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When a myriad of tense conversations about ideological differences in the Church left him feeling spiritually empty, Niequist determined God must have a different vision for worship and community. In his search, Aaron discovered that there was historical Christian precedent for enacting faith in a different way, an ancient and now future way of believing. He calls this third way "practice-based faith". This book is about loving one's faith tradition and, at the same time, following the call to something deeper and richer.

What does the future hold? Will faithful Christians face persecution? How can I be sure to stand strong during these troubled times? The book of Revelation was written for those going through difficult times. The first readers of this biblical book were experiencing a wave of persecution in the Roman world. To follow the Christian faith was to experience opposition. Renowned Bible teacher and prophecy expert Dr. Michael Youssef believes twenty-first century Christians are experiencing a similar wave of hostility in our culture.

When the Nazis came to power in Europe, the lives of homosexuals came to be ruled by fear as raids, arrests, prison sentences, and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews. The pink triangle, sewn onto prison uniforms, became the symbol of their persecution. Branded by the Pink Triangle combines historical research with first-person accounts and individual stories to bring this history to life for listeners.

From massive festivals to daily conversations, every day we’re on a stage. Each stage allows us an opportunity to express our unique presence—our stage presence. This is the secret, the charisma that lets us shine. But sometimes we block our power and forget this moment is the only one we have. This book teaches you to take your power back. It grounds you and launches you into the next level of your life. Whether it’s with family or friends, a boss or bandmate, this book frees you from your limitations so you can be your true, authentic self in any situation.

Parenting feels like a fight against the current—and that’s because it is. In a culture that’s drifting fast, Parenting Against the Current offers a clear, practical path to leading your family with faith and clarity. If you’ve ever wondered how to guide your kids spiritually—or felt overwhelmed trying to do it “right”—this book gives you a hopeful, doable framework for making faith a natural part of your home. Authors and pastors Josh Poteet and Matt Nations share real stories, simple tools, and a vision for reclaiming your role as the spiritual leader in your home.

Youth Pastor Brian Hanson knows loss. He's lived with it since his daughter's suicide. Instead of wallowing in his grief, he's devoted his life to educating young people about the hazards of bullying. Three lives. Each touched by tragedy. Each craving something greater. Can they find peace, happiness, and a new zest for life after so much loss?

Written to tell the story that takes you into a life of anger, resentment, sex, disappointment, and betrayal while following the assumption that “free will” is always free. Although, everyone knows that nothing in life is ever free, and there is a price to pay for all things natural. As a teen parent, he encountered situations that nearly cost him all that he had. The troubles he encountered and his achievements shaped him as a man in need of serious help.

The way you walk reveals things about your personality. What does your walk say about you? Find simple steps young adults should know to add confidence, happiness and fulfillment to their daily walk. Consider a walk that Genesis 6:9 calls "Walking with God." What does that mean? We will see reasons and reminders for what that can mean and how this walk equals a more happy, confident, and fulfilling life. The principles in this book are beneficial for every listener.

This celebrity-endorsed self-help book is one of the most succinct, applicable, and enjoyable pieces in the world of self-help and personal philosophy today. Embark on a tour of ancient temples in Tamil Nadu, India; explore the meaning of life in the restaurant of a five-star hotel in Chennai; and then through world travel and exciting life anecdotes, discover a definitive handbook on how to arrange or structure your life, which can bring peace of mind, inspire an active creativity, and even assist your rise (and maintenance) to states of peak performance.

Why does Revelation seem so confusing? Why does the patient God of Scripture appear rushed in the end times, and why does Israel, the Old Testament's main character, fade from the last act? For generations Christians have wrestled with these questions. Churches split over rapture timing. Many have given up, calling Revelation confusing or irrelevant. No single view has resolved the contradictions. What if an inherited assumption has misled us?

Power of the moment focuses on the "now", the "current moment".