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Some have been defeated by certain sins for so long it seems hopeless.We do our best to fight by reading the Bible, praying, and engaging in other spiritual disciplines yet still find ourselves face down on the mat more than we care to admit. In TAP, author and teacher Yancey Arrington looks to some of history's best sin-fighters, John Owen and the Puritans, to find out why the "Just Do More" approach to the spiritual disciplines may be the wrong strategy to defeating sin. TAP exposes some of the more popular, but ultimately inept approaches and beliefs about sin, repentance and spiritual growth while coaching how to get "into the cage" with our sins and not only survive...but win! Discussion questions included with each chapter. [More..] | |
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This is the third and final volume in the comprehensive three-volume set of commentaries on all of the lectionary texts for Sunday reading (including the Psalms) and for special days in all communions, treating the readings for each year in a single volume. The three volumes are based on The Common Lectionary (1992) together with other readings kept in the Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches. A complete index of texts is included in each volume, making it useful for those who do not follow the lectionary or who are looking for commentaries on specific texts. Continuing acclaim for the series — “There is no better one-volume resource for the weekly task of preparing sermons grounded in biblical faith. Over the course of the [More..] | |
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Becky Mercuri's Food Festival, U.S.A. captures the diversity of America's numerous food festivals, presenting 250 recipes from all 50 states, region by region. From the Bluefish Festival in Clinton, Connecticut, to the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Blues Fest in Washington, the book offers state food-production profiles, festival information, and, of course, recipes from the events. These range widely, from Dead Heat Kentucky Burgoo and Green Chile Stew to Peanut Butter Chiffon Pie and Black Forest Cheesecake, and also include tongue-in-cheek "treats" like Fried Rattlesnake from the World's Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up in Sweetwater, Texas, and Herb-Crusted Rack of Spam with Spamcetta Rolls, Courtesy of Austin, Texas's Spamerama event. Though [More..] | |
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As it ravaged the world, the influenza epidemic of 1918 devastated Boston's congested North End and left hundreds of orphans in its wake. Touched by this crisis, a Roman Catholic priest and a group of Italian Americans founded the first home for Italian children in Massachusetts. Franciscan Sisters devoted 24 hours a day to providing the children with a safe, loving, and spiritual environment. In addition, the home provided educational support for its residents. Over time, the changing needs of children mandated that the agency change the nature of its services from custodial care to treatment. In 1974, in response to the changing political and social climate, the agency became the Italian Home for Children. Today, it is a nonprofit, nonsec [More..] | |
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The relationship between father and daughter is one that almost defies description. Begun and nurtured in love, the relationship strengthens daughter and dad and brings out the best in both, softening the edges of fathers and providing strength and security for their daughters. The warmth of quiet—and exhuberant—hugs and laughter, the comfort of familiarity, the creation of a history from which both dad and daughter may draw—all this and much more express the rich relationship that exists between fathers and daughters.Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is one father’s loving reflection upon what he brings—or hopes to bring—to his daughter’s life. “When I sat down to write,” Gregory E. Lang observes, “I wanted to express the esse [More..] | |
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Katie's Nostalgic Journey--A Trilogy is a blend of the author's memoirs in prose and poetry, portrayed in third person by Katie Elkins, an individual from her co-authored book, Sam's Reason to Dance. From that same book, the author brought forth her lovable character Annie. Section I, in a series of vignettes, tells how Katie in spite of and amidst adversity, moved forward. Katie's Christmas memories as well as her own penned Christmas story, Iremos Donde Dios Dirige (We Will Go Where God Directs.) are shared in Section II. Finally, Section III is entitled The Gift of Heartfelt Love. In this portion of the trilogy, Katie learns the meaning of true friendship and to a visualized lover as she bares her heart and soul, she pens a series of eig [More..] | |
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As the Christmas season approaches, Sylvester Calabrello and his family face a precarious Christmas with his grandson Joey diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Sylvester is determined to give Joey a very special and joyful Christmas. However, unbeknownst to Sylvester, Jesus has blessed his family and has chosen eight-year-old Joey to be His righteous leader to usher in His second coming. Four years previously, on a vacation trip to the Holy Land, Sylvester’s daughter received a very holy gift for Joey from a messenger of Jesus. She was not to open the gift until the time was right. This Christmas, it is the time. The gift is a model Miracle Train. On Christmas Eve, the Christmas scene is completed with the Miracle Train, and Vil [More..] | |
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"No one knew what our job was on the ship. Navy Nuclear Weaponsmen were shrouded in secrecy, and entrusted with the most powerful deadly weapons on earth. Our families and countrymen's lives depended on how diligently we performed our duties." -Jim Little [More..] | |
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After experiencing the death of both parents, Margaret McSweeney recognized the importance of community like never before. Through these difficult times in life, she learned how God uses gritty circumstances to conform us to the stunning image of Christ. McSweeney also realized that she was not at all alone. It is for this reason that she decided to compile essays into an inspiring book: Pearl Girls: Encountering Grit Experiencing Grace. Through this collection, readers will be encouraged by the heartfelt writings that deal with loss and hardship in a real and honest way. Respected authors such as Shaunti Feldhahn, Melody Carson, Debbie Macomber, Robin Jones Gunn and others help remind every woman that they are not alone and that no circu [More..] | |
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