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Sports are a microcosm of life. They provide goals to be achieved and obstacles to be overcome, they yield their share of joy and pain, and they're a stage upon which the best and worst of humanity is displayed. They are also a gift of God, one that can be either treasured or abused.In this book, you will: Learn how to fit your sports pursuits into the larger context of life in a healthy way. Be encouraged to reflect on the presence and blessing of God in your sports endeavours. Be challenged to participate in sports in such a way as to bring glory to God. Learn how to change to become more of the athlete and person you want to become. Drawing from a lifetime in sports and over a decade as a pastor, Benno Kurvits shares his wealth of experience in Outrun the Bear, showing that there is a way for us to enjoy sports, and to seek to excel at them, while honouring both God and our fellow man in the process."Outrun the Bear makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life." -Dave Mantel Athletic Director, Redeemer University College

Joy is a sustaining force in the Christian life, giving us strength to endure the most difficult of circumstances. Grieving the death of her husband by suicide, and facing other life tragedies, Lorna Hanishewski discovered that great joy can be experienced in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Founded on the truths of the Word of God, this practical book identifies seven keys to accessing true Christian joy. The pages are filled with biblical and personal examples of how to live a joy-filled life, challenging and inspiring readers to take hold of this fruit of the Spirit available to all who believe.

Have you ever wondered about life and all its intricacies? Why are we here on planet earth? What's out there in deep dark space? Since time began, man has tried to explain the known world. Study and research have revealed many truths about the world, but many questions haven't yet been answered. While many Christians enjoy documentaries that ponder the many ways we may have "gotten here"-from the theory that alien transports dropped us off to the idea of a cosmic slime pit which one day came to life-the only authority we have as Born-Again followers of Jesus Christ is the Book of Genesis. Only God's inspired word, the Holy Bible, can answer the many questions at hand.In this book, we will journey into the heart and mind of our incredible Creator to learn the reason and purpose for our existence. Every created being will be considered, from the angels and lucifer to Adam and Eve and their eventual fall into sin. We will also contemplate God's masterful plan for the salvation of mankind and explore what we should expect from life after death.

Feeling alone and afraid, six-year-old Darlene hides under the porch, crying. When her sister finds her, Darlene is unable to explain the fear she faces at nighttime.Later, as a wife and a mother, she processes the impact of the sexual abuse while struggling with depression. Through this deep emotional pain, she recognizes that Christ has already won the victory over Satan. But can she forgive her father? And can she ¿nd peace as she sets out to learn the truth about her biological mother?

When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for them. He healed their sick people.(Matthew 14:14, NiRV)Looking at yourself today, would you consider to be just like the sick people in that crowd?Sickness is not always found in the body. It could be that your heart or mind hurts. Or it could be that you're suffering from anxiety because life has hit you with turmoil or stress. These things can cause us to experience a season of emotional sickness, when it's a struggle just to face each new day.Even Jesus was sometimes hit with deep emotional stirrings. In Matthew 14:14, it was because of the depth of concern He had for the sick; He wanted them to be made well. His response was full of life and victory; He healed them of their ailments.In A Pocketbook of Encouragement, you will experience the same encouragement and biblical principles that I did when I was in a dark place and was met with Jesus' compassion, and was healed.

Come and join us on the West Coast to find a hidden treasure. Shhh! It's a Surprise!Play this game with Michael, Rebecca, and their West Coast friends. Can you guess what their favorite animal will be on the beach in Victoria? Maybe it will be an orca whale, a baby sea otter, or a bunny.

"Sweet… and heart-warming!"-Dr. Bruce KotowichDirector of Choirs, University of WindsorIn the Beginning, the first book in the Finley's Tale series sets in motion thejournal of Finley Newcastle, a literate church mouse who writes his observations ofthe people (and mice) who populate a small-town church. Keen to monitor, study, andwrite about the parishioners and his fellow mice, including what others might thinkof them, Finley is unaware that his account may prove comical to human readers.Although English is Finley's second language-his native tongue is Mouse-hispersistent recordings are fervent and heartfelt, never lackadaisical. At the end ofeach entry, he records the treats and gourmet crumbs he and his wife Ruby enjoy.In his itsy-bitsy handwriting, Finley's ambition is to record one full liturgicalchurch year at Historic St. Peter's. Most journal entries introduce new people,mice, and situations, capturing a colourful rainbow of characters.His favourite humans are Pastor Clement Osterhagen, his wife Aia, and their daughterGretchen who reside in the parsonage. They are merciful, quiet, quick to forgive,prone to worry, adventuresome, big-hearted, and extra good-looking. Finley'sobservations lead him to conclude that they possess a strong faith in Jesus Christ.

