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Gods Word Is Great
$3.99Add to cartThe God’s Word is Great Coloring and Activity Book combines key Scripture verses from Psalm 19 with coloring fun and educational activities for boys and girls aged 5 through 8.
The cover of the sky-blue softcover activity book features two friends, a kitten and a puppy, busy playing and creating art. The title is presented in bright multi-colored letters.
God’s Word is Great!
The large activity book is the same size as a yellow notepad. The interior pages are white with black print. Activities include drawing, mazes, and spot-the-differences to encourage creativity, improve fine motor skills, develop problem-solving skills, and boost concentration.
The God’s Word is Great Coloring and Activity Book is an excellent substitution for screen time, and your children will love getting their fingers (and the pages) dirty with paint, pencils, crayons, and markers. A presentation page is included to complete when this book is given as a gift.
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Chosen Presents A Blended Harmony Of The Gospels
$19.99Add to cartFour Gospels. One Jesus.Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John: The different details, timelines, and emphases of each Gospel can make it difficult to picture the whole narrative. And The Chosen TV series acknowledges its own timeline for the unique purposes of the show. That’s why we’ve created The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels. We want you to see the factual accounts in one chronological story. You’ll experience:- the story of Jesus in one seamless narrative,- section divisions for forty daily readings,- a preface by Dallas and Amanda Jenkins, and- an index detailing the Scripture references of each passage.Immerse yourself in the greatest story ever told.
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Create Your Dream Home On A Budget
$28.99Add to cartHave you always wanted to transform your house into the home of your dreams but you’re not sure where to begin? Create Your Dream Home on a Budget will equip you with the motivation and how-to you need to create living spaces you love on a budget you can afford. With inspiration from beautiful photos, DIY projects, and foundational building and renovation concepts, you’ll be on your way to creating your own dream home.
Seasoned home-renovation experts and TikTok stars Daniel and Noell Jett (@JettSetFarmhouse) know a thing or two about building gorgeous homes with cost-effective tips and tricks. You’ll learn how to add functionality, beauty, and charm to each room of your home–including ideas for outdoor spaces–whether you’re renovating or building from the ground up! In Create Your Dream Home on a Budget, the Jetts provide:
*Steps to modernize your home without a major renovation
*DIY expertise for laying tile
*Tips to install your own closet system to stay organized
*Instructions to add or replace new features such as lighting fixtures
*And so much more!Every week, Daniel and Noell Jett inspire millions of followers on their own home makeover journeys. You’ll complete your unique do-it-yourself projects and create a foundation of beauty for your own living spaces in no time! Create Your Dream Home on a Budget makes the perfect self-purchase, housewarming present, birthday gift, Mother’s Day read, or holiday gift.
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Loving God Loving Others
$19.99Add to cartYour longing for meaningful connection is a good and holy desire. God made us to love one another, and we love because He first loved us. In Loving God, Loving Others, the ladies of the Catholic community Blessed is She pour their hearts onto the page to invite you into a deeper relationship with the One who loves you in order that you may pour out His love into every relationship in your life and create connections that last.
Over the course of 52 weeks, you’re invited to reflect on six rungs of relationships in your life: your relationship with God, yourself, your family of origin, your family or loved ones today, your friendships, and your workplace. In each section, you’ll uncover:
*God’s relentless pursuit of your heart
*Evidence of His promise to heal our hurts
*How to deepen your relationship with God through prayer and the sacraments
*The value of healthy boundaries
*The joy of vulnerability in Christian relationships
*God’s plan to use community to edify our hearts
*The importance of prioritizing different kinds of relationshipsSix different women in the Blessed is She community share more about their personal stories to inspire you to find health and healing in your own relationships.
Each devotional entry includes:
*A Scripture reference
*A devotion written by one of six Blessed is She authors
*Prompts for reflection
*Designed full-color pages with original artBy the end of the 52 weeks, you will come away with greater clarity and self-knowledge of the One who loves you and how His love fills you with the compassion, self-control, and kindness you need for every other relationship in your life.
In these pages, may the lonely find comfort. May the tired find rest. May the betrayed find healing. And may the healed ones heal others. We were made to do this life with God and with one another, so come with the hopefulness of forming connections that matter, connections that last.
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Good Boundaries And Goodbyes
$28.99Add to cartNumber-one New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing them biblical ways to set boundaries–and, when necessary, say goodbye–without losing the best of who they are.
Relationships are wonderful . . . until they’re not.
Have you ever thought, I can’t keep doing this–something has to change? Or, I’ve tried everything to fix this relationship but nothing is working–I fear I’m becoming someone I don’t even like? Or even, I love this person, but this is starting to feel impossible?
You’ve listened to all the advice. But you’re beginning to realize that if the other person doesn’t want to change what’s broken in the relationship, you can’t change it on your own. So now what?
Lysa TerKeurst understands this dance with dysfunction and wants to be your insightful, compassionate friend who will teach you that it isn’t unloving to set a boundary, and it isn’t unchristian to say goodbye. You’ll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren’t just a good idea, they’re a God idea.
This eye-opening book will be refreshingly helpful in giving you the biblical wisdom and confidence to set boundaries you can keep, communicate them, and finally see them working in your life. Good Boundaries and Goodbyes was born out of Lysa’s own personal struggles with boundaries, extensive theological research, and therapeutic experiences that transformed the way she defined and pursued healthy relationships. Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. She wants to help you do the same.
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Detours Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99Add to cartDetours Bible Study Book with Video Access includes suggestions for six small group sessions, weekly individual study experiences, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each Bible Study Book contains unique codes that enable you to access free teaching videos for each session.
