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Your life matters, not because of what you have done or what you possess. Even when things go wrong or you make mistakes, your life still matters. It matters, because God says it does. There is a tendency for a man to measure his worth with the wrong measurement system, to compare his life with others or not like his place on the team. But when a man knows who he is in the eyes of God, he experiences his significance. Every event and relationship...
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Zina Hermez was just sixteen years old when she suffered a spinal-cord-injury after being hit by a car while crossing the street on her way to school. When health professionals predicted she would never walk again, she looked to God and her faith. "Not Without God: A Story of Survival" is about how one woman survived a devastating injury, learned to walk again despite all odds, and finally became a professional teacher. In a world where people with...
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James Tillman was stretched out on his basement couch, relaxing after a long day of work at the car wash, the smell of sweet onions and simmering steak filling the air of his modest apartment in the projects of Hartford, Conn. His mother, a bible perched nearby, was softly singing a hymn when she was shaken by the thundering sound of pounding on the front door. It wasn't a knock; it was an act of sheer force. In an instant, the police burst in, lifted...
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For the record, there is no eleventh commandment that says, "Thou shalt not enjoy life." Nor does God ever say, "My plan for you is to be miserable on earth until you arrive in heaven." Rather, the earth reflects a joyful Creator who gives us his creation for our pleasure. Don't Blink is for procrastinators, dreamers, and would-be adventurers who wish to grab hold of life this day, knowing there are no guarantees about someday. From Alaska to Argentina...
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In an age where fathers are separated from their families for most of the day, how can we fulfill the biblical mandate to train our children when "you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up" (Deuteronomy 6)? Given our current culture, is it possible to integrate family, work and ministry in a biblical manner? What is God's provision for raising godly children and what are our responsibilities? Read on...
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In Grace and Guts, Counselor, Speaker and Award-Winning Author Shannon Perry offers life-changing answers in twelve areas where women claim they struggle the most.
Women are warriors. They fight for their families their friends, and their faith, but women often lay down their gloves when it comes to caring for themselves while the opponent comes to "steal, kill and destroy." It's time to fight back with strategies that win! Through the unfailing truth...
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As the third book in Emily Bernath's Broken Lenses series, Broken Lenses Volume 3: Experiencing God's Freedom in a World of Sin steps back to answer the questions, "Who is God? Do I want to get to know God? What do I get out of it?"Anyone can walk into a church and hear messages about the goodness and holiness of God, but what does that really mean? And how does God's goodness impact everyday people? Broken Lenses Volume 3 aims to answer these questions...
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Do Nothing shares a strong message of how to accomplish something greater for Jesus.Most religions proudly and regularly teach what their followers must do to reap spiritual rewards and climb the peaks of enlightenment. But then, there's Jesus. Rather than tell His followers what they could do, Christ taught believers that they could "do nothing" apart from Him (John 15:5). Likewise, the Son of God insisted that He could "do nothing" apart from His...
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Witnesses Wanted shares the unique story behind Hope Builders Ministries and opportunities for readers to partner in "rapidly winning communities for Christ through Disciple-making."
For Johan Gous, obediently answering the Great Commission to take the gospel to everybody everywhere even to the "ends of the earth" meant into the rural bush of Africa. Reaching rural communities for Christ through indigenous Disciple-Makers is the core of his ministry's...
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In the beginning, David's confinement to the cave of Adullam was out of desperation, as he lived in hiding from Saul, who sought to kill him. But this once cold, damp, and dark shelter became a place of earnest supplication for David. The Man Cave explores how David turned his place of disillusionment and despair into a "Center for Life Development" that God used to change not only his personal life but the lives of thousands.
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Keeping Blessing Hill is the story of how two very flawed people built a welcoming home out of a dilapidated barn, turned a wildly overgrown hill into a garden, and lived out a commitment to honor Christ in every aspect of their lives by opening their hearts to whatever God wanted to do. It turned out what God had in mind was "keeping": keeping a house and garden, keeping an open door, keeping a strong marriage, and keeping devotion to those things...
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Cancer. You hear the word and your heart stops. Unfair. Frightening. Life. Death. Fragmented thoughts ricochet around in your mind as you try to grasp this unthinkable diagnosis. How will she be able to fight it? How will I be able to help her? The diagnosis of cancer is devastating, leaving family and friends feeling helpless, wishing there was something they could do to alleviate their loved one's suffering. Thankfully, there is. Faithful Warrior...
13) Your Prosperity Blueprint: How to Go From Where You Are to the Level of Success God Intended for You
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Do you desire to achieve a new level of success in your business or career, but always find yourself hitting an invisible barrier? Are you looking for a way to transform your relationship with money from one of lack, under earnings and mishandling to one of more-than-enough, wealth and financial freedom? Did you know that the answers to all your financial need, desires and dreams are revealed just for you in the pages of the Bible? Follow Jason Hale,...
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An inspiring book filled with prayers and stories that help us stand strong against despair-and build a trusting relationship with God.
Written to help readers look at the positive side of life, It Matters helps us refocus on what matters, get rid of negative baggage and negative emotions, and in turn, experience the freedom of forgiveness.
Amy Lynne shares her own experiences with all their ups and downs-and guides us in developing a trusting...
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Don't Let a Dirty Secret Block Your Way to Success! What's holding you back from achieving your full potential for Christ? Usually we hide our struggles out of shame or guilt. If you or someone you love has a dirty secret, then this book is for you. Learn how to: Tap into God's unlimited power, Be controlled by your faith and will, not by your feelings, Visualize yourself as the man or woman God intends you to be, Thrive no matter what life throws...
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Have you ever stopped to consider that Jesus Christ used the same tools each day as a carpenter wood, a hammer and nails--that were used to crucify him? Knowing that he would die on the cross, how did he cope with this reality? What can you learn from him to deal effectively with the stresses you face every day? In a brief but powerful read, the authors share insights and real life stories from a cross section of Christians. These stories not only...
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Let's talk about sex. We might as well talk about it, because it's everywhere. Our culture continually bombards us with its way for sex in movies, television shows, music, magazines, and other media. But do you know that God has a way for sex, too? In fact, He created sex-it was His great idea! In No Trespassing: I'm God's Property, Leah Holder proposes that God's way is the best way. Leah first explains why we should follow God's rules for sex. In...
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Lost and Restored offers inspiration through Suzanne B. Simpson's personal journey, along with others, who are overcoming struggles and doubts.
Just receiving salvation doesn't necessarily free one from the effects of their broken world that brings relationship distress, addictions, and abuse. Within Lost and Restored, individuals are encouraged to overcome the blocks of receiving the Father's love as they move into a deeper connection that He takes...
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Many women suffer in silence following a hidden abortion-but they don't have to do it alone. It is possible to heal from the burdens of shame, trauma, self-loathing and self-condemnation that appear after an abortion, but it's not an easy process. According to Angel L. Murchison, this pain can only be overcome by the grace of God. In Secret Shame, Angel shares her personal story of overcoming the pain of brokenness following an abortion. Secret Shame...
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If you have ever known the unconditional love of an animal, you will undoubtedly relate to the experiences recounted in All Creatures. Within these pages you will find a variety of stories that are sure to bring tears of sorrow or joy to your eyes. Sharing life with a pet of any kind can have such a profound effect on your worldview, both globally and personally. Because there is so much to learn during our brief stint on this earth, we are best served...
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