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This guy will truly be perfect and faithful. How is it possible? No one is that good, are they? You don’t want to be fooled again; your heart can’t take much more. But there’s something different about this one. Something special and reassuring. You’re not sure what it is, but you’re willing to risk your heart one more time to find out. You tell yourself you’re not going to get hurt this time and that you’ll be super careful and if you see one red flag or anything that makes the hair on your arms stand up, you’re out!

In I Am Masterpiece, Derrick Serianni takes listeners on a profound journey of faith and resilience. Triumphing over a heart attack caused by ten blockages in his heart that required quadruple bypass surgery, Derrick shares his story with raw honesty and profound insight.

The reality of suffering is a profound aspect of the human experience, one that resonates deeply within the Christian faith. As believers, we are often confronted with the stark truth that pain and hardship are not mere anomalies; they are woven into the fabric of our lives. Yet, in the midst of our struggles, we are invited to reflect on the comforting nature of Christ. His compassion for the brokenhearted is a testament to the fact that we are not alone in our suffering.

“La Preghiera” esplora i profondi insegnamenti spirituali del Servo di Dio Don Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970) sul potere trasformante della preghiera. Questa raccolta completa esplora il ruolo vitale della preghiera nella vita spirituale, attingendo dai vasti commenti biblici di Don Dolindo e dai suoi altri scritti. La profondità e l'importanza dei suoi scritti furono riconosciute dallo stesso San Padre Pio, che dichiarò: “Non si deve perdere neanche una parola uscita dalla penna di Don Dolindo.”

Unexpected gifts are often great surprises but the unforgettable ones are the ones that keep giving throughout our lifetime. God's word is a treasure trove of blessings and abundance that make up that truth of His unforgettable gift of life.

This book introduces us to the meaning of church membership, the traits of a good church, and how we are to function as parts of the body. Written for laypeople, it includes practical discussions on church leadership, male and female roles, worship, spiritual gifts, confrontation, unity, and prayer. Revised and expanded with study questions and new conclusions.

Human beings were not designed to carry tons of stress and anxiety. That’s because stress and anxiety make us sick, weak, fatigued, unfocused, and unproductive. When we are stressed, we say and do dumb things, and our chances of excelling in life are reduced. Unfortunately, this happens to too many people in our society today. But it doesn’t have to be that way with you.

God is offering you the freedom and security to live the life you were meant to live: a life of abundance. If God Could Heal You, Would You Let Him? interweaves the survivor story of MindShift Thrive Global Ministries founder Rossana Novaes da Silva with the 12-step process toward healing that Christ revealed as He led her away from the pain of her past.

In Undercover Kindness, Jimmy takes us behind the scenes of his unconventional life: blessing strangers, crowdsourcing a helping hand, having adventures, making friends, and learning that the world is a kinder place than we generally believe. Undercover Kindness is just as unconventional as Jimmy Darts himself. With a mix of unforgettable stories, thoughtful reflections, and revelations that go beyond the vignettes shown his videos, this book will help listeners reignite their faith.

Our God has designed each of us to live joyful, victorious, and overcoming lives. But as we look around at the world today, it seems very few people's lives could be described this way. Even among people of faith, constant struggle and worry seem to be the norm. Why is this the case? What keeps us from experiencing the power and triumph that Jesus said would mark His followers?

Taking an accessible approach to biblical theology, author Sam Storms explores Scripture to address what God's love is and what it isn't. Drawing insights from the Psalms and the life of Jesus, Storms covers God's sovereignty and the saving power, longevity, and sin-killing nature of his love. The Steadfast Love of the Lord breaks down obstacles that prevent believers from accepting biblical truths and challenges the cultural lies that hinder them from accepting God's vast and unfathomable love.

Easter Sunday is the holiest day of the year, a day when even those who don't usually observe the Christian calendar or attend liturgical churches greet each other with the proclamation "Christ is risen!" But Easter is more than a day—it's a season even longer than Lent. In fact, for the Christian who has died with Christ and been brought to life in him, Easter is the new, joyous, and radical way of living. In this short volume, priest and New Testament scholar Wesley Hill explores the history and significance of Easter for the church and for our own spiritual formation.

When death touches your family, you are never quite prepared. Complicating your personal pain and the need to grieve is the equally important task of helping your children understand and process the loss of a loved one. How should you answer your child's questions about death? Should you let them see you cry? How can you support their resilience? How can you help preserve memories? Drawing from their own personal and professional experience, Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague help you navigate loss alongside your child.

The Faith Code is the product of nearly a decade of collaboration between a prominent pastor who resides in the heart of San Francisco Bay's technology hub, and a renowned Silicon Valley investor, leader, and philanthropist. By combining moral and ethical counsel with the pioneering tactics of entrepreneurship and community building, Terry Brisbane and Rusty Rueff have methodically distilled the essentials of what it takes to live a full life while simultaneously becoming citizens who contribute to the world around us.

In Fatherless No More, Tim Johnson takes you on a journey that challenges everything you thought you knew about identity. Your true identity doesn’t begin or end with the relationship you had—or didn’t have—with your earthly father.

An Introduction to Prayer offers a collection of rich yet brief reflections on prayer in the Catholic spiritual tradition from acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian Bishop Robert Barron.

The groundbreaking principles of Power Thoughts are now encapsulated in a 365 day devotional, which encourages you to expose negative thinking and learn to think in line with God's word. Walk with Joyce day by day as she demonstrates the 12 strategies that provide the antidote to every battle your mind faces. The Power Thoughts Devotional will teach you how you can control the way you think and make positive changes to your life.

The Last Arrow is your road map to a life that defies odds and alters destinies. Discover the attributes of those who break the gravitational pull of mediocrity as cultural pioneer and thought leader Erwin McManus examines the characteristics of individuals who risked everything for a life they could only imagine. Imagine living the life you were convinced was only a dream.

Charles H. Spurgeon’s devotionals Morning by Morning and Evening by Evening have inspired, encouraged, and challenged Christians for generations. Spurgeon, with his masterful hand, carefully selected his text from throughout the Bible and covered a broad range of topics, in order to present a well-balanced and fruitful daily devotional for readers both young and old.

In the best-selling Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes these areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women - lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God's grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan's lies: God's truth!