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Kids Guide To Saving The Planet
$10.99The Earth is warming. The climate is changing. Sea levels are on the rise, and plastic is showing up… everywhere.
We have every reason to be concerned about our planet, our only home. New inventions and technologies will help, but cleaning up the planet–saving the world–will require all of us to pay attention and take action. What can you do to help? Plenty!
Despite what you may hear on the news, the situation isn’t hopeless, and we aren’t helpless. In this inspiring, informative book, nationally recognized meteorologist Paul Douglas clearly and thoughtfully presents the daunting problems of climate change. And he offers realistic solutions (including some that are already working!) and actions that kids can participate in now. It’s imperative that we all step up and become part of the solution, by engaging in new, smarter ways of living.
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Letting Go Finding You
$19.99Rethink everything you believe about yourself because of your Enneagram number, and embrace the virtues of your type.
Hunter Mobley has been an Enneagram teacher for years, working with people who have read all the books and completed all the programs, only to find they are still getting caught in the same patterns of behavior. Too many of us are stuck on the treadmill of consumer spirituality, clinging to the illusion that we are in charge of our own spiritual growth and development. But the path of true transformation, according to Mobley, isn’t in doing more, but in doing less–in letting go of control and adopting a contemplative posture that will naturally lead us to our true self.
The key to unlocking this contemplative path is in understanding a fundamental but often-missed aspect of Enneagram teaching: the Enneagram virtues. Most of us focus our Enneagram work on trying to overcome the passion of our Enneagram number. Sometimes referred to as the “”sin,”” this is the expression of our personality that habitually gets us into trouble and blocks us from growth. The lesser-known virtues, on the other hand, describe the God-image in us and are the best articulations of our true selves. The Enneagram mystery–hiding in plain sight–is that how we have come to know ourselves (reflected by our passion) is the opposite of who we truly are (which is reflected by our virtue). We don’t have to struggle against our passion; we can simply let go and embrace the virtue that has always been at our center.
Letting Go, Finding You will show how a contemplative spiritual path, informed by the Enneagram, will allow you to finally stop striving after false promises and start surrendering to the truest version of yourself.
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Show Dont Tell
$28.00From the #1 New York Times bestselling writer and author of How to Love an American Man comes a memoir that inspires us to remember the special teachers in our lives and reflect on the change we create when we share our stories.
Mrs. Korthaus has always been ahead of her time–an educator who inspired her students to dream bigger, think deeper, and live boldly. For decades, she led an English classroom with caring and conviction, but it’s not until she’s retired, and then fighting cancer, that she begins to share her story: long ago marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., building a corporate career, and overcoming heartbreak before “accidentally” becoming a teacher and forever shaping the lives of countless young adults–including bestselling author Kristine Gasbarre.
In Show, Don’t Tell, Kristine reflects on her thirty-year friendship with this extraordinary teacher who shaped her life so significantly. She shares the profound lessons Mrs. Korthaus taught her and other students on self-discovery, resilience, strength, and showing up fully for life. It shines a spotlight on the power of sharing our lives and our stories with each other as it moves between tragedy, awe, and the heartwarming relationship forged over decades between two women from different generations. Above all, it delivers a moving reminder about the elders who’ve believed in us–and a call to thank them for the lives they influenced us to lead.
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Silent Horizons
$32.99He’s gone behind enemy lines countless times before. But this time, he’s going alone.
Foster Quinn is more than a former Force Recon Marine. He’s a husband. A father. A faithful brother to his teammates. When one of them is killed during a high-risk operation to track down a dangerous arms dealer, Foster struggles to balance his roles as a dedicated family man and an elite warrior. Despite his inner demons–or maybe because of them–Foster can’t walk away from his brothers.
Then he gets the chance to step in where his best friend left off, assuming a cover identity in Iran that will get him close to the arms dealer and pave the way for a critical mission. On his own in a new country, he must carefully choose who to trust. An Iranian taxi driver. An American hunter. A British oil executive. One wrong move could spell disaster. Not just for the mission, but for Foster.
The clock is ticking. A team of tier-one warriors is set to plummet through the night sky in enemy territory. They’ve trained for this. But their success hinges on just one man.
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Angel Of Second Street
Original price was: $14.99.$11.97Current price is: $11.97.A new series of hope found amid trial starts in Eureka, California, during the hostile winter of 1885. Ida Dempsy, raised socially privileged, tries to keep secret her efforts to help prostitutes on Second Street and share Jesus with the Chinese immigrants, but her kindhearted efforts get her into deep trouble.
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Creektown Discoveries : 3 Holmes County Amish Novels
Original price was: $24.99.$18.97Current price is: $18.97.Orley and Lois Troyer own an antique store called “Memory Keepers” in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Though knowledgeable in antiques and their repair, their real talent is in mentoring folks who are hurting and don’t even know it. And in the process, they might just heal some of their own buried sorrows.
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Living Water : Devotional Refreshment For A Woman’s Soul
$12.99Living Water will delight your heart with 180 inspiring devotional readings and prayers. Each one will nourish and cultivate your faith. With every turn of the page, you’ll encounter the undeniable love and extravagant generosity of your heavenly Father.
