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24k Life: Living Every Day Refined by God's Word
by LeeAnn KirkindollAlthough obtaining physical gold is held in high regard, panning for gold nuggets within the pages of our Bibles is actually where lasting riches are found. And when life’s daily challenges are met with the refining truth of God’s Word, we have the opportunity to emerge as 24k gold--solid, luminous, without blemish and refined to its purest state. The treasured result of that transformation: our lives will become a brilliant testament of Christ’s love as others see how applied scripture can change our minds, refine our actions and purify our hearts. 24k Life is filled with stories, lessons and hope--each entry challenging us to let the messiness of our daily lives intersect with the refining truth of God’s Word. Every devotion is inspired by a color photo that immediately brought a particular spiritual lesson to mind. Some are quick nudges toward actions required to show the love of Christ in our day-to-day routines. Others are more lengthy as we seek to change mindsets that have kept us paralyzed in fear or stuck in old habits that rob us of our opportunities to reflect Christ. Each devo stands on its own and is meant to be focused on throughout your week with scripture memory, deeper personal study and real-life application. The content in 24k Life is presented as if you were having conversations with a friend. Some entries involve humorous reflections of lessons learned while others reveal vulnerable moments that change the trajectory of one’s faith. Why? Because that&’s real life. Sometimes we need encouragement to just laugh at ourselves while other times we need to take a strong look at the habits that keep us stuck in patterns of defeat. And though some struggle with handling disappointments, many are fiercely battling to trust God with the “un-trustables”. Still others of us have simply turned a blind eye to what it really means to represent Christ in our day-to-day. We attend church services, read our Bibles and show up at group studies on a weekly basis--all the while never actually applying what we learn to our own lives. But the hope is that you, just like many of us, are ready to let God refine those areas that need a little work. That you too might have a heart that wants to see Him use your life to draw others to His unfailing love. And if you have never had a personal relationship with Jesus, the hope is that you’ll find Him in the pages of these entries. Because not only does God love you, He also has a very specific plan for your life.It’s empowering to know that when our mindsets meet God&’s point of view, the opportunity for us to emerge ‘solid, without blemish, luminous and refined to our purest state’ actually becomes a reality. No matter your circumstances. No matter where you currently are. No matter where you used to be. This can be the moment you begin a daily journey to emerge as 24k GOLD.Come and join our Girl Gang of modern day ‘gold-diggers’ who are living a life refined by God’s Word--the 24k Life.
25 Books Every Christian Should Read
by RenovareFor more than twenty years RenovarÉ has pioneered the use of spiritual classics for deepening our lives of discipleship. Their highly praised compendiums Devotional Classics and Spiritual Classics have sold 500,000 copies. Now they have put together a prestigious editorial board and polled respected Christian leaders and thinkers from a variety of Christian traditions, including Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, to present the twenty-five most spiritually influential and important books for Christians to read. There are books that should be shaping the church, our faith, and our engagement in the world. From timeless classics like The Imitation of Christ to unexpected selections like Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov and the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, 25 Books Every Christian Should Read provides historical background for each work and explains its importance for modern Christians, while including selected readings from every book to get you started. In addition, each chapter ends with discussion questions to the work for use in small groups or for personal reflection. 25 Books Every Christian Should Read is a pivotal resource for the future of Christianity, an invitation into the fullness and richness of the Christian tradition.
25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever
by Ace CollinsChristmas should be the most anticipated day of the year. But many people dread the shopping, financial strain, and extra activities they have to sandwich between the layers of their already too-busy lives. Bestselling author Ace Collins is the perfect guide to help them navigate the stress of the holidays. As he shares twenty-six easy ways to revamp Christmas expectations, readers will relax, refuel, and readjust their attitude toward the season. Each upbeat chapter contains easy to apply ideas for taking a fresh look at a holiday tradition or task and making it positive and meaningful. Through a blend of historical stories, scriptural truths, and contemporary anecdotes, Collins creates a recipe for holiday happiness. He adeptly shows how to keep the joy of the season from derailing and helps readers rediscover Christmas as it was meant to be—holy, peaceful, and purposeful. A glorious Christmas is attainable with Collins’ timely wisdom and advice. Partly devotional, partly practical, and always thoughtful, Collins’ book will help readers make this their best Christmas ever!
