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"In the summer of 1951, Amishwoman Maggie Esh is struggling with a debilitating illness and few future prospects. When revival meetings come to the area, Maggie attends out of curiosity, and the words of the evangelist begin to stir something deep inside her. Dare she hope for a brighter future?"--

You can say good-bye to the person you've been pretending to be! Life is often messy. But God makes provision to move us beyond our messes. Oftentimes our first instincts are to hide, deny, ignore, or run. In Move On best-selling author Vicki Courtney helps us to come clean, revealing the deeper issues we must face, including, the need for approval, struggles and broken dreams, shame, legalism, Christian snobbery, idols, It is in the middle of our...

The passengers on the train to Taulkinham show mixed reactions when Haze questions their belief in Jesus.

"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heart-wrenching and redemptive new story in the Baxter Family series about a couple desperately waiting to bring their adopted child home and a young mother about to make the biggest decision of her life. Cole Blake, son of Landon and Ashley Baxter Blake, is months away from going off to college and taking the first steps towards his dream--a career in medicine. But as he starts his...

Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul? Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine--one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build...

"In this enchanting sequel to the number one bestseller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom tells the story of Eddie's heavenly reunion with Annie--the little girl he saved on earth--in an unforgettable novel of how our lives and losses intersect. Fifteen years ago, in Mitch Albom's beloved novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the world fell in love with Eddie, a grizzled war veteran- turned-amusement park mechanic who died saving...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the third and final novel in an unforgettable series about four friends and the divine intervention that changes their lives forever.
Against the advice of her doctor, Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to work at a new orphanage. Whatever time she has left, Mary Catherine wants to spend it helping children—especially since she is unable to have children of her own....

"Does Your Image of God Miss the Mark? "You're a beautiful daughter of the Most High King." And it's true. But if that's the only message you hear at the conferences you attend and Bible studies you read, you miss so much. The "you're beautiful" message is light and engaging, but God's vision for you is so much bigger. If you are hungry for a deeper, more vibrant spiritual life, Stop Calling Me Beautiful teaches you how to pursue the deeper truths...

"Love Heals helps you discover how a radical love can heal all kinds of wounds in the world and your own life and community. Written by Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens, Love Heals is a beautiful and inspirational gift book that champions changeand healing through scripture, stories, poems, and inspirational writings. Thistle Farms is the largest social enterprise in the US run by survivors of abuse, addiction, prostitution, and trafficking."--Cokesbury.com....

"In this beautiful picture book about the Jewish holiday Mimouna, Miriam can't wait to make the traditional holiday pancakes, moufleta. Miriam's neighbour Jasmine, who is Muslim, shares a sack of flour to make the delicious treat, and the new friends celebrate the holiday together. "--