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Rudy : My Story
$19.99Add to cartRudy became the inspiration for millions when a Hollywood film depicting his journey as a Notre Dame football player became one of the most influential sports movies ever made. In Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger’s only autobiography, go behind the scenes to experience the heartache, triumph, and glory through Rudy’s own eyes, and learn details of the ten years it took to get the movie made.For the first time, the real Rudy shares his story of floundering through school with undiagnosed dyslexia and finding himself mixed up with a rough and rowdy crowd. “Football was my salvation in high school,” Rudy believes, and while he dreamed of playing for Notre Dame, he never believed he was smart enough to make it to the elite group of higher education.A poignant and high-energy storyteller, Rudy details failures and pitfalls along the way. He explains the persistence and determination it took to get accepted to Notre Dame, to suit up and play for twenty-seven glorious seconds, and to see the dream of his movie become a reality. Rudy is truly a real-life testament to the old adage that it is not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up again. He will motivate you to discover your own dreams and to them with unrelenting faith that anything is possible.
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Defender Of Faith Revised Edition (Revised)
$9.99Add to cartThe revised edition of Defender of Faith describes the extraordinary true story of professional hockey player, Mike Fisher, who grew up to became one of the NHL’s greatest stars, now married to country singer Carrie Underwood. He has been has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league, he’s competed in the Stanley Cup finals, and he’s been a former alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators. Today he plays professionally for the Nashville Predators and is an active humanitarian, using his fame to benefit others and putting his faith in Christ first—both on and off the ice.
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Theater And Film
$15.00Add to cartWith “Theater and Film: A Christian Perspective,” Paul Kuritz revises his acclaimed book, “The Fiery Serpent: A Christian Theory of Film and Theater,” through the perspective of the ancient Orthodox church. Following the lead of the great Russian filmmaker Andrey Tarkovsky, who asked, “Perhaps our capacity to create is evidence that we ourselves were created in the image of God?” Kuritz examines Moses’ bronze serpent as a paradigm for understanding the Christian artist’s work in theater and film. The reader will discover how a Christian artist can make theater and film in union with Christ, so that the work is not merely that of an individual, but of his common life with and in Christ.X
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Mans Best Hero
$17.99Add to cartFrom Lassie to Old Yeller to Rin Tin Tin to Marley, dogs have stolen our attention and our hearts. In real life, our own pets are more than just canine companions, they are members of our family. And for some, they are heroes and brave servants.
In Man’s Best Hero, prolife author (and lifelong dog lover) Ace Collins provides a collection of short, dramatic stories about dogs that have gone the extra mile. Though not trained to perform heroic acts, circumstances and the remarkable bond between the dog and its owner led these animals to perform amazing feats that defy logic. Whether it is saving a drowning man, jumping in front of a truck to push a toddler to the curb, or tearing the burning clothers off a child’s back, the actions presented in these stories display courage, loyalty, intelligence, and other admirable qualities of life and faith.
These compelling portraits, told first in the words of the dog and then through exciting narrative that recounts the dog’s actions, will touch reader’s hearts and will leave them with a greater appreciation for their furry friends.
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7 Steps Of Pitching
$17.99Add to cartYou do not get better at pitching a baseball by pitching alone. You improve your delivery and your pitching game by working on The Seven Steps away from the mound until they become second nature and your delivery becomes consistent. Pitching a baseball is not a skill that is learned in one game or even a single season. It is a set of skills that take the gifts that God has given you and taking those talents and turning them into fun on the mound. This is a complete guide for all ages of baseball pitchers that are self-motivated to make changes within themselves to become better than their competition. These are the learned skills that will set them aside from the rest by improving their gifts. From the pitching delivery itself to throwing other pitches to drills, these are the skills that make pitching not just a position to play but a way to earn a college scholarship and making dreams a reality. Players, parents, and coaches alike will find this technical, concept-filled, practical and motivational instruction manual a book that is not just read once, but a book that is constantly referred to each year. Andy Bernard has been a pitching coach for 150 different pitchers over 10 years. As a former College World Series pitcher for the Alabama Crimson Tide, he learned how to take incredible coaching and God-given talents and turn these tools into practical learning for young pitchers.
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When Preparation Meets Opportunity
$13.49Add to cartThis is the story of Gerald Irons, during his journey as a young man and how he learned to overcome obstacles and challenges, to achieve his dreams and goals in life through faith, hard work, perseverance and preparation.
