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Robert Liparulo

Hardcover

FBI agents Brady Moore and Alicia Wager are accustomed to grisly crimes like the so-called Pelletier Killings. But when the pair uncovers ancient prophecies that link the victims, the wrath of the killers turns on them. Reeling from a series of attempts on their lives, they follow a scant trail of evidence that leads them to Luco Scaramuzzi, the charismatic Italian ambassador to Israel-a man of near limitless power and incalculable wealth. A devoted network of followers fulfill his every desire and await the day that his power will be unleashed on an unsuspecting world. Eventually, Brady and Alicia learn the secret that can bring him down. If only Brady can act before his own anger and confusion burn him up. If only Alicia can accept a truth that contradicts her strongest belief.

From the forested mountains of Colorado and the halls of the U.S. government's most clandestine agency, to the Vatican's mysterious L'Archivio Segreto and the labyrinthine caves under Jerusalem, this global thriller will rattle even the most skeptical soul.

Paperback

Tim Wesemann

Swashbuckling Faith: Exploring for Treasure with Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates, Patches, and Parrots!

What unexpected markers do you find along your faith journey, ones that lead you closer to God? In Swashbuckling Faith, author and former pastor Tim Wesemann helps you find surprising doorways to God’s truth in the scenes and dialogue of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. Created merely to entertain, these movies find Captain Jack Sparrow and his cohorts unintentionally leaving behind traces of truth ready to be explored and expanded in light of the Bible. Wesemann springboards from these glimpses to explore scriptural lessons on faith, prayer, contentment, spiritual warfare, forgiveness, hope, and much more. When your biblical perception starts finding treasures of truth in popular culture and everyday occurrences, you’ll set sail for the adventure of a lifetime!

Jane Kirkpatrick

Based on true events, this second book in the Change and Cherish Historical Series continues the saga of the feisty Emma Giesy, a member of the Missouri Bethelites, a repressive German religious colony. Set against the backdrop of Willapa Bay of the Washington Territory coast in 1856–1861, Emma and her husband, Christian, formerly a prominent leader in the community, carve out their own independent existence. Tragedy strikes, and alone and pregnant, Emma finds that her decision to ensure independence for her little family may cost her everything she holds dear. The repressive religious community is cast in a far more favorable light than in book one, and some series readers may find it challenging to undo their initial impressions.
The character of Jack Giesy also undergoes a speedy personality change, which is difficult to assimilate. The best revelations come as the reader relates to Emma's conflicts: a longing for security, a fierce quest for independence, a desire to express herself artistically and a hardscrabble existence that gives her energy only to care for herself and her children. Kirkpatrick's able prose and attention to historical detail help smooth any story line trouble spots.

Phil Callaway

Sometimes life just stinks-people disappoint, bad things happen, and hardship comes. Laughing Matters is a collection of stories that shows the difference between those who resign and those who rejoice when reality bites. Readers will be encouraged to choose joy, to find hope, and to discover the abundant life Christ offers all who follow Him. Author and humorist Phil Callaway - once described as "Dave Barry with a message" - employs his revealing and hilarious style to remind readers that, "it's always darkest just before the fridge door opens."

Leslie Ludy

In a world that seeks to destroy all that is princesslike and feminine within her, that mocks her longing for tender romance and exalts the empty charms of a painted face or a perfect figure—can today’s young woman dare to long for more? For every young woman who has asked herself that question, this book offers a breathtaking vision of hope. Refreshingly candid and practical, Authentic Beauty explores the boundless opportunities God has for a young woman who is willing to let Him shape every aspect of her life.

New Century Version

Becoming is the complete New Testament using the New Century Version, but it wouldn't be a culture 'zine if it didn't address men, beauty, fitness and food! It's chock full of applicable ways to integrate faith into your daily life.

Becoming gives advice on how to tackle some of life's biggest concerns while taking on some of those not-so-easy-to-understand concepts in the Bible. By addressing issues from sexual abuse, rape, and divorce to encouraging relationships, hospitality, and Bible knowledge, this Bible magazine is perfect for adult women who are eager to learn more about the "faith thing."

