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"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required."Leia Hamilton can move things and set them on fire-with her mind.Leia's father and step-mother tried to hide their past: a time when they were part of a team of superheroes. But despite being disbanded for over twenty years following a series of tragedies, their problems were passed to their children and Leia finds that her future collides with their past.In the diverse world of human and superhuman, heroes and villains, friends and enemies, some of Leia's choices have terrible consequences. For Leia, this leads to a personal crossroads and a search for redemption.Not your normal superhero novel, Mindfire isn't about secret identities, costumes, or evil plots endangering the world. Instead, self-discovery and adaptation is at the forefront as the reader follows the lives of the characters who are unafraid to show love and explore spirituality. Can redemption and renewed grace weather the flames of absolute power and superhuman strength?

Do you suffer from pain? At last-a book on "pain management" from a Christian viewpoint! Here's a volume you can read with confidence that will direct those suffering from pain to God's solution to the problem from the Scripture. Dr. Jim Halla, a practicing rheumatologist and a National Association of Nouthetic Counselors fellow, knows from experience how to use Scripture to help those suffering pain. In his medical practice, Dr. Halla regularly treats and counsels hurting patients. In Pain: The Plight of Fallen Man he shares his wisdom with those who hurt and those who are trying to help.

Charlotte Hallaway needs to come to terms with her father’s death.  He had been her only family, and she wasn’t handling her grief well. It was just supposed to be a few weeks of peace and quiet to process it all, but then she saw them—a drug deal and a murder within seconds of each other.  And they saw her.  Now running for her life, Charlotte boards a bus to escape her pursuers and wakes up the next morning in the woods of Jennings, Georgia, without a memory of how she got there or of who she is.  All she knows is an underlying fear she can’t seem to shake.When two hunters find her battered and scared, can she put aside the clear confusion she’s experiencing to trust them? She wants to trust them, especially Nicholas, but fear is holding her back. Trust is incredibly hard when one is so clearly confused. Could it be he and his friend are not who they claim to be? Who are they really . . . and who is she?

Paths To Answered Prayer takes readers on a journey through one woman's deepest and most intimate prayers-prayers for satisfaction and longing, prayers for healing and prosperity, prayers for fulfillment and joy. Yet, despite years of faithful pleas for deliverance, God led Heidi Fuller on a path filled with heartache and much loss. Infertility, miscarriage, and adoption failures seemed to be the only results of her daily pleadings with God. With a broken and confused heart, Heidi sought to discover the real purpose of her prayers.Heidi's personal study of Scripture led her to discover the gift of peace that accompanies a contrite heart. She learned that in the waiting, God is still working, and that in pain He is still present. She found a Savior who is sufficient and an Ear that is always open. She unveiled the heart of a kind and compassionate Father who delights in doing good. Incomprehensible good. Heavenly good. Eternal good.Heidi's path to answered prayer concludes with the miraculous reminder of God's ability and might. The reminder that submission yields greatest satisfaction and that grace always accompanies a higher good. This inspirational journey will encourage even the faintest heart with a renewed confidence in a God who indeed hears and answers prayer.

My name is Kelly, and I'm an Ironman.I never was much of an athlete, but God pulled me out of my comfort zone and put me in the world of endurance racing. In this environment, He could be the strength in my weakness. As I trained, I became stronger physically and spiritually. In fact, I came to salvation through an Ironman triathlon. God showed me His goodness through sweat and pain. Ten Iron Principles is a memoir that reveals this journey: from playing football on a boys' junior varsity team to training for an Ironman triathlon in adulthood. From living apart from God to praying through a 2.4 mile swim. It's the story of how God prepared me for my Kingdom purpose. Never quit. Defy limits. CourageUP!

A Whisper in the Woods: Quiet Escapes in a Noisy World was birthed from Martin Wiles' numerous treks with his two children and his middle brother in mountainous areas on the eastern coast of the United States. Through these hiking and camping experiences, God taught him valuable lessons that have seen him through many difficult life experiences.Martin's weekly devotionals found in A Whisper in the Woods take the reader out of the noise that often accompanies living in this world and into the quiet escapades of wooded areas where the voice of God is more clearly heard.As you walk with Martin through the mountain valleys and over the high summits, you too will hear God whisper words of comfort to you.

