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Do Your Kids a Favor...Love Your Spouse
by Kendra SmileyBuilding a healthy marriage can give your kids a great head start in life. Kendra and John Smiley learned this through the ups and downs of raising three sons, all now grown. With her trademark humor, honesty, and the wisdom that she has shared on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today, Kendra offers practical, day-in, day-out insights on kids, marriage, and much more. She shares her wisdom on such topics as setting priorities and coming to grips with family backgrounds, showing how when we make the right choice for our marriage, we're making the right choice for our children. \u0022Resident Dad\u0022 John pitches in with his perspective. Learn how to \u0022parent like a pro\u0022!
Do Your Kids a Favor...Love Your Spouse
by Kendra SmileyBuilding a healthy marriage can give your kids a great head start in life. Kendra and John Smiley learned this through the ups and downs of raising three sons, all now grown. With her trademark humor, honesty, and the wisdom that she has shared on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today, Kendra offers practical, day-in, day-out insights on kids, marriage, and much more. She shares her wisdom on such topics as setting priorities and coming to grips with family backgrounds, showing how when we make the right choice for our marriage, we're making the right choice for our children. \u0022Resident Dad\u0022 John pitches in with his perspective. Learn how to \u0022parent like a pro\u0022!
The Doctor's Bride
by Patt MarrWhoWasn'tTrying To Fix Up Dr. Zack Hemingway? Even his boss had handpicked two of his three daughters as perfect candidates for the position of Zack's wife. But it was the other daughter who'd caught Zack's no-longer roving eye. A sweet Christian woman who worked with children in need, Chloe Kilgannon possessed everything he wanted in a wife. Except a willingness to say I do. Why? What was Chloe hiding--or hiding from? Zack had to find out before he lost Chloe for good. For when his own family dropped a life-changing bombshell on him, he knew that some secrets were truly meant to be shared.
The Doctrine of the Christian Life (A Theology of Lordship, Volume #3)
by John M. FrameThe third volume of Frame's Theology of Lordship series, this book focuses on biblical ethics. In an age of ethical relativism and suspicion of authority, how can we know what is good, virtuous, or just? Frame surveys non-Christian ethical traditions before setting forth a solidly Christian ethical method. By clarifying biblical norms, life situations, and personal dimensions, he presents a model for decision making that honors God in all aspects of life. Discussions range from natural law and conflict of duties to detailed explorations of the Ten Commandments in connection with questions surrounding worship, the Sabbath, church and state, respect for life and truth, sexuality, and the relation of Christ to culture.
The Dog Allusion: Gods, Pets and How to be Human
by Martin Rowson'As with dogs, so with gods - by and large, you should blame the owners.'A particular trait, common to all human civilisations, is the worship of non-human entities with followings of devotees who claim that their reverence can transport them to transcendental heights of complete and unfettered love.Do we mean God? No - we mean Dog. Dogs and other pets we've been keeping and loving since we began walking on two feet. But why do we love God - and pets - so much when their capriciousness sometimes suggests that they don't love us back?In this wise, witty and highly topical book, celebrated cartoonist and novelist Martin Rowson argues that rationally, the whole enterprise of religion is a monumental and faintly ridiculous waste of time and money. But then again, so is pet-keeping.
Dog Days (Mystery and the Minister's Wife #9)
by Carol CoxWHAT IS LOST MUST BE FOUND... The dog days of summer are anything but boring when the Harrington County Dog Show comes to Copper Mill. Proud pooches and their owners will stop at nothing to take home ''Best in Show." With only a few weeks until the big event, Renee Lambert has a serious shock: Her pocket-pup Kisses has been dognapped! While Renee mourns the loss of her faithful companion, Kate sets out to find the missing Chihuahua, but a series of pranks, a heated argument and a suspicious auction throw her off the trail. Can she bring the dog home before it's too late? Meanwhile, Paul organizes a car-care clinic to connect with needy families in the area and ends up serving a woman who wants nothing to do with the church. Can the Hanlons reach out to her without turning her away for good? Can they help everyone realize that trophies have nothing to do with the biggest prize of all?