John Ortberg

God Is Closer Than You Think shows how you can enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with your heavenly Father. Bestselling author John Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. He shows you God’s hand stretching toward you. And, with his gift for storytelling, Ortberg illustrates the ways you can reach toward God and complete the connection—to your joy and his.

Phil A. Smouse

What is success? Do you know? Do you care? Is it being the best? Is it reaching the top? Is it grabbing the gold? And then winning nonstop? Take a journey of discovery with this wry and sometimes laugh-out-loud book, perfect for those seeking their place in the world.

Donna Partow

Joseph woke up in a palace.
Peter led 3,000 to Christ with one sermon.
The walls of Jericho fell with a shout.
The waters of the Jordan parted while the Israelites slept.
When fire fell from heaven on Elijah’s sacrifice, it didn’t start as a “spark to get the fire going.” It fell in a consuming fire, not demonstrating a reward for Elijah’s faithfulness but demonstrating God’s power.

Throughout the Bible, when God showed up, everyone knew it.
And so can you–today!

Drawing on Scripture, church history, personal experience, and contemporary examples, Donna Partow walks you through a month of daily steps toward becoming a conduit of God’s power. This thirty-one-day guide is also usable as a program for small group discussions over the course of eight weeks, and includes a leaders guide, plus tools like exercises for applying truths to everyday life, and cards to copy or cut out with key verses and principles.
God’s power is the same today as yesterday and forever.
And you can experience it here and now.

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Dee Henderson

Welcome to Justice . . .
And good luck leaving alive.

Sheriff Nathan Justice loves the town he serves. Founded by his family generations before, Justice, Illinois, is mostly a peaceful place. But the tranquility has just been shattered.

Women visiting Justice are being murdered. Tourists in nice hotels, money still in their billfolds, jewelry still on the dresser. Quiet kills—they go to sleep and never awaken.

Rae Gabriella left the FBI after an undercover investigation turned terribly wrong. She’s seeking to rebuild her life, and working as a private investigator alongside her former boyfriend Bruce Chapel in Justice, Illinois, seems like a place to start. But she suspects finding some peace and restoring her shaken faith will take more than just a change of location.

The sheriff is not pleased to find Rae working a case on behalf of one of the victims’ families. Rae is staying in the same hotel where one of the women died, and her looks suggest she could be the next victim. Now that Bruce, Rae, and Nathan are forced to work around each other, the situation is threatening to become something much more personal . . . and it will test the faith of everyone it touches before it is over. . . .

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James R. Coggins

A Christian magazine editor named John Smyth witnesses a murder through the window of an airplane as it descends for a landing in Winnipeg, Canada. Neither the city police or the RCMP (Mounties) take his tip seriously until an unidentified woman's body turns up in some nearby woods a week later. The only clue to her identity is a necklace with a pendant bearing the name "Grace." Who is she, and where is her killer? As the case twists and turns, everyone involved gets to see clear evidence of the grace of God.

N. T. Wright

Judas and the Gospel of Jesus: Have We Missed the Truth about Christianity?

What does the Gospel of Judas really tell us?

Joining other recently found and publicized "gospels," the Gospel of Judas has found its way into the limelight. The ancient manuscript appears to be genuine - so what are we to make of the claims therein? Claims such as

• Judas was doing what Jesus asked him to do when he betrayed Jesus
• Jesus came to offer secret knowledge of how to escape this earthly world, rather than to usher in God's kingdom on earth
• Jesus felt no pain on the cross
• and more

This timely response to the Gospel of Judas is the authoritative, orthodox word on what the Gospel of Judas really tells us - and does not tell us - about Jesus, Judas, early Christianity, and Gnosticism. Tom Wright, as both a bishop and a historian, is uniquely qualified to speak on the subject. In Judas and the Gospel of Jesus, he clearly and fairly answers your questions about this "new gospel."

Shannon Ethridge

Completely Forgiven: Responding to God's Transforming Grace

Does the abundant life Jesus promised seem like a distant dream, something that will always remain just out of your grasp? Do you wrestle with a sense of inadequacy, wondering how God could possibly use someone like you?

