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Book SynopsisThere is no easy answer to the meaning of life--even when you believe in God.The book of Ecclesiastes seeks to answer the question: What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? The book''s central character is Qoheleth, who wants to understand the meaning of life as far as he possibly can with the tools of his own empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beautiful world that we love and enjoy with the baffling world of injustice, suffering, and death. Qoheleth circles around an abyss of nihilism and pessimism. He lives with unanswered questions. Yet he remains a believer.Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright invites you to join Qoheleth on a journey through wisdom literature from centuries ago, because the message of Ecclesiastes can be strangely reassuring as we put our faith to the test in today''s post-modern era. There will be disorienting twists and turns and the occasional complete imTrade Review'Chris Wright is not only a brilliant scholar but also a great communicator. He is one of those rare speakers, thinkers and authors who can straddle the academic and the accessible without compromising either one. His multiple expositions of biblical books are a gift and this one does not disappoint. Ecclesiastes speaks to our day in exceptionally powerful ways but, as with life, it is not always easy to understand. Chris helps the reader to track 'the Preacher's' journey as he wrestles with the enigmas of life. The lay Christian and the preacher will find this book a wonderful resource, as will anyone struggling with the meaning of life. It is hard not to recommend it too much!' * Rev Dr Craig G. Bartholomew, Director, Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge *'For me, Ecclesiastes is the book in the Bible I least understand, and yet Chris Wright is one of the expositors I most respect in the world. What a gift, then, this book is, to me and to many! Here we find an explanation of this strange and compelling portion of Scripture that simultaneously clarifies the meaning of the text and casts a vision for us today of what it means to live by this eternal wisdom.' * John Dickson (PhD Ancient History), author and historian, Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor, Wheaton College, Illinois *'In Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes, Chris Wright invites readers to navigate the twists and turns of Qoheleth's journey in Ecclesiastes, and he proves himself a wise and helpful guide to those who take up the invitation. Chris introduces Qoheleth as a person of faith who knows God and what the world is supposed to be like and yet one who personally feels the inscrutability and pain of lived experience. Chris rightly believes and aptly demonstrates that the experience of Qoheleth and the message of the book is surprisingly relevant for many today who find themselves asking difficult questions about faith and life.' * Dave Beldman, associate professor of biblical studies at the Missional Training Center in Arizona *'This reflection on Ecclesiastes is another gift by Christopher Wright to the church. With his trademark skill, Wright offers readers a clear exposition of a challenging biblical book that is full of practical insights informed by solid scholarship and broad life experience. Theologically sensitive and pastoral in tone, this volume is a wonderful guide into engaging the complexities of life with faith in God.' * M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), PhD, Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy, Wheaton College and Graduate School *