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Womens Scripture Memory Guide
$9.99This powerful and practical guide is packed with invaluable information on scripture memorization. It lays out vital, need-to-know scriptures for your everyday life, plus much more-an overview of all 66 books of the Bible, helpful hints for retaining scripture, and a comprehensive list of Bible memory verses in biblical order.
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Know Your Bible Better
$9.99You want more from your time with scripture. . .this spiral-bound journal provides both clear instruction and ample space for you to jot down reflections. Based on the million-copy bestseller How to Study the Bible, it captures your thoughts and feelings, creating a treasured record of your own walk with God.
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180 Encouraging Devotions For A Man Of God
$16.99Follower of Jesus, there’s always a better day ahead-whether by the miraculous intervention of a loving, resourceful God or the ultimate perfection of His eternal presence. These encouraging devotional readings show that now matter how disappointing or frustrating this life is, you as a Christian ultimately can’t lose.
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Blessed Is She Who Prays
$12.99This lovely devotional journal for women is a beautiful reminder that blessings abound for women who pray. Each page features an encouraging devotional reading rooted in biblical truth and a heartfelt prayer alongside journaling space to help you begin your daily quiet time with the heavenly Father. You will discover all the ways God blesses you every single day as you grow closer to Him and wrap your soul in His unconditional love.
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You Are Endlessly Loved
$14.99This delightful devotional-created just for you-will encourage and inspire your soul with deeply rooted truths from God’s Word. Each devotional reading and heartfelt prayer will assure you that you are truly loved–because God says so. . .and His Word is unchanging!
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Bible Adventure : An Inquisitive Christian Kid’s Guide To Jesus And The Her
$16.99Think you know about the most important Bible characters? Great. . .but you’ll learn even more here. The Bible Adventure! is just for 8-12-year-olds, to help you know the most important characters in scripture, especially Jesus. Find out what part each played in God’s plan to bring salvation to the world.
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Biblical Theology In The Life Of The Early Church
$83.31Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church recasts biblical theology as a practice cultivated in Christian community rather than a solely academic pursuit. Stephen Presley argues that the early church fathers crafted an ecclesial biblical theology that was lived out communally and oriented believers toward beholding God’s glory.
This volume brings patristic biblical interpretation into conversation with contemporary biblical theology, exploring how assumptions and methods of figures such as Irenaeus and Augustine can guide modern hermeneutics. Presley shows how early Christian theologians emphasized virtue and discipleship alongside exegesis, patiently shaping readers to inhabit Scripture’s narrative. He illuminates the catechetical and liturgical scaffolding that informed patristic biblical theology, centered on Christ as the cornerstone.
Students and scholars of theology, church history, hermeneutics, and patristics will find valuable new insights.
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Multigenerational Church Crisis
$83.31Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures
– open the lines of communication
– appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church
– unite in one mission to impact your community and the worldIt may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture.
These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It’s no wonder that younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities?
Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.
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Love Does Not Conquer All
$66.65from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad
– how to parent with grace and consistency
– special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and traumaWhether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.
In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to:
– parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be
– look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes
– love children who do not want your love
– understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your childrenNo matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.
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Hope Breaks Through
$66.65Discover how to exchange what is for what could be:
– replace discouragement with hope
– work alongside God to effect meaningful change
– encounter rich biblical teaching and remarkable true storiesHopelessness is everywhere. It doesn’t discriminate. It’s a form of spiritual poverty lurking in remote villages, destitute refugee camps, suburban homes, and corner offices. The sheer magnitude of the needs we see can paralyze us, harden our hearts, and tempt us to choose indifference.
But when we lose hope, we surrender both our earthly influence and our spiritual inheritance. With rich biblical teaching and remarkable stories, Heath Adamson invites you to exchange what is with what could be. The hope he writes of isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a biblical, transformative, future-focused force that breaks through our circumstances, and makes it possible for us to work alongside God to effect meaningful change.
If you have been discouraged or overwhelmed, you are not alone. By seeing beyond your life, you will discover how true hope can change your mindset and reignite your passion to serve others.
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Am I A Better Christian On Zoloft
$66.65When you’ve done all the right things, read all the right books, and listened to all the right worship songs, yet still feel like you don’t have this faith thing figured out, what do you do? It can be hard to voice the questions and doubts floating around your head and heart to others. But you’re not the only one who feels that way!
For anyone tired of church politics, the unspoken rules of Christian subculture, and taking themselves too seriously, Mark Tabb is your new best friend. He asks the questions you might hesitate to admit having, like
– Can I call myself a Christian if I don’t watch The Chosen?
– Is God kind of mean but we’re all afraid to say something?
– If I believe God is in control, why am I upset about politics?
– Why don’t I feel it?
– What if I’m wrong?
– and moreNot only will he explore the answers to ten specific questions, he’ll show you how to get comfortable talking with others about all the weird and uncomfortable questions you have. Because figuring out life together just might be the catalyst we need to renew our faith and our hope for the future.