Dogen's Formative Years: An Historical and Annotated Translation of the Hokyo-ki (Routledge Library Editions: Buddhism)
by Takashi James KoderaOriginally published in 1980. Dogen was the founder of the Soto School of Zen and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Japanese Buddhism. When originally published, this historical and textual study was the first to examine in detail the line of continuity between Dogen and his Chinese predecessors, through his Chinese master, Ju-ching.
Doing Church History: A User-Friendly Introduction to Researching the History of Christianity
by Gordon L. HeathThe book is an introductory textbook for seminary students who take church history courses. Most seminary students do not have a history background (and many do not look forward to taking history courses at seminary), and so there is a need to provide a brief, basic, non-technical introduction to the discipline. There are other texts written for those seeking to do more rigorous research in church history (e.g., theses and dissertations), but those works are quite technical, long and dense. This book is for those in seminary who are training for ministry, need help in their church history courses, and who have no time or interest in wading through a 200+ page text. The text is intended to be short, helpful, and intelligible to a student with no history background. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with theoretical issues such as the need for church history, how you write about God as a cause of events, and objectivity in historical research. The second is more practical in nature, and deals with the types and use of sources, documentation, and types of historical research. The Appendices provide helpful information on terms, how to use church history in a local church, and how to write a local church history. Dr. Gordon L. Heath is assistant professor of Christian history at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of two other books and numerous articles. He lives in Ancaster with his wife Virginia, two children Joshua and Natasha, and one rabbit ("Bunny").
The Domino Effect: Leader's Kit
by Wayfarer MinistriesThe Domino Effect Leader's Kit helps us enter into the story of good and evil that we find not just in history but all around us. What will we do with the evil that invades our lives and our world? Were we set up to be messed up? Is our world a problem of evil or an opportunity for goodness? The Domino Effect, the first installment of a trilogy, rips the bandage off of the issue of evil. This aggressively theological and intensely personal initiative prompts life-changing discussion and discovery. It gives us a behind the scenes look at God's thoughts toward good and evil, and it introduces God's solution to the problem of evil-redemption.The leader's kit features a DVD with 6 sessions, 1 CD with daily audio devotions, 1 leader's guide and 6 dominos.
Los dones del Espíritu Santo en el Nuevo Testamento
by Kenneth C. KinghornEste estudio bíblico sobre los dones del Espíritu Santo en el Nuevo Testamento busca unir a los cristianos, no separarlos; incrementar nuestra dependencia de Cristo, no disminuirla; animar a una mayor variedad entre los cristianos, no a más de lo mismo; y promover la humildad, no la vanidad. Este libro te ayudará a entender, descubrir y utilizar tus dones espirituales.
Don't Leave God Alone: How to Get God's Attention, Remain in His Presence, and Even Change His Mind to Make a Difference in Your World
by Hank KunnemanIn today's fast-paced society it is easy to get distracted until your much-needed time with God is lost. But God wants your attention more than anything. The Bible is filled with examples of great men and women who would not leave God alone. Their cries to God changed their lives, the lives of others and altered the course of history. "Don't Leave God Alone" explains the way to develop this type of personal relationship with God, the kind that moves His heart and makes a difference in the world.
Don't Look Back (Reunion Revelations #3)
by Margaret DaleyWho, what, where, when and why. Those were the questions journalism professor Jameson King lived by. But the murder of his prot?, a young newspaper reporter, remained a mystery. One that Jameson- and the reporter's grief-stricken sister-vowed to solve. But working with Cassie Winters wasn't easy. A former student ten years his junior, the stunning redhead was too young, too full of life, for a man like him. A man with a secret concerning her brother...a secret that might tear them apart forever.