The biblical account of Joseph clearly demonstrates that God is at work even when life seems to be going wrong. It depicts a young man who endured betrayal, abandonment, injustice, and confusion before understanding God’s sovereign plan to redirect him from the pit to the palace. Even today it’s easy to wonder why God would allow calamity to happen or if He’s in control at all. Whether through uncontrollable circumstances or the pain of personal relationships, everyone has experienced unforeseen changes in life. This study helps believers navigate detours that may take you through trials, injustice, and even betrayal. You will be comforted and encouraged when you learn to rest in God’s redemptive plan and the hope found in God’s sovereign will.
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Every Day With Jesus Daily Bible
$49.99Add to cartSpend every day with Jesus as you read through the Bible in one year. The CSB Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible provides a rich variety of bite-size readings for each day of the week, with guided devotions from beloved pastor, Selwyn Hughes. From day one, each of the 365 daily readings includes a selection from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. Encountering the four different Scripture selections together alongside the corresponding devotion will yield new insights as you read through God’s Word in one year. Unlike other daily Bibles, the daily reading arrangement is not date-specific (e.g. “January 1”), so you can jump into the plan at any point in the calendar year. FEATURES One-year Bible reading plan guided by pastor Selwyn HughesSelect daily Scripture portions from both the Old and New Testaments365 devotions including daily prayer and reflective questions with journaling spaceElegantly designed pages with area to mark completion of each day’s readingDurable Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding Two-column text format9.5-point type sizeBlack-letter textRibbon marker for easy referencing between pages Presentation page for gift-givingThe CSB Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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Resolution For Women New Revised Edition (Revised)
$17.99Add to cartA common thread runs through the life of those women who leave a lasting impact on others. Resolve. It doesn’t make them perfect women, just purposeful women-women who are intentional about charting the pathway of their lives in the direction of God’s promises.
Living with this kind of intentionality is what this book is all about.
Quickly a New York Times bestseller when it was first published, The Resolution for Women returns in this newly revised edition, updated with ten years’ worth of fresh insights and reflections on what it means to chart a steady course through disruptive, conflicting times.
Be part of another generation inspired to anchor each day and each part of their lives in the bedrock of biblical truth. Together, these resolutions become not only the commitments we make but the legacy we create, the treasures we strategically place in the path for others to follow.
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Counterfeit Kingdom : The Dangers Of New Revelation, New Prophets, And New
$17.99Add to cartIs there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask.
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders, and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity?
In Test the Spirits, apologists and NAR experts Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett show how the NAR’s key tenets distort the gospel, twist the Scriptures, are influenced by New Age practices, and lead faithful Christians to shipwreck their faith. They also offer practical suggestions for readers who are already influenced by the NAR, who are curious about it, or who have friends or family members who have been swept up by the movement.
What used to be on the fringes of the church is now mainstream, and many are being influenced by it unaware. This book is a wake-up call.
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Say I Do
$8.99Add to cartFrom three bestselling authors come sweet stories about love, friendship, and happily ever after.
A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck (also published in A Season to Wed)
Ginger emerges from the pain of a childhood tragedy with a gift for bringing out the beauty in others. Despite her prestigious partnerships and clients, Ginger can’t help feeling like she’s on the outside looking in. But Ginger will have to rally her confidence when she’s asked to be the “beauty-maker” for the Alabama society wedding of the decade.
Then her high-school crush Tom Wells Jr. also returns to town and asks her for a haircut, Ginger’s thinly veiled insecurities threaten to keep her locked away from love. Despite Tom’s best efforts, Ginger can’t forget how he disappeared on her twelve years ago and broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again?
Love in the Details by Becky Wade (also published in To Have and to Hold)
Eight years have passed since Holly last saw her high school sweetheart, Josh. Now his best friend’s wedding has brought Josh back to Martinsburg, Texas. His duties as best man and Holly’s as the church’s volunteer wedding coordinator link them together. She never told him the true reason for their breakup all those years ago, but it’s hard to keep the secret as feelings reemerge. And with those feelings comes the fear that held her back the last time.
Not a day’s gone by since Josh parted from Holly that he hasn’t thought about her. He doesn’t want to make himself vulnerable to her again, but the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to deny the love he still has for her. As the wedding approaches, both Holly and Josh will have to decide if they want to risk everything for love.
An October Bride by Katie Ganshert (also published in Autumn Brides)
Emma Tate has just ended an engagement. So when she suddenly announces that she’s engaged–again–this time to her lifelong buddy Jake Sawyer, every busybody in town is talking about it. Of course, no one but Jake and Emma know the real reason they’re getting married: so Emma’s dying father will have a chance to walk her down the aisle.
But while Jake and Emma move forward with their plan and frantically organize an October wedding, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications–the biggest being their true feelings for each other. With dubious friends, ecstatic parents, and nosy neighbors, Emma and Jake have a lot to contend with if they’re going to pull this off. The real
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Hope In The 11th Hour
$17.99Add to cartWhen Sarah Berger’s eighteen-year-old son went to heaven in an inexplicable single-car accident, Sarah found herself plunged into soul-searing grief-the kind that can ruin marriages and destroy faith. But that is not her story.
With an unrelenting grip on the Lord’s hand, Sarah clung to the promise that God is close to the brokenhearted. Now, for the many others who grieve losing loved ones to suicide, accidents, and illnesses, Sarah points them to the God of all comfort.
