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Who am I? It's a question we all ask ourselves at some point. Depending on the season we focus our identity on our job performance, marital status, personality type, or social network, among other options. However, there's a larger question to consider. Who does the Bible tell me I am in Christ? From the wisdom and perspective of insightful authors, we'll seek to answer this question by: exposing our false notions of identity; understanding the biblical truth of our identity in Christ; and reflecting on what it looks like to live in our new (and true) identity.

Snowy owls make their homes in the icy white lands of the north. In these snowy places, they are perfectly camouflaged. Learn more about this giant owl!

As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God's word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit.

Big, stately great horned owls with their hooting call and big orange eyes are the owls of scary stories. Learn more about these tufted hunters.

Dark, quiet places like barns are these owls' favorite hideouts. Just don't disturb barn owls, or they'll hiss and shriek! Learn more about these pale nighttime hunters.

Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydream believer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man…literally. One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. He is knocked out cold, rushed to hospital and the poor pup gets left behind. Wracked with guilt, Darcy takes the dog and makes plans to reunite him with owner, Aidan. As she discovers the mysterious stranger's world of books, Darcy builds a picture of this man and wonders if he could be THE ONE.

Jess feels increasingly left out as the only non-mum amongst her friends. Terrified she might lose them altogether, she embarks on becoming a mother too. But is she really ready? Hollywood actress Ruth Seymour is home in the small town of Lakeview for the summer. But has an ill-advised fling with a handsome co-star resulted in a seriously unplanned consequence? Nina has come to live with her estranged father, Patrick, after a bad break-up. But will she ever dare tell him about the secret she is concealing?

Escape to St Lucia in the perfect summer read from the No. 1 Irish Times bestselling author of The Summer Villa. Praise for Melissa Hill: 'Delightfully, deliciously enjoyable' Patricia Scanlan 'All the ingredients for an irresistible tale’ Roisin Meaney 'The perfect escapist romance' That's...

Three women. One summer reunion. Secrets will be revealed… Villa Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amid dappled lemon groves and fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the...

A group of college friends on the verge of summer graduation wonder about what the future holds; marriage and motherhood; world domination; or a better life elsewhere? One thing they do know is that they'll always be friends. But before life takes them in different directions, they make a pact to reunite in five years to see how their predictions turned out.

When Ethan Greene lost his wife, he never thought he would be able to replace her, until one woman stepped in and showed him how to be happy again. Now, on a romantic Christmas trip to New York City, he has a plan to show Vanessa just how important she is to him and maybe even to give his daughter, Daisy, a complete family again. He's going to propose with a perfect ring from Tiffany's.

Eigentlich sollte Livia das perfekte Leben führen. Schließlich wurde ihre Zukunft von MAM berechnet, einer Künstlichen Intelligenz, die die Menschheit vor 200 Jahren vor dem Untergang rettete und seither das Leben aller gestaltet. Ihre Freizeit verbringt Livia in den Sims, täuschend echten Simulationen, in denen die Welt vor der Klimakrise nachgestellt wird. Auch ihren Job als Krankenpflegerin verdankt sie MAM. Doch Livia beschleicht das Gefühl, dass MAM bei ihrer Berufswahl einen Fehler gemacht hat – und dass sich hinter der Fassade ihrer perfekten Gesellschaft ein dunkles Geheimnis verbirgt.

Leonie has left behind everything and everyone she loves for a fresh start in California. Desperate to outrun the mess she's come from, she hopes the change of scenery can mend her broken heart and bury her secrets forever. But when she discovers a bundle of unread love letters hidden in the back of a wardrobe in her new apartment, she is intrigued by the mystery behind them...and can't help but notice the similarities between them and her own story.

Have you ever wanted to follow your passions...but were hesitant to jump? Not sure where to start? Listen along as we take a journey with those who’ve “Clocked-Out” and hear the struggles they faced, continue to face, lessons learned, what kept them going, and some pretty rad secrets that helped them succeed.

Sechs Jugendliche steigen in ein unterirdisches, verlassenes Bunkerkrankenhaus hinab, um den perfekten Nervenkitzel zu erleben. Dieser nahezu lichtlose Ort soll der Schauplatz für ihr Lieblingsrollenspiel Lupus Noctis sein. Doch schon nach kurzer Zeit stellt sich heraus: Der Schlüssel zur Tür fehlt und der Ausgang ist versperrt. Ein Versehen? Oder hat sie jemand in der Dunkelheit eingeschlossen? Je länger die sechs in der Finsternis festsitzen, umso mehr dunkle Geheimnisse kommen ans Licht.

Eve knows what she wants. After nine good years and two kids together, it's about time Liam made an honest woman of her. Eve's sister Sam knows more than she should. She's always thought Eve was too good for Liam. And when she learns the truth about his numerous business trips abroad, her suspicions are confirmed. Brooke, literally a world away, knows nothing. Until one day, a mysterious delivery arrives and promises to change her life forever.

Following a painful breakup, Abby protects her emotions by hiding from life, until a head injury causes her brain to start losing new memories. Determined to fight it, Abby sets out to prove her diagnosis wrong by grabbing life with both hands. She’ll save her memory by embarking on a list of experiences that will be simply unforgettable. All seems to be working well, until a trip of a lifetime to New York City, where she bumps into a friendly stranger called Finn. But is he a stranger after all?

Life coach Tara's situation certainly seems perfect—she enjoys a booming career, great house, exotic vacations and flashy sports car to match. But most important of all, a happy home with Glenn. Glamorous London PR specialist Natalie has achieved success in everything she's ever set her mind to—except relationships. When the two strike up an unlikely friendship during a stay at the same tropical beach resort, Tara agrees to coach Natalie toward landing the man of her dreams.

When you think "bird nest", you think tree, right? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. Learn more about these pint-sized predators.

Chloe has been planning her Big Day for as long as she can remember, and everything is set for the wedding of the year...until a wedding invite mix-up inadvertently sets her on a collision course with groom Dan's ex - the elusive first wife he's always been unsettlingly reticent to discuss.