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Christmas Miracles : True Stories From The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
$19.00Add to cartGive the wonderful gift of Christmas with #1New York Timesbestselling author Karen Kingsbury’s classic collection of true tales, now updated with a new story.
We have all experienced miracles. An incredible chance encounter that changes everything…help that suddenly appears from nowhere…kindness handed to us when it is least expected. In Christmas Miracles, Karen Kingsbury presents real-life stories about people whose lives were changed by the wonder of Christmas.
Every December we look back and marvel at the design of God and see His fingerprints at work in our lives over the past year. Then, with hearts full of hope, we wait in expectation for the miracle of that holy, silent night.
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Pawverbs For Kids
$19.99Add to cartIn the style of Jennifer Bleakley’s bestselling books, Pawverbs: 100 Inspirations to Delight an Animal Lover’s Heart , Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart , and Pawverbs for a Cat Lover’s Heart , we’re expanding the series to include inspiring devotionals written specifically for children.
Kids love animals! Pawverbs for Kids is jam-packed with 30 true-to-life short stories, or pawverbs. Each of these charming stories features kids and animals–and what a variety of animals there are: dogs, cats, frogs, birds, horses . . . even a bearded dragon and a grasshopper! Each story illustrates a biblical principle or lesson found in the Bible book of Proverbs. This book presents biblical truth in a whimsical way and invites kids to explore deep spiritual truth alongside extremely loveable pets!
Each pawverb includes:
*A Bible verse from Proverbs
*A short and engaging story
*Reflection questions
*A child-friendly prayerGod has given us animals, ultimately to point us to himself–to the one who is always there and who loves us unconditionally. In this book, children will not only find inspiring and heartwarming animal tales, but spiritual truths to touch their hearts and remind them of God’s unfailing love, wisdom, and grace.
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101 Hymn Stories 40th Anniversary Edition
$19.99Add to cartThis book shares the inspiring true stories behind 101 favorite hymns. With a collection of uplifting, informative hymn stories, 101 Hymn Stories includes each hymn’s full text and musical score, as well as information about the author, composer, and Scripture that inspired the song.
Some of the hymns included are:
* A Mighty Fortress * Amazing Grace * Fairest Lord Jesus * Holy, Holy, Holy * How Great Thou Art * It Is Well with My Soul * Jesus Loves Me * Rock of Ages * Silent Night * The Old Rugged Cross
Excellent for uses like devotional reading, sermon illustrations, and bulletin inserts, as well as historical or biographical research, 101 Hymn Stories has been a beloved resource for forty years. Now a new generation can discover the beautiful foundations of faith upon which these songs were built.
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I Found Love
$16.99Add to cartFrom the influential and ever-growing movement I Am Second, a remarkable collection of stories of people searching for and finding love.
When I Am Second launched in 2008, the organization intended simply to tell stories of lives changed utterly by people placing God first and themselves second. Although the organization has exploded in size and influence since, that original mission has remained the same–and continues to have enormous power and influence today. I Found Love is the highly anticipated new book from I Am Second, gathering together stories of people who searched everywhere for fulfillment and wholeness and found it only when they surrendered to God. People whose stories appear include the following, among others:
*David and Tamela Mann
*Jason Castro
*Sean Lowe
*Stephen Baldwin
*Amanda CooperMoving, compelling, and profoundly inspiring, the stories found here remind us that our hearts will always be restless until they find their rest in God and always unsatisfied until we find the love of God.
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Dog Who Came To Christmas
$14.99Add to cartChristmas is a time for joyful anticipation and celebration. Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a dog? Their wagging tails and goofy smiles seem made for the season. Add in breakable decorations, extra sweets in the house, and maybe a little bit of snow and you’ve got a recipe for fun, laughter, and togetherness. And that’s just what you get with The Dog Who Came to Christmas.
This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories celebrates the gift of dogs. It’s the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite canine companion. It also makes a heartfelt gift for dog-loving friends. Contributors include Lauraine Snelling, Melody Carlson, Amy Shojai, and many more.
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Best Medicine : Tales Of Humor And Hope From A Small-Town Doctor
$15.99Add to cartWhen Dr. Walt Larimore moved his young family to Kissimmee, Florida, to start a small-town medical practice in 1985, he had no idea he was embarking on an enterprise that would change his life in ways both large and small. But there’s no telling what you’ll run into as a family physician in a rural, small-town community.
Perfect for anyone yearning for a simpler, slower pace of life, as well as fans of Dr. Larimore’s popular Bryson City series, The Best Medicine is a tender and insightful collection of stories chronicling one young doctor’s passage from inexperience to maturity as a physician, husband, father, and community member. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warm-hearted and hot-headed, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with warmth, love, and humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll wish Dr. Larimore was your doctor.
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Finding More : Real Life Stories Worth Telling
$14.99Add to cartIntroduction (by Rico Tice)
1. Katie | “I Knew I Still Hadn’t Found It”
2. Larry | “I Wanted The Evidence”
3. Caroline | “The Religious People I Knew Were Hypocrites”
4. Jason | “I Thought Christianity Was A White Man’s Religion”
5. Drew | “I Started Shouting Abuse At The Speaker”
6. Rick | “It Just Didn’t Make Sense”
7. Deb | “I Started Reading The Bible As I Got High”
8. Nicky | “I Was Scared Of How Life Would Change”
9. David | “I Knew I Had To Do Something To Get My Life Together”
10. Rachel | “I Thought Christians Were Stupid Bigots”
11. Kateryna | “I Became A Christian… And Then It
All Went Downhill”
Find Your More (by Rico Tice)Additional Info
Most of us wonder: is there something more to life?Finding More tells the stories of eleven people who asked that question, and found the answer.