Son of the Father is a creative storytelling of Barabbas, the man released in the hours leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. Long before his life is traded for Jesus’, Barabbas’ family is ruined, a consequence of his own rage. Consumed with guilt he resolves to put things right, but this seems an impossible task. Huge debts, a man bent on revenge, theft and murder hang above his head.As Barabbas struggles to atone and restore his family’s honour and to bring himself out of poverty, he meets the new religious teacher. Barabbas can’t bring himself to trust this wandering preacher even though his family follows Him, until Barabbas’ life is spared, costing more than he thought possible.In this thought-provoking and gripping novel by debut author Andrew Stone, readers will discover a much deeper meaning as the lives of Barabbas and Jesus intertwine between the pages and weave a story of love and sacrifice.

Can an Israelite captive, wrenched from all she loves, serve the very man who destroyed her village?Miriam is asked to do the impossible: serve the wife of Naaman, commander of the Syrian army. Clinging to treasured memories of home and faith, Miriam faces captivity with worry and bitterness. Little does she know the Heart Changer is wooing and preparing her for a greater mission—far beyond what she could imagine.This middle-grade historical novel reflects the heartache and angst of a young refugee in a foreign land where all hope seems lost.

Abigail Walker, a young woman from rural South Carolina, is on the cusp of womanhood, aching to be able to run wild as the younger children do, yet yearning for things she has yet to understand. Awkward and unsure of herself, Abby is flustered when she meets Harvey Nicholas, the nephew of a family at her church and a cadet from Clemson College. As summer begins, Abby finds herself constantly in the company of Harvey and falling quickly in love with him.As rumors of war begin to reach the States, Abby begins to fear what may come for her older brother and Harvey. Once Pearl Harbor is bombed, the boys are eager to protect their home and the women they love. But will Abby and Harvey's love be able to withstand distance, rumors, loss, and hurt? Or will the war be what tears apart Abby's heart?War-Torn Heart is a Kleenex-box book with a story of hope, of love, and of perseverance through World War II, which will make the reader cry, scream, and long for more.

Ten years after a brutal war, cannibals and humans fight over the pieces of a hardscrabble existence. Former Navy SEAL Doyle has been prowling the broken remnants of a devastated America for years. Alone in an armored bus loaded with weapons and supplies, he's grateful for his solitude. Being alone makes it easier to survive, as others can become a liability in the end of the world. But when a particularly brutal attack leaves Doyle in need of fuel and repair, he has no choice but to venture into the nearest settlement.Jonathan has been pastoring a small church of Christians in that same settlement, but when he meets Doyle he sees an opportunity to expand his ministry. Cannibals have kept everyone from traveling, but Doyle's armored transport and weapons bring hope to his small band of followers. The two men strike up a mutually beneficial bargain, but neither of them realizes that this journey will change them in ways they could never have imagined.As they search for other believers, they must battle cannibals, militant atheists, and a mysterious super soldier. Doyle's unbelief and Jonathan's faith will collide in this action-packed wasteland.Solitary Man is a gritty, action-packed post-apocalyptic story with a solid, Biblical worldview.

For decades, the Reverend Sammy Milton was a force in American politics. An outspoken leader of the religious right, Milton divided his time between evangelizing the lost and galvanizing conservative voters. His rhetoric was polarizing, his positions were divisive, and he garnered many enemies over the years. When news outlets carried word of his death, many openly expressed joy at his passing.Scott Addison was a product of his time. A liberal journalist working in the nation's capital, he cared little for religion one way or the other. He held, like so many of his peers, a thoroughly negative opinion of the infamous figure. On the day Milton died, Addison was assigned to write an in-depth story meant to bury the fundamentalist preacher in vitriol. He expected the piece to be an easy one.However, as he talked with those who knew Milton, both friend and foe alike, Addison's image of the late preacher became more complicated, and found that far from a simple assignment, the story would take him to places he never thought possible. A Spiral Into Marvelous Light is a thought-provoking and heartfelt examination of how one life can influence so many others, including those who were not in the same camp or faction.

Helpful Reflections for Difficult Times examines the emotional and spiritual impact our earthly trials have on our hearts and points us to a prayerful and contemplative walk with God.Ed Keelen, a cancer survivor, channeled his physical distress that he experienced into daily reflections that explore the question, Where is God when I suffer? These reflections will lead you through steps of deeper communion with God through silent contemplation and prayer.Helpful Reflections for Difficult Times is for anyone experiencing suffering and longing to know the unfathomable love of God. The reflections focus on a specific Scripture each day and explore its meaning and application to a person's trial. Not only do they urge you toward a higher state of mind that strives to see God's bigger picture, but also, they encourage you through the mundane tasks of your everyday life.When we suffer, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the enormity of our circumstances. Helpful Reflections for Difficult Times declares that God is still in control, that God still loves you, that God has a plan and a purpose for your sorrow, and that God will bring joy to your life.