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Book SynopsisWe are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined...but in the opposite direction. Yet precious little rigorous study has been done on the broad phenomenon of dechurching in America. Jim Davis and Michael Graham have commissioned the largest and most comprehensive study of dechurching in America by renowned sociologists Dr. Ryan Burge and Dr. Paul Djupe.The Great Dechurching takes the insights gleaned from this study to drill down on how exactly people are dechurching with respect to beliefs, behavior, and belonging.This book gives the church in America its first ever deep dive into the dechurched phenomenon. You''ll learn about the dechurched through a detailed sketch of demographics, size, core concerns, church off-ramps, historical roots, and the gravity of what is at stake. Then you''ll explore whTrade Review'Few things break my heart like watching friends leave the church behind. The Great Dechurching starts with bad news: I'm not alone. But there's still hope. Using insights drawn from Jim Davis and Michael Graham's writing, we've welcomed hundreds of dechurched people into our local church community, where they can encounter Jesus and construct life-changing relationships.' * Patrick Miller, pastor, author, and cohost of Truth over Tribe *'In The Great Dechurching, Jim Davis and Michael Graham with researcher Ryan Burge do just that, and their diagnosis is generally not encouraging. But the book does far more than offer an empirical diagnosis. They offer a plan of care for the church that can lead to renewed life in our churches, the return of many dechurched, and a greater gospel impact in our world. ' * Ed Stetzer, PhD, professor and dean, Talbot School of Theology *'Many Christian leaders and commentators have commented on trends in American church life. All of them will find something in The Great Dechurching that surprises them. But the appeal of this book isn't just bound up in the data it shares, as valuable as that is. Graham and Davis offer much in the way of shrewd analysis of the data and sober reflection on what it means for the life of the church in America. That analysis and reflection both elevate the book and offer to followers of Jesus a vision for how the next chapter of the Christian movement in America can be better than the one now coming to a close.' * Jake Meador, editor-in-chief, Mere Orthodoxy *'If you know someone who used to go to church and now doesn't, this book is for you. Jim Davis and Michael Graham have written a timely, necessary, and extremely beneficial resource that will compel and prepare those of us in the church to reach out to those who have left. The Great Dechurching is full of robust research that offers real hope and true help. This might be one of the most significant books you will read. May God use it to call many back to his beloved bride, the church.' * Courtney Doctor, director of women’s initiatives at The Gospel Coalition, Bible teacher, and author of From Garden to Glory, In View of God’s Mercies, and others *'Every church leader--either lay leader or ordained--needs to read this book to understand who is leaving churches, why they are leaving, and what it will take to bring them back. The Great Dechurching overflows with practical wisdom about the sobering reality of dechurching. While there is top level assessment of the numbers, the heart of the book is about people we all know and love. I am giving copies of this book to the clergy in the diocese where I serve, and I will assign it for the seminary courses I teach.' * Justin S. Holcomb, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, seminary professor, and author *'This book is a clarion call, but it is not without hope or counsel. Instead of the mere pragmatism that often characterizes projects like this, the authors offer theological, confessional, and catechetical recommendations with ecclesiological convictions. The reader will still have to do the hard work of application to his or her own situation, but the reflection and action this book will spark could be significant. God is always up to something in moments like this, and we want to respond in wisdom and faithfulness to be instruments for his good purposes. * Ligon Duncan, chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary *

