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100 Poems For Jesus
$14.99Add to cartHave you ever wondered where God was when you needed Him or if He even cares? Are you struggling, or know someone who is, with understanding why God would allow His children to experience suffering and despair in their lives? Join the author on a magnificent journey of spiritual healing and discovery. Take a walk with God through this book and discover God’s ultimate design for your life. You will find, through these inspired poems, how the author was taken from a state of despair to a new understanding of God’s qualities, and to a renewed faith in His purposes and His ways.
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Tiny Step Away From Deepest Faith
$15.99Add to cart“We are very close to accepting God as the only source of meaning.” So says seventeen-year-old Marjorie Corbman in this passionate search for God, love, and identity. Sharing her own experiences as well as those of many of her friends, Marjorie dismantles with transparency and grace the misconceptions surrounding today’s teenagers. Along the way, she discusses intimacy, tradition, eternity, community, justice, and escape-and how each relates to what Marjorie calls the only thing necessary-faith.
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Bryson City Seasons
$19.99Add to cartDr. Larimore and his family are back in this hilarious, dramatic, and poignant sequel that follows a doctor’s second year of practice in a rural mountain town.
From the Back Cover
The hilarious and poignant sequel of a doctor’s early years in practice in a rural mountain town Drawing from real-life experiences, this book continues the up-close-and-personal look at one man’s transformation into a compassionate family doctor. Favorite characters return, along with new and colorful ones, as Dr. Larimore learns that sometimes patients are the best teachers. The classroom ranges from hospital corridors to smelly barns, to homely kitchens and mountain streams. Dr. Larimore’s growing expertise as a wilderness physician-and his work with the Swain County Rescue Squad and the Maroon Devils football team-are put to the test as he strives to incorporate his faith into both his practice and his family life. Hilarious and poignant events-a suspicious and shady new doctor, moonshine and bartering, and the desperate search for the Larimores’ lost son-enchant readers and instill images of grace and joy, perseverance and humility, and the enduring power of faith -
7 Spiritual Gifts Of Waiting
$12.99Add to cartIn America, waiting presents an enormous challenge. We are impatient, “fix-it” kinds of people-and not all situations can be fixed. This book presents seven spiritual gifts that waiting can teach us: Patience, Loss of Control, The Ability to Live in the Present Moment, Compassion, Gratitude, Humility, and Trust in God. Spiritual exercises and reflection questions for personal or group use are included, as well as a retreat design for use in church groups.
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Jesus Is Enough
$18.00Add to cartAcknowledgments
Hope In The Storm
Chapter 1: Stress
Seeking Solitude (Mark 6:30)
The Value Of Rest (Mark 6:31b-32)
A Balancing Act (Mark 6:32-34)
A Parenting Lesson (Mark 1:35)
Setting Priorities (Mark 1:36-37)
Staying Focused (Mark 1:38-39)
Sitting With Jesus (John 6:2-3)
Who Are You? (John 6:15a)
Building A Relationship (John 6:15b)
There Is Hope (Luke 3:21)
Experiencing Acceptance (Luke 3:22)
Managing StressChapter 2: Illness
Choose Hope (Mark 5:24b-26)
“If…” (Mark 5:27-28)
An Intimate Connection (Mark 5:29)
“Here I Am” (Mark 5:30-31)
The Whole Truth (Mark 5:32-33)
Child Of God (Mark 5:34)
Your Point Of Need (Mark 5:21-24)
“Only Believe” (Mark 5:35-36)
The Power Of Hope (Mark 5:37-40a)
The Miracle Of Love (Mark 5:41-43)
Comforting Words (Luke 5:17)
Prayer In Motion (Luke 5:18)
On The Receiving End (Luke 5:19)
Take Heart (Matthew 9:1b-2)
Dealing With IllnessChapter 3: Worry
What Will They Think? (Matthew 1:19)
“Do Not Be Afraid” (Matthew 1:20b)
One Thing Will Not Change (Matthew 2:13)
Come Home (Matthew 2:23)
Why Worry? (Matthew 6:27)
True Freedom (Matthew 6:28-33)
Just As I Am (Luke 10:38-40a)
Choose What Is Better (Luke 10:40b-42)
Another Alternative (Mark 6:35-37)
The Great Provider (Mark 6:38-42)
The Cushion (Mark 4:37-38)
Managing WorryChapter 4: Jealousy
Embarrassed To Silence (Mark 9:33-34)
A Different Standard (Mark 9:35)
The Arms Of Love (Mark 9:36-37)
Love Conquers Jealousy (Mark 2:15-16)
Through The Eyes Of Love (Mark 2:16b)
Number One Priority (Matthew 11:2-3)
Created For Partnership (Matthew 11:7-9)
God’s Value System (Matthew 11:11a)
Putting Jealousy Into Perspective (Matthew 11:11b)
Glorify God (John 8:54)
Managing JealousyChapter 5: Fear
The Lord Is With You (Luke 1:26-30)
Nothing Will Be Impossible With God (Luke 1:31-35a, 37)
The Power Of Praise (Luke 1:46-47)
Do Not Be Discouraged (Matthew 14:22-24)
The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever (Matthew 14:25)
“Do Not Be Afraid” (Matthew 14:26-27)
A Step Of Faith (Matthew 14:28-29a)
Hear My Cry (Matthew 14:29b-30)
Refocus (Matthew 14:31-33)
Never Alone (Matthew 26:36-39)
The Friend Who Won’t Fail (Matthew 26:40-41)
Learning To Overcome FearChapter 6: Anger
Take Control (Matthew 21:12)
Righteous Anger (Matthew 21:13)
Love Always Triumphs Over Anger (Matthew 21:14)
Pray For Wisdom (Luke 22:49-50)
“No More Of This!” (Luke 22:51)
Respond Rather Than React (John 8:3-6)
The Power Of Refl Ection (JohnAdditional Info
When stormy trials hit us, our recollection of Jesus’ faithfulness can fade as worry, anger, jealousy, fear, sickness, stress, and unforgiveness threaten to rob us of the love and hope that can be found in Jesus. And yet we can experience comfort in the womb of these stormy seasons. Pondering on the stories surrounding Jesus’ life presents us with practical wisdom on how to respond to the turbulent episodes we encounter. Jesus’ teachings can rejuvenate and instill within us a sense of hope in his love. If we allow him, Jesus can be enough for us, in and out of the storms of life. -
Man Of Faith
$19.99Add to cartMore than any other contemporary world leader, George W. Bush is A Man of Faith! Former Time magazine correspondent David Aikman closely examines Bush’s spiritual journey—a life-changing conversation with Billy Graham at Kennebunkport, his triumph over alcoholism to forge a new destiny, how events following 9/11 cast him as “God’s chosen man” for these critical days, the war in Iraq, and more. Features a new post-election conclusion.