Don't Miss Your Moment: It's Never Too Late To Live Your Best
by Judy Jacobs<div><p>In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to feel like you are missing something--like your moment has passed you by. In "Don't Miss Your Moment," Juday Jacobs presents a message of hope: it isn't too late! With both contemporary and scriptural examples, she demonstrates how you can get back in touch with your dreams, experience the best of life's moments, and follow the promises of God to the destiny He has for you!</p><h3>From the Back Cover</h3><p><strong>It is never too late to follow your dreams!</strong></p><p>In today's fast-paced, instant-gratification world, it is easy to feel as if you are missing something...like your moment has passed you by. In <em>Don't Miss Your Moment</em>, Judy Jacobs presents a message of hope: it isn't too late! With both contemporary and scriptural examples, she demonstrates how you can get back in touch with your dreams, experience the best of life's moments, and follow the promises of God to the life and destiny He has for you. </p><p>Judy Jacobs reminds us of God's timing in a way that is insightful and inspirational. As she would so aptly say, "Don't miss your moment!" <br>--Bishop T. D. Jakes Sr. </p><p><em>Don't Miss Your Moment</em> provides the secret keys to identifying, embracing, and experiencing the impact one defining moment can make in your life. Great stuff! <br>--Dr. Myles Munroe, <em>BFM International</em>, <em>Nassau</em>, <em>Bahamas</em></p><p>This book will change lives now and forever. I love Judy! <br>--CeCe Winans, <em>Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Music Artist</em></p><p>Judy Jacobs is a fierce woman of God. Learn from her experiences, trust her words of encouragement, and watch your life change forever! <br>--Martha Munizzi, <em>Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter and International Praise and Worship Leader</em></p><p><em>Don't Miss Your Moment</em> will bless multitudes because it comes from the heart. I salute you, Judy. <br>--Dodie Osteen, <em>Cofounder</em>, <em>Lakewood Church</em>, <em>Houston</em>, <em>Texas</em></p><h3>About the Author</h3><p>Judy Jacobs is known for her dynamic, inspiring, and anointed ministry. A recording artist, ordained minister, teacher, and sought-after conference speaker, she is the founder of His Song Ministries and the International Institute of Mentoring. She is the host of the television program Judy Jacobs Now! Which is aired on major Christian networks, as well as the yearly “Press, Push, and Pursue” conferences at various locations worldwide. She is also the author of Take It by Force!, and Stand Strong.</p></div>
Don't Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Is Not Enough
by Michael E. WittmerMust you believe something to be saved? Does the kingdom of God include non-Christians? Is hell for real and forever? These are big questions. Hard questions. Questions that divide Christians along conservative and liberal lines. Conservatives love their beliefs and liberals believe in their love. Each pushes the other to opposite extremes. Fundamentalists imply that it doesn’t matter how we live as long as we believe in Jesus, while some Emergent Christians respond that it doesn’t matter what we believe as long as we live like him. Theologian Michael Wittmer calls both sides out of bounds and crafts a third way that retains the insights of each. He examines ten key questions that confront contemporary Christians and shows why both right belief and right practice are necessary for authentic Christianity. Here is an urgent reminder that best practices can only arise from true beliefs. Genuine Christians never stop serving because they never stop loving, and they never stop loving because they never stop believing.
Double Blind
by Hannah AlexanderA virus is sweeping the Navajo reservation, and two of her childhood friends are dead. For Sheila Metcalf that's a call to leave Hideaway, Missouri, and return to Arizona. Neither her father's objections nor the arguments of Preston Black, the man who loves her, can stop Sheila from returning to the land of her youth. Her nursing skills are needed, and it's past time she found out the truth about her mother's long-ago death. There's a medical mystery to unravel, secrets about the past to uncover and questions about the future to explore. Along the way, Sheila will need courage and strength--and faith that God will protect her and lead her to where she belongs.
Double Cross (The\mcclains Ser. #2)
by Terri ReedThe struggling orchid farm on the lush island of Maui is Kiki Brill's pride and joy. And she's not about to lose it, no matter how much money Ryan McClain is offering for her family's land. But it's becoming clear that the "accidents" threatening her peaceful life are really acts of sabotage. The wealthy, handsome businessman, once the prime suspect, is beginning to seem like her last hope. Now, if only she can bring herself to trust him with her home, her heritage-and her heart.
