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Be Transformed by the Power of the Suffering Servant When Jesus came to this world, His servant-like life confounded even those close to Him. Still today, there's much to learn and appreciate about this aspect of Christ. Knowing Jesus as Servant, the second of four Bible studies on the Gospels, focuses on the book of Mark. Designed for both individual and small-group study, it features daily readings, passage-by-passage teaching, thought-provoking questions and writing space, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments. It will not only equip you with greater knowledge, but also help you engage in formative practices that lead to a fuller relationship with Jesus.The Son of God reigns as King and Savior, yet He came to serve. The deeper we know this, the more it transforms how we live and relate to others, because He's where the joy is!

Learn to Live as a Disciple of the KingJesus was and is looking for people who are eager to follow Him wherever He leads. In this ten-week study you'll learn about King Jesus--His authority, His royalty, and His throne, which will last forever. The first of four Bible studies on the Gospels, Knowing Jesus as King focuses on the book of Matthew through daily readings, biblical teachings, thought-provoking questions, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments. It will not only equip you with greater knowledge, but also help you engage in formative practices that lead to a fuller relationship with Jesus.While other personal identities may bring temporary happiness, life as a disciple of King Jesus is the only path to an abundant life now and for eternity. He's where the joy is!

Honest Talk about Some of the Most Important Questions You'll Ever Face(For Ages 10-17 or Grades 6-12) Everybody's talking about sex these days, but it's hard to figure out who to listen to. There are a lot of disagreements and many harmful messages going around. So as you grow and mature, it's important that you're getting loving, biblically grounded answers to some of life's most embarrassing and confusing questions. This must-have book for preteens and teens tackles the tough, sensitive issues of sexuality for today's kids. It is filled with honest, biblical, and age-appropriate information that- answers delicate and taboo questions - helps you navigate a sexually confused culture - reveals God's beautiful plan for sex and sexuality - equips you to make decisions that honor God and your body There are also discussion questions to spark open conversations between you and your parents. This book is a powerful tool that will help you live a life of sexual integrity and grow up to be healthy, happy, and wise.

Despite trials that threaten their path forward, hope dawns for a future filled with love.Kat Wadsworth and Sebastian Jones never imagined their lives would entwine so closely. Forced to flee on a wagon train from a vengeful uncle and an unknown gunman, they live in a hidden canyon with the family that rescued them. But as the days turn into months, they each have separate reasons for wanting to move back to society, and the best way to the independence they desperately crave might be through a marriage of convenience.However, settling into their homestead in Cheyenne, Wyoming, reveals a different reality for Kat. Her new husband becomes consumed by his inventions, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. And just when they think they've left the danger behind, a mysterious attacker lurks in the shadows, threatening the new life they've built. Together, they must confront the perils from their pasts to forge a future with hope and the prospect of love.

Change the way you think, one verse at a time What if you had God's words with you all the time? Not just on your phone, but deep in your soul and on the tip of your tongue? It may sound daunting, or even impossible.Knowing how hard Scripture memorization can be, Dwell Differently founders Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz created a simple, creative, and smart way to memorize Scripture and keep God's promises in your heart. Natalie and Vera not only reveal the importance of having a mind built on God's Word, they actually give you the tools necessary to defeat negative thoughts. In doing so, they help you: - fight lies with truth- replace fear with peace- focus your heart on what really mattersIn a world filled with negative voices competing for our attention, just one word from God is more powerful than any other. It's time to store up a wealth of them."Dwell Differently is an invitation we all need--to know, love, and apply God's Word to our everyday lives."--RUTH CHOU SIMONS, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

You Are Not AloneGod cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance. In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same--no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you move past fear and shame to combat the specters of depression and suicidality. God is still there, even in the darkest of places. May this book be a step in the process of healing and help you find hope in your battle.Includes reflection questions, Scripture meditations, and a bonus video course.

Help Others Experience God's Powerful GraceGod's grace is all around us, but often we fall back into well-worn paths of discouragement, trying harder, or thinking that we've failed as Christians. In this powerful, eight-week study from internationally respected ministry Freedom In Christ, you will encounter God's grace like never before. This leader's guide for The Grace Course will help you move believers past behavior modification and into heart transformation. Through biblical teaching, reflection and discussion times, video testimonies, and practical exercises, participants will discover how to - deal with the false motivators of guilt, shame, fear, and pride - overcome striving and performing - remain secure in God's love - become agents of reconciliation and healing in the world You can use the accompanying videos or present the content yourself using the scripts in this Leader's Guide. Each participant will need a Participant's Guide as well. The Grace Course is part of The Grace & Freedom Project, a collaboration between Freedom In Christ Ministries, Bethany House, RightNow Media, and YouVersion. It features a range of top-quality resources to help people experience God's grace and freedom at such a deep level that they are forever changed and equipped to take the love and healing of Jesus to a broken world. See what's available at GraceAndFreedomProject.com or scan the QR code.

