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Unexpected Dismounts
by Nancy RueAllison Chamberlain thought she was doing everything God required of her--but as her journey continues in the second book of The Reluctant Prophet series, she might have to let go of everything she loves to follow the call.
Unexpected Family
by Jill KemererHis Surprise Daughter After five years apart, Tom Sheffield is shocked to find his ex-wife, Stephanie, on his doorstep. The news that they share a child he's never met sends him reeling. Four-year-old Macy has his eyes, his mouth and, from their first encounter, his heart. Things with her mother are much more complicated. He doesn't understand what went wrong between them or why she kept their daughter a secret. And he's afraid of falling in love all over again. Yet he feels a glimmer of hope that somehow he can convince Macy and Stephanie to stay in Lake Endwell-and with him-for keeps.
An Unexpected Family: The Amish Widow's New Love Her Texas Cowboy An Unexpected Family (Maple Springs #4)
by Jenna MindelFinding redemption in Maple SpringsAfter her failed marriage, Rose Dean refuses to rely on any man. But when Cam Zelinsky steps in and helps save her diner, Rose starts taking a second glance. Cam could use a little redemption after some bad choices tarnished his reputation, but he never imagined having a family. Now Rose and her son are making him see that maybe he’s been chasing the wrong dream.
Unexpected Father
by Carolyne AarsenNewfound Family Denny Norquest has a plan. Lease a ranch in Hartley Creek and raise cattle. But the baby dropped in his lap changes everything. Soon he's deep in diaper duty-with no end in sight! Bookseller Evangeline Arsenau feels compelled to help the handsome single dad care for his little girl. She's learned the hard way that men can't be trusted, but Denny's unexpected devotion to his daughter has her falling for dad and baby. Is she willing to let down the boundaries she's placed around her heart for the chance at happily ever after? Hearts of Hartley Creek-In this small town, love is just around the corner
The Unexpected Gift
by Irene HannonA Yuletide LegacyWhen city girl Morgan Williams arrives in Seaside, Maine, on Christmas Eve, to claim the cottage she’d inherited, she comes face-to-face with the handsomest man she’s ever seen. But looks aren’t the only thing that Grant Kincaid has to offer. And when he enlists Morgan’s help to raise money for Good Shepherd Camp for troubled kids, she realizes there are more important things in life than expensive cars and fancy clothes. Soon Morgan is yearning for a different life...one that includes faith and a strong, steadfast Grant by her side.Originally published in 2005
The Unexpected Gift
by Irene HannonMorgan Williams moves to the small town of Seaside to regroup, where she learns that faith and family are the most important things in life.
Unexpected Gifts: Discovering the Way of Community
by Christopher L HeuertzIn this heartfelt and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding.“Ironically, as much as we yearn for deep friendships and meaningful communities, many of us seem to be unable to find our way into them. Even if we know we’re made for community, finding one and staying there seems almost impossible. Though we hate to admit it, if we stay long enough in any relationship or set of friendships, we will experience failure, doubt, burnout, loneliness, transitions, a loss of self, betrayal, frustration, a sense of entitlement, grief, and weariness. Yet it’s these painful community experiences, these tensions we struggle to navigate, that hold surprising gifts.” —FROM THE PREFACE IN A STRIKINGLY confessional tone and vividly illustrated through story, Unexpected Gifts names eleven inevitable challenges that all friendships, relationships, and communities experience if they stay together long enough. Rather than allowing these challenges to become excuses to leave, Chris Heuertz suggests that things like betrayal, transitions, failure, loss of identity, entitlement, and doubt may actually be invitations to stay. And if we stay, these challenges can become unexpected gifts. *** Betrayal, failure, loss of identity, doubt. If your relationships have suffered from any of these pitfalls, this book will show you that staying together can create something more—even something beautiful. IN THIS HEARTFELT and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together, and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding. Whether readers are forming a new community, searching for deeper community, or participating in a longtime community, they will find inspiration, caution, guidance, and encouragement as they discover the beauty of pressing in to the ambiguities of growing relationships in this tender and honest testimony about how we are woven together by grace.
Unexpected Grace: Comfort in the Midst of Loss
by Sheila WalshWhen Eleanor Pfaehler and I met, we stood on opposite sides of an invisible, and seemingly insurmountable, wall," Sheila Walsh writes. "Eleanor and I talked over this wall. At times we reached up to hug. But the wall was always there."Then Eleanor was diagnosed with liver cancer. Finally, by the grace and mercy of God alone, the wall came crashing down. Eleanor and I found ourselves swimming in the river of mercy with our arms around each other, holding each other, willing to give our lives for each other."Unexpected Grace is a tender account of the relationship between a mother and daughter-in-law and how they discovered extravagant grace in the midst of what could have been the most tragic experience of their lives. Their story will encourage you and help you see how God can bring good out of even the bleakest circumstances.Previously published as Stories from the River of Mercy.
