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The Time Traveller's Wife meets David Mitchell meets Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow meets Kate & Leopold in this debut novel from an award-winning writer. There are several ways to tell a story. A boy meets a girl. The past meets the future. A finger meets a trigger. The beginning meets...

So many Christians, instead of accepting God’s invitation to enter His throne room, stand alone outside the door, uncertain and ashamed. Christ beckons them to His banqueting table and offers them a room in His house, but they foolishly give up the glory of the life He has offered. They come to Jesus as Redeemer but never go beyond the doorway to abide in Him and experience the unspeakable joy of dwelling with the King of Kings.

Exhausted . . . fragmented . . . fuzzy . . . frazzled. That’s how a lot of people describe their mental and emotional health these days. Maybe you can identify. Maybe like so many others, your inner life feels like a tiny little flame flickering in the wind, at risk of going out. God understands. He knows right where you’re at, and he wants to help you find healing, wholeness, and renewed joy in him. In this book, Dr. Jennifer Londgren pairs biblical wisdom, practical principles, and clinical insight to help you recover peace, joy, clarity, and purpose. Throughout the book, you’ll ...

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.

Worry has a way of settling into your life and refusing to leave. You may still show up for work, care for the people you love, and keep life moving forward. But beneath it all, fear keeps whispering that something is wrong . . . and it’s up to you to fix it. Winning the Worry War speaks to anyone who’s tried to manage their worry and realized it doesn’t work. Instead of offering quick fixes or spiritual platitudes, author Christopher Becker gently reframes what worry really is and where real strength comes from. Through Scripture and clear, practical insight, you’ll discover that ...

Savor each new day with him. Jesus is there every day, in every step you take, in every decision you face. His mercies are new every morning. Are you experiencing the joy that can be found in his presence? At the heart of this year-round collection of devotionals are penetrating thoughts on intimate themes such as grace, obedience, change, priorities and God’s promises from Christianity’s most beloved writers and thinkers.

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...

Your wedding was perfect. But between saying the vows and actually living your marriage . . . there’s a whole world no one really prepares you for. Pastor Mike Novotny remembers that world well. He and his wife stepped into marriage with deep love—but almost no shared expectations about money, communication, sex, family, faith, chores, or even what “being sick” really meant. Like most couples, they learned a lot by bumping into things they never saw coming. This book is the guide the Novotnys wish they’d had, so Pastor Mike wrote it with you in mind. From mismatched assumptions ...

What do angels do and how do their tasks affect me? Through Bible-based revelation combined with his dynamic, personal encounters with the angelic realm, Tim Sheets invites you to experience the unseen world of Heaven's mighty warriors. Angels are more than invisible guardians of the heavens - they are fierce soldiers commissioned to overthrow the powers of darkness. Learn how to work with these divine warriors and watch Heaven's power transform your life, your region, and your world today!

The news cycle runs on fear. The future looks like a terrifying sci-fi film come to life. And no one seems to know what’s going to happen next. So what’s a concerned or troubled person to do? Find out in this book by Mike Novotny and Tim Glende. You may think of Revelation as a strange book with a confusing message, but God has a very simple purpose for this final book of the Bible—to fill you with hope. Sure, the world looks like it’s falling apart. Satan looks like he has the upper hand. And you may even wonder if Jesus can really pull out the victory. But in Jesus Wins! you’ll ...

From the producer of the enormously popular Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, Thou Shalt Laugh is the hit stand-up comedy series audiobook that's cleaning up comedy one BLEEP at a time! Thou Shalt Laugh started with a simple premise. There are dozens of incredibly gifted Christian comedians working all over the country today – why don't more people know about them?

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Tim Timmons - After writing 14 best-selling books, speaking on the largest secular platforms nationally, and founding one of the early mega-Churches, Jesus apprehended Tim and Diana's hearts to walk with Him. Tim became tired of talking so much about Jesus, and had a deep desire to know Jesus and follow Him. Tim said, "it's the toughest thing I've ever set out to do!"

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,...

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. ...

Best-selling author and prophecy scholar Tim LaHaye and co-author Jerry B. Jenkins examine the signs of the end times and present 20 reasons why they believe the current generation could see the Rapture. LaHaye and Jenkins lead the listener through the basics of prophecy, then present their 20 reasons in detail. Understanding prophecy can be difficult and confusing. This book takes away all of the mystery - and the intimidation.