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27 Summers : My Journey To Freedom, Forgiveness, And Redemption During My T
$28.99Add to cartIn one of America’s most notorious prisons, a young man sentenced to life without parole miraculously found faith, forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. In 27 Summers Ronald Olivier shares his dramatic and powerful story and offers proof that God can bring healing and hope to even the darkest circumstances.
As a teenager Ronald Olivier ran wild in the streets of New Orleans, selling drugs, stealing cars, and finally killing someone on what was supposed to be the happiest day of the year–Christmas Day. Facing the consequences of his crime, he remembered what his mother once said. “Baby, if you ever have real trouble, the kind that I can’t get you out of, you can always call on Jesus.” So he did.
Ron was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Through the agony of solitary confinement and multiple transfers into increasingly dangerous prison environments, Ron kept seeking God for healing and hope. Finally, after being locked up for twenty-seven summers at the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary–known as Angola–Ron was miraculously released. Remarkably, he became the director of chaplains at Mississippi State Penitentiary. Today, Ron loves to combat hopelessness, wherever he finds it, by saying, “Don’t tell me what God can’t do!”
Readers will:
*learn new insights about faith and patience from a man who spent almost three decades in a cruel and violent environment;
*be encouraged, like Ron, to find grace and forgiveness to overcome the pain of their past; and
*find hope that God can redeem and restore anyone.
Ron’s fascinating story brilliantly displays God’s power to transform individuals, families, and communities, reminding us that there truly is nothing God can’t do.
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Starstruck : A Novel
$16.99Add to cartCan a small-town waitress capture the heart of a world-famous heartthrob?
For Heather Gordon, life in her small North Carolina town has always been simple and uneventful. Until one night when a rowdy food fight breaks out in her family’s restaurant where she’s a waitress. The culprits? The internationally famous rock band, Kirwan. And when Alex Kirwan, the charming and enigmatic lead singer, wants to make amends for his brothers’ (and bandmates’) behavior and invites her to attend one of their concerts as a guest of the band, Heather’s world is turned upside down . . . and sparks fly.
Alex has always loved music, but his rock-star life isn’t all glamorous people and parties. It’s also paparazzi and online tabloids, a new city every week, and the loneliness of touring–even if he has his brothers with him. But with Heather things are different, and he’s instantly smitten and determined to get to know the sweet, pretty woman who has absolutely no interest in his fame. If only he can convince her to take a chance on his crazy life.
Once Alex leaves on tour, he and Heather begin exchanging messages and calls. Despite the distance between them, they find themselves learning they have more in common than they ever could have imagined. But even while Heather and Alex’s relationship deepens, they must face the harsh realities of fame and the pressures it puts on their personal lives. Will their love be enough to overcome the challenges that come with celebrity, or will the rigors of distance and Alex’s life on the road tear them apart?
Filled with heart and the intoxicating allure of possibility, Starstruck is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of finding love in surprising places.
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Chosen Called By Name
$24.99Add to cartThe Chosen: Volume 1 contains original graphic novel depictions from the television show,
The Chosen, through the eyes of world-class artists.
Illustrated scenes of Jesus turning water into wine, His meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well, His healing of a paralyzed man, and more, will both excite and draw readers closer to Him.From catacomb paintings to stained glass windows, Christians have always used art to not only tell but show the gospel story. To that end, The Chosen uses television. But by working with new and talented artists, Season 1 has been adapted into a fully illustrated graphic novel, including scenes like:
– Mary Magdalene being called from darkness into light
– Simon and Andrew and the miraculous catch of fish
– The paralyzed man who was lowered through the roof–and then healed
– Nicodemus and his secret meeting with Jesus under cover of nightBased on the groundbreaking TV show, graphic novel lovers of all ages will be moved and drawn closer to the Hero of the story as they visually experience these age-old truths in a distinctive way.
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Ancient Ladder : A Journey To The Fullness Of Life With God
$17.99Add to cartFor all of us longing to find purpose beyond suffering and faith beyond despair, The Ancient Ladder explores the biblically based three-step spiritual passage that ancient mystics saw as the way to follow Jesus toward Christian maturity.
What causes faith to transform from an intellectual knowing about God to a passionate love story with God? Scott MacLellan asked this question as his daughter battled cancer and he looked for purpose in his family’s suffering. He couldn’t believe that God was uninterested, but he also rejected trite reassurances.
He finally found a satisfying answer in the three-step passage–based on the writings of Solomon–that Christian mystics identified as a path through pain to true spiritual devotion. In The Ancient Ladder, Scott helps us apply the wisdom of past centuries to our challenges today as we:
*Move through Proverbs (fearing the Lord) to Ecclesiastes (honoring the Lord) to Song of Solomon (loving the Lord).
*Journey from stale spirituality to a robust and meaningful faith that enriches our relationships, self-awareness, and enjoyment of God.
*See with fresh eyes the big picture of the Christian life.
Scott helps us understand Solomon’s writings, the spiritual fruit that can come from our suffering, and our seasons of unbelief so we can let go of the people we were and become who we were meant to be.
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Parent Differently : Raise Kids With Biblical Character That Changes Cultur
$14.99Add to cartMost parents misguidedly prioritize behavior. The why and how to instill character.
Behavior modification does not guarantee good character qualities. Character influences decisions. It’s evidenced in our speech, actions, and attitudes. It’s about who we are and what we do. The world competes for the hearts of our kids–and we see its negative impact in their pride, laziness, and entitlement. As Christians, however, we want to see the character of Jesus Christ in our children. Dads and moms, grandparents, and teachers all want to see their children grow in humility, gratitude, and respect–for others and themselves. We want our kids to be brave, compassionate, and joyful. We don’t want our kids to flounder through life. We want them to flourish and live into their God-given designs and callings. Dr. Kathy Koch helps us to that end by answering essential questions:
*What is character and why does it matter?
