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"Each of us began life as a single cell. From this humble origin, we embarked on a risky journey fraught with opportunities for disaster. Yet, amazingly, we reached our destination intact, emerging as dazzlingly complex, exquisitely engineered assemblages of trillions of cells. This metamorphosis constitutes one of nature's most spectacular yet commonplace magic tricks--and one of its most coveted secrets. In From One Cell, physician and researcher...
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A devastating terrorist bomb blast at a spiritual retreat outside Santa Fe, NM, sends journalist Kevin Pitcairn and his beloved Emmy on a quixotic quest to understand the roots of violence. Traveling across the country deep into the bowels of Southern Appalachia, their search takes them through a long-standing rift in the American consciousness to confrontations with remarkable and anomalous characters, some of them deeply spiritual, others well-grounded...
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In a gritty and unique take on the story of Job, Pastor Benjamin Windle shows that "the good life" is not one devoid of problems, pain, and heartache. It's one lived with hope engineered for adversity. Along with Job's story, he pulls from J.R.R. Tolkien's fascinating concept of "eucatastrophe," showing that your greatest good starts at your point of deepest pain.
We all experience trials in life. But hardship and hope together create unshakeable...
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The Adventure in Biblical Thinking Study Series comes in three volumes. The volumes are a collection of studies of Biblical concepts and principles. These studies first appeared as postings on my website and/or as studies in my audiobooks. Volume One contains twenty-two short- length studies. Volume Two contains thirteen medium-length studies. Volume Three contains eight longer-length studies. Most of the studies include discussion questions.
Each...
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A gift of "Your Time" by Daniel W. Evans would make the perfect gift for the special man in your life. Most men struggle with time management daily, and the book emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of time. By using conversational prose, the author provides practical tools for managing time intentionally, acknowledging that earthly time is finite. As readers learn how to prioritize effectively and manage their time wisely, they are...
9) Seguidor: Renunciar a mí mismo y seguir a Jesús para vivir el discipulado radical y la obediencia
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"¡Descubre una fe más profunda con Seguidor de Javi Martínez!"."Este libro te lleva más allá de las comodidades y seguridades, desafiándote a vivir una vida de fe radical y entrega total a Dios"."Vive la Revolución del Discipulado con Seguidor de Javi Martínez". Seguidor te guía en un viaje transformador hacia una fe más profunda y un compromiso radical con Jesús. Este libro no es solo una lectura, es una experiencia que desafiará tus...
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God wants you to enjoy life-and one of the ways to experience a blessed life is the Ten Commandments. These timeless truths are so much more than the dry rules we've consigned them to be. They're an invitation into a relationship with God of overflowing blessing and love. But to receive those benefits, we actually have to know-and follow-God's instructions.
Drawing deeply from the well of Scripture, Dr. Robert Jeffress refreshes our understanding...
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Widespread teachings mistakenly teach that you – as a believer – have a "wicked" and "deceitful" heart that needs to be tested, not trusted. This inevitably leads to a spiritual experience marked by duty and obligation that's only an imitation of all that Jesus promised.
This provocative book invites you to a new approach- an inspiring move from head to heart that affects everything you do:
- how you handle conflict
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Torn. Isn't this how many moms feel? Torn between serving God and serving family. We love Jesus and our role as a wife and mom, but fulfilling our God-given dreams doesn't seem humanly possible. Amid the chaos of meal prep, diaper changes, and grocery runs, there isn't much time or energy to spare. But what if the limits on our lives are all in our heads?
With humor, vulnerability, and stories of her own limited life as mom of five-two of whom struggle...
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Have you ever been loved with "skimpy love"? Or has your love for someone else seemed to shrivel? Enter the world of God's extravagant love: It is beyond measure. Careful study of God's Word, along with delving into ancient customs and symbols from Biblical times, helps us understand His passionate love for all He has created.
If we call someone extravagant, we're usually thinking about his spending habits and luxurious way of life.
So, to use that...
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There's no escaping it: Everyone experiences seasons of pain and despair.
In 2019, when Amber Haines resigned from her position as church curate and walked out the church doors for the last time, she entered into her own season of pain and despair. That season taught her-and her husband, Seth Haines-that the journey toward hope starts with recognizing "the deep down things."
In The Deep Down Things, Amber and Seth point to a simple truth: Even in...
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In her quest to live a vibrant spiritual life, Karen Wright Marsh had a revelation: she didn't need to find and follow the perfect plan; she needed people she could follow.
In Wake Up to Wonder, Marsh introduces us to those people-faithful yet oh-so-human Christians from across centuries and cultures. Inspired by their example, she offers playful, simple practices that bring deeper meaning and purpose to everyday life.
In the company of diverse...
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At 18 years old, Wai Jia Tam met girls who, despite horrific abuse and abandonment, lived with incredible joy and audacious hope to pursue their dreams. Inspired by their lives, she, too, dared to dream brave-and raised $100,000 to build them a home.
Now a globally recognized humanitarian, physician, and nonprofit founder, Dr. Tam addresses the self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty we all have, unlocking the hope and faith you need to trust God to fulfill...
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Nobody is immune to depression, not even the most faithful and dedicated Christians.
Finding the strength to effectively cope with ongoing depression in one's life may seem like an insurmountable personal and faith challenge for many followers of Jesus. You may feel like you're useless, unworthy of joy, and complete spiritual failures. While a number of books have been written on depression from a psychological perspective, Overcoming the Blues...
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In this captivating trilogy, Women of the Glory, lies the remarkable stories of three Bible women who devoted their lives to the knowing, the loving, and the serving of the Lord, often in secret and in private.Volume One takes you on a journey through the life and ministry of the prophetess Anna in The Secluded Worshipper.In Volume Two, explore the profound transformation and unwavering devotion of Mary of Bethany in Unending Intimacy.Finally, in...
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If you're a woman, chances are you know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you'll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn't even know how if you tried. And yet God has made you for a life of abundance, not a life of exhaustion. It's time...
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Hope for When the Pain Won't Quit
Everyone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected and unwanted change. Often it is temporary. But what do you do when it isn't? When the pain just won't go away, when healing does not come, when the grief and hurt settle in?
Drawing on her own experience of chronic pain and her years...
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