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The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'This world renown, classic poem immortalizes the Divine Play between God and man in the eternal pursuit of Love. God's persuasion and man's evasion until the final surrender of the beloved to the Beloved... -
![Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer]()
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith.We all have experienced unwanted parts of our spiritual distance from God, gaps in our character, the fear that our lives will be trivial and empty... -
![The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister]()
The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 18 ratings"Some things simply matter more than others," writes Robert L. Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. "Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more fundamental and foundational doctrines. It is just so with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement is the central act of human history, the pivotal point in all time, the doctrine of doctrines... -
![Esther - Audio CDs: It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore]()
Esther - Audio CDs: It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJoin Beth in an in-depth and very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. She peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you... -
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![The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by Arthur Bennett]()
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by Arthur Bennett
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written...Categorized as:
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![Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes by Lauren Akins, Mark Dagostino]()
Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes by Lauren Akins, Mark Dagostino
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine, and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together.When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with “Die a Happy Man,” his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed... -
![Holy Bible: Burgundy, Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition by Anonymous]()
Holy Bible: Burgundy, Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition by Anonymous
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition is considered by sound Biblical scholars to be the best English rendering of Holy Scripture. It is the translation used in official Church pronouncements, and has served as the basis for the scriptural text used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church... -
![Sculpting in Time by Andrei Tarkovsky]()
Sculpting in Time by Andrei Tarkovsky
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAndrey Tarkovsky, the genius of modern Russian cinema--hailed by Ingmar Bergman as "the most important director of our time"--died an exile in Paris in December 1986. In Sculpting in Time, he has left his artistic testament, a remarkable revelation of both his life and work... -
![Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson]()
Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMaking something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone... -
![Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer]()
Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYou have an enemy . . . and he’s dead set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ. What’s more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting your faith isn’t general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all. It’s specific. Personalized. Targeted. So this book is your chance to strike back. With prayer. With a weapon that really works... -
![New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures by Anonymous]()
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures by Anonymous
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsExamine the features of the New World Translation, a Bible that is accurate and easy to read... -
![The Secret Of The Rosary by Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort]()
The Secret Of The Rosary by Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCanon William says of De Montfort's book, The Secret of the Rosary- "It goes far beyond mere research. We might say that it contains everything that can be said about the Rosary, its content and form, its real worth, about the instruction necessary for its appreciation and use."De Montfort calls the Rosary "the mystical rose tree of Jesus and Mary in life, death, and eternity... -
![New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp]()
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMornings 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... -
![The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer]()
The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is a comprehensive book about the LDS temple. It examines in detail the doctrines and practices which surround that holy building, and their implications for the individual Church member. Part one offers the Lord's "Come to the temple... -
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![Praying God's Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore]()
Praying God's Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHow do Christians learn to practice 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5, "tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God?" Beth Moore teaches that to be set free from each and every stronghold which claims our lives, we have to replace it with the mind of Christ and fervent daily prayer... -
![Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer by Tyler Staton, Tim Mackie]()
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer by Tyler Staton, Tim Mackie
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn invitation to an ordinary yet radical way of life, using historic Christian practices as both inspiring vision and practical instruction for how to encounter the wondrous, mysterious, living God through prayer... -
![Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot]()
Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeace and quiet--to many of us they're just words. Somehow we have allowed the frenetic pace of life to rob us of the quiet, restful moments with God we so desperately need. Keep a Quiet Heart features the rich devotional musings of one of America's favorite authors and points the way to a deep experience with God, away from the unsettling distractions of day-to-day living... -
![Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God: Workbook by Henry T. Blackaby, Claude V. King]()
Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God: Workbook by Henry T. Blackaby, Claude V. King
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKnowing and Doing the Will of GodA study of the Bible encouraging us to see God at work and join Him as He...Categorized as:
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![Sit, Walk, Stand: The Process of Christian Maturity by Watchman Nee]()
Sit, Walk, Stand: The Process of Christian Maturity by Watchman Nee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSit, Walk, Stand is an inspiring look at Ephesians, opening our eyes to the central issues of our faith. It describes the process of Christian living and maturity in three words:These three key words clearly show us the way to victory in this life—and for eternity.Sit—Our position in ChristWalk—Our life in the worldStand—Our attitude toward the EnemyNew! Study guide included...Categorized as:
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![Trusting Jesus by Jeffrey R. Holland]()
Trusting Jesus by Jeffrey R. Holland
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis collection of some of Elder Holland's most memorable and powerful talks will inspire us to keep our focus and our faith on the one source of strength that will never fail us: Jesus Christ, the Son of God... -
![The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball]()
The Miracle of Forgiveness by Spencer W. Kimball
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn his earthly ministry, Jesus preformed many miracles. In particular, he healed numerous diseased and disabled bodies. But perhaps his greatest miracle was the healing of people's souls - the forgiveness of sin. Jesus still offers that miracle today, and on the same terms as formerly: sincere repentance...Categorized as:
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![Breaking Free by Beth Moore]()
Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDo you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on a study of selected passages from the book of Isaiah, drawing several parallels between the captive Israelites and today's Christians, in order... -
![Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings by Lettie B. Cowman]()
Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings by Lettie B. Cowman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn a barren wilderness, L. B. Cowman long ago discovered a fountain that sustained her, and she shared it with the world, Streams in the Desert ® -- her collection of prayerful meditations, Christian writings, and God's written promises--has become one of the most dearly loved, best-selling devotionals of all time since its first publication in 1925...Categorized as:
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![The Pursuit Of Holiness by Jerry Bridges]()
The Pursuit Of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, that's because we're not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do--and what we should take responsibility for ourselves...Categorized as:
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![I Heard God Laughing: Poems of Hope and Joy by Hafez]()
I Heard God Laughing: Poems of Hope and Joy by Hafez
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom bestselling poet Daniel Ladinsky, a rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readersTo Persians, the poems of Hafiz are not “classical literature” from a remote past but cherished wisdom from a dear and intimate friend that continues to be quoted in daily life. With uncanny insight, Hafiz captures the many forms and stages of love... -
![Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön]()
Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings...Categorized as:
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![The Chumash (Artscroll (Mesorah Series)) Travel Size, Sefard, Vol. I by Nosson Scherman]()
The Chumash (Artscroll (Mesorah Series)) Travel Size, Sefard, Vol. I by Nosson Scherman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStone Chumash Travel 1/V... -
![Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans]()
Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsB.K.S. Iyengar--hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" (BBC) and considered by many to be the most important living yoga master--has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga...Categorized as:
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![Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer]()
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the pen of one who has been where you are: loving God and longing to hear his voice, Priscilla Shirer shares her insights based on practical experience and years of biblical study in this new edition of Discerning the Voice of God. In it she writes:Through His longsuffering and steadfastness, God has invited me to know Him better... -
![Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy by Richard G. Scott]()
Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy by Richard G. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe gospel of Jesus Christ offers us the consummate gifts of peace, happiness, and joy. But to many, these eternal promises seem elusive, even unattainable. In his familiar, warm style, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares truths we need to understand and embrace to truly have a life of peace, happiness, and joy...
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