*Why is there a crisis of character?
*What are the challenges in developing character?
*How can we teach or improve character?Not only does character help us accomplish our goals, there are many other benefits of mature character: we will be blessed, stand out for Jesus, attract good friends, grow in wisdom, and live in freedom.
Koch provides an invaluable resource for shepherding our children in godly character.
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Parents Guide To Lies Boys Believe
$12.99Add to cartLies are powerful. Your son has a persistent enemy who seeks to deceive and rob him of the confidence and strength he has in Jesus. But you can help him fill his heart with God’s Truth so that he can stand strong.
A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe, a companion book to Lies Boys Believe, is your tool to come alongside your son in the fight against lies. This unique and Bible-centered resource teaches your son the Truth he will need to navigate the challenges he is facing. Join the fight against lies using this guide, packed with encouragement and biblical insight. Written by two experienced parents with a house full of boys and a heart to raise up a generation of Truth-seekers, you’ll be empowered to talk with your son and push back against the Deceiver.
Together, these books give you the tools you need to start important conversations. A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe will help you:
*Develop and communicate a right theology of lies and Truth to your son
*Initiate meaningful ongoing conversations about the topics like: the gospel, God’s Word, entertainment choices, self-control, and more.
*Build a Word-centered home
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Lies Boys Believe
$14.99Add to cartLies are powerful. God’s Truth is stronger.
Graphic novel meets meaty Bible teaching in Lies Boys Believe, helping boys identify lies and replace them with Truth so they can stand firm in a fractured world.
Jason and Erin Davis–parents to four boys–use witty storytelling and playful graphics to present solid biblical truth to combat the most common lies boys believe. With easy-to-read chapters, this book focuses on ten core lies:
*Loving God Is for Girls
*God is Mad at Me
*It’s Not My Fault
*No One Needs to Know About My Sin
*I Can’t Control My Temper
*It Doesn’t Matter What I Watch
*Reading the Bible Isn’t for Me . . . and more.Through the Davis’ fictional and humorous stories, your son will begin to trade the lies he’s believed for the truth God intends. He will learn to swim upstream against the tides of deception and be equipped to recognize future lies as he develops a passion for knowing and living God’s Word.
Join him in the battle by using the accompanying tool: A Parent’s Guide to Lies Boys Believe. This companion resource invites you to critically examine the lies boys believe, discover how to strengthen and encourage your son, and employ creative and practical tools for ongoing discussion.
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When A Secret Kills
$17.99Add to cartInvestigative reporter Jillian Carter knows it’s time to put the past to rest. She’s tired of looking over her shoulder, letting a killer go free. She’s no longer the scared kid who changed her name and disappeared. Now, no matter what the cost, Jillian must do what she is trained to do–find the truth and expose it. And the truth is that Senator Frank Hoffman committed murder ten years ago–and Jillian watched it happen.
Didn’t she?
Not even the enigmatic and attractive Colton Brady–her ex-boyfriend and the nephew of the killer–will be able to get her to leave this alone. The truth is coming out . . . even if it kills her.
This pulse-pounding book from USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason has a fresh new look for readers who can’t get enough of her romantic suspense.
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When A Heart Stops
$17.99Add to cartAs a medical examiner, Serena Hopkins is used to dealing with death. But that doesn’t make it any easier when she’s called to the eerie scene of a murder–especially when Serena realizes that she knows the victim. Nearly as unnerving is the presence of FBI agent Dominic Allen, her childhood crush.
As evidence mounts and points to a serial killer with disturbingly familiar methods, Serena and Dominic must work to find a pattern and stop the killings before the murderer strikes again. And when Serena’s own life seems at stake, she must decide if the secret she has been keeping has put her next on the killer’s hit list. Can she trust Dominic with the truth of what happened all those years ago before it’s too late?
This fast-paced book from USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason has a fresh new look for readers who can’t get enough of her romantic suspense.
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When The Smoke Clears
$17.99Add to cartAfter a brush with death due to equipment failure, smokejumper Alexia Allen is ordered to take time off while the incident is under investigation. She makes a last-minute decision to recuperate at her mother’s home and attend her high school reunion–despite the fact that all she wanted when she graduated ten years ago was to get the heck out of the town that served as the setting for so much personal misery.
Within hours of arriving home, trouble finds Alexia in the form of an armed intruder, a dead body, and Hunter Graham, a handsome detective who had a crush on her back in high school. It’s clear that someone is out to get her, but the conflicts ahead are nothing compared to the ghosts of her past. As she struggles to accept and forgive her family’s failings, she must also decide if she can trust Hunter with the secret she’s been guarding for the last ten years.
This edge-of-your-seat book from USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason has a fresh new look for readers who can’t get enough of her romantic suspense.
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Everyday Snack Tray
$24.97Add to cartWith packed schedules, picky eaters, and food prices on the rise, it’s never been more stressful for busy parents to put delicious and nutritious meals on the table each night. But if our lives look different from when we were being raised, why shouldn’t our mealtimes?
As beautiful and inspiring as it is practical, Everyday Snack Tray is your go-to guide to creating colorful, flavorful, nutritionally diverse, fun boards and trays for every occasion–from a quick bite before practice to an unforgettable holiday celebration. Filled with delicious recipes and ideas developed by registered dietitian nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author Frances Largeman-Roth, this full-color resource will quickly become the kitchen tool you didn’t know you couldn’t live without.