"A delightful, heartwarming love story filled with admirable people, charming Irish traditions, and the culture of nineteenth-century St. Louis."--Elizabeth Camden, RITA and Christy Award-winning author on Calling on the MatchmakerAfter her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web of scandal and obligation while carrying a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances.Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face the trials of their pasts and a city consumed by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.

"Angela Hunt takes her craft to new heights--and depths--as she fully immerses us in the lives and struggles of first-century followers of Yeshua."--Tamera Alexander, bestselling author on The Woman from LydiaWhen the new provincial governor arrives in Corinth, the esteemed Chief Magistrate Narkis Ligus, father to Mariana and Prima, is delighted. He sees a golden opportunity to propel himself to greater power and fortune by uniting his and the governor's households through the marriage of one of his beautiful unwed daughters to the governor's firstborn son. Yet complications quickly arise in Narkis's own family. Mariana, his stepdaughter, holds steadfast faith in Yeshua, rendering her hesitant to marry a man devoted to the Roman gods, despite Narkis's urging. On the other hand, Prima, his daughter by birth, yearns for a life of wealth and status and is willing to go to great lengths to secure a marriage that fulfills her desires--even if it means betraying Mariana to do so.

A contender running for the rosesAs a Black woman in a field with little diversity, Piper McKinney is determined to make her mark on the horse-racing world. Raised on a Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, Piper's dream is for her horse to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby. With the help of her best friend and trainer, Tucker Hale, she gains national attention but must grapple with the complications that arise when a journalist delves into her past as a transracial adoptee.A best friend racing for loveIn an effort to win Piper's heart, Tucker formulates a plan to train Piper's horse to victory, hoping to prove himself to her, her parents, and his own self-doubts. Then a shocking scandal hits the media, implicating both Piper and her parents, and she and Tucker will have to survive the onslaught to find their way to the winner's circle--and each other.A romance worth the challenge"Readers are going to be delighted by this endearing and adorable romance."--Sarah Monzon, author of the Sewing in SoCal series on The Love Script

When a renowned crime podcaster vanishes without a trace, former FBI behavioral analysts turned private investigators River Ryland and Tony St. Clair are called upon to track her down. As they wade through the evidence she left behind, they unearth a startling connection--she may have discovered the existence of an unknown killer, and he will stop at nothing to carry out a deadly plan.As the pair delves deeper, they soon find themselves the targets of a relentless enemy determined to silence them. With their lives--and hearts--on the line, can they confront the evil that threatens them before it consumes them both?Nancy Mehl presents pulse-pounding suspense with . . . "A little of everything . . . plenty of intrigue, dangerous moments, deadly scenarios, and romance."--The AR Critique on Cold Threat"Plot twists you won't see coming."--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author on Cold Pursuit

Heartbroken after a failed relationship, Treva Zimmerman returns to Lancaster County to visit her Amish relatives before leaving her Plain past behind her for good. While caring for her elderly Aunt Rosene, Treva finds inspiration in her aunt's story of a dramatic trip to Cold War Germany--but is it enough to change her plan?

Grace and Hope are identical twin sisters born with the ability to time-cross together between 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, and 1912 New York City. As their twenty-fifth birthday approaches, they will have to choose one life to keep and one to leave behind forever--no matter the cost.In 1692, they live and work in their father's tavern, where they must watch helplessly as the witch trials unfold in their village, threatening everyone. With the help of a handsome childhood friend, they search for the truth behind their mother's mysterious death, risking everything to expose a secret that could save their lives--or be their undoing.In 1912, Hope dreams of becoming one of the first female pilots in America, and Grace works as an investigative journalist, uncovering corruption and injustice. After their parents' orphanage is threatened by an adversary, they enter a contest to complete a perilous cross-country flight under the guidance of a daring French aviator.The sisters have already decided which timeline they will choose, but an unthinkable tragedy complicates the future they planned for themselves. As their birthday looms, how will they determine the lives--and loves--that are best for both of them?"If you enjoy historical Christian romance with a twist of the unusual, I encourage you to try For a Lifetime."--Tracie Peterson, bestselling author "Unpredictable, clever, and heartfelt, For a Lifetime is a fantastic addition to the Timeless series."--Elizabeth Camden, RITA Award-winning author

Step into the beguiling world of 1926 New York and discover the power of resilience, friendship, and love from award-winning author Jocelyn Green. Elsa Reisner's lifelong dream of working as an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History is fading as the job begins to drain her passion. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to catalog the bequest of a recently deceased patron whose Gothic country mansion holds secrets and treasures waiting to be discovered.As Elsa delves into her task, she forms an unlikely bond with the estate's delightful gardener and her daughter, as well as an architectural salvage dealer who still bears scars from the Great War. Together, they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt for a missing relic intended to safeguard the servants' futures before the estate is sold. At the same time, Elsa's body seems to betray her with new symptoms from a childhood disease that isn't through with her yet.With the brooding veteran and her handsome colleague joining the search, Elsa must navigate the tangled web of secrets and hidden motives along with the changing state of her health. As her deadline looms ever closer, will she be able to secure a new life for her friends before the estate slips from their grasp?