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Across The Crying Sands
$66.65A Tale of Uncharted Adventure and Discovery Inspired by a True Story
In 1888 Mary Edwards Gerritse is a witty and confident young woman who spends as much time as possible outdoors on the rugged Oregon coast where she and her husband, John, have settled. The two are a formidable pair who are working hard to prove their homesteading claim and build a family. But as Mary faces struggles of young motherhood and questions about her family of origin, she realizes that life is far from the adventure she imagined it would be.
After losing the baby she’s carrying, grief threatens Mary, but she finds an unconventional way to bring joy back into her life–by taking over a treacherous postal route. As Mary becomes the first female mail carrier to traverse the cliff-hugging mountain trails and remote Crying Sands Beach, with its changing tides and sudden squalls, she recaptures the spark she lost and discovers that a life without risk is no life at all.
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Sometimes You Stay
$66.65He was never going to leave the island, and she wasn’t going to stay. But if she walked away, she would always wonder . . .
For digital content creator Cretia Martin, home is wherever her carry-on suitcase lands. And it’s constantly landing in new places as she travels the world. She’s never been interested in settling in one spot–after all, houses are just places that collect junk and tie you down. But when she literally bumps into local dog breeder Finn Chaffey on Prince Edward Island and all the tools of her trade end up in the harbor, she can’t exactly leave until she gets things sorted out.
Finn is horrified by the part he played in the accident and offers to help, arranging for Cretia to stay with a friend at the beautiful Red Door Inn. The longer Cretia is forced to remain in one place, the more she discovers what she’s been missing with life on the road–and the more she wants to see Finn and his business succeed. But helping him means staying put, the one thing she always swore she wouldn’t do, and risking the only thing she’s never put on the line–her heart.
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Pursuit Of Elena Bradford
$66.65Nothing would please her family more than her securing an admirable match, but true love and loyalty are harder to come by than she imagined.
At twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider marriage. But when her father dies and leaves the family deeply in debt, Elena becomes their only hope. Her mother uses their last funds to take Elena and her younger sister to Graham Springs, Kentucky, where people find healing by drinking the mineral spring water and healthy recreation through the many daily activities–including dances almost every evening.
As her mother schemes to find Elena a wealthy husband, Elena finds herself drawn to two men her mother would never consider. Charming artist Kirby Frazier spends his days drawing and painting the guests, but his real mission is to find a wealthy bride to finance his dream to go west. Melancholy Andrew Harper has come to Graham Springs in need of healing after a broken heart.
When a beautiful young lady shows up at the Springs with no chaperone and a story that seems suspicious, nearly everyone is charmed and intrigued. But when an unexpected tragedy occurs, Elena, Kirby, and Andrew will all be faced with decisions of life, love, and loyalty.
With a Southern flair and a spark of intrigue, this stand-alone clean historical romance will charm readers with masterful artists, colorful dances, a love triangle, and endearing family relationships.
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Capture The Moment
$66.65She’s ready for adventure–isn’t she?
Kate Cunningham is facing the opportunity of a lifetime. As a zoo photographer, she’s spent years photographing animals in carefully controlled environments, but now?National Geographic?has dangled an irresistible prize: If Kate can snag a unique photo of a legendary bear in Grand Teton National Park, they just might publish it. It’s the kind of challenge Kate has been waiting for, and she’s eager to prove herself in the wild.?
With more enthusiasm than experience, Kate soon realizes that capturing an image of this bear isn’t as simple as she hoped. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Grant Cooper, a seasonal park ranger who knows the terrain–and the bears–better than anyone. His tracking skills could be exactly what Kate needs to succeed, and it doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes. But they’re not the only ones with an interest in the park’s most famous bear. And his motives are far from innocent.
A clean, kisses-only contemporary romance and summer read by Suzanne Woods Fisher for wildlife, travel, and photography enthusiasts set in Grand Teton National Park.
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Light On Horn Island
$49.98Just when her life comes crumbling down, she discovers secrets that could shape her future–and heal her past.
When Edie Gardner’s life in New York falls apart, her grandmother Adele “Punk” Cheramie coaxes her back to tiny Bayou du Chene, Mississippi. Edie spent many happy summers there, a stone’s throw from untamed Horn Island, where she once found love. Can she now demystify the island’s strange new light?
Punk and her colorful friends introduce Edie to the Trove, a fascinating gallery and antique shop. Like Horn Island’s light, The Trove has appeared out of nowhere. Its proprietor, with a gift for discerning his customers’ needs, gives Edie a Victorian parlor game that asks players a series of personal questions, which is harmless fun at first. But Edie and her grandmother’s circle find that the game has a way of uncovering secrets, including a heartbreak that has haunted one of the women for decades. Banding together, this Southern sisterhood is determined to find answers that will bring healing, hope, and happiness–and maybe explain the transcendent illumination of a wild and windswept barrier island.
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Lady Maybe Revised 10th Anniversary Edition (Revised)
$66.65One final cry of terror, and suddenly her world shifted violently, until a blinding collision scattered her mind and shook her bones. Then, the pain. The freezing water. And as all sensation drifted away, a hand reached for hers before all faded into darkness. . . .