These fascinating life stories introduce you to people from all kinds of backgrounds who became Christians when they encountered the only One who gives us more: Jesus Christ. As their stories unfold, you’ll be shown who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.
This is an ideal book to give to guests on a Christianity Explored course, or to show friends what they might stand to gain by investigating Jesus for themselves. Whoever they are and whatever their background, this book will have someone they relate to or a story which intrigues them and it will show them that Jesus’ message is for everyone.
Is there something more to life? It’s time to find out.
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I Write For Jesus
$14.99Add to cartButtercup Media
These short stories of love, faith and belief in our Savior Jesus Christ are written for all Christians. Neal once a month reads a story to the congregation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon, Texas, In Turkey, Texas his stories have been shared in monthly bible study groups consisting of many faiths including Baptist, Methodist and Chirch of Christ. Neal shares his readings not only in these churches but also many out of state.
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Thieves Of The Sky
$12.99Add to cartWhen I started thinking about my poetry book I decided to write about things that I love and enjoy so much. I feel for poems come out right and enjoyable the poet has to be genuine and true about her feelings and what to write about and word must come from the heart. Also the vocabulary and expressions used must reflect a mastery of the language to choose the most suitable words that will be great match perfect for each situation, that is a skill and a gift that God had blessed me with an I am thankful for that. I have also chosen my subjects and situations based on the simple things in life that people enjoy and find it close to their hearts because I believe that when it comes to poetry the simpler the better. I have also written about a range of topics to make it exciting and give the reader the experience and enjoy different situations and reflections, after all variety is the spice of life. Some of the topics that I picked for my reflections and poems were included animals, nature, cultures and values, and faraway places. I am a huge animal lover and you will feel that throughout this book, I spend a lot of my time looking at them, watching animals and wildlife shows, going to zoos and aquariums. The animal world that shares our planet, there is so much beauty and serenity in connection with nature and learn many lessons in struggle, hard work, and motherhood. However, not everything in the animal kingdom is rosy fairy tales of beautiful fur, colorful feathers, and fluffy cubs, there are also a lot of savagery, blood, and cruel fight for survival. I felt to covey that world as it is just like it takes place in nature in a very unique way that hasn’t been described before that that reader will find interesting and amusing. In “”Thieves of the Sky,”” “”Dracula of the Jungle,”” “”I smell Blood,”” “”Gentle Giants,”” and “”Racing the Wind”” I spoke of the beauty and of heartwarming sights and discipline of these animals, but at the same time I uncovered their schemes and manipulation in stalking their Prays and tearing them apart in cruel and bloody manner as a mean of survival and domination of the strong over the venerable. In a related topic, but also a matter of principle I wanted to make my voice heard to add that to the many calls and protests against the brutality and savagery oh bullfighting in Spain and other places. The torture and sedition that is inflicted on that poor creature is beyond comprehension. I wanted to portray that in an imaginativ
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Italian Catholic Divorce
$15.99Add to cartThis book is a collection of short stories of travel, adventure, and growing up as an Italian Catholic. The author tells stories of her great grandparents that came to America, and how it was literally murder getting out of Sicily. Coming from being poor peasants in Italy, America promised to provide the family with the opportunities to become wealthy aristocrats, even if one had to bootleg whiskey to do it. Shocked by the faith-shaking realization that nuns were actually human beings underneath all that garb, she was still hopeful that the pope would be coming to dinner after she purchased the best china available. With some Italian traditions that just wouldn’t die and too many relatives that did, Annette relates stories of their lives and deaths with wit and humor.
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Cant Help Myself
$15.99Add to cartPeople often ask Richard T. Vander Vaart, “What is it like to be a minister?” In response he tells stories of his ministry experiences. Eventually, these stories were written down and collected into Can’t Help Myself, a series of daily devotions created to help readers reflect upon their lives during the month of December.
The devotions in this book are complemented with beautiful photography to encourage deeper meditation, thoughtful discovery, and exploration of the scriptures. Some stories are humorous, some are serious, and some are whimsical, but all are told in a rich writing style and based in the love and compassion of God’s Word.
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Soul Bare : Stories Of Redemption By Emily P Freeman Sarah Bessey Trillia N
$20.00Add to cartHonesty, authenticity and vulnerability. You want to be a person who reflects these qualities. But sometimes it’s just hard to reveal your deepest hardships and struggles. How are Christians supposed to have hope and experience wholeness amidst personal challenges and failures? The women and men of Soul Bare not only intimately understand the risks of exposure, but they are also willing to share their most poignant and painful moments with you. Soul Bare features contributions from the best of today’s influential young writers, including Emily P. FreemanTrillia NewbellHolley GerthSeth HainesJennifer Dukes Leeand many more Soak in these powerful reflections, and you will find your own soul soothed. If you need to experience beauty in the brokenness of real life laid bare, this book is for you.
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Poetic Short Stories
$23.49Add to cartThis book will inspire you to think and act differently by introducing you to a unique form of poetry called, “Poetic Short Stories”. Each metaphorical verse will ebb and flow through your heart and penetrate the very depth of your soul.
The reader will feel inspired, enlightened, and free to discuss the content and messages throughout each poetic story with family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and others.
Moreover, this book is a compilation of life’s similar experiences, yet unique to each individual. If you find yourself thinking, wow…this is me or I know someone like the character reflected, then, this book has achieved one of its many purposes which is to stretch the reader to love deeper, laugh heartily, listen actively, think carefully, reflect often, meditate daily, communicate honestly, and most of all to act fairly.
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Poetic Short Stories
$12.49Add to cartThis book will inspire you to think and act differently by introducing you to a unique form of poetry called, “Poetic Short Stories”. Each metaphorical verse will ebb and flow through your heart and penetrate the very depth of your soul.