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Book SynopsisWhy chasing after expressive individualism, experiences, and desires always fails to deliver on its promise of happiness.Today we are told to be true to ourselves, look within for answers, and follow our hearts. But when we put our own happiness first, we experience record-breaking levels of aimlessness, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Self-centeredness always fails to deliver the fulfillment we''re seeking.In Don''t Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams debunks the ten commandments of self-worship, which include popular propaganda, like: #liveyourbestlife: Thou shalt always act in accord with your chief end—to glorify and enjoy yourself forever. #followyourheart: Thou shalt obey your emotions at all costs. #yolo: Thou shalt pursue the rush of boundary-free experience.  Williams builds a case that this type of self-worship is not authentic, satisfying, orTrade Review'Don't Follow Your Heart is a bold, timely, and enjoyable read. Williams takes the top ten common 'commandments' permeating our culture and systematically shows how they each lead (surprisingly) to misery and brokenness. This is a book I will be recommending wholeheartedly to the next generation.' * Sean McDowell, Ph.D. apologetics professor at Biola University, popular YouTuber, author of A Rebel’s Manifesto *'Don't Follow Your Heart is filled with truths that lay bare the theological, philosophical, and logical failures of today's self-worship religion. Williams writes with a wit and relatability that make this book a joy to read. If I could put it into the hands of every Christian high school student, I would!' * Natasha Crain, speaker, podcaster, and author of four books including Faithfully Different *'In Don't Follow Your Heart, Thaddeus Williams challenges us to break the self-worship commandments that promise freedom but deliver captivity. I appreciate the bold urgency of this call. Following the herd is leading our generation off a cliff. Maybe a little heresy can do us a lot of good.' * Collin Hansen, editor in chief of The Gospel Coalition, host of Gospelbound, and author of Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation *'Thaddeus Williams skillfully dismantles the ten commandments of self worship and shows us a better way. Don't Follow Your Heart is a wonderfully biblical guidebook for those who desire full, meaningful, and counter-cultural lives--lives with God at the very center.' * Uche Anizor, associate professor of theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, author of the award-winning Overcoming Apathy *'The fear of missing out (#FOMO) and self-worship began in the garden. Instead of bearing God's image as witnesses of his majesty, we have become imposters who bear witness to our own kingdoms. Thaddeus Williams exposes the futility of self-worship with kingdom of God-aligned correctives that reflect God's glory and his commitment to redeem us. Read this book expectantly. You won't be disappointed.' * Joanne Jung, Ph.D., associate dean of online education and faculty development and professor of biblical and theological studies, Biola University *'Today's ascendent religion--a new orthodoxy--derives from malformed self-love and expressive individualism and includes a new ethical code: following your heart. Gratefully, Thaddeus Williams here provides a calm, careful, and cogent cure rooted, not in Self, but in Savior, the One who created and loved us, the One who made our hearts for Him, the One who truly has just authority and thereby does all things right. Following one's heart will cause us to flinch in fear, being forever trapped in dead end comparisons and endless strivings to both 'follow our hearts' but also 'be like Mike.' Christ liberates us so that under His gentle yoke we no longer flinch in fear but can flourish in faith. By NOT following our hearts, we gain the heart of God. Dr. Williams illustrates the way to do so in this key and needed volume. Don't follow your heart; instead, follow my advice and read this book - twice!' * Jeffery J. Ventrella, J.D., Ph.D., architect, The Blackstone Legal Fellowship *'With the publication of Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Professor Williams established himself as a leading evangelical philosophical Theologian with a tender heart for Jesus and others. He also possesses a keen eye for the hot-button issues in culture that are undermining unbelievers and believers alike. Now comes Don't Follow Your Heart, a penetrating book if insights that get deep into the heart of the emotional and spiritual suffering ubiquitous in our society. Not content to identify the fundamental problems, Williams goes on to provide us with ways to spot a set of problems in our own lives and practical steps to set them aside and live a more flourish biblical life. The book is deep but quite accessible and fun to read. I strongly recommend this book.' * JP Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and author of A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles *

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Book SynopsisExplore the Bible like never before! This companion to the bestselling Adventure Bible gives young readers the key details of every book of the Bible at their fingertips. With kid-friendly overviews of Genesis through Revelation and full-color infographics, maps, and images, children will strengthen their faith and gain a deeper understanding of the most important story ever told.The Adventure Bible Guide takes readers 8–12 on a fun-filled, informative journey toward truly understanding God’s Word. This immersive reference guide gives clear, crisp insights into the Bible book by book, including: key details and events that are clearly laid out, in words kids can easily understand colorful infographics that include historical information, significant events and details, and important biblical characters callouts with fun facts and key takeaways maps that help readers understand where each part of the Bibl

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Book SynopsisLearn how to quiet your inner critic, confront chronic anxiety, and relax into God''s perfect presence.Do you truly experience the promises Jesus gave to those who follow him—the benefits of peace, freedom, and love? The fact is that many of us struggle with a gap between what we believe about God and how we encounter him in our everyday lives. We don''t want our faith to be merely conceptual—we want to experience it viscerally—and yet we often come up against one or more of these major gaps:   I believe God loves me, but I don''t feel it. I believe God is with me, but I don''t see him. I thought I''d be further along in my spiritual progress by now.  In The Expectation Gap, Steve Cuss—pastor and founder of the leadership organization Capable Life—offers tangible tools for engaging with God in a deeper, more soul-satisfying way. You''ll unveil harmful

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Book SynopsisMother Teresa''s heartfelt wisdom--collected here into an inspirational 365-day devotional--offers you comfort, peace, and love amid the noise, busyness, and confusion around you.Spread Love includes: 365 daily inspirational readings short and powerful meditations simple everyday prayers With so much happening in the world, are you looking for goodness and guidance? This year-long devotional contains a collection of encouraging quotes, stories, prayers, and teachings from the beloved Mother Teresa. Her daily guidance continues to reach the needs and circumstances of those who are thirsty for inspiration and spiritual nourishment in entries that are easy to understand and absorb.Let Mother Teresa''s words of wisdom help you live a fuller and happier life, closer to the Lord and able to serve your community more effectively. Each of the 365 entries offers you the opportunity to begin any time of the year an

