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If your life doesn't look the way you expected, that doesn't mean God can't use you. If we know God has already won the battle, why do we still struggle The Christian life often doesn't feel like the stained-glass images we remember from childhood--happy, holy, hopeful. But God never promised that we won't have trouble. Rather, He promises to be with us through the storm. Shannon Bream, the number-one New York Times bestselling author of The Women of the Bible Speak series, returns with a fresh collection of biblical stories that will hearten readers who feel stuck in a spiritual rut. People in the Bible--the very people in those stained-glass windows--struggled the exact way we do. Shannon chronicles unlikely biblical heroes, including: Moses, the slave-turned-prince who faced constant curveballs in life. Daniel, the exile who maintained his integrity in the most hostile environment imaginable. Joseph, the "chosen one" who had family trauma like you wouldn't believe. Jonah, who ran away from his mission and ended up at the bottom of the sea. Elijah, the bold prophet who went from miracles to extreme loneliness. Peter, the impulsive and changeable fisherman who became a "rock" of the faith. Their journeys were full of trials, but they found abounding peace in Jesus. Nothing Is Impossible with God is an encouraging reminder of how the Lord is willing and able to bless us more than we can possibly imagine. It will comfort, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges by showing that nothing is impossible with Him.

10 Historic Finds That Support the Truth of Christianity · Explore compelling archeological discoveries that support the authenticity of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reasonableness of Christianity · For believers and skeptics alike · From an acclaimed biblical scholar and ministry leader In an age of growing skepticism, many demand hard evidence before believing anything is true--especially when it comes to Jesus and the Bible. A kind of "artifacts or it didn't happen" attitude. Perhaps nowhere is this attitude more prevalent than when considering the claims of Christianity. The irony of this is that there are centuries of archaeological discoveries that support the narratives found in the Bible. Lost cities and civilizations, found. Lost art and technology, rediscovered. Lost documents, retrieved. Okay, fine, the skeptic says. I'll give you cities and art. But what about Jesus? There's no actual evidence that he ever lived, right? Wrong. In this eye-opening, faith-fortifying book from acclaimed New Testament scholar and minister Jeremiah Johnston, you'll encounter ten of the most compelling historic finds that corroborate the truth claims found in the Bible regarding who Jesus said he was, when and where He lived, His claims and aims, how His life ended, and how that wasn't the end of His story. Far more than a tour of the past, The Jesus Discoveries connects His story with your story, perhaps in ways you've never before considered--revealing how Jesus's story changes your story.

Biblical Wisdom for Living Without Compromise As a believer living in today’s secular culture, you might find yourself under enormous pressure to make political, social, and spiritual concessions to your beliefs. But this is nothing new. The prophet Elijah is one of the most remarkable biblical examples of standing for truth in an age of deception, and his life offers an inspiring model for facing today’s challenges with clarity and confidence. From New York Times bestselling author Amir Tsarfati with Middle East analyst and media professional Tolik Piflaks, The Elijah Mandate explores the powerful parallels between Elijah’s ancient battles and today’s cultural conflicts. Amir and Tolik uncover the many ways Elijah’s example can help you stand for truth in a culture intent on redefining truth to accommodate worldly ways and desires guard your soul with spiritual disciplines that will uphold and sustain you in times of opposition listen for the still, small voice of God for direction as you seek to serve Him well If you long to live faithfully without fear, The Elijah Mandate offers timeless biblical wisdom for engaging society with firm yet loving courage and discernment.

"Mostly What God Does" by Savannah Guthrie is a heartfelt memoir that chronicles the life and career of the renowned news anchor. She shares her personal experiences with faith, family, and finding meaning in the midst of a demanding career.

