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At a crossroads in his young life, Hank is gifted a Bible for Christmas with a special scripture engraved on the cover—chosen by his grandmother. Filled with curiosity and questions about the meaning behind the verse, Hank turns to his beloved grandfather, Puppy John, for guidance. What starts as a simple question turns into a profound journey, one that will lead Hank through life-changing lessons about faith, purpose, and the true meaning of God’s plan.

If you're not sure where God is during the tough times, or whether He even cares, you're not alone. Are you lacking peace in your life while you walk through a traumatic experience? You're not alone. Discover the path to regain and retain real peace with God, with others, and with yourself amid tragedy. Powering through difficult times is tough, but not impossible. If we knew everything about God, he wouldn't be much of a god, but we know enough about him to trust him, to know that he loves us, to reduce our anxieties, and regain our peace.

Although I attended church most of my life, I was lost: I looked at the sky and asked, "Who are you? Tell me what to do, and I will do it." Those words and the actions that followed unlocked the pathway to knowing God, hearing His voice, and reaping the rewards of doing His Word. True personal stories reveal the truth of God's Word, the importance of understanding it, and the spiritual progress accomplished by actually doing it. Any listener will identify with the journey because there is nothing special about the author, yet the responses from God are extraordinary.

The Essentials of Excellence was designed for busy leaders and other committed individuals who are passionate about pursuing excellence—not just in one area but across all dimensions of life. Whether in relation to personal endeavors, work, relationships, or spirituality, the pursuit of excellence is a journey that enriches and transforms us.

Leslie Speas uses personal stories, humor, and Biblical information to explore twelve of the most common strongholds (mindsets or attitudes) that clutter our minds and keep us from God's best for our lives. These strongholds include comparison, control, guilt, people-pleasing, fear, pride, rejection, anger, disappointment, and more. Further, she shares practical tips for overcoming them.

Pair biblical insight and psychological tools to better manage your thoughts and emotions as you seek to become more like Christ. Apply biblical insights using tools from modern psychology to manage your thoughts and emotions. Jesus calls Christians to live for him, but it’s hard! A tangle of distracting thoughts and painful emotions can trip us up and stop us from being the people we long to be. Christian neuropsychologist Jo Johnson pairs biblical insight with the tools of psychology to offer a freeing way forward.

We don’t like pain. So, we find creative ways to go around it. We try to ignore, minimize, or deny our suffering, but we're still left hurting. Drawing on six years of research, When the Journey Hurts untangles common misconceptions about suffering, instead helping you find meaning in it. The authors integrate theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to provide actionable steps and tools that teach you how to suffer well in relationship with God and others.

Most Christians experience zeal early in their Christian life, but when that fades to a season of dryness, it's tempting to assume one of two things: We have failed or God is absent. So we throw ourselves into ministry, spiritual disciplines, and study in order to break through to the other side of this dry season, not realizing that willpower and habit modification cannot "fix" our spiritual lives or kick-start a new season of spiritual growth. Why? Because we've missed the point of the wilderness.

There is a moment that repeats itself over and over again in your relationships—it's the moment you're triggered to flip from connection mode into protection mode. This moment is the unseen source of all disconnection and conflict. However, it happens so quickly and unconsciously most of us feel powerless to choose connection.

Seasons change. Faith remains. Four years after his last visit to the Hill the sacred place that once brought him peace Dirk returns carrying grief, unanswered questions, and the weight of memory. The cemetery feels empty, the prayers once whispered there now lost to silence. Yet in the quiet, God begins to stir something new. As Dirk navigates love, loss, and the echoes of the past, he is drawn into visions, unexpected encounters, and a journey of rediscovery. Each chapter reflects the spiritual seasons we all face seasons of longing, joy, surrender, and hope.

