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You Were Made for Connection We all crave relationships that go deeper than surface-level conversations and social media likes. We want people who truly see us, walk with us, and stay—even when life gets messy. That longing isn’t random. It’s woven into who you are. And it’s part of a bigger story. In When Friendship Feels Hard, Amber Albee Swenson shares a refreshing perspective on friendship—one rooted in God’s original design for how people are meant to care for and strengthen one another. Through honest reflections and real-life stories, you’ll discover practical steps to ...

Sometimes life feels like one long true-crime story. People betray. Power corrupts. Innocence gets lost. And you’re left wondering where justice is or if redemption is possible. That ache you feel for things to be made right isn’t new. It’s been part of the human story since the beginning. True Crimes of the Bible 2 explores the raw, real struggles people have faced for centuries—jealousy, abuse, deception, revenge—and reveals something astonishing: a God who doesn’t turn away from the mess but enters it with mercy. This isn’t a book about religion. It’s about hope. About a ...

There’s a lot of talk these days about self-care. We’re encouraged to get outside, take time for ourselves, or listen to a podcast—whatever we need to care for our minds and bodies. While it’s important to care for our mental and physical health, too often we overlook the care of our souls. And the truth is, without soul care, there is no self-care. There’s nothing that comes even remotely close to the care of our souls. Our physical bodies die, and all our efforts at taking care of them expire. But our souls live on for eternity. Soul Care: Nurturing Your Spiritual Wellness, ...

Prepare to be stunned, shocked, illuminated, and amazed. The Paradigm will reveal secrets and mysteries taking place all around you and show you what you never could have imagined. Jonathan Cahn, who caused an international stir with his New York Times best-selling book The Harbinger, will take you from the ancient Middle East to the news of the modern world on a journey you will never forget. As you open up The Paradigm, his most explosive book yet, you may never see your world the same way again.

You’re not the first Christian to feel out of place, to wonder how you’re supposed to follow God in a godless culture. Generations of believers have walked your path. Others have lived in the tension of their times. Many, like you, have felt torn. In this powerful book by Dr. Bruce Becker, you’ll discover how you can live with hope and make a difference in a world that’s passing away while keeping your heart focused on the one that will never end. A great resource for personal use or group studies, this book explores biblical examples of those who made the tough choice to follow God...

You’re not where you want to be. You’re facing situations you don’t want to face. And none of it seems to make any sense. God understands. God cares. And best of all . . . God’s on it. Need convincing? Meet the prophet Daniel. He spent most of his life in exile, lived at the mercy of egotistical kings, and faced constant persecution for trying to live out his faith. But Daniel’s story shows us how to trust God, live our lives for God, and even find peace in a confusing and chaotic culture. That’s what you’ll discover in this book by Jeremy Mattek. Find out how you can rest in ...

A Reason for Hope is a collection of prayers and messages by Pastor Mark Jeske that will remind you of the guarantee of heaven that you have through Jesus. These readings, including A Better World Is Coming, Guaranteed: Life After Death, and What Will Heaven Be Like? will help you find assurance in God’s promises and look forward to a life with him eternally.

Life can feel like too much. Always on. Always scrolling. Always trying to keep up. You tell yourself to “push through,” but inside, you’re running on empty. There’s a better way. Beyond Burnout is an honest, practical guide to finding the rest you’ve been craving. In short, down-to-earth chapters, Pastor Mike Novotny and Dr. Bruce Becker share how ancient rhythms of life—modeled by Jesus himself—can bring peace, balance, and hope back into your everyday life. This isn’t another self-help formula. It’s about discovering: How to breathe again in a culture that never stops. ...

Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical scholarship means for personal faith. Now, in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg addresses the yearnings of those who want a fully contemporary faith that welcomes rather than oppresses our critical intelligence and openness to the best of historical scholarship. Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new faith in Christ, one that is critical and, at the same time, sustaining.

The ancient historian Josephus is key to a proper understanding of the time of Christ and the early church era. This recording, an abridged paraphrase of two Josephus histories, will transport you back in time to the period 37 B.C. to A.D. 70, from the time Herod took Jerusalem to become "King of the Jews," to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and its temple.

