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A fast-paced, highly readable thriller about a presidential election scandal and a small-town attorney who must take on corrupt politicians and their secret power-hungry backers in order to save America—and the freedom of the entire world as we know it.They seek ultimate power. Nothing can stand in their way. Ed Burke has waited a lifetime to become president of the United States. He's not about to let his nemesis, Mac Foster, stop him now...especially when he's sold his soul for the Oval Office. Claudia Duval has lived a rough life. And finally, things have turned around for her after meeting the wealthy Hudson Kinney. But is all what it seems? When a prominent citizen is murdered in Jackson, Tennessee, attorney Jake Reed doesn't want to know the truth. He just wants to get his client off. But as he investigates, he uncovers a sinister scheme. A scheme that would undermine the very democracy of America...and the freedom of the entire world.

The final installment of Parker's popular trilogy finds young Theo, a slave freed following the Civil War, searching for his mother, while Hampton York hopes to restore the plantation he's dreamt of owning to its former glory.

Recognizing the pitfalls of postmodern student life, this journal gives students a real and relevant way to stay strong in their Christian faith. With thought-provoking questions, the basic "Max Q" principles, and space for journaling, this book prepares students to handle temptation and live the life of a true witness.

Roma Downey explores the light and love of God as she shares beautiful full-colour art and her personal faith and life experiences.

WHAT A BOOK! Just think -- you are only minutes away from learning more about the Bible. This simple-to-read collection of factoids is the perfect solution to finding the time necessary to be better "e;Bible-informed."e; Short snippets of facts let you speed through the information in just minutes, while you learn pertinent and valuable biblical lessons. Fascinating trivia, inspirational quotes, definitions, and unique lists fill the pages of this book specially designed with you, the modern, busy reader, in mind. Discover God's wisdom while you breeze through this illuminating compilation of Bible truths. Chapters include: Great People Talk About the Greatest Book Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? I Didn't Say It, God Did Why So Many Translations? The Da Vinci Error Bless your own heart. Share your new knowledge with friends. Be encouraged!

From a fifth-generation preacher and pastor and acclaimed author of Finding The Lost Art of Empathy comes a moving and inspirational exploration of the true meaning of contentment and how we can incorporate it into our lives.Through her own personal experiences and years of focused Bible study, Tracy Wilde investigates one of the greatest mysteries of modern Christian life: contentment. She reveals that contentment differs from happiness, and is not something you can implement in a dayit takes time, practice, and an awareness of the draining distractions that rob us of joy, satisfaction, gratitude, and trust. In this book, Tracy explores the life of Paul the Apostle to show how we can live a life of fulfillment no matter the circumstances. Using the Biblical book of Philippians, Tracy presents contentment as a crucial practice for all followers of Jesus. She distinguishes the differences between happiness (shallow and short term) and contentment (deep and lasting), examines our tendency toward entitlement, and acknowledges the fear and anxiety when life gets tough. With her lyrical prose, profound insight, and ';heart for people' (Lisa Bevere, New York Times bestselling author), Tracy offers encouragement and confidence as she helps you learn the secret of contentment and helps you focus on all that is good and true and beautiful so you can see your life anew.

From celebrity life coach and motivational speaker, Tony Gaskins Jr. and his wife, Sheri, comes an essential guide with hard-hitting truths about a woman's undeniable influence on a relationshipand the power she has to change her man for the better. Tony Gaskins has inspired others by sharing his truthdrawing millions of followers online and making him one of America's foremost experts on love and relationships. Now, he and his wife explore a woman's positive impact on a relationship in this practical and accessible guide that walks you through a series of irreplaceable lessons on making personal changes that foster healthy relationships. Tony and his wife, Sheri, draw on their own relationship successes and failures as they examine the 18 time-tested truths about how a woman's influence can shift a relationship for the betterif used correctly. Including advice for women such as ';you are not a maid,' ';show don't tell,' and the ';72-hour rule,' where the women makes herself totally unreachable to her partner. Tony and Sheri tackle all of today's important topics such as misogyny and the ';grown boy syndrome,' while never losing the empowering and empathetic tone that Tony's loyal following has come to love and trust. A Woman's Influence is a hopeful response to a culture where men behave badly and women are victimized all too often. By providing a vision that empowers women to know their worth and simultaneously bring out the best in men, this guidebook can help you make a lasting change to your relationship.