An Unexpected Groom
by Ruth Logan HerneHometown Healing Kimberly Gallagher's back in town to run her mother's thriving wedding business. For a seasoned pro like Kimberly, fixing the high-stress nuptials of a senator's daughter is no problem. But facing former police officer Drew Slade-the senator's security chief and her brother's former partner-is not what she signed up for. Drew knows that Kimberly blames him for her brother's tragic death. But to single dad Drew, Kimberly feels like coming home. And despite her best efforts, Kimberly can't help falling for him. Will their past continue to keep them apart, or will an unexpected truth reveal their happily-ever-after?
The Unexpected Journey: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus
by Thom S. RainerFollowing Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they?What difference did it make?The book you’re holding is dangerous. If you read it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “idiots.” A married couple high in the leadership ranks of the Mormon church. An African-American man who became a Black Muslim out of hatred for white Christians. You’ll be amazed, moved, and encouraged as you read their compelling stories and the stories of nine others who made The Unexpected Journey from non-Christian beliefs to faith in Jesus Christ. You’ll rediscover the power of the gospel. You might even be emboldened to tell others about Christ yourself.Unexpected journeys beyond• Mormonism• Judaism• Hinduism• Atheism• Jehovah’s Witness• Agnosticism• Wiccan Paganism• Buddhism• Unitarianism• Astrology• Islam• Satanism
The Unexpected Letter (Elizabeth Gail Series #10)
by Hilda StahlThis series has been popular with young girls for over two decades, and the updated series is sure to be a favorite of this generation too. Elizabeth Gail Dobbs ("Libby") is a foster child and the newest member of the Johnson family. Libby's new Christian family leads her to a relationship with God and teaches her about love. Throughout the series Libby learns about the power of prayer, how to love her enemies, and how to rely on God. In #10 The Unexpected Letter, Libby learns that her birth mother is coming to take her away from the Johnsons, and she panics. How could God let this happen to her?
An Unexpected Light: Theology And Witness In The Poetry Of Charles Williams, Micheal O'Siadhail, And Geoffrey Hill
by David C. Mahan Ben QuashA growing number of professional theologians today seek to push theological inquiry beyond the relative seclusion of academic specialization into a broader marketplace of public ideas, and to recast the theological task as an integrative discipline, wholly engaged with the issues and sensibilities of the age. <P><P>Accordingly, such scholars seek to draw upon and engage the insights and practices of a variety of cultural resources, including those of the arts, in their theological projects. Arguing that poetry can be a form of theological discourse, Mahan shows how poetry offers rich theological resources and instruction for the Christian church. <P><P>In drawing attention to the peculiar advantages it affords, this book addresses one of the greatest challenges facing the church today: the difficulty of effectively communicating the Christian gospel with increasingly disaffected late-modern people.
Unexpected Love: Seasons of Redemption, Book Three (Seasons of Redemption #3)
by Andrea BoeshaarNurse Lorenna Fields always took her job at Chicago's Lakeview Hospital seriously, determining never to become personally involved with her patients. Then a mysterious man with eyes like onyx is admitted after a shipwreck on Lake Michigan. He has lost his memory and sight. Renna feels a special kinship with this man and dubs him Mr. Blackeyes. Soon the two build a strong trusting friendship, and Renna shares her faith in the Lord. But she dreads the day her patient will recover. His memory will take him away from her to family and friends now forgotten, and his regained sight will reveal a secret about herself that Renna has been trying hard to hide. But someone else besides Renna doesn't want "Mr. Blackeyes" to remember the past...and may not allow him to live to see the future.
Unexpected Love
by Julie ColemanHow would you characterize Jesus in his interactions with women? Gracious? Preachy? Aloof? Kind? Dismissive? Unexpected Love is an essential read for anyone eager to understand Jesus Christ's true heart for women. We ache for a satisfying relationship with him and crave his healing touch. So did the women of the first century. Each approached him with something they wanted. They left with more than they could have imagined. Writer and teacher Julie Coleman carefully walks readers through the gospel narratives, offering evidence of a perceptive Savior deeply concerned about the women he met. Through vivid descriptions, thoughtful questions, and empowering applications, she brings a fresh perspective to these sometimes puzzling stories. Unexpected Love offers a compelling vision of a Savior who meets us where we are and will take us where we need to go. Discover his passion for women. What you read will impact your own relationship with him. You will fall in love with the dynamic, beautiful, and unexpectedly personal Jesus.
