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Life is full of challenges and even as Christians, we are not strangers to pain and suffering. The stories in the Bible have shown us that even favored kings like David and Solomon had their share of ordeals. The apostle, Paul, had to walk a lonely and hardship-filled road on his way to greatness. Job, a person worthy of admiration, went through sickness and almost loses the fight for his faith.

In this six-session Bible study, Karen Ehman helps you rediscover the life-changing joy that comes from putting others first. In a culture that tells us a me-first, you-second way of living is the key to happiness, Ehman explains that the key to moving forward in almost every facet of your life is to embrace backward living. Listen, Love, Repeat gives you both the encouragement and practical, daily ways you can reach out to others with both planned and random acts of kindness.

How to find your best fit. Whether you grew up going to church twice on Sundays or never set foot in a church at all, finding and sinking your roots into a church community is crucial to your spiritual well-being. Finding the right church home can be a huge challenge, and also a lot of fun. Kevin and Sherry Harney point out that, while no church is perfect, some will fit you better than others. They show what a healthy church looks like, how to handle hot issues facing churches today, and how to determine whether a church's unique worship style will inspire or distract you.

They've helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now 12 new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.

A third-year law student, Tara Simonetti just needs a job to pay the bills and put food on the table. After her father's untimely death, she's determined to give her small hometown what he didn't have: a good, honest lawyer, but law school isn't cheap. When she answers a want ad that leads her to Elena's Bridal one blustery morning, she feels like she's died and gone to heaven. All of the organza, gowns, and pearls she could ever imagine - her dream job, indeed.

Every denomination of the Christian faith accepts the Holy Spirit’s existence, but most Christians do not know him very well. The Holy Spirit comes into a person’s life when they become a born-again Christian, but few Christians get the most out of that relationship. Here is an exciting short book that looks at 25 aspects of the Holy Spirit and how he can work in and through your life. Some of the subjects may be new to you and good news to listen about, but seeing the Holy Spirit manifest in these 25 ways in your life will take a concerted effort and discipline.

What if a loving, compassionate God had a real interest in the people of today and expressed his heart in modern times with them? This is what Prophet Matthew Robert Payne has brought to use in this book. God addresses 25 subjects—most of which will be applicable to you—and speaks in a down-to-earth language with candor and honesty.

This book is based on aspects of the author’s life. It seeks to encourage listeners to forgive and work to repair the relationships in their lives, knowing that people have struggles and sometimes need more help than abandonment. The author also encourages listeners to seek the Lord and his direction in the scenarios in each chapter. The author wants to help her own family heal and others who have been hurt.

Plain and simple, the nature of love is to give. Once we understand that God is love and that love gives, we can successfully move to the next phase in receiving from God. Love is the first key, the key that all else hangs on, in order to receive all that Christ has made available.

Could your love language guide you to a meaningful life? In a world of varying beliefs and endless opportunities, determining how to spend our lives can seem impossible. And even more difficult than finding direction can be finding meaning. Perhaps we know what we’re most interested in, but how do we know if it has purpose? These longings are rooted in our desire to feel God’s presence in our lives, which begins when we know how he communicates with us.

Have you ever felt like you wanted to take your faith farther? Do you want to look past the mirror and look within yourself and your faith? Are you tired of feeling like you’re hitting a barrier? Well, this checklist is the perfect answer to help you progress your self-betterment and rediscover your faith. Turn to the Bible and find all the answers that you were looking for! It’s the ultimate guide on how to live the life that God wants for us.

Drawing closer to God requires a genuine hunger and thirst for His presence. It is not a passive endeavor but a deliberate choice to seek Him with all one's heart, mind, and soul. This pursuit involves dedicating time for prayer, immersing oneself in the study of Scripture, and living in obedience to God's teachings.

The Bible calls us to embrace a love that knows no boundaries, transcending selfishness and conditionality. It urges us to extend our love to all, even adversaries and strangers, fostering unity, compassion, and profound reconciliation that mirrors God's boundless love for the world. Integrating these profound truths requires an immersive journey through the Scriptures, involving diligent study, fervent prayer, and introspective reflection, while living in harmony with God's divine character.

God’s love for you is unconditional, inescapable, and unstoppable. John understood this love, and it changed his life. As you read each day of this 21-day devotional along with the Gospel of John, you'll discover there is no love like Jesus’ love for you and you'll know His love in your heart.

In Fear Not, Ed Love unpacks 11 biblical stories in which God commanded someone to "fear not". Each story exposes a common fear and challenges listeners to face their own fear and follow in faith. Listeners will discover how God uses ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.

You Are Equipped gives women specific tips and strategies for combating the lies the enemy tries to whisper to us about our purpose as well as our relationships. You Are Equipped gives practical strategies for overcoming everyday hurdles that often keep us frustrated in our purpose and our most important relationships. If you are ready to live a life free of fear, self-doubt, and overwhelm, this audiobook will give you tips and strategies to make the next necessary moves in your life.

Does God really love me despite my failures? Can God use me for good in this world despite all my sin and shortcomings? Do my doubts and questions about faith make God think less of me? Do I have a future in the family of God despite my past? In the biblical story of the prodigal son, Jesus answers all those questions that lurk in the heart of so many believers. In The Long Walk Home, author and pastor Matt Carter takes a fresh look at this age-old story and helps the listener discover and experience, once again, the radical, never-ending love of God for his sons and daughters.

Aligning with Heaven's purpose, with the strength of unity, and embracing the authority of love are interconnected and essential components in our journey of acknowledging God's sovereign rule. When we align our hearts, minds, and actions with Heaven's purpose, we recognize that our lives are part of a grand and divine narrative. It allows us to transcend our individual desires and align ourselves with God's greater plan, contributing to the advancement of His Kingdom on earth.

Life is full of challenges and even as Christians, we are not strangers to pain and suffering. The stories in the Bible have shown us that even favored kings like David and Solomon had their share of ordeals. The apostle, Paul, had to walk a lonely and hardship-filled road on his way to greatness. Job, a person worthy of admiration, went through sickness and almost loses the fight for his faith.

Stages of the Soul is about making tangible spiritual progress. It’s about truly understanding - understanding like you’ve never understood before - that you are deeply loved. Author Nancy Kane walks you through five stages of the soul’s journey toward embracing God’s love. This book will help you see more clearly how the Lord tenderly guides us to greater wholeness, holiness, and love.