The reader will feel inspired, enlightened, and free to discuss the content and messages throughout each poetic story with family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and others.
Moreover, this book is a compilation of life’s similar experiences, yet unique to each individual. If you find yourself thinking, wow…this is me or I know someone like the character reflected, then, this book has achieved one of its many purposes which is to stretch the reader to love deeper, laugh heartily, listen actively, think carefully, reflect often, meditate daily, communicate honestly, and most of all to act fairly.
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Journeys Of Jessica
$10.99Add to cartFrom Introduction:
….Do you know what a journey is? It is a trip that takes you from one place to another. A journey can be a process of development or movement, or a gradual passing from one situation to another….I am glad you joined us as we go through this series of stories. These stories will allow us to get a better understanding of Jessica as she starts her journey, and is made aware of her natural and spiritual heritages. We will travel with Jessica as she moves forward on the journeys of her life. I hope you enjoy the trip. -
Walk With Me
$12.99Add to cartPerhaps you feel your testimony isn’t worth sharing. Think again. In a world filled with megachurch preachers, complicated theologies, and distortions of the good news of Jesus, what can a down-to-earth faith look like?
“Daddy loved to fish. This particular afternoon found me with him at one of the ponds close to our camp house out in the Walker community just off the Transport Cemetery Road. I was at an age where playing on the sandy bank with a stick was every bit as entertaining as fishing.
Making a little too much noise resulted in a plea to be quiet, but he still kept fishing. I went on playing. The nearby minnows would dart in the shallows right along with dad’s patience when I would stamp my feet. He asked me to stop, and he kept on fishing.
Maybe I took it as a challenge. I’m not sure now what was going through my head, but in a glaring display of the restlessness of a child, I had to slap my foot on that bank one more time. As he started toward me I knew I’d gone too far.
I’d made a number of mistakes that afternoon, what was one more? I ran. Up the hill and away from certain doom I went. Not even halfway up the hill, terror took over when I realized he was right behind me. Like a scene from an educational program where a lion is chasing a baby deer, you knew it was not going to end well, and the narrator was going to be talking about how it was nature’s way. Man, did I feel sorry for that deer…”
Walk With Me is a collection of stories and observations meant to encourage faith, examine your hope, and even laugh.
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Answering The Call
$15.99Add to cartGrace on Wings, the only charity air ambulance in the United States, was founded in 2006 when a group of volunteers responded to God’s call on their lives. Since then, the ministry has served 271 patients in crisis from a medical emergency. This book shares their stories and some of the amazing patient transport stories. On a deeper level, it challenges all readers to hear and answer God’s call to love and serve others. “I was most captivated by the stories of the patients helped by the Grace on Wings ministry. Countless times while reading the book, I was reminded of the friends who helped the paralytic go through the roof of a house to be healed by Jesus. Dr. Milstead and his team are the friends in that story.” Rev. Dan McNerney, Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship “I remember well the day Hal presented to me and our senior lender. The deep passion oozed out of him. The love of Jesus and commitment to this ministry was compelling.” Karen Miller, President and CEO, The Farmers Bank “Answering the Call tells the wonderful story of friends who heard God’s call to go beyond the usual, beyond the normal way of life, into an exciting and unique way of serving the Lord and helping people who desperately need help. Jim Milstead shares the challenges, the responses, and the blessings of God as the Grace on Wings team steps forward in faith to do the seemingly impossible. This book is a great read, as it turns our personal thoughts into how we too can answer the call and do the impossible with God’s leading.” Donna Thomas, Christian Vision Ministries For more information or to make a flight request, call 1.877.75.GRACE, find Grace on Wings on Facebook, or visit the ministry website at www.graceonwings.org.
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Village Hours : Over 27000 Ronald Blythe Titles Sold
$23.99Add to cartBritain’s best loved rural writer chronicles the progress of the seasons in the Stour valley village where he has lived and worked among artists, writers, farmers and, increasingly, commuters. For all the changes in the contemporary countryside, timeless qualities remain and both are captured here with a poet’s understanding and imagination. The year takes its shape from the seasons of nature and the feasts and festivals of the Christian year. Each informs and illuminates the other in this loving celebration of nature’s gifts and neighbourly friendship. Literature, poetry, spirituality and memory all merge to create an exquisite series of stories of our times. These short essays first appeared in the Word From Wormingford column, a popular back page feature of the Church Times for almost twenty years.
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Yellow Leaves : A Miscellany
$23.00Add to cartIn these original essays, short stories, and poems, the beloved Frederick Buechner reflects on the moments of transcendence in the midst of his daily existence. In a myriad of commonplace activities, he finds the presence of the divine, and he elegantly describes these persons, events, and observations, nimbly transporting readers into these realities. With his masterly crafted prose, Buechner edifies, inspires, and offers a timeless model for approaching our human experience.
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Lost Chords : The Parish Choir Tries Its Best
$14.49Add to cartHere are 23 new stories, written with characteristic affection and wit, which will greatly entertain Reg’s loyal and eager readers. Bellowing basses, lead singers at least a line ahead of everyone else, temperamental organists, mildewing sheet music and fusty robes – welcome to the world of the local church choir. There is no better observer of the volatile relations between the clergy, the choir, the organist and the congregation than Reg Frary who has seen it all in almost seventy years’ first hand experience of sitting in the choir stalls Sunday by Sunday. This is an ideal Christmas gift for anyone who sings in an amateur choir (and the more amateur, the better).