Double Jeopardy (The McClains #1)
by Terri ReedWitness to a brutal murder, Anne Jones bravely agrees to testify. She is given a new name, a new history and is advised not to get too close to anyone. But she does-and with good reason. Somehow, her identity has been compromised. Someone knows who-and where-she is. Anne's handsome boss, Patrick McClain, is himself witness to the scare tactics being used against her and vows to keep her safe. Yet she will have to disappear all over again, lest she put both their lives in jeopardy....
Double Threat Christmas (The McClains #3)
by Terri Reed"I DIDN'T KILL THOSE MEN!" According to police, Megan McClain had the motive, means and opportunity to commit a double murder. Unless she can prove her innocence, she'll spend Christmas in jail. Is someone trying to frame her? Who? She starts nosing around-and uncovers not one, but two unlikely suspects. The detective working the case doesn't appreciate Megan doing his job for him. And the more Paul Wallace investigates, the guiltier Megan looks. That's because she is hiding something. Something that scares her even more than her feelings for the handsome cop. The McClains: Bound by faith, honor and love
Doubt (movie tie-in edition)
by John Patrick ShanleyNow a major motion picture! Starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. Written and directed by John Patrick Shanley from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play."The best new play of the season. That rarity of rarities, an issue-driven play that is unpreachy, thought-provoking, and so full of high drama that the audience with which I saw it gasped out loud a half-dozen times at its startling twists and turns. Mr. Shanley deserves the highest possible praise: he doesn't try to talk you into doing anything but thinking-hard-about the gnarly complexity of human behavior."--Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal"A breathtaking work of immense proportion. Positively brilliant."--Melissa Rose Bernardo, Entertainment Weekly"#1 show of the year. How splendid it feels to be trusted with such passionate, exquisite ambiguity unlike anything we have seen from this prolific playwright so far. In just ninety fast-moving minutes, Shanley creates four blazingly individual people. Doubt is a lean, potent drama . . . passionate, exquisite, important and engrossing."--Linda Winer, NewsdayJohn Patrick Shanley is the author of numerous plays, including Danny in the Deep Blue Sea, Dirty Story, Four Dogs and a Bone, Psychopathia, Sexualis, Sailor's Song, Savage in Limbo, and Where's My Money? He has written extensively for TV and film, and his credits include the teleplay for Live from Baghdad and screenplays for Congo; Alive; Five Corners; Joe Versus the Volcano, which he also directed; and Moonstruck, for which he won an Academy Award for best original screenplay.
Down Where My Love Lives
by Charles MartinCollected together for the first time--Dylan and Maggie's love story.Down Where My Love Lives is a bittersweet yet triumphant love story--a tale of one man's spiritual journey through the darkness of despair into the light of hope.The Dead Don't Dance was New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin's debut novel. Even then, the deep characters and emotional power for which he has become so well-known were apparent in his writing. Now, this story--and its sequel--are together in one volume.The Dead Don't Dance--A sleepy rural town in South Carolina. The end of summer and a baby about to be born. But in the midst of hope and celebration comes unexpected tragedy, and Dylan Styles must come to terms with both love and loss. Will the music of his heart be stilled forever--or will he choose to dance with life once more?Maggie--Life began again for Dylan Styles when his beloved wife Maggie awoke from a coma. In this poignant love story that is redolent with Southern atmosphere, Dylan and Maggie must accept their past before they can embrace their future.
Down Where My Love Lives
by Charles MartinCollected together for the first time--Dylan and Maggie's love story. Down Where My Love Lives is a bittersweet yet triumphant love story--a tale of one man's spiritual journey through the darkness of despair into the light of hope. The Dead Don't Dance was New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin's debut novel. Even then, the deep characters and emotional power for which he has become so well-known were apparent in his writing. Now, this story--and its sequel--are together in one volume. The Dead Don't Dance--A sleepy rural town in South Carolina. The end of summer and a baby about to be born. But in the midst of hope and celebration comes unexpected tragedy, and Dylan Styles must come to terms with both love and loss. Will the music of his heart be stilled forever--or will he choose to dance with life once more? Maggie--Life began again for Dylan Styles when his beloved wife Maggie awoke from a coma. In this poignant love story that is redolent with Southern atmosphere, Dylan and Maggie must accept their past before they can embrace their future.
