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This book helps new couples cultivate a strong spiritual union with 52 devotions from two authorities on marriage enrichment.

Riley Mae and her Swiftriver friends flee to Northwest Montana for protection from an unknown enemy. The rugged surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for a river sandal campaign, and for more opportunities to trust God as Riley learns how to share the Good News with those she loves.

If you're gonna run for your life, you gotta wear the right shoes. Join Riley Mae Hart on her adventures as the new spokesgirl for the Swiftriver Shoe Company. Along the way, she learns tough but valuable lessons about family, friendship, and what it means to be a godly young woman.

Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life-their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels-humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace. Kent reveals how life's problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent's remarkable ongoing journey, Jason's riveting letters from behind bars, and true "e;grace place"e; stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can be transformed as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God's "e;grace places"e; in the middle of their worst moments.

You know the women of the Bible, but you don't know them like this... It's easy for Christian women-young and old-to get lost between the opportunities and demands of the present and the biblical teachings of the past. They live in a confusing world, caught in the crossfire between church and culture. Although home and family still remain central, more women than ever, by choice or by necessity, are blending home, career, and ministry. They need strong biblical role models to help them meet these challenges. Building on solid scholarship and a determination to wrestle honestly with perplexing questions, author Carolyn Custis James sheds new light on ancient stories that brings the women of the Bible into the twenty-first century. This fresh look at the women in the Bible unearths surprising new insights and a powerful message that will leave readers feeling challenged, encouraged, and deeply valued. Rediscover and be inspired by: * Eve * Sarah * Hagar * Tamar * Hannah * Esther * Mary * and others

This beautifully written book provides a fresh perspective for people who long for a richer experience with the presence of God and deeper meaning in everyday life.

Drawing heavily on the story of Scripture without minimizing the tension between this world and the world to come, this book persuasively explains how our next life actually supplies deep significance for the life we enjoy now encouraging us to celebrate creation, hone our humanity, and extend the grace of redemption to every corner of our existence.

When Young Men are Tempted addresses the issue of sexual purity with realism and practicality for today's postmodern youth.

A troubleshooting guide for church leaders. Assessment and solution for seven common obstacles to building small groups.

Here is the true story of how British statesman and reformer William Wilberforce overcame great obstacles to help end the slave trade in England two centuries ago. The movie Amazing Grace brings this story to life, and this book is the inspiring, definitive biography of Wilberforce, written by the lead historical consultant for the film.

Help scripture come alive for students. This collection of 50 guided exercises plugs your students into the discipline of Lectio Divina without making it feel like homework. Each lesson takes students through the process of reading Scripture, meditation on Scripture, listening to God through Scripture, and responding to Scripture.

Presents a new paradigm for children's ministry in the emerging church of the 21st century and explores current ways churches are putting that vision into practice.

If students take some time to look around, they'll discover the same truth that Mel Gibson, Kurt Cobain, Trent Reznor, and King Solomon learned: everything is meaningless. By looking at the book of Ecclesiastes and observing the lessons that Solomon writes about, students will understand that without God everything in life is meaningless.

A Christian guide to the medical, ethical, emotional, marital, spiritual, and biblical challenges of infertility. Includes chapter questions and a workbook section with exercises ideal for individual or small-group use.

In the Gospels, when people asked Jesus a question, he often replied with one of his own. This book looks at the questions Jesus asked and how they can enrich our understanding and faith.

This book calls Christians to the World According to NUTS . . . where NUTS is an acronym for Never Underestimate the Spirit.

Springs in the Valley, the popular follow-up to beloved Streams in the Desert, has been in print for more than 60 years. This updated softcover with a fresh new look and design offers thirsty travelers refreshment and hope through God's Word.

In this six-session small group Bible study, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've got to Get Out of the Boat, by John Ortberg, participants learn how to move beyond fear, responding to God's unique calling.

Transform boys into Godly men who will radically change the world.

Teaching That Makes a Difference is a comprehensive, research-informed text whose passion is fueled by the urgent need in youth ministry to better reach students, to inform them about God's will for their lives, and to have students experience change in their lives beyond the youth-group setting.

Just as seismic shifts in the natural world have radical and far-reaching effects, there are seismic shifts in our personal lives that can transform our hearts, relationships, physical health, faith, and every aspect of our lives. These are the little changes that can make the big difference!

Transform boys into Godly men who will radically change the world.

In 2005 porn reached epidemic proportions and affected almost everyone. This book is about Craig Gross, a young pastor helping those inside the world of porn, and the stories, insights, and secrets he's learning on his journey.