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Book SynopsisFeel the heartwarming joy of welcoming a new baby in New York Times bestselling children’s book author Sally Lloyd-Jones’, Little One, We Knew You’d Come—now in board book format. This endearing story about parents’ hopes and anticipation of a new baby is filled with lyrical prose and sweet animal illustrations.Overflowing with joy, Little One, We Knew You’d Come features Sally Lloyd-Jones’ beautiful text.Little one, we knew you’d come.We hoped. We dreamed. We watched for you.We counted the days till you were due.We waited. How we longed for you,And the day that you were born.Little One, We Knew You’d Come:Features a board book format pe

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Book SynopsisPractice important reading skills while reading eight favorite Bible stories in the Adventure Bible Read Through the Bible. Combining the beloved Adventure Bible with the proven I Can Read format, this Level 2 I Can Read collection combines engaging stories, longer sentences, and beautiful illustrations, perfect for building confidence and developing reading skills. Adventure Bible Read Through the Bible: Is ideal for readers ages 4 and up who are reading with help Teaches Bible stories in an accessible format while growing critical reading skills Is perfect for back to school, summer reading, homeschool, and Sunday school classrooms Comes in hardcover format for longer lasting durability and is value-priced at $16.99 Is part of the Adventure Bible brand, recommended by more schools and churches than any other Bible for kids, and has impacted more than 10 million families to date.

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this series is to exegete each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. Each passage is interpreted in the light of its biblical setting, with a view to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting.

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Book SynopsisConcentrate on the biblical author’s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God’s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks: The key message. The author’s original translation. An exegetical outline. Verse-by-verse commentary. Theology in application.  While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.In this volume, Thomas R. Schreiner offers pastors, students, and teachers a focused resource for readi

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Book SynopsisConcentrate on the biblical author''s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God''s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks: The key message. The author''s original translation. An exegetical outline. Verse-by-verse commentary. Theology in application. While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.

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Book SynopsisPart of the Biblical Theology of the New Testament series this highly anticipated volume by Douglas Moo summarizes the theology of the apostle Paul, focusing both on the contribution of his individual letters as well as providing a synthesis of his major theological emphases.

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Book SynopsisThe Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides readers with a book-by-book (Genesis through Revelation) presentation of the most significant archaeological discoveries that enhance our understanding of the biblical text. This handbook is full of color photos, charts, and maps that help illuminate the text of Scripture.

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, Peter Davids offers a comprehensive study of the General or Catholic Epistles of James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, which are often insufficiently covered in more general New Testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. Before discussing a theology of each of the four letters, Davids first deals with their common aspectstheir shared background in the Greco-Roman world and a similar Christology, view of the source of sin, and eschatologythus justifying their being treated together. In the chapters that follow, Davids embarks upon a theological reading of each letter informed by its social-rhetorical understandingwhat they meant in the context of their original cultural settingsincluding: a survey of recent scholarship, a discussion of relevant introductory issues, a thematic commentary, a treatment of important theological themes, and a discussion of the place of the letter in the biblical canon and its contribution to New Testament theology.The Biblical Theology

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Book SynopsisIntroducing an expanded edition of the #1 international bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life now includes two bonus chapters. This spiritual journey will transform your answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for? Simplify your life, increase your motivation, discover God's amazing plan for you both now and for eternity.Trade ReviewMovie stars and political leaders aren't the only ones turning to Rick Warren for spiritual guidance. Millions of people--from NBA and LPGA players to corporate executives to high school students to prison inmates--meet regularly to discuss The Purpose Driven Life. -Time