In the midst of a fierce storm, a carriage carrying Sir John Mayfield, Lady Marianna Mayfield, and her lady’s companion careens off a narrow cliff road, changing their fates forever. When the wreckage is found, Sir John is gravely injured, and a woman is discovered unconscious wearing a valuable ring. As the woman regains consciousness in a strange house, she grapples with fragmented memories of the accident, unsettling dreams of a child in peril, and a deep mystery tied to the ring on her finger. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces and haunted by a sense of foreboding, the survivor realizes she cannot trust anyone and must uncover the truth of what happened that stormy night, even as danger mounts and enemies conspire against her.
In this revised and updated 10th anniversary edition of Julie Klassen’s acclaimed novel, a woman’s startling secrets lead her into unexpected danger and romance in Regency England.
Lady Maybe is a clean Regency romance full of mystery, adventure, and a search for identity. This novel will delight fans of the amnesia trope, Julia Quinn, Jane Austen, and Mimi Matthews.
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Lesson In Propriety
$66.65LESSON ONE: Stand in the way of the Windy City’s criminal world and expect a most improper proposal from an eligible gentleman in return.
With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiance casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather’s privileged life has been upended. She is left with only one option: to provide for her family by opening a finishing school in the allegedly haunted castle she’s inherited from her eccentric aunt. However, her plan is immediately threatened by unscrupulous developers keen on claiming the coveted estate for themselves by any means necessary.
Mr. Rhenick Wittenbecker, a dashing architect with a tendency to charm his way out of trouble, is convinced he can protect Drusilla but is challenged by her fierce independence. Yet when strange occurrences–walking suits of armor and unexpected ghostly visitors–arise within the castle’s grounds, Drusilla must decide whether to risk her family’s safety and her school on the gallant architect who seems to have found his way into her heart.
Laugh-out-loud witty banter, swoon-worthy romance, and delightful mischief in the Gilded Age string together this entrancing series starter. Fans of clean romance, Christian fiction, and strong female characters will enjoy this read.
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Wager With The Matchmaker
$66.65After her brother’s entanglement with an Irish gang threatens their family’s safety, Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis and her troubled past, seeking refuge as a maid for the affluent Shanahan family. Alannah’s resolve to avoid romance is tested by the undeniable attraction she feels for Kiernan Shanahan. Determined to maintain her position and the safety it provides, she vows to resist the pull of her heart despite the growing bond between them and their undeniable chemistry.
In the wake of a devastating fire, Kiernan Shanahan sees a shrewd opportunity to invest in a clay mine and brickyard to aid the city’s rebuilding. To secure his venture, he seeks a wealthy bride with a substantial dowry. However, the matchmaker he consults has different plans. As danger looms and Alannah fights to keep her brother safe, Kiernan’s protective instincts draw them closer, but a future together seems too far out of reach. It will take a miracle–or a wager with the wily matchmaker–to form a match between the unlikely couple.
Award-winning author Jody Hedlund presents a sweeping finish to her Irish matchmaking series with sizzling chemistry and closed-door romance for fans of the marriage of convenience trope, Mimi Matthews, and Elizabeth Camden.
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Shop Down The Lane
$66.65Leslie Gould delights in this sweet and humorous Amish romance reminiscent of The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail .
Lois Yoder has always found solace in the quiet life of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where she manages a gift shop that reflects her Amish community’s simple values. Her tranquil world is upended when Moses Lantz, a former Amishman turned Mennonite and the man who broke her heart, buys the shop with ambitious plans to transform it into a tourist hub–a move that Lois fiercely opposes.
Seeking a distraction, Lois joins a bird watchers’ circle letter under an alias. But unknown to her, Moses does the same at the urging of a friend. While their correspondence blossoms into a tender romance, the enmity between Lois and Moses in real life only intensifies. Can they overcome their animosity and embrace the love they’ve found through their letters, or will their stubborn hearts keep them apart forever?
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Mothering Boys : 8 Things Your Son Needs From You Before He Turns 10
$66.658 Critical Things Your Son Needs Right Now!
– packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement–and fun!–ideas and activities to help you raise godly sons in a rapidly changing world
– research-based tips that steer away from shame-based motivators toward more productive techniques
– approachable and filled with good humor
Boys today are surrounded by accusations that their very existence is toxic, told that their biological makeup is a problem and that the future is female. As Christian moms, we have the responsibility and privilege of teaching our boys what is true about who they are and what isn’t. But how do we grow these tiny (and somewhat smelly) wild things into godly men of character?
With encouragement, hope, and a dash of humor, popular writer and fellow mom-in-the-trenches Molly DeFrank reveals the eight most critical things your son needs right now. Rooted in biblical truth, real parenting stories, and current research, this go-to guide is packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement–and fun!–ideas and activities to help you:
– create meaningful connection with your son
– cultivate his character
– equip him to flourish right where he is
– give him a solid foundation in an ever-shifting cultureIn a world of giants and lions, you can raise up the next generation of Davids and Daniels. And you can do it while driving carpool, folding mountains of laundry, building model sets, eating dinner, and tucking them in for the night.
