deserves to reach a new audience. * Ministry Today *The Hiding Place is one of the most inspirational books that you can read, the true story of Corrie ten Boom a Dutch Christian who somehow survived the Second World War. This is a story about faith and the power that can give a person, the courage that it gives believers to forsake safety for the hope of saving others...This is a book that people should read that will give you hope in mankind and faith in Christ. * Various online *In this 70th year since the end of the Second World War this is a most timely reminder of the triumph of the human spirit in conditions that today's generation can barely imagine. * The Methodist Recorder *I was really pleased to have the opportunity to read this new edition. It's a gripping story, I couldn't put it down. * Families First *

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Book SynopsisStaying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there''s a challenge.How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In SACRED REST, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and why a deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. SACRED REST combines the science of rest, the spirituality of rest, the gifts of rest, and the resulting fruit of rest. It shows rest as something sacred, valuable, and worthy of our respect.By combining scientific r

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Book SynopsisDiscover a Better Standard of Excellence You're not good enough. How many of us internalize this belief before we even reach adulthood? How many of us feel unworthy and unable to live up to what seem like impossible-yet-completely-arbitrary standards? Where do these toxic beliefs about ourselves come from? And who told us there is a way we are "supposed" to be anyway? With passion and compassion, Caroline J. Sumlin reveals the force that keeps all of us, whether we are part of a marginalized group or not, from freely expressing who we are as image bearers of God: white supremacy culture. Sharing her own story, she helps you see the wide-ranging effects of living in a culture of white supremacy. She identifies the damaging beliefs we internalize from our very earliest days and shows us how to find clarity and freedom as we dismantle the oppressive structures that hem us in and force us to conform. If you have struggled with perfectionism, self-doubt, unworthiness, or the unrelenting pressure to pursue someone else's version of "success," you will find here the tools you need to silence the voices that seek to keep you down and to value yourself as never before.

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Book SynopsisThe dialogue expands . . . When Neale Donald Walsch was experiencing one of the lowest points of his life, he decided to write a letter to God. What he did not expect was a response, with extraordinary answers covering all aspects of human existence - from happiness to money, to faith. The resulting book, Conversations with God, was an instant bestseller on publication in 1995 and has since sold millions of copies world-wide, changing countless lives everywhere. Conversations with God: Book 3 is the third volume of the original Conversations with God trilogy that takes us even further in our questioning and search for answers, dealing with universal truths of the highest order and the challenges and opportunities of the soul. This incredible series contains answers that will change you, your life and the way you view others.Also by Neale Donald Walsch and available from Hodder & Stoughton: Conversations with God, Books 2 and 3, Communion with God, Friendship with God, Applications for Living and Meditations from Conversations with God, Book 1.Trade ReviewI read this and it completely turned everything I believe about religion on its head. If you are at all religious, you should read this book.' * Francis Rossi of Status Quo, Metro *

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Book SynopsisThe global church is facing a discipleship crisis. Here is how we move forward.Pastors and church leaders want to see lives changed by the gospel. They work tirelessly to care for people, initiate new ministries, preach creatively, and keep up with trends. Sadly, much of this effort does not result in deeply changed disciples.Traditional discipleship strategies fail because they do not: Slow down people''s lives so they can cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge the values of Western culture that have compromised the radical call to follow the crucified Jesus. Integrate sadness, loss, and vulnerability, leaving people defensive and easily triggered. Measure our spiritual maturity by how we are growing in our ability to love others. In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, bestselling author Pete Scazzero lays out how to create an emotionally healthy culture and multiply dee

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Book SynopsisHope for When the Pain Won''t QuitEveryone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected and unwanted change. Often it is temporary. But what do you do when it isn''t? When the pain just won''t go away, when healing does not come, when the grief and hurt settle in?Drawing on her own experience of chronic pain and her years as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson provides a countercultural perspective on pain. Offering hope without any false promises or empty platitudes, Dr. Bengtson unwraps the complex emotional aspects of dealing with pain. She gives you permission to question God, helps you identify the lies you''ve believed about your pain, and reorients your perception based on the truth of God''s Word. Each chapter ends with a recommended playlist, reflection questions, and a prayer.Your p