Hope in the Eleventh Hour helps readers:
*Understand what it means to grieve with hope.
*Realize their loved one in Christ is truly part of the great cloud of witnesses.
*Trust God with the hardest questions.
*Receive God’s comfort through dreams, nature, and divine encounters.
*Find joy in the present as they wait for the eternal.This intimate yet practical book opens readers’ hearts and minds to embrace God’s promises in the midst of grief and brokenness.
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Death To Deconstruction
$18.99Add to cartA straightforward, readable, and relatable look at issues that too often derail faith
Another Christian renounces the church and Christ. Former Christian music star turns her back on faith. I kissed Christianity goodbye. Headlines like these are becoming common. It seems like the most popular trend in faith circles lately is to deconstruct, then deconvert.
Joshua Porter knows that story from the inside out. He was raised in the tangles of American evangelical Christianity, and the church he knew was conservative, fundamentalist, and politicized. It feared culture, music, art, Dungeons & Dragons, Harry Potter, and anything else that was slightly suspect. This foundation of dread and fear was full of holes he nearly fell through . . . and out of faith altogether.
His story put him on the road to deconversion–but that isn’t where he ended up. Despite his years of being surrounded by disaffected former Christians and living large in the punk rock lifestyle, Porter now finds his faith closer to the historic Christian tradition than ever.
This book is more than Porter’s own story. It also invites those who may be in the deconstruction process themselves to consider the perspective of someone who was tempted to leave his faith–yet stayed. And it provides theological insight and pastoral support to those who worry that everyone is bailing out on the church.
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10 Prophetic Values For Today
$16.99Add to cartThis is a pivotal time in the Body of Christ concerning prophecy and hearing God’s voice. Over the last few years, credibility issues have arisen within the prophetic movement. People are disillusioned, frustrated, and unsure who to trust. Yet God is still speaking–clearer than ever before. But are we listening?
Full of hope and practical insights, this book is a clarion call to all believers to lean in and pursue hearing God again. You will learn how to tune out the noise of the world and get back the basics of how to hear God clearly and correctly. You were created to hear and know his voice. Here is what you need to rediscover how to hear him with accuracy–and help restore integrity and trust in the only Voice that speaks peace in these troubled, unprecedented times.
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Essential Guide To The Prophetic
$13.99Add to cartBestselling author and leading prophetic voice Cindy Jacobs is known for her penetrating and accurate words. Now this trusted, proven prophet is sharing what she’s learned in her decades of frontline ministry experience. Laying out a biblical examination of the gift of prophecy, she gives you a clear picture of what prophecy is and how it works.
Full of practical information and hands-on training, this book is an essential tool that will teach you both the protocols and the pitfalls of this spiritual gift, how to hear God’s words correctly and accurately, and how to use your prophetic voice with wisdom, maturity, and love. You will come away challenged, changed, and ready to become a powerful, life-giving conduit of God’s transforming love.
Material also contained in The Voice of God.
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Large Print Center Column Reference Bible Comfort Print
$74.99Add to cartThis classic large print KJV Bible includes center-column references and uses Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed to be the most readable at any size.Enjoy the beauty of the King James Version in a large print format and featuring Thomas Nelson’s custom KJV Comfort Print. But you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. This edition is complete with center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features include:Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readCenter-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyReading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearMiracles and parables of Jesus chart calls out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextTwo satin ribbon markersClear and readable 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print
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Large Print Center Column Reference Bible Comfort Print
$59.99Add to cartThis classic large print KJV Bible includes center-column references and uses Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed to be the most readable at any size.Enjoy the beauty of the King James Version in a large print format and featuring Thomas Nelson’s custom KJV Comfort Print. But you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. This edition is complete with center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features include:Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readCenter-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyReading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearMiracles and parables of Jesus chart calls out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextTwo satin ribbon markersClear and readable 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print
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Large Print Center Column Reference Bible Comfort Print
$39.99Add to cartThis classic large print KJV Bible includes center-column references and uses Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed to be the most readable at any size.Enjoy the beauty of the King James Version in a large print format and featuring Thomas Nelson’s custom KJV Comfort Print. But you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. This edition is complete with center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features include:Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readCenter-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyReading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearMiracles and parables of Jesus chart calls out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextTwo satin ribbon markersClear and readable 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print
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Wide Margin Reference Bible Sovereign Collection Comfort Print
$59.99Add to cartThis beautiful wide margin edition honors the legacy of the King James Version Bible in a convenient size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ.
The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson’s long history and stewardship publishing Bibles. King James Sovereign Collection editions draw from the legacy of the trustworthy and timeless KJV with elegant letter illustrations leading into each chapter, the exclusive Comfort Print typeface inspired by centuries-old Thomas Nelson editions, and more classic Bible details.
In 1611, the King James Version Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was published. Nearly 50 of the day’s finest scholars, all from the Church of England, had been organized into six groups for the task. Using the Bishop’s Bible of 1568 as the basis for this revision, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek. The completed work was then peer-reviewed before being sent to bishops and other church leaders for their examination, and ultimately to King James, monarch of England and Scotland, for his approval. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the bestselling King James Version Bible continues to inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life. The KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of literature in the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians.
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Wide Margin Reference Bible Sovereign Collection Comfort Print
$59.99Add to cartThis beautiful wide margin edition honors the legacy of the King James Version Bible in a convenient size with essential study tools and traditional red-letter text for the Words of Christ.