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Bookmans Tale
$23.99Add to cart“Ronald Blythe has spent his life among the artists and writers of his native Suffolk. His books, especially the bestselling “”Akenfield””, have given East Anglia a distinctive literary voice. Here we accompany Ronald through the lanes of Constable country, we observe him in his study following his early morning writing routine, we meet John Clare, Traherne and countless other writers who continue to influence him, we join him in the ancient tradition of Anglican worship season by season, and luxuriate in the simple beauty of his ancient farmhouse and its garden, made by the artist John Nash. Literature, poetry, spirituality and memory all merge to create exquisite stories for our times.”
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Cabin In The Woods
$24.99Add to cartThis book is collection of true-life adventures with spiritual insights for young people. It focuses on the time the author’s parents moved his family to a rural Connecticut town called Cheshire. For the author, it was the adventure of a lifetime, and the things he learned about life and God were immeasurable.
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Cabin In The Woods
$15.99Add to cartThis book is collection of true-life adventures with spiritual insights for young people. It focuses on the time the author’s parents moved his family to a rural Connecticut town called Cheshire. For the author, it was the adventure of a lifetime, and the things he learned about life and God were immeasurable.
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Giggles N God
$12.49Add to cartAn unusual and entertaining blend of poet and story-teller, LadyJaye deftly draws the reader into a realm of spiritual illumination. A book chock-full of delightful short stories that just happen to rhyme, Giggles n God will leave no doubt of the true Author. This “meditation and journal of His tender mercies” will comfort, encourage, and inspire the seeker soul to a more intimate exposure of God’s love. Watch for future writings from exciting new author LadyJaye.
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What Hast Thou In The House
$14.99Add to cartHave you ever had an experience that you knew would be eternally etched in your heart? Reviewing yourself on video, watching one lit match in a darkened room, and chauffeuring a rat through town are examples of such moments that have carved memories for this writer. In What Hast Thou in the House, Patsy Burge pens short stories about inspirational moments from everyday life that have helped to shape her structural, spiritual, and carnal houses. She encourages us mentally to tour our houses as we read these thoughts from the heart and consider how our talents and possessions can be used in God’s service.
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Women Of Passions
$20.99Add to cartWomen of Passions: Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God is collection of remarkable true stories and inspirational writings leading the reader toward a powerful connection to the Heart of God. Twenty-six unique authors from various backgrounds and walks of life open their hearts with fresh perspectives on Passion for God, Passion for Family, and Passion for Ministry. Regardless of the reader’s age, background, or personal interests, the stories will lead each to their knees in prayer, to their feet in thanksgiving, or to the phone to share with their closest friends. An additional section is included for those suffering from chronic illnesses. Used as a devotional, shared in a small group setting, or picked up when there are only a few free minutes during a busy day, the reader is invited to press beyond their comfort zone to experience the unexplainably passionate love shared between a woman and her God. Jan Ross and Jeanice McDade make known their passion for the Lord and the Body of Christ as they spread the Good News through Heart of God International Ministries. In spite of their active involvement in world missions, they are Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God in their homes while serving in their local churches and communities. Jan is an ordained licensed minister; Jeanice is certified as a lay minister in women’s ministries and holds various Christian counseling certifications. As mothers of large, busy families, they both serve as short-term missionaries, do free-lance writing, and partner together to establish ongoing and ongrowing international evangelistic outreaches. They frequently minister to women’s groups and organizations, and speak at school chapel and missions services. Together they train and lead teams on international outreaches. God has taken these two ordinary women and has truly accomplished the extraordinary through hearts simply willing to serve. www.heartofgodinternational.com
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Tales And Prayers For New Life In Christ
$15.95Add to cartWhat is a story? Is it simple communication, a way to relay information about an event? Is there more to a story than that? In fact, stories are powerful. They not only inspire our imagination, but they also serve as a connection with our past, preserving core events in our history. Stories can create a feeling of community, bonding people together in a common history. They reveal truths to us that would otherwise remain hidden. Sometimes we cannot grasp a notion until it is revealed in a story. From the story of our birth to our newspaper obituary, stories are the fabric of our lives.
It is no wonder that Jesus taught us using parables, defined in the introduction as “simple translations of the unfathomable word of God into human language.” Like other stories in our lives, Jesus’ parables offer humanity hope and enlightenment. Consequently, stories have pervaded our worship of God, the master storyteller. Through sermons, prayers, and hymns, the grand tale of God’s relationship with humanity is retold every Sunday.
It is in this spirit that Tales and Prayers for New Life in Christ is given. Each story, complete with a synopsis, a link to the liturgical calendar, and a corresponding scripture, offers us a glimpse into the mystery of life and faith. These stories, including “Angie,” “Bullpen Mud,” and “A Vision of Peace,” can be used in sermons, small group discussions, or even as a complement to personal prayer and reflection. It is suitable for congregations, families, friends, and individuals. Let each tale lay down the foundation on which you create a story of your own.
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Guided By The Spirit
$14.99Add to cartThis book is filled with inspirational/Christian poetry, as well as stories relating to the Psalms in the Bible. It took the author a while to write them, but she sensed that God had wanted her to do this for a long time. At a young 74, she finally reached that pinnacle in her life and hopes that you will find these stories and poems inspiring, encouraging, and warm. If you do, then she has succeeded in her mission from God.
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Miracles : Receiving The Miracles Prepared For You
$14.99Add to cartGod desires to bring miracles into your life. Miracles prepared for you from the foundations of the earth are on their way to intercept you. Miracles are around us, in us, and through us. This book will inspire your faith, renew your hope, and capture your heart. Frank Damazio not only lays out a clear biblical teaching of miracles, but also true-life stories of miracles taken from his miracle journal.
