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Charm Artist by Creston Mapes
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
After the Portland terrorist attack, the kidnapping of his daughter, and the domestic violence case that almost killed him, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie escape for a long overdue vacation in Sedona, Arizona, to make some monumental career decisions...

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The Fool of New York City: A Novel by Michael D. O'Brien
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Set in present day Manhattan, The Fool of New York City is the tale of two souls who are considered to be -fools- and -idiots- in the eyes of most people they encounter.One is a literal giant, the other an amnesiac who believes he is the 17th century Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, hundreds of years old, aging more slowly than the rest of the human race...

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Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
This classic work is a short treatise on peace of heart in a world where restlessness and anxiety too often take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours...

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Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
<i>Interior Freedom</i> leads one to discover that even in the most unfavorable outward circumstances we possess within ourselves a space of freedom that nobody can take away, because God is its source and guarantee. Without this discovery we will always be restricted in some way and will never taste true happiness...

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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop, Joni Eareckson Tada
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness.Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God--but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow...

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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy J. Keller
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
· 24 ratings
‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward tinkering, but instead a deep–rooted, life–altering change that takes place on the inside...

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Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible by Max Lucado
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
· 24 ratings
You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.David...

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Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something by Brant Hansen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you, and you always fit in seamlessly, don’t read this. As for the rest of us… While American church culture (and American culture at large) seems largely designed for the extroverted, it’s estimated that half of the American population is introverted, and they’re often left wondering how, even if, they fit in the kingdom of God...

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Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
In her dynamic new devotional, TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful "starting points" for every day of the year. Each day's devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life...

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The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read?Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times...

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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Each of the 366 devotional readings leads off with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation...

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Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
It turns out giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It’s a radical, provocative We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth...

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Silent Souls Weeping: Depression—Sharing Stories, Finding Hope by Jane Clayson Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
In a culture that strives for happiness and perfection, depression and mental illness are often surrounded by stigma, misunderstanding, and endless questions. In Silent Souls Weeping, bestselling author and nationally-recognized journalist Jane Clayson Johnson hopes to change the LDS dialogue and cultural stigmas surrounding mental illness...

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Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
· 34 ratings
Christians know that God loves them, but often think that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot on what Jesus has done to appease God's wrath for sin...

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Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy J. Keller, Lloyd James
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller—whose books have sold millions of copies to both religious and secular readers—explores one of the most difficult questions we must answer in our lives: Why is there pain and suffering?Walking with God through Pain and Suffering is the definitive Christian book on why bad things happen and how we should respond to them...

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Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy by Aundi Kolber
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
In the wise and soulful tradition of teachers like Shauna Niequist and Brene Brown, therapist Aundi Kolber debuts with Try Softer, helping us align our mind, body, and soul to live the life God created for us.In a world that preaches a “try harder” gospel—just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we’re all fine—we’re left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives...

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Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
In this follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes , John O’Donohue turns his attention to the subject of beauty—the divine beauty that calls the imagination and awakens all that is noble in the human heart Beauty is a gentle but urgent call to awaken...

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The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
The national bestsellerFrom one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons...

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The Bait Of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense by John Bevere
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
· 20 ratings
Escape the enemy's deadly trap! The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God--offense. Most people who are ensnared by the bait of Satan don't even realize it. Don't be fooled! You will encounter offense, and it's up to you how it will affect your relationship with God. Your response will determine your future...

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The Life Recovery Bible NLT by Stephen Arterburn, David Stoop
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
The Life Recovery Bible is today’s #1-selling recovery Bible and is based on the 12-step recovery model. It was created by two of today’s leading recovery experts, David Stoop, Ph.D., and Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed., to lead readers to the source of true healing—God himself...

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A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
A tragic accident claimed Jerry Sittser's mother, his wife & his young daughter. But this is not a book about one man's sorrow. Rather, it is a moving meditation on the losses we all suffer & the grace that can transform us...

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Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave, Sean O'Hagan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Faith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave’s inner life, created from over forty hours of intimate conversations with Sean O’Hagan, it is a profoundly thoughtful exploration, in Cave’s own words, of what really drives his life and creativity.The book examines questions of faith, art, music, freedom, grief and love...

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Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human by Carlos Whittaker
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
In the summer of 2022, podcaster and author Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks entirely screen free, splitting his time between a monastery, an Amish farm, and home with his family. Blending the inspiring story of this experiment with practical guidance, Whittaker reveals how you can reset your relationship with screens and step into a life of real connection...

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Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Am I getting parenting right? Most parents, at any and every stage, find themselves asking this question.Whether you're sleep deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity, its big blowups and small victories...

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My Grandfather's Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging by Rachel Naomi Remen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
In My Grandfather's Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen, a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive.Dr. Remen's grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the Kabbalah, saw life as a web of connection and knew that everyone belonged to him, and that he belonged to everyone...

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Lords of the Earth by Don Richardson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Engulfed in the darkness of Irian Jaya's Snow Mountains live the Yali – naked cannibals who call themselves "lords of the earth." Yet in terror and bondage they serve women-hating, child-despising gods...

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It's Not Supposed To Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars
· 26 ratings
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected. What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected...

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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
What was clear to the original readers of Scripture is not always clear to us. Because of the cultural distance between the biblical world and our contemporary setting, we often bring modern Western biases to the text. For example:When Western readers hear Paul exhorting women to "dress modestly," we automatically think in terms of sexual modesty...

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Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear.It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered...

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Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, Jeffrey Rubin
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
If you love, you will grieve—and nothing is more mysteriously central to becoming fully human. Dr. Cacciatore is featured in the 2021 documentary series The Me You Can’t See , from Oprah, Prince Harry, and Apple TV.Bearing the Unbearable is a Foreword INDIES Award-Winner — Gold Medal for Self-Help...

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