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Discover one man’s life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history of the world.Pastor Chase Falson lost his faith in God, the Bible, evangelical Christianity, and his super-sized megachurch. When he fell apart, the church elders told him to go away—as far away as possible. Broken, Chase crossed the Atlantic to Italy to visit his uncle, a Franciscan priest. There, he was introduced to the revolutionary teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi and found an old, but new way of following Jesus that heals and inspires.Chase Falson''s spiritual discontent mirrors the feelings of a growing number of Christians who walk out of church asking, Is this all there is? This book is perfect for believers who are:Weary of celebrity pastors and empty calor

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Your playbook to becoming who God created you to be: a man who knows how to fight for what''s right. Pastor, bestselling author, husband, and father Craig Groeschel helps you uncover who you really are--a powerful man with the heart of a warrior. With God''s help, you''ll find strength to fight the battles you know you must win: the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of those you love most.Groeschel examines the life of Samson--a strong man with glaring weaknesses. Like many men, Samson taunted his enemy and rationalized his sins. The good news is God''s grace is greater than your worst sin. By looking at Samson''s life, you will . . . Learn to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. Tap into a strength you never knew was possible. And become who God made you to be--a man who knows

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Book SynopsisGary Thomas, pastor and bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: Cherish.Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But what if surviving marriage wasn''t the goal? What if we aimed to thrive instead? In Cherish, Thomas teaches us that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in their everyday actions and words. The way we treat something acknowledges whether we cherish it or hold it with indifference or contempt. To truly cherish something is to go out of our way to show it off, protect it, and honor it. We want others to see and recognize and affirm the value that we see. Thomas reminds us that in a world desperate for marriage redemption, the ac

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Book SynopsisEmotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day is centered on a life-transforming rhythm of intentionally and daily pausing to be deeply present with God.

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Book SynopsisBased on a series of mostly unpublished lectures, The Remarkable Ordinary by Frederick Buechner reveals how to stop, look, and listen to your life. Buechner reflects on the remarkableness right in front of us, the greatness in the ordinary, and the greatness in others.Trade Review“Frederick Buechner brings the reader to his knees, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in an astonishment very close to prayer, and at the best of times in a combination of both.” * - The New York Times Book Review *“Frederick Buechner doesn’t just show us how to write; he shows us how to live.” * – Philip Yancey *“Frederick Buechner gives new life to Christian truth.” * – Katelyn Beaty *“Frederick Buechner has inspired me not only with his writing, but with his generosity of spirit. I’m incredibly thankful.” * – Rachel Held Evans *“Frederick Buechner is a beacon. When we can’t remember what is true and what it all means, he’s the person we turn to.” * – Anne Lamott *“Frederick Buechner is not just a wordsmith but an image-smith – he’s the bridge between Gutenberg and Google.” * – Len Sweet *“He isn’t trying to persuade – he’s trying to understand what he himself believes and thinks. And that honesty is more persuasive than the most polished argument.” * – John Ortberg *“He raises the bar not only for Christian writers, but for all of literature.” * – Mako Fujimura *“If Frederick Buechner subordinated his nature and chose to write on naughts and nothings, he would still exalt his readers. When he is in representative harmony and writes of the accessibility of God to humanity and of humanity’s agreement with its potential divinity, we, the readers, are lifted up, buoyed up, and promised wholeness.” * - Maya Angelou *“To each new generation, his work is a revelation.” * - The Lutheran *“With profound intelligence, Buechner’s novel does what the finest, most appealing literature does: it displays and illuminates the seemingly unrelated mysteries of human character and ultimate ideas... One of our finest writers.” * - Annie Dillard, Boston Globe *“You don’t have to be in the habit of going to church to listen to such a literary minister; you don’t have to be a believer to be moved by Mr. Buechner’s faith.” * - John Irving *

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Book SynopsisAn intimate look at movie star Steve McQueen''s reckless life of fast cars, women, and drugs all the way up to his dramatic life-change and terminal cancer diagnosis.Join Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, and the streets of New York as he traces the woolly geography of actor Steve McQueen''s life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. In the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of The King of Cool, first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963''s The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a