The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson’s long history and stewardship publishing Bibles. King James Sovereign Collection editions draw from the legacy of the trustworthy and timeless KJV with elegant letter illustrations leading into each chapter, the exclusive Comfort Print typeface inspired by centuries-old Thomas Nelson editions, and more classic Bible details.
In 1611, the King James Version Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was published. Nearly 50 of the day’s finest scholars, all from the Church of England, had been organized into six groups for the task. Using the Bishop’s Bible of 1568 as the basis for this revision, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek. The completed work was then peer-reviewed before being sent to bishops and other church leaders for their examination, and ultimately to King James, monarch of England and Scotland, for his approval. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the bestselling King James Version Bible continues to inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life. The KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of literature in the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians.
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Personal Size Large Print Reference Bible Vintage Series Comfort Print
$34.99Add to cartThe timeless King James Version Bible deserves an edition consistent with its heritage: traditional 2-column text, and beautiful large KJV Comfort Print, designed to be especially clear and readable.Enjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s KJV Comfort Print(R) typeface, all in a Bible that’s a convenient size to take anywhere. Plus, you’ll also have essential study resources, including over 42,000 cross references, a concordance and more.In 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians worldwide. Features include:PRESENTATION PAGE – Personalize the Bible by recording a memory or noteBIBLE BOOK INTRODUCTIONS – Concise overviews of the background and historical context of each bookEND-OF-PAGE CROSS REFERENCES – Find related passages quickly and easilyCONCORDANCE – Look up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleMIRACLES and PARABLES of JESUS – Charts create a quick reference to important eventsONE YEAR READING PLANSATIN RIBBON MARKERSGILDED PAGE EDGESFULL-COLOR MAPSClear and readable 10-point KJV Comfort PrintThe Vintage Series reflects Thomas Nelson’s centuries of publishing with distinguished cover designs that give witness to the majesty of God’s Word and the KJV legacy.
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What We Found In Hallelujah
$16.99Add to cartAnother storm is on the horizon for the Reynolds women. And the only way out is to go through it.
Good things never happen in November-at least not for the Reynolds women. It was the month they lost their patriarch. And the month when fourteen-year-old Trinity went missing during a tropical storm. So Hope Reynolds isn’t surprised when it becomes the month she walks in on her boyfriend kissing another woman. Or when she receives a panicked call from her mother about a mistake that could cost the family their treasured beach house.
Meanwhile, Faith Reynolds-Phillips is facing her own financial struggles. She’s also looking down the barrel of divorce and raising a daughter who reminds her so much of her younger sister, Trinity, that sometimes it physically hurts. The last place Hope and Faith want to be is in Hallelujah, South Carolina, during hurricane season. Going home will force them to confront the secrets that have torn their family apart. But if they can survive another storm, they’ll have a chance to rebuild on a new foundation-the truth.
In the latest novel from prolific writer Vanessa Miller, three women must find the strength to endure the storm and the faith to believe for a miracle.
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Divine Disruption : Holding On To Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart
$19.99Add to cartNow available in trade paper!
USA Today Bestseller
Learn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children-Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans-you will hear five insightful perspectives on what it means to hold on to faith when life breaks your heart.
We have all been through difficult seasons and times in life when it seems like the hits keep coming and you can barely catch your breath. The Evans family knows what this is like, as they’ve experienced the deep grief of losing eight loved ones in less than two years’ time, including the devastating passing of Lois Evans, the matriarch of the family.
In Divine Disruption, Dr. Tony Evans and his children pull back the curtain on their faith-shaking experiences, in order to provide biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for how to deal with the hard, unexpected things we all inevitably face.
You’ll walk away with insights on:
*Why bad things happen despite a good and powerful God
*Persevering in difficult times and experiencing God’s peace
*What causes distress in your life-and how to move past it
*How to keep your faith from being damaged during tough timesJoin the Evans Family in this unique Kingdom Legacy partnership as they candidly share honest questions they’ve asked, raw emotions they’ve felt, and solutions they’ve learned. Your life may have been interrupted, but you can use that to grow closer to God-and find peace.
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Where Do We Go From Here
$19.99Add to cartNow available in trade paper!
National Bestseller-New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal & Publisher’s Weekly
Today’s headlines shout of modern plagues, social tensions, economic crises, and rampant depression. Many are asking, what day is it on God’s prophetic calendar? Trusted Bible teacher and Pastor Dr. David Jeremiah opens the Word of God to reveal what it has to say about the days we are living in.
Sharing how prophecies and wisdom from centuries ago still speak the truth today and point the way forward for tomorrow. Whether one is new to biblical prophecy or a longtime student of the Bible, this timely message will encourage and recalibrate us to the mission of God in our daily lives. Journey with Dr. Jeremiah back to the Bible to find out, Where Do We Go from Here?
*A Cultural Prophecy: Socialism
*A Biological Prophecy: Pandemic
*A Financial Prophecy: Economic Crisis
*A Political Prophecy: Cancel Culture
*A Geographical Prophecy: JerusalemAnd how these all lead to the Final Prophecy-the Triumph of the Gospel. The day of Christ’s return is coming. We haven’t long to wait. But until then, we need to understand what the age requires-and we need to do what the Lord commands.
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See The Good
$16.99Add to cartWhen it comes to the future, many of us are scared of where the world is headed. We are overwhelmed by the alarming news stories that never seem to end and often question where God is in the midst of it. But you get to choose the lens through which you view life. What could change if we focused on the good?
After almost losing his mother at an early age and wrestling with his own faith, Zach Windahl has learned to take those circumstances and choose to be joyful. With vibrant and inspiring storytelling, See the Good will show you not only how but why you should focus on the positive and see the extraordinary in everything.
