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God never promised anyone an easy life, but He did promise over and over again in His Word that He would be our strength and refuge through every phase. How do we handle adversity, confusion, and even anger when we're walking through a difficult time? Why Do I Have Asperger's: A Mother's Memoir of Love, Hope, and Perseverance shares the journey of a family as they trusted God in the midst of what seemed an insurmountable diagnosis.As you read their story, you'll discover: Christians aren't perfect but are loved by a God who is Parents aren't perfect, so it's okay to ask for help Consistency, hard work, and faith provide miraculous results Failure often provides the greatest catalyst for success God provides every single thing we need in life This book will hold nothing back. While sharing every doubt, fear, misstep, and amazing triumph, the reader will experience the heartbreak and joy of a mother's struggle to help her son.

Wrought with bitterness, consumed with lies, I was a walking, breathing, miserable Christian. I knew sin had to be present, but I struggled to locate the source. I could have been put in the grave at that point and folks would have gone on about how much I loved and served the Lord. But it wasn't true. Before long my mind became so disrupted it felt as though I no longer knew my way around my own house. Frustration with my children, my husband, and God felt like a fire I couldn't extinguish. Distorted thoughts kept surfacing: You're a failure You're worthless You're a goner You're poor You have no future But the Lord began to shed light on the sin that eluded me. Amid the hustle and bustle of life, I had set down the shield of faith and begun believing the lies of Satan. The Lord's patience and determination would bring me home. He rebuked the enemy and blessed me with freedom, but it is not for my sake only. He wanted to drag Satan's tactics into the light. This is a book about recognizing common lies that so often entangle us. Together, let us suit up, pick up the sword, and reclaim the hope in Jesus. He died to set the captives free, and it's time to live as free men and women

When Callie and her parents move from the country to a new home in the city, she is not sure she will be happy. When they get to the city, though, it's nothing like she thought it would be. She is surprised to see lots of beautiful trees. Then she discovers that the big tree in her front yard is very special! Baxter the bur oak teaches Callie about the good things he does for her home, and his acorn friend Mac takes her on a fun adventure around the city!

The forest is busy preparing for winter. Bear is ready for a long nap, Bird is about to fly south, and Squirrel is collecting enough food to last, but what about Little Tree? It is time for him to trust God and let his leaves fall!

After years of exploring every Bible study available in an effort to understand scripture, Summer Lacy was awakened to the discouraging reality she knew more about the authors of her ever-present Bible studies than she did about the holy author of the Bible. She decided it was time to put down her Bible studies and begin reading the actual Bible. Fueled by a passion for sharing the wonders of scripture with women in all phases of life, Summer issues a call in His Word Alone to Bible study girls everywhere to put away their Bible studies and pick up the Bible. Summer is thoroughly convinced of God's ability to use His word to meet us each individually, and assures us that we are each capable, able, and called to be in His word. Whether you are a seasoned Bible study girl or just beginning to explore the Bible, His Word Alone equips, guides, and encourages you to dig into the grit, grime, and endless beauty of scripture with your very own hands.

In Deuteronomy 19:14 God commanded "You shall not move your neighbor's boundary mark, which the ancestors have set, in your inheritance which you shall inherit in the land that the Lord your God gives you to possess it." Very similar commands concerning landmarks are found in five other places in the Bible. Figuratively the landmark is God's Word. In a culture dominated by deconstructionist philosophy, we are being taught that right and wrong are nothing more than archaic superstitions that a dwindling few cling to and seek to impose upon a society that has outgrown them. From that chaos and moral void, Fence Posts shouts out the commission that God has given to men to be that boundary between right and wrong. Throughout the book you will learn: - That scripture defines how God establishes his boundaries - How God uses His men as the fence posts of those boundaries- About the importance of the family to the prosperity of a culture So, come and learn to be the landmark that God has called you to be as a man in your family, job, and community.

