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Embarking early one Sunday morning on an innocent road trip from Greenville, South Carolina, to the hills of North Carolina, the unsuspecting husband and wife team of Tom and Linda Kupec had no idea that their one-day trek would turn into a fifty-four-week adventure of a lifetime. South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama. Each weekend, the couple discovered a new church that was still preaching the Word of God, even if the worship service was a bit different than what they were used to. Mega churches and tiny ones. Liturgical services and charismatic ones. Cotton fields, football fields, and battlefields. The highest mountains east of the Mississippi River. The largest army base in the country. Breathtaking sunrises rivaled only by the splendor of the changing autumn leaves. Four separate trips to the Atlantic Ocean. Through it all God was showing Tom and Linda the indescribable joy of being in the center of God's will, being led by His Spirit to places they had never been, both physically and spiritually. God showed them the vastness of His Body, the Church. They encountered people with humble hearts looking to serve their Savior. Hungry hearts aspiring to mature in their walk with God. People in churches that proclaim the risen Christ. Churches proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus despite the continuing decay of an increasingly secular society. Churches graciously embracing the couple from South Carolina with their New York accents. Sundays in the South is the story of God's redemption and His faithfulness to a couple who has not always been faithful to Him. It's a story of a God faithful to His church despite its warts and blemishes. Follow along with Tom as he recounts their year-long trek and perhaps be inspired to take a journey of your own.

Some men do their greatest work in the face of heart-breaking disappointments; such was David Livingstone. Facing jealousy from other missionaries, the death of his wife, troubles, delays, worries, hunger, thirst, illness, and the fear of death from the slave-dealers and wild animals, Livingstone was still close to God. His Bible was his solace and he felt the companionship of Jesus Christ even when he was most alone. Though David Livingstone has been dead for over a century, he has an honored name and his fame is fresh. He believed that God had called him to open Africa; and having done so, he left it to others, under God's guidance, to pick up the task where he had finished. Because of the work of David Livingstone, there are thousands of missionaries on the field today; missionaries who love the same Lord Jesus who made Livingstone the hero that he was.

Miriam, a widow in Judea, has only one hope for survival: she must go to Capernaum and live as a beggar. On her way to the city, she is viciously attacked and left for dead. A leper, an unlikely and dangerous hero, saves her life but Miriam's journey has only begun. Miriam's resilience and faith are tested again and again. Meeting unlikely friends along the way, Miriam's path winds from Capernaum to the Sea of Galilee to Jerusalem. As she searches for friends and security, she eventually meets a man named Jesus of Nazareth. By His miracles and teaching, Miriam and her friends finally find something to believe in. But can they overcome the doubt and treachery that lurks in Jerusalem? Realistic friendships, love interests, conflict, and bonding friendships await in Of Friends and Followers, historical fiction from author S.A. Jewell.

"Declutter Now! is the right book at the right time. In today's society, where more is touted as better, it can be difficult to cut through all the excess and uncover what really matters, but Declutter Now! lends a much needed hand. Packed with helpful tips, encouragement, humor, and personal stories, the reader will have no trouble figuring out that less can truly be more."-Lindsey Holder, Former Celebrity Assistant, Style Blogger at lindseyholder.comWe all have too much STUFF! Not just tangible things, but also the harmful clutter we allow to take up residence in our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. EVERY area of your life must be decluttered for you to live with the joy and freedom God desires! We'll clean out closets, relationships, and finances.We'll share ideas on decluttering your children's lives from the get-go, and how to instill tools they'll need to keep them that way.We'll navigate through challenges at work and critical career decisions.Are you burdened by emotional ties that bind or physical problems which keep you in bondage? We'll tackle those too!Does your spiritual life feel empty or stalled? We desire to help! Declutter what you don't need to make room for what really matters. Less can truly be more! Do you long for more peace and harmony in your life?Do you desire more quality time with family?Are you seeking relief from financial burdens?Are you ready to release the grip of guilt and obligation?Do you yearn for an increased ability to serve God? Don't miss out! Declutter Now! is for REAL people dealing with REAL life! Discover the tremendous joy possible when living a decluttered life for Christ.