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Book Synopsis*Note: Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.*Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry--and the trick to keeping the momentum going.In Lead Like It Matters, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shares the transformative insights he''s learned about how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization.Using the leadership skills he''s mastered as the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church--one of the largest churches in the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work--he combines straight talk and wry honesty with biblical and leadership principles to equip you to: Recognize when your organization or ministry has the indefinable but tangible it that leads to success Identify and implement seven leadership principles for a church that lasts Ignite a fire in your team to leave behind what we''ve always done for the meaningful ministry you know is possible Discover the three areas every leader must master for success  Praise for Lead Like It Matters:My friend Craig Groeschel is the visionary and pioneer of America''s largest church. In Lead Like It Matters, he''s generous enough to share the most important lessons he''s learned along the way. This isn''t just an insightful and interesting book; it''s a game-changing guide to leading with purpose.--Steven Furtick, lead pastor, Elevation Church; New York Times bestselling author, Crash the Chatterbox, Greater, and (Un)Qualified

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Book SynopsisMost of my childhood was spent in transition. . .Anh Lin knows something about displacement and belonging. When she was four, her family left their home in Vietnam and migrated to the United States where Anh experienced difficult, transient living situations, the inherited traumas of her parents, and—the summer before she entered eight grade—the loss of her father to stomach cancer.From the creator of The Abundant Life Devotional Journal and the renovation and design YouTube channel Girl and The Word, Forever Home is a moving perspective on belonging, reckoning with the past, and living abundantly.We all long for lasting peace and stability. We long for beauty. Whether we''re healing from traumatic experiences, grieving a loss, or simply trying to find a quiet path in a chaotic world. Tender and insightful, Anh Lin will help you work through your pain by drawing on her personal experiences, psychological stTrade ReviewA beautifully written, inspiring debut book comes from Anh Lin, who personally invites you into her past traumas and onto her healing journey of rebuilding a safe haven, a forever home that is built on the strong foundation of Jesus' love. Her words are tender yet powerful. She speaks directly to healing your broken past and guides you with insightful spiritual and psychological tools to take tangible steps of ultimately finding your very own forever home. Lena Kang, digital creator and influencer @LenaxstyleAnh Lin has written a book that will have readers rejoicing in the powerful testimony of triumph over trauma and hurt. You will find yourself nodding along to biblical truths while being gently led to self-reflection. Wendy Lau, interior stylist and digital creator @TheKWendyHomeAnh Lin wants to help you renovate your heart. Forever Home will help you build a new foundation for your life. Heather Thompson Day, author of I'll See You TomorrowForever Home is a heartfelt book that takes readers on an honest and vulnerable journey of healing from trauma. Through personal and touching stories, including the reconstruction of her relationship with her mom, Anh Lin shares an empowering story of rebirth, renewal, and rediscovery of one's self-worth. With educational insights into psychology and therapy, along with practical journaling prompts, this book is a transformative guide to rebuilding oneself from within. Aileen Xu, creator @lavendaire and the Artist of Life workbookForever Home is a powerful memoir that illuminates the path to healing from trauma and finding solace through God's love, mercy, and grace. Through her personal journey, Anh Lin reveals the profound truth that your trauma can serve as a catalyst for drawing closer to your forever home--a place of healing, peace, and divine love. This book offers a transformative message of hope, inspiring you to embrace your own journey of healing through insightful questions, scientific studies, and practical application. Maya Lee, digital creator and influencer @mayaleex3The journey of healing isn't linear and is often extremely painful. It requires a breaking and a cleaning out of the heart to rebuild a story that leaves a legacy of hope and resilience. Anh Lin has crafted a book that can help you create a story you can be proud of. I challenge you to dig deep into this book and the painful parts of your story so you and God can rebuild something beautiful together. I assure you it will be worth it. Toni Collier, speaker, podcast host, and author of Brave Enough to Be Broken

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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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