Make your table brighter, your evening routine easier, and your family time less stressful with Everyday Snack Tray.
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Warsaw Sisters : A Novel Of WWII Poland
$17.99Add to cartOn a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dabrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.
When Antonina’s beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw’s Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland’s secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart–and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.
Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.
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He Knows Your Name
$17.99Add to cartYou are seen, heard, known, and named
No matter your season of life as a woman, you long to be loved and appreciated. But perhaps most days you’re left feeling unseen, unheard, or unknown.
Though centuries apart from your life today, the women who knew Jesus faced similar fears and insecurities. Their names aren’t etched onto the pages of Scripture, but they are etched into the heart of God.
In this book, Paige Allen invites you to take a second look at the life-changing encounters of seven unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus in the Bible. Weaving personal stories with timeless biblical truths, Paige shows how just one encounter with the love of Jesus empowers you to:
* live with an unshakable sense of security and identity
* stand confident in the chaos or the silence
* trust His goodness whether your hands are empty or full
* pursue Him boldly, even in the face of censureDaughter, you are seen, known, and named by the Creator who breathed the stars into existence–even on the days you feel invisible. This is your invitation to let go of shame and discover the courage, grace, and compassion to live seen and make Him known.
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Rocky Mountain Promise
$16.99Add to cartLorelei Collins possesses a soft heart for any animal in need, so when she finds a buffalo calf bawling beside its lifeless mother, she can’t help but bring it home to raise on the ranch she and her sisters are building in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Little does she realize that its white coloring is rare and considered sacred by Native Americans, which makes it highly valuable to them and European trappers alike. Men soon begin to visit their ranch to regard the marvel, with some trying to woo Lorelei into marriage and others trying to steal the calf outright.
When the men’s advances become more sinister, Lorelei approaches Tanner Mason, the quiet and mysterious owner of the new trading post, with an idea: she and the calf will move to his post, along with her family’s trusted Blackfoot friend. This will solve both their problems by bringing customers to his trade room and protecting her family from the trouble brought on by so many strangers. Yet as the danger travels with her, Lorelei and Tanner are faced with a threat greater than anything they’re prepared for–one that will test the limits of their abilities and the love growing between them.
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Jesus Calm My Heart
$18.97Add to cartBefore you turn out the lights, turn to Jesus.
When coming to the end of a day feels like coming to an end of ourselves, we often struggle to find the words to pray–or even know where to start. We just know we need God.
Knowing well this weariness, beloved author Ruth Schwenk comes alongside you, offering encouragement and simple prayers of peace and hope. Whether you’re exhausted from worry, fear, unanswered prayers, pain, rejection, regret, or lack of joy or purpose, each of these 365 nightly prayers and journaling prompts will infuse hope into your life.
Even as your eyes drift shut, you will discover that the end of a day can also be the beginning of a new and deeper dependence on God. Because when you seek Him, you will find the One who never sleeps–and who strengthens us and works on our behalf even as we rest.
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This Passing Hour
$16.99Add to cartAfter the death of her parents, Mennonite Brenna Zimmerman relocates to the Lancaster County farm of her Old Order Amish grandparents. There, she befriends Rylan Sanders, a disabled veteran, and commits to rising above her own grief to help him as much as she can. But when things take a turn for the worse, Brenna finds herself at a loss for what to do.
As Brenna struggles, her Mennonite friend Johann Mazur, a soldier in the Ukrainian Army, encourages her to distance herself from Rylan. But when she discovers that Rylan’s army buddies are withholding secrets that could help with his psychological healing, Brenna is torn between her feelings for Johann and her commitment to help Rylan.
Inspired by the story of her distant relative who served with the Red Cross and supervised German POWs during World War II, Brenna considers her own future and must decide whether she has the courage to give up the comforts she craves for the life she truly wants.
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Stay : Discovering Grace, Freedom, And Wholeness Where You Never Imagined L
$17.00Add to cartIt may sound counterintuitive to stay with our aches and disappointment. We prefer comfort, so our default response is to withdraw, avoid, numb, and neurotically fix. But what if Jesus is pulling out a chair and whispering, Stay?
Anjuli Paschall invites you to stop running from your pain and to discover that the deep end of your story is the way to intimacy with Christ. She extends a daring invitation to stay with your everyday aches, your guilt, your loneliness, your anger, your anxiety, your longings, and even your apathy. True power and transformation are found in the very places we resist the most.
It’s here, in the staying, where we move from merely knowing in our heads that God loves us to believing it in our hearts. Stay is an invitation to sit with God at the table of your soul–and be free.
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Knowing You
$17.99Add to cartCould a captivating art exhibit hold the key to truth–and love?
Budding artist May Parker is captivated by the Japanese exhibits at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and longs to know more about her mother’s heritage–which her mother refuses to speak of because of the heartache she left behind in Japan. Wanting to experience more of the exhibits, May works as a Camera Girl–but her curiosity leads her into danger when a suit of samurai armor becomes the target of an elusive art forger.
After ten years apart, May is reunited with her childhood friend Lee Munro, a police detective assigned to keep a watchful eye on the exposition. Their friendship immediately begins to blossom with hints of something more, but when they become entangled in a dangerous heist involving the samurai armor and their love is threatened, can they overcome the odds against them?
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Reimagine Home : Devotions, Recipes, And Tips For Loving Your Home Through
$16.00Add to cartSimplify your home and experience the peace God wants for you in every season with twenty-eight encouraging devotions, practical decorating tips, and stunning photography.
