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Book SynopsisWhen tragedy devastated a small town, an unlikely source of inspiration pieced the community back together in this dramatic true story. On a Sunday in May 2008, an F5 tornado hit the town of Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people and destroying 250 homes and businesses within a span of 34 seconds. The next day, Parkersburg''s beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, made a stunning prediction: God willing, we will play our first home game here on this field this season.One hundred days later, the home team scored a victory on the field they dubbed the Sacred Acre, serving as a galvanizing point for the town to band together and rebuild. But just as Parkersburg was recovering, another disaster struck.While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Thomas''s former students walked in and gunned him down at point-blank range. Thomas was only 58 years old. The murder of this hometown hero spread across national new

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Book SynopsisUsing the same humor and honesty that galvanized more than a million online readers from more than 200 countries, blogger Jonathan Acuff brings his insightful take on Christianity to the book world with Stuff Christians Like. From prayer shot blocks to Metro worship leaders, no stone is left unturned in this hilarious look at faith.Trade ReviewAfter creating his answer to the blog 'Stuff White People Like,' Christian blogger Acuff saw his satirical Web site become a popular Internet destination. His best essays, accompanied by childlike illustrations, comprise this book, which maintains the structure of his short posts. From sexual purity to crock pots to clapping during worship, Acuff uses a standup comedy style to laugh with Christians at their private conventions. Readers will learn the unspoken rules of Christian living, including the (in)appropriate use of God's name to avoid a speeding ticket and obligations to 'think about going into full-time ministry at least once every three years.' Entries such as the diagram of a metrosexual worship leader mimic the truth-telling wit of the Web site ChurchMarketingSucks.com and will appeal most to young Christian hipsters. Sarcasm masks a deeper layer of commentary that exposes hypocrisies and faith flaws, and readers may want to amend these behaviors to avoid becoming the subject of Acuff's newest jokes on his blog. Acuff's ability to point out unbecoming idiosyncrasies while inducing a knee slap is stuff readers will like. (Apr.) * Publishers Weekly *Yes, the popular blog-turned-paperback Stuff Christians Like is a direct rip-off of the even more popular blog-turned-paperback Stuff White People Like. And yes, one of the things Christians like is making their own versions of “secular” intellectual property. Acuff’s is not the first book of insider evangelical observational humor (see Patricia Klein, Joel Kilpatrick, Matthew Paul Turner), but his background as a trend hunter at an advertising company makes it sharper than most. It’s also far more accurate sociology than all the sour-faced “explaining evangelicalism” books that came out after Bush’s reelection. * Christianity Today *

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Book SynopsisAn unconventional young woman. A haunted young man. A forbidden instrument. Can the love of music bring them together . . . or will it tear them apart?

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Book SynopsisWhen Alexandra LaDuca illegally enters Cuba on the trail of an unsolved mystery, she gets more than she imagined. The stakes? Her life … plus a decades-old mystery to be solved, a pile of cash, and an unlikely defector. Espionage and unexpected romance smolder together in this exciting thriller set in Cuba’s isolated capital.

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Book SynopsisIn an eloquent defense of Calvinist theology, author and professor Michael Horton invites us to explore the teachings of Calvinism—also commonly known as Reformed theology—by showing how it is biblical and Christ-centered, leading us to live our lives for the glory of God. The system of theology known as Calvinism has been immensely influential for the past five hundred years, but it''s often encountered negatively as a fatalistic belief system that confines human freedom and renders human action and choice irrelevant.Taking us beyond the caricatures and typical reactions, For Calvinism: Explores the historical roots of Reformed thought. Delivers the essence of Calvinism, examining its distinctive characteristics, such as election, atonement, effectual calling, and perseverance. Encourages us to consider its rich resources for faith and practice in the present age. As a companion to Roger Olso

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Book SynopsisWritten by a brilliant young author, this book develops an evangelical theological hermeneutic that sees meaning in the text of Scripture.

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Book SynopsisRobin Jones Gunn reveals poignant truths from her life as well as from the lives of women in the Bible as she flips the notion that we are at the mercy of circumstances. She asks, what if God has dreams for you? What if he is accomplishing those dreams in the midst of shattered hopes? When life doesn't go as expected, it's easy to feel like a victim. We look at the events that have gone wrong and view our lives as impaired. What if we could see our future as God sees it? Would our view radically change if we understood we are indeed victims rather than of happenstance?God, the Relentless Lover, has vigorously sought you. He has instilled dreams in your heart that are grander than you can imagine. But the route to their fulfillment often is through a path you wouldn''t seek. What if God wants to take the hopes that tug at your heart and enliven them? Are you ready to live inside the mysterious joy of being a victim of grace?