When Addy and her sister Molly step off the Orphan Train Steamer in Ephraim, Wisconsin, no one waits for them. Hopes for a family that would treat them kindly while they worked for them are gone. Addy determines to find a job and care for her sister, but that presents problems she can't quite handle. Even though Mr. Captain offers to help the girls find a home, Addy is convinced no one will ever want them. She's just too much trouble and too impetuous. Besides, those pesky feelings of abandonment stalk her heart. As Addy and Molly get to know the kind and strong people of Door County and its isolated islands, perhaps they will actually find a place to call home. But will they ever learn about the family they lost? And what of the others from the Orphan Train? Who will love these children? Join Addy in her quest to grow into the heritage of the islanders by becoming a strong survivor and helping others do the same. Her attitude and actions will delight you and drive you crazy. In Addy of the Door Islands, Judy DuCharme continues the saga of the fascinating people of this island community at the tip of Door County, Wisconsin. Set in the late-1800s, Addy of the Door Islands shares the story of two amazing orphan girls who just want to be loved. Through their story, learn more about the islands and the children who were part of the history of the Orphan Train. And catch up with the people you loved in Lainey of the Door Islands.

History repeats.Gladiators Arising: Blood-Bought vs. Blood Sport examines the resurgence of blood sports in the world today and its infiltration into the church. Historians are calling on people not to be comforted in the false assumption that gladiatorial fights could never happen again. Yet, it is realized that the neo-gladiators of Mixed Martial Arts have already arisen. This book walks through the corridors of time and takes a panoramic historical view of the early church's collision with gladiators and its ultimate victory. The exploding concussion crisis makes this a timely book and the uncomfortable realities need a biblical response.Gladiators Arising demonstrates the early church's success in piercing the darkness with the Light of Christ. It was through loving those created in His image and sharing the Gospel no matter the cost that changed the course of history. The cross today, standing within the weathered Roman Colosseum, beckons us to remember the past, understand the present, and prepare for the future.

"After Catherine Reed's husband dies in a tragic logging accident, Catherine and her four-year-old daughter, Clair, move home with Catherine's mother and brother in order to accept a new position as the teacher for the town's one-room schoolhouse. But Catherine carries a dark secret that she hasn't even shared with her mother. Will she ever find forgiveness? Samuel Harris has suffered his own loss, losing his wife and unborn child over a year prior. Although he is the town's preacher, he struggles to trust God, blaming God for allowing him to be absent when his wife died. The guilt has burdened him ever since. But when his old flame Catherine Reed comes back to town, he wonders if they can find healing together. Catherine believes that anyone who wants to learn should be allowed to learn, but she is quick to find a town divided on that issue. As she and Samuel set out to change people's minds in a post-Civil War era, they find themselves drawn to each other over and over again. As they join together for the same cause, could they also find a second chance at happiness?" - back cover

When Dr. Sam Gray is sent to Africa as a volunteer physician, he is counting down the days until he can go home again. During a trip to the local school to take care of the students, he runs into the Cloverdales, a missionary family determined to win every soul in Africa to Christ. While fun-loving, brightly dressed Esther Cloverdale befriends him from the start, her more serious twin sister, Grace, is not as easily won over by the agnostic doctor. And Dr. Sam is convinced all their father, Thomas, wants to do is convert him. Try as he might, Dr. Sam can't seem to resist the family and finds himself being pulled into their midst again and again. As he battles his own beliefs, Dr. Sam begins to find that maybe he's in need of a Physician as well, but Who will ever be able to heal his hardened heart? Grace Cloverdale has only one purpose-to serve God. She has determined she will only fall in love with a man who is strong in his faith. So when she meets Dr. Sam Gray, she has no interest in pursuing anything other than a professional relationship. But the more time she spends with him, the harder she finds it to keep her resolve. Will she give in to temptation and fall under the charming doctor's spell? Or will she remain faithful to her God? Amazing Grace answers the question so many people have-what's so amazing about grace?

How do you think God feels about you - right now?Just hold still. Take a moment for the honest truth. Let the soul-searching question seep in, and brace yourself for the answer.Don't tell yourself the answer you know you're supposed to say. Don't recite lines from children's church or your grandmother's house that never sank beneath the surface of your heart. Tell yourself the real answer, what you truly felt as you drove to work this week, as you looked into your family's faces at the table, as you laid down to go to sleep last night.Maybe your answer is "disappointed." "Mad." Even "apathetic."And yet the unbelievable truth is better than you could ever imagine. Because what God really feels for you is love, and He's done specific, personal things for you so you'll know it. Like treasure left too long, they're buried in the Bible but finally brought to light in "Always Been Loved." As you read it, you'll finally discover God's true feelings for you - the feelings that He's had for you since before you were born and that you can never lose.He's ready to show you: you've always been loved.

