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In Joyce Meyer's bestselling book, Battlefield of the Mind, she attests that indeed 'there is a war which rages in our minds.' Hindsight takes readers on a journey through Rhonda Madge's tumultuous life to reveal how she fell prey to anxious thoughts that molded her mind through a belief in the whispered lies.
A horrific event at the age of seventeen left Rhonda continually searching for something or someone to fill the dark chasm of her heart. Tears...
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Can you truly give a reason for your faith-Or the lack of it?
What Difference Does It Make? The Busy Person's Guide to Christianity, gives fresh insights that bring the faith picture together in a way that makes sense. It's an easy read that paints a picture of where we are, where we likely want to be, and how we can get there. It explains how faith works in a practical way and suggests some ways of understanding Christianity that you may have never...
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"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." Being an orphan that is often banned from the social norms. Love is not a concept easily perceived. Yet, we find ourselves being orphans in life and not feeling a sense of belonging. We see little engagement from others that can be trusted and begin questioning ourselves the possibility of love. Taking a walk with God not knowing where it may lead you requires trust and being vulnerable to allow scars to...
4) Twice A Hero
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Ten-year-old Ben Walker's story is set in the late 1800's. His family moved to the remote Ozark Mountains when there were very few settlers in this region. The rugged pioneer life is woven into Ben's story, as well as the beauty of the area.
Ben is the adventurous brother, while twelve-year-old Ray feels compelled to look after Ben, setting up a conflict between the brothers. In spite of this, their brotherly love prevails, as they explore Jam-Up...
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Ailya has just died, again; leaving another mortal life lived relatively good but far from pure and not always virtuous. She is returning to the Gray City, a large metropolis located at the Crossing where those like her, not exactly evil just not going to Heaven, live alongside true hell spirits. Many of those spirits are trying to get past the hellhounds that guard the gate into the physical world and she must wait a period of time before attempting...
6) The Street
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The Street is a book that defies categories. It is many things. It is inspiring and heart-breaking. It shows us the darkness as it turns on the light. It emphasizes doctrine while breaking the traditional mold.
The Street is a story about a long-time evangelist who is convinced to give up the road to become the senior pastor of a small church in a violent and crime ridden neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.
The Street is a series of 16 dreams and visions...
7) Spaced Out
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The intergalactic currency are called "stoneians." Aircars, fast intergalactic travel and all things digital reveal a space age, futuristic milieu. It is part sci-fi, part dystopia and part love story, along with some philosophical considerations about good vs. evil. The events take place on several planets, mainly Coreno, Vulcona, Techario and Juema. Despite all of the techy stuff, there is still the ubiquitous spectrum of human emotions including...
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One Minute Faith: Encouragement for a Hungry Soul: This book will help you to undertake an active role in your fellowship with others. It will also help with trusting in the Bible, and in having faith in Jehovah God. It's a resource that can help brighten your day through the use of comforting little passages of scripture, and creative inspirations. It can also be used as a daily, or weekly, reflection and devotional. It's filled with words of encouragement...
9) Elixir
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Elixir is a thrilling, highly entertaining science fiction novel. It is the first installment of a six-part sci-fi series. Book 1 slowly unfolds the events that lead a college sophomore to discover the powers he possesses, powers that are not of this Earth. This first installment is replete with religious themes and teachings. It also narrates the protagonist's first encounter with an extraterrestrial being, and how he stumbles upon a miracle cure-an...
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An ex-commando for the Israeli Defense Force is reunited with his estranged Christian father when they are recruited to participate in a time-travel experiment. A think-tank of the brightest physicists on the planet, working in secret for decades at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, has created a device that can manipulate the space/time continuum. Unable to verify a successful foray into the past, the physicists enlist the aid of the father,...
11) Aurona
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Written with a movie in mind, Aurona is stunningly visual, rich with detailed illustrations and a quickly developing, suspenseful storyline. A technological feast for ages 12 and up, it feeds the universal human quest for the New and Different. Our present space telescopes beg these questions: Is there another planet out there in far better shape than the Earth? Can the atmosphere be in pristine condition with a carefully managed, yet untouched wilderness?...
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Spring Day is Tilly's favorite day of the year when the magical park across the street transforms from a barren landscape into a beautiful garden within a single day. She, and her best friend, Macey, love to watch as each tree takes its turn to 'spring-out' in its own unique way.
Only one thing could mar Tilly's day, and that is the presence of grasshoppers. Unfortunately, Roger, who lives down the street, has them as pets. Roger's mum makes him...
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Seth Coleman's Peppino introduces readers to a young Italian boy who is destined for greatness but first must overcome grave obstacles in order to fulfill his potential. Born in nineteenth-century southern Italy, Peppino is the son of the baroness of Bologna. A member of the famous Medici family, one of the most prominent families in European history, the baroness expects her son to claim his role of baron and accept his rightful place among the aristocracy....
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Pastor turned long-haul trucker, Mack, struggles with grief and perceived failures as a minister while he is confronted with a mysterious hitchhiker, smugglers, and a determined killer. After an unbearable tragedy strikes his life, he sells everything he owns and buys a new Peterbilt truck, returning to the trade he learned decades earlier. Hoping for some windshield therapy and peace of mind behind the wheel of his new rig, Mack gets neither after...
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God's plan is far better than ours. God is not seeking a perfect man to carry out His work; otherwise no one would qualify. It is God who unlock your potential and give you talents that you never knew you could possess.
The testimonies of a foul-mouthed truant's journey to a billionaire, an academic's "Sacrificial Succession" spiritual principles for mission, and a shy and broken-hearted women's joinery, proves the "Talent Giver," is eager to impart...
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Christ often used children as examples for believers. He told Nicodemus that unless one is "born again" they cannot see the Kingdom (John 3:3). But what is it about children that makes them a model for the Christian life? Through psychological science, we have learned much about the way children perceive, think, and act from the moment they are born and throughout their childhood. If we apply this knowledge to the theology that Christ brought during...
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Chasing Jesus is a 60-day journey that takes you through personal stories of faith to encourage you in your walk with Christ. Author, blogger, and speaker, Cassie Downs encourages you to boldly chase Jesus in a world begging you to chase everything else.
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leave fear and insecurity behind
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surrender your life for a life you never imagined.
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As for this second book, each topic of the books explains the following matters:
The Blessed Christian Family
Family is a unit created by God Himself. Since the very beginning when God created man, He planned to make man as the object of His love. This book explains what kind of people are blessed with a good family and what kind of blessed family God promised.
Family Worship
Inviting God to be present in our homes is the core or essence of family...
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The objective of this book is to address the following premises: Premise number one: The purpose and aim of Christian preaching/teaching is to produce spiritually faithful, biblically capable, and productively active disciples of Jesus Christ. Premise number two: Conventional preaching/teaching philosophies and methods are not achieving the desired effects in far too many cases. This is evidenced by the numbers of lukewarm churches and spiritually...
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As for this first book, each topic of the books explains the following matters:
Human Life Priority
The writer thought of this topic because when he came to a funeral, a question would often pop up: "Actually, what is a human being's main task in this life?" And it turned out that it has also been thought over by Solomon and discussed in the book of Ecclesiastes.
The Value of Salvation
Many God's children falling away; they give up their faith and...
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