Home –whether a camper van, mansion, or anything in between –is where we recharge and rest, where we learn and grow, and where we welcome others. And for Christians, our home should be a small reflection of God’s kingdom on earth.
Unfortunately, our homes often feel anything but peaceful, ordered, or representative of who we are. If this sounds familiar, consider Reimagine Home a gift of inspiration and your personal invitation to quiet all voices of comparison and tune in to what really matters when it comes to your home–creating a space where you can know the love of God and share that love with others.
With twenty-eight devotions that span the four seasons of the year, Reimagine Home encourages you to begin creating the home you want on a schedule that works for you, offering customizable tactics, helpful tips, and an undated format. Accompanied by beautifully inspiring, full-color photographs that inspire peace instead of perfection, this devotional provides a sense of calm to each day.
As you read each short reflection and explore the practical home styling tips, you will be inspired to curate a home that reflects who you are and welcomes others the moment they walk in the door.
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30 Life Principles Bible Study Updated Edition
$21.99Add to cartGod has given you hundreds of principles in His Word to help you become everything that He designed you to be. He has provided these truths to guide you, comfort you, encourage you, and teach you how to be triumphant in Christ. These principles have never failed and will never disappoint, and God has promised that He will bless your obedience as you follow His commands.
During his many years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley faithfully shared the 30 Life Principles that guided him and helped him to grow in his knowledge, service, and love of God. In this Bible study, you will explore each of these principles in depth and learn how to make them a part of your everyday life. As you do, you will find yourself growing in your relationship with Christ and on the road to the future God has planned for you.
This guide has been designed as a ninety-day Bible study for putting the 30 Life Principles into action and is ideal for personal devotions or for study in a group setting.
Each lesson includes:
*Three daily in-depth Bible studies to help you explore the principles in Scripture
*An action step to help you apply the principle in your day-to-day life
*Summary points to help you remember the key takeaways from each lesson
*Additional insights, re?ections, and notes on each of the 30 Life Principles -
Pleasing God : The Greatest Joy And Highest Honor
$19.99Add to cartPleasing God is a practical resource for Christian living that inspires believers to seek the greatest honor of anyone’s lifetime–to have the privilege of pleasing God.
Christ’s total forgiveness means that we do not have to earn our salvation. When we give our lives to Jesus, we are justified by faith alone. Good works are not required. Prayer is not required. Practicing total forgiveness is not required. Wow–what a gift! But chances are, if you have been born again you want to do good works. You want to pray. You want to forgive and love your enemies. You desire to please God.
In Pleasing God, bestselling author and well-known preacher, R.T. Kendall, unfolds the meaning of persistent faith. Starting with the story of Enoch, Dr. Kendall explores biblical teachings that call believers to “find out what pleases the Lord” (Ephesians 5:10).
With biblical teaching, personal stories, and humble wisdom, Dr. Kendall answers these questions:
*What pleases God (and what displeases Him)?
*Why should we please God?
*How should we please God?Imagine the joy and peace that will come from pleasing God more than seeking approval from others. The world needs this book!
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Suitcases From Heaven
Original price was: $24.99.$23.97Current price is: $23.97.Add to cart“Jazmin came fluttering into our home, speaking of healing and miracles. I didn’t know how to tell her I didn’t believe in that nonsense.”
Cindy Henson had jumped on a miracle train twenty-five years earlier, believing God was going to heal her young son of severe autism, and quickly jumped off with a suitcase full of bitterness. God had healed the bitterness, but she still didn’t believe in miracles.
From day one, soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Jazmin, who had been diagnosed with terminal adrenal cancer, declares she is holding out on a miracle from God.
Cindy wonders if she has the fortitude to endure a life of believing in miracles and makes it her mission to help Jazmin accept that she is dying and the possibility of receiving no miracle at all.
Then God invites Cindy to take out her hope-suitcase, pack up her mourning, and help Jazmin live the rest of her life believing in miracles. Through fundraisers, prayer chains, long hospital stays, and deep conversations about faith, Cindy learns from Jazmin that the best way to live a fragile life is with hope and belief that miracles still happen every day.
Suitcases from Heaven: A Mother’s Hope Journey through Her Daughter-in-Law’s Cancer helps caregivers and cancer victims understand that God knows the number of their days, and their life is not in the hands of the medical community but in His loving hands.
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Nature Unveiled : 40 Reflections On Experiencing God’s Creation
$19.95Add to cartRediscover the wonder and tranquility of God’s Creation in Nature Unveiled, a 40-day devotional from author and former forester Jill Smith that explores the beauty and mystery of the natural world and how it points us to the Creator.
Nature Unveiled: 40 Reflections on Experiencing God’s Creation is a thought-provoking and spiritually enriching 40-day devotional that seamlessly blends nature with scripture. Through insightful reflections and captivating illustrations, readers will gain a deeper understanding of God’s creation and their place within it. Each day’s writing reminds us that the beauty of the natural world is a reflection of God’s love and how we are called to be stewards of the Earth.
Designed to be inspirational and spiritual, devotions are divided into three categories–plants, animals, and land–with each day offering a short reading, reflection, and questions. From families to church groups, homebodies to avid outdoorsmen, Nature Unveiled is a knowledgeable and contemplative guide for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the environment.
In Nature Unveiled, Smith uses nature to teach readers how to:
*Build and maintain strong relationships
*Turn to God during life’s battles
*Surrender to God’s plans for your life
*Remain faithful in times of uncertainty and change
*Extend forgiveness to ourselves and others
*Reconnect with God in moments of restNature Unveiled invites us to connect with the natural world in a profound and meaningful way. Whether hiking in a national park, working in a community garden, or visiting a local park, we can all gain a new appreciation for the intricacies and wonders of the world He made.