The bestselling and beloved Godwink series returns with a charming, dog-focused collection of stories, all of which provide plenty of hope, encouragement, and laughter. With delightfully uplifting stories and enthralling prose, DogWinks is the perfect gift for dog lovers of all backgrounds. Featuring several never-before-published and true stories about coincidences and divine intervention, DogWinks is an inspirational and entertaining book that illustrates the overwhelming power of faith and how miracles can change our lives and those of our canine companions.

La vida es un regalo. La dicha y la sanacin tenemos que elegirlas. Todos hemos sido heridos por otros, nos hemos hecho dao y hemos herido a otros. Como resultado, todos y cada uno de nosotros termina con algn tipo de herida, complejo o mal habito. Pero la pregunta que nos toca responder es: Cmo ser el resto de nuestra vida? Este libro de John Baker ofrece ocho decisions sanadoras que nos liberaran de nuestras heridas, complejos y malos habitos, y nos promoten la dicha verdadera y una vida plena. Usando las Bienaventuranzas de Jesus como fundamento, Rick Warren, pastor titular de la Iglesia Saddleback, y Baker, quien tambin es pastor en Saddleback, desarrollaron las ocho decisiones presentadas en este libro. A medida que usted aprenda las ocho decisiones sanadoras y conozca historias dramticas de vidas transformadas, encontrara el sendero de Dios hacia la plenitud, el crecimiento, la madurez espiritual, la dicha y la sanacin.

Everyone desires to be successful. With all the various success tips we are regularly bombarded with you'd think the world would be populated with successful people. Why then do some achieve it and others don't? What are the defining factors that separate those that are highly successful from those that only achieve mediocre success?There are certain rules, principles, characteristics, and methods that are proven to be effective for all those who have achieved success. When you have the right skills and put them into practice, you will be successful in both your personal and professional life. This book is designed to fill your tool box with the tools essential for success. In order to optimize success in your life, you simply have to move forward implementing the valuable user-friendly practical information provided within the book.

This richly written book will enhance your knowledge of the Holy Spirit and inspire you to allow Him to work more and more in your daily life as McGuiggan approaches the subject with warmth, scholarship, and stories of human beings touched by the Eternal Spirit of God."e;Wouldn't it be wonderful if we developed a reverent but joyful intimacy with the Person who has existed in eternal, holy, and loving communion with the Father and the Son?"e; So asks Jim McGuiggan as he invites you to allow the Spirit to take up residence in your heart and transform your life. Discussions on the Holy Spirit range from the sensational to the sterile. But McGuiggan approaches this vast and somewhat mysterious subject with warmth, scholarship, and stories of human beings touched by the Eternal Spirit of God. Once you start reading McGuiggan, you'll want to find a quiet spot and stay awhile. Third in a trilogy by Jim McGuiggan, this richly written book will enhance your knowledge of the Holy Spirit and inspire you to allow Him to work more and more in your daily life. McGuiggan's short, poignant chapters will lead you to a deeper understanding of life lived in the Spirit.

You don't have to be a perfect person to be a great parent.In this provocative book youll find fascinating stories written by people like John MacArthur, Jr., Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Janette Oke, Gary Smalley, Frank Peretti, and many more. From them you'll learn more than fifty tips to positive parentingtips you can incorporate in your own family todayprinciples that will help ensure that you, too, do something right!

The simple message of this book is that prayer worksSome people are "e;prayer plodders"e;: They pray not because prayer comes easy but because they believe in its power. Others are "e;prayer professionals"e;: they are gifted in the practice of prayer; prayer seems to flow authentically and effectively from their hearts. Whether you are a plodder or a professional, you can be a prayer warriorone whose prayers are powerful and effectualeven efficient. Even if prayer doesn't always come easily or your prayers aren't always answered as you'd hoped, you will come away from this book convinced that God rewards genuine prayer. Open the pages of this book and see for yourself what happens when God answers prayer!