God always keeps His promises, but not always in the way we expect…. “Have faith” is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it actually look like to live it out? In The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God’s plans can turn our worlds upside down. She tells the story of Jochebed, a mother who took enormous risks to protect her son, Moses, from Pharaoh in one of many powerful Old Testament stories. Could Jochebed have imagined that God’s actual design for her son involved flight into exile and danger? And yet this was all part of the master plan to deliver Israel from slavery. Another biblical mother, Rebekah, made terrible choices in an attempt to ensure her son’s place in history. And a daughter, Michal, struggled to keep her faithless father, Saul, from sin, while battling pride in herself. Through these stories, Shannon explains the intimate connection between faith and family—and how God’s unexpected agenda can redefine the way we think about family. Not all of these mothers and daughters in the Bible were paragons of virtue. Like us, they were human beings who faltered and struggled to do their best. While some heard God’s voice, others chose their own paths. Through the lens of their imperfections, we can see how God used their stories to bring about His divine plans. He’s still doing the same work in our lives today. The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak shows that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Yet, as these inspirational stories of biblical families attest, at the end of these journeys lies greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. In this moving exploration of the women of the Bible, Bream asks: how does their ancient faith speak to our modern lives? Faith and Family: Discover the intimate, and often complicated, connection between family dynamics and faith, and see how God’s unexpected agenda can redefine everything we think we know. Spiritual Growth: Learn from the struggles and triumphs of these biblical families to find greater peace and joy in your own spiritual journey, no matter how twisting the road. Relatable Women of the Bible: Explore the lives of mothers and daughters like Jochebed, Rebekah, and Michal, who were not paragons of virtue but imperfect people used in God’s divine plan. God's Unfailing Promises: Witness how God always keeps His promises, even when His methods involve risk, exile, and danger that these women could never have imagined.

The Fox News journalist gives his account of the injuries he sustained from a Russian attack while covering the war in Ukraine.

A self-help book providing guidance on achieving healthy relationships

A New York Times Op-Ed columnist espouses having an outward focus to attain a meaningful life.

The Women of the Bible Speak is a collection of quotes from the Bible’s most important female characters. Shannon Bream, a Fox News anchor and Bible teacher, brings these women’s stories to life, providing context and insight into their lives and legacies.

The talk-radio host looks to Muslim teachings for the roots of Islamic extremism.

An examination of the jihadist group and a warning about its dangers.

The actress describes her life in Scientology and the aftermath of her break with the church in 2013.

From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening to the established order that he was captured, tortured, and executed as a state criminal. Within decades after his shameful death, his followers would call him God. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor. Scores of Jewish prophets, preachers, and would-be messiahs wandered through the Holy Land, bearing messages from God. This was the age of zealotry—a fervent nationalism that made resistance to the Roman occupation a sacred duty incumbent on all Jews. And few figures better exemplified this principle than the charismatic Galilean who defied both the imperial authorities and their allies in the Jewish religious hierarchy. Balancing the Jesus of the Gospels against the historical sources, Aslan describes a man full of conviction and passion, yet rife with contradiction; a man of peace who exhorted his followers to arm themselves with swords; an exorcist and faith healer who urged his disciples to keep his identity a secret; and ultimately the seditious “King of the Jews” whose promise of liberation from Rome went unfulfilled in his brief lifetime. Aslan explores the reasons why the early Christian church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary. And he grapples with the riddle of how Jesus understood himself, the mystery that is at the heart of all subsequent claims about his divinity. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of Jesus of Nazareth's life and mission. The result is a thought-provoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fast-paced novel: a singularly brilliant portrait of a man, a time, and the birth of a religion.Praise for Zealot “Riveting . . . Aslan synthesizes Scripture and scholarship to create an original account.”—The New Yorker“A lucid, intelligent page-turner.”—Los Angeles Times “Fascinatingly and convincingly drawn . . . Aslan may come as close as one can to respecting those who revere Jesus as the peace-loving, turn-the-other-cheek, true son of God depicted in modern Christianity, even as he knocks down that image.”—The Seattle Times “[Aslan's] literary talent is as essential to the effect of Zealot as are his scholarly and journalistic chops. . . . A vivid, persuasive portrait.”—Salon “This tough-minded, deeply political book does full justice to the real Jesus, and honors him in the process.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Jesus\' life and times, and the events leading up to his execution.

A neurosurgeon recounts his near death experience during a coma from bacterial meningitis.