Suffering is inevitable. Life is hard. We’re all going to experience the unexplainable, but if we join Christ in our suffering, and see that God is good, we can reap the profound benefits of living in awareness that life is a gift.
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Jesus Calling Deluxe Edition (Large Type)
$26.99Add to cartJesus Calling was written to help people connect not only with Jesus, the living Word, but also with the Bible-the only infallible, inerrant Word of God. Sarah endeavors to keep her devotional writing consistent with that unchanging standard. Many readers have shared that Sarah’s books have helped them grow to love God’s Word. As Sarah states in the introduction to Jesus Calling, “The devotions . . . are meant to be read slowly, preferably in a quiet place with your Bible open.”
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Thompson Chain Reference Bible Comfort Print
$54.99Add to cartAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson(R) Chain-Reference(R) Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is printed in the KJV Comfort Print(R) typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the King James Version (KJV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the translation. This Bible also features a fresh, two-color design that preserves the original look of the chain-reference system, while making each page cleaner and easier to read. Features:Complete text of the King James Version (KJV)Easy-to-understand chain-reference system with over 100,000 referencesAlphabetical and numerical indexes highlight study materials for over 8,000 topics, each with its own topic number, for exhaustive topical studyAn extensive study resource section includes biographical sketches, illustrated studies of the Bible, a concordance, Bible harmonies, and many other helpful study toolsFresh, two-color page design66 book introductions16-page full-color map section with map indexLine-matched text for enhanced readabilityWords of Jesus in redTwo double-sided satin ribbon markers, each 3/8-inch wideExclusive KJV Comfort Print typefacePrint size: 9.5
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Thompson Chain Reference Bible Handy Size Comfort Print
$69.99Add to cartAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson(R) Chain-Reference(R) Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size is printed in the KJV Comfort Print(R) typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the King James Version (KJV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the translation. This Bible also features a fresh, two-color design that preserves the original look of the chain-reference system, while making each page cleaner and easier to read. Features:Complete text of the King James Version (KJV)Easy-to-understand chain-reference system with over 100,000 referencesAlphabetical and numerical indexes highlight study materials for over 8,000 topics, each with its own topic number, for exhaustive topical studyAn extensive study resource section includes biographical sketches, illustrated studies of the Bible, a concordance, Bible harmonies, and many other helpful study toolsFresh, two-color page design66 book introductions16-page full-color map section with map indexLine-matched text for enhanced readabilityWords of Jesus in redPresentation page for gift-givingPersonal size for easy carryingGilded page edgesTwo double-sided satin ribbon markers, each 3/8-inch wideLeathersoft cover lies flat when openExclusive KJV Comfort Print typefacePrint size: 8
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Tiny Testament Bible New Testament Comfort Print
$8.99Add to cartPocket-sized New Testament ideal for baby showers, baptisms, christenings, and baby dedications.With its tiny size and beautiful LeathersoftTM binding, the NIV Tiny Testament will look adorable as the perfect meaningful addition to a baby’s nursery and make a lovely keepsake as they grow. Featuring the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, today’s most popular modern-English translation and Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface for ease of readability.Features:Complete New Testament text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Pocket size: 2.75 x 4.25 inchesTwo-piece gift box perfect for gift givingBeautiful Leathersoft cover with gold foil stampingArticles to encourage spiritual growth:Getting to Know JesusPromises from the BiblePerspectives from the BibleDouble-column formatExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface for enhanced readabilityPrint size: 5The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation-accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.
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Tiny Testament Bible New Testament Comfort Print
$8.99Add to cartPocket-sized New Testament ideal for baby showers, baptisms, christenings, and baby dedications.With its tiny size and beautiful LeathersoftTM binding, the NIV Tiny Testament will look adorable as the perfect meaningful addition to a baby’s nursery and make a lovely keepsake as they grow. Featuring the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, today’s most popular modern-English translation and Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface for ease of readability.Features:Complete New Testament text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)Pocket size: 2.75 x 4.25 inchesTwo-piece gift box perfect for gift givingBeautiful Leathersoft cover with gold foil stampingArticles to encourage spiritual growth:Getting to Know JesusPromises from the BiblePerspectives from the BibleDouble-column formatExclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface for enhanced readabilityPrint size: 5The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation-accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.
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Building A Family Of Faith
$18.99Add to cartA fun-to-do, easy, family-friendly devotional that brings the whole family together for Bible stories, interactive discussion, and engaging physical activities.
Whether your family has been doing devotions together for years or this is your first time introducing them, Building a Family of Faith is just what you need to help your family connect with one another, grow in faith, and learn how physical activity can influence your relationships and your faith. Who better to guide you than Andy Dooley–a passionate leader, pastor, social media influencer, fitness professional, and father of four who has worked with families for more than eighteen years through sports, fitness, and ministry.
In this family-friendly devotional, he will help you simplify yet enhance your family’s quality time with devotions that children of all ages will enjoy and learn from. As you read through this devotional each week, your family will . . .
*Engage in meaningful conversations through the powerful stories and guided questions about God’s Word*Enjoy physical activities to get your family moving and having fun together
*Value a vibrant prayer life and learn to pray together as a family
Take the weight off your shoulders, and let this devotional help you to build a family of faith.
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World Of The End Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartIn a world that seems to be spinning out of control, we need hope more than ever. What if the life sustaining hope you need is found within the pages of the Bible?