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Combat Survival : Life Stories Of A Purple Heart
$19.99Add to cartMarine Sergeant George P. Hutchings landed in Vietnam in 1967, fighting near the northern Province of Quan Tri. Deployed on hundreds of combat missions, even the dreaded nighttime “Scorpion” maneuvers. A riveting survival story, wirtten in his “in your face” style-from his battalion being ambushed and nearly all killed in the jungles of Medina, October 12, 1967, to his “mooning” the North Vietnamese as they shelled him on his way to the outhouse, you will not put this book down. On March 18, 1968; George was caught in crossfire in Operation Ford, North of Phue Pi, and shot 3 times in the hip with an AK-47. Acting dead as a Vietcong bayoneted him, George then shot him in the head. George was awarded the Purple Heart. Follow George’s journey from a dysfunctional youth, to his friends blown to pieces in Southeast Asia, to his readjustment to civilian life. His heart bare, George shares how he fell in love and after years of searching, came to faith and found his purpose in life. He now delivers medical supplies to Africa and works with inner-city youth.
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Real Me : Being The Girl God Sees
$16.99Add to cartYou’re too fat. You’re too skinny. Your hair isn’t curly enough. Your nose is too big. If only your face looked like hers.
There are many voices in this world telling us how we should think of ourselves. Television and the media pat pictures of perfection that are a far cry form God’s perspective on who we really are. It is amazing how often we believe these lies and live as though the were true. But they’re not true. Not God’s truth.
In The Real Me, contemporary singer/songwriter Natalie Grant shares how a distorted self-image pushed her to a destructive eating disorder. Whether the story involves an eating disorder, drug addition, sexual promiscuity, or simply “acting out,” Natalie reminds us that we are not alone in the journey of life. No matter what happens or what we look like, God loves us just as we are. -
Images Of Pastoral Care
$34.99Add to cart“Robert Dykstra’s reading of the pastoral theological tradition is masterful. This book is at once a history of the field, woven together around living illustrations of key moments and metaphors, and a fresh conceptualization. Its three-part grouping of classical, paradoxical, and contemporary/contextual ‘images of care,’ its well-chosen and carefully edited excerpts of each image, and its wisely crafted introductory remarks make this a real gold mine. Seldom does one find a book that is so useful both for ministers desiring a basic introduction to pastoral care and doctoral students seeking a sophisticated understanding of the field. We are indebted to Dykstra for this multifaceted contribution.”
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Sanctuary : Unexpected Places Where God Found Me
$14.99Add to cartBecca Stevens is an Episcopal Priest and founder of Magdalene and Thistle Farms. Sanctuary, is about some unexpected places where she has encountered God – a trail in the Andes, her son’s bathtub, a Kroger parking lot. There are 50 meditations, each firmly rooted in an apparently ordinary moment or place, which illuminate the ways God works, surprising us, shocking us, confronting us, comforting and challenging us.
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Kathyrn Kuhlman : A Spiritual Biography Of Gods Miracle Worker
$16.99Add to cart1. A Miracle Service
2. The Legend Begins
3. Defining Moments
4. The Call Of God
5. The Day Kathryn Kuhlman “Died”
6. The First Miracle
7. Her Best Friend
8. The Glory Belongs To GodAdditional Info
Join historian Roberts Liardon on a riveting journey through the life of Kathryn Kuhlman, one of the most fascinating women of the 20th century.
In this study of a miraculous healing ministry that spanned a half a century, you will:
*Read about the countless thousands who were healed in her presence-often without her ever laying a hand on them.
*Learn all about her vitality and victory, her tragedies and triumphs, and how she used them all to draw her ever closer to Jesus.
*Find out how she was able to allow the Holy Spirit to become her best Friend and greatest Teacher-and how you can, too. -
Into The Wardrobe
$19.95Add to cartPublished in the early 1950s, C. S. Lewis’s seven Chronicles of Narnia were proclaimed instant children’s classics and have been hailed in The Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature as “the most sustained achievement in fantasy for children by a 20th-century author.” But how could Lewis (a formidable critic, scholar, and Christian apologist)conjure up the kind of adventures in which generations of children (and adults) take such delight? In this engaging and insightful book, C. S. Lewis expert David C. Downing invites readers to join his vivid exploration of the Chronicles of Narnia, offering a detailed look at the enchanting stories themselves and also focusing on the extraordinary intellect and imagination of the man behind the Wardrobe.
Downing presents each Narnia book as its own little wardrobe – each tale an opportunity to discover a visionary world of bustling vitality, sparkling beauty, and spiritual clarity. And Downing’s examination of C. S. Lewis’s personal life shows how the content of these classic children’s books reflects Lewis’s love of wonder and story, his affection for animals and homespun things, his shrewd observations about human nature, along with his vast reading, robust humor, theological speculations, medieval scholarship, and arcane linguistic jokes. A fun glossary of odd and invented words will allow readers to speak with Narnian flair, regaling friends and family with unusual words like cantrips, poltoonery, hastilude, and skirling. A masterful work that will appeal to both new and seasoned fans of Narnia, Into the Wardrobe offers a journey beyond Narnia’s deceptively simple surface and into its richly textured and unexpected depths. -
Dietrich Bonhoeffers Meditation On Psalms
$14.99Add to cartAt the time of his execution by the Nazis in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was not quite forty years old. Yet already his influence as a theologian was felt not only in Germany, but throughout the world. His interactions with the Psalms reveal a passionate heart and brilliant mind grappling with the Bible’s eternal truths and their application to human nature and temporal realities.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Meditations on Psalms is vintage Bonhoeffer: eloquent, incisive, encouraging, challenging. Bonhoeffer invites us to find in the Psalms both a path toward rest in God and a call to Christ-like living and practical action as followers of the Lord Jesus. -
Girls Of Grace Make It Real (Workbook)
$17.00Add to cartThe Girls of Grace conferences have inspired thousands of young women across the globe. Now, Make It Real, based on the 2005-2006 Girls of Grace conference theme, inspires each and every girl to see herself through God’s eyes and be the person He wants her to be. Point of Grace is: Shelley, Denise, Leigh, and Heather. Together in this fun, biblically-based book, the girls discuss and apply the issues facing young women today: Words, Worth, Relationships, and Me. If you enjoy their conferences or their music, you’re sure to love this book as they encourage all young girls to Make It Real!
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Peace Child : An Unforgettable Story Of Primitive Jungle Treachery In The 2 (Rep
$18.99Add to cartFrom Cannibals to Christ-Followers–A True StoryIn 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Peace Child tells their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and cannibals, who valued treachery through fattening victims with friendship before the slaughter. God gave Don and Carol the key to the Sawi hearts via a redemptive analogy from their own mythology. The “peace child” became the secret to unlocking a value system that had existed through generations. This analogy became a stepping-stone by which the gospel came into the Sawi culture and started both a spiritual and a social revolution from within. With an epilogue updating how the gospel has impacted the Sawi people, this missionary classic will inspire a new generation of readers who need to hear this remarkable story and the lessons it teaches us about communicating Christ in a meaningful way to those around us.
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Dreamality : Heavens Dream Your Reality
$15.99Add to cartSomewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us let go of our dreams. We stop trusting that anything will be different. We stop hoping that anything could get better. We stop expecting life to be full of excitement, anticipation, joy, fun, and hope. Optimism is replaced by anger, frustration, and bitterness. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Bob Coy, senior pastor of the seventeen thousand member Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale, believes that hope can be revived and we can rekindle in our heart the expectation of something more. Using the biblical story of Joseph as a recurring analogy, Coy looks to God as our dream-deliver as well as the source of our dreams. He asserts that, as we come to understand God’s heart toward us and the bigger picture of our lives, we can reclaim and live out our dreams.
