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On February 24, 2016, the author's life came to a screeching halt as her husband, Jerry, suffered a rare and serious bilateral thalamic stroke and probably was not going to live long enough to leave the hospital. At the same time, God told her to "Be still, stop striving, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10) For the first time in her life, she was forced to stop everything she was doing and focus on her God and the strength she now desperately needed...

Led By God's Spirit: A Practical Study of Galatians 5:22-26 explores the biblical concept of walking by, being led by, living by, and keeping in step with the Spirit. It features emphasis on each aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. Each of the fourteen brief chapters includes attention to application and questions for group discussion or further study. Led By God's Spirit is intentionally practical, designed to promote empowered Christian living.

Serious Bible readers, including biblical scholars, Sunday Bible teachers, laypersons of church, and even the Sunday school kids, ask the question, "Is Balaam a good or bad person?" or "Is Balaam a prophet of God or a pagan diviner?" However, nobody has provided a relieving answer for the question up to this day. Then, what does the Balaam story in the passage of Num 22-24 tell us about the character of Balaam? More fundamentally, what does the passage...

Pre-teen girls' concern with breast development and menstruation and their growing interest in boys are treated in a tender, funny first-person story.

"In the characteristic tone of his previous books like You'll Get Through This and Fearless, Max guides readers through this Scripture passage and explains the key concepts of celebration, asking for help, leaving our concerns, and meditating."--Amazon.com.

The bestselling author's inspiring account of her spiritual journey into discovering the love of God. "Beautifully written . . . the message and challenge of the book is profound. . . . This book will awaken your longing and set you off on your own spiritual journey."-Today's Christian Woman "A joy to read from beginning to end."-Virtue Magazine Sue Monk Kidd explores the thrilling possibilities of God's everlasting love. God's Joyful Surprise...

An enthralling tale, divided between China and America, of two friends inspired by radically opposed ideals This deeply felt novel tells the story of William Lane and Clem Miller, Americans who meet in China as youths at the end of the nineteenth century. Separated by the Boxer Rebellion, they're destined to travel wildly different courses in life. From a background of wealth and privilege, William becomes a power-hungry and controlling media magnate....

"The Biography of God offers a personal encounter with God-one that is uplifting, instructive, and practical for every area of life. This is a very conversational-style book that inspires, encourages, and enables readers to know God better"--

A relatable and dynamic couple help young women understand their value in God's eyes, believe that God cares about their dating lives, and commit to purity in their relationships.

Seventeen-year-old Gem Echols hides their mental health challenges and mysterious dreams in the small town of Gracie, Georgia, but when a newcomer reveals a shocking claim of being reincarnated gods together, Gem's life takes a perilous turn as they embark on a deadly adventure, where their past and present collide.