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The Word Goes On 2nd Ed: Sermons by Dr. Siegbert W. Becker
by Siegbert W Becker James P. BeckerWhat makes a good sermon? Arguments can be made for how it is delivered—how dynamic the preacher is—and how relatable the sermon is to the Christians in the pews, but neither of those makes a sermon “good.” Neither of those makes a sermon “great.”What makes a good sermon is what it’s all about—God’s Word. More specifically, a good sermon contains both law and gospel in a way that convicts and then comforts believers with the assurance that God forgives them and loves them—all because of Jesus and what he’s done for them.The Word Goes On contains powerful sermons for every Sunday of the church year and many church festivals. The themes encourage you to have a closer relationship with Jesus, making it valuable for personal devotional reading.Read The Word Goes On today to see the motivational and practical power of God’s saving message for you!This book contains important Bible concepts like law and gospel, making it a valuable resource and inspirational reference book for pastors and theological writers.
Other Sheep
by Arnold Schroeder“Gospel-based ministry to the institutionalized and their families has not changed… the institutionalized continue to need the message of the Savior’s love and forgiveness…” Other Sheep takes you into hospitals, prisons, veterans’ facilities, and nursing homes to visit those who may be forgotten, dismissed, or ostracized by the outside world but are never forgotten, sent away, or forsaken by Jesus the Good Shepherd.It shows you that you have opportunities to share the love of Jesus with people who feel unloved, abandoned, forgotten, and filled with shame. You can point them to the Savior who loves you and them with an everlasting love that knows no bounds.The stories in this book feature powerful anecdotes of situations where—when all hope seems lost—the Lord steps in to make a negative situation positive.
Noah: Obedient Builder (God's People)
by John A BraunWho was Noah in the Bible?Among God’s people, Noah stands tall—a model of godly obedience. The ark, the animals marching two by two, and the terrible world-wide flood are the makings of the familiar story.But the real story of Noah and his family is one of divine grace and deliverance.Humankind had grown violent and wicked in Noah’s day—a theme as contemporary and recognizable as this morning’s newscast. The Bible tells us that God was grieved to the point of destroying his own creation. But Noah was faithful, and through him, God demonstrated the faithfulness of his promise to send a Savior for all humankind…If you’re wondering who Noah was, or want to know how Noah’s faith journey impacts your own, this book is for you!Noah is part of the God’s People series by Northwestern Publishing House. It’s a wonderful collection about the lives and times of some of God’s chosen people. Plots and settings have been taken directly from the Bible, and each book features beautifully detailed, full-color illustrations.
Genesis (The People's Bible)
by John C JeskeWhat is the book of Genesis about?Genesis is the first of the five books of Moses and it unfolds God’s work through the biographies of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and others. Starting with the words “In the beginning…,” Genesis presents the beginnings, or origins, of the universe, the human race, sin, death, and God’s gracious work of bringing fallen humanity back to himself.Want to learn more? If you’re wondering what Genesis is about, this book is for you!Genesis is a reliable Bible commentary. It’s down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture.It also includes the complete text of the book of Genesis from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. Genesis is a great resource for personal or group study!This book is a part of The People’s Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.
My 180 Waiting on God More: Finding Joy in God's Timing (My 180)
by Stephanie Ihlen"How do I trust God's timing?" If you've ever asked that question, you're not alone. Waiting on God and his timing is sometimes really hard for us to do as Christians, especially when we think something needs to change or happen immediately. Looking for practical ways that you can intentionally go about waiting on God more and trusting his timing for what happens in life? That's what this book is all about. Author Stephanie Ihlen set out on a 180-day journey of spiritual growth and discovery. Throughout that journey, Stephanie committed to doing these things: Studying God's Word regularly Constantly looking for God's hand in her life Actively praying about her daily experiences Intentionally journaling about what it means to wait on God In My 180: Waiting on God More, Stephanie encourages you, dear Christian, to take a similar journey. Learn from her experiences and the practical, spiritual advice she provides along the way, and see how God will bless you as you intentionally seek to do as Stephanie did and live a life of waiting on and trusting in God and his timing. As you read this book, you will be reminded of the awesome work that God constantly does for you. You will also be challenged to see the perfection of God's timing in the everyday, the mundane, the terrifying, and the important events in your life.