"Habits for a Sacred Home is destined to become a classic. . . . All women who long to follow God, and to be filled with courage, should read this book. . . . Excellent in every way."--SALLY CLARKSON, bestselling author of multiple books and host of the At Home with Sally podcastChange the world by changing your home, one habit at a timeIn a world as chaotic as it is right now, it can feel downright difficult to be raising kids. Our culture has come unhinged from Christian moorings and timeless values. But Jennifer Pepito wants you to know there is hope.A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer helps you establish nine restorative habits and practices in your home to foster peace, simplicity, and stability during turbulent times. Leaning on the practices of historic Christians--like Saint Benedict and Amy Carmichael--this book guides you toward habits of work, prayer, hospitality, and more to create the sacred home you long for. Learn how to: - push back chaos by finding your own rhythm- eliminate distractions so your home becomes a place of refuge- foster a family culture of simplicity and stabilityDon't fear the future. Create a home that brings life to future generations--and shines with hope and peace in these trying times.

Zevi, a captain in King Saul's army, is sent to his childhood hometown to recruit soldiers to fight the Philistines and skilled artisans to serve in court. Confronted by his dark past and an intriguing and beautiful perfumer, he's forced to wrestle with his ambitions and his desire for vengeance while entangled in a dangerous plot.

What do you want to know about God and the Bible?Sometimes the truth can be hard to find. We live in an age where it only takes a few seconds to look up anything we want to know. But how reliable are the answers we get? For more than two decades, S. Michael Houdmann and GotQuestions.org have cut through the confusion, answering even the hardest of questions with clarity, grace, and love. GotQuestions.org receives more than sixteen million visitors each month and is the most trusted, biblically grounded resource online. This book answers one hundred of the most frequently asked questions on the site in a compassionate, accessible, and straightforward manner, covering topics like - salvation and how we're supposed to live - heaven and the afterlife - sex - difficult passages in the Bible - the end times- and morePeople have big questions, and the answers have real-world consequences. Here is the biblical truth we all need to better understand God, ourselves, and the world we live in.

How do you stand up after life knocks you down? That's the question Courtney Joseph Fallick asked herself when she entered the darkest season of her life. She found herself drowning in fear, shame, and grief, while God seemed silent. Opening up about her husband's deep betrayal and abandonment, Courtney shows you how to rise up after your own heart-crushing struggles, cling to God's promises, and move forward stronger than before.Sharing the hard-fought lessons she learned, she helps you: - hold on to your faith when life wounds you- stand back up--and keep standing--after being knocked down- overcome discouragement and disillusionment- heal your hurts and let go- recover from loss and grief- find enough strength, joy, rest, and peace for each dayThis dark valley will end. Here is the infusion of hope you need to rise, live well, and walk with the King.

Set in the shadow of Biltmore Estate, a poignant tale of friendship, restoration, and second chances.Seven years ago, a hidden betrayal scattered three young friends living in the shadow of the great Vanderbilt mansion. Now, when Biltmore Industries master weaver Lorna Blankenship is commissioned to create an original design for Cornelia Vanderbilt's 1924 wedding, she panics knowing she doesn't have the creativity needed. But there's an elusive artisan in the Blue Ridge Mountains who could save her--if only she knew where to begin.To track down the mysterious weaver, Lorna sees no other way than to seek out the relationships she abandoned in shame. As she pulls at each tangled thread from her past, Lorna is forced to confront the wounds and regrets of life long ago. She'll have to risk the job that shapes her identity, as well as the hope of friendship--and love--restored."The history is fascinating, but the characters and the challenges they face are what make this story one to remember."--ANN H. GABHART, bestselling author of In the Shadow of the River