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Fathers Stories For His Children
$12.49Add to cartThis is a series of stories for children in grades 5 to 9 written as a Christian reader to spark discussions not only in school but at home as well. The author is an educator and a retired United States Air Force officer who put these together for his children and grand children drawing from his experiences growing up and as an educator and military officer. Many of these stories deal with real life issues all kids face. The stories are grounded in Biblical principles and have Bible passages to look up for further study, learning and discussion.
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Doctors Who Followed Christ
$18.99Add to cartLearning how other believers have struggled and persevered, often against great opposition, to achieve noteworthy success in their labors provides incentive for our own walk with the Lord. This new companion book to Scientists of Faith provides the interesting and encouraging personal stories of 32 doctors and their faith in God. Along with illustrations is a brief overview of each person’s contribution in their field.
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Christmas Stories From Gainesberry Farm
$12.49Add to cartChristmas Stories from Gainesberry Farm is a collection of short Christmas stories that leads the reader into challenges of the human spirit and the mystery of God’s touch. Author W. Scott Lineberry developed these stories with family Christmas reading in mind as they are entertaining for both adults and children! Set on a central North Carolina farm and rooted in true events, each adventure resonates with the tension between human hardship, humorous relief, mystery, and encouragement. Christmas Stories from Gainesberry Farm is an extraordinary blend of reality, humanity, Divinity, and imagination that readers can identify with and cherish. Imagine being a camper and wandering into a spot in a seventy-acre forest and experiencing a Christmas Eve full of extraordinary surprises. . .
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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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Call To The Soul
$16.99Add to cartEach major life transition gives us a chance, Bankson proposes, “to name what we are here for.” Using mythical archetypes, biblical and personal stories, she presents a revealing six-stage soulwork cycle to help us find our calling. A valuable resource for people seeking to nurture their spiritual growth, individually, in groups, or with a spiritual director. Includes a format for a soulwork retreat.
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30 Days Of Love
$13.49Add to cartHow can you love when you might not know the true meaning? This simple four-letter word is easily defined without context. However, once context is added, it changes. For instance, is the love God had for the world the same as the love you have for home cooking? Is love for a spouse the same as love for a child? The purpose of this book is to explore 30 different types of love through 30 different entertaining scenarios. But be forewarned- because God inspired this book, it will invoke thought and divine revelation, so read it at a slow pace. This book guarantees moments of reflection and insight. Also, because of its 30 different and independent accounts of love through poetry and short stories, it is an easy read and the perfect travel book. Just remember life and love are choice driven, so choose 30 Days of Love, and you will not be disappointed.
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Muddy Shoes : A Ministry In The Mud And Dirt Of The Horsetracks
$17.99Add to cartThis inductive Bible study explores the character of women in the Old and New Testaments to see the relationship these women had with God. The in-depth twelve-week study examines events that revealed the strengths and weaknesses of women in the Bible so that those living today can learn from their obedience as well as from their mistakes. Many practical application questions are considered so students are challenged to grow stronger in their faith and in their walk with the Lord. The study provides a number of options for completing the lessons. The study also offers a reflection in Scripture to provide a time of worship as a conclusion to the daily lesson. When a group is meeting weekly to discuss the lessons, each student will benefit from the review discussions suggested in the accompanying leader’s guide.
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Rescuing The Raggedy Man
$15.49Add to cartHope for the Hurting Think of the term “homeless person,” and you’ll see him: the raggedy man. Reeking of alcohol and cigarette smoke. Hasn’t showered in weeks. Tattered old coat. Staggering down the sidewalk, clutching a bottle of cheap whiskey. Or maybe you see her. Mismatched clothes that others would have used for rags. Stringy, unwashed hair sticking out from under a dirty, knit stocking cap. Three kids, somewhere, from three different fathers. For more than four decades, in the name of Jesus Christ, the Rockford Rescue Mission has served compassion and generosity to raggedy people. Some look the part. But many more look like people you’d see every day. They’ve simply messed up, and life has unraveled. Hurting, hopeless, raggedy people walk among us-we just don’t see past their masks. They’re in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, and our churches. There even may be one in your mirror. If there’s a common theme to the many stories you’re about to read, it’s this: For all who hurt, there is great news. God is in the rescue business. He changes lives and gives hope where all seemed hopeless, even for raggedy people like us.
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He Paid The Price
$23.99Add to cartReal Stories About Real People! Jillian saw Jesus face to face. She saw a beautiful city where “With God, all things are possible!” Have you ever been afraid? Read about the day that Matthew danced with the angels and overcame his fear. Chantrea dreamed of marrying a prince. Instead, she suffered many hardships in Cambodia. See how God answered her prayers in the midst of trouble. Ruben thought there was no way out of his circumstances. God saved him from the hand of his enemies, and sent the angels to fight for him. Read about how God used Grandmaw Annie to bring love and joy to a group of children through the gift of music. Jesus told Dorothy special secrets. Learn Dorothy’s secret and how she told the truth. Discover how one boy became aware of God’s plan for his life, and how he found his special “spot.”
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52 Simple Ways To Make A Difference
$14.00Add to cartThis practical and inspiring book for general readers reminds us that the little things we do count, and offers concrete suggestions for small ways of making a difference. Says the author, “I always run into people who have the ‘well-what-could-I-do?’ attitude. But small things really do make a difference. The longer I live the more I realize that the small things really are the big things in the long run.”