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Long Distance Grandma
$16.99Add to cartAccording to an AARP survey, 45 percent of grandparents report that the primary barrier to seeing their grandchildren is the physical distance that separates them. Yet, the desire to communicate is strong. Janet Teitsort, a long-distance grandma herself, comes to the rescue with a year’s worth of ideas to remain close even when the miles divide. Among her numerous ideas are art projects, recipes, and simple gifts that keep hearts knitted together. Whether children are toddlers or collegiates, Teitsort offers a cornucopia of connection possibilities including a strong recommendation for grandparents to embrace technology with ideas involving audiotape, videotape, email, and the internet. As the grandparent population swells with Baby Boomers, this book is truly timely.
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Lifes Too Short To Give Up Slumber Parties
$9.99Add to cartIn the busyness of our days, we sometimes forget to slow down and enjoy the big benefits that are wrapped in the little moments shared between friends. This charming book is a sweet reminder to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the journey. Life’s too short not to!
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Lifes Too Short To Look For Missing Socks
$10.95Add to cartA mom’s life can go from busy to frazzled in seconds flat. And sometimes she just has to choose to let certain things go and delight in the children who call her “Mom!” The perfect gift for any busy mom you know-and what mom isn’t busy, including you!
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Lifes Too Short To Yell At Your Computer
$9.99Add to cartThe frustrations of work can build until we’re ready to scream! But life’s too short to allow the aggravations of the workplace to spill over into our hearts. This charming book is a gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the journey. Life’s too short not to!
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Day By Day With Charles Swindoll
$19.99Add to cartWe all need to spend quiet time in communication with God… and guidance from a leader with Charles Swindoll’s wisdom and insight can make that time productive, rewarding, and inspiring.
Now available for the first time in paperback, Day by Day with Charles Swindoll is a collection of poignant stories, compelling truths, and heart-warming insights to help readers build a meaningful relationship with God. Based on Scripture and excerpts from his best-selling classic, The Finishing Touch , this collection of 365 daily devotionals provides an anchor to a time of prayer and worship… day by day.
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Gods Survival Guide For Women
$14.99Add to cartGod’s Survival Guide for Women touches on forty-five crisis times in a woman’s life and shares what the Bible says about each of them. Themes include Self Image, Relationships, Health, Parenting, and Dealing With Change, just to name a few. Each theme has encouraging commentary and selected verses that women will be able to relate to. Creatively packaged and competitively priced, this book is a must-have for all women.
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Showing Mary : How Women Can Share Prayers Wisdom And The Blessings Of God
$19.99Add to cartThe story of a young pregnant Virgin Mary visiting her older pregnant cousin Elizabeth, told in Luke 1:39-56, is one of the most profound examples in the Bible of an empowered mentoring relationship between women. Drawing upon the Hail Mary and The Magnificat prayers, SHOWING MARY retells this touching story, revealing how both mentor and protege use their respective gifts and energies to support each other. This relationship is then applied to modern life, emphasizing the importance of women mentoring women, nurturing each other’s dreams, sharing wisdom and experiences, and building networks of mutually rewarding friendships between older and younger women.
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Emmaus Road
$12.49Add to cartThe center and climax of the gospel story is Jesus Christ, crucified and raised again. The presence of Jesus in any setting brings judgment and blessing to others present whether Pilate, Roman soldiers,Mary or distraught disciples. In four episodes Val and Hollis Gause tell four essential stories of Christ’s presence. PILATE: Is he pawn or king? The one who is judging or the one who is being judged? It depends on whom you ask. THE ROMAN CENTURION: Is he executioner or believer? It depends on when you ask. MARY: Is she mother of the Messiah or mother of an insurgent Galilean preacher-zealot? It depends on Gabriel’s announcement. THE EMMAUS DISCIPLES: Are they disillusioned defectors or witnesses of the resurrection? It depends on the “breaking of bread.” In these four episodes the authors make us witnesses of the judgment and the blessing of Jesus, both then and now. THE CRUCIFIXION STORY HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD LIKE THIS!
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Promises Of God
$26.99Add to cartDavid told us in Psalm 145:13b, “The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.” This daily devotional contains a different promise of God for each day of the year, with a special promise for each holiday that is not date specific (373 daily readings). The promise is followed by an illustration (most from the life of the author) and an explanation/ discussion of the promise. Each day’s devotional reading closes with a verse of an old hymn. All Scripture is taken from the NIV translation, with both the biblical reference and the Scripture written out in full each time a reference is made to a biblical passage in the daily reading. This prevents the distraction of looking up Bible passages during the daily reading. The Promises of God will give you inspiration, pause for thought, peace, strength for the day, and a deeper relationship with God.
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Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
$15.99Add to cartThis book is not only about the brutal civil war in the West African Republic of Liberia, it is especially about how the Church in Liberia became involved in the peace process at a tremendous cost. This is a true story of what Christians can do in times of conflict, and of one minister whose faith and courage helped him survive as he made his way out of Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, and traveled through the “valley of the shadow of death.”
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31 Days Of Praise
$14.99Add to cartChristians who long to experience God in a fresh, way will treasure this powerful, personal praise guide, re-released with a new and updated cover. Ruth and Warren Myers offer this powerful devotional, which gives you one month of daily Scripture-based devotions with encouraging suggestions for experiencing God in a deeper way. Allow Ruth and Warren to teach you how to cultivate the “heart habit” of praise and worship, learn how to appreciate and adore the Lord in all things – even in the midst of pain, disappointment, and heartache. A deeper intimacy with God, and a greater love for Him, is the sure result.
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Some Things Are Too Good Not To Be True
$16.99Add to cartJames W. Moore says that God wants good things for his children, but that, tragically, our society has become strangely suspicious of the “good.” We are quick to say, “It’s too good to be true.”
In this uplifting book, the author reminds us that some things are too good not to be true! These things are the most authentic qualities of life; qualities exemplified in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Using Scripture and illustrations from life’s experiences, James W. Moore shows us how to follow Jesus’ example and make these qualities our own.
This is a re-issue of a Jim Moore general interest book. It includes twelve chapters, a chapter-length epilogue, and a study guide by John Schroeder.
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Walking Towards Hope
$19.00Add to cartHow do you “come to terms” with those thieving circumstances that rob you of your very reason for being? How do you make sense of the catastrophic changes that inundate the people of faith? We hold open the Scriptures with all of their love, life, promise and hope in one hand, while attempting, in the other hand, to reconcile our pain and deep despair.
This is a true story. Get ready to shed some tears along the way, but in the end it will leave you gently singing.