When you tell someone your dreams, if they say your dreams are impossible, then your dreams are big enough. If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. When you prepare yourself, opportunity is always there to shake your hand. When you create your own opportunities through preparation, great things will happen.
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True Competitor : 52 Devotions For Coaches Athletes And Parents
$12.99Add to cartAn experience so powerful it will transform your life on and off the field and impact teammates, coaches, and generations to come. Want an unstoppable faith that packs a punch in the gym, in the locker room, at home, and in all your relationships? True Competitor will ignite your passion to live intentionally for Jesus in everything you do so you will have maximum impact that will change the world of sports. It’s time to get in the game!
Fifty-two devotions for athletes, coaches, and parents will transform the way you think. Each devotional features an in-the-trenches sports story with Scripture and life application, Be a GameChanger! section, room to write My Game Plan, and a heart and mind transforming prayer.
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Calvarys Crimson Tide
$14.99Add to cartFrom the Foreword: …I have written the vision God gave me. I have written a book that proclaims the gospel of Jesus in the language of football. The “tables” you’re holding in your hand spell out what I believe to be God’s spiritual game plan for every person’s life.
The execute this plan, first heed two pages from God’s playbook:
An Invitation…Isaiah 1:18
A Declaration…Philippians 3:7-8I have written the vision. I trust and pray you will take it and run!
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Toward The Goal (Revised)
$7.99Add to cart‘I learned that it is faith that decides whether something will happen or not.’ At the age of eight, Kaka already knew what he wanted in life: to play soccer and only soccer. He started playing in front of his friends and family, but after a crippling injury, doctors told him he would never play again. Through faith and perseverance Kaka recovered and has since become a FIFA World Player of the Year, and winner of the Ballon d’Or. This updated edition tells the story of the midfielder for Real Madrid who has become one of the most recognized faces on the soccer field.
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Cat In The Window (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartPeople love their pets–cats more so than any other (or so the cats would like to think). And if there is anything cat-lovers enjoy almost as much as stroking their beloved feline friends, it’s reading about cats. In the tradition and style of her previous smash hits, Callie Smith Grant brings readers a brand-new collection of uplifting stories about the amazing creatures that warm our hearts–and our laps! With stories from Melody Carlson, Jill Eileen Smith, Robert Benson, Kathi Lipp, and many others, The Cat in the Window offers the perfect excuse to curl up on the couch with a furry friend.
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How The SEC Became Goliath
$17.99Add to cartHow the SEC Became Goliath covers the Southeastern Conference and how the league became dominant, winning seven straight national championships.
Size matters. That’s why the SEC is Goliath, because the Southeastern Conference, top to bottom, has better coaches, better stadiums, better bank accounts, and better weather, but the difference maker is the bigger and better players.
The SEC has walked off with the big crystal prize in college football for seven straight years and will not give it back. The talk of “big boy football” grinds on the Buckeyes, Sooners, Longhorns, and Ducks. All they can come back with is “Wait until next year.” Then next year comes and the SEC tribe is chanting in the closing minutes of the National Championship Game, “SEC, SEC, SEC!”
The national championship trophy has been in the South for so long it has sunburn. That is why college football is thick with the acrimony: SEC vs. Everyone Else. The dominance of the SEC has a lot more to do with the South’s culture than just the rock-’em, sock-’em of football played one day a week. The South lost the Civil War, and sociologists will tell you that there is still a regional angst, an “us against them” mentality, a spirit of “those damn Yankees.” It is not just about championships. The SEC is about culture and competitiveness. . . . It is about players.
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Intentional Walk : An Inside Look At The Faith That Drives The Saint Louis
$18.99Add to cartAn inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.
The St. Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in the major leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most famous players in the history of the game have worn the storied “Birds on the Bat” uniform.
While that on-field success has been well documented, Intentional Walk is the first book which goes beyond the story of what happens on the field to take an in-depth look at the men inside the Cardinal uniforms, and examine how their strong Christian faith is one of the driving forces behind their success.
Intentional Walk features the stories of Adam Wainwright, David Freese, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday, Carlos Beltran, Jason Motte and other members of the 2012 Cardinals, written as those players and the rest of the team tried to repeat the 2011 world championship. The book talks about how they became Christians and offers their testimony about what it means for them to have God play such a prominent role in their lives.
Playing for first-year manager Mike Matheny, a strong Christian as well, these men talk about their success and failure, about the challenges that come from playing baseball at the highest level, and how thankful and blessed they are to have that God-given ability. In the end, however, what is far more important to them is their life-long relationship they have established with Jesus Christ.