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Listening To The Jewish Jesus
$17.99Add to cartPaul Luckraft’s book explores the Hebraic nature of the teaching of Jesus and shows how a first-century rabbi spoke to other Jews of the time and in particular taught his disciples. What can we expect to find from such an exploration, and what can this mean for us today?
Jesus used many Hebraic idioms, expressions commonly used in one language but which make less sense in another. Someone outside the culture or who is not a native speaker can easily be confused. A better grasp of such Hebraisms within the gospels will greatly improve our understanding of what Jesus is saying to us.
In his teaching Jesus often hinted at the Jewish scriptures, employing the rabbinic technique of remez. These allusions to the Old Testament would be readily picked up by his listeners but we can miss them. We need to find these and unpack the depths of their meaning.
Jesus’ teaching also reflects aspects of first-century Judaism with which we are largely unfamiliar and need to appreciate more fully. One of these is the relationship between a rabbi and his disciples, a theme which occupies the first part of the book.
This book will help those who teach the Bible as well as provide a companion for anyone wanting to read the gospels more accurately and follow Jesus more closely.
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Consider Him : Listening, Learning And Leaning On Jesus – 365 Daily Devotio
$21.99Add to cartJesus knows you. Do you want to know Him?
In this 365 devotional, Catherine Campbell extends an invitation to spend a year focussing daily on the life, teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ. Warmly written and firmly rooted in Scripture, Catherine offers personal stories, anecdotes and narrative biblical retellings to draw our minds and hearts closer to Him. She also seeks to spur our reflection into action with entries that feature opportunities to not just be listeners to the Word, but doers of it as well.
Whether you are beginning, renewing or deepening your relationship with Jesus, let Consider Him guide you towards the ‘author and perfecter of our faith.’
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Christmas Uncut : What Really Happened And Why It Really Matters
$3.99Add to cartThe nativity story is often seen as cute and cuddly and for kids. But that’s because some of what really happened at the first Christmas has been edited out! The full, unabridged, uncut story is full of twists and turns, controversy and mystery.
This best-selling book, now revised and updated, tells readers what really happened all those years ago, and why it really matters for our lives and futures today.
Warm and witty, short and easy to read, Christmas Uncut is perfect for giving out at Christmas services and events, or to nonbelieving family and friends.
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Advent Of Glory
$14.99Add to cartThese straightforward, short and profound Advent readings have been edited from talks given by much-loved Bible teacher, R.C. Sproul, helping readers to benefit from his enduring insight and wisdom. They delve into the details of the Christmas story and reflect on how these impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application.
Each day also includes a prayer written by a well-known Bible teacher of our own day, to guide your own reflections.
As R.C. Sproul observes, the narrative of the birth of Jesus is so familiar to many of us that “the words just slip over us So, take the time to slow down and dwell on the words of the Christmas story so that you arrive at Christmas Day full of awe and wonder at the birth of Jesus.
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Would You Like To Know Who Created The World
$13.99Add to cartWonder with young children about the world around them and how God created it for us to enjoy and care for.
Celebrate creation care with toddlers through this first devotional. In this picture book, young children explore simple questions about being aware of God’s creation: the clouds and stars, the weather, water and the countryside, the animals and plants, the food, our languages, and ourselves.
Simple related bible verses and thoughtful prayers about each part of creation point very young children to God. This charming picture book encourages curious toddlers to look around and relate God’s creation to their experience of the world. Would you like to know Who Created the World? is perfect for encouraging young children to be curious and respectful of the environment. Also this is a resource for parents, carers and church toddler groups to introduce the idea of a daily devotional with young children.
Children get to know God as Creator through caring for the world and one another.
This picture book is an addition to the Would you like to know? series by established author and illustrator Eira Reeves. For more than 30 years, this successful series has provided a range of non-fiction, devotional, and Bible retelling resources for young children, informing them about the Christian faith and nurturing their first steps.
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Lord Is My Shepherd
$9.99Add to cartThe LORD is My Shepherd Softcover Devotional is the perfect source of encouragement to remind you of the Good Shepherd’s faithfulness, provision, and care. With 366 faith-building devotions, you’ll feel loved and cared for as you immerse yourself in the wisdom and guidance of the Good Shepherd.
A beautiful wreath of greenery forms a frame around the gold-foiled sentiment on the front of the devotional.
The LORD is My Shepherd
As you flip through the beautifully designed pages, you will notice the interior pages are printed in two colors, featuring exquisite floral decorations on every page. A handy topical index is included to help you locate a passage.
Whether you’re seeking comfort in difficult times, looking for guidance in your daily life, or simply want to deepen your faith, this devotional is the perfect companion. Each daily entry begins with a Scripture verse, followed by a devotional passage based on the text, and ends with a call to action or an inspiring thought for the day.
The LORD is My Shepherd Softcover Devotional is an ideal choice for a mom or grandmother in need of care. Its inspirational content, high-quality design, and practical features, it will make a meaningful and encouraging impact on her daily devotional time. The LORD is My Shepherd Softcover Devotional will help her find peace and comfort in the company of the Good Shepherd.
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Lord Is My Shepherd Teal
$17.99Add to cartThe LORD is my Shepherd Teal Faux Leather Devotional is the perfect faith-building companion. With 366 devotions that are based on God’s Scripture promises you’ll be assured of the Good Shepherd’s faithfulness, provision, and care. This devotional is an excellent source of encouragement, reminding us that Christ is the Shepherd of our souls who can fulfill our need for love, support, and care.
The front cover of this beautifully designed devotional features gorgeous heat-debossed floral swags that frame the silver-foiled sentiment.