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Book SynopsisDuring the lowest point of his life, a man begins writing letters to God to vent his frustrations - and unexpectedly receives answers to his questions, written by his own hand. The bestselling spiritual classic that has now sold millions of copies world-wide.Neale Donald Walsch was experiencing the lowest point of his life - from a devastating fire to the collapse of his marriage - when he decided to write a letter to God to vent his frustrations. What he did not expect was a response: as he finished his letter, he was moved to continue writing, and out came extraordinary answers to his questions. These answers - covering all aspects of human existence, from happiness to money, to faith - helped Walsch to change himself and his life for better, and the way he viewed other beings. Walsch compiled all of these answers into a book, Conversations with God, which was an instant bestseller on publication in 1995, going straight into the New York Times bestseller list and remaining there for more than 130 weeks. Over twenty years later, it has sold millions of copies world-wide and has changed the lives of countless people all around the world with its profound answers about life, happiness, money, love and faith. Conversations with God is a modern spiritual classic that remains fresh and relevant in a world that needs its powerful messages about who we are and our place in it more than ever.

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Book SynopsisDo you think the world is getting better or worse? Is it becoming easier or harder to be a Christian? So many of us fear where things are headed, but did you know the world is actually getting better in countless ways? What could change if we focused on the good?With thought-provoking questions and quotes and prayer prompts, this smartly designed journal will help you discover and meditate on God''s extraordinary goodness all around you. You''ll learn how to start each morning with an expectant perspective and end each evening with deeper reflection and gratitude.Life is hard--there''s no denying that. But with this 90-day journal, you can be intentional about seeing the good in every day and growing closer to God in the process.

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Book SynopsisOffering grounded, practical teaching, balanced with Scripture and Spirit, pastor and theologian Roger Helland shows you how to seek, experience, and host God's manifest presence. He helps you sort through common misunderstandings, pursue holiness in everyday life, and live a presence-centered life that will transform you--and the world around you.

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Book SynopsisGod has a calling for every Christian. He has also added appropriate and varied giftings. So how come so few achieve their potential? People set themselves up for defeat by skimping on inner development: failing to deepen their understanding of call, they spread themselves too thin or drive themselves to burnout. Now refreshed with up-to-date examples and references, Gordon MacDonald's book encourages readers to borrow from the workplace proven time-management and planning skills in order to free up space for spiritual growth. He then suggests key subjects that need to be covered to attain to those qualities of peace, resourcefulness, focus and balance that have adorned the lives of saints past and present.

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Book SynopsisWe Are Being Lied ToIt''s time to get honest with ourselves. Culture''s beauty standards are messed up. We all know it, and we all think we can resist the pull to look a certain way. Yet most of us--our daughters and nieces too--still strive for a broken kind of beauty and feel I''m. not. good. enough.For Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, this lie eventually led to battling an eating disorder. Through that experience, she saw that chasing broken beauty breaks women in so many ways. She also realized that true, soul-deep beauty is not impossible--it abounds in us and all around us. And now Melissa''s on a mission to help you· uncover the hidden damage cultural lies about beauty have on your mind and soul· reconnect with God, in whose image you are made· walk away from shame and striving· love yourself--and others--unconditionallyTrue beauty is the fullness of life we are long

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author examines fascinating accounts of near-death experiences in light of Scripture, igniting in us a new biblically infused imagination of heaven and prompting us to live without fear.

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Book SynopsisNow is the time to make John Paul's story your own in The Second Greatest Story Ever Told! Fr. Michael Gaitley reveals St. John Paul II's witness for our time, expounding on the profound connection between Divine Mercy and Marian consecration.