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Every Hour Until Then
$66.65Gifted with the ability to time-cross between Victorian-era London and World War II Washington, DC, Kathryn faces two lives fraught with danger. In 1938 amid the looming shadow of war, Kathryn is invited to the London Museum as a guest curator to create a groundbreaking exhibit on Jack the Ripper and his reign of terror. As she delves into her grim research, she uncovers a chilling truth: Her own sister is destined to become the Ripper’s final victim decades earlier.
In 1888, in a race against fate, Kathryn is assisted by her handsome childhood friend in hunting down history’s most elusive killer. As they unravel the threads of mystery woven through time, Kathryn must decide if she’ll unmask the murderer history has chosen to hide, forfeiting a life with the man she loves to save her sister.
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Christ Triumphs Over Sin And Death
$14.99Daniel’s prayer and seventy-week prophecy in Daniel 9 is unique and epic.
With Israel being in exile nearly seven decades, Daniel was eager for the nation’s physical and spiritual restoration. However, the Lord revealed that His plans for Israel would reach into the distant future, encompassing a period of seventy weeks.
In this remarkable revelation, God outlined a precise chronology when Christ would come and die to achieve redemption, and when the Antichrist would rise and reign but ultimately be destroyed.
At the end, Christ will return, conquer the Antichrist, destroy Israel’s enemies, and cause all Israel to turn to Him in repentance. Establishing universal and absolute peace, Christ will usher in His millennial kingdom and reign as King over all the earth.
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Ripening Time
$18.99Celebrate the power of food and create delicious, lasting memories with this poetic and playful exploration of the joy of waiting for, and finally sharing, fried plantains.
Mama steers the cart toward the produce section of the grocery store and picks up a bunch of green plantains. Thus begins a week of anxious anticipation as a young girl waits for mustard yellows to seep onto the unripe green peels. Creep. Creep. Seep. Green begins to turn to yellow. Creep. Creep. Seep. Black streaks appear. And finally, on Sunday, the frying pan sizzles and hisses, as Mama serves up the warm, sugary slices the young girl has waited for so long.
Much like there is sweet treasure hidden beneath the skin of a plantain, this beautifully written and evocative story reaches far beyond the act of preparing a favorite food. Ripening Time celebrates the way food and family entwine to connect us across generations–and serves as a touching reminder that some of the sweetest rewards in life are worth the wait.
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Star For Jesus And Other Jobs I Quit
$18.99A funny, thought-provoking memoir-in-essays about learning to understand-again and again-that we can’t earn God’s love no matter how many rules we follow or boxes we check, and learning to accept the grace that is freely given.
Growing up, Kimberly Stuart got really good at strapping on her spiritual tap shoes and trying to be a star for Jesus. She could sing all the songs, ace the sword drills, and know all the right theology. From earning creepy Jesus paperweights in her church’s faux Girl Scout program to trying to calm an actual storm on the Mediterranean, she was doing her best; and still found herself longing for something more. She didn’t mean to completely ignore the most beautiful tenets of her faith-the unwavering grace and tenacious love of God-but she did. Which, of course, was the problem. Her best was lackluster, and God wasn’t looking for a star performer anyway.
Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit), is an invitation for readers to spot unvarnished, amazing grace when they see it. With her trademark wit and transparency, Stuart brings readers through both big and small moments that teach us to cling to the fierce love of God instead of the flimsier versions we find elsewhere.
With unflinching honesty and relatable humor, Stuart encourages readers to take another look at unrelenting grace; why, contrary to the cultural narrative, we are not actually enough, and that’s good news; how we always, remarkably, have all the grace we need; and why this moment in history is the perfect time to extend no-strings-attached grace to an emotionally bedraggled, wary world.
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Man Of Valor Man Of Grace
$19.99For fans of the hit series House of David, discover the real King David in more depth and transform your life as you learn from his successes and failures.
How did David become the national hero of God’s chosen people?
Why is he the one character in the Bible described as “a man after God’s own heart?”Man of Valor, Man of Grace by Charles Swindoll invites you to walk alongside David from his heroic youth through his many decades as king so you can witness his life with its great accomplishments but also its endless struggles. All the dramatic highlights in David’s life–extreme highs, extreme lows–are unfolded for you here, along with keen insights into his many character strengths, especially his unsurpassed intimacy with God.
Curated from Swindoll’s Bible Commentary on the life of David, Man of Valor, Man of Grace illustrates David’s experiences to help you weather your own storms–be they self-inflicted or brought on by others–and emerge stronger, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. This book will help you:
*Uncover David’s human side and see how managed life’s challenges and used them to grow closer to God
*Gain practical insights you can apply to your daily life
*Connect with David like never before as you see his struggles and triumphs and get insights into your spiritual journey
Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord’s disposal. David was a man endowed by God with passion, strength, integrity, and humility–an unforgettable personality whose life offers endless lessons for people of all ages. Man of Valor, Man of Grace invites you to explore David’s life and learn lessons that will transform your life.
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Never Give Up
Original price was: $17.99.$10.97Current price is: $10.97.Find hope to keep going even when times are hard when you discover that God never changes, and He is always on your side.