When Canadian Jeremy Norton applied for a position in Alaska, the childhood home of his wife, he never envisioned that God would actually call him to the Northern Roads. But God had a plan that was greater than anything Jeremy could have imagined. Journey down the Northern Roads with Jeremy as he reflects back on his early days as a pastor when he still had a lot to learn about loving people and be challenged to grow in your own walk with Christ. The small-town, isolated Alaskan territory is the perfect place for one to stretch himself and to learn to love your neighbor in the local coffee shop. So, grab your own cup of coffee and take a trip down memory lane with Jeremy Norton on the Northern Roads.

To some people, saying that David had a godly heart is almost offensive. How do you apply that description to a man whose legacy includes neglecting responsibilities, lust, adultery, murder, deception, hypocrisy, and callous indifference? Saul, David's predecessor as king of Israel, was guilty of deliberate rebellion, but Scripture gives no account of him ever engaging in the kind of disgusting activity that characterized David's behavior during his sin with Bathsheba. Yet Saul, when he sought forgiveness, was rejected. What made David different? David: The Godly Heart of a Sinful Man examines David's heart, identifying specific character qualities that influenced his response when confronted with his sin. Humility, honesty, and confession were common, and it was evident that David cared more about getting right with God than defending his actions. There was no effort to justify his sin or excuse himself, and he never tried to shift the blame to others. David understood that God cared more about the contrite attitude of a broken heart than the false piety of an insincere sacrifice. He knew he would never, by his own efforts, meet God's standard of perfection. In Psalm 103:14 David stated: "He knoweth our frame, he remembereth that we are dust." The essential message of David: The Godly Heart of a Sinful Man is that God does not expect an individual to be perfect; instead He desires a heart that is sensitive and responsive to the ministry of God's spirit.

Grace McCready was a thin, beautiful girl; but when she looked in the mirror, all she saw was fat and ugly. What started out as her trying to lose a little weight by slowly changing her diet led to her telling endless lies, starving herself, and exercising herself nearly to death. As Grace developed a relationship with Ed (her eating disorder), she kept believing lies about who she was instead of believing the truth about who God created her to be. When her family finally realized the health crisis she was in, Grace was already so involved in her new lifestyle that she didn't want to give it up. But with the support help of her family, doctors, counselors, and God, Grace discovered what real recovery looks like. If you're ready to discover what real recovery looks like, then this book is for you. By sharing personal experiences from her battle with anorexia and her much longer recovery process that followed, Grace helps readers see the reality of eating disorders and recovery. She discusses the truths she needed to hear during her recovery from anorexia, and she candidly shares her past and current struggles with her physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health related to her eating disorder. Her desire is for young women to have realistic, while still hopeful, expectations for their eating disorder recovery and for them to know that every small step they take in the right direction-whether in their physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual recovery-is always worth it.

Once "one nation under God," America today is desperately sick. And the Church seems to have no answers. How can a nation so "churched" be so untouched by the Gospel? Why has "the Glory departed," leaving a nation racked by political hatred, drug addiction, and shattered families? God, Caesar, and Idols asks these questions and calls the Church to seek God's Word for answers. Too many Christians no longer make political choices on the basis of eternal truth, but instead make them on the basis of purely financial considerations. It's time for the Church to break its addiction to humanistic, government schooling and instead "bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." This book challenges the Church to reject "cheap grace" and the easy temptation to be "tolerant" of society's rebellion. We must again honor the authority of God's Word and embrace the life-altering power available when we reject our cultural idols and proclaim "the whole counsel of God" without compromise. Armed with careful scriptural exegesis and supported by the words of great Christians from church history, God, Caesar, and Idols encourages the American Church to again "contend for the faith" in today's culture-whatever the cost.

Is your heart touched by the emotional distress, mental illness, hopelessness, despair, addiction, fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and fatigue that characterizes our day? Within the foundations of despair and hopelessness is the cry, "Can someone help me? Can someone call on God for me?"God is not deaf to the cries of this generation-He created you with this generation in mind. He is counting on you to step out and meet the needs of this day and age. He has equipped you for the difficult times ahead. Allow God to guide and to work through you. Display His splendor to those around you.