25 for 25: 25 Years of Life-Changing Music
by Phillips Craig DeanBehind the music that has shaped an expressed a generation's faith.Very few artists have had as wide spread an impact on faith of other Christians as Phillips, Craig, & Dean. For twenty-five years, the group has communicated God’s love through worship with some of the most well-liked inspirational music ever performed. In the pages of this book, you will now discover what the music has meant to them, the stories behind the songs, and how the music has touched so many lives. Your faith will also be impacted and deepened as you refresh your spirit with this music and find powerful messages of grace, love, and hope. God has shaped and used Phillips, Craig, & Dean in amazing ways in their years of working together, and now you can have an inside view of God’s artistry through their music.
25 Life-changing Questions from the Gospels: Letting Jesus Lead You through the Stages of Spiritual Growth
by Allan F. WrightThere's nothing quite like a pointed question to elicit an honest answer. Jesus used questions throughout his ministry, not to find out something he didn't know, but to probe into people's deepest, most unsettled spaces. Biblical scholar and retreat leader Allan F. Wright organizes twenty-five questions Jesus asked into five spiritual stages that will lead you on the road to discipleship.In the gospels, Jesus frequently asked his followers and enemies tough questions like "Why are you anxious?" "Do you believe this?" and "Why do you doubt?" In 25 Life-Changing Questions from the Gospels, you will see that you are no different from those Jesus questioned--a grieving sister, a fearful friend, an incessant doubter. And you'll learn that his questions--and the issues that they raise--are just as relevant and life-changing to Catholics today as they were to Jesus' first followers. Educator and author Allan F. Wright will lead you through five stages of spiritual development--from spiritual seeker to faithful disciple of Christ--so that you can become better able embrace and share the life-giving power Jesus offers. You will come away recognizing Jesus for the wise teacher that he was and as the God who loves you still.
25 Powerful Promises From God: Proclamations for Supernatural Transformation
by Mike ShreveGod Never Breaks His Promises There are 7,487 promises in God&’s Word—unbending pledges He has made to His covenant people that are designed to give you victory in every circumstance. In this unique book, you will discover 25 primary promises that open the door to the supernatural power of God, miraculous breakthroughs and real spiritual transformation in your life. Some of the promises include:Impartation of divine revelationAngelic interventionHealing for your body, soul and spiritThe hundredfold returnInheriting God&’s kingdomTurning curses into blessingsDreams, visions and the gift of prophecyHow to move the mountains in your lifeWeapons of warfare that are mighty through GodAnd much more! Once you realize the commitments God has already made, you will be praising Him in advance for the fulfillment of His promises, instead of reminding Him of the problems you are facing. This is the most powerful and effective way to pray and live!
25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy
by Juli SlatteryIs ______ok in the bedroom?If I&’m single, how far is too far?How do I get past my shame?Whether you are married or single, having great sex or no sex, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. Sadly, most churches are silent on the subject.Dr. Juli Slattery is breaking the silence.In 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy, she tackles the most common and critical questions women ask her about sexuality, like:What if I don&’t like sex?Can I be single and sexual?Is masturbation a sin?How do I make time to make love?What if I want sex more than my husband does?Candid, wise, and practically minded, Dr. Slattery addresses matters like sexual abuse, pornography, betrayal in marriage, intimacy in the bedroom, singleness, and more, calling women to think biblically about all areas of their sexuality. Find answers to your questions, liberation from your fears, and freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy.
25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy
by Juli SlatteryIs ______ok in the bedroom?If I&’m single, how far is too far?How do I get past my shame?Whether you are married or single, having great sex or no sex, your sexuality is inseparable from your spirituality. Sadly, most churches are silent on the subject.Dr. Juli Slattery is breaking the silence.In 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy, she tackles the most common and critical questions women ask her about sexuality, like:What if I don&’t like sex?Can I be single and sexual?Is masturbation a sin?How do I make time to make love?What if I want sex more than my husband does?Candid, wise, and practically minded, Dr. Slattery addresses matters like sexual abuse, pornography, betrayal in marriage, intimacy in the bedroom, singleness, and more, calling women to think biblically about all areas of their sexuality. Find answers to your questions, liberation from your fears, and freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy.
25 Questions You're Afraid To Ask About Love, Sex, And Intimacy
by Juli Slattery 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love Sex and Intimacy StaffIn 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy, she tackles the most common and critical questions women ask her about sexuality, like: What if I don't like sex? Can I be single and sexual? Is masturbation a sin? How do I make time to make love? What if I want sex more than my husband does? Candid, wise, and practically minded, Dr. Slattery addresses matters like sexual abuse, pornography, betrayal in marriage, intimacy in the bedroom, singleness, and more, calling women to think biblically about all areas of their sexuality. Find answers to your questions, liberation from your fears, and freedom to explore God's good gifts of love, sex, and intimacy.