In Never Give Up, trusted pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado crafts a powerful narrative underscoring the theme of relentless perseverance and the goodness of God in the midst of life’s storms, illustrating that God’s goodness transcends our circumstances.
This encouraging book, carefully curated from Max’s bestseller, You’ll Get Through This, serves as a vivid reminder that, even when life seems unfair or impossible, our faith in a benevolent God can carry us through to redemption and transformation. Never Give Up will give you the encouragement to keep fighting, to keep believing, and to never give up, assuring you that with God’s guidance, any adversity can be overcome, leading to profound personal strength and spiritual insight. You’ll discover how to:
*Finding hope in despair
*Trust in God’s plan
*Overcome adversity
*Strengthen your faithInside the pages you will also find:
*A 7-day devotional focused on the 7 Statements of Strength from the book
*Key Scriptures for getting through life’s toughest days
*Reflection questionsNever Give Up is a beacon of hope and encouragement if you are wading through a storm or experiencing hardship, emphasizing that with God’s help, you can overcome any challenge, leading to personal growth and redemption. Come and discover how your challenges can be transformed into opportunities with the guiding hand of God.
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Jesus Listens Large Print Edition (Large Type)
$27.99When your days feel overwhelming and life has you anxious and stressed, you can find peace and hope in Jesus. In this 365-day devotional prayer book from the author of Jesus Calling(R), you’ll find confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short, heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. Now available in an easy-to-read large print format.
God desires a relationship with you through continual conversation–prayer. Jesus Listens(R) empowers you to pray daily, whether it serves as your only prayer for the day or simply a jump starter to your own prayers.
This comforting book is ideal for those who . . .
*are going through difficult times and are looking for rest and hope
*are busy from life’s demands but want to grow their prayer life
*are not sure how to pray
*have been praying for years but want a closer relationship with GodThe biblical basis for each prayer is given at the end of each entry so you can continually return to God’s promises in Scripture.
This devotional includes:
*365 days of Bible-based prayers
*Scripture references for each devotion
*Large, easy-to-read print
*a ribbon markerWhether you gift Jesus Listens(R) or pick it up yourself to establish a more consistent prayer practice, Sarah’s words and her constant return to the Word of God will greatly enrich your prayer life. By praying Scripture through this daily devotional prayer book, you’ll experience true rest for your anxious mind, healing for your soul, and precious time in the presence of your Father.
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To Light The Way Forward
$18.00Feeling adrift after the loss of her husband, Rosemary sets out to visit an old friend on Whelk’s Island, undeterred by the threat of a hurricane. Before the storm hits, she finds herself at Tug’s Diner where she quickly connects with the owner, Tug.
But the storm destroys the diner, compounding Tug’s grief from losing his love the previous year. The longer Rosemary stays, the more she sees Tug’s deep sadness and resolves to help him. Together with Tug and friends Amanda and Paul, they all pitch in to help the close-knit community recover and rebuild.
As Amanda and Paul reconnect after losing touch during the storm, their plans to take things slow seem increasingly impractical. While Rosemary and Tug help the young couple navigate their relationship, they also find themselves building a friendship that begins to restore them both. But can that friendship convince them that love is possible for anyone who’s willing to take a risk-even those who never hoped they’d find it again?
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Every Thought Captive
Original price was: $29.99.$17.97Current price is: $17.97.Discover the biblical, neurological, and emotional keys to transforming destructive patterns of thinking into a renewed mind–one thought at a time.
Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts rather than let them control us.
As the senior pastor of one of the largest churches in America, bestselling author Kyle Idleman has seen the power of right thinking transform lives, including his own. In Every Thought Captive, Kyle points us to the tools we need to get our thoughts into submission so we can live a fuller and more joy-filled life. If you feel frustrated and discouraged in your battle to take control of your thoughts, this biblically rich, practical book will help you:
*Learn to identify the five thinking patterns that sabotage your life and relationship with God
*Encourage your brain’s neural network to develop new ways of thinking that are consistent with your values
*Start getting “unstuck” immediately as you implement simple but profound practices like “Win the Morning” and “Say It Out Loud”
*Understand what transformed thinking looks like in the unique context of your life
What you think about creates your attitudes, governs your emotions, determines your behavior, shapes your relationships, and ultimately defines your life. But armed with God’s wisdom and fresh truth about brain health, you can take control over your thoughts and embrace the full and flourishing life you long for.
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Creation Power And Truth
$19.99In Creation, Power and Truth, N. T. Wright invites readers to consider the crucial ways in which the Christian gospel challenges and subverts the intellectual, moral and political values that pervade contemporary culture. In doing so, he asks searching questions about three defining characteristics of our time: neo-gnosticism, neo-imperialism and postmodernity. Employing a robust Trinitarian framework, Wright looks afresh at key elements of the biblical story while drawing out new and unexpected connections between ancient and modern worldviews. The result is a vigorous critique of common cultural assumptions and controlling narratives, past and present, and a compelling read for all who want to hear, speak and live the gospel of Christ in a world of cultural confusion.
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God In Public
$22.99Drawing on a collection of lectures that N. T. Wright delivered from 1999 to 2015, God in Public brings together the message of Jesus–in its larger biblical context–and the challenges of the contemporary public and political worlds.