Hostile (The Tom Hunter Books #2)
by Ted DentonAn action-packed tale of shady business, international crime, and an antiviral wonder drug in the series Lee Child called &“hard, fast, and really good.&” A young financial executive has uncovered his new boss&’s plan to steal the patents to a new breakthrough drug—but before he can undermine the scheme, he is kidnapped. The notoriously dangerous Chinese businessman will stop at nothing, including abduction and government corruption, to achieve his goal—and enlists a violent Triad gang to wreak mayhem on those who stand in his way. Now kidnap-rescue operative Tom Hunter is thrown into a deadly race against time to save lives and halt the deadly deal . . .
A Prepper's Cookbook: 20 Years of Cooking in the Woods
by Deborah D. Moore“Inside, you’ll find hamburger and sausage gravies, seafood Wellington, even a section on how to can bacon . . . [Moore] knows what she’s talking about.” —Vice, “A Beginner’s Guide to Doomsday Prepper Cookbooks”In a survival situation, fictional or real, there are certain components that are necessary to consider that will insure getting to the other side.Regardless of the disaster, one must have food, water and shelter in order to live. Taking that just a bit further, you must have food and a means to cook it, water and a means to make it potable, and shelter and a means of heating it.Deborah D. Moore has been a Prepper for most of her life, long before the term was popular. She believes in being prepared to winter in during the long cold months that the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to endure. An entire room in her small house is devoted to food and supply storage. She has a well for water, plus a filtration system in the event she has to use creek or rain water. Since her house is small it’s easy to heat with the wood cook stove that at the same time gives her a means of cooking and baking.Author Deborah D. Moore will take you on a fun, step by step journey to recreate the same meals she makes every day using only what she has stored in her pantry.“Fantastic . . . more than a collection of recipes. Interspersed between chapters with recipes are snippets about life in the woods.” —Backdoor Survival“A modern collection of recipes that have all been regularly prepared on a woodburning range.” —Wood Cookstove Cooking
Edge of Shadows (Shadow Ops #3)
by CJ LyonsTerrorist hunters face danger—and forbidden desire—in this romantic suspense thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Lost in Shadows.The Special Threats Response Team hunts terrorists out of the reach of conventional law enforcement. Their leader, Rose Prospero has already faced her own worst fear: five years ago she was captured and tortured when the CIA abandoned her behind enemy lines. Since then, she’s focused her energies on protecting her Team and her country from monsters like the man who captured her. The Team and the job come first, last, always for Rose, leaving no room for love.Former Delta, Billy “Edge” Price is Rose’s second-in-command and her best friend. Suave, skilled, and a smooth operator, Billy loves his job—and his boss. He can’t have both, so he’s settled for using his position to stay close to Rose.As they face enemies from without and within, on the run from anyone who could help them, Rose and Billy learn each other’s deepest secrets, face their greatest fears, and sacrifice everything for Team, Country . . . and Love.Praise for New York Times–bestselling author CJ Lyons“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.” —Lee Child, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “CJ Lyons scores a major triumph...Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” —Douglas Preston, New York Times–bestselling author “A heroine you’ll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed. It’s easy to see why CJ Lyons is a perennial on the bestseller lists.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling author“A high stakes adventure with dire consequences.” —Steve Berry, New York Times–bestselling author
The Single Soldier: A Moving War-Time Drama (The Soldier Series #1)
by George CostiganA “magnificent” novel set in occupied France about one man’s search for peace amid the chaos of war (Willy Russell, author of Blood Brothers).In war-torn rural France, amongst the devastation—both physical and emotional—of German occupation, a man decides to move his house to the other side of the village, using only a cow and a cart. Once there, he embarks on the project of reconstructing it piece by piece. What, or who, possesses him to do this and why? Can he rebuild his house? His home? Will that bring him the peace he longs for?This warm-hearted, astonishing debut novel from an acclaimed actor and playwright explores passion, secrets, and painful truths; the lives of ordinary people engulfed by history; and the ways that peace can be elusive even in the absence of war.
Fanciful Stitches, Colorful Quilts: 11 Easy Appliqué Projects to Embroider by Hand
by Laura WasilowskiDiscover how to create stunning appliqué quilts with these easy-to-follow projects from the author of Joyful Stitching.Laura shows quilters how to make bright, cheerful fused applique quilts. Along the way, she shares 17 different hand stitches that add unique color and dimension, that help the quilter tell a story with each design. The small, take-along size of these projects makes them perfect for your classes or clubs.• 11 fun and easy projects-make an assortment of whimsical houses with full-size templates• Take your art quilts to the next level by hand quilting and embellishing in one step• Learn how to make wavy bindings
The Hunt: A Political Thriller
by Jack Cashill Mike McMullenWhen a family hunting trip collides with a terror plot in the Colorado Valley, a father and his sons must fight for their lives in this survival thriller.Military veteran Tony Acero would do anything to help his two sons succeed. With his thirteen-year-old floundering at his new Kansas prep school, and his older son on a downward spiral, Tony decides to take both of them on an elk hunt in Colorado. Meanwhile in Boston, another pair of brothers are plotting an expedition of their own. Radical anarchists, Pel and Moom Adams have contracted with Chechen terrorists to shoot down Air Force One as the president descends into Aspen for a G-8 Summit. When these two parties collide in the Colorado wilderness, the terrorists must Tony and his sons suddenly become the hunted.