Woman to Woman...Sister to Sister…Friend to Friend…Bound by an Unstoppable Faith...Changing Their World Forever The forces that bind woman to woman, sister to sister, and friend to friend are among the most powerful in the world. Add to that the strength of faith, and you have a union that transcends all earthly holds. That unique bond is the sisterhood of faith. The women whose stories are told in this book are the kind of women who wave a hand of dismissal at the obstacles in their paths. The kind who are unstoppable in their mission, stubborn in their resilience. They are women just like you. Women whose lives make a difference because they trusted in their God as they lived their lives in service to Him?women who belong to the sisterhood of faith. Each daily devotion features an inspirational sister of faith. In addition to Her Story, you'll find Her Service, Her Message, and My Response. Meet women like • Mary Kay Ash • Lisa Beamer • Patsy Clairmont • Elizabeth H. Dole • Ruth Graham Bell • Liz Curtis Higgs • Florence Nightingale • Condoleezza Rice • Dale Evans Rogers • Joni Eareckson Tada • Mother Teresa • CeCe Winans Be inspired, be challenged, believe that you, too, can change your world forever.

Tired of Kissing Frogs? Even the most capable and intelligent women are sometimes struck stupid when it comes to relationships with men. Maybe you're like Cinderella, who thinks that only a man can rescue her; or perhaps you are like Little Red Riding Hood, always attracted to "e;bad boys"e;; or maybe you find yourself simply settling, like Rapunzel, because you don't believe you can do any better. And somehow, you always end up kissing frogs. No matter what kind of "e;stupid"e; you are, licensed marriage and family therapist Deborah Dunn will show you why you keep making the same mistakes with men, and will empower you to take control of who you are and become smart about life.

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From #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Kingsbury comes a classic story about second chances, featuring the beloved Baxter family and a young father who finds his whole world turned upside down on the eve of his divorce.

How Lincoln's Faith Shaped His Leadership Undoubtedly the most revered leader in American history, Abraham Lincoln has had more books written about him than all our nation's presidents put together. But for all that's been written, little has focused on his faith and how this quality shaped the man who led our country during its most tumultuous years. Author Joe Wheeler, historian and scholar, brings to the pages of this insightful book the knowledge gleaned from over ten years of study and more than sixty books on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Skillfully weaving his own narrative with direct quotes from Lincoln and poignant excerpts from other Lincoln biographers, Wheeler brings a refreshingly friendly rendition of Lincoln's life, faith, and courage. The stories, historical details, and powerful quotes on the pages of this book will leave a lasting impression on your heart, your mind, and your life.

Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber shares inspirational and empowering true stories of what happens when we commit intentional acts of generosity.Master storyteller Debbie Macomber knows a secret. In a world that seems too often reticent and begrudging, Debbie has learned firsthand that living in a spirit of generosity yields unforeseen miracles. Lives can be changed in ways we never envisioned. Just as a young boy volunteered his fishes and loaves to Jesus in Galilee and saw his meager gift multiplied many times over to feed five thousand, we can live open-handed and stand amazed at what God accomplishes through simple acts of generosity. This moving blend of true stories and motivating messages delights and surprises us as we see for ourselves that giving the gifts of time, encouragement, hope, laughter, prayer, hospitality, service, and forgiveness often have a life-changing impact, not only on the recipient of such gifts, but on the giver as well. All it takes is one simple act. Macomber, through her masterful power of storytelling, calls us to live with an open heart, offering who we are and what we have to God, to use in the lives of others. When we do so with an eager sense of expectancy, livesincluding our ownare changed in ways we couldn't have imagined.

True stories that illustrate the profound impact that focusing on a single wordsuch as balance, surrender, or believefor a whole year can bring you, from award-winning, perennially bestselling writer Debbie Macomber. In a world overwhelmed with meaningless words, the simplicity of one perfect word becomes profound. In One Perfect Word, Debbie shares stories of how her life changed for the better when she took the time to intentionally focus on a single word for an entire year. Words like ';surrender,' ';believe,' and ';purpose' took on new meaning for Debbie when she tried to live by them. Learn how Debbie discovered that the word she chose often foreshadowed the crisis she would face in a particular year. For example, the year she chose the word ';balance,' her career moved to a whole new level. The pressures on Debbie to be speaking, promoting, and mostly living on the road were overwhelming. It was her yearlong focus on that all-too-difficult word balance, and a plea from a lonely granddaughter, that helped her refine her schedule. You'll be encouraged to find your own word to guide you, and see how one perfect word can make all the difference in a spiritually fulfilling life. In the tradition of One Simple Act and God's Guest List, One Perfect Word is full of inspiring stories about how just one word can change someone's world.