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Book SynopsisIn A Brief History of Old Testament Criticism---a concise, intelligent, in-depth historical overview ideal for classroom use---Mark Gignilliat discusses key critical scholars and their theories of Old Testament interpretation.

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Book SynopsisTo understand your spouse, you''ve got to walk in his or her shoes. Ever feel like you''re stepping on each other''s toes? Then maybe it''s time you put yourselves in each other''s shoes. Of course that may sound uncomfortable. But it''s easier than you think--and it will revolutionize your relationship.In fact, bestselling authors Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the little-known secrets of putting the time-tested strategy of trading places to work in your own marriage. In this book, chock-full of practical helps and tips you''ve never thought of, you''ll learn the three-step strategy to trading places and, as a result, you''re sure to: Increase your levels of passion Bolster your commitment Eliminate nagging Short-circuit conflict Double your laughter Forgive more quickly Talk more intimately This book also features a powerful, free online assessment that instantly improves your inclination to trade pl

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Book SynopsisJohn Wesley's Teaching is the first systematic exposition of John Wesley''s theology that is also faithful to Wesley''s own writings. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripturehis collected works fill eighteen volumesand yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or consistent in his theology and teachings. On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden demonstrates that Wesley displayed a remarkable degree of internal consistency over sixty years of preaching and ministry. This series of 4 volumes is a text-by-text guide to John Wesley's teaching. It introduces Wesley's thought on the basic tenets of Christian teaching: God, providence, and man (volume 1), Christ and salvation (volume 2), the practice of pastoral care (volume 3), and issues of ethics and society (volume 4). In everyday modern English, Oden clarifies Wesley's explicit intent and communicates his meaning clearly to a contemporary audience. Both lay and professional readers will find this series useful for dev

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Book SynopsisIs this all you''re living for?For years, pastor Paul Tripp understood we were hardwired for forever. But he didn''t understand that it was more than a valuable insight. It is a practical tool to help us face the disappointment of everyday life. Now he knows, and he can help you discover how to survive and thrive in the middle of your story, with the final chapter of heaven in view.Instead of embracing the world''s motto--you only live once--follow Tripp as he unpacks the biblical truth of the world as a broken place, longing for a second chance. And come alive as you discover the meaning and redemption all this brokenness can bring to your life today.With practical insights on how eternity impacts your relationships, your job, your kids, and your deepest struggles, you''ll be encouraged to relax into the eternal story God is writing for you. You really are hardwired for eternity, and this book reveals how you can begin to view all that happens

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Book SynopsisIn Satisfied popular speaker and pastor Jeff Manion offers an inspiring, life-changing vision for living a contented life in the midst of our consumer-driven, materialistic culture. Manion explores our seemingly insatiable hunger for material things and helps readers find biblical and practical direction toward a lifestyle of abundant satisfaction