If you picked up this book, most likely no one needs to sell you on the struggles and issues that come from abuse. You don't need to be told about how invisible, afraid to trust, unable to relate, angry, ashamed, and isolated the wounded can feel. Maybe what does need to be explained is that God is the only one capable of dealing with these issues. Maybe you need to see a light bright enough to cut through that evil. This Bible study seeks to deal with the specific issues that come from abuse as it tells stories of healing woven out of unspeakable pain. Whether the evil you encountered was physical, mental, emotional, or sexual abuse, you will see that everything God created for good, Satan has attempted to distort and destroy. Through these lessons, you will see some hard questions answered. You will be encouraged to discover how God has loved you and walked with you. You will see how God has healed women who have walked in your shoes. The prayer behind this book is that these truths will resonate deeply in you, empowering you to heal and move forward.

Knowing God's will and applying God's will are two different things. The Rule of 52 does not help you help yourself; it directs you to the Will of God for your life. You cannot travel in the wrong direction and get to the right place. Understanding and applying the simple guiding principle in The Rule of 52 will lead to success in life, business, and your family. The Rule of 52 is what you need to apply a successful enduring directional life change today! It's your journey to success! Why not get started? "Tom Barnette has been a regular contributor to a live broadcast called "Vital Issues in the Christian Home" on KHCB Radio for many years. He is insightful, understanding, forthright, and genuinely interested in helping people solve issues with themselves, or the various inter-personal problems that occur in life today. His knowledge of the Bible enhances his ability to take what Scripture teaches and apply it practically to one's life. We appreciate his ministry and desire to encourage others." Bruce Munsterman President of the KHCB Radio Network Dr. Tom Barnette is an author, teacher, Professional Christian Counselor and the Senior Pastor of Believers Baptist Church in Pattison, Texas. Tom has been a host of Vital Issues In The Christian Home for the 105.7 KHCB Radio network for fifteen years. Dr. Tom Barnette is the founder of the Family Life Success Ministry workshop and radio ministry.

Being a Christ-like spouse is a daunting challenge that can feel impossible-how can imperfect people have a healthy marriage? Throughout his years of marital counseling, this is the question Aaron Bunker has found every couple faces. In A Stronger Knot, Aaron provides a manual for how two broken people can love God and each other in the midst of their imperfections. Couples reading A Stronger Knot will: Learn to understand their own emotions and how to use them appropriately and effectively Be empowered in their individual walks with Christ Learn to navigate marital differences with a respectful, honoring approach Be encouraged to grow in intimacy through vulnerability Explore complex therapeutic concepts in a tangible, palatable formatBased on Aaron's years of counseling practice, A Stronger Knot teaches readers how to foster an environment free of shame in order to work toward wholeness, both individually and maritally. Couples will feel challenged, encouraged, and empowered to implement these powerful principles into their own lives.

We all want to experience meaningful, healthy relationships. Often, the issues that hinder connection are not hard to recognize, but they can be difficult to change. With God's help, we can see how the way we experienced family as a child affects the way we show up as adults with those in our own family. And, when we are willing to see these areas through the lens of God's word, we learn how to better relate to others. In this book you will learn: How the words used in your home have the power to give life, or take it. How conflict can deepen relationships, not destroy them. How affection between family members is a healthy response to deepening relationships. How to understand anger and carefully consider the ways it could impact your connections. How to be inspired by the truth that Jesus invites all people to mission as a part of a new kind of family.Life happens quickly, and we all need help developing healthy family relationships for the purpose of experiencing all that God has for us. This book provides thought-provoking, simple-to-understand ideas that will help the reader see immediate improvement in their home.