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Finding Our Way Home
$10.99Add to cart1. The Gift Of Surrender, Of Being Ready To Choose
2. Reclaiming Our True Identity
3. Moving From The General To The Specific
4. Prayer
5. Created For Community
6. Being With And For The Suffering And The Excluded
7. Discerning Our Call, Our Piece Of God’s Dream
8. Managing Our Ambivalence
9. The Phoenix Factor
10. Real Power In Weakness
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These stories describe the radical journey of creating a life with purpose, hope, and belonging. In “Finding Our Way Home” Killian Noe draws from her experience as co-founder and program director at Samaritan Inns, an organization serving addicted and homeless men and women. Reading these stories can lead you to awareness of your own addictions and divine love, a journey that can lead you home. -
Truth Unplugged For Girls
$14.99Add to cartThis powerful book is filled with true-to-life stories of girls just like you, trying to figure out what’s right, what’s wrong, and how life should be lived. It addresses real-life situations like: What it means to have a good self-image; learning to be “you” and not some counterfeit, what happens when you really like a guy and the hormones kick in; being a good friend; the teen pregnancy trap; getting along with parents; winning over fear and anger; dealing with suicide; finding peace, love, and forgiveness; healing a broken heart; and letting God help you become the person He created you to be. Each story also comes with life insights–DOWNL0AD tells you what God has to soy about the situation in the story–TRUTH UNPLUGGED is a simple rule of thumb to help you stay on track and make good choices–POWER UP holds you accountable for your decisions and helps you see beyond the obvious–TRUTH LINK helps you start communicating with God honestly and clearly. TRUTH UNPLUGGED. Honest. In your face. Unfiltered. The Real Truth about Life. It’s important to know . . . and it’s waiting for you in the pages of this book!
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Ragman : And Other Cries Of Faith (Expanded)
$12.99Add to cartFirst published in 1984, and now newly revised and expanded, Ragman and Other Cries of Faith helped to establish Wangerin’s reputation as one of the most cutting-edge Christian writers on the market. It presents thirty-four interlocking “stories” in a variety of styles, ranging from gently reflective to incantatory. Together they embody a “story theology” that explores in fresh, powerful ways the meaning of faith, the persons of Christ, the community of faith, and the individual servant of faith. This collection interweaves short fiction, biblical stories, parables, autobiographical essays, prayers, meditations, poetry, drama, fable, and legend. The opening chapter, “Ragman” (still one of Wangerin’s most quoted writings), is a moving parable about Jesus encountered in a most unexpected place—as a rag seller on the streets of a modern city. For this new edition, the author has provided eleven new pieces, making this an all-new, updated definitive edition.
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Becoming One
$15.49Add to cartCan we ignore the commands and prayers of Jesus Christ and expect to get by with it? “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee … that the world may believe that thou hast sent me” (John 17:21). Becoming One is a peacemaker that will bind the body of Christ in love. Can an arm say, “I have no need of the foot”? If we reject and ignore the body of Christ, we reject Jesus! “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40). Becoming One has thirty-two dynamic poems and sixteen short stories. It also contains sixty-one reasons directed at opening fellowship and communication in the body of Christ! It will help in understanding doctrinal differences. Becoming One can help your relatives and your church. It will be a tool in your library to break boring, unproductive tradition and religious rituals. Becoming One will challenge every church in your community. If you are a peacemaker and want to be used, this is your tool. Becoming One also unravels the confusion of Pre-, Mid-, and Post- Tribulation raptures. It has insight into seven different raptures between the Resurrection and the Millennium.
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ABCs Of Life For Children And Adults
$22.99Add to cartAbolishing apathetic attitudes, Building biblical behavior patterns, and Choosing Christ-like character-The ABC’s of Life for Children and Adults depicts biblical principles and morals. Through a collection of ten short stories for children and ten essays for older readers, the author portrays values such as honesty, decency, and a strong work ethic. The author proposes that through reminding ourselves and teaching our children healthy attitudes and behavior, as Christians we can make a difference that will impact our world. In addition to the short stories and essays, the author includes a collection of Christian song lyrics and poetry. She concludes the book with a list of positive qualities entitled “ABC’s to Successful Living.”These are qualities the author encourages everyone reading her book to strive for daily.
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ABCs Of Life For Children And Adults
$14.99Add to cartAbolishing apathetic attitudes, Building biblical behavior patterns, and Choosing Christ-like character-The ABC’s of Life for Children and Adults depicts biblical principles and morals. Through a collection of ten short stories for children and ten essays for older readers, the author portrays values such as honesty, decency, and a strong work ethic. The author proposes that through reminding ourselves and teaching our children healthy attitudes and behavior, as Christians we can make a difference that will impact our world. In addition to the short stories and essays, the author includes a collection of Christian song lyrics and poetry. She concludes the book with a list of positive qualities entitled “ABC’s to Successful Living.”These are qualities the author encourages everyone reading her book to strive for daily.
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Wise Words : Family Stories That Bring The Proverbs To Life (Revised)
$15.00Add to cartAn easy-to-understand introduction to the hows and why of homeschooling for skeptical relatives. The author discusses the dangers, both physical and educational, of public education, the long respected practice of tutoring, and the Biblical mandate that holds parents responsible for the education of their children. Methods of homeschooling, resources for teaching materials, and legal issues are also addressed. Drawn from the author’s own experience of explaining her homeschooling decision to her friends and relatives, this down-to-earth book is both personal and anecdotal. Readers will find this book to be a very clear, concise, and practical resource!
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Best Thing I Ever Did For My Marriage
$15.99Add to cartMarriage has never been easy. But sometimes it takes surprisingly little to yield to infinite rewards. This eye-opening book by marriage experts Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby contains humorous and profound true stories of turning points in marriages. From brushing her teeth at a different sink to letting her husband finish his sentences, each woman’s story expresses the staggering impact that simple actions can have on marriages everywhere. More fulfilling relationships, expanded ministry opportunities and a more intimate walk with God await the readers of this book when they see how God’s best for their marriages may be just one small decision away.