The LORD is My Shepherd
As you flip through the beautifully designed pages, you will notice the interior pages are gilt-edged and printed in two colors, featuring exquisite floral decorations on every page. A handy topical index is included to help you locate a passage, and a ribbon marker is attached to help you mark the passage.
There’s a handy topical index to help you find passages that meet your daily needs and a ribbon marker to keep your place. Each daily entry begins with a Scripture verse, followed by a devotional passage based on the text, and ends with a call to action or an inspiring thought for the day.
The LORD is my Shepherd Teal Faux Leather Devotional is an ideal gift for any mom or grandmother who needs to lean into God’s care. With its inspirational content, high-quality design, and practical features, this devotional is sure to make a meaningful and encouraging impact on her daily devotional time. Add The LORD is my Shepherd Teal Faux Leather Devotional to a birthday gift or a get-well-care package to show you care,
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Polluted Font : The Chronicles Of Hugh De Singleton Surgeon
$13.99Add to cartDelve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical mystery, the sixteenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de SingletonDelve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical mystery, the sixteenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton.
When Hugh and Kate’s new-born son is taken to the church to be baptized, they are astounded to find that the locked font is completely dry. The possibility of a leak is quickly ruled out, and just as Hugh is beginning to wonder if there may be a sinister explanation for the stolen holy water, Fr Robert is found lying motionless by the rood screen in a pool of blood . . .
Meanwhile, parliament has passed a poll tax, stipulating everyone above the age of 14 is to be taxed equally. Folk are soon scrambling to find the money to pay and, inevitably, unscrupulous elements in society see an opportunity to feed off people’s desperation and make some cash . . . But what connection can there possibly between this and events at Bampton?
Mel Starr’s latest novel is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval crime mystery. It may be enjoyed as complete in itself, or as part of the Hugh de Singleton series.
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God Hears My Song
$17.99Add to cartA Lucky Hippogriff Inc. Title
A delightful tribute to faith in an engaging children’s picture book that also gifts you with a song!
Colorful illustrations with expressive and diverse children.
Included child’s prayer at the end of the book, giving gratitude and thanks. Written in lyrical rhyme, God Hears, reassures children that God hears their song and His love is ever-present!
Inspired by the author’s child asking real questions about God: “Does He get mad, can He hear her? Is He there when she gets hurt, or is sad?” Each page is an affirmation that God’s love is everywhere as we are divinely reminded that we are never alone!
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I Love You From Here To Heaven Above
$16.99Add to cartA heartwarming, educational picture book that allows parents to tell their kids how much they love them while also teaching great stories from the Bible.
“I love you.” “I love you more.”
Almost every parent and child play this game of who loves who more, but there is no doubt that we are loved most by our Heavenly Father. This book will help children understand once and for all how much they are loved while simultaneously learning treasured Bible stories.
How much you love someone isn’t easy to quantify, but I Love You from Here to Heaven Above is here to tell your children just how much you love them through more than a dozen wonderful and wise analogies. From the noble Easter Donkey to the Red Sea and even the Streets of Gold, your little reader will learn all about the Bible and the amazing things in it while also discovering the most important thing of all: how much you care.
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Something Scary Happened
$16.99Add to cartSomething Scary Happened helps children process their feelings after experiencing a trauma and provides comfort through the story of a little lamb named Miles.
Miles is a happy little lamb until something bad happens. All of a sudden, Miles feels like he is alone in a deep dark valley, but it is there in the valley that he meets his good Shepherd who promises to always be with him, no matter what.
Counselor and trauma expert Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Miles to help parents and caregivers share the comfort of taking their fears to the good Shepherd by applying Psalm 23 to difficult experiences.Through a special section at the end of the book, Strickland helps parents recognize the feelings and behaviors children might have in response to their trauma and guides them in how to help children talk about what scared them.
*First book in the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series, edited by biblical counselor Darby Strickland, addressing difficult experiences that children commonly face and offering gospel hope and help.
*Children ages four to seven will be drawn to the playful illustrations by Carlotta Notaro.
*The companion minibook, When Children Experience Trauma: What to Do When Something Scary Happens by Darby A. Strickland is also available to give parents and caregivers more detailed help.
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Tomas Looks Up And Out
$16.99Add to cartTomas Turtle starts his day thinking more about himself than others. Not only is he annoyed that his sister Tori’s cough kept him awake, but he also brags to all of his friends about his successes. It’s not until he gets sick and his friends take care of him that Tomas learns to look up to God and out to others.
Edited by counselor Alasdair Groves, Tomas Looks Up and Out offers concrete, grace-based help for growing in empathy and is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, which brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.
*A special section at the end of the book guides parents in having meaningful conversations with their kids about empathy and considering others, based on biblical truth.
*Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
*Teaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word to the everyday problem of not considering others.
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Sadie Finds Her Voice
$16.99Add to cartSadie Bunny should be excited to stay overnight with her cousin Ivy. But instead, she is nervous. What if Ivy’s friends don’t like her? What if she can’t get any words out? But after a chance meeting with a scary cat piano teacher, armed with words from the Good Book, Sadie learns that Jesus can help even when you feel shy.
Edited by counselor Aaron Sironi, Sadie Finds Her Voice is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.
*A special section at the end of the book guides parents in having meaningful conversations with their kids about how to engage others when they are nervous.
*Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
*Teaches children and parents how to apply God’s Word to the everyday problem of feeling shy.