25 Tough Question About Women and the Church: Answers from God's Word That Will Set Women Free
by J Lee GradyGo ahead... ask the tough questions! This is not a "safe" Christian book that tells women to sit quietly and obediently in the back of the church. For far too long the church has prevented women from answering God's call on their lives. It's time for a change! "I will not be satisfied until the church repents for its gender prejudice and then fully releases women to obey the call of God on their lives.” --J. Lee Grady
25 Truths About Demons and Spiritual Warfare: Uncover the Hidden Effects of Demonic Influence
by David Diga Hernandez25 Truths about Demons and Spiritual Warfare will help readers to uncover demonic influence in areas others might overlook or miss, with twenty-five specific truths that will lead them to a newfound spiritual freedom. The Bible makes it clear: we are in a battle, and we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. There is a real devil and real demons engaged in a very real war—with us. But we don&’t have to fear the enemy. His kingdom is built on shifting shadows—lies that can only stop us if we believe them. This book will expose how demons operate, how they gain access to our lives, and how we can defeat them.
25 Ways to a Happier Marriage
by Les Parrott Leslie ParrottA simple guide to helping couples find happiness in their marriage.
26 Below (Alaskan Cyber Hunters #1)
by Kimberley Woodhouse"A thrill ride. . . as current as today's front-page news!"--Colleen Coble, USA Today best-selling authorIn her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that's coming. As a cybersecurity specialist, Jason Myers is determined to ferret out any threats to the town he now calls home--and that includes his reckless brother and his ecoterrorist friends.When an old woman's wild prediction--widespread destruction as soon as the Fairbanks temperature falls to 26 below--hits national headlines, neither Darcie nor Jason sees a real risk to anything but tourism.Then the bodies start dropping.Darcie is relying on her experience and intelligence to stop a killer; Jason is relying on God to guide the way. They'll have to work together to find the truth and prevent their Alaskan town from becoming a city of nightmares. The first in a thrilling new suspense series from best-selling author Kimberley Woodhouse, 26 Below will delight fans of Lynnette Eason, Irene Hannon, and Lynn Blackburn.
26 Ways to Pray the Alphabet: Daily Spiritual Practices to Help You Ask, Begin, Center, and Do - A Mercy & Melons Guide
by Lisa Nichols HickmanIn Mercy & Melons, each letter of the alphabet calls forth two words: a word that celebrates an ordinary thing, and another word that names a holy quality about God. Those pairings speak to each other. For those who pay attention to those pairings, they discover something about prayer and about God. This companion guide to Mercy & Melons offers a practical guide to living and exploring and praying those pairings in our daily life--as we look for beauty and hope in the "ordinary" things around us. Each of the 26 chapters focuses on four ways to explore those pairings: Ask Practice Implement Center "Praying the alphabet allows us to be thorough in our prayers because each letter conjures up something we might not otherwise have remembered: mercy, melons. Suddenly, we can taste both." Use this companion along with Mercy & Melons or as its own guide to prayer, for a retreat, for Lent, or any time you want to explore praying in new ways.
2612 Cherryhill Lane: A Novel
by Glenn Vo2612 Cherryhill Lane is the heart-wrenching story of Jonathan McCalister, a man who has it all until tragedy strikes; he loses faith in God and in life until he crosses paths with a girl named Samantha Reid who restores his faith and helps him find true purpose in life.
27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison
by Ronald OlivierIn one of America's most notorious prisons, a young man sentenced to life without parole miraculously found faith, forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. In 27 Summers Ronald Olivier shares his dramatic and powerful story and offers proof that God can bring healing and hope to even the darkest circumstances. As a teenager Ronald Olivier ran wild in the streets of New Orleans, selling drugs, stealing cars, and finally killing someone on what was supposed to be the happiest day of the year--Christmas Day. Facing the consequences of his crime, he remembered what his mother once said. "Baby, if you ever have real trouble, the kind that I can't get you out of, you can always call on Jesus." So he did.Ron was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Through the agony of solitary confinement and multiple transfers into increasingly dangerous prison environments, Ron kept seeking God for healing and hope. Finally, after being locked up for twenty-seven summers at the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary--known as Angola--Ron was miraculously released. Remarkably, he became the director of chaplains at Mississippi State Penitentiary. Today, Ron loves to combat hopelessness, wherever he finds it, by saying, "Don't tell me what God can't do!&”Readers will learn new insights about faith and patience from a man who spent almost three decades in a cruel and violent environment; be encouraged, like Ron, to find grace and forgiveness to overcome the pain of their past; and find hope that God can redeem and restore anyone. Ron's fascinating story brilliantly displays God's power to transform individuals, families, and communities, reminding us that there truly is nothing God can't do.