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Imitacion Es Limitacion – (Spanish)
$13.99Add to cartDescripcion (Description):
Con su peculiar estilo, John Mason le inspira a tener el valor para vivir de la manera en que Dios desea que usted viva. Los consejos vitales faciles de leer y de recordar, llenan las paginas de este libro. Con ellos usted encontrara animo, reto y motivacion para una vida de mayor realizacion. Algunos de los desafios son:
Atrevase a ser a quien usted es
Aprenda a disfrutar de soar en grande
El fracaso espera sobre la senda de la persistencia
El exito llega cuando uno se atreve a dar pasos pequeos
Encuentre un camino hacia la meta, no un camino que lo desvie de ellaIn his signature style, John Mason inspires you to have the courage to live as God created you to live. Easy-to-read-and-remember nuggets of truth fill every page, encouraging, challenging, and motivating you to a more fulfilling life. Some challenges include:
Dare to be who you are
Learn to be comfortable with bigh dreams
Failure is waiting on the path of persistence
Success come from daring to take small steps
Find a way to, not a way not to -
Morning B R E W
$12.99Add to cartUnlike other morning devotions, in which you digest the words of others, this book teaches you how to create your own devotional experiences through silence and prayerful visualization.
B.R.E.W. stands for:
Be still
Receive God’s Love
Embrace personhood
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I Grew Up Little
$16.99Add to cartPatsy became a high school dropout, a teenage runaway, a bride at 17, and a parent at 20. She soon began to suffer from agoraphobia and became a prisoner in her own home. But to look at her now, walking back and forth across a stage talking to thousands of women, it’s quite obvious that something has changed! I Grew Up Little is the story of how that transformation took place and how God can change each of us, as well.
I Grew Up Little is Patsy Clairmont’s amazing story-told here in its entirety for the very first time. Her journey from a life filled with dark despair and depression to one of hope and complete transformation delivers a powerful message of hope and possibility to women of all ages.
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Into The Region Of Awe
$35.99Add to cartIVP Print On Demand Title
C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis’s works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis’s writing, introducing us to the context of Christian mysticism in Lewis’s day and the writers who most influenced him.
Lewis’s critique of mysticism is instructive to us in this day of eclectic religious thought. Exploring Lewis’s sense of the mystical can help us safeguard ourselves from false mysticism, even as it opens the way to a full experience of God’s presence-the “region of awe.”
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lo imposible es posible – (Spanish)
$13.99Add to cartJohn Mason, autor de varios exitos de libreria, captura verdades que inspiran en declaraciones concisas en este libro escrito en un formato facil de recordar y aplicar a los asuntos grandes y pequenos que afectan su vida. Cada pagina esta llena de sabiduria practica y consejos sanos.
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Flying By The Seat Of My Pants
$14.99Add to cartTake a look at life from behind the beverage cart.
They asked me to be groomed, be kind, and show up on time; it was too much pressure.
It was like being a waitress, only I was hurtling through space and wound up in Paris.
I thought it would be funny to climb into the overhead bin. How did I know the President of the United States would be on the flight that day?Where flight attendant Marsha Marks goes, funny things happen, and she tells them all in this hilarious and insightful chronicle of her career as a naive flight attendant and a struggling author. From missed flights to missing uniforms, miracle babies to indecipherable southern accents, Flying by the Seat of My Pants is a laugh-out-loud reminder of what is important and what keeps us steady through the turbulence of life.
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You Dont Have To Die Not Now Not Ever
$10.99Add to cartMan’s years on earth have decreased over time. Mankind is dying sooner than we should as a result of sin. God’s plan was for man to live forever. YES! You can prolong your years. For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. EZEKIEL 18:32
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What If God Is Not Happy With Your Praise
$10.99Add to cartMany of our efforts in praising God are more self-centered than Godcentered- so much so that our praise is not being received by God. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer” PSALM 19:14
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They Call Me Dad
$14.99Add to cartDeveloped after years of research by the author of The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers, this powerful guide explores parental role-modeling from a biblical worldview. Encouraging dads to teach their children to “out-think, out-live, and out-love the world,” Dr. Canfield shares invaluable spiritual insight from his extensive ministry. Features interactive and profiling tools.
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Reformation In Foreign Missions
$17.49Add to cartAfter 57 years of service involving Asia, Africa and Latin America, a veteran missionary is calling for a reformation in the way foreign missionary work is done. Bob Finley advocates the withdrawal of all American missionaries from foreign countries, and recommends supporting indigenous missions instead.
He contends that there is no precedent for modern missions in the New Testament, no mention of apostles going to work in foreign countries, or anyone elso being sent to serve where he did not know the local language.
The author cites numerous examples of how the presence of foreigners hinders the cause of Christ, and then shows how church growth exploded in China and elsewhere after the foreigners were all gone.
This book is a must read for pastors, missions committee members, professors of missions, and all other Christians who are interested in foreign missionary activities of American evangelicals.
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Stories For A Womans Heart
$16.99Add to cartIn the same tender, uplifting, and heart-warming style of Stories For The Heart is this wonderful collection of stories selected for a woman’s heart. These inspirational stories by communicators like Ruth Graham, Gigi Tchividjian, Kay James, and Luci Swindoll instill Christian values and virtues. They motivate, encourage, and honor women. These are timeless treasures selected to inspire your thoughts and stir your soul. Revel in laughter and friendship. Cherish special moments that reach across generations. And be encouraged by tender stories of compassion that are sure to tug at your heart.
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God At Your Wits End Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn God at Your Wit’s End Study Guide, author and counselor Marilyn Meberg probes the corners of our minds to uncover the faulty thinking that leads to feelings of uncertainty about our faith. She then explains how God affirms and even welcomes our humanity in the midst of our brokenness as she guides us through question and answer sections specifically designed to assist us in our journey. As she continually points us to the awesome power of God’s majestic truth, she helps us reshape our thinking as we re-establish the foundations of our belief in a loving God.
Complete with thoughtful applications and probing study questions, each chapter of this study guide is designed for either group or personal study and in-depth reflection with extra space for journaling answers and thoughts
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My Walk With Jesus
$16.49Add to cartThis book documents my walk of faith, which began after giving my life to Jesus. In September 2001, I was led to record the poetic words I was given. This book incorporates three years of writing. It reveals a very intimate view of my personal relationship with the living God in journal form. I believe that it is my responsibility to share this poetry. My prayer is that this book glorifies the Lord. My hope is that it will strengthen the believer and encourage the non-believer to ask some soul-searching questions.
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Ministers Life Of Obedience
$16.49Add to cart“I am writing to give my recommendation of the book The Minister’s Life of Obedience by Rev. Phil Richards. I have been in the ministry for over 20 years and was blessed by the content of this book. Anyone who reads this book-from a novice to a seasoned minister-will find it beneficial. The book provides life lessons and principles for any stage of a minister’s calling.” -PASTOR JOHN NUZZO Victory Christian Fellowship Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania A call to the ministry is always a call to preparation first. In this book, Dr. Richards explores the side of the ministry that is seldom examined: total obedience to the call of God from the earth to the throne. Dr. Richards explains, “Obedience to the Lord must be a daily affair, beginning with obedience to the call and completed obedience to the will of the Lord on the earth.” To walk in the call of God as a minister is to walk in obedience to your destiny.Whether you are called to the full-time ministry or you are a layman, an understanding of obedience is essential if we are to please the Lord. The Minister’s Life of Obedience will both challenge and inspire you with a greater determination to prepare your heart to obey the Lord in every area of your life.