Let this encouraging devotional serve as a daily reminder that God delights in using imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will. Packed with biblical insights and inspiration, Completely Forgiven looks at the biblical stories of people who plumb the depths of God’s mercy and demonstrate His willingness to create beauty out of the ashes of our sorrows and regrets. You’ll gain a new vision of purpose and shed any sense of unworthiness as you daily allow God to clothe you in his unfailing goodness.

This companion devotional to Completely His directs your gaze into the heart of God through the truths revealed in His love letter, the Bible. Each reading includes introspective questions to help you apply those truths in a personal way, propelling you into a more fulfilling life of passion, purpose, and genuine intimacy with Jesus.

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Charles Swindoll

No family today is more dysfunctional than Joseph's. No one faces greated temptation than Potiphar's wife offered Joseph. No faith is challenged more severely than was Joseph's on death row. Yet Joseph stood firm, exemplifying what is possible when ordinary people maintain their connections with God.

Like an epic novel filled with intrigue, tension, and torrential emotions, Joseph's triumphiant story touches us all. This third volume in Charles Swindoll's "Great Lives" series presents a fresh look at one of the most intriguing characters in the Old Testament and focuses on the virtue of forgiveness in the face of deceit and betrayal.


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Various Authors

Blessed Be Your Name Devotional: Devotions Inspired by the Song - 30 Days of Worship Series

Blessed Be Your Name, the number three worship song worldwide by writer/worship leader Matt Redman and Beth Redman, continues the worship experience for men and women, young and old. With every day that passes, readers grow closer to God and experience the joy of praising through Blessed Be Your Name.

John Hudson Tiner

My Final Answer quiz is back-this time focusing on heroes of the Christian faith. In the style of the original 200,000- copy best-seller, this "Celebrity Edition" includes thirty quizzes of twelve questions each, with accompanying "Bible Bonuses" for help. Questions center on the lives and wisdom of well-known believers-from biblical characters, to historical figures, to contemporary individuals. My Final Answer, Celebrity Edition is good clean fun that will challenge and encourage believers as they learn.

Nelson's Pocket Reference Series

Acclaimed Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe takes you through the New Testament.

• Comprehensive chapter-by-chapter commentary
• Compact
• Easy-to-use
• Convenient, pocket-size format
• Take it anywhere
• User-friendly style
• Simple easy-to-read format

Various Authors

Refresh your soul...anywhere!

Who knew such great inspiration could come in such a small package? Each scripture and meditation is quickly read but not soon forgotten, challenging you to a new level of spiritual growth. Put it in your car, purse, briefcase, or backpack; and you're ready to spend quality time with God at any moment.

Stuart Briscoe

Do you ever feel that your life is not what you'd hoped---that the dreams you once had have faded into a sad reality?when life doesn't work, where can you turn for answers?

Best-selling author Stuart Briscoe has found inspiration, encouragement, and answers to life's disappointments in an unexpected source--the book of Psalms.

When happiness eludes you.....
When your world is falling apart.......
When you don't know who you are.......
When being good doesn't seem to pay........
When you feel like a total failure.......
........there's hope and truth in the words of the Psalms.

Through this powerful look at twelve select psalms,  Briscoe will help you exchange disappointment and frustration for hope and purpose as he shares powerful principles that will change your life forever.

Baker Publishing Group

Wisdom and inspiration from the Psalms come to life anew in this collection of more than 170 meditations. Each two-page spread, backed by beautiful full-colour scenic photos, presents a devotional thought and encouraging Scriptures.

The unique crafting and blending of words and illustrations will appeal to Christians young and old. Ideal for year-round gift-giving - including Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduations.