The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God
by Chrystal Evans HurstFor anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method to meaningful conversations with God, just one day at a time. The kind of intentional, fervent prayer life we'd like to experience often seems intimidating or just out of reach. Chrystal knows how that feels and shares her own relatable journey through the challenges and joys of deepening her prayer life. Showing up to pray just one day at a time, Chrystal found a simple yet powerful practice that made consistent prayer amazingly doable. A warm and encouraging writer, Chrystal shares the same supportive help she found for talking with God specifically and intentionally throughout the day. With stories and Scripture, this prayer journey offers three prompts each day to guide you through an easy yet intimate prayer experience. From giving thanks, hearing God, and making requests, to simply knowing what to say--Chrystal gives practical explanations and easy steps for each aspect of prayer. Most of all, this book will strengthen your faith and transform your life with the profound experience of communicating with a loving God. Whether you are new or well-versed in communication with God, this hopeful and supportive guide will help you experience God's presence in ways you never have before through the practice of meaningful prayer.
The 28-Day Prayer Journey Study Guide: Enjoying Deeper Conversations with God
by Chrystal Evans HurstWe know from Scripture that prayer is essential to an intimate and thriving relationship with God, but often we simply don&’t know how or what to pray. Many of us feel inhibited with group prayer or praying out loud. Chrystal Evans Hurst knows both the freedom and literal blessing of establishing and growing your prayer life, and how difficult it can be when prayer itself feels a bit foreign.In this video-based Bible study (DVD/downloads sold separately), Chrystal teaches us the basic tenets of prayer practice and establishes a realistic and doable pattern of prayer to be applied to our daily life for 28 days with lasting effect. She then dives deep into four postures of prayers that increase our communication and relationship with God. After you have prayed in one posture for an entire week, Chrystal will break down that posture and walk through the biblical references supporting it to draw the connections between your growing relationship with God and the practice of prayer.This study includes daily prayer practices, space to journal about your prayers and what you are hearing from God, as well as challenges each week to keep yourself from distraction and give prayer the time it deserves.Sessions include:Introduction to Types of Prayer and PracticePrayers of ThanksgivingPrayers of RepentancePrayers of RequestPrayers of YieldingDesigned for use with the 28-Day Prayer Journey Video Study (sold separately).
A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenThrough the experiences of others, readers from all walks of life can learn the gift of love, the power of perseverance, the joy of parenting and the vital energy of dreaming.
A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul: More Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenThe runaway bestseller Chicken Soup for the Soul captured the imagination of millions of readers with its uplifting message of hope and inspiration. With a nation still hungering for more good news, Canfield and Hansen went back to work and cooked up another batch of life-affirming stories to warm your heart and soothe your soul. Through the experiences of others, readers from all walks of life can learn the gift of love, the power of perseverance, the joy of parenting and the vital energy of dreaming. Share the magic that will change forever how you look at yourself and the world around you. Special contributions from M. Scott Peck, Ann Landers, Art Linkletter, Harold Bloomfield and many others are included.
3: The Numbers of Hope-Teen Edition
by Max LucadoBased on the beloved verse of John 3:16, Max Lucado brings insight to help teens apply this important teaching to their lives. 3:16 is certain to be one of Max's most important titles ever. Max offers his unique and simple storytelling for this important message while Tricia Goyer writes teen responses to Max's message, guiding teens to fully understand how this verse can impact their lives. From confession to praise, these responses are sure to bring an insightful look into the personal faith of teens. Note: White silicone bracelet no longer available with this edition. To order bracelet seperately, use ISBN 9781400312634.
The 3: He Loves. He Gives. We Believe. We Live.
by Max LucadoBuilding on stories and illustrations from 3:16 The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado, this 64-page evangelistic book leads the readers word-by-word through John 3:16, the passage that he calls the "Hope Diamond" of scripture. It's the perfect way to introduce the gospel to friends and acquaintances through Max Lucado's warm and easy to understand writing style. Experience God's grace and plan of salvation for the first time or use this booklet to share the message of hope with someone you know.