Join New York Times bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher, Dr. David Jeremiah’s as he unpacks the scriptures to reveal that the problems we are facing is to be expected, and in fact will increase as we draw closer to the End Times. But even more importantly we should not worry since Jesus has overcome the world. And because of this there is hope for this life, but more importantly for the next.
Learn how:
*The bible has already laid the foundation on how we can live victoriously, even in difficult times
*Jesus not only calls Christians to a higher standard, but equips us with the tools and strength we need to confidently follow him daily
*And explore the gospels more closely to find the comfort you need to trust God is in control and that his plan is still working to completion
Grow your faith, by going deeper, with Dr. David Jeremiah.
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Jesus V Evangelicals
$19.99Add to cartAmerican evangelicalism is at a crisis point.
The naked grasping at political power at the expense of moral credibility has revealed a movement in disarray. Evangelicals are now faced with a quandary: will they double-down and continue along this perilous path, or will they stop, reflect, and change course? And while support of Donald Trump has produced the tipping point of the evangelical crisis, it is not by any means its only problem.
Evangelicals claim the Bible as the supreme authority in matters of faith. But in reality, it is particular readings of the Bible that govern evangelical faith. Some evangelical readings of the Bible can be highly selective. They distort the Bible’s teaching in crucial ways and often lead evangelicals to misguided attempts to relate to the world around them. Many Christians who once self-professed as evangelicals can no longer use the term of themselves because of what it has come to represent–power-mongering, divisiveness, judgementalism, hypocrisy, pride, greed. Some leave not just evangelicalism but Christianity for good.
Jesus v. Evangelicals is an insider’s critique of the evangelical movement according to its own rules. Since evangelicals regard themselves governed by the Bible, biblical scholar Constantine Campbell engages the Bible to critique evangelicals and to call out the problems within the contemporary evangelical movement. By revealing evangelical distortions of the Bible, this book seeks to restore the dignity of the Christian faith and to renew public interest in Jesus, while calling evangelicals back to his teaching. Constantine Campbell appeals to evangelicals to break free from the grid that has distorted their understanding of the Bible and to restore public respect for Christianity in spite of its misrepresentations by the evangelical church.
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Faith Still Moves Mountains
$28.99Add to cartFrom FOX News anchor and author Harris Faulkner comes a collection of powerful, true-life stories of resilience, healing, rescue, and protection.
We need reminders of God’s power now more than ever.
We often think about prayer as a wish list, with God as Santa Claus. The reality is that the power of prayer reminds us not only how small we are, but also how big God is. Prayer is hope put into action. And prayer works.
From the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti to the theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, believers testify to how God inspired hope even when all seemed lost.
Two teenagers who were saved from treacherous seas by a vessel named Amen now give thanks for the rescue that changed their lives. A woman’s near-death experience with COVID-19 turned out to be the crisis freeing her from despair. Others speak to how prayer helped them navigate family trauma, overcome abuse, and cope with mental illness and depression. Historical accounts of miracles testify to God’s power throughout time, and Faulkner recounts the role of faith and prayer in her own life and the life of her father.
Along with these stories of God’s presence, the book includes an exclusive packet of newly written prayers. Created to reflect the current times, this prayer booklet will provide a road map for putting the lessons of these stories into action.
Faith Still Moves Mountains reminds us that God’s light always shines through the darkness. Through these testimonies, we learn prayer isn’t just a ritual, it’s a vital spiritual strategy in a world that wants us to give up the fight.
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Case For Heaven (DVD)
$19.99Add to cartKEEP SEEKING THE TRUTH
We all want to know what happens after we die.
In THE CASE FOR HEAVEN, best-selling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel explores the evidence for the afterlife in order to address man’s biggest fear: death.
Inspired by his own brush with death, Strobel searches for answers to the most profound questions we all have, about heaven, hell, and Near-Death Experiences.
Featuring interviews with experts and skeptics, THE CASE FOR HEAVEN will challenge, encourage and inspire as Strobel dares to probe the most important question.
If there is a heaven, can we prove it?
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30th Anniversary Collection Phillips Craig And Dean
$16.98Add to cartSKU (UPC): 796745003429Artist: Phillips Craig And DeanMedia: CDReleased: November 2022New Day Christian Distributors Songs1. Let The Worshippers Arise2. Friend Of God3. Revelation Song4. Great I Am5. Your Name6. In Christ Alone Medley7. Wonderful Merciful Savior8. Great Are You Lord9. Tell Your Heart To Beat Again10. Jesus Only Jesus11. You Are God Alone12. When The Stars …
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Lifemark : Inspired By A True Story (DVD)
$18.99Add to cartDavid’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers-creators of War Room and Fireproof-comes Lifemark, inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life. Rated PG-13. Dove approved (12+). Approx. 105 minutes.
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Every Mans Bible Large Print
$79.99Add to cartNow available in an easy-to-read Large Print edition, the popular NLT Every Man’s Bible is designed to help every man develop a fuller, richer relationship with Jesus as he understands what the Scriptures have to say about the challenges he faces. The Every Man’s Bible has thousands of notes on topics just for men- work, sex, competition, integrity, and more. This Bible also includes trusted advice from the pros: Stephen Arterburn, Tony Evans, David Jeremiah, Tony Dungy, Chuck Smith, Jr., Dallas Willard, Michael Youssef, Gordon MacDonald, Bill McCartney, J. I. Packer, Joe Stowell, Chuck Swindoll, Henry Blackaby, Stuart Briscoe, Stephen Broyles, Don Everts, John Fischer, Leighton Ford, Ken Gire, Bill Hybels, Greg Laurie, James MacDonald, Josh McDowell, James Robison, and Gary Rosberg. All of the features and notes were written specifically for men.