Dead Earth: The Green Dawn (The Dead Earth Series #1)
by Mark Justice David T. WilbanksWhen a small New Mexico town becomes a zombie breeding ground, one law man must fight to protect his home in this “thrilling, brutal apocalyptic novella” (Tim Lebbon, author of The Silence).Something bad has happened in Nevada. Rumors circulate about plagues and secret government experiments. Paranoia is spreading like wildfire. And it doesn’t help that the President isn't talking.In Serenity, New Mexico, Deputy Sheriff Jubal Slate has his hands full. It seems that half the town, including his mother and his boss, are sick from an unusual malady. Even more worrisome is the oddly-colored dawn sky.When a strange woman shows up in town with a nightmarish story about what really happened in the Nevada desert, no one believes her. Even as Serenity’s townspeople start dying, the story seems insane. But they won't stay dead for long. And Slate will find out the terrifying truth.
Farewell to Dreams (Fatal Insomnia Medical Thrillers #1)
by CJ LyonsAn insomniac doctor and a handsome cop search for a missing child in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Critical Condition.In the chaos of the ER, functioning without sleep is a prized skill. But even Dr. Angela Rossi will admit that five months is far too long. Then a dead nun speaks to her while Angela is holding the nun’s heart in her hand.“Find the girl,” the nun commands—although no one else in the trauma room can hear, the words drilling directly into Angela’s brain. “Save the girl.”Aided by a police detective fallen from grace, Angela searches the midnight catacombs beneath the city, facing down a ruthless gang leader and stumbling onto a serial killer’s lair. Her desperate quest to save the girl leads her to the one thing she least expected to find: a last chance for love.As her symptoms escalate in bizarre and disturbing ways, Angie realizes exactly how serious her illness is. She might be dying, but she’s finally choosing how to live . . .Praise for Farewell to Dreams“CJ Lyons scores a major triumph with Farewell to Dreams. Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“Farewell to Dreams has it all: a heroine you’ll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling author
End Times: Jesus Is Coming Soon (People's Bible Teachings)
by Thomas P NassWhat are the End Times in the Bible? What did Jesus mean when he said, “Behold, I am coming soon.”?A thorough examination of biblical “end times” teachings, this book looks at the topics of death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Author and pastor Thomas Nass masterfully presents what the Bible teaches about the end of the world, Christ’s second coming, the resurrection of the body, judgment day, and other apocalyptic events.You’ll uncover various misconceptions and false teachings about the last days and Christ’s return for a true understanding of Scripture’s presentation of the end times. Most importantly, in reading this book, you’ll find that the central focus remains on Christ your Savior.The People’s Bible Teachings is a series of books on all the main teachings of the Bible. Following the pattern set by The People’s Bible series, these books are written for all Christians in an easy-to-read manner. The authors of The People’s Bible are all pastors and professors who have had years of experience teaching others about the Bible.
God Loves Nobodies: Good News for Somebody Like Me
by Matthew Doebler"I feel like a nobody." Have you ever said something similar? In the world we live in, it's all too easy to feel unnoticed. Nobody wants to be a nobody. Our career choices and entertainment all point to the lifelong pursuit of grand achievements, success stories, and lasting recognition. We all want to be somebody—even as Christians—and we feel utterly crushed and defeated when things don't turn out that way. How did it all come to this? In God Loves Nobodies, Pastor Matthew Doebler dives into the universal human desire to be special, even exceptional. Using biblical accounts, humorous pop culture references, and more, Pastor Doebler unmasks what he labels the "Somebody Problem," the never-ending race for significance, and explains how and why Jesus is the solution to your desire to be somebody. Do you sometimes feel like a nobody? Then this book is for you. Here's what people are saying about God Loves Nobodies: "The best version of anyone is their identity designed and assigned by God's grace. In God Loves Nobodies you will find more meaning, purpose, and significance no matter who you are. Packed with cultural illustrations and biblical evidence, it will engage you to better answer the universal and personal question, "Who am I?" –Pastor Daron Lindemann, Crosslife Church, Pflugerville, TX "My whole life I've felt like someone who never quite fit in. That's why I'm so thankful for this book. It is filled with good news and some good laughs. Pastor Matt shows from Scripture that God sees nobodies, saves nobodies, and even uses nobodies. If you have ever felt like an outsider, read this book." –Pastor Ben Sadler, Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Church, Franklin, WI
This We Believe Questions And Answers
by Richard L GurgelGet your biblical questions answered in this book.This We Believe: Questions and Answers explores the nine key biblical doctrines confessed by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in the booklet titled This We Believe.The 333 questions and answers about what the Bible teaches that are addressed in this handy book will sharpen your responses in times of confrontation and strengthen your understanding when personal doubt arises.Whether you’ve been a Christian for a long time or new to the faith, this book provides you with solid, biblically-sound answers to questions about what you believe!