" -Catherine Cameron, Psychotherapist"I would highly recommend this for any person who has children with mental illness in their world, whether among family or friends, in the classroom or congregation." -Jan Young Baker, M.D.When the doctor said those two crushing words-bipolar disorder-the only thing rolling around in Melody Leclair's head was confusion. This could not be happening… not again. With no documented family history of mental illness, the Leclairs now faced the unexpected diagnosis of bipolar disorder in not one, but two of their three children.When Lightning Strikes Twice is an unparalleled memoir with first-person accounts, family perspectives, and collective insights from an extraordinary community of friends and clinicians. Follow this family's heart-wrenching yet hope-filled journey of finding their new normal. With three teenagers in high school, the Leclairs' world now included hospitalizations, medication, self-care, and prayer on top of the typical challenges of raising teenagers.Read this heartfelt and authentic family experience of mental illness, punctuated with honesty and humour. You will undoubtedly be captivated, informed, and inspired.

What would you do if the Lord sent you a dream about a young woman, and then the next day, there she was-standing in front of you in the check-out line at your local gas station? Would you use this opportunity to witness, or would you shy away from following Holy Spirit because you don't feel adequately trained, or you fear rejection and embarrassment?In Journeys to Unknown Spiritual Frontiers, Helen Pasanen and her husband, Art, focus on Spirit-led experiences in which they have seen the Glory of God manifested as part of the routine of daily life. You will discover examples of how a shy, introverted scientist has been able to share the hope in Jesus in a simple, loving way by sharing His faith story.Included are Helen and Art Pasanen's testimonies of supernatural experiences as evidence of the Glory of God being manifested in our time, plus an account of Helen's call to prophetic intercession.

Have you ever felt betrayed by a family member? Have you ever needed even a glimpse of hope to help you through a tough situation? In the Old Testament, we read that Joseph was thrown into a pit and then sold by his own brothers. This great betrayal left him feeling alone and in despair. Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of his troubles. Being Joseph takes a closer, pastoral perspective on perseverance through hardships, the value of forgiveness even when it's near impossible, and the redemptive hope of reconciliation. Joseph's story expands on dreams, slavery, seduction, imprisonment, and the restoration of a family. In the worst moments of Joseph's life, we can see that God never left his side. The lessons we can learn from this book can help enrich our daily lives in this difficult world today.All ages will benefit from this captivating commentary on a real family, just like yours.

Twelve-year-old Allister McRuer can't wait to attend the brand new, one-room schoolhouse that he, his father, and brothers helped to build on a corner of his family's pioneer homestead in southwestern Manitoba.There was no school within walking distance when Allister and his family first arrived in May of 1892. More than a year has passed, and Allister worries that he has forgotten everything he learned at his school in eastern Canada. Will he and his twin brother, Jim, ever be able to catch up?Allister's excitement quickly turns to frustration. His new teacher doesn't seem to know how to handle sixteen children in Grades 1 through 8. What chaos! And his father continually pulls Allister and Jim out of school to help with the harvest or to build on their older brothers' homestead claims. How are he and Jim going to pass any grade?

"After the Immortal invasion, they take over every nation on earth and set themselves up as rulers without any accountability! I'd call that a pretty successful invasion," Tom summed up.Gizhaa was shaking his head involuntarily, but all he said was, "I've never heard this before." Nearly a thousand years after Earth has recovered from a catastrophic war, the conquering Immortals rule the world, demanding annual tribute in exchange for prospering rains. But not everyone is happy with the system. When siblings Gizhaa and Inaa accompany their father on a historic diplomatic journey to the capital, they find themselves at the centre of a plot to restore an ancient government.Someone doesn't want their journey to succeed, however, and they are soon entwined in political espionage. They must decide if they will help to overthrow the Immortals or trust their own gifts, which warn them of great danger ahead. When it seems Inaa's heart is compromised, leading her into a reckless relationship, Gizhaa wonders if he will lose her. But how much will it cost him… and the world?

From their first meeting to their retirement years, Jim and Anne Edgson have epitomized what a happy marriage is all about: two imperfect people not giving up on each other! From troubles in their marriage, to challenges in Jim's career, this is a couple that "dug in" and did the hard work to reach their goals. Along the way, a miraculous encounter with their creator and Saviour changed their lives and led them into a new realm of service to each other and their community.In this delightful and inspiring autobiography, Jim and Anne-just an average couple-share candid stories to which readers can relate, regardless of their marital status. Life lessons mined from tragedies, successes, and a wealth of experiences in church, business, and politics make Rocks Don't Move an entertaining, insightful, and moving memoir.