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United We Stand Divided With God
$14.99Add to cartAs you travel along the pages, join author Dr. John Olenik as he openly shares how God worked through his life to help him gain insight from his personal as well as spiritual struggles and triumphs. He leaves nothing hidden, while shedding light on subjects most of us can relate to, but few ever talk about. By the time you reach the destination, your heart and soul will be enriched beyond overflowing.
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Meditations From Iraq
$20.95Add to cartIn January 2003, Lance Kittleson’s army reserve unit was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. For the next 14 months, his ministry was transformed – instead of pastoring an Iowa congregation, he now served under harsh and sometimes dangerous conditions as a chaplain for a support unit on the edge of war. Yet even in this chaotic and challenging environment, his trained pastor’s eye finds the presence of God in moments both mundane and exhilarating.
In this collection of e-mails sent to family and friends during his time in the Middle East, Kittleson shares insightful, poignant, and humorous meditations on faith and life. You’ll get a firsthand glimpse of military life, as well as the remarkable ways of the spirit (both divine and human) at work. When the camp’s altar suddenly disappears, you’ll read about how Kittleson comes to understand that the crude replacement altar hastily assembled from discarded shipping crates is a better symbol of Jesus than any fancy altar in an ornate sanctuary. You’ll also see how the sight of a superior officer offering a cup of coffee draws quizzical responses from servicemen accustomed to a rank-conscious army.
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Sent To Forgive
$12.49Add to cartThis true story traces the personal journey of Helen Hansen as she learns of the murder of her son, meets face-to-face with his killer in prison, and takes on the impossible challenge of forgiveness. Her courage in meeting this challenge leads to the transformation of them both. It is a remarkable story because Helen is so seemingly unremarkable-an ordinary mother with no ambition to be in public life. But her story has so touched those who have heard it that they’ve urged her to put it in writing. It is an inspiring and unforgettable lesson in the healing power of forgiveness.
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Inlaid Pearl
$17.49Add to cartEscaping the killing fields of the war-torn Balkans and embarking on a journey to find religious freedom in America, Annastasia finds happiness in the arms of an amiable musician, Dimko, who plays a mandolin adorned with inlaid mother-of-pearl butterflies. From humorous dialogue mimicking Annastasia’s struggles with English syntax (“How did you came; did you drove?”) to poignant recollections of her triumphs and tragedies, including the drowning death of her son as he tries to save another man’s life, Inlaid Pearl, a non-fictional saga, chronicles the lives of three generations of women. The story characterizes a strong ethnic culture and family undergirded by a compelling faith in Christ.
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Why Do I Do This Every Day
$12.99Add to cartHow to find meaning and fulfilment in your working life
Based on the premise that our sense of meaning and fulfilment comes largely from the work we do, this book recognises the sense of disappointment many people experience in their careers and looks at what they can do to bring purpose and self-expression into their job, exploring the idea of ‘vocation’ and the attitudes with which we approach our work. Drawing heavily on stories of real people and offering practical exercises, the book covers topics such as self-expression through work, assessing all our skills, defining essential criteria for meaningful work, creating a work environment in which you can flourish, embracing change, and building a new relationship with money. This book will be welcomed by all those feeling frustrated in their work and wanting help in finding true meaning in what they do each day.
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In Search Of Calm
$16.49Add to cartIn Search of Calm: Renewal for a Mother’s Heart is the ultimate book for moms who are real-moms who don’t put up faades and pretend they have their act together … moms who are searching for some peace and hope … moms searching for rest and a reminder that they are fully loved. “Elisabeth has a knack for pointing frazzled mothers to the true Source of parenting peace. In Search of Calm continues Elisabeth’s tender ministry for moms and should be welcomed into every home.” Cheryl Gochnauer, Author, Stay-at-Home Handbook “Grab a few moments of calm in the midst of your own chaos to read this book! Elisabeth’s honesty makes readers feel as if she is a trusted friend on this motherhood journey, and her personal faith leaves them encouraged in their own walks with God.” Beth Jusino, former Managing Editor, MomSense Magazine, MOPS International
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Finding God : The Real Thing
$13.49Add to cartWhile hiking high in the mountains, trying to find the elusive and beautiful white mountain goat that I knew was there, low clouds appeared suddenly, totally obscuring my vision. Airplane pilots call it zero zero visibility. Not only is it impossible to find the quarry, but if you proceed in such conditions, you are also in danger of making a wrong choice of direction, leading to one of those precipitous drops so common in these mountains, jeopardizing all your future. The current hazy religious atmosphere is similar. A serious searcher for satisfaction, truth, and the right way is surrounded by false claims, foggy ideas, and contradictory instructions. He cannot see the right way because of the fog, and if he chooses wrong, it can lead in the end to disaster forever. But God has cleared away the clouds in His inspired Book. He is not the author of confusion. Come, look, and allow Him to direct your way. The reward is the abundant life that lasts for eternity. He is the One who loves you the most, knows you the best, and never makes a mistake. Other books by Paul Weimer include With You Always, which is a collection of short accounts of experiences through many years of church planting and flying in Alaska, and The Shepherd and His Sheep, a devotional on John 10.
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When Did Caesar Become A Salad And Jeremiah A Bullfrog
$17.95Add to cartHilarious refreshment for your soul. What do you get when you combine downright hilarity with outright wisdom? A delightful, uplifting read that will not only make you laugh out loud but will inspire your walk of faith.
Pastor and author Martin Babb shares a hilarious collection of brief writings about the funnier side of life with titles like:
“When did Caesar become a Salad and Jeremiah a Bullfrog?
“If the incredible edible road-kill bill passes, will there be a fork in the road?
“Life is an information superhighway, but I can’t seem to find the on-ramp”
“The rain may continue to fall, but God still builds boats”
“If an elephant bags a hunter, does he tie him to his trunk?”
“It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and cats are waiting tables”
Each humorous essay is just two or three pages long and concludes with an easy-to-swallow lesson on life topics, such as family living, loving others, servant-hood, and living through trials. But you’ll hardly feel the lessons for the laughter. Take a much-needed break, put your feet up, relax, and prepare to laugh. Your soul will be hilariously refreshed. -
Table In The Presence
$19.99Add to cartOn April 10th, 2003, the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, faced with the task of seizing the presidential palace in downtown Baghdad, ran headlong into what Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North called, “the worst day of fighting for U.S. Marines.” Hiding in buildings and mosques, wearing civilian clothes, and spread out for over a mile, Saddam Hussein’s militants rained down bullets and rocket propelled grenades on the 1st Battalion. But when the smoke of the eight-hour battle cleared, only one Marine had lost his life. Some said the 1st Battalion was incredibly lucky. But in the hearts and minds of the Marines who were there, there was no question. God had brought them miraculously through that battle.
As the 1st Battalion’s chaplain, Lieutenant Carey Cash had the unique privilege of seeing firsthand, from the beginning of the war to the end, how God miraculously delivered, and even transformed, the lives of the men of the 1st Battalion.
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Anxious Souls Will Ask
$17.99Add to cartThis brief yet brilliant book shows that the prison reflections of Dietrich Bonhoeffer contain profound inspiration for all who desire to walk more closely with Jesus in today’s troubled and often troubling world.