You’re under attack—even if you don’t know it. The devil isn’t a myth or metaphor. He’s real, he’s ruthless, and he’s targeting you. His greatest weapon? Convincing the world he doesn’t exist. As belief in Satan plummets, his influence quietly grows—and most people are completely unprepared. When the Devil Attacks pulls back the curtain on the enemy’s playbook. From Eden to Revelation, it exposes how Satan twists truth, exploits weakness, and turns what’s right into ruin. But you don’t have to be a victim. God has equipped you with everything you need to fight back...

As the modern church struggles to find a place of relevancy for a new generation that already has massive demands on its time and attention, more and more young people raised in the church are leaving it - failing to find the answers to their questions. Join authors Dr. Jason Lisle and Tim Chaffey as they put forth a case against an old-earth interpretation of Scripture. A comprehensive biblical, theological, and scientific critique of old-earth creationism, the book presents its compelling testimony in layman's terms to create a powerful debate that leads to unquestionable truth.

You’re never alone—and always loved! Loneliness—it can stem from digital connections, the loss of a spouse, self-isolation, family rifts, or even feeling alone in a crowd. We’ve all wrestled with loneliness at times . . . but you don’t have to stay trapped in it. Learn how to exchange your loneliness for a life of deeper, more satisfying relationships with this book by Mike Novotny. God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him, resting and rejoicing in his never-ending love. But loneliness robs you of this joy and keeps you isolated from others. This book gives you ...

What if the Apostle Andrewchanged the world more than you ever imagined? History remembers Peter as the rock, John as the beloved, and Paul as the missionary to the Gentiles. But Andrew—the first called, the quiet brother, the faithful bridge-builder—carried the Gospel farther than any of them dared to dream. From the restless fishing villages of Galilee to the frozen steppes of Scythia, from the cosmopolitan streets of Antioch to his final martyrdom in Greece, Andrew’s journey reveals the untold story of how Christianity truly became a global faith. In this sweeping historical novel,...

Why would someone risk his safety, destroy his schedule, and become dirty and bloody to help a needy person of another race and social class? And why would Jesus tell us "Go and do likewise"? Like the wounded man on the Jericho road, there are needy people in our path- the widow next door, the family strapped with medical bills, the homeless man outside our place of worship. God call us to be ministers of mercy to people in need of shelter, assistance, medical care, or just friendship.

Discover the untold story of the New Testament’s most reluctant hero. Caught between his Greek father’s world and his Jewish mother’s faith, young Timothy never expected to become one of early Christianity’s most trusted leaders. When the apostle Paul arrives in Lystra, everything changes. Follow Timothy’s extraordinary journey from uncertain teenager to Paul’s most beloved disciple. From dangerous missionary journeys to confronting false teachers, watch as this unlikely hero overcomes his fears to help spread the gospel across the Roman Empire. “Timothy: Paul’s Son in ...

Scandal. Murder. Adultery. Forgiveness. Faith. Hope. It’s all included in the true crimes found in the pages of the Bible. But unlike your favorite true crime show, these dark deeds not only reveal the devastating consequences of sin but also the unrelenting power of God’s grace. Explore some of Scripture’s most shocking tales of corruption, violence, confession, and redemption in this book by Dr. Bruce Becker. From Cain’s fratricide to Paul’s complicity in a public execution, you’ll investigate cases of horrific sin and extravagant grace as you uncover the truth of God’s ...

In the summer of 1928, sixteen-year-old Minka was looking forward to a sewing class picnic. This would be a rare chance to put aside farm chores, don a pretty dress, and enjoy an outing with other girls. It would be a day to remember. And it was - but not in the way Minka had dreamed. Cornered by a stranger in the woods, the young girl was assaulted. Minka still believed that the stork brought babies; she would not discover for months that she was pregnant.

Exhausto… Fragmentado… confuso… rendido. Así es como mucha gente describe su propio bienestar mental y emocional en estos días. Tal vez te puedas identificar con esta descripción. Tal vez como muchos otros, tu vida interior se siente como una pequeña flama tratando de no apagarse en medio del viento. Dios te entiende. Él sabe en donde tú te encuentras en este momento de tu vida y quiere ayudarte a encontrar la sanación y la plenitud para que te sientas renovado y te goces en él. En este libro de la Dra. Jennifer Londgren encaja la sabiduría de la biblia, principios prácticos...