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Hugs For Dog Lovers
$10.99Add to cartsomeone you know needs a hug today…it may even be you!(R)
Furry, fluffy, scruffy. Fat, skinny, tall, or short — dogs come in all varieties. No matter their size or package, dogs are loved and cherished — life members of the family. This delightful book is for dog lovers of every flavor.
Dog-loving authors Willie and Korie Robertson share heart-warming stories of “man’s best friend” and inspirational message that highlight the endearing qualities they possess. Personalized scriptures by LeAnn Weiss express God’s love in enlightening, personal language, and uplifting quotes by fellow dog lovers are sure to bring a smile to your face.
This little book celebrates the value and companionship of any dog. Share a hug of affection and appreciation with a dog lover who is dear to your heart.
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Men Of Sunday
$15.99Add to cartStep into the locker rooms and living rooms of NFL players and personnel to see how a close relationship with God guides football’s biggest stars.
Compiled from dozens of interviews, Men of Sunday marks the intersection of two Sunday traditions: faith and football. Inspired by the league’s “systemic shift” toward embracing Christianity, Bloomberg writer Curtis Eichelberger shows how God is a source of comfort when facing the unique challenges of life in the NFL and the everyday challenges of maintaining strong families and building character. Hear in their own words how the NFL’s greatest rely on their faith to overcome drug abuse, family crises, injuries, and temptations resulting from fame and fortune.Featured personalities include
*New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson
*Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
*Former Chicago Bears middle linebacker Mike Singletary
*Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis
*Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy
*San Diego Chargers pastor Shawn Mitchell
*Danisha Rolle, wife of former Tennessee and Baltimore defensive back Samari Rolle
*And many moreMen of Sunday’s readers-“normal folks . . . who go to church on Sunday, come home to root for their team, and who live a righteous life . . . most days”-will learn to tackle their own obstacles by trusting the Lord.
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On Holiday With God
$15.99Add to cartThis is a travel companion for those who want to make a personal retreat in the Christian tradition, either at home or away, alone or with others. Part 1 encourages us to listen to the Spirit, to pay attention to inner restlessness and to notice our need to get away. It outlines the different types of retreats that may best suit different individual personalities and circumstances and offers essential tips for the trip: introducing contemplation, praying with Scripturenoticing God in the everydayresisting busyness recording the journey – i.e. prayer journal. Part 2 provides a varied and imaginative range of guided spiritual exercises for your time on retreat and offers support for the unexpected things that may emerge. Part 3 helps you readjust to normal life after the retreat and to explore the question where next?
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Gods Lineup : Testimonies Of Major League Baseball Players
$11.99Add to cart“God’s Lineup” is a collection of testimonies from Major League baseball players and how Christ has impacted their lives on and off the field. There are trying times in the sport of baseball and among Christians. This book is a breath of fresh air for both baseball fans and Christians. It illustrates how all people, including the top baseball players, face trying times and how being saved has changed them and the way they play the game. Each chapter focuses on one ball player and tells the story about how their life was before knowing Christ, how they came to know Him and how their life has changed.
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Called To Coach
$18.99Add to cartCalled to Coach offers an up-close and personal look at one of the winningest coaches in football history. From his boyhood in Alabama to his fifty-five-year career in college football, Boowden reveals never-before-published details of his life, including the tragic death of his grandson and son-in-law in a 2004 accident, and the details of his retirement in 2009. Called to Coach is an inspiring story of a remarkable man, and the unwavering faith in God that sustained him.
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Knit One Pearl Two
$10.99Add to cartLadies of all ages will enjoy this unique study of God’s Word which takes lessons learned by a knitter and applies them to daily living. Even if a woman doesn’t knit and has no desire to learn, there are still applications to be gleaned. Perfect for a group who knits for charity or donation, this study is designed for learning, fellowship and discussion.
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Thank God For Football
$18.99Add to cartThe original Thank God for Football! was published to great acclaim in 2006.
This new edition, with abbreviated text, contains almost 120 illustrations. It gathers together a huge number of rare images of founders, founding churches and early teams. It includes contemporary photographs of streets where players lived, pubs in which they socialized and churches where they gathered. Furthermore, it offers images reflecting the impact of Thank God for Football!: the restoration of founders’ graves, the inducting of Christian founders into Halls of Fame, and features in match programmes and club magazines.