Illuminating the context and content of Bonhoeffer’s life and thought, Anxious Souls Will Ask… uses writings of the famous Christian martyr to critique the spirit of the age and to encourage in contemporary Christians the depth of commitment required to stand firm against the contemptuous winds of postmodern culture.
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Free
$15.00Add to cartPacked with great stories and life-changing ideas, Free challenges teens to connect with the radical love God has for them. This forty-day devotional helps young people understand the power of real-life Christianity and how Jesus gives them everything they need to overcome temptation and live for Him.
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Hand Of Providence
$19.99Add to cartIn public opinion polls, Ronald Reagan is the most popular of modern presidents, and yet to most biographers, the man is still an enigma. This is because, as Brown explains, few have ever focused on this great man’s faith. This book explores the life and personality of Ronald Reagan by focusing on his deeply-felt Christian beliefs and showing how faith guided him along his distinguished career and led him to his unprecedented success. With the support of Ronald Reagan’s own words and writings and first hand interviews with Ronald Reagan’s family, friends, and co-workers, Brown weaves a magnificant story of Reagan’s strong devotion to God that will not only inspire Christians to enter public service and allow their faith to motivate all their actions but also help point others to the Cross of Jesus Christ–a cause that was near and dear to President Reagan’s heart.
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Power Of A Positive Teen
$15.99Add to cartSeven powerful principles to help you be a positive teen. Staying positive during the teen years isn’t always easy. But this powerful book, written by the triple-strength, mother-daughter team of Karol, Grace, and Joy Ladd, proves that it can be done.
In this book, the Ladds share seven powerful principles:
*Confidence-Discovering your purpose
*Responsibility-Managing your time and money
*Integrity-Growing your character
*Relationships-Dating responsibility
*Attitude-Finding hope when things go wrong
*Faith-Developing a relationship with God
*Courage-Standing against peer pressure
Being positive is about making right choices, and this incredibly practical book gives you the right tools, the right information, and the right inspiration to make the right choices. Now is the time to make positive choices that will set the course of your life forever. -
Humor For A Friends Heart
$14.99Add to cart1. Friends Come In All Shapes And Sizes
2. The Best Kind Of Friend
3. Of Friends And Kids
4. Friends Through It All
5. Real Men Do Have Friends
6. Friends: Can’t Live Without “Em!Additional Info
Rejoice in the treasure of friendship. Take a deep breath…Inhale the joy…Soak up the merriment! If a cheerful heart is good medicine, then this humorous collection of stories is a heart-friendly dose of delight.Stories for friends about friends will have you and your friends giggling with glee. You’ll reminisce about joyous times you’ve shared and vow to make more hilarious memories together.
Authors and speakers, such as Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Brennan Manning, Luci Swindoll, Martha Bolton, and many more, bring you forty-plus joy-filled moments that will give your heart a healthy infusion of optimism and hope. As you read, laugh, and relax, this merry little book will make your heart lighter, your day brighter, and your soul hilariously refreshed.
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Beware Of The Peace Thief
$13.49Add to cart“Possibly the greatest need in the world today is real and lasting peace. Daily we are faced with things that come to steal our peace. Yet, our covenant with God promises peace that is beyond our mental grasp. It must be embraced in the heart.
“Wayne Hancock gives us a clear and practical guide to keeping our life in harmony with God. As you read through the pages of Beware of the Peace Thief, you will also discover insights that will help you recognize the strategies waged against you to steal your peace and keep you defeated in your Christian life.”
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God Who Changes Lives
$9.99Add to cartThe Addict:
“Our breakfast was what we called ‘bacon and eggs.’ Bacon was Budweiser and eggs was cocaine. That’s how we started at five o’clock each morning.”The Biker:
“A lot of friends lost legs, arms, eyes…One day I was lying on the bed watching TV and I said, ‘This ain’t right.'”The Mother:
“It was like living in a dark tunnel that had no light. I felt that God had let me down and betrayed me…”In their own compelling words, a wide variety of people tell the stories of their lives and how they have been transformed-often in dramatic circumstances-through an encounter with God. Some have been healed, some powerfully changed and others given the strength to face troubled times.
This is a book for anyone interested in what God can do to change people’s lives. The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life and is running in churches all over the world.
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365 Prophetic Promises And Blessings For Your Children
$22.99Add to cartDiscover the Power of Prophetic Promises and Blessings for Your Children 365 Prophetic Promises & Blessings for Your Children is a collection of prayer blessings, each based on a carefully selected Bible promise. It will give you encouragement in the days of disappointment, guidance in moments of need, strength in times of weakness, comfort when faced with despair, and the spiritual energy to live up to God’s plan for your life. This devotional is a beautiful and tangible way for you to meet with God and reflect on His promises and blessings as written in the Bible.
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Gods Heart Your Hands
$16.99Add to cartThis One’s for You, Caregiver “Hurry up! The car is running!” Then she appeared. Mom. All decked out: Pretty little dress.White Gloves. Handbag over her arm. And both eyebrows done up so nicely in bright pink lipstick! “Lord, let me never forget that this little lady was once just like me. … Teach me to treat her with respect and dignity. Amen.” Through true confessions and earthy humor, this caregiver shares her story and the stories of others in daily readings that will encourage “at-homes” and professionals alike to press on in their arduous task of caregiving. Rather than a “how-to” book, God’s Heart-Your Hands is a “why-to” book that connects the heart to the task. It presents real-life issues and Scripture-based solutions.
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American Band : The American Story
$18.99Add to cartDan Peek, veteran artist and founding member of the group America, releases his eye-popping autobiography.
Read about Dan’s life and the incredible journey that brought him from rags to riches, from the heights of success to the depths of despair, and finally to the realization that a true, personal relationship with Christ was what he was looking for all along.
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Gods Economy Israel And The Nations
$17.99Add to cartGenesis 26 describes the dynamic of God’s economy. It says: “There was famine in the land and the Lord appeared to Isaac and said, ‘Dwell in this land and I will be with you and will bless you and I will perform the oath which I swore to Abraham your father.'” God’s economy operates against all odds, which isn’t an option for those living in lands of persecution and distress-and it is emerging as a chief strategy for operating a business or ministry in this post- 9/11 environment. God’s economy is based on God’s Kingdom rule and embraces not only the realities of God’s spiritual riches, but also the community (social) and economic riches outlined throughout the Word of God. It is the reemergence of the ancient biblical principles of entrepreneurship, business, and Kingdom wealth.
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Sinners Have Souls Too
$13.49Add to cartFor over 16 years, the author ran from God, doing her own thing. Finally, she realized that only through the mercies of God’s love could she be redeemed to a new abundant life in Christ Jesus. But through it all, God did not give up on her, nor will He give up on you. Regardless of what a child has done or is currently doing, she is a witness that God knows that Sinners Have Souls Too.
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View In Winter
$23.00Add to cartRonald Blythe followed up his famous Akenfield with this book. In it he allows people from all walks of life to reflect in their own words on what it is like to be old. The result is a fascinating and moving series of confidences which we are privileged to share. Whether philosophical, resigned or despairing of their long years, Ronald Blythe discovers in their talk much that helps us understand the natural but isolating effects of old age. The View in Winter provides us with a gentle, perceptive and profound memoir and a deeper understanding of the pattern of our lives.