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Book SynopsisHow do you build a life of significance? As pastor and writer Jeff Manion shares in Dream Big, Think Small, truly great lives are built on the foundation of a holy redundancy--a persistence and determination to move faithfully in the right direction.Dream Big, Think Small will provide: The plan for extraordinary living for ordinary life. Big dreams are achievable through steady progress over time. The motivation you need to stick with it for the long haul. The tools necessary for passionate longevity. You can faithfully lead, serve and love others over a lifetime without sacrificing your passion. So many believers want their lives to count, but they are impatient with the slow pace at which goodness grows. Many of us struggle to embrace the faithfulness required to show up day after day after day. In Dream Big, Think Small Manion helps to reveal the joy in the small, seemingly inconsequential actionTrade Review“Dream Big, Think Small advocates for a new way of thinking, and I couldn’t love Jeff ’s approach more. His idea that big dreams are anchored in small life-giving habits has changed the way I think about achieving goals. With a storyteller’s flair and a knack for providing takeaways you can actually use, this book will surely inspire you to be faithful in the commonplace because that is where the magic happens.” * —Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS International *“Dream Big, Think Small is a refreshing back-to-the-heart look at a fruitful life. I personally was challenged, then encouraged through Jeff 's chewable lessons of how God hides miracles in the common places.” * —Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, New Hope Oahu *“In a world where success outpaces character and people become famous overnight, Dream Big, Think Small is a clarion call to the kingdom of consistency, an invitation to a life of faithfulness over the long haul. Read this, live this, and your life will become fruitful in every season.” * —Steve Carter, Willow Creek Community Church Teaching Pastor and author of This Invitational Life *“Jeff draws from a deep well of biblical wisdom and compelling illustrations in his latest book: Dream Big, Think Small. Most significantly to me, he is living what he is inviting us to experience. As I read, I was inspired to pursue an extraordinary life with Jesus one day at a time.” * —Todd Harper, President at Generous Giving and author of Abundant: Experiencing the Incredible Journey of Generosity *“Jeff drops the checkered flag and proves once again that the turtle wins.” * —Brad Formsma, bestselling author of I Like Giving and the founder of Ilikegiving.com— a movement that inspires people to live generously through stories *“My friend Jeff Manion reveals the truth about what it looks like to live a life of lasting significance. Jeff has lived a life of faithfulness, and I’m so grateful he has shared this journey with us in the pages of Dream Big, Think Small. Jeff gives us a beautiful vision for the joy that comes from living with intention.” * —Shauna Niequist, author of Bread & Wine and Present Over Perfect *“The ideas in this book are both completely countercultural and utterly refreshing. We live in an era of ‘superhero’ stories, but Jeff 's book makes it clear: The real heroes are the humble, the consistent, and the everyday faithful. I love this book.” * —Brant Hansen, radio host and author of Unoffendable *

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Book SynopsisThink Christianly is about seizing the opportunities we have every day to speak the life Jesus offers into our culture. Tragically, many such opportunities pass us by unclaimed—either because we don’t notice them or we have not prepared ourselves to enter into them. And those around us seem to grow increasingly unwilling to hear anything the church has to say. Jonathan Morrow helps church leaders envision and implement ways for their congregations to “think Christianly” about contemporary questions and to speak in informed, engaging ways. Morrow explores many of the important issues that Christians often hear raised with regard to faith—questions about who Jesus was, the good and bad of religion, pain and evil in the world, the reliability of the Bible, sexuality and intimate relationships, and hope for change, among others. The life and faith issues that Think Christianly addresses lead to cultural moments where Christianity and contemporary culture in

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Book SynopsisMen of the Bible offers both men and women a fresh way to read and understand the Bible--through the eyes and hearts of the men whose stories unfold in its pages.This unique book takes a close-up look at fifty-two men in Scripture--complex flesh-and-blood characters whose strengths and weaknesses will seem strangely similar to your own. Heroes and villains, sinners and prophets, commoners and kings--their dramatic life stories provide you with a fresh perspective on the unfolding story of redemption.Though our culture differs vastly from theirs, the fundamental issues we face in relation to God and the world remain the same. We still reach for great dreams and selfish ambitions. We wrestle with fear and indecision, struggle with sexual temptation, and experience the ache of loneliness and the devastation of betrayal. And, like many of these men, we long to walk more closely with the God who calls us into an intimate relationship with himself and who enables usTable of ContentsAdam . . .15 Cain and Abel . . .24 Noah . . . .32 Abraham .40 Isaac . . . .47 Esau . . . .55 Jacob . . . .63 Joseph . . .71 Judah . . . .79 Moses . . .87 Aaron . . .97 Joshua . .105 Achan . .113 Gideon . .122 Samson . .130 Boaz . . .137 Samuel . .145 Saul . . . .153 David . .160 Jonathan .168 Mephibosheth . . .177 Nathan . .185 Absalom .195 Solomon .205 Elijah . . .214 Elisha . .221 Naaman .228 Hezekiah 235 Josiah . . .244 Ezra . . .251 Nehemiah 259 Job . . . .268 Isaiah . . .276 Jeremiah .284 Daniel . .294 Hosea . . .302 Jonah . . .310 Joseph . .318 John the Baptist .325 Jesus . . .333 Matthew .340 James and John . .348 Mark . . .357 Peter . . .366 Luke . . .375 The Man by the Pool . . .383 Lazarus .390 Prodigal Son and Elder Brother . .400 Judas . . .409 Pontius Pilate . . .416 Stephen .425 Paul . . . .434