DragonLight: A Novel (DragonKeeper Chronicles #3)
by Donita K. PaulThe breathtaking conclusion to the DragonKeeper chronicles! The fantastic land of Amara is recovering from years of war as well as from the spiritual apathy corroding the Amarans' hearts. With Kale and her father serving as dragon keepers for Paladin, the dragon populace has exploded. It's a peaceful, exciting time of rebuilding. And yet, an insidious, unseen evil lurks just beneath the surface of the idyllic countryside. As Kale and her father are busy hatching, bonding, and releasing the younger generation of dragons, the light wizard has little time to develop her skills. Her husband, Sir Bardon-despite physical limitations-has become a leader, serving under Paladin. When Kale and Bardon join the dragons on a quest to find a hidden colony, they encounter sinister forces. Their world is under attack by a secret enemy...can they overcome the ominous peril they can't even see? Truth has never been more important, nor so difficult to discern. Prepare to experience breathtaking adventure and mind-blowing fantasy as never before in this dazzling, beautifully-crafted conclusion to Donita K. Paul's popular DragonKeeper chronicles.
DragonLight: A Novel (DragonKeeper Chronicles #5)
by Donita K. PaulThe fantastic land of Amara is recovering from years of war inflicted on its citizens by outside forces–as well as from the spiritual apathy corroding the Amarans’ hearts. With Kale and her father serving as dragon keepers for Paladin, the dragon populace has exploded. It’s a peaceful, exciting time of rebuilding. And yet, an insidious, unseen evil lurks just beneath the surface of the idyllic countryside. Truth has never been more important, nor so difficult to discern.As Kale and her father are busy hatching, bonding, and releasing the younger generation of dragons as helpers throughout the kingdom, the light wizard has little time to develop her skills. Her husband, Sir Bardon–despite physical limitations resulting from his bout with the stakes disease–has become a leader, serving on the governing board under Paladin. When Kale and Bardon set aside their daily responsibilities to join meech dragons Regidor and Gilda on a quest to find a hidden meech colony, they encounter sinister forces. Their world is under attack by a secret enemy… can they overcome the ominous peril they can’t even see?Prepare to experience breathtaking adventure and mind-blowing fantasy as never before in this dazzling, beautifully-crafted conclusion to Donita K. Paul’s popular DragonKeeper Chronicles fantasy series.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dream of Love (American Dreams #3)
by Michael PhillipsA Southern family is torn apart by Civil War—and their convictions—in the final American Dreams novel from the author of Dream of Life. As the Civil War rages on, plantation owners Richmond and Carolyn Davidson continue to follow the path God set out for them—as an important link in the Underground Railroad, helping runaway slaves flee to the Northern states. Meanwhile, their older son, Seth, is working as a war photographer for the North—and their younger, Thomas, is a Confederate soldier. Torn by war on both sides, the Davidsons pray for both of their sons to come home safe—even as they struggle to keep their land in the face of financial troubles. When Seth is reported missing and feared dead, the family despairs. But his new love, Cherity Waters, refuses to accept the news passively. She sets out on a dangerous journey through the war-torn South to find Seth—and bring him home safe.
A Dream to Share
by Irene HannonFalling For the EnemyMark Campbell is sent to a tiny Missouri town with one goal: to convince Abby Warner to sell her family’s financially troubled newspaper, the Oak Hill Gazette, to his conglomerate. Then he’ll head back to the city and never look back. But it turns out there is much more to Oak Hill than jaywalking chickens and one-hundred-year-old residents. There is beautiful, gutsy Abby. And the way he feels about her is front-page worthy. Originally published in 2008