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Suffering has a way of stopping us in our tracks. It exposes what we rely on, shakes what feels secure, and leaves us asking questions that quick answers can’t satisfy. This book meets you in that place, not with clichés, but with a deeper, more honest path. It reveals how God uses trials not to break you, but to reshape you into someone stronger, more compassionate, and more anchored in Him. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and the rich tradition of Christian thought, this book walks you through the reality of suffering with both honesty and hope.

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the Tree of Life represent the basic conflict between the powers of darkness and the Kingdom of God. There Were Two Trees in the Garden is a study of the fundamental differences between these two trees and how they still affect our lives today.

Sometimes we describe ourselves as trees. When we're thriving, we speak of being rooted and fruitful, in a good season. When we struggle, we might describe ourselves as withering, cut off from friendship and the world. These ways of describing ourselves matter because they shape the ways we live. But in a world dominated by efficiency, we have begun to use more unforgiving metaphors. We speak of ourselves as computers: we process things, we recharge. In doing so, we come to expect of ourselves an exhausting, relentless productivity.

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN AGAIN TO LIVE. Michael was deeply committed to Jesus, but unaware of deception and mixture that were skewing his understanding and choking his life. Follow along with his story, as biblical insights and dramatic encounters with God gradually opened his eyes to see the penetrating reality that, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Explore five key elements Michael embraced for living the new creation life, and engage the stunning reality of being one with Jesus–the very fulfilment of his prayer (John 17:21).

We are called to remain steadfast in our faith, but that can be difficult when we are burdened with the challenges and struggles of life. The Faith to Flourish: Bible Lessons from the Olive Tree is a 7-week, group-discipleship resource designed to inspire women to remain steadfast in every...

Every December, a huge Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. Bedecked in lights, it is a shimmering, festive beacon in the heart of London. But even more enchanting than the twinkling decorations and scented pine is the story behind the tree; a story of loyalty, friendship and resistance. On a cold evening in 1940, German warships made their way towards Oslo. It seemed inevitable that Norway, like so many other European nations, would soon submit to the Nazi regime. But the country's indomitable King Haakon VII refused to surrender.

In so many ways, God is always reaching for us: through circumstances in life, through hardships, and through joys. God is an intimate and loving person who is always looking for a way to draw nearer to us. But if we don't reach back, we will never experience the depths of a fulfilling relationship with Him. Nothing in Heaven or on Earth can change our lives for the better more than a personal relationship with the Lord.

Becoming a highly spiritual Christian needs to be the goal of every believer. Love in itself is an action. The believer, through love should be fervently seeking the Lord night and day to grow nearer to Him. As it is written, "Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits." 1 Cor. 15:33

It's incredible to think that your entire life can change just by changing how you talk. But your words reflect your thoughts and who you are inside. By changing your words it forces you to change what's underneath it all. It forces you to think and act differently changing your relationships, your walk with God, and everything you are.

Slaying Your Giants will change your life. It will teach you everything you need to know to have that mountain-moving, giant-tackling faith that God has always wanted from you.

But prepare yourself for a total life makeover because radical faith creates radical changes.

Discover a parenting style that nurtures a healthy family and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. Learn how to meet your child's three driving inner needs for security, significance and strength with the invaluable gifts of love, purpose and hope. Modern parents are stressed out and...

The nurturing of a devoted parent, the kindness of a closest friend, and the loving heart of an often-misunderstood Father...all were the things Elijah, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, found in his weakest moment when lying under a broom tree. Though he'd performed extraordinary miracles and offered faith-filled prayers, anxiety and depression drove him to a place where he asked God to end his life. Elijah's story was much like our own because he was an ordinary person, just like you and me.

There's something truly magical about Christmas. Filled with remarkable true stories of the kindness of strangers and the blessings of answered prayers, this collection with its small miracles truly captures the spirit of the season. These stories of hope, faith and joy are a moving tribute to...

There are two trees in the Garden of Eden: the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. What were their purposes then and now? Examine the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation with Craig Christian, as he embarks with listeners on a journey of discovery that reveals a third and final tree that connects many of the mysterious dots that we have all wondered about.

This is more than an account of the restoration of a 1935 Ford truck. It is about the life of the man who restored it, working most often beneath the shelter of mere tree branches. It is the telling of the searching, finding and the making of various parts for the truck over the years, as well as the lessons learned along the way. It is the telling of how new life was breathed into the old 35, as well as how eternal life was breathed into the man, Charlie Patrick Hull Jr., by God Almighty.

After a life of pain and loss, Lois Michaloski determines to embark on a journey of self-discovery, purposing to meet the parts of herself that are hidden within. In pursuit of inner healing, she is willing to bravely face all the pain they hold. But as Lois continues with them, and as they join with the Lord Jesus Christ on the journey, together they find the journey transformed by joy.

In this real-life Christmas fable, when a Dad decides to let his kids select the family Christmas tree, he gets an unexpected lesson about God's love. In this thoroughly contemporary holiday story, a father lets his children choose the family Christmas tree. To his surprise, the kids pick one...

Our Long-Expected Gift is a Christmas devotional inspired by the Jesse Tree tradition. Each of the 25 days in December unfolds a beloved story from the Old Testament, retold in lyrical poem form. Every story gently points forward to the birth of Jesus, reminding us that His arrival was not an afterthought, but part of God’s perfect plan from the very beginning.

A wonderful story regarding the true spirit and meaning of Christmas and giving. Many thoughts and ideas from literature are brought together to provide a single, inspirational introspective for Christmas Eve. Traditions of Christmas giving around the world are considered here, and the thought of how we give to our loved ones, and what we give to the world, and to the glory of Christ.

If your thoughts ever tried to entice you to get a temporary hurt relieved by doing something mean, nasty, or obscene, know that you’re contemplating a sip of Satan’s sweet tea! Doing wrong may make you feel better immediately but its consequences have eternal effects. Know that you’ll never get healthy in any area of your life by taking a sip of Satan’s sweet tea. This generation has a bad habit of thinking that doing wrong is the cure for wrong. This book is sure to have a person think before taking a sip of Satan’s sweet tea!