Bible Basics: Finding Tools to Read and Interpret Scripture (Bible Discovery Series)
by Donald W PattersonHow do you read the Bible?Are you intimidated by the Bible? Or do you avoid reading it because it seems irrelevant, outdated, or strange?Bible Basics is book written for you, no matter how much or how little you’ve read of the Bible. For new readers, this book provides you with basic information on how the Bible is organized and helpful tips on how to read and understand the Scriptures. For more advanced Bible readers, it suggests tools to research topics and how to find other sections of the Bible that relate to what you are reading.If you’re curious about the Bible and how to read it, you’ll benefit from Bible Basics. The big-picture chapters will give you a bird’s-eye view of the Bible, and once you start reading the Bible itself, you’ll find that its pages hold the answers to all of life’s big questions.This book is part of the Bible Discovery Series, which provides you with background resources to help you unearth and understand the Bible’s greater meaning for your life today!
Christian Freedom: Christ Sets Us Free (People's Bible Teachings)
by William E FischerWhat does “sanctification” mean? What does “justification” mean?For many people, sanctification and justification are just obscure religious words. But through this book, you will come to understand what these words mean—and how they’re crucial parts of your Christian faith and life.Author and pastor William E. Fischer hopes that through Christian Freedom, you will have a greater appreciation of the God who has created you, his Son who has freed you, and his Spirit who has made Christian freedom your personal possession.Bible-based teachings and various freedoms that all Christians have which are not defined in the Bible are also examined in this helpful book!The People’s Bible Teachings is a series of books on all the main teachings of the Bible. Following the pattern set by The People’s Bible series, these books are written for all Christians in an easy-to-read manner. The authors of The People’s Bible are all pastors and professors who have had years of experience teaching others about the Bible.
A View From the Mountains: Inspirational Snapshots of God's Grace in Action
by John R HardisonHow do you know God is still with you?Outdoor enthusiasts know how treacherous the wilderness can be when you’re not on the right path. This is true in everyday life as well. As Christians, we sometimes stop following Jesus and attempt to go our own way, only to find ourselves in trouble. Thankfully, our God does not abandon us in those moments! Rather, he tries to bring us back to him, because he says in his Word, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).In this book by author John Hardison, you’ll discover a collection of heartfelt stories based on his personal experiences in life. These anecdotes are told in a down-to-earth style that’s firmly framed by the cross of Jesus. They offer the peace, comfort, hope, and joy that are yours in Christ, despite the grief and hardships of this world.A View From the Mountains is a thought-provoking book that’s both sobering and uplifting. It’s one you’ll want to read again and again!
Your Life Has Meaning: Discovering Your Role In An Epic Story
by Luke George ThompsonHow do you find meaning in life? Culture and society often pressure you to chase after money, possessions, excelling in school, achieving at work, and living your best life, but at times, even when you achieve those things you're chasing after, life can still feel so empty and meaningless. What do you do then? How do you find meaning in your life? In Your Life Has Meaning, author Luke George Thompson focuses on themes and Bible verses primarily from the book of Ecclesiastes and the life of King Solomon to offer you a practical guide to finding meaning in your life. Thompson also walks you through the ideas from thought leaders of the past—Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Camus, Sartre, and others—and the voices of the present found in countless self-help books, fantasy novels, and entertainment to show how they poke holes in the false sources of meaning that so many people chase after. As a teacher of apologetics and a pastor who works regularly with college students, Thompson invites you to view the world from God's side of things instead of focusing so much on what culture and society deem worthy of meaning. As you read this book, you'll be reminded of your true purpose in life as a Christian.