This book is for followers of Jesus who are tired, longing for the "peace that passes understanding" or the "joy inexpressible" described in Scripture. They feel “off” in their faith. They know there is something more, but they can’t quite grasp it. They keep bumping up against themselves or others. They may feel lonely and unseen and may feel misunderstood. They long for companionship, clarity, and a way out of the weariness. They love the Lord; they love the Lord’s people, yet they're bone tired and quietly asking, “Where is this abundant life?

People are hungry for the latest wellness secret to improve their physical and mental health and extend their life expectancy. But one of the most evidence-based practices to boost your health and happiness is hidden in plain sight. It's not a new-age trend, a superfood, or an expensive, recently released pill. It's the age-old practice of attending church each week.

Through scenes from her grandpa’s farmhouse and the “glass-house dreams” that distress her, Maggie shares her story as a young mother in need of God’s comfort to settle her fear. Her longing heart is not useless. Yearning souls bear traces of a wonderfully-made design. A celebration of redeemable humanity and imperfect communities, Stepping Home invites us to compassionately embrace our hunger for connection. This desire is not a defect. It’s beautiful confirmation that we are intricately formed to belong to our Home in the kingdom of God.

A gifted multi-sport athlete and a devout Roman Catholic, Derek Ruth was barely one month shy of his thirteenth birthday when he suffered a traumatic brain injury on the football field. As his family, friends, and even competitors gathered, they prepared for the worst while praying for a miracle, as Derek was on an eight-minute life-flight to the hospital where the heroic doctors would work to save his life. But while everyone waited for news, Derek was spending extended time with Jesus in heaven, who offered him a choice.

In this second volume of the series, we explore 33 powerful names of Jesus Christ through daily prayers and devotions—each one offering a fresh glimpse of His love, His divinity, and His presence in our lives. As we pray and reflect on Holy Scripture, ancient hymns, and timeless words of faith, we begin to see more clearly the beautiful mystery of the Son of God—fully divine, yet fully human.

This book was written for those who find the title alarming. Most of us have grown up believing that we are not enough. We have been taught that what we do for God is what matters, that our contributions and good works in the world are the sun of our faith. As a result, many of us spend most of our lives in a constant state of striving. This book addresses two misconceptions of the Christian life: what it means to "stop asking God for help" which will be called the Abiding Life and what it means to "die to self to God live His life" which will be called the Exchanged Life.

Every strength, passion, and even your quirks were written into your story by God before the foundations of the world. Your Divine Blueprint helps you uncover that design, align with it, and finally live with clarity, confidence, and impact. You’ll discover why your identity is a masterpiece of divine intention and how misalignment drains your energy—and what to do to restore flow. You’ll explore the four NEXUS Profile Types and how they shape your design, along with practical steps to uncover your Motivational Drivers and strengthen your relationships.

Spanning nearly 500 miles across the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Trail is an epic, arduous route through some of America’s most breathtaking natural grandeur. In the summer of 2022, Fr. John Nepil, priest-theologian and mountaineer, set out to traverse the entire trail as a “thru-hike” with a trio of companions, accompanied along the way by an eclectic rotating cast of priests and young people. This memoir, which is simultaneously a theological reflection on life, Christianity, and the mountains themselves, is the fruit of that pilgrimage.

What do biblical disciples, who possess a heroic faith, value and live out? How can our own faith be more heroic? In Heroic Faith, you will meet and be inspired by biblical disciples who exemplify the foundation of the fruit of a heroic faith. And as you listen to the stories of these persecuted Christian brothers and sisters and realize that we are knit together—united by the blood and lordship of Christ—you will be inspired by how they live with heroic faith.

God is the only source of hope that will never disappoint. In fact, the Bible says he is the God of hope. He wants his hope to overflow into your daily life, providing the power to conquer fear, reduce stress, resolve conflict, build healthy relationships, overcome temptation, and face any challenge. In this Daily Hope Devotional: 365 Days of Purpose, Peace, and Promise, you will experience clear, practical, and biblical teaching, helping you stay anchored to the real and unfailing hope that comes only from God.