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Role Of A Lifetime
$19.99Add to cartWe live in a world that all too often operates under the overriding template of self-promotion, embracing a “hooray for me” attitude, and which measures success in increasingly small timeframes dotted with markers of temporal value.
Millions of viewers know James Brown as a sports commentator and former athlete. With ROLE OF A LIFETIME, James reveals a different side of his character. Part memoir and part self-help, this book draws on James’ lessons from his life experiences to guide readers to find fulfillment and significance. He offers values and encouragment to others of all generations, assisting them in their search for meaning in navigating a world that increasingly promotes transient values, if any at all. His message that shortcuts and gimmicks are counterproductive to a person’s success provides hope that there is a God who cares about them and their futures.
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How To Handle The PALIN Factor
$15.49Add to cartFIGHT P.A.L.I.N. FACTOR and WIN
Whoever has said that P.A.L.I.N Factor is unstoppable is yet to see the strategies outlined in this book. This writing outlines 32 rounds of intellectual battles that are needed in order to handle the P.A.L.I.N. Factor.
“The last title fight scheduled for more than 15 rounds was: Joe Louis vs. Bob Pastor (scheduled for 20 rounds).”
No man is ever whipped until he quits-in his own mind.
Napoleon Hill
Buy this book and limit the influence of P.A.L.I.N. Factor.
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And Thereby Hangs A Tale
$14.99Add to cartReaching out to the millions of dog and animal lovers, David Teems offers delightful stories that highlight spiritual principles through the antics and love of his canine companions. Through energetic and endearing stories, readers will see how their canine friends…
offer unconditional love
are eager to please
relish being with them
exhibit vibrant energy
are totally committed to “the now”And what Christian doesn’t want these qualities in their relationship with God? David draws on a dog’s positive attributes to call readers to lives filled with abundant love, unabashed enthusiasm, and a wholehearted desire to be with Jesus.
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Christian Athlete Playbook 1
$15.99Add to cartThe Christian Athlete Playbook equips the athlete for success in position and kingdom purpose by:
* Providing 20 Proven Life Lessons, meditation scriptures, “transparent” personal testimony and prayer confessions that will result in spiritual transformation and maturity.
* Utilizing Application Drills to assist the athlete with becoming a “doer” and not just a hearer of the Word of God.
* Equipping the athlete with Scouting Reports, Offensive and Defensive Strategies on how to defeat the opponent. “Whether you are a Christian athlete or an athlete in general, time is a valuable commodity. As athletes, we often find time for everything and everyone, but little time for God.
This Playbook is not a substitute for the Word of God or Book of Life (Bible), but it is a valuable tool to help you stay close to the Word and assist in your study of the Word. It covers all the strategic blows the enemy uses against us as Christians, young and old.” Taj McWilliams-Franklin Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player “A must read for all, but especially the Christian athlete. Norma’s testimonies and experiences as a professional athlete were God given to produce this work and bless the body of Christ. It is a Playbook designed to help you win at the most important game – life.” Elder Gerald Johnson Detroit World Outreach Redford, Michigan Norma Jeans Evans, aka Norma “Mean Jean” Knight on the basketball court, is a three-time Hall of Famer, NCAA (National Collegiate Athlete Association) Women’s Basketball’s Finest, former Coach and WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) Detroit Shock Chaplain to name a few. Norma is most proud that she is an Ambassador, chosen by God to coach and equip the body of Jesus Christ. -
Good Mews : Inspirational Stories For Cat Lovers
$14.99Add to cartMove over dog lovers, “man” is getting inspurrrration from a new best friend-cats! God placed cats on earth with a special mission-to provide unconditional God-like love and support to their owners. In Good Mews, Kitty Chappell captures the playful and inquisitive characteristics we all love about the feline species, and she turns everyday occurrences into a practical life application. Her uplifting stories parallel real life circumstances in the overall scheme of God’s view, ending with a scripture tie-in. It’s a simple and fun approach to understanding ourselves and God a little better, and maybe even our cats, too! Foreword by Martha Bolton, who’s written comedy for performers such as Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, and Mark Lowry. A great book for devotions!
There are 35 million cat owners in the United States. Millions of these cat owners love their special pets enough to celebrate special days with them. More than 13 million cats receive birthday celebrations, and more than 37 million cats get Christmas gifts!