In this book, Wright challenges the West’s response to 9/11 and then expands to discuss a more Jesus inspired way of approaching the public problems we find ourselves in, based on the following Jesus’ life and teachings.
Questions such as: What has Christianity to do with power? Why must the church remind those in authority of their responsibilities? And What can Christians do to act as the voice of the voiceless? Are central in this book as Wright demonstrates the many ways in which faithful exegesis of scripture can throw fresh light–God’s light–on the great philosophical and ethical problems of our day.
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Spiritual And Religious
$22.99“I’m spiritual but not religious.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to explain why, although they don’t go to church, people still feel that life must have some kind of transcendent meaning.
But what does this “spirituality” consist of? In Spiritual and Religious N. T. Wright argues that, whether people realize it or not, they are often simply reverting to forms of ancient paganism that are very similar to those that confronted the earliest Christians.
With his characteristic verve and incisiveness, Wright traces the parallels between the worldviews of the first and twenty-first centuries, and shows how a better understanding of God as Trinity can breathe fresh life into our understanding and preaching of the gospel today.
He concludes this prophetic book with a call to contemporary Christians to make a clear choice:
“Are we to compromise with paganism, to assimilate, to water down the distinctives of Christian faith in order to make it more palatable? Are we to retreat into dualism, into a private ‘spiritual’ religion which will assure us of an other-worldly salvation but which will leave the powers of the present world unchallenged. . . ? Or are we to worship the God who is Father, Son and Spirit, and to find in that worship a renewed courage, a renewed sense of direction, and a renewed hope for the future?”
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Contemplative Witnessing : BIPOC-Centered Spiritual Direction
$22.00Spiritual direction is a communal spiritual practice that helps open our souls to other human beings. Yet, BIPOC people in the US are surrounded by persistent messages and encounters with social systems that daily deny our souls’ dignity and worth. In the face of such challenges, Cindy S. Lee calls for spiritual directors to serve as contemplative witnesses to injustice and to facilitate restoration when BIPOC people’s sacredness is dismissed. In Contemplative Witnessing, Lee explores how BIPOC people can experience a liberating spirituality so we can settle into our own bodies, experience the traditions and spirituality of our cultures, and engage with communities that reflect our sacredness back to us. Contemplative Witnessing serves as a guide for spiritual directors to facilitate such encounters. This book equips spiritual directors, who often lack BIPOC-centered tools and training, to journey with and within, and to serve as witnesses as BIPOC people encounter our most sacred and honest selves. BIPOC spiritual directors and other directors who serve BIPOC directees will find this book a resource they have long desired.
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We Believe : How The Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
$17.99We believe in one God. Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book, We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching readers” faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs. In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
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Love Does Not Conquer All
$19.99from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad
– how to parent with grace and consistency
– special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and traumaWhether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.
In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to:
– parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be
– look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes
– love children who do not want your love
– understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your childrenNo matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.
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New Way To Love Your Neighbor
$17.99In a world that revels in outrage and embarrassing others at worst-or maybe just ignoring those we don’t like at best-Christians know they are supposed to “be loving” instead. But how? “Being loving” sounds nice, but what does love really look like, and how does it show up? Spoiler alert: it looks nothing like the world’s conventional definitions of love. After all, if those cultural approaches to love were working, why are you still witnessing people tearing each other apart on the internet, or avoiding your coworker in passive-aggressive ways, or fighting yet again with your spouse over who’s on dish duty, or bickering with your neighbor over whether your trashcan is parked in the right place?
In her much-anticipated debut book, compelling and sought-after Bible teacher Jada Edwards schools us all on how to transform our relationship with both God and others (yes, even those we don’t like!). In short, Jada reveals how we often get love wrong. But with the right definition and expression of love, so much can change-including our relationships. In this book, you’ll discover:
*How to release yourself from 4 limits holding you back from fully experiencing God’s love for you
*How to adopt 5 clear and surprising ways to be loving to those around you
*How to be curious, free, brave, resilient, and real in your relationships
*How to experience transformation in any kind of relationship
A rich, full, and loving relationship with God and others is possible, so long as you get love right. Are you ready to experience it?
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Were In This Together
$19.99A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock.
It’s lunchtime at school, and Leo knows exactly what he’s going to have: a baloney sandwich. His mom does the best she can, but sometimes Leo wishes they could afford more than baloney sandwiches. Then one day, the unexpected happens: His mom gets a new job and buys him a lunch box at a yard sale. Suddenly, he’s got something other than a baloney sandwich! Even more amazing, Leo’s delicious lunch begins to multiply, and the more he shares, the more he receives.
A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock’s tale of empathy, community, and caring for others comes to life with TeMika Grooms’s warm illustrations in the first book in his We’re in This Together series.
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Sister Sinner : The Miraculous Life And Mysterious Disappearance Of Aimee S
$32.00On a spring day in 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson wandered into the Pacific Ocean and vanished. Weeks later she reappeared in the desert, claiming to have been kidnapped. A national media frenzy and months of investigation ensued. Who was this woman?