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Book SynopsisThis introduction explores Christian spirituality as a pursuit of the global church today. It encourages students to adopt a lifestyle spirituality, which involves relational intimacy with the triune God. Gary Tyra is well known for his work in the field of Christian spirituality and has years of experience in the classroom and in the church. In this book, Tyra encourages us to adopt a Pauline lifestyle spirituality, whereby we keep in step with the Holy Spirit so that we might experience an ongoing mentoring relationship with the Son in order to faithfully and fruitfully engage in the mission of the Father. Keeping in step with the spirit unfolds in a "lifestyle spirituality," a collection of convictions, commitments, and customs that constitute the disciple's lifelong journey with the triune God. This book is part of a new series that reflects the changing face of global Christianity. Series volumes are written by leading Pentecostal/Charismatic scholars who highlight themes of interest to Pentecostal/Charismatic students; however, the books are respectful, appreciative, and inclusive of a variety of church families and traditions. Series editors are Jerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia.Table of ContentsSeries PrefaceIntroductionPart 1: The Convictions (Root) of a Christian Lifestyle Spirituality1. The Trinitarian Realism That Underwrites a Lifestyle Spirituality2. Getting There from Here: Paul's "I-Thou" SpiritualityPart 2: The Commitments (Shoot) of a Christian Lifestyle Spirituality3. Keeping in Step with the Spirit: Merely Nice or Utterly Necessary?4. An Ongoing Mentoring Relationship with Jesus? Yes Please!5. A Missional Faithfulness and Spirituality: You Gotta Commit!Part 3: The Customs (Fruit) of a Christian Lifestyle Spirituality6. Really Praying without Ceasing: Who Knew?7. Taking Abiding in Christ to the Next Level8. Completing the Circuit: Forging a Missional Spirituality9. All the Spiritual Disciplines: Not Just Any Engagement Will Do!ConclusionSuggested ReadingsIndexes

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Book SynopsisIn her quest to live a vibrant spiritual life, Karen Wright Marsh had a revelation: she didn't need to find and follow the perfect plan; she needed people she could follow. In Wake Up to Wonder, Marsh introduces you to those people--faithful yet oh-so-human Christians from across centuries and cultures. Inspired by their example, she offers playful, simple practices that bring deeper meaning and purpose to everyday life. In the company of diverse spiritual companions, you'll journey through physical health, prayer, activism, Scripture reading, creativity, and beyond. Each chapter includes hands-on invitations such as writing prompts, space for personal reflection, and "Try This," a collage of spiritual and personal experiments anyone can do. As you wake up to wonder, you'll discover what these twenty-two historical figures already knew: that a life of spiritual depth, amazement, and connection is within reach--today and every day. Historical Figures Covered Henri J. M. Nouwen Martin Luther Thomas Merton Hildegard von Bingen Margery Kempe Wangari Maathai Caedmon Amanda Berry Smith Augustine Lilias Trotter Fannie Lou Hamer Patrick of Ireland Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl Howard Thurman Pandita Ramabai Ephrem the Syrian Ignatius of Loyola Benedict and Scholastica Brother Lawrence Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi Dorothy Day Mabel Ping-Hua LeeTable of ContentsContentsInvitation to WonderWake Up1. Put Pen to Paper • Henri J. M. Nouwen2. Sing Out Loud • Martin Luther3. Follow Your Breath • Thomas Merton4. Fuel Up • Hildegard von Bingen5. Keep on Walking • Margery KempeReach Out6. Plant a Tree • Wangari Maathai7. Say Thank You • Caedmon8. Pray Your Anything • Amanda Berry Smith9. Ask Better Questions • Augustine10. Look to See • Lilias Trotter11. Raise Your Voice • Fannie Lou HamerGo Deep12. Embrace Alone • Patrick of Ireland13. Review the News • Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl14. Take a Pause • Howard Thurman15. Wander through Scripture • Pandita Ramabai16. Surround Yourself with Beauty • Ephrem the Syrian17. Replay the Day • Ignatius of LoyolaDwell 18. Design a Life • Benedict and Scholastica19. Choose Your Intention • Brother Lawrence20. Do the Unexpected • Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi21. Escape to the Beach • Dorothy Day22. Take the Lead • Mabel Ping-Hua LeeLife Goes On