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Heading Toward The Final Finish Line
$15.99Add to cartRrrick’s story tells how faith helps us approach many finish lines in life. He speaks of the effort, expense, and pain expended for marathons and goes the extra mile to compare that to preparing for the ‘final finish line.’ Chris Gillespie, Founder & Executive Director of TEAM 413 – GRACERUNNER Ministries: “Rick Karampatsos loves to run. He loves to train for races. He loves the start of a race. He loves putting one foot in front of the other as he moves through each trial. He loves the exhilaration of finishing a race. However, Rick loves our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, above all else. His story is one that exemplifies the mercy, grace, love, and care of Christ in ALL things. As you read, listen to Rick’s heart! You will be blessed by this hero of the faith.”
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1 Yard Short
$18.99Add to cartCoach Les Steckel understands that life is difficult. It’s marked by disappointments and defeats. But what’s important is what you do with those defeats. One Yard Short is the amazing story of Les Steckel. A coach for 32 years, with 23 of those seasons coaching in the NFL, Steckel has been through his shares of ups and downs, having experienced the pain and disappointment of job loss time and time again in a way that only professional sports coaches know.
A lesser man would have given up and become bitter, but in the midst of each disappointment, each “failure,” God was there, picking him up, dusting him off, telling Coach Steckel that He believed in him and that there was a special plan for his life. In One Yard Short, Coach Steckel teaches readers through his own life lessons and football experiences how to hear God’s voice in the midst of disappointments and failures.
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Hockey Tonk : The Amazing Story Of The Nashville Predators
$19.99Add to cartSince becoming an official franchise of the National Hockey League in May 1998, The Nashville Predators have gained an incredible amount of regional and national attention. In Hockey Tonk, owner Craig Leipold and Richard Oliver take readers on a fascinating journey from the birth of the Nashville Predators to the planning and execution of the team’s inaugural season. From their first game in October 1998 before a sell out crowd of more than 17,000 to games being played today, the Nashville Predators have drawn a total of more than a million fans to their games. This book goes behind the scenes to describe not only how the Predators got and kept so many fans so fast, but also how they became one of the NHL’s most successful expansion teams in just one season. Fans and business people alike will be interested in this amazing story.
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Designing Your Dream Home
$26.99Add to cartDesigning Your Dream Home gives you every question to ask, every detail to consider, and everything to check out before you design and build your dream home. Designing and building a home can be stressful and expensive, but knowing what to consider ahead of time will save you stress, time, and money. Beginning with the questions to ask before you purchase land all the way through your final punch list, this guide addresses the entire process. With this step-by-step and room-by-room guide, the design process will come together in the most efficient way possible. Features include detailed checklists for every room, common mistakes to avoid, design details that pay big dividends, and unique “lifestyle questions” that reveal what you really need and want from your new home. Remodelers and renovators will also find value in these tips and suggestions. Also provided is such vital information as terms, symbols, abbreviations, measures, and dimensions that are often unfamiliar to the layperson.
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Simplify Your Space
$18.99Add to cartPractical tips for organizing the spaces in your home help meet the needs for order in life. Would you like to clear out some of the clutter in your home? Do you ever wonder where all this stuff has come from feeling like things have maybe gotten a bit out of control? Join Marcia Ramsland, the organizing pro, as she leads you in a room-by-room approach to simplifying your home and office. Simplifying your space is the process of organizing your belongings and letting go of the excess until your surroundings are peaceful and in order. Using the CALM approach; C=Create a Plan, A=Approach it by Sections, L=Lighten up and Let Go, and M=Manage it Simply; Marcia guides readers in creating a more stress-free life. Includes 52 space saving tips, checklists, helpful diagrams, and even decorating ideas!
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Wild Men Wild Alaska
$19.99Add to cartIn Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes readers directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits.
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God Bless The Vols
$14.99Add to cartUnique in its focus, God Bless the Vols lets Tennessee sports fans indulge i their two great loves: “Vols” sports and God
The stories in God Bless the Vols are about famous coaches, All-American athletes, and more. Poised to become a collector’s item in the new Devotionals for the Die Hard Fan series, this book draws spiritual insight from football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, and more.
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God Bless The Crimson Tide
$15.99Add to cartCombining the passion for both Alabama sports and God, this inspiring devotional is the ideal gift for sports-lovers who are caught in the rush of bettering both body and soul.
God Bless the Crimson Tide provides ninety inspirational and compelling sports series. Whether on the field, between the players, from the coach’s perspective, or in the stands, each piece involves a meaningful spiritual lesson that will make a difference in your life long after the game is over.