The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages-but even more powerful are stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts.
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Every Mans Bible Large Print
$79.99Add to cartNow available in an easy-to-read Large Print edition, the popular NIV Every Man’s Bible is designed to help every man develop a fuller, richer relationship with Jesus as he understands what the Scriptures have to say about the challenges he faces. The Every Man’s Bible has thousands of notes on topics just for men- work, sex, competition, integrity, and more. This Bible also includes trusted advice from the pros: Stephen Arterburn, Tony Evans, David Jeremiah, Tony Dungy, Chuck Smith, Jr., Dallas Willard, Michael Youssef, Gordon MacDonald, Bill McCartney, J. I. Packer, Joe Stowell, Chuck Swindoll, Henry Blackaby, Stuart Briscoe, Stephen Broyles, Don Everts, John Fischer, Leighton Ford, Ken Gire, Bill Hybels, Greg Laurie, James MacDonald, Josh McDowell, James Robison, and Gary Rosberg. All of the features and notes were written specifically for men.
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Every Moment Holy Volume 1 Gift Edition
$18.99Add to cartEVERY MOMENT HOLY is a best-selling series of books with liturgies and prayers for the ordinary events of daily life — liturgies such as “A Liturgy for Feasting with Friends” or “A Liturgy for Laundering” or “A Liturgy for the First Hearthfire of the Season.” These are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. Now available in this padded hardcover Gift Edition, featuring a brand new illustration for “A Liturgy Before Taking the Stage.”
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Smuggling Jesus Back Into Church
$13.59Add to cartWhat’s gone wrong with the church?
If you’ve been feeling that something vital has gone missing from our spiritual lives, you’re not alone. But from scandals involving celebrity preachers, to busy programmes that have little sense of God and struggling to find time to pray, what is it that lies behind the church is crisis? Is it possible that we’ve forgotten to put Jesus at the centre of everything? And if so, what can do we about it?
In Smuggling Jesus Back into Church Andrew Fellows shows us with a sharp eye how secularism has reshaped church culture, changing the way many Christians and churches live and worship without being noticed. Both provocative and practical, he challenges us to live with radical Christ-like distinctiveness – distinctiveness that requires both reformation by the church and revival by the Holy Spirit.
Timely and prophetic, Smuggling Jesus Back into Chur ch is essential reading for anyone concerned about the effects of secularism on Christianity and modern church culture, or for anyone who struggles with Church and wants to understand why. Filled with passion and vision, it will point you back towards Jesus and revitalise your understanding of what Christian discipleship should be.
It’s time to remember what lies at the heart of our faith. It’s time to smuggle Jesus back into church and back into the centre of our lives.
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Embracing Complementarianism : Turning Biblical Convictions Into Positive C
$17.99Add to cartIt can be tempting to shy away from addressing the issue of gender roles in church because it’s often controversial. But this can result in churches either being increasingly influenced by secular culture or simply sticking with the status quo when it comes to what men and women do in church.
Building on the belief that complementarianism is both biblical and positive, this book focuses on what these convictions look like in practice. Moving beyond the familiar discussions around and leaving room for variety in how readers implement these ideas, it will encourage a church culture where men and women truly partner together-embracing their privileges and responsibilities, and maximizing their gifts, in joyful service of God’s kingdom.
This book provides a great opportunity for church leadership teams to think intentionally about complementarianism and how it manifests itself in their church context.
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What Cannot Be Lost
$17.99Add to cartAuthor Melissa Zaldivar talks honestly about losing everything that once defined her and how God used unexpected opportunities, like working at Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, to spark a journey of working through her grief and encountering the all-sufficient love of Christ.
Weaving inspiring passages of Scripture and insights from Little Women into her personal story, Melissa encourages readers with her discovery that it’s when we have nothing left to offer that we can receive God’s love the most. And that’s something that can never be lost.
Readers will be reassured that God will meet them in the midst of their mess and urged to look to him for help, comfort and strength.
A great gift for those whose faith is being tested in the face of a loss of any kind-a loved one, a job or a relationship.
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Good News Of Great Joy Coloring Book
$9.99Add to cartColor your way through the Advent season with the Good News of Great Joy Advent Coloring Book. Find inner peace and true joy this Christmas as you count down the days of the festive season colorfully and creatively.
The black covers of the advent coloring book are decorated with leafy purple berry branches that swirl in the background. UV-varnished white Christmas-themed leaves, berries, and snowflakes surround the gold-foiled title and subtitle.
Good News of Great Joy
Count down the days to Christmas with 24 festive illustrations to color.The coloring book pages are perforated to make them easy to remove. The fun starts at the very first page -a presentation page that can be colored and personalized. The coloring book further contains 24 full-page Christmas-themed line-drawn illustrations to color. Each illustration is paired with a Christmas-themed Scripture verse to color as you meditate on its meaning. Additionally, 6 pages feature a variety of cards and gift tags you can color, cut out, and share.
Prepare your heart and mind for the real meaning of Christmas when you color the illustrations in the Good News of Great Joy Advent Coloring Book. Think ahead and give the Good News of Great Joy Advent Coloring Book as a Thanksgiving gift to prepare the members of your family or friend group for the Advent season.