Publishing Date:  June 1, 2004

Neil T. Anderson

Ten years ago a breakthrough book launched a ministry that has helped more than one million people overcome this world and win the battle for their hearts and minds. Now Neil Anderson has revised and expanded Victory over the Darkness for a new generation of readers, outlining practical and more productive ways to Christian growth based on Christ's promise: "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." Victory Over the Darkness emphasizes the importance of believing and internalizing the cardinal truths of Scripture as a base from which to renew the mind and fend off Satan's relentless attempt to convince us that we are less than Christ empowers us to be. About the Author: Dr. Neil T. Anderson is founder and president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. Formerly chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, Dr. Anderson has written several best-selling books on Christ-centered living, including "Finding Hope Again", "Spiritual Protection for Your Children", "Freedom from Addiction" and "The Bondage Breaker".

John C. Maxwell

In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: How do I apply leadership principles if I'm not the boss? It's a valid question that Maxwell answers in The 360 Degree Leader. You don't have to be the main leader, asserts Maxwell, to make significant impact in your organization. Good leaders are not only capable of leading their followers but are also adept at leading their superiors and their peers. Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for Leading Down, Leading Up, and Leading Across. 360-Degree Leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in an organization. By applying Maxwell's principles, you will expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member.

H. Norman Wright

How many times did Jesus use common experiences such as fishing to teach about the Christian life? Those lessons haven't been lost on H. Norman Wright. A lifetime of fishing and enjoying the outdoors has taught this trusted author and counselor the joys and mysteries of faith.

The Perfect Catch combines fishing tales and tips with biblical applications that are sure to interest and inspire everyone from the occasional angler to the seasoned veteran. Sixty devotional readings capture the humor and wonder to be found as you seek that perfect catch.

Beverly Lewis

Jonas Mast's return from Apple Creek, Ohio has given Leah Ebersol reason to hope again. Yet she endures an unexplained silence that makes her fear Peter Mast and stern Bishop Bontrager are conspiring to once again keep her and Jonas apart. Impulsive Jake Mast pines for his first love.

But if he follows his brother Jonas back home to Gobbler's Knob, Leah and Sadie will be forced to reveal their closely guarded secret--a secret with the power to split the Mast and Ebersol families even further apart, maybe forever...


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Leisha Kelly

War threatened to pull them apart. Hope bound them together.

Nothing has been the same for Samuel and Julia Wortham since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. All around them young men are enlisting for the service, leaving the safety of the rural community that has sheltered the Wortham family since the Great Depression.

Now their own beloved son Robert has gone to fight for his country, along with three of the Hammond boys. Julia's heart aches for the boys while Robert's girlfriend, Rachel Gray, offers a prayer that changes the lives of all who hear it. Those left behind struggle to find their place and God's plan amidst the chaos of war.

As the letters from Robert and the Hammond boys slow to a stop, can those at home find God's peace?

Janette Oke

A Birthday Surprise, a New Journey West, and a Delightful Reunion! But Then Comes Tragedy …. Marty and Clark Davis’s daughter Missie and her husband had homesteaded land in the far West, many weeks’ journey away by covered wagon. But with the coming of the frontier railroad, the miles are suddenly bridged, making possible their long-awaited reunion. Grandparents Marty and Clark are thrilled to meet their two little grandsons for the first time. Missie, anxious to hear news from home, plies her mother with questions about her brothers and sisters. And as Willie proudly shows the two visitors around his successful ranch, Missie, just as proudly, shows them the little soddy that was their original home. But the joyful reunion is shattered by a tragic accident …. Will they ever be a happy family again? A gentle story of faith and love and joy in the midst of the swirling storms of life.

Kathryn Mackel

Delivered through the Arctic ice by a whale, they arrive in protective husks-their journey nothing short of miraculous, their mission nothing short of impossible. Finding themselves on the surface of the Earth for the first time, they rely purely on Faith for provisions, strength, and direction. Outriders Brady, Kendo, and Niki must fight to reclaim God's birthright.

When new Rooks arrive from The Ark, the battle turns into something no one expected. Not only must they battle the megalomaniac, mad-scientist of a foe, Baron Alrod, but a new more powerful enemy has revealed itself, threatening to destroy the world they've been asked to save.

Outriders delivers a unique world filled with supernatural intrigue, environmental significance, and suspenseful battles. For high school and college-age readers, this is a fantasy thriller with a heart of hope and adventure.