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Book SynopsisGod''s Promises® for Your Every Need quickly guides you to the most beloved and helpful verses for your circumstances, whether you''re seeking God''s promises and answers for your own life or for a friend.No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God''s promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God''s Promises for Your Every Need provides: A collection of hundreds of verses in a larger convenient format Short readings and prayers make it a perfect companion for time alone with God Verses from the trusted New King James Version of the Bible arranged topically to address every season of life and answer readers'' most pressing questions Scriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and rea

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Book SynopsisGrief naturally follows loss, but we do not have to be stuck in negative spaces forever. These biblical mental health techniques help you understand your emotions, accept your new reality, and step into the future, stronger.

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Book SynopsisPastor and popular podcast host Sue Detweiler empowers you to overcome every obstacle on your road to healing and freedom. Full of wisdom, incredible testimonies, and hands-on application, this biblical guide will help you tend to your heart and experience healing and wholeness in your body, mind, and emotions--and empower you to help others do the same.

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Book SynopsisThe world of work is expanding. New technologies, industries and means of meeting apart–and–still–together, have presided in the transition of the workplace into a fast, digital and busier–than–ever era. In whichever sector you care to name, work is increasing exponentially, for reducing rewards and benefits. It is more than easy to complain, drag one’s feet while getting out of the door, and face daily tasks with an apathetic attitude. A Good Return does not provide maxims to get you through the day. Instead, it is a book that encourages Christians to view their workspace, be it field, car, classroom or office, as an avenue of worship. John C. Lennox has crafted a book with thoughtful, biblical and evangelical deliberation on our behaviour in, and towards, our work. With his trademark clarity, faithfulness and wisdom, Lennox curates room for a wider discussion on Christian approaches toward salaries, time management, motivation and attitudes amidst a workspace environment. Trade ReviewThe dividends one will add from reading this will multiply business success exponentially. My word of advice: read this book and take its messages to heart! -- Mark Lanier (Owner, The Lanier Law Firm and Found, Lanier Foundation, Houston, Texas)Foundational, humbling and searing … here’s the handbook for the Scriptural principles for your work. -- Rico Tice (Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries)This book is dripping with wisdom gleaned both from biblical insights and life experience. It will provide great help, encouragement and joyful inspiration to all who are seeking to apply the Lordship of Christ in all these vital areas of life. -- Lindsay Brown (Former General Secretary of IFES and International Director, Lausanne Movement)

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Book Synopsis'It''s rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that''s exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy.'--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter  We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to· reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened· throw off the chains of what you are 'supposed to be' · see God working in surprising ways you may have missed · identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire · serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life  With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to co

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Book SynopsisWith warmth and depth, leading Pentecostal theologian Jonathan Black shows how Jesus' call to partake in the Lord's Supper is a call to partake in His promise of presence, healing, forgiveness, glory, victory, and intimacy. Christ's table is still a powerful, life-changing place of transformation and encounter with Him--one you can experience every day.

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Book SynopsisMORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD!Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God''s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!We''ve all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he''s discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term.Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winn

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance for look

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Book SynopsisUntil it was pulled down, the Walled City was Hong Kong''s most foreboding territory. It was a lawless place, dominated by the Triads, and which the police hesitated to enter. Strangers were unwelcome. Drug smuggling and heroin addiction flourished, as did prostitution and pornography, extortion and fear.When Jackie Pullinger set sail from England in 1966 she had no idea that God was calling her to the Walled City. Yet, as she spoke of Jesus Christ, brutal Triad gangsters were converted, prostitutes quit, and Jackie discovered a new treatment for drug addiction: baptism in the Holy Spirit.Trade ReviewTruly inspiring ... a wonderful book. * Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton *Jackie Pullinger has helped to turn a city around and has saved lives, all because of the compassion that she's received from Jesus. She is clear and straight up in the way that only someone who is actually doing what she says can be. * Mike Pilavachi, Soul Survivor *'One of the most dramatic Christian autobiographies ever published' * Church of England Newspaper *'Anyone less likely to go tripping into the vice dens of the notorious Walled City could not be found. Maybe her ignorance saved her ... or her courage.' * Daily Mail *'A book to stop you in your tracks.' * Liverpool Daily Post *