As the walls of the house at Predicament Avenue reveal their hidden truths, two women--generations apart--discover that fear and foreboding are no respecters of time.In 1910, Effie James is committed to doing anything to save her younger sister, who witnessed a shocking murder, leaving her mute and in danger of the killer's retribution. Effie must prove what her sister saw, but when a British gentleman arrives, he disrupts Effie's quest with his attempts to locate his wife, Isabelle Addington, who was last seen at the supposed crime scene in the abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue. Just as Effie discovers what she seeks, she finds that the blood staining the walls will forever link her to a scandal she couldn't imagine, and to a woman whose secrets promise to curse any who would expose them.A century later, Norah Richman grapples with social anxiety and grief as she runs her late great-aunt's bed-and-breakfast on Predicament Avenue. But Norah has little affection for the house and is committed only to carrying out her murdered sister's dreams until crime historian and podcaster Sebastian Blaine arrives to investigate the ghostly legacy of the house's claim to fame--the murder of Isabelle Addington. When a guest is found dead, the incident is linked to Isabelle's murder, and Norah and Sebastian must work together to uncover the century-old curse that has wrapped 322 Predicament Avenue in its clutches and threatens far more than death.

A cross-country road trip. A secretive box of journals. An unforgettable summer romance.As the youngest daughter of a country music legend, Raegan Farrow longs to establish an identity away from the spotlight and publish her small-town romances under a pen name. But after her dream is dashed when she won't exploit her mother's fame to further her own career, she hears a rumor from a reliable source regarding a tell-all being written about the Farrow family. Making matters worse, the unknown author has gone to great lengths to remain anonymous until publication.Raegan chooses to keep the tell-all a secret from her scandal-leery sisters as they embark on a two-week cross-country road trip at their mother's request and makes it her mission to expose the identity of the author behind the unsanctioned biography. But all is complicated when she discovers their hired bus driver, Micah Davenport, has a hidden agenda of his own--one involving both of their mothers and an old box of journals. As they rely on each other to find the answers they seek, the surprising revelations they unearth will lead them down an unexpected road of love and reconciliation.

Supercharge your walk with God by reading the entire Bible.If your time in the Bible has felt tedious and you are longing to revitalize your faith, the 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge is here to help. With this book as your guide, you can grow your faith in ways you never have before by reading the Bible for the next 90 days--cover to cover. It may sound impossible, but it's absolutely not. Having briskly read through the Bible for years, author Mary DeMuth knows the profound impact this spiritual reset can have. Here she gives you her own comprehensive--and achievable--reading plan, fresh devotionals and insights, and encouragement to keep you going. You'll not only read the entire Bible in three months, you'll also: - savor the life-changing power of God's timeless truths- trace the presence of Jesus throughout the entirety of the Bible- emerge with freedom and healing- learn to navigate your world with wisdom and joyWe all need a reset. This is your invitation to wrest yourself away from the siren call of the world and reorient your heart to worship the One who gave his life for you.

A 40-day journey to rethink everything you thought you knew about food, your appearance, and your bodyMore than ever, you are bombarded with intense pressure to meet culture's elusive standards of beauty. And while you know theoretically that God loves and accepts you for what's on the inside, is that really enough to free a gal from the nonstop stress of body improvement? With humor, grace, and biblical truth, nationally known body image coach Heather Creekmore leads you on a 40-day journey to stop stressing about your body. Full of hands-on exercises, self-inventories, quizzes, guided questions, biblical truth, and healthy tips, this one-of-a-kind workbook will help you: - go deep to work through destructive beliefs and thought patterns- feed your mind with God's truth- release the pressures of image management- reevaluate your relationship with food It's time to stop comparing, start living, and find the rest that comes when you entrust your self-image to the Savior.

"Beautifully written and inspiringly grounded in the deepest truths, this is a book that will give strength and courage to all who are making their way through uncertain times and difficult days."--Tim Challies, author of Seasons of SorrowHow Do You Make Each Day of Your Brief Life Count?Tim Keesee spent years crisscrossing the globe, documenting the gospel's advance in regions of war and persecution through his writing and films. But double blows from terminal cancer diagnoses in 2019 and 2021 brought his travels to a halt. In A Day's Journey, Tim takes up his pen to write dispatches from a smaller, more intimate world. He writes of Christian brothers and sisters who have taught him so much about a day well spent: the way they work and worship, the way they pray and sing, the way they love their neighbors and their enemies, even when beaten black and blue for the sake of Christ. In this book you'll have the privilege to walk with Tim through days of pain and hard questions, but also days of grace, wonder, and death-defying joy. Poignant, inspiring, and beautifully written, these stories model the courage we need, the joy we have, the gospel we love, the cross we bear, and the hope we embrace until faith becomes sight."A Day's Journey was written for you. The stories on the following pages are compiled for the enrichment of your faith. For when it comes to hardships, we all need hope, help, and a little guidance. With every chapter, Tim provides convincing examples of how to do what is good--that is, how to endure the weightiest of afflictions with an eye to God's glory."--Joni Eareckson Tada, from the foreword