Through touching true stories and inspiring insight, Debbie Macomber takes us on a journey to discover the influence others have on usand the power we have to influence them in turn. Who is on God's ';guest list' for your lifeand why? The answers may surprise you. Each of us have ';influencers' that have affected our livessome from a distance, some through word or deed, some through example, be it good or bad. Often we don't even recognize the deep impact others have had and how God has used them to shape us into who we are. By pausing to recognize these influences, we begin to grasp how God's guest list has a purpose far beyond what we imagined. We begin to see the seeds of influence that grew into our personal values and character. In some people God invites into our lives, we see only what appears to be painful or negative influence. In God's Guest List, Macomber redirects our attention, opening our eyes to how those experiences prompted strength, resilience, resolve, and choices about how we would change and who we would become. In other instances, God has surprised us with just the people at just the right time to support, teach, lead, or love us, but perhaps we haven't quite recognized God's timing and work through these ';guests.' This book also offers the chance to grasp our own power to influence others, and even to anticipate what lives we have yet to touch. In the bestselling tradition of How to Win Friends and Influence People, Macomber shares her vision to seize every opportunity to be a positive and faithful influence on others. Filled with true stories and rich insight, God's Guest List will forever change how you see the people in your life.

Award-winning author Denise Hunter captivates the readers with her latest fiction about a single mother running a crisis pregnancy center.As if the jolt of becoming a single mom to her two sons wasnt enough, Natalie Coombs is facing new stresses as the director of the crisis pregnancy center. A teenager who comes in for testing brings back memories of another pregnant girl whose life tragically ended in suicide. Desperate to reach out to this client, Natalie crosses professional boundaries and incurs the wrath of a mysterious assailant. Even within her family, all is not well as her relationship with her sister becomes increasingly tense. Natalie is compelled to carefully count the cost of following her heart and her convictions amid betrayal, physical danger, and strained family relationships. Filled with human drama, readers will be easily drawn in as national issues become highly personal in this gripping tale of conflict and commitment.

When mountain guide Micah Gallagher is hired by the spirited Hanna Alexander to help raise revenues for her failing family lodge, a high-country adventure filled with love, intrigue, and romance ensues.Almost immediately upon meeting the mysterious mountain guide Micah Gallagher, Hanna Alexander betrays her own professional ethics and finds herself enamored by the secretive and carefully guarded Micah. When the two unexpectedly fall in love, Micah is forced to face his past and the hidden places that haunt himand Hanna must address her fears and determine if forgiveness can make way for love. Has fate brought the two together, or will circumstances tear them apart? What exactly are the secrets that Micah guards so closely? And will love and forgiveness prevail against the complications of their pasts so they can make way for a future together? Teeming with suspicion and intrigue, this Grand Teton adventure examines the struggle to forgive in the midst of conflicting emotional entanglements, fears of the heart, and the inevitable agony of love.

Set in the high-pressure world of a Chicago TV newsroom, award-winning author Denise Hunter brings to life a heartwarming story of love and pain, desperate choices with dire consequences, and honesty and redemption. One woman sacrificing everything for her career. A young girl's longing for acceptance. And the road to forgiveness Paula Landin-Cohen, an investigative reporter, feels like a fish out of water in the small town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Then she's offered her dream job, as a TV reporter in Chicago. There is so much to gain and so much to loseincluding the only man she's ever loved. Linn Caldwell has made a lot of mistakesbad mistakes. She can never forgive herself for all the pain she's caused others. How can she dare to get close to anyone again? What will happen if Paula and Linn's secrets are revealed? Will the men they love ever be able to forgive them? Finding Faith is the third novel in the New Heights series, after Mending Places and Saving Grace.

Former secretary of education, radio talk-show host, and bestselling author William Bennett blends his historical expertise combined with his gift for storytelling into a fascinating tale as he writes his first Christmas book about the actual story behind the man who ultimately became known as Santa Claus.Saint Nicholass selfless giving is brought to life from its beginnings in the third century, far from where we stand today but ever so relevant to our lives. Reflecting on his life, we discover an inspiring story of devotion to God and a life example of eternal goodness for all time. The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas focuses on three aspects of Saint Nicholasthe historical data of his actual life, his legacy in the centuries following his death, and the legendary status that transformed his likeness into the present-day Santa Claus. The book is designed to unveil the heart and life of someone who lived so long agoand yet whose life remains an example for all people everywherean example that calls each of us to a higher order of generosity, giving, and devotion to others. A historical yet touching rendition of the origins of our modern-day Santa written by an in-demand spokesperson whose penchant for reminding us of the importance of virtue reacquaints us with the true meaning of Christmas.