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Guilty : Keeping Gods Covenant Of Love With Israel
$17.49Add to cart“Wow! What an incredible story! I knew Jim and Patty loved Israel, but this book is a call-a commitment that transcends hardship, heartache, and history. It’s a call, but more. It’s a clarion call for all of us who love America and Israel to stand up for this vital and strategic relationship.” The Honorable Jack and Joanne Kemp “Guilty! is a courageous book written by a courageous couple. A unique perspective recommended for Jews and Christians alike. A must read!” Senator Jim and Mary Bunning “Guilty! is a wonderful book, the story of a remarkable couple who love each other, love Jesus, and love Israel. Readers will treasure this little volume for its wisdom, historical insights, and humor. It’s one of the most interesting and informative books I’ve read.” Senator Bill and Ellen Armstrong “I echo the remarks in the Summary of your book, ‘The incredible life pilgrimage of Jim and Patty Hutchens gives witness to God’s grace to heal, restore, and re-commission to His service with renewed zeal.’ Indeed. But it also gives witness to man’s ability to respond to God’s healing and restoration.And in the case of the Hutchens, it is a response of obedience, humility, mission, and love.” Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein
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Echoes : From The Heart Inspired By Life And Gods Love That Whisper Of Yest
$15.49Add to cartOne day, an angel rested on my shoulder and began whispering in my ear. Days and nights ran together as the words poured from my thoughts onto paper. Poetry is a way of expressing my innermost thoughts to touch the hearts and souls of strangers, as well as those I love. Thoughts echoed in this poetry epitomize expressions of inspiration. These verses are generated from random thoughts, comments from others, images portrayed, or creative reflections of feelings to warm the heart and lift the spirit. The poetry in this book offers simple expression as a means for sharing true feelings from the heart-down-to-earth, without restriction, with simplicity, of a fundamental nature, and with God’s blessing.
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Have A Cup Of Tibetan Tea
$17.99Add to cartHere you can share high adventure in eastern Tibet, travel on horseback with yak caravans, meet frequent attacks by robbers, accept warming cups of “butter” tea, these combined with the Woodwards’ medical and spiritual help to Tibetans and their fellowhip there with early members of the Back to Jerusalem Band.
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Looking Back And Dreaming Forward
$10.99Add to cartThis book will move you form laughter to tears, as it enriches the heart and inspires you to treasure life, even during stressful times. Its real life stories capture the heart and make it a great gift of encouragement. This powerful short book gently leads the reader to the grace of God, and can easily be used as a loving, non-threatening evangelism tool. It will be one of the best ministry tools you’ll own.
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Once Upon A Tree
$16.95Add to cart(When placing your order, please mention that this is a Lightining Source book.)
Once upon a tree… there was a Savior.
Have you seen the Cross? Have you felt its splintered beams? Have you heard its call? Have you grasped its peculiar teachings of death and life and love and hope? Have you heard the man nailed against its rough grain call your name? Once in a great while, a writer paints a picture with words that leaves you breathless. On rare occasions, an author captures the sights, the sounds, the scandal of a premier historical event and impresses them upon your heart. Master teacher Calvin Miller has done all this and more in this signature book on the mysteries and meanings of the Cross Of Christ. If you think you have already seen the Cross, heard its story, and know its meaning, this book will change your mind. It will do more than that; it will transform your life. -
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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Walk On
$16.49Add to cartMarney’s journal, written over a span of fourteen years, provides an intimate look into her life and faith. Her daily habit was to spend one to two hours in “quiet time” reading, praying, and meditating. But it was only when she started writing her journal that she realized her strengths and weaknesses of her faith. Her journal entries reflect the spiritual growth that followed. Varying in tone from light-hearted, lyrical, and poetic to serious and somber, her thoughts are always trusting and faithful. Marney applied that unquenchable love of God to daily living, difficult decisions, family life, and ultimately her own impending death. This journal is her legacy that she asked to be shared. This is recommended for slow, reflective reading.
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No More Than I Can Bear
$15.49Add to cartAll of us live our lives with a certain vision of what our future will be. In the twists and turns that our journey through life might take, do we ever venture to imagine that the mirror of our lives can so easily be shattered into many painful, piercing shards? How much will God ask us to bear? My story appeals to many audiences and all those who desire to have a personal relationship with the true and living God. Readers will join me on my journey from the “perfect” life, through discovery of betrayal, deceit, adultery, and criminal activity, followed by diagnosis of a life-threatening illness.With honesty and vulnerability, I communicate that there is triumph in every trial and lessons in every mistake. Different choices can be made, and the mighty hand of God can break chains of bondage forged by years of sinful behavior.
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Road Of Life
$22.95Add to cartIn his thirteen years as Vicar, popular author David Adam welcomed over 1 million pilgrims to the Holy Island of Lindesfarne in Northumberland. Each pilgrim had a story to tell and each came for a different reason. Some radiated a sense of God’s presence, and others were simply too hurried to do anything but look around quickly and move on to the next site.
Using the stories of pilgrims Adam encountered on Holy Island, he explores how we can approach our own lives as pilgrimage, without ever leaving the comfort of our homes. How can we move beyond what is safe in our world and encounter the Mystery? How can we learn to disconnect from all the technology that keeps us multi-tasking all day and all night? How can we rediscover awe in the world around us?
In the wonderful prose and poetry for which he is so well-loved, David Adam helps us get on the road of life, even when we don’t have time to travel to distant lands.
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Follow The Star
$24.00Add to cartTime magazine has called him America’s best preacher and praised his “overwhelming gift.” Now New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes presents the perfect book for the holidays-a heartwarming collection of stories and reminiscences that will bring readers a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.
Amidst the family gatherings and the exchanging of presents, the true meaning of Christmas–the birth of Jesus–tends to get lost. Now, T.D. Jakes pays homage to the miracle behind the holiday.
In Follow the Star, T.D. Jakes leads a journey that makes Christmas past and present come alive through deeply personal experiences that shaped his life: family stories about finding the Christmas spirit during the worst hardships, and of the need to appreciate fellowship, love, and God-the real gifts of the holiday. With his unique insight, warmth, and wisdom, Bishop Jakes embraces fully the magnificent miracle of the birth of Christ.
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101 Things Every Pastor Should Know
$17.99Add to cartIt’s one thing to pastor, but quite another thing to know how to pastor effectively! In addressing this issue, 101 Things Every Pastor Should Know yields a wealth of ideas and practical application gleaned from the author’s fifty years of ministry experience. Practically every question a pastor could ask is discussed-from how to prepare sermons to how to deal with offenses to how to avoid burnout. Relevant, timely, and practical, this little book will instill confidence that you can fulfill the call of God on your life to take care of His sheep. The lessons extracted will not only make you a better pastor but will also encourage you to share with other pastors the “101 things every pastor should know.”
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Writers In The Spirit
$18.95Add to cartWith more than 184 Christian writer’s groups and 155 conferences, thousands of writers are looking for encouragement and insight. Yet, every Christian who writes faces the same issue: finding daily inspiration and creativity.