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Unshackled : Finding God’s Freedom From Trauma (Audio CD)
$29.99Add to cartBreak through Barriers to Healing from Trauma and Discover Paths to Healing
Trauma can either be used as a catalyst for growth, sparking empathy and a closer relationship with God, or as fuel for shame, avoidance, and isolation. Many veterans and first responders know firsthand the toll that trauma can take but lack the knowledge of how to grow from it and move forward.In Unshackled, Elizabeth Stevens uses her unique perspective as both a trauma survivor and a professional psychiatrist to help veterans and first responders, as well as other trauma victims, learn how to grow and heal from their traumatic experiences so that they can experience the abundant life God has for them.
Specifically, you will come to understand and learn:
*the effects of trauma from Elizabeth’s story of brain injury, multiple sexual assaults, an eating disorder, post-traumatic stress, suicidal thoughts, depression, and loss of independence;
*how to get past barriers to healing;
*which paths will move you forward;
*the importance of holistic healing–physical, psychological, and spiritual; and
*that Jesus Christ delivers the ultimate healing.
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Peace Of Mind Bible Word Search Love Of Jesus (Large Type)
$12.99Add to cart150 Large-Print Word Search Puzzles!
Peace of Mind Bible Word Search combines brain-building fun with the truths and promises of scripture. Thanks to large, boldface print, puzzle enthusiasts young and old can enrich their free time finding words from Bible verses that remind us of Jesus’s love. From familiar verses like John 3:16 to powerful promises like John 15:9, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love,” each themed word find is a chance for readers to marinate in scripture while finding satisfaction in solving a puzzle. Keep your brain sharp, your eyes at ease, and your heart full of God’s Word!
*Enjoy 150 word search puzzles based around Biblical themes
*Highlights some of the most treasured passages and themes of the Bible
*Large, bold print prevents eye strain while you test your Bible knowledge!
*Complete answer key includedYou may find that you’re committing each verse to memory as you complete the puzzle! Clean, fun, and just challenging enough, this book is a perfect gift for the puzzler in your life.
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Fresh Hope For Today
$14.99Add to cartSometimes the road we travel feels lonely or too steep. Often, it winds through dark valleys, follows unfamiliar ways, and leaves us weary from the inside out. With warmth and wisdom, Grace Fox offers you ninety daily devotions to refresh your soul and lead you to a place of joy on the journey. Read and reflect on these gems; let their truth remind you of God’s presence and care. You don’t walk alone, my friend. Each day’s devotion offers a key Bible verse, insights on which to pause, an application question to ponder, and a sentence prayer. You’ll also find an encouraging quote from others who walked a difficult journey but discovered joy along the way.
Readers of these devotions are facing difficult circumstances and need spiritual encouragement in bite-sized pieces. Their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God’s love will never let them go. His presence will never leave them, and his strength will carry them through. Fresh Hope for Today addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God’s character and promises. These bite-size bits of truth will feed their souls and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day. Devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload. All segments work together to make it easy for readers to recall truth. Relevant quotes reinforce the day’s teaching.
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Freedom From Shame
$5.00Add to cartShame is to the soul what cancer is to the body. Typically acquired in childhood and carried into adulthood, shame causes people to feel defective, unworthy, and flawed.
Countless people are weighed down by shame, creating many emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical problems. Shame results in the breakdown of self-esteem, the erosion of relationships, and the inability to move forward in life. In fact, toxic shame is often the driving force in a person’s compulsions, addictions, anxieties, and depression.
The good news is that freedom is possible for anyone willing to take an honest look at the issue and invest in the healing process. Although there are no quick fixes or magic formulas to cure our deepest pain, wellness and peace can be achieved based on biblical wisdom and reliable psychological principles.
While shame keeps people trapped and troubled, God wants His children to experience freedom and fullness. Dr. Gregory Jantz guides readers through the pain of shame and into wholeness and health. Learn:
*Common sources of shame
*Damaging consequences of unaddressed shame
*Principles in God’s Word for accepting grace
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Otter B Thankful
$12.99Add to cartOtter B: Thankful is the tenth in a series of children’s books that teach young children basic biblical character traits.
In Thankful, Otter B’s friend Franklin takes a trip to the Race Car Museum, and Tabitha gets a new scooter–but instead of being happy for them, Otter B is jealous. While Otter B is feeling sad, Felicia and Roscoe arrive with their Gratitude Jars. Together, they show Otter B all the things they have to be grateful for. Otter B stops feeling sad about the things he wants and learns to be thankful for everything he has.
Each book ends with a rhyme that reinforces the lesson and includes an appropriate Bible verse.
“When you’re sad ’cause you can’t get
the things you want or see,
try giving thanks for what you have.
It’s how you Otter Be!”(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
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Laughter And Lament
$16.99Add to cartWhat do we do with the sadness and the joy that living in a broken world brings to our lives? Most try to avoid the tears and focus on finding happiness, but does that really work? Denial might help to alleviate pain for the short run, but eventually lament must be faced and expressed. Learning to lament honestly to God is the surprising path to learning about real joy.
When we experience or see tragedy, we expect tears, fear, and sometimes anger, and when we experience the good and pleasant, we expect joy and maybe even laughter. However, laughter and lament are often found together in unexpected places. How can we explain the opposite effect–laughter in the pain and tears in the joy?
Steve Brown shares that speaking honestly about the ways we have been hurt and the ways we have hurt others opens the door to the joy of God’s presence even as we grieve. Instead of pretending that everything is fine, going to God with all of our laments fills us with the freedom and joy of knowing his love and forgiveness. This is the surprising message of freedom that Christians have to share with a world where pain is almost always cursed and laughter is almost always cynical.
