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This is the story of Naaman, a military commander in the Syrian army. He would be unknown to us but for the grace of Israel’s God reaching out to him. Why God touched this man and drew him to Himself is a mystery.2 Kings 15:1-19 reveals the missionary heart of God for the nations. It shows us how God pursues those he loves and orchestrates circumstances to bring them to Himself. Naaman did not seek Israel’s God but God sought Him and won his heart and devotion. Naaman’s conversion reminds us that God can break the proudest heart. It shows us that God makes himself known even to those ...

What does the Bible teach about life in the womb? What value does God place on the life of the unborn child? What is the work of God in the life of the fetus? Does God's love for me begin at birth or is there evidence of His love from the time of conception? This simple study examines what the Bible has to say about the value God places on life in the womb.

There is a race marked out for every believer. That race is not always an easy one. There will be obstacles on the path and tamptations to overcome. Hebrews 12:1-3 is an inspiration to those who desire to walk in obedience to the call of God on their lives. Here in these simple verses we are reminded of men and women who have gone before us testifying to the power and faithfulness of the Lord God who leads us in the race. We are challenged to watch out for the obstacles and hindrances on the path before us and encouraged to consider the Lord Jesus as our example and inspiration.

Simon of Cyrene is an obscure Bible character who had a tremendous role to play at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. Three out of the four gospels mention his name and the fact that he carried the cross of Jesus, but there is little else known about him.Hidden in the few verses of Scripture mentioning his name are some interesting details about the work that Jesus carried out that day. Simon’s role was not only to minister to the Lord Jesus by carrying the cross but also to show us something about the work He accomplished that day. The goal of this short study on the person of Simon ...

Psalm 127:1-2 speaks powerfully to a hard working people who find themselves living as if everything depends on their efforts. It challenges those who toss and turn on their beds at night trying to find human solutions to the problems they face. It is a reminder to us that the God who created us is also active in the events of our daily lives. These two verses encourage us to pause for a moment in the busyness of our lives to remind ourselves that the God who created us and allows our circumstances is also working to accomplish His purposes in us.

Exodus 4:21 is the word of God to Moses as he prepared to return to Egypt after forty years in the wilderness. God called him to an impossible task but He also equipped him to do what could not be done in human strength. Walking in the power of God, however, would prove to be more difficult than Moses had anticipated. It required facing his fears, persevering through great difficulty, disappointment and perplexing questions.This verse has many important lessons to teach all of us who want to walk in the power of God and use the gifts He has given. I trust it will be an encouragement and ...

This is a commentary on the Parable fo the Lost Sheep as told by Jesus in Luke 15:3-7. In reality it is a revelation of God's heart for those who have struggled in their faith, fallen into sin or who have found themselves out of fellowship with His people. The parable is not so much about a lost sheep as it is about a shepherd and what He does to find that sheep and restore it to the fold. In this Shepherd, we find a powerful example of what God expects of us as His people as we rub shoulders with the lost sheep of our day.

Begin feeling more balanced and connected with just a few simple daily practices. Even if stress and overwhelm have shaped your story for years, they don’t have to define what comes next. Maybe you’ve been stuck in survival mode, feeling disconnected from yourself and everything that once felt steady. You’re not alone. Many of us are carrying more than we were meant to—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But it’s never too late to feel safe in your body again.

JUST A YOUNG KING WITH HIS LOVE ON A FOREVER JOURNEY.................

Is the Faith You Profess Really Yours? Are you * Trying to go to heaven on someone else's shoulders? * Living by someone else's standard? * Believing someone else's beliefs? * Using someone else'se gifts? * Maintaining someone else's traditions? * Depending on someone else's strength? It is possible to live off someone else's faith, and all too often we accept Christianity as a packaged deal rather than a personalized commitment. Is your faith a second hand faith, or is the faith you profess really yours?

William Borden was extraordinary in almost every sense. Born into wealth and privilege, he could have chosen to live a life of luxury and ease. Instead, he surrendered it all for a life of service to Christ. Borden of Yale is the riveting account of a man who exemplified what it means to be fully committed to God. William Borden was a visionary, a trailblazer, and an inspiration for all who seek to follow Jesus Christ. This is not just a book; it's an invitation to reevaluate what truly matters and to live wholeheartedly for the Lord.

Bo Tully is the sheriff of Blight County, Idaho, where law enforcement is usually pretty mundane: tracking down truants running away from school, picking up country boys who've had a few too many beers. But Tully gets a little more than the country norm when an ex-con calls with the startling news that there's a corpse draped across one of his fences.

Sharply observant and wickedly funny, E.F. Benson's six Mapp and Lucia novels satirize the upper-middle-class social climbers in 1920s and '30s rural England. Games of bridge and cups of tea fuel hilarious gossip and vindictive plots a-plenty. It is a masterfully sustained spotlight on the minutiae of village life - a clever and ultimately heartwarming series that seems tailor-made for audio. This second volume contains the second three books.

A fresh history of the West grounded in the lives of mixed-descent Native families who first bridged and then collided with racial boundaries. Often overlooked, there is mixed blood at the heart of America. And at the heart of Native life for centuries there were complex households using...

"Happily Ever After" wasn't supposed to come with a do-over option. But when my husband of 20 years packs up and heads for greener pastures, and my son heads away to college, that's exactly what my midlife becomes. A do-over. This time, though, I plan to do things differently. Age is just a number, after all, and at 40 I'm ready to carve my own path. Eager for a fresh start, I make a somewhat unorthodox decision and move to a tiny town in the Sierra foothills.

She thought she’d found her happily ever after. But darkness never disappears—it waits in the shadows. In the final chapter of the Hours trilogy, Lauren is no longer running. She’s done surviving quietly. She’s done being hunted. The force that has tormented her for years feeds on fear and trauma—but Lauren has learned its weakness. Stronger, sharper, and unwilling to be a victim again, she is ready to fight back. To end the darkness once and for all, Lauren must make an unthinkable choice: betray the people she loves and become the one thing it never expected—someone who isn’t afraid.

In this riveting personal account, an authentic American hero relives the perils and triumphs of eight harrowing patrols aboard one of America's most successful World War II submarines. Courageous deeds and terror-filled moments - as well as the endless hard work of maintaining and operating a combat sub - are vividly recalled in Calvert's candid portrait.

For famed cinematographer, adventurer, and mountaineer David Breashears, the terrifying experiences on Mount Everest during the deadly 1996 season became the defining moment of his life. By 1995, Breashears had already twice reached Mt. Everest's summit. Then he faced the greatest challenge of his life: to scale the 29,028-foot peak while hauling a giant IMAX camera to film the documentary Everest.

Devotions to help you discover the joy of knowing God's purpose for your life and the deep satisfaction of following His plan. How can you rest in the truth that God has a purpose for you, a purpose He promises to fulfill? How can you know you are following God's will? In this yearlong...