America’s most famous evangelist, McPherson was a sophisticated marketer who used spectacle, storytelling, and the newest technology–including her own radio station–to bring God’s message to the masses. Her innovations brought Pentecostalism into the mainstream, paved the way for televangelists, and shaped the future of American Christianity. Her Angelus Temple in Echo Park, Los Angeles, can be called the first megachurch. Her Foursquare Church continues, with more than eight million faithful around the world.
But after her disappearance, as crowds gathered at the water’s edge, people asked: Was McPherson everybody’s saintly sister, or a con-artist sinner? The story of what happened next–sex scandals, religious persecution, legal shenanigans, the seemingly unshakable faith of thousands of followers, and the race to cover it all–runs through the center of Claire Hoffman’s thrilling Sister, Sinner.
A riveting journey into the rise of popular religion in America and life in early Hollywood, and told with the flavor of the period’s noir mysteries, this is an unforgettable story of an iconic woman, largely overlooked, who changed the world.
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If God Were A Great Big Bear
$18.99Revel in the joy of nature and the One who made it all.
If God Were a Great Big Bear is a rhythmic meditation on the nature of God in the world. Through the eyes of a child, this picture book invites readers to imagine God creating each element of nature specifically for the benefit of the creatures and plants God lovingly made. If God were a mighty whale, she’d make vast, mysterious oceans, wouldn’t she? If God were a wiggly worm, he’d make fallen leaves and rotting trees and rich earth, wouldn’t he? Rushing streams, mountains full of caves, sun to warm flowers, trees blazing red and orange, and seas full of friends in every shape and size–God created them all! God is in all of creation, and God is in you and me.
Creator God made a perfectly balanced and interconnected world to please not just us humans but every plant and animal, every planet and star in all creation.
Award-winning author Paul Harbridge’s lovely, lyrical text flows beautifully alongside Marta Dorado’s dazzling illustrations of a world lush with color, light, and life. A perfect book for Easter, Earth Day, and any day.
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Fight For Us
$29.99An insightful, powerful path forward for couples, whether you’re in a struggling marriage or simply looking for ways to enhance and strengthen your relationship.
Marriage is hard for all kinds of reasons–financial struggles, parenting styles, personality differences, difficult circumstances. It’s easy to drift apart, walking through life more as roommates than partners. But there’s so much more for your marriage. The Fight for Us offers biblical wisdom and encouragement, as well as practical guidance, that will give you the confidence you need to cultivate the happy and healthy marriage you long for.
Rebekah and Gabe Lyons shepherd you as ones who have been there–many times–in their twenty-seven-year marriage, while also drawing on their mental-health coaching and marriage-counseling expertise to help you breathe new life into your marriage. The Fight for Us will guide you to:
*Discover why you fight, how you fight, and how to overcome toxic patterns to fight well
*Renew your commitment to love, care for, and show grace to your spouse
*Relinquish coping mechanisms and/or addictions that have come between you
*Understand your spouse’s needs while still validating your own
*Establish goals and rhythms that will deepen your friendship and intimacy as a couple
*And, most of all, lean on the One who fights for you and your marriageWhatever your reason for fighting for your marriage, The Fight for Us covers it all: community, health, money, parenting, career, sex, conflict, and spirituality. Your journey toward a growing, healthy, thriving marriage starts here.
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Reason For Church
$22.99Rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body of Christ.
The evangelical church is hemorrhaging. Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart – right out of the church. Yet, this shift is happening right as society is hitting record levels of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. In The Reason for Church, pastor Brad Edwards connects the dots of our current church crisis and provides compelling reasons to come back.
In part 1, Edwards shows how individualistic beliefs make church implausible and compromise our spiritual formation:
*Marketplace logic and consumeristic approaches to discipleship
*Intuitional spirituality and therapy speak
*Social media’s distortion of what is true, good, and beautiful
*Performative politics and culture wars
*Virtuous victimhood, the decline of trust, and the rise of powerThese chapters show why individualism won’t satisfy and can’t provide the refuge it promises.
In part 2, Edwards uses personal examples, church history, non-Western expressions of faith, and Scripture to show how the church is our existentially satisfying alternative to individualism. Equipped with an institutionally robust vision, we will rediscover the church as God’s spiritual greenhouse where soul-tired sojourners and lonely exiles are restored and repurposed for life in the world.
The Reason for Church offers an honest-yet-hopeful vision for church as a necessary institution. With radical individualism tearing us apart, we need compelling reasons to fall back in love with Christ’s bride, now more than ever.
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100 Extraordinary Stories Of Prayer For Courageous Girls
$12.99Praying girls are world-changers! And this deeply inspiring storybook proves it!
Just for the girls in your life, this collection of 100 extraordinary stories of praying women of faith–from the Bible, history, and today–will empower girls to know and understand how praying women have made a difference in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of praying women like Anna, Esther, Hannah, Anne Bradstreet, Shirley Dobson, Lottie Moon, Ida Scudder, Corrie ten Boom, Phillis Wheatley, and dozens more, the stories of these 100 women will encourage and inspire girls to become the praying world-changers God created them to be!
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