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Book SynopsisHow do Christians cultivate a vibrant and Christ-centered spirituality that''s rooted in biblical clarity?Spiritual formation--the cultivation of a relationship with God--lies at the heart of what it means to be a Christian in the body of Christ. But with the rise of diverse spiritual practices, from Zen meditation to out-of-body experiences, the idea of spirituality has become watered down by postmodern culture. Christian spirituality, on the other hand, embraces devotion to the triune God, abiding in Christ, the pursuit of holiness, and the cultivation of virtues. But what exactly falls within the scope Christian spirituality? This volume of the Counterpoints series focuses on the Church’s search for spiritual identity, meaning, and significance as interpreted by four of the major Christian traditions: Eastern Orthodoxy – represented by Bradley Nassif Roman Catholic – represented by Scott Hahn Prog

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Book SynopsisFuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark use research from the Fuller Youth Institute’s “College Transition Project” to empower parents with positive and practical ideas to nurture within their kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime.

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Book SynopsisWork, Love, Pray is a hands-on guide for young professional Christian women seeking balance and fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. Full of practical advice and inspiring stories, this book helps sidestep the pitfalls of the 'Superwoman,' while encouraging women to reach for the best of all three worlds: faith, family, and career.

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Book SynopsisJoin beloved Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg as you learn how to move from simply reading Scripture to entering stories that can be touched, tasted, smelled, and savored.The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. But despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own.What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only place you''ve encountered sheep is at a petting zoo? How can you understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when you buy yours in a bear-shaped bottle? Can you truly grasp the urgency of Jesus'' invitation to abide in the vine when you shop for grapes at a local grocery store?In Scouting the Divine, Margaret invites you to accompany her on the adventure of a lifetime across the nation to herd sheep in Oregon, harvest fields with a Nebraska farmer, prune vines in Cali

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Book SynopsisHow to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens connects each of the sixty-six books of the Bible to the person and work of Jesus Christ, setting readers on a path toward purposeful, independent reading and application of the entire Bible.Table of ContentsCovers 66 books of the Bible following this structure for each book: Introduction A brief (2–3 pp.) description of the focus of the book, its methodology, and the reason such a book is necessary. [E.g. Genesis] * Theme of the book * Brief background and significant details that substantiate the theme * Christ-focus (how the theme of the book ultimately finds its focus in Christ) * Application of the theme to life today Since the theme finds its focus in Christ and believers are being conformed to the likeness of Christ, then the theme of the book logically has implications for believers today. This section therefore gives brief, clear insights into the continuing relevance of the book to contemporary life. * Hook questions These are questions that enable the minister or evangelical Christian to see how the main theme of the book has importance for contemporary life, and to lead others to see that connection as well. * Memory passage This is a key verse or two from the book itself that summarize the theme of the entire book. Memory cards with the books’ themes and verses are also available as companion products. Summary Conclusion At the end of the book, the key theme, Christ-focus, application, and hook questions for each book are provided in a convenient summary chart.

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Book SynopsisFrom Tim LaHaye, co-author of the renowned Left Behind series, and Craig Parshall comes an epic story ripped from the headlines of world events and filtered through Scriptural prophecy.

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Book SynopsisGod can make you a good dad, a great dad, in spite of the way you’ve grown up and in spite of the mistakes you’ve made as a dad. This book is not about becoming a perfect father, but it is about trying to become a better father each and every day.

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Book SynopsisThe Power of Prayer is the classic handbook on tapping the unlimited power of God.

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Book SynopsisHow to overcome the three forces that work against us daily: toxic influences, toxic emotions, and toxic behaviors.Why do so many well-meaning Christians take one spiritual step forward, then slide back two? Why do we long for more of God in our lives and yet feel further and further away from him? What''s holding us back from growing in this relationship that we claim is our main priority?Every day we are surrounded by secondhand spiritual toxins—influences, emotions, and behaviors—that threaten to draw us away from Jesus Christ. But when we recognize the toxins that assault us and discover ways to live in this world without absorbing them into our souls, we can experience genuine spiritual growth.With a fresh look at the Word of God, vulnerable honesty, and his trademark humor, bestselling author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel unpacks ways to strengthen your spiritual health and your positive influence on

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Book SynopsisDiscover your true identity in Christ.Many of us live for the approval of others. We let the world decide who we are, or we look to those around us to discover who we think we’d like to be. The problem is that living for what people think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you.In Altar Ego, pastor and author of Winning the War in Your Mind Craig Groeschel will show you how to sacrifice your broken ideas of approval-based identity on the altar of God’s truth and become who you were meant to be in Christ.You''ll learn how to: Expose false labels and selfish motives. Live according to God''s higher values with a deeper confidence in His calling. Trade in your broken ego and unleash your “altar” ego as a living sacrifice to Him. Understand how God continuously shapes you into His vision of you. Once you know your true identity and are growin

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Book SynopsisShouldn’t there be more to marriage than flipping a coin to see if it will last? Is it possible to grow more in love with your spouse? Would you like to guarantee your marriage will last? Craig and Amy Groeschel offer single adults pursuing marriage and all married couples five commitments to fail proof their marriage, From This Day Forward.