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As I Walk
$13.49Add to cartChristians are faced with emotional turmoil, separations, conflicts, and tragedies on a daily basis. Yet, God’s interventions allow them to continue with the pursuit of joy. As we walk amidst these valley experiences, we have the assurance that God is with us. As I Walk displays the sorrows and the triumphs of Christian living. It demonstrates the agony of real issues of the heart as well as the power of God’s restorative interventions. This book will appeal to adult-aged Christians who desire to live more empowered lives for Christ as they deal with life’s difficulties. As I Walk will touch hearts and inspire readers. This collection will promote inner healing that comes only from a relationship with God.
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Sharing Visions
$22.95Add to cartThe Bible is filled with many familiar stories of mystical experiences — Moses and the burning bush, Samuel in the temple, the angel’s visit to Mary, and Paul’s Damascus road experience are just a few examples — and many modern Christians have equally powerful experiences of the Lord’s life-changing power and presence.
In this follow-up volume to Vision Stories, 84 contributors share their authentic, intensely personal accounts of encountering the divine, including visions, healing miracles, and answers to prayer. Each vignette manifests the indescribable joy, comfort, and peace we experience in God’s presence. And because each personal story also illustrates a scripture passage from Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary, Sharing Visions is an especially valuable resource for lectionary preaching. But even more, it’s inspiring reading for personal devotion and spiritual growth.
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Daughters Of Hope
$18.00Add to cartIn this deeply moving book, Kay Strom and Michele Rickett tell the stories if persecuted Christian women from around the globe. From Africa to the Middle East to Asia, they give voice to our sisters persevering under the yoke of oppression and injustice. Each section provides specific prayer points and practical action steps to equip us to respond.
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King Size Bed A Silk Tree And A Fry Pan
$15.99Add to cartBelieving that the wisdom acquired in a lifetime is as much a part of a family’s legacy as are all of its material possessions, Phyllis Dolislager uses stories from her family’s lives to illustrate what’s truly important to her and her husband. Following the Judeo-Christian tradition of an Ethical Will or a Last Will and Testament, she put together this spiritual document, her Testament, for her family. Stories of trusting God, helping others, as well as struggles faced, make this book meaningful not only to her family but to all who read it. “Touching, real, and brutally honest. This book is not for people looking only for the ‘sunny-side’ of life, but for those searching for meaning regardless of the emotional challenges that present themselves.” -David Russell Miller, Ph.D., Psychologist and Counselor “A wonderful heritage to leave to your children and grandchildren.” -Suzanne Kavgian, East Chicago Public Library “Love, faith, humor, and drama of a family. We consistently see the stabilizing hand of God . . . does not diminish life’s complexity, but rather it shows us how to come to terms with it.” -Rev. Richard D. Long, Lakeland Christian School “An inspiring collection of well-written stories filled with faith and an enduring trust in God.” -Jean E. Holmes, President, Florida State Association, The National League of American Pen Women “This Testament provided me with the understanding of why my parents did what they did, which, in turn, revealed the truths that they tried to teach me.” -Fredrick G. Dolislager, University of Tennessee, Environmental Risk Assessor
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Cat In The Pulpit
$16.99Add to cartCat lovers comprise a large share of our population! Although Christian literature abounds with devotional books for the general public, teachers, teens, children, mothers, etc., until now, cat lovers have been excluded. No longer is this true, for author Lois Sink offers Cat in the Pulpit, a collection of 101 devotions just for cat lovers. Each of these vignettes – true incidents in the life of Fluffy, her four-legged companion of ten years – is written in an easy, laid-back manner interspersed with humor, yet it sets forth a spiritual lesson the author has learned.
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My Love Song To Jesus
$13.49Add to cartThe main purpose of my writing this book is to let others know that there is a wonderful Jesus who still performs miracles today, if you will let Him into your heart and mind. If you don’t know Jesus as your personal Savior, this book gives some brief insights on how He has delivered my family and me over the years and tells you how you can ask Him into your life. These short stories (the miracles are true accounts) show what God has done and is still doing in my life and I want to tell others through this publication. I am not able to stand up and preach His Word, but I pray that this short booklet will teach others how to come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I wanted to express my love for Jesus in a way that maybe would make other people want to know Him. I just felt the need to have something not too in-depth or too long that you could give to a friend or family member who might need some words of encouragement.
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Lightly Goes The Good News
$20.95Add to cartEach challenging, inspiring, and to-the-point story is followed by a brief reflection that can be used as the basis for discussion or individual meditation. This book is an invaluable resource for preachers, religious educators, storytellers, adult study groups, and anyone interested in a unique approach to the biblical narrative.
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Tales Of Vandelite
$16.49Add to cartWelcome to the fantasy kingdom of Vandelite, a realm of adventure, allegory and symbolism. These are the stories of forbidden caverns and perilous pathways. They are the tales of adventurers who pursue the highest treasures of hope, healing, and a higher purpose.
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Dont Stop Laughing Now
$16.99Add to cartA sequel to She Who Laughs, Lasts, this book offers the same winning recipe, blending laughter and inspiration, to whip up a delicious blend of fun and faith for readers hungry for more. Contributors include a variety of male and female authors, the most hilarious of whom are Barbara Johnson, Patsy Clairmont, Chonda Pierce, and Becky Freeman.
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Seeing For Ourselves
$17.95Add to cartKaterina Whitley’s first book of biblical monologues, Speaking for Ourselves, was received with enthusiastic praise. Now she is back with another provocative collection of stories. In Seeing for Ourselves: Biblical Women Who Met Jesus, Whitley gives powerful voice to the New Testament women who met Jesus both before and after the Resurrection.