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Tour De Faith
$14.95Add to cartTour de Faith shares powerful lessons about community, discipline, challenges, mortality, and more as pastor Robert Molsberry reflects on his experiences in the annual Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Each year, the race attracts tens of thousands of riders, including Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond.
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Warm Wonderful World Of Hospitality
$16.49Add to cartBe part of the hospitality revival that God is starting in America. Author Robin Mercer shares twenty-five years of experience, showing you how to host dinners and parties with confidence and how to accommodate guests and visitors with grace and ease. She also helps you discover how you can house boarders with preparedness and joy. Whether you are just starting in the ministry of hospitality or are an “old pro,” The Warm Wonderful World of Hospitality will inspire you to fill your house with friends, food, and fun. Time flies fast enough as it is. Don’t let another week go by without expressing Christ’s love through hospitality to someone!
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Pen And A Path
$19.95Add to cartA Pen and a Path is a hands-on, practical resource for people who want to explore their relationship with God through writing. Unlike other books that focus on writing itself, Sarah Stockton focuses on the discoveries made–about one’s self and about God–through meditation and creative journaling. A Pen and a Path is a book for anyone who wants to explore where God has been present in the various experiences of their life, past and present. Stockton, a spiritual director and writing teacher, walks readers through thirty-five separate topics, which can be read and worked on in order or in any sequence of interest to the reader. Topics explored include religious understandings such as how God is envisioned, how religious training formed (or didn’t form) the reader, and how we envision ourselves as spiritual beings. Other chapters explore life stages: childhood, teenage years, elder years, as well as marriage, parenting, and sexuality. Focusing on emotions such as grief, shame, anger, and loneliness, as well as feelings about work provide readers with the opportunity to explore nearly any aspect of their life of faith.
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View From The Cockpit
$17.49Add to cartWritten for those who have an interest in flying, those who enjoy attention-grabbing stories, and those who have an interest in seeing how God works His wonders in mighty ways. The stories are intended for all walks of life, Christian and non-Christian, but my prayer is that lives will be changed as they see how God can take someone like me and allow me to be used for His glory.
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Miracle Man Nolan Ryan
$19.99Add to cartMeet the man behind that 100-mile-per-hour fastball as Nolan Ryan, affectionately known as “The Ryan Express,” shares about his life and career with the autobiography Miracle Man .
Co-authored by Jerry Jenkins, renowned for his compelling Left Behind series, this book unveils the untold stories of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers. Experience the thrill of Ryan’s Hall of Fame baseball career but also discover the personal sacrifice, faith, and family that define his miraculous career. From small-town Texas beginnings to Major League Baseball stardom, Ryan shares a captivating narrative that goes beyond the baseball diamond.
For the first time, the normally reserved Hall of Famer speaks candidly, providing an intimate glimpse into his storied life and career. The book provides an inside look at the evolution of his pitching style and the strategic mastery that made him one of the most feared pitchers in the league. Ryan even shares his thoughts into difficult moments and decisions into his career, including his decision to leave the Houston Astros for rival in-state team, the Texas Rangers.
With Ryan’s exceptional career highlights, including being one of the few players to have his number retired by three teams, Miracle Man is as much a historical account as it is a personal reflection. Ryan’s narrative is more than just a recounting of games won and records shattered; it’s an inspiring testament to perseverance, faith, and the importance of family–making it a must-read for baseball fans and autobiography enthusiasts alike.
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Simple Secrets To A Beautiful Home
$13.99Add to cartHarvest House Print on Demand Title
The good news is that a beautiful home doesnt require too much money, too much energy, or too much time. Bestselling author and home-management expert Emilie Barnes shows readers how they can easily weave beauty and happiness into the fabric of their dailly lives. With just a touch of inspiration, readers can
turn their homes into havens of welcome and blessing
build a lifestyle that beautifully reflects their unique personalities
enrich their spirits with growing things (even if their thumbs are several shades shy of green)
make mealtimes feasts of thanksgiving and kitchen duty fun
establish traditions of celebration that allow joy to filter through to everyday lifeFormerly titled The Spirit of Loveliness.