A doctor explores what makes America great.

The stars of the TLC reality show describe their polygamous marriage.

An eight-year journey between two worlds — Christian and Jewish, black and white, impoverished and well-to-do — teaches lessons about the comfort of belief.

Life\'s detours send Janzen back to the Mennonite home where she was raised.

A memoir by the first black coach to win a Super Bowl.

Religion as a malignant force in the world.

"It's All About Him" by Denise Jackson with Ellen Vaughn is a memoir that provides insights into the life of Denise Jackson, wife of country music star Alan Jackson. The memoir explores Denise's journey of faith, resilience, and personal growth in the context of her marriage and family life. Vaughn collaborates with Denise Jackson to share a compelling narrative of love, faith, and self-discovery.

President Jimmy Carter offers a passionate defense of separation of church and state, warning that fundamentalists are deliberately blurring the lines between politics and religion. In Our Endangered Values, Jimmy Carter offers a personal consideration of "moral values" as they relate to the important issues of the day. He puts forward a passionate defense of separation of church and state, and a strong warning about where the country is heading as the lines between politics and rigid religious fundamentalism are blurred. Carter describes his reactions to recent disturbing societal trends that involve both religious and political worlds as they increasingly intertwine and include some of the most crucial and controversial issues of the day. Many of these matters are under fierce debate. They include preemptive war, women's rights, terrorism, civil liberties, homosexuality, abortion, the death penalty, science and religion, environmental degradation, nuclear arsenals, America's global image, fundamentalism, and the melding of religion and politics. Sustained by his lifelong faith, Jimmy Carter assesses these issues in a balanced and courageous way.

A critique of liberal ideologies and their impact on American society

Leap of Faith is the autobiography of Jordan's Queen Noor, who married King Hussein in 1978.

Let's Roll! is the story of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked on September 11, 2001, and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.

The Academy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer tells her stunning story, looking back at her life and six-decade career. Tyson has been blessed to grace the stage and screen for six decades. She has been the church girl who once rarely spoke a word; the teenager who sought solace in the verses of the old hymn for which this book is named. A daughter and mother, a sister, and a friend, she is also an observer of human nature and the dreamer of audacious dreams. Here, in her ninth decade, Tyson is a woman who has something meaningful to say. -- adapted from jacket

Sylvia Browne shares her insights on what happens after we die.

A non-fiction work exploring the concept of the "acorn theory" and the idea that individuals are born with a unique and guiding soul code.

"Crossing the Threshold of Hope" is a book-length interview with Pope John Paul II, conducted by journalist Vittorio Messori. The Pope reflects on various aspects of the Catholic Church, faith, morality, and his personal experiences. The book offers insights into the Pope's thoughts on contemporary challenges and his vision for the Catholic Church.

A exploration of the connection between the mind, body, and healing, featuring interviews with individuals who have experienced transformative healing.

Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop character—and helps parents teach it to them. Thirty years ago, readers thought that the times were right for a book about moral literacy. Back then, Americans worried that schools were no longer parents’ allies in teaching good character. As the book’s original introduction noted, “moral anchors and moorings have never been more necessary.” If that was true in the 1990s, it is even more true today. The explosion of information with the Internet has left many unsure of what is valuable and what is not. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard work. Self-discipline. Faith. These remain the essentials of good character. The Book of Virtues contains hundreds of exemplary stories offering children examples of good and bad, right and wrong. Drawing on the Bible, American history, Greek mythology, English poetry, fairy tales, and modern fiction, William J. and Elayne Bennett show children the many virtuous paths they can follow—and the ones they ought to avoid. For the 30th anniversary edition, the Bennetts have slimmed down the book’s contents, while also finding room to introduce such figures as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and heroes of 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan. Here is a rich mine of moral literacy to teach a new generation of children about American culture, history, and traditions—ultimately, the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. The updated edition of The Book of Virtues will continue a legacy of raising moral children far into a new century.

Eadie recounts her near-death experience, describing a journey into the afterlife and the profound spiritual insights gained during the encounter.