Designed to be both encouraging and practical, “Writers in the Spirit” guides writers from the novice stage to becoming dedicated authors, something that Carol Rottman achieved when she put aside all other “paying work” to write full time.
Included in these pages are insight and practical tips on such topics as:
Writing Realism:”Take yet another scroll, and write on it all the former words that were on the first scroll …” (Jeremiah 36:27). Popular media have romanticized writers’ lives to be devoted entirely to making beautiful stories. Writers in the Spirit explains the practical issues that writers face and shows how it is possible to overcome dry spells, endless revisions and even self-doubt.
Writing with Fervor:Much of the Apostle Paul’s writing was done in prison. Paul’s passion to win people to Christ overcame any obstacle. While many new writers feel restrained, Writers in the Spirit shows how to find the passion that fuels the writing process.
Writing in the Spirit:”This is what we speak, not words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit …” (1 Corinthians 2:13). Rottman shows that a personal relationship with God is the best source of inspiration. Mediating on God’s word will yield creativity from the Creator.
“Many of us are called as witnesses to the life-experiences God has entrusted to us. If your witness takes the form of the written word, this book will go with you as a trusted companion traveling the same path.” – Former President Jimmy CarterAuthor, Statesman, and Thirty-ninth President of the United States
“‘Writers in the Spirit’ helps connect me to God while reminding me that writing is a gift from Him and a calling to be both treasured and nurtured.”- Sally Stuart, Editor, Christian Writers’ Market Guide
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Siete Cosas Que Te Roban El Go – (Spanish)
$19.99Add to cartInternationally know teacher and author Joyce Meyer affirms that God’s plan for you is to enjoy life to the fullest–all of life, every day of life. Through inspiring passages from Scripture and words of wisdome mined from her ministry and her own experiences, she shows you how to find joy and keep it. In her honest and straightforward style, she points out the seven things that can steal your happiness and instructs you in how to replace them with God’s truths and love. From letting go of unhealthy desires to simplifying the busy existence that carries you away from happiness, Joyce Meyer arms you with the Word of God to fight the seven things that steal your joy
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Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives
$19.95Add to cartThe Bible is filled with stories of shining moments — Moses’ face shone as he came down from the mountain with the ten commandments; Jesus’ face changed and his clothes became dazzling white in a transfiguration witnessed by the disciples; Paul was blinded by a light and heard the voice of Christ on the road to Damascus — and many modern Christians have had equally life-changing experiences of the Lord’s power and presence.
In this third volume of the acclaimed Visions series, 60 contributors share their authentic, intensely personal accounts of holy experiences. Rosmarie Trapp of the Sound of Music family tells of a moment of assurance when “the Lord visited me in a bright, golden light” whose “golden glow brought peace to my soul.” Ralph Milton, author of the historical novel Julian’s Cell, describes a visitation by his late sister: “We were singing together as we often did as children … I don’t recall ever having a memory or dream as clear and powerful as that one, and it left me with a sense of joy and peace.” Karen Steinke recounts the warmth she felt at the moment of her baptism: “I looked up to see the form of Jesus with an overpowering light surrounding him …”
Whether they relate transforming moments like visions, healings, or visitations by angels, joyous moments like being in the presence of a loved one who has died, or just the simple sense of God’s presence while singing in church or sitting in a sunny meadow on a warm spring day, the vignettes in Shining Moments are a testament to the indescribable comfort and peace of an encounter with the divine. And because each story also illustrates a scripture passage, Shining Moments is a valuable preaching resource and an excellent catalyst for small group discussion. But even more, this book provides inspiring and heart-warming reading for personal devotion and spiritual growth.
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Jesus Calling : Enjoying Peace In His Presence
$16.99Add to cartAfter many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to “listen” to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever she believed He was saying to her. It was awkward at first, but gradually her journaling changed from monologue to dialogue. She knew her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, but they were helping her grow closer to God. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her messages. They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless you with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.
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Ordinary People Extraordinary Faith
$18.99Add to cartIn spite of a diving accident that has left her paralyzed for more than thirty years, Joni Eareckson Tada has been able to build a life of faith and purpose. The peace she has found as she confronts the painful realities of life as a quadriplegic has made her a hero to many people. In Ordinary People, Extraordinary Faith, Joni lets us know who her heroes are. Inside she tells the stories of people who inspire her with their faith and courage. Although Joni has met many famous “heroes of the faith” through her ministry, the lives she shares here are not the Billy Grahams of the world. They are a mother, a housewife, a nursing home resident, a child. Some are missionaries or pastors; others are bank tellers or data entry clerks. All of these people have touched Joni’s life and the lives of others as they found their faith rise to the occasion – to forgive an assailant, to find strength despite the debilitating effects of cerebral palsy, to choose love in the face of racial prejudice, and to discover in the midst of questioning that God Himself is the answer to all questions.
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101 Amazing Things About Heaven
$10.99Add to cartC.S. Lewis once said history shows that the Christians who had the most influence on their world were the Christians who thought most of the next world. This book directs readers’ minds to their future home in glory by offering familiar, surprising, humbling, inspiring, and amazing truths about Heaven, accompanied by an encouraging Scripture and an insightful explanation. This book will remind readers of their wonderful future with God, and help from move out with renewed faith to influence the world in which they live.
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More Than I Could Ever Ask
$19.99Add to cartMeeting Lori Bakker today-a young woman with a bright, outgoing personality, you could hardly imagine her as a teenager living a life of flagrant sexual promiscuity and drug abuse. Nor would you picture her as having had five abortions before she was twenty-one.
More Than I Could Ever Ask tugs at the heartstrings of women and men. Lori’s story is one of forgiveness-finding forgiveness from God, learning to forgive the men who hurt her, and most of all, discovering inner peace. Her story also shows the power of love and faithfulness. After she was single and celibate for nearly nine years, Lori met and fell in love with a man she had known only by reputation-Jim Bakker. Today Lori and Jim-two broken lives brought together by God as one-have been restored and are busy helping restore others to spiritual and emotional wholeness.
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Help Me God
$23.99Add to cart“This book is about … Abba Father. It is dangerous to read because it will ruin you for the ordinary. No longer will you or can you be satisfied with the artificial substitute.” Dr. Joseph Umidi “You must read this book. We know that with the help of the Holy Spirit, you will experience discovery, healing, and a greater revelation of the Fatherhood and Father-heart of God.” Pastors Joey & Damaris Perez “Dr. Brown has masterfully combined the transforming power of authenticity with relevant biblical truth to create the atmosphere for you to embark on your own journey of intimacy with the Holy Spirit and wholeness.” Bishop Lewis E. Hines “Dr. Brown takes us on a journey into our own lives by opening up his life to us. His book intrigues us and engages us like a mystery unfolding. The insights presented here were not learned in the library but in the forge of pain.” Pastor James O. Einkenberry “What a powerful message God has given you in this book. It’s a message that so many hurting people are thirsting to hear. A message for those inside the church and those outside.” Bishop Robert S. Davis, Sr. Dr. Earl Brown reveals how to receive healing from wounds of rejection caused by an earthly father. If you are like Earl and millions of others whose purposes in God have been disrupted by lingering bitterness and unmet affection, then come join Earl on a journey toward spiritual and emotional wholeness.