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Conservative Christian Reviews The Greatest Movies Ever Made
$19.49Add to cartA Conservative Christian Reviews the Greatest Movies Ever Made was written to give Christians some guidance and perspective on the best films worth viewing that were produced during the first century of filmmaking. In the introduction, the author shows how the radical Left, in one generation, has transformed moviemaking away from the moral standards and family values of “The Golden Age of Hollywood.” The 440 motion pictures chosen for the book were picked by the author and a committee of twenty-two others connected with the film industry, including director Robert Wise (The Sound of Music) and cinematographer Fred Koenekamp (Patton). The survey includes what the panel concluded to be the top one hundred films of all-time. Along with the “cream of the crop” are fifty landmark films, fifty of the most underrated movies of all time, and forty family classics. The book covers both domestic and foreign films representing England, Italy, France, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Australia, Canada, China/Hong Kong, and Russia. Each essay also includes trivia, data, critical comments, and where deemed necessary, warnings for those films with sex scenes, violence, or foul language. Additionally, there are fifty photographs- candids, stills, posters, and portraits-plus a trivia quiz.
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Build A Better Mousetrap
$19.00Add to cartDiscover the secrets behind some amazing inventions!
Through observation, experimentation, and perseverance, humans through the ages have managed to solve a whole array of perplexing problems. These solutions have included such incredible inventions as the parachute, the periscope, the solar water heater, the suspension bridge, the stethoscope, and many more. Now, with Build a Better Mousetrap in hand, you too can experience your own Eureka! moments of inspiration and sharpen your problem-solving skills as well, while you explore the history and science behind some of the world’s most exciting inventions.
With this collection of fascinating, hands-on projects you’ll discover the answers to such intriguing questions as: Who invented the hovercraft? Why is there a hole in the top of a parachute? What is an Aerobie and why does it fly so well? And you’ll be encouraged to come up with your own awesome inventions. With easy-to-follow instructions on how to make everything from a rocket, to a kaleidoscope, to a bottle organ, Build a Better Mousetrap is filled with enough exciting projects and challenges to get you started on a lifetime of invention.
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Faith Of 50 Million
$50.00Add to cartBaseball and religion. Though many might say there is no connection, or at the very least wonder what kind of connection there might be, The Faith of Fifty Million will convince you that there is, indeed, a connection, and will help you to understand it better. A collection of essays by religion scholars who are baseball enthusiasts, and longtime fans of our national pastime, The Faith of Fifty Million looks at the cultural, social, and religious aspects of one of the most popular sports of all time.
In nine chapters, or innings as one reviewer called them, The Faith of Fifty Million offers insightful essays probing the good, the bad and the ugly about our national pastime. Topics for the essays include: baseball as civil religion, Shoeless Joe Jackson as baseball’s scapegoat, baseball as a model of racial integration, the kingdom of baseball in America, a spiritual reminiscence of baseball, a comparison of the characters of Christy Mathewson (Matty) and Grover Cleveland Alexander (Ol’ Pete), connections between Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea and baseball, women and baseball, baseball as metaphor, and comparisons between the history of baseball and Christian theology.
Baseball and American culture are intertwined and have been since baseball’s inception. This book argues that the same is true of baseball and religion in America. Stanley Hauerwas, in the foreword notes that as a critic of civil religion in America he must “recognize that baseball, for better or worse, is the great exemplification of that [civil] religion.” And one of the essayists argues that baseball is the outworking of the liberal Protestant hope for the Kingdom of God to be realized in America. In the end, however, this book affirms that whatever the religious and social implications of baseball are, baseball is, ultimately, just a game. A game which reflects and impacts the values of both America and Christianity, but still a game. So step up to the plate and take a swing at The Faith of Fifty Million. You won’t be disappointed, and you certainly won’t strike out.
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Parables Of Peanuts
$18.99Add to cartFirst published in 1968, this contemporary case for vigorous Christian faith — profusely illustrated by Charles Schulz’s delightful peanuts cartoon strips — sheds more light on the Christian faith and how it is to be lived than many more “serious” theological works, with hundreds of cartoons featuring your favorite peanuts characters Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, And of course, Snoopy (including the earliest red baron strips). This book’s wise observations are as timeless as they are timely. “Short . . .succeeds in making theology enjoyable.” –Christian Century “. . . a real delight from beginning to end. I could not possibly be more pleased.” –Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts
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Christian Travelers Guide To Italy
$19.99Add to cartThe Christian Travelers Guide series describes and interprets the religious significance of places, people, and events in various countries of the world from a Christian perspective. While secular travel guides tend to neglect or play down the importance of our Christian heritage, this new series brings history alive by concentrating on spiritual and theological issues that have shaped our world. Designed to be used alone or in conjunction with secular guides, they are an invaluable resource for the Christian traveler and anyone interested in the deeper meaning of religion and culture in society. Each guide is organized alphabetically according to the names of cities and sites and is written to help you deepen your faith by bringing the struggles and triumphs of great Christian leaders and common believers alive through the living witness of places where saints once walked.