"The enemy is not my neighbor, the media, the people down the street, or potential terrorists. The enemy is hiding among the citizens and using them as protection. It is a guerrilla war!We are called to fight-not against our neighbors, but for our neighbors. The battle is to free their bodies, minds, hearts, and souls from bondage and to release them to freedom. Envy, greed and fear are hard masters, and only God offers freedom from the bondage of the consequences of sin."In this book, you will come alongside some of those who have struggled. You will discover those personal and public spiritual disciplines needed to prepare you, as an ambassador and warrior of the most High God, to pursue the release of the captives.

Helen Pasanen had a conversion experience at the age of twenty-five, coming to Christ after watching Dr. Billy Graham on television. Subsequently, a near-death experience brought her closer to God and instilled in her a greater sense of mission to tell others that He is only a prayer away. That mission deepened in the mid-1980s, when God began speaking to her in a very deep and personal way, activating in her the gift of prophecy. Ever since, she has been writing and sharing those messages with the world.Listen, God Is Calling presents prophetic messages in a 365-day devotional, allowing you to more easily meditate each day on the Lord and wonder at the breadth and power of His love. These words of wisdom are especially important to believers in these last days, as He seeks to reveal His heart more urgently than ever to a hurting world.

Chris Neil-or Christopher, as his mother, Bonnie, called him-grew up with the ambition and desire to be an NHL hockey player. Through grit and determination, he achieved his goal and left an indelible mark on the Ottawa Senators franchise.Christopher spent many hours as a youngster in Ron and Cathy Pegg's home, providing the author with personal, first-hand knowledge of Neil the hockey player and the man. That friendship continues to this day. In this engaging biography, you'll meet the Neil family and the personalities from the world of hockey that guided and formed Chris Neil throughout his life-a life of athletics, community involvement, and faith.Christopher played over a thousand games in the NHL, all as a member of the Ottawa Senators. He became one of just over fifty players in the history of the league to play a thousand games with one team. The one thousandth game was played in Los Angeles, with his wife, Cait, and all the members of the Pegg family present.Christopher is not the final word on Neil's career, as he continues to serve the hockey community off the ice, but it does tell the tale of a life well lived so far and will inspire hockey fans and people of faith alike.

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"A true page-turner." --R.L. Read, Former National Awards Chair, Canadian Authors AssociationWhen Charlotte met Albert, the handsome Lufthansa pilot, she was sure their lives together would be nothing but bliss and happiness. Little did she know what was in store for her and her family. It was the 1930s and the clouds of war were gathering all around them. Albert, by now a Major in the Luftwaffe had been deployed to Hitler's private fleet of planes. When WWII broke out Charlotte and Albert's world fell apart. They would endure long separations, the losses of children, their home and eventually their country. This is a family story of epic proportions, a thrilling page turner with incredible twists and turns of fate and destinies; heartbreaking as well as hilariously funny at times.Will Albert and Charlotte survive? Will their love for each other be strong enough? And who is Iron Annie? Be surprised, it is not who you think.Immerse yourself in a true story of an ordinary German family caught up in the horrors of war.

Tara is so excited to go to the big summer fair with her family-until she loses the little bit of spending money her mother gave her! Read along as Tara learns a big lesson about responsibility and appreciation for all that she has been given.About the AuthorTasha Gentles is the mother of three beautiful daughters. She works and writes in Woodbridge, ON. She hopes her stories will teach children important life lessons and inspire them to trust in God in all things.

Faith battles faith. Good battles evil. Only one can win.Legend says that a mysterious Welsh prince named Madoc discovered America more than three hundred years before Columbus, landing in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Intrigued by the legend, Stone Wallace and Mandy Griffiths discover that Madoc was more than an explorer. In fact, the powerful and wealthy Knights Templar charged him with a dangerous mission: to protect their precious relics. But modern-day Druids have now learned of Madoc's relics, which are so powerful and valuable that they are willing to kill for them. As they delve into Madoc's story, Stone and Mandy become embroiled in preventing a plot to launch devastating twin attacks on Britain and America that will result in the deaths of thousands. From an assassination in Wyoming to a murder in Maryland, the Druids will not give up their quest of revenge.The clock is ticking down, death and destruction is about to fall, and only Stone and Mandy can prevent devastation.