"The American church does not understand lamentation and does not like to lament. The unwise aversion to lament has contributed to the thinness of American Christianity. With Imprisoned to Hope Vernon Burger has sent up a signal flare and alerted us to the loss we suffer when we refuse the necessary role of lament. In this well-researched and well-written book, Burger traces lament through the Bible and insightfully connects it with the practice of Christian forgiveness. Imprisoned to Hope offers a pathway toward healing that many of us need to walk."-Brian ZahndPastor of Word of Life Church, St. Joseph, Missouri,Author of Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God"You would think that Christians would be experts in forgiveness, not only because we've been forgiven much but also because we're commanded by Christ to forgive others. But unforgiveness is a perennial problem in the Church. Why? Enter Vernon Burger's insightful study on the importance of lament. Based on his careful study of the Scriptures, Burger describes what he calls the "anatomy of lament," that which is constitutive of genuine, liberating, revolutionary forgiveness. Since we don't know how to truly grieve over our sin-not only our personal foibles but also the injustices of the world-we fail to realize the forgiveness only Christ can bring. Punctuated by his own story of abuse and restless longing for healing, Burger explains how a wounded soul finds restoration in the singular act of biblical lamentation in Christ. A must-read for those who identify with Jesus's lament on the cross, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'"-Rodney Reeves,Dean and Redford Professor of Biblical Studies,Southwest Baptist University"It's so rare to see a book on this subject, but it is beyond necessary and long overdue. This great work will lead you to a healthy perspective of worship in hardship, maybe for the first time."-Tedashii Anderson,Artist/Performer, Radio Host, Speaker, Writer"With the raw emotions that come with lament, Vernon Burger charts a course back home from the dark places of pain. Imprisoned to Hope is the spiritual journey that so many people need to see how God meets us in our pain and delivers us into a closer relationship with Christ."-Dr. Philip Nation,Pastor, Author of Habits for Our HolinessThe tears of God are the strength of history. It is this paradox that is the pathway for an honest faith that is both honoring to God and able to be true to every day life. Imprisoned to Hope will help you: Learn The Big Story of God's redemption for all creation See how to recover lament as a way for honest faith Know that forgiveness itself is a type of lament Live out the the hope of God's merciful presence in all of lifeWhen we understand that God is fully present, and affected, during the deepest times of violation, we are then empowered to vocalize our greatest pains and see that honest faith is not only filled with praise, but can even include pain and doubt. It is this type of biblical faith that allows us to see His merciful presence in all situations. This is the path to being imprisoned to hope.

The truly remarkable stories are not of lives that have gone astray, but of those who have gone astray and have been incredibly redeemed, and wholly healed. That is Cynthia Wenz's story, not of a victim, but of someone who learned the healing God offers everyone, and who chose to fully embrace that healing. At 29, in a flurry of confusion and hurry, Cynthia followed her doctor's urging for a third abortion. But after weeks of exhaustion, she discovered why she was feeling so odd--she was still pregnant. She had been carrying twins, and one of the babies had survived. In Healed for Life, Cynthia shares her life story leading up to and beyond that pivotal moment: a story of family abuse and alcoholism, promiscuity, drugs, two teenage abortions, depression, eating disorders, and toxic relationships. But Cynthia learned that, as heartbreaking as a past might be, God can heal--not partially, but fully--and that everyone who has struggled with pain has a choice: to stay submerged in the hurt, or to walk in the fullness of God's healing.

"He Lived Among Us: A Look at Christ's Life on Earth" is a description of Christ's activities as recorded by the four Gospels. The comments and illustrations in "He Lived Among Us" will help readers develop a deeper understanding of the life of Christ and will enable them to better relate the events of Christ's life to their own lives. After reading this book, the reader will: Gain a clearer picture of the timeline of Christ's life Be inspired by the evident compassion and determination of Jesus Be affirmed and fortified by the reality of Jesus' life Anticipate the assurances promised to the followers of Jesus "He Lived Among Us" delves into the writings of Christ's followers under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Be blessed as you read.

