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Have you ever noticed how easy it is to agree with the Bible-and still live like you're the exception? God can speak. Jesus can save. Grace can be real. But when Scripture gets uncomfortable, suddenly you start editing. You're not tearing pages out. You're just quietly marking out certain truths by how you live.

Coasting feels comfortable until you realize it's costing you everything. You weren't built to settle, to grind through the motions, to let fear and exhaustion call the shots. But somewhere along the way, you got stuck. Stuck in routine. Stuck in expectations. Stuck in a version of yourself that plays it safe instead of stepping fully into who you were meant to be. This book is your invitation to grab another gear. To stop waiting. To start moving. To rediscover the strengths, passions, and relationships that make life rich and meaningful. Because your life isn't meant to be endured.

Remarkable missions require remarkable teams. Vision, passion, and talent alone are never enough. Every mission that truly matters-whether in business, nonprofit work, or the local church-rises or falls on the health of the team carrying it. In "Reaching for Remarkable", team expert and Slingshot Group CEO Tim Foot reveals why teams-not heroes-are the true drivers of lasting impact. Drawing from decades of experience with thousands of organizations, he uncovers the consistent patterns that move teams from merely functional to truly remarkable.

Sacramental conversion and salvation is a false gospel which is ubiquitous in the Catholic, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, Episcopalian, Anglican and many more churches. The apostle Paul is falsely proof-texted and caricatured as teaching conversion, regeneration, and salvation by sacraments while biblical consideration of his pre-conversion life as a ritualistic Jewish Pharisee is willfully neglected.

Meeting Jesus: 10 Stories That Change Everything invites you into ten unforgettable encounters between ordinary people and the most extraordinary person who's ever lived. From skeptics and sinners to the broken, burned out, and spiritually curious, each story shows how Jesus meets people exactly where they are-but never leaves them the same. He speaks with grace, confronts with truth, heals what's wounded, and calls people into a new kind of life.

Become Unshaken. Joy, Regardless. is a guide for standing firm when life shakes you to your core. Born out of real hardship, it offers practical steps to find hope and joy-not as fleeting feelings, but as unshakable anchors-no matter your circumstances. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and proven principles, Michael Rodriguez shows that joy isn't the absence of difficulty, but the presence of something greater.

Stephanie grew up cherished yet haunted by questions no one would answer. Carmine's life, in contrast, was marked by tumult, loss, and an unrelenting search for belonging. They lived as strangers, unaware of each other's existence-until fate, and a single phone call, brought the truth crashing in. Their discovery binds them together in an instant, altering everything. "What the Heart Carries" traces their breathtaking discovery and the devastating tragedy that followed. At once a story of grief and redemption, this book asks: How do we begin to heal when everything we know is torn apart?

The end of ourselves is a lonely place to be, but it is often where miracles take place. Counterfeit Peace is a story of redemption. Ryan Duerk details the story of his life from childhood, into the ravages of addiction, and ultimately through the front doors of a rescue mission. He describes in intense detail what can happen to a life with no direction.

When Waiting Becomes Life offers a collection of honest, heartfelt stories from women and couples who have walked the difficult road of infertility. Their experiences reveal not just the heartbreak, but also the resilience, profound hope, and unexpected growth that can emerge along the way. Following each story, Dr. Deaton offers compassionate, practical insights that help listeners confront the shame often associated with infertility and make more informed decisions about the complex medical treatments and emotional terrain they may face.

My Mountains is a tender, soul-searching memoir about grief, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep climbing. Set in the rugged beauty of the Rockies, it tells the story of a mother who endures devastating loss and finds, not answers, but presence– in the trees, the trails, and the God who meets us in our pain. This audiobook is for anyone who has stood at the edge of heartbreak and wondered if joy could still be real. Through lyrical storytelling and honest reflection, My Mountains offers hope without platitudes and peace without pretending.

Everyone has a story to tell, with lessons learned, heartaches experienced, and joys cherished. Taking the first step on any journey is always the most difficult, and learning to walk with Christ is no different. Living a life in accordance with God's plan is life-giving, full of adventure and purpose. Surrendering is a very personal and vulnerable account of one woman's journey through the highs and lows of walking with Jesus.

Are you a person of faith who loves God deeply but still feels overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, trauma, or emotions that seem too heavy, too human, or too unholy? Do you ever feel at conflict between your therapy and theology? "The Mind-Spirit Bible Practice" was written for you. In these pages, author and mental health advocate Nicole Doña bridges the gap between faith and psychology–showing how Scripture and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can work together to bring emotional and spiritual wholeness.

"If Jesus was a Project Manager: Faith-based Leadership in a Results-driven World" launches a groundbreaking seven-book 'Faith at Work' series that bridges biblical principles with modern workplace excellence. What makes it unique: This series provides the first comprehensive, role-specific integration of Christ's leadership model with proven professional methodologies.

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome."

See the lavish grace of Jesus's love for you.... As Christians, we commonly portray grace as something that comes to us in the form of a paycheck and healthy bodies. By wading into the deep end of suffering, I have learned that God's grace is much more evident in the mire and the dung of life. Amid deep pain and suffering, I found myself at the grace-filled cross where his glory is revealed in the unseen as I struggle with what is transient.

This book explores the art of articulating the Gospel, providing practical insights on expressing the message of Christ in various contexts. From individual conversations to church outreach, Extraordinary Evangelism delves into creative ways to share the Gospel in today's world. Furthermore, it unveils the revolutionary role of the Internet and Social Media, illustrating how these platforms serve as game-changers in reaching a global audience for Christ. Empower yourself with the knowledge and inspiration to become a confident and impactful witness for the transformative message of faith.

In a culture where those who claim the name of Christ seem to live most of their days in apathy and spiritual boredom, From Plowing to Preaching shares event after event of God’s personal intervention in providing leadership, provision, and blessings.

When your children are small, a kiss and a bandage can fix almost any hurt. But when they face struggles beyond your reach, how do you help them heal? This is a mother’s journey through the heartache of watching her 15-year-old daughter fall into meth addiction. But it's also a testament to God’s faithfulness. Author Jessie Copeland writes, "For two years, I saw my child transform into someone I didn’t recognize—yet my love for her never wavered, even when I couldn’t understand what she was going through."

A young and devout woman is thrust into a drama she never anticipated. In a matter of weeks, she is the victim of adultery, rape, and the murder of her husband, in an attempt to cover up the perpetrator's crime. Then, her first-born son - the result of her rape - dies at seven days of age. How can she survive the emotional impact of these losses in her life? What would have devastated, incapacitated, and made most women bitter was the starting point of the life of one of the most infamous women in history.

The Safe Place is a gripping journey of redemption and healing, where faith and trauma intertwine to shape a young man's life. Tristan's search for belonging and understanding leads him through a maze of relationships, faith struggles, and the painful remnants of his past. As he battles shame and detachment, his path toward forgiveness-both from others and himself-becomes the most difficult yet transformative journey of all. This novel invites listeners into an emotional, spiritual exploration of grace, love, and the power of overcoming internal battles.