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You Are Still A Mother
$11.99Add to cartGrieving the loss of a child to stillbirth can be a lonely and agonizing experience. Sadly, this overwhelming loss is far more common than one may think, affecting around 1 in 160 births. Gibson honestly acknowledges the sorrow, the loneliness, and fears that come from suffering the loss of a child while pointing to the gospel with gentleness and understanding.
You Are Still a Mother weaves Scripture and deep truths about God with Jackie’s personal experience to provide a book that is both honest and full of hope. Acknowledging that all who suffer this loss will never be the same, she reassures readers that God will be present through every moment of every day.
*Author Jackie Gibson, speaking from experience, shares the common emotions, questions, and feelings that arise when grieving a stillbirth or miscarriage.
*Reassures women who are grieving this unique loss that the Lord is near and will provide comfort.
*Reminds readers that God is always good, even in the midst of suffering such an awful loss.
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Facilitating Counseling Groups (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99Add to cartLeading a counseling group is different from leading a general discipleship group, even if both exist at the same church. A counseling group focuses on a specific need, garners heightened levels of vulnerability about matters of greater sensitivity, and requires more skill and intentionality from its leader. When a layperson is well-equipped, this kind of ministry is tremendously rewarding, as they see God multiply the work he did in their life with people walking a similar journey.
Brad Hambrick and John Chapman equip lay leaders to be effective in a group-based counseling ministry within the church. By learning how to use their life experiences and a group curriculum to help others overcome a life-dominating struggle of sin or suffering, leaders will learn to share the comfort and hope for change that can only come from God.
*Part of the Church-Based Counseling series designed to help churches mobilize and utilize levels of care from friendship to mentoring to counseling groups.
*Introduces readers to the G4 model of group-based counseling.
*Outlines the dynamics of leading a topic-specific peer counseling group and underscores the importance of ongoing support and training for group facilitators.
*Includes foreword by J. D. Greear
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Mobilizing Church Based Counseling
$16.99Add to cartMany churches would like to start a counseling ministry, but they don’t know where to start. Mobilizing Church-Based Counseling offers direction to churches for creating a ministry built around lay-led counseling groups and mentoring. Based on proven models used in his own congregation, Brad Hambrick lays out a clear plan to launch a sustainable soul-care ministry that can be replicated in churches of any size.
Hambrick brings clarity to common points of confusion about church-based counseling and provides guidance on how to provide oversight for lay-led counseling groups and mentoring relationships. Your church can minister the hope of the gospel to the struggles of life–both sin and suffering–without incurring unwise liability or going beyond the capacity of your members.
*The first book in the Church-Based Counseling series is designed to help churches mobilize and utilize levels of care from friendship to mentoring to counseling groups.
*Discover two flexible models of church-based counseling ministry. One addresses common life struggles (the G4 model) and the other focuses on premarital and marital enrichment.
*Designed to fit within a local church and to be implemented by volunteers.
*Acknowledges and addresses questions and concerns of liability and ethics of lay counseling as well as the care and well-being of the mentors and leaders.
*Includes foreword by J. D. Greear
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Treasure : Ancient Story Ever New Of Jesus And His Church
$29.99Add to cartIn the tradition of his well-loved bestsellers The Ology and WonderFull, Machowski weaves a study of the Bible with a fictional story. The Treasure follows the adventures of Mira and Theos who discover a sea captain’s personal journal which offers clues to a hidden treasure. They can only solve the riddle of the treasure by studying two ancient scrolls, the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Young readers will journey with the siblings as they solve their puzzle and the discover the captain’s treasure–Christ!
While these New Testament books are often thought of as two separate books telling different stories, they are really two halves of one greater story recorded by Luke. Through Luke’s retelling of Jesus’s work on earth and the Spirit’s work in growing the church, we see the Father’s love on full display. The Treasure will help children grow in their knowledge and love of God.
*Vivid, full-color illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino.
*Written for elementary age and includes a study guide that can also be used with older children.
*Encourages families to study the Bible together and develop regular family devotions.
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African Heroes : Discovering Our Christian Heritage
$16.99Add to cartJordan and Jasmine’s dad loves history and is always telling them stories about the past. One day when their family is out on a picnic, they start asking if there were any Christians who looked like them who God had used to help the church grow. They are excited when their dad shares inspiring true stories of early Christian leaders–both men and women–from Africa who helped to grow the early church in remarkable and significant ways.
Author Jerome Gay Jr. introduces children to the stories of eleven amazing African leaders including Augustine, Athanasius, Tertullian, and more. African Heroes presents these figures on a level children can understand with diverse imagery and colorful illustrations by John Joven.
*Written for children ages four to seven to show the African roots of the early church.
*Key principles and Bible verses are connected with each leader; for example, Augustine’s life and work in Algeria is characterized by grace (Ephesians 2:8).
*Christian parents and church leaders will value sharing this resource with children to show that people of diverse cultures were part of the early church.
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You Are Welcomed
$19.99Add to cartYou Are Welcomed by a loving God is the gospel truth we need to hear when life is an unruly combination of responsibilities, relationships, interruptions, dreams, and drama. In this ten-week devotional, author and women’s ministry leader Trish Donohue helps women who are weary turn to the Lord, put down their burdens, rest in his welcome, and then welcome others to walk with Jesus too.
Trish shares stories of biblical men and women who brought their burdens to the Lord. Each story exemplifies a different sort of pressure, including busyness, disillusionment, crisis, isolation, envy, doubt, fear, and failure. You are not alone in what you’re facing, and God wants to meet you in the same ways he has shown himself to his people from the beginning.
*Easy-to-follow daily format of Scripture reading, devotional reflection, and simple application questions.