Beautiful Majesty has been dognapped!Majesty, the firehouse dog, is missing.Willie and Jax are on the case to discover who is the dognapping culprit. Could it be their neighbor, Mr. Applebee? Or maybe it is Ms. Thornton?Join the Pintail Duo, Wilhelmina van der Coup and Jackson Barnaby, as they follow the clues to rescue Majesty in The Case of the Missing Firehouse Dog. 

Alisen, a teenage girl, is routinely awakened by the same terrifying dream. The nightmare gets more detailed and longer every night, but the terror remains the same. She tries to dismiss it as something she ate, or maybe a book she read, but then she meets Kale.Kale is having the same nightmares.Believing there must be a deeper meaning, Alisen and Kale delve into politics and biblical prophecy. Together, they discover that everything in their dreams has a counterpart in real life, which leads them to believe that something terrible is coming. Is there any way to avoid this catastrophe and save thousands of lives? Or will their worst dreams come true? They must choose whether to turn to God or to each other to save them from the very end of the world.Stories of the Night combines political intrigue, biblical prophecy, and military adventure into a suspenseful story that leaves the reader with the choice of where to place their ultimate hope.

An ancient relic, a puzzling prophecy, and a young woman tied together through the ages . . .Throughout history, blood moons have always been surrounded by persecution and provision, great trials and triumphs. The blood moons of 1493-1494 provided a new world for the Jewish people. In 1949-1950, the blood moons gave them Israel, and the following eclipses presented the Jewish people Jerusalem in 1967-1968. Now a new set of blood moons is on the horizon, and Tassie's family is certain they will bring about great change.Tassie, named for a lost religious relic, has her sights set on her career and love, and she doesn't have time for silly children's stories. Dismissing the blood moons as circumstance, her unbelief threatens to keep her from her destiny. When Tassie finds herself in the center of worldwide turmoil and a terrorist plot, can she accept her family history and fulfill her place in the future of Israel? Or will the country of her heritage finally fall to its many enemies?Blood Moon Redemption is an end-times thriller that will keep you riveted until the very last moonrise.

Awakenings is a collection of Ryan Phillips' responses to the truth of God's Word that came during a season of solitude and reflection in the remote and beautiful hills of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, as he awoke every morning and had time to reflect on the Word and listen to the Holy Spirit. This time of beautiful surroundings, quiet devotion, and writing helped Ryan grow spiritually, and his hope is that you will also be awakened to who God is calling you to be and become, and that his devotional journey will encourage you to deepen your walk with God and to embrace your identity as a believer in Jesus.

Better than birthdays. Better than Thanksgiving. Better even than Christmas! For the Double Cousins, the high point of the year is SUMMER CAMP!Seeing camp friends.Choosing one activity for the day’s free time, and there are too many to do them all in one week:The climbing wall,The hike,The zip line,And for a quieter break, crafts or fishing.And then there’s WATER DAY! So many ways to get wet!BUT—and it’s a big BUT—this year there’s even more excitement with unexplained happenings, disappearances, and strangers around. Who returned the wandering four-year-old? Who is pilfering food from the kitchen? Will Carly have to survive without daily chocolate? Will Max lose friends because of Jess, who seems to attract trouble? And how is it all related to the historic stagecoach robbery they are just hearing about now! Or is it?In The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Camp Prowler, the cousins cram sleuthing into a tight schedule and still manage to learn lessons about doing right despite what others think and the value of a lifetime of service to others. With this Double Cousins adventure you can have summer camp anytime you want!

Whether you are just starting your journey to recovery from addiction or have relapsed and feel hopeless, you will definitely find help in Cathy Sweat's The Gates to Recovery. As someone who works one-on-one with addicts, Cathy knows the traps, setbacks, and excuses that are often used when drowning in addiction. But with Scriptural guidance through the Gates of Jerusalem in Nehemiah, Cathy can show you the way to freedom and help set your feet on the path God has planned for you. Learn from the Israelites and see God's merciful hand as you experience your soul's final recovery.