"Biblical scholar Christian Eberhart unpacks the words of institution of Christian communion services by explaining how first-century Christians would have understood "This is my body, this is my blood." Using a conversational style, Professor Eberhart makes his extensive scholarship accessible to a non-academic audience. Readers will find their own experience of communion deepened after reading this book."Rev. Dr. Priscilla Eppinger, Professor of Religion, Community of Christ Seminary at Graceland University All Christians know that Jesus instituted a celebration with bread and wine. It has various different names, such as Last Supper, Lord's Supper, Communion, or Eucharist. Why do Christians today still participate in this celebration? What is its meaning? And what does it tell us about the ministry of Jesus Christ? This book answers these questions by looking closely at the foundational texts in the Bible. It is an invitation to first study relevant New Testament texts on the Last Supper of Jesus. From there the quest for meaning continues to the Old Testament where topics such as Passover, sacrificial rituals, and atonement are investigated. These texts offer decisive clues on how to comprehend forgiveness of sins that is effective during the Last Supper. Moreover, this book shows that the celebration which Jesus instituted was a ritualized meal. Therefore it explores social functions of communal meals in Greco-Roman antiquity. Thus the Last Supper emerges as a powerful symbol that is still relevant today, conveying the love of God and the ideal of an inclusive society.

"David Steele's Bold Reformer is a book for our times! As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, how appropriate to look afresh at ways the bold faith and action of Martin Luther can inspire and instruct our own faith and work. Christians today need strength of character and boldness of conviction. Steele's presentation of Luther's life moves readers to live bold lives that adorn the gospel of grace alone, by faith alone, in Christ alone."-Dr. Bruce A. Ware, T. Rupert and Lucille Coleman Professor of Christian Theology, Chairman of the Department of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"Pastoral ministry is often mingled with both blessing and despair. Many pastors experience seasons of opposition that result in discouragement and even depression. David Steele's new work Bold Reformer is an exploration into the gospel-centered convictions of the stalwart reformer, Martin Luther. Luther faced many pastoral hardships during his ministry, but emerged victorious because of his unwavering faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to drink from the refreshing waters of this book and use the life of Luther as an example that emboldens you to stand strong in the midst of the fiery trial."-Dr. Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries, Dallas, Texas THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO CRINGE! On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed the ninety-five theses to the castle door in Wittenberg. One act of courage sparked a theological firestorm in Germany that set the world ablaze in a matter of days. Spreading like wildfire, thousands were introduced to the gospel which is received by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther takes readers on a journey through a remarkable period of church history. It will challenge contemporary readers to learn the lessons of courage, and perseverance. It will inspire a new generation of people to follow Jesus, obey Jesus, and worship the Savior with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. It invites a new generation of Christ-followers to recover the gospel in their generation and make their stand as a bold reformer.

This autobiographical account by Houston Pastor Jeff Wells describes his struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder during his adult years. In 1978, Jeff finished second place in the Boston Marathon, two seconds behind Bill Rodgers. This marked the beginning of his battle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD affected every area of his life and caused so much pain - at times overwhelming anguish and torment for over 30 years. In the spring of 2011, while Jeff was pastoring a large and thriving congregation, he reached his low point with mental disease and recognized how deeply he needed help. Out of desperation, he cried out to God and with the overwhelming prayer and support of his church, a few key friends and professionals, and especially with the love and support of his wife Gayle, Jeff details his journey to healing. The book is honest and forthright, and will bring hope to the many people who struggle in silence with mental pain and to their families.

YOUR WORK MATTERS. A recent Gallup poll found that over 70% of American workers are not engaged in their work. We spend over 40 years working, but for what? Are we destined to grit our teeth through each day and live for vacation time? We must wake up. God created this thing called work for a purpose and it plays a huge role in His plan for us. It was His first blessing. In Walking Through Walls, Brad Larson reframes the way Christians should think about work and helps the reader integrate their faith and their vocation by tackling the walls that stand in the way. In this book you will learn: - God's design for work and man's purpose in it - The consequence of sin on work (and the good news of work's redemptive trajectory) - What faithful, God-honoring work looks like - How to address the walls that prevent integration of faith and work (faulty assumptions, entitlement, culture, etc.) - A better way forward in regards to leadership, "secular" vocation, and maximizing the gift of time Grab hold of the gift of work. God has great plans for you.