*A beautifully designed devotional in the Gospel Truth for Women series, helping women to identify their struggles, go to Scripture to meet God, then share those truths with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
*Relatable for busy women of all ages and stages making it perfect for gift-giving.
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My Utmost For His Highest
$21.99Add to cartHear Oswald Chambers speak even more clearly and profoundly than ever before! Both new and longtime readers of My Utmost for His Highest will find renewed passion to be all for God in this 365-day devotional. The Modern Classic Edition smooths out the obscurities of the original without losing its dynamic and intensely personal nature. With a beautiful hardcover design and satin ribbon marker, it makes a great gift for any occasion.
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Our Daily Bread For Kids
$24.99Add to cartIn 365 devotions from Genesis to Revelation, kids ages 6 to 10 will find Jesus throughout the Bible-from His role at creation, to Old Testament prophecies and metaphors about the coming Savior, to the birth of God’s Son. With the help of diverse illustrations, prayer prompts, easy-to-understand Scripture verses, and fun facts, kids will see the entire Bible as one big story of God’s redemptive plan for the world, and learn that God’s plan includes them!
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Sisters By The Sea
$17.99Add to cartFour Amish Sisters Develop New Beginnings in Sarasota, Florida
Journey with the bestselling Brunstetter authors to the unique tropical Amish community in Sarasota, Florida, along with four young sisters originally from Indiana.
The Seashell Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Leora Lambright is the first to leave home, seeking a warmer climate for health reasons. While on a winter holiday, roofer John Miller meets Leora in the bakery where she is enjoying expressing herself through cake decorating. They are instantly attracted to each other and spend several days bike riding, fishing, playing shuffleboard, and trying local restaurants. But when Leora makes it clear she’ll never again live up north, without explaining why. Has the romance ended before it could even blossom?
The Beach Ball by Jean Brunstetter
Violet, the youngest of the four Lambright sisters, has always been a bit wild. She moves to Florida to live with her sister as she seeks her independence and considers leaving the Amish way of life. She works as a waitress, has her driver’s license, and buys a cheap car. Her beauty and free spirit attract a lot of male attention like Levi, who is also Amish. When she first meets Dan Hunter, it is his little red sports car that she admires first, but while dating Dan, Levi keeps trying to make Violet commit to him. Can she settle on who should have her heart and how to live out her faith?
Fragments of a Sand Dollar by Richelle Brunstetter
Francine Lambright is heartbroken that her longtime boyfriend, Matthew, is thinking of leaving the Amish faith, and they have broken up. She is ready to join the church, but her sister invites her to Florida for an extended visit before taking the pledge of faith. While shell hunting at Lido Beach, Francine meets Lucas Hayes, and they soon begin seeing each other, despite him being an Englisher. When Matthew shows up in Pinecraft unexpectedly, how will Francine’s heart respond?
A Sarasota Sunset by Lorine Brunstetter Van Corbach
Alana Lambright has suffered a series of unfortunate accidents and emotional traumas that have left her plagued by anxiety. She turns to art for peace and healing. While on a visit to her sister in Florida, she takes up seashell artwork and accepts a job in a gift shop. James Miller, a recent college graduate, meets Alana, and, due to his own past, he is initially turned off by the fact that she is Amish. Still he invites Alana on adventurous outings. Alana tries to tamp he
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Growing Gods Way For Girls
$9.97Add to cartExplore God’s word with the Veggies in this year-long devotional perfect for girls looking to grow in their faith.
Full of encouraging Bible messages and favorite Veggie characters, this 365-day devotional offers girls and their loved ones the perfect opportunity to share time together each day. Each entry includes a Bible verse, short devotion, Thought of the Day, and prayer. Rich biblical content will help girls learn more about God as they develop a daily practice to keep him close in their lives. Great for bedtime reading, family devotion time, or as a fresh way to start each day, these devotionals remind growing girls of God’s continued love and care.
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Gifts Of Christmas
$13.39Add to cartWhen you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem.
God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.
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Ready Or Knot Prayer Guide
$19.99Add to cartWho you choose to marry is one of the most important decisions of your life. This decision affects everything that will happen to you from that point forward. So how much have you and your significant other prayed together about your shared life to come?
The best time to start praying for your marriage is before you say, “I do.” This devotional guide helps you learn how to pray together for twelve specific areas of your relationship, including:
* the purpose of marriage
* communication and conflict
* spiritual, emotional, and sexual intimacy
* understanding your roles and your differences
* friendship and romance
* money
* parenting
* and moreIt may sound like a cliche when you hear the old adage that “couples who pray together stay together,” but the reality is that the divorce rate for couples who pray together, out loud, on a consistent basis is less than one percent. Prayer is key to a strong and lasting relationship. The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide shows you how to develop a lifelong habit to sustain a lifelong marriage.
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Knowing God Bible Study (Anniversary)
$12.00Add to cartFaithful. Triune. Beyond comparison. Triumphant over all. These words barely begin to describe the God we serve, yet he invites us to have a relationship with him. What could be more important than knowing this all-surpassing God?
These five easy-to-use Bible studies, based on J. I. Packer’s bestselling classic Knowing God, explore the character and actions of God throughout Scripture. They encourage us to look for God every time we read the Bible and to deepen our understanding, trust, and worship in response.
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Knowing God, this edition of the Knowing God Bible Study helps individuals and groups explore and apply biblical truths. Each session features an insightful quotation by Packer matched with a Scripture passage, reflection questions, and application ideas that will equip readers to gain a fuller knowledge of the God we worship. A leader’s guide and list of suggested resources are also included.
Also available: Knowing God Devotional Journal, Knowing God Study Guide, and Knowing God Fiftieth Anniversary Edition.