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Book SynopsisTrouble in life is inevitable. Collapse is not.You want to live a 'good life' and be a 'good person,' but life can shift right under your feet and get messy and unpredictable. How do you stay strong and hopeful when you see cracks forming in your relationships, at work, or even in your own character? Is your faith strong enough to help you stand when life tries to knock you down? In How to Stay Standing, Alli Patterson will show you how to build a faith that can withstand anything the world throws at it. Drawing insight from the parable of the wise and foolish builders, Alli helps you get honest about the foundation you are building on and offers three simple rhythms revealed from the words of Jesus--come, hear, practice--that will produce a faith that cannot be shaken and a life that stands firm. You already know the place in your life where something is just not working right now. But the next storm doesn''t have to tak

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Book SynopsisWith insight and encouragement, pastor and revivalist Glen Berteau shares key truths to help you confront the status quo and stir up the supernatural power God has placed in you. You were forged tear down strongholds, eradicate hatred, bring dead things to life, and live a faith without limits. It's time to get fired up for what God can do through you.

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Book SynopsisMining the often-overlooked passages of Scripture, Bible teacher Laurie Polich Short unearths 30 practical, encouraging gems of wisdom found in the faith and lives of biblical heroes. She helps you discover when to wait and when to move, when to hold on and when to let go, and how to have hope in circumstances that previously felt hopeless.

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Book SynopsisIn Allah Loves… Omar Suleiman explores who and what Allah loves so that we may become one of those who are beloved to Him. The Prophet Muhammad said that one of the supplications of Prophet Dawud was, “O Allah I ask You for Your love and the love of those that love You and all of those actions that would bring me closer to being loved by you.” Looking at our actions, characteristics and beliefs, this book will help us become better people, citizens and believers that are deserving of Allah's endless, infinite and ever-lasting love. Made up of 30 short and spiritually enriching chapters, this book is a reminder that throughout our lives, the Creator's love is always there, increasing through everyday actions such as showing generosity or remaining consistent with unnoticeable good deeds.

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Book SynopsisYou Can Take Comfort in the Intensity of His LoveAs the world grows more hostile to the love and truth of Jesus, we need hearts that burn hotter than the fury of fear and persecution. And the secret to that kind of passion lies in a heart yielded to the fire of God''s perfect love. With warmth and piercing insight, global apostolic ministers Steven and Rene Springer help you embrace God''s purifying fire that will· captivate your heart· ignite power and purpose· reveal your true identity· bring forth boldness and cast out fear· fuel you for greater transformation and impactWhen you make fiery love the goal of your life, you won''t burn up and you won''t burn out. You will bring the transforming love of Jesus to your city, nation, and world with confidence and power.'God''s perfect love will invade your heart as you read this book, forever ruining you for lukewarm Chri

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Book SynopsisFeeling stuck no matter how hard you try to make positive changes in your life? You can start living the life you want through the practical, biblical, and highly doable strategies in The Power to Change.Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, and trying to change, but not changing. Craig Groeschel knows what it''s like to be caught in that demoralizing cycle. That was his own story--until he discovered practical principles for experiencing lasting change. Since then, Craig has helped countless others find true change in their relationships, habits, and thoughts.In The Power to Change, Craig helps you understand: How God''s power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation The real reasons you do what you do Why falling isn''t failure The power of creating small habits that lead to big change How to ch

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