The Christian Travelers Guide to Italy reveals a wealth of art and architecture stretching back to the early church and the age of the martyrs. See where Christians died in the arena and where great artists like Michelangelo depicted unforgettable scenes of Biblical truth.
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Hospitality The Sacred Art
$16.99Add to cartWe may think of hospitality as merely being polite to guests, but the ancients understood the profound potential hospitality holds for building and transforming lasting relationships-for binding families together, making strangers into friends, even turning enemies into neighbors.
This practical book provides you with the tools you need to cultivate the spiritual power of invitation and welcome in your life. Guided by Rev. Nanette Sawyer, you will discover the qualities of hospitality-receptivity, reverence, and generosity-and how these qualities can significantly deepen your self-understanding as well as your relationships with others and with God. Drawing from sacred texts and spiritual practitioners from all faiths, this book also addresses the major stumbling blocks that prevent you from becoming truly hospitable. -
More Christmas On Stage
$28.95Add to cartSample Titles Include: Heavenly Committee Plans Christmas, The Nutcracker Story, Merry Christmas Plus Peace On Earth, The Story Of “Silent Night,” O Little Town Of Bennington, And The Child Was Born And More.
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You’ll be amazed at the creative and varied ways our playwrights have dramatized the Christmas story. We’ve selected many of our best-selling plays for this book, from a traditional pageant for children to multicultural selections to laugh-out-loud comedies. There are dramas for many ages and situations, and they have all been audience-tested with resounding success. We’ve only included scripts that are user-friendly, with production suggestions describing how to stage the performances easily. Scripts feature a variety of cast sizes. The selections will carry you through from Advent through Epiphany. Best of all – the scripts are royalty-free! Anyone responsible for planning Christmas programs will appreciate this cost-effective and helpful resource. -
No Ordinary Joe
$19.99Add to cartCertainly one of the best-known coaches in college football, Paterno became an assistant at Penn State in 1950 and head coach in 1966. And he has stayed there ever since, despite offers from both colleges and professional teams. Through the years he has compiled a record of 298-77-3, but is probably more respected because of his insistence that the aim of college is primarily a college education and only secondarily a headline on the sports page, so he and his staff drive their players as hard for academic excellence as for gridiron success.
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Inheriting Paradise : Meditations On Gardening
$15.50Add to cartThe garden is a personal place of retreat and delight and labor for many people. Gardening helps us collect ourselves, much as praying does. For rich and poor – it makes no difference – a garden is a place where body and soul are in harmony.
In Inheriting Paradise Vigen Guroian offers an abundant vision of the spiritual life found in the cultivation of God’s good creation. Capturing the earthiness and sacramental character of the Christian faith, these uplifting meditations bring together the experience of space and time through the cycle of the seasons in the garden and relate this fundamental human experience to the cycle of the church year and the Christian seasons of grace.The tilling of fresh earth; the sowing of seeds; the harvesting of rhubarb and roses, dillweed and daffodils – Guroian finds in the garden our most concrete connection with life and God’s gracious giving. His personal reflections on this connection, complemented here by delicate woodcut illustrations, offer a compelling entry into Christian spirituality.
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Ultimate Golf Trivia Book
$14.99Add to cartThe Ultimate Golf Trivia Book is interactive in that each of the eighteen chapters is assigned a par of three, four, or five. Readers can keep score and earn eagles, birdies, pars, bogeys, and double bogeys dependent on the number of correct answers he or she provides for that chapter. Par’s for this book’s course is 72. Golf-savvy readers will love trying to break 80.
Scattered throughout the book are interesting sidebars such as top-ten lists, strange-but-true stories, and more than thirty photographs. -
Play It As It Lies
$23.00Add to cartMike Linder believes that golf is the most spiritual of all sports. Whether it is a perfect drive by a novice, a duffer sinking an impossible putt, or a miraculous chip shot, these totally unpredictable occurrences reveal a mystery that, if explored with patience and alertness, can, like religion, lead a person to deeper, ineffable truths.
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It Takes Respect
$12.99Add to cartSubmission and humility—not popular concepts in today’s life and times. But, says football star Aeneas Williams, respect for godly authority would help cure many problems plaguing today’s youth: crime, drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies. Williams candidly shares his personal testimony and includes questions for reflection and discussion.