An Unexpected Match
by Dana CorbitWhat does hardworking single father Matthew Warren want in a wife? Responsibility, practicality and a good rapport with his child. So why isn't he interested in the responsible, practical daughter of his matchmaking mother's best friend? Could it be that another Scott sister has gotten through to his guarded heart? He can't possibly be falling for Haley Scott, his daughter's new nanny, the very woman he almost fired for her free-spirited ways! Granted, his little girl is a lot happier lately. And so is he. Sometimes the best matches are the most unexpected.
Unexpected Places: Thoughts on God, Faith, and Finding Your Voice
by Anthony EvansUnexpected Places is the personal story of gospel singer Anthony Evans, son of well-known pastor Tony Evans and brother of author Priscilla Shirer. In this intimate and moving memoir, Anthony shares the details of his struggles with depression and doubt, and encourages readers with the unique story of his search for purpose and identity. From growing up duty-bound to his name, to his time as a finalist and then talent producer on The Voice, Anthony explores the pressures he experienced as a child and as a young man in Hollywood. He describes the journey to his renewed faith in God and exposes the vast differences between what the world teaches us to value and how God values us. Anthony examines what his parents did right in raising him but also describes how they unknowingly missed his pain. Finally, he reveals how God orchestrated His plan to grow Anthony into a man who is in love with his life, his heritage, and his individual calling.Anthony has learned to embrace the incredible beauty of his unique voice. In Unexpected Places, he invites readers on their own journey to do the same.
Unexpected Reunion
by Carolyn GreeneA Soldier's Return For four years, Ruthie Chandler avoided the man who broke their engagement-and her heart. But when her antiques shop mistakenly sells his ailing grandmother's doll, she comes face-to-face with the man she never forgot. Teaming up with Gray Bristow on this important mission won't be easy, but Ruthie suspects it's exactly what the disillusioned veteran needs. The doll is the key to Gray's family's past-and possibly his future. And it may be what finally brings the ex-soldier home to faith...and to Ruthie. Southern Blessings: Three friends find hope and love in Virginia
An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8-week Bible Study of Ezekiel
by Erica WiggenhornDo you long to feel a closer connection to God? To discern His voice, experience His peace, and live in His joy? In this 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God&’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt, you will encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel&’s prophecies. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded. Ezekiel reveals that we are not the first people to believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs when circumstances spiral out of control. But God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts. Through a study of the book of Ezekiel, God offers an invitation to: — experience His faithfulness when surrounded by uncertainty— reignite our hope instead of losing heart— realize the call of God, reawakening us to our purpose— rest in contentment rather than dwell in disappointment An Unexpected Revival sparks a fire in our longing heart to feel renewed excitement in our relationship with God. Instead of going through the motions, checking the boxes and wondering why God feels so far away, Ezekiel teaches us to come close and invite God to fill us with fresh fire. God offers His joy, peace, and purpose to any who seek it. Do you long for revival?This 8-week study will also include video teaching through Vimeo.
An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8-week Bible Study of Ezekiel
by Erica WiggenhornDo you long to feel a closer connection to God? To discern His voice, experience His peace, and live in His joy? In this 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God&’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt, you will encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel&’s prophecies. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded. Ezekiel reveals that we are not the first people to believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs when circumstances spiral out of control. But God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts. Through a study of the book of Ezekiel, God offers an invitation to: — experience His faithfulness when surrounded by uncertainty— reignite our hope instead of losing heart— realize the call of God, reawakening us to our purpose— rest in contentment rather than dwell in disappointment An Unexpected Revival sparks a fire in our longing heart to feel renewed excitement in our relationship with God. Instead of going through the motions, checking the boxes and wondering why God feels so far away, Ezekiel teaches us to come close and invite God to fill us with fresh fire. God offers His joy, peace, and purpose to any who seek it. Do you long for revival?This 8-week study will also include video teaching through Vimeo.
Unexpected Study Guide: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure
by Christine CaineLife is an unpredictable journey full of twists and turns. The good news is that while we don’t always know what’s going to happen, we can always trust that God uses everything in our lives as an invitation to rely on him more deeply and completely.In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author Christine Caine shows that while most of us have been trained to fear the unexpected and want everything to be “under control,” God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith-filled perspective rooted in trust. He has never been taken by surprise.We can move from a life filled with fear, control, and feeling stuck to one full of hope, faith, and trust. In an age of upheaval, we can still expect our God to be good and do good. We can trust God in the unpredictable circumstances of life by anticipating, welcoming, and even embracing the unexpected.The Unexpected Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study material for between sessions.Sessions include:Expect the UnexpectedUnexpected PeopleAn Unexpected AssignmentUnexpected Endings Bring New BeginningsUnexpected ResurrectionDesigned for use with the Unexpected Video Study (9780310089322) sold separately.