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Book SynopsisIn The Memory Jar, part of the Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series, we visit a small Amish community in West Kootenai, Montana, where for the past ten years, Sarah Shelter has been passed over by the young Amish men that arrive there each year. A tragedy has closed her heart … until she meets Jathan Schrock.

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Book SynopsisCaught between a stifling Amish community and an unnerving outside world, a devout young woman on the run is about to become the newest arrival to West Kootenai, Montana.On the day of her sister''s death, Rebecca Troyer took her first step away from the Amish.Rebecca had always strayed a little outside the folda job at an Englisch bakery, long weekends with non-Amish friendsbut nothing could have prepared her family for what she is about to do: Rebecca is abandoning the community to attend nursing school. She is headed to college, into the world.But she has to make it across the country first.When she stops in West Kootenai, at the home of a lapsed Amish friend from her youth, Rebecca finds a lot more in Montana than she had bargained fornamely a handsome working man named Caleb Hooley.Caleb is at a crossroads of his own. A daredevil bachelor with high standards, he has decided he'll never find an Amish woman who can quencTrade Review'Goyer has written a heartwarming story that’s much more than a romance; it’s a story about getting past one’s suffering from losing a loved one.” * Romantic Times, four stars *

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Book SynopsisIn Is This the One?, Steve Arterburnan award-winning author and the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries, the largest faith-based broadcast counseling and treatment ministryhas created a how to plan for happier, stronger marriages. He contends that living in a no regrets relationship can be as simple following this spiritually solid and personally drawn plan before the first I do is even spoken. Host of the number one Christian radio broadcast, New Life Live!, Arterburn draws a painfully personal portrait of the devastation divorce has on a family. Rather than aiming at marriages already in jeopardy, Arterburn focuses attention on the beginning of relationshipsbefore the commitment, before the emotional investment, before the children. He prescribes three sets of ten carefully devised dates designed to help couples reveal their true colors and clarify whether or not they are a compatible match. This practical, personal, and positive plan can impact marriagesand ground the sky

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Book SynopsisEvery attempt to help people must first begin with an effort to understand people, says Dr. Larry Crabb. And the only fully reliable source of information on that topic is the Bible.In this Gold Medallion Award-winning classic, Dr. Crabb affirms the power of the Scriptures to address the intricacies and deep needs of the human heart. Exploring the inseparable link between spiritual and psychological realities, Understanding People offers a vital lens on how we''re put together--who we really are and what makes us tick in our relationships with other people, with God, and with ourselves.In three parts, this book first points us to the Bible as our source of insight into perplexing heart issues. Then it helps us come to grips with our brokenness as God''s image-bearers, and it shows how we can reclaim our ability to reflect him in our growth toward maturity and healed relationships.

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Book SynopsisBeyond the Farthest Star tells the tale of a father desperate to reconnect with his daughter and regain the love of his wife. In it he discovers that reconciliation and trust begin, not with words, but with the revelation of the heart.

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Book SynopsisJoin investigative journalist and bestselling author Lee Strobel as he embarks on his life-changing quest to solve the riddle of grace. Along the way, you''ll find the undeniable evidence of grace in the true stories of racists, addicts, and even murderers who have found new hope and purpose--all through the redemptive power of God''s amazing grace.In The Case for Grace, Lee offers an accessible explanation of the theology of God''s grace, shown through the incredible, dramatic, can''t-put-it-down stories of people whose lives were changed by the gift of grace--true accounts of people whose transformation and renewal are so radical that they seem to be best explained as the work of a gracious God.Lee draws upon his own journey from atheism to Christianity to explore the depth and breadth of God''s redeeming love for spiritually wayward people, traveling thousands of miles to capture the inspiring stories of everyday people whose valu

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to get along for a lifetime? Men and women share a deadly problem that kills good relating. The problem is this: we are committed, first of all, to ourselves. Each of us, without blushing, holds fast to an overriding concern for our own well-being.Sharing people''s stories and personal anecdotes, Crabb explores how we can turn away from ourselves and toward each other, how we can become what he calls other-centered.In Men and Women, Dr. Crabb maintains that men and women are different in important ways that, if understood and honored, can lead to a deep enjoyment of one another, an enjoyment that can last forever.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Carol Kent comes a riveting journey of facing the impassible obstacles of life and discovering the last thing she ever expected---the sweet spot of grace.