The women who speak in this collection include some we meet only in passing in the Bible. Among the women who tell their stories:
The woman at the well; The adulterous woman who was nearly stoned to death; Cleopas’ wife whom Jesus may have met on the road to Emmaus; The woman who touched Jesus’ cloak in order to be healed; Mary and Martha; Phoebe; Prisca; Pilate’s wife; The bride at the wedding of Cana.
As in her first volume, the book includes references to the biblical passages along with study questions, making this an excellent book for group study.
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Stories For The Heart 3
$16.99Add to cartReaders will continue to cherish the uplifting stories found in this third collection of Stories for the Heart, formerly released as Stories for a Kindred Heart. These touching selections-divided into the topics of friendship, encouragement, love, inspiration, family, memories, life, and faith-honor togetherness and celebrate relationships nurtured by time, laughter, and tears. Contributors include many of today’s most loved and respected Christian communicators. This treasury of more than one hundred tender stories satisfies the deep longing each of us has to have our heart entwined with another’s.
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Fireside Stories On Faith Family And Friendship
$19.99Add to cartTimeless tales of inspiration, drawn from author Mary Hollingsworth’s personal experiences, as well as the writings of other Christian authors — both classic and contemporary — and from the lives of everyday, ordinary Christians. These real-life accounts of faith, hope, and love will inspire and challenge readers long after the firelight fades.
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Speaking For Ourselves
$19.95Add to cartThere are many powerful women in the Bible, but their descriptions are almost always tantalizingly brief. If they had a chance to tell their own stories in their own voices, what would they have said? Basing her interpretation of these women on extensive research, Katerina Whitley puts herself in their shoes, giving today’s listeners a fuller understanding of each of their stories. The women explored include: the Virgin Mary, Miriam, Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, and more. Study questions follow each woman’s story.
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My Souls Been Anchored
$19.99Add to cartRev. Beecher Hicks Jr. knows that great preaching and great storytelling go hand in hand. He believes in the power of imagination to teach us about God and about life, and he knows that nothing can spark the imagination like a story well told. In My Soul’s Been Anchored, he presents vivid portrayals of the biblical truth shining through people he has known and experiences he has had.
Family, friends, church members, neighbors. . .well-loved faces peer from these pages. In their warm humanity they illustrate simple, profound lessons that touch us all. You’ll meet “Uncle Mugga,” a woman poor in money but rich in love for neighborhood children. Reverend Jones, whose dentures flew out over the pupil in mid-prayer. Mother Jackson, everybody’s mother at Second Baptist Church. Wilson McCray, who ran his shoes off praising God. Each person is a unique, creative snapshot — sometimes funny, sometimes poignant — of a living faith that helps us overcome obstacles, love God and each other more effectively, and make this world a better place.
Dr. Hicks’ stories read the way his sermons preach — full of life, feeling, and beauty. My Soul’s Been Anchored captures in print the oral tradition of the great African-American preachers — the cadences, the rhythms, the passion, the urgency. And the vision. Dr. Hicks says, “This is a time to rise above our limitations and set our sights on those things that the world believes are beyond us.” He encourages us to reach for purpose, to put our faith in motion, to never give up on our potential or God’s promises. Here is storytelling at its finest from a gifted writer and preacher, with universal truths that speak to every culture.
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Stories For The Heart
$17.00Add to cartNourish your soul and nurture your spirit with this treasury of tales rooted in God’s Word. All your favorite authors, from Max Lucado to Kay Arthur, Billy Graham to Alice Gray, James Dobson to Chuck Swindoll, share uplifting stories and poems about love, compassion, family, virtue, and more. This collection will encourage your heart, inspire your faith, and move you to laughter and to tears.
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Sheltering The Jews
$23.00Add to cartFrom the riveting testimonies and files housed at Yad Vashem, Holocaust historian Mordecai Paldiel presents dozens of stories of the circumstances and odds facing Jews inside Nazi-dominated Europe and those who would help them. Highlighting the aid and assistance of non-Jews, Paldiel demonstrates that the awesome efficiency of the Nazi death machine did not rule out heroism by ordinary people, in spite of risks. Stories and photos focused on conditions of sheltering, movement of people across borders, passing as a gentile, rescues of children, and dangers of detection epitomize the radical altruism, courage, and ingenuity that helped some Jews to survive the darkest moment in history.
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From The Fathers Heart
$15.99Add to cart133 Pages/115 Letters Of Varying Topics
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From the Father’s Heart a glimpse of God’s nature and waysThese intimate messages are written as letters from our heavenly Father. They are meant to be read aloud to help you more fully experience His reality-to become attuned to His thoughts and emotions.
Allow these letters to sensitize your spirit to the heart of your God so that, being touched by His presence, and quickened by His love, you may find the joy of knowing your Father…
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Lectionary Stories Cycle A
$14.95Add to cartAll these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears.
Here is a collection of 40 stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle A. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions.
Very often the story offers a surprise, an ironic twist or reversal as in the parables of Jesus. The collection will assist the lectionary preacher. Although created for adults, the stories appeal to children and youth.
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Lectionary Stories Cycle C
$13.95Add to cartAll these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears.
Here is a collection of 40 stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle C. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions.
Very often the story offers a surprise, an ironic; twist or reversal as in the parables of Jesus. The collection will assist the lectionary preacher. Although created for adults, the stories appeal to children and youth.
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Stories For Telling
$13.99Add to cartWell-known storyteller William White here retells sixty fascinating stories and folktales, ideal for use in Christian preaching and teaching, at home, and at camps and retreats. The stories help communicate the gospel message by presenting issues of love and compassion, sin and grace, wisdom and foolishness, friendship and fidelity.