3: The Numbers of Hope
by Max Lucado*Now with brand-new content added, one of Max Lucado&’s all-time bestselling books is updated for a new generation!*Sometimes life appears to fall to pieces and can seem irreparable. We&’ve all had our fair share of disappointments, loss, or hardships. But for every challenge there is a breathtaking promise: It&’s going to be okay. How can we know? Because God so loved the world.In 3:16, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to study closely the &“Hope Diamond of the Bible&”: John 3:16.Max says of his favorite verse, &“Every time I recall these words, they are fresh and as stunning as my first encounter with them. The mind-bending awareness of God&’s limitless love, his incalculable sacrifice, and the priceless teaching at the core. How can we not review it again and again? I want this generation, and all who come after, to look closely at the key promise of God and choose the gift beyond all gifts.&”Throughout this updated and expanded edition of 3:16, Max will invite you to:Stand in awe of how deep, wide, long, and high God&’s love is for youUnderstand more fully the living hope you have through Jesus&’ death and resurrectionRest in the assurance that salvation is a gift from God, not something you can earnIf you know nothing of the Bible, start here. John 3:16 invites you to know God&’s love deeply and intimately. And once you accept God&’s love, your life will never be the same.If you know everything in the Bible, return here. Let John 3:16 become the banner of your life, so much so that the message of God&’s unending and unbending love overflows from you to others.Each copy of 3:16 also includes a 40-day devotional designed to help you draw closer to your loving Savior.
3: Los números de la esperanza
by Max Lucado¿Está tu alma cansada? ¿Estás agotado por las exigencias de la vida, los reveses decepcionantes o los días abatidos? Si es así, ponte bajo la cascada del amor inagotable de Dios y empápate de la promesa de que Dios nunca te abandonará.«Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo...» Este versículo nos detiene en nuestro camino: «Espera, ¿este mundo? ¿Con los que rompen el corazón, los que roban la esperanza y los que socavan los sueños?». Sí. Y Dios ama tanto a este mundo que nos dio el precioso regalo de sí mismo. Max Lucado, el autor y pastor del best seller del New York Times, nos invita a sumergirnos en la afirmación de Juan 3:16, que nos hace vibrar el corazón y la mente.En este libro, Max te ayudará aDescansar en el hecho de que no hay nada que puedas hacer para ganar la salvación.Comprender más plenamente la esperanza viva que tienes a través de la resurrección de Jesús.Asombrarte de lo profundo, amplio, largo y elevado que es el amor de Dios por ti.No esperes ni un minuto más para conocer al Dios que inventó el tiempo. No vivas ni un segundo más sin acercarte al Dios que es la vida misma. Hoy, entra con confianza en la mayor noticia que jamás recibirás.3:16Is your soul weary? Are you worn out by the demands of life, disappointing setbacks, or downcast days? If so, stand under the waterfall of God&’s unfailing love and soak in the promise that God will never let you go.&“For God so loved the world…&” This verse stops us in our tracks: &“Wait, this world? With heartbreakers, hope-snatchers, and dream-dousers?&” Yes. And God loves this world so much that he gave us the precious gift of himself. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites us to dive deep into the heart-stilling, mind-bending, deal-making claim of John 3:16.In this book, Max will help you:Rest in the fact that there is nothing you can do to earn salvation.Understand more fully the living hope you have through Jesus&’ resurrection.Stand in awe of how deep, wide, long, and high God&’s love is for you.Don&’t wait another minute to get to know the God who invented time. Don&’t live another second without growing close to the God who is life itself. Today, step confidently into the greatest news you&’ll ever receive.
3: The Numbers of Hope
by Max Lucado*Entirely rewritten and re-filmed for a more focused and deeply personal study of the most-loved verse in the Bible—John 3:16.In this updated classic Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado pulls back the curtain on his favorite Bible passage to move you to a profound awareness of God's limitless love, His incalculable sacrifice, and the certainty of His offer of eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This passage is a twenty-six-word parade of hope. A verse brief enough to write on a napkin or memorize in a moment...and solid enough to weather 2,000 years of storms and questions.With deeply personal accounts of the way this verse shaped Max's own faith journey, this study will reveal the gospel story surrounding the promise and unpack God's plan of restoration from the human problems of sin and death. If you know nothing about the Bible, the promise of John 3:16 is where to start.This video study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).It's time to live as if you've been "born again", as if you've already been redeemed. It's time to live into the promise, to trust it—so much that this message of God's unending love overflows from you to the world.Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.