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Book SynopsisAt your fingertips, powerful prayers from Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms In Prayer International, the movement that has spawned hundreds of thousands of moms around the world to pray for their kids.  Every mother will feel encouraged to pray diligently for her children, no matter their age, when she opens the pages of Mom's Little Book of Powerful Prayers and discovers prayers from Scripture for her child's every need: their protection, challenges, health, friendships, character, anger, sadness, fears, and more.

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Book SynopsisBook 3 in a masterful what-if series in which global catastrophe puts a family’s very survival at risk---and both reveals the darkness in human hearts and lights the way to restoration.

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Book SynopsisShane is getting married—but can he forget the girl he loved years ago? Lauren’s dreams of happiness walked out the door with Shane and the daughter she gave up, and now Emily searches for the mother she never met. Can three hurting people find hope in the ashes of yesterday?Shane Galanter is a man ready to put down roots after years of searching for happiness. But is he making the right choice? Or is there a woman somewhere who even now also remembers those long-ago days . . . and a love that hasn’t faded with time?Lauren Gibbs is a successful international war correspondent who gave up on happily-ever-after years ago—when it was ripped away from her. Since then, she’s never looked back. So why can’t she put to rest the one question that haunts her: Why is life so empty?Emily Anderson is a college freshman raised by her grandparents and about to take her first internship as a journalist. But before she can mo

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Book SynopsisTwo couples torn apart---one by war between countries, one by war within.

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Book SynopsisThe Gospel costs nothing, but it demands everything.It''s all or nothing This powerful booklet, excerpted from All In tells us that the Gospel costs nothing, but demands everything.  If Jesus is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all. It''s all or nothing. It''s now or never.   It''s time to ante up and go all in with God.No one has ever sacrificed anything for God.  If you always get back more than you gave up, have you sacrificed anything at all?  The eternal reward always outweighs the temporal sacrifice.  At the end of the day, our greatest regret will be whatever we didn't give back to God. What we didn't push back across the table to Him.  Eternity will reveal that holding out is losing out.Batterson writes, For many years, I thought I was following Jesus.  I wasn't.  I had invited Jesus to follow me.  I call it inverted Christianity.  And it's a s

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Book SynopsisIn Kill the Spider, Carlos Whittaker empowers you to destroy the root of deep-seated habits, ultimately bringing soul-relieving freedom. You can’t just clear away the cobwebs; you need to find the spider---the source of the issue---and take it out.

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Book SynopsisA man and his son dreamed of America’s freedom, but the dream became a nightmare when they ended up at Guantánamo Bay.Hasan Makari and his son, Najib, both Lebanese nationals, have dreamed of the day they would experience the shining freedom of America. But when they arrive in the US, they are arrested, accused of terrorism, and incarcerated at the Guantánamo Bay Prison Camp in Cuba, all on false charges. Suddenly, they face the nightmare of death by execution.Their only hope is Navy JAG Officer Matt Davis, who has been assigned to the case of his life—to defend the Makaris in court at Guantánamo Bay. Matt believes his clients are innocent, but he faces monumental opposition—not only from powerful federal prosecutors with a huge agenda and an unlimited budget, but also from the woman he loves who, as a fellow JAG officer, has been ordered onto the prosecution team to convict the Makaris.As the drama unfolds

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Book SynopsisTHE U.S. NAVY’S BILLION-DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF DRONES LANDS TWO NAVY JAG OFFICERS IN THE GUN SIGHTS OF A KILLER.Trade Review'Brown’s intriguing second Navy JAG thriller (after 2015’s Detained) follows Lt. Cmdr. Caroline McCormick from shipboard duty to the Pentagon’s Code 13, the legal brain trust of the U.S. Navy, and into a harrowing personal and professional mission... Brown addresses the serious constitutional issues raised by the domestic use and control of drones, but readers should be prepared for corrupt, spineless politicians and other stock characters in an entry sure to please the author’s many fans. ' * Publishers Weekly *

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