An Unexpected Suitor
by Anna SchmidtAfter years of caring for others, Nola Burns is ready for her own dream-- running a Nantucket tearoom. And it will take more than charm for dashing entrepreneur Harrison Starbuck to buy her out. After all, what proper lady could trust a man who thinks the theater is a suitable venue for God's word? All Harry offers is a business proposition. So why should it bother him when Nola receives threatening notes? He has no reason to be concerned for the vivid, spirited woman. . . does he? Yet as the threats escalate, Harry's plans shift. Now this unexpected suitor only wants to keep Nola safe-- and cherished--for a lifetime.
An Unexpected Wife & Into the Wilderness
by Cheryl Reavis Laura AbbotRebuilding trust and finding loveAn Unexpected Wife by Cheryl ReavisGiving up her out-of-wedlock son was the most difficult decision Kate Woodward ever made. She can't heal herself, but she can help former Confederate soldier Robert Markham rebuild his war-shattered life. As the two become close, Kate fears she can never be the one he deserves. But when her secrets are revealed and her child is in danger, can Robert win her trust?Into the Wilderness by Laura AbbotAfter a battlefield massacre and his fiancée's betrayal, cavalry officer Caleb Montgomery is unable to trust in anything. But then he's stationed in Fort Larned, Kansas, where Lily Kellogg, the lovely army surgeon's daughter, begins to rekindle his faith—and his hope. Since childhood, Lily has longed for the stability and culture only the big city can offer. Now both their dreams will be put to the test…
Unexplainable
by Don CousinsFrom trusted author Don Cousins comes Unexplainable, a dynamic book designed to help people find true fulfillment by shifting their life view from outside-in to inside-out.Most of us live our lives from the "outside-in." This means we try to order our external circumstances (family, finances, career, friends, leisure, etc.) in such a way that we feel happy, secure, and content within.But this approach simply doesn't work. Few of us are ever able to get our life circumstances just as we want, and even when we feel we do, it doesn't last.More importantly, the Bible makes it clear that God intended life to be experienced "inside-out." Unexplainable will inspire you to pursue a life for which there's no logical explanation apart from God.
The Unexplainable Church: Reigniting the Mission of the Early Believers (A Study of Acts 13-28)
by Erica WiggenhornFinally, a Bible study that goes deep...Frustrated with the watered-down, &“light&” Bible studies that are all too common, Erica Wiggenhorn wanted to write a study that went deep. She wanted to take readers verse-by-verse through a whole book of the Bible, offering theological and historical comments in each lesson while remaining practical and relational. The Unexplainable Church is the result, and it offers readers two great takeaways. It will teach them by example how to study the Bible deeply, and it will challenge them toward critical life-change: submitting their will to the mission of Jesus, who gives life its fullest meaning. The message of The Unexplainable Church is that the early church didn&’t grow because Peter and Paul were so amazing, but because average people were transformed by God and brought together in His work. This 10-week inductive study of Acts 13–28 will sweep readers into the great drama of the Kingdom, inspiring them to live together in the power of the Spirit and accomplish what could never be done alone. PLUS! Check out The Unexplainable Church DVD for even more great teaching from Erica Wiggenhorn. It's the perfect resource for your small group.
The Unexplainable Church: Reigniting the Mission of the Early Believers (A Study of Acts 13-28)
by Erica WiggenhornFinally, a Bible study that goes deep...Frustrated with the watered-down, &“light&” Bible studies that are all too common, Erica Wiggenhorn wanted to write a study that went deep. She wanted to take readers verse-by-verse through a whole book of the Bible, offering theological and historical comments in each lesson while remaining practical and relational. The Unexplainable Church is the result, and it offers readers two great takeaways. It will teach them by example how to study the Bible deeply, and it will challenge them toward critical life-change: submitting their will to the mission of Jesus, who gives life its fullest meaning. The message of The Unexplainable Church is that the early church didn&’t grow because Peter and Paul were so amazing, but because average people were transformed by God and brought together in His work. This 10-week inductive study of Acts 13–28 will sweep readers into the great drama of the Kingdom, inspiring them to live together in the power of the Spirit and accomplish what could never be done alone. PLUS! Check out The Unexplainable Church DVD for even more great teaching from Erica Wiggenhorn. It's the perfect resource for your small group.