God's Imagery: Interpreting Scripture's Symbols, Parables, & Word Pictures (Bible Discovery Series)
by Joel C SeifertWhat are symbols in Scripture? What are parables in the Bible?The Bible is full of symbols, metaphors, figurative language, and stories, so how are you supposed to interpret God’s Word? What is meant to be taken figuratively and what is supposed to be understood literally?In God’s Imagery, you’ll learn about the principles of biblical interpretation and how to decipher scriptural language. As you grow in confidence and understanding of the symbols in God’s Word, you will grow in faith and knowledge of God’s saving grace.This book is part of the Bible Discovery Series, which provides you with background resources to help you unearth and understand the Bible’s greater meaning for your life today!
A Wedding at the Jane Austen Dating Agency: An Uplifting Romantic Comedy
by Fiona WoodifieldA modern-day matchmaker&’s happily-ever-after bubble is about to burst in the second novel in this charming series of love and all its misadventures. Sophie Johnson appears to be living the perfect life. She has landed her dream job as managing director of The Jane Austen Dating Agency and is dating the world&’s most desirable man, Darcy Drummond. But all is not as it seems. The relationship with Darcy is failing to live up to expectations and his awful mother is determined to cause trouble. To add to Sophie&’s problems, the agency is struggling to attract enough eligible men, she has a Regency wedding to plan, and then there&’s the amusing and disturbingly cute Henry Baxter who is making it hard for her to concentrate. The problem is Sophie wants it all, but in trying to manage everything, she&’s in danger of losing what matters most. Can she keep the dating agency afloat and find her own happy ever after? Or is business and romance an impossible combination? Praise for The Jane Austen Dating Agency &“There were some wonderful surprises . . . Those, particularly Janeites, who enjoy light women&’s fiction blended with romantic comedy would be the target group for this one.&” —Austenprose &“The Jane Austen Dating Agency may resemble the stories of both Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility at times but Fiona Woodifield has done a remarkable job of twisting these well-known plots into a very modern love story all of her own.&” —Travelling Book Junkie
Angels Weep: A Renegade Justice Thriller Featuring Morgan Ames (Renegade Justice Thrillers #3)
by CJ LyonsA serial killer’s daughter uncovers a disturbingly familiar pattern of murder in the New York Times bestselling author’s medical thriller.Morgan Ames never expected to survive when she threw herself and her serial killer father off a cliff. She was fine with that—as long as it stopped his killing spree. But after waking up from a coma, she finds herself in a nightmare worse than her father’s sadistic tortures: she’s trapped in the Pediatric unit at Angels of Hope Rehab Center. Since the authorities know Morgan is only fifteen, she’s been made a ward of the hospital until the legal system figures out what to do with her. Fighting for her freedom should be her first priority. But her father wasn’t the only serial killer on the loose. Someone is preying on the innocent children of Angels and their families. And only Morgan has what it takes to put a stop to it . . . even if it means sacrificing her own second chance at life.
The Journal: Fault Line (The Journal Series)
by Deborah D. MooreUnprepared. Undaunted. The blockbuster post-apocalyptic thriller series continues with the story of an ordinary woman facing an extraordinary disaster. When a seemingly minor tremor escalates into a major earthquake, Christine, the spoiled daughter of John Tiggs, is stranded in the middle of it in St. Louis. Caught at ground zero of the violent catastrophe, Christine must overcome her fears and prejudices to stay alive and find her way home—on her own. And if she ever gets there, she still may not be safe.“Learning from survival fiction is one of my passions although I do recognize and accept that many of the scenarios are quite extreme. Still, as a prepper that is continually challenged by the pursuit of knowledge, I keep reading and keep playing the ‘what if’ game in my own mind. One of the best series of books for doing so is Deborah D. Moore’s The Journal series.” —Backdoor Survival
Don't Believe Her: A Completely Gripping Psychological Thriller Full of Twists
by Jane HeafieldA weekend getaway leads to a deadly game of deceit between two cunning sisters-in-law in this British psychological thriller. Though Lucy and Tim have been married for years, she has never gotten along with his sister. So when they plan a weekend in the country, they certainly don&’t expect Mary to show up. But it&’s Mary who&’s shocked when she arrives to find Tim missing. His belongings are gone, there&’s a bloodstain on the floor, and Lucy&’s story doesn&’t add up. Lucy insists that he left her, but Mary suspects foul play. When the police are called, each woman tells her own story—but Detective Reavley doesn&’t trust either of them. Accusations of affairs and violence only add to the tension, but soon explosive secrets come to light that no one could have expected.