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A deeply transformational novel from an authentic new voice in Christian young adult fiction.

Distractions can steal your joy. They can definitely steal your purpose. Billie Jauss tried to overcome a season of feeling unsettled and uncertain by simplifying her schedule and taking control of life's chaos. It didn't solve all her issues. She realized it wasn't the external distractions but the emotional barriers producing feelings of discouragement and defeat.Through detoxing from the emotional toxins, realigning priorities, and creating a spiritual health plan, she claimed confidence and found fulfillment not in adding one more thing but in realizing God's best things. Distraction Detox will help women: Determine their internal distractions.Evaluate their emotional barriers.Terminate the toxins to hear, trust, and go.Outline a plan to identify God's best things.eXecute the plan.The rewards of Distraction Detox are discovering God's best for our individual lives and releasing confidence, peace, and fulfillment within us.

Your Past Doesn't Define You. Your Present Doesn't Define You. But Who You Choose to Trust Does Define Your Future. We have all experienced a "meanwhile" in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for His good and for His glory. Sometimes a "meanwhile" can be an interminable and challenging "mean while." Such is the story of Joseph - and it might be your life story as well! Joseph was a victim: of circumstances, of family dysfunction, of slavery, of unfair accusations, and of sexual harassment. However, none of those undeserved conditions impacted the ability of Joseph to walk in his destiny. You are the "Joseph" of your own story. There are relationships, abuse, and rejection that work against you but will never determine your God-ordained destiny. No matter what you are going through and regardless of how Satan has attacked your family, your productivity, or your freedom, you can trust that God is at work behind the scenes of your life. What the enemy meant for evil, your God will certainly use for good!

Are you ready for a grand slam? Dugout Devotions II inspires you to stand in the batter's box and knock the curveball out of the park in your own life. These unique interview-based devotions offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the spiritual lives of many of Major League Baseball players. Be inspired by these players:Brian DozierRobinson ChirinosR.A. DickeyClayton KershawFrancisco LindorMichael LorenzenAndrew McCutchenAl Oliver, and more! Recounting their successes both on and off the diamond, you'll see their struggles are real, just like yours. Their challenges could knock them down, except for their faith in God. Are you ready to join them on the field and strengthen your faith?

Read through the Bible? Yes, you can! reviveDAILY is just the encouragement you need to read through the Bible. Like having coffee with an encouraging friend, author Laura Martin walks with you as a guide offering daily encouragement and edification from each chapter of the Bible through this 52-week journey. Laid out in an easy-to-follow format that spans two volumes over the course of two years, reviveDAILY turns reading the Bible from something daunting to something do-able, helping you learn to hear God's voice speak to your heart and encouraging you to live out His great love for you. Simply written, this devotional is profound, and the Lord will use it to speak to you and encourage your heart. If you are looking for a more in-depth study and devotional experience, the reviveDAILY devotional journey is a companion piece to the "Complete Portrait of the Messiah" study series.

When darkness suffocates, look for the light.Depression and suicide cases are rising at an alarming rate, with suicide being a leading cause of death in the United States. For Christians, particularly those in vocational ministry, the stigma surrounding mental illness and mental health often creates an atmosphere of secrecy where the enemy's lies reign. But when science and religion mingle in the recovery of a believer, not only are minds stabilized but true hope is found.Julie Busler understands the pain of mental illness and has learned that trials not only humanize us but increase our capacity to be used by God. In Joyful Sorrow, she invites us into her own journey where a mental breakdown took her from being a missionary to a suicidal patient in a Turkish psychiatric hospital. With vulnerability and grace, Julie walks us through how to find help and hope and demonstrates that even in the sorrow of mental illness, joy can coexist.

Kick-Off the 2021 Football Season With This Inspirational Read Responding to fans everywhere, First Down Devotions II continues providing readers an inside look at popular National Football League players, coaches, and the people who shape them. Exploring successes both on and off the gridiron, these daily devotions recount the personal stories about these superstar athletes and their personal walk with Jesus Christ. Providing positive stories to share with friends, children, Little League teams, and fellow sports fans, these unique interview-based devotions will let these players inspire you to push to the goal line and score in your own spiritual life. First Down Devotions II has devotions with: Ben Utecht: Super Bowl Champion Tight End with the Indianapolis ColtsClinton McDonald: Defensive End for the Oakland RaidersKurt Warner: Hall of Fame Quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Arizona CardinalsTim Tebow: Quarterback for the New York Jets and Denver Broncos and many, many more!

Will they uncover the secrets between them before it becomes deadly?¿After fending off a would-be abductor, 27-year-old singer-songwriter Hannah Cassidy hides behind a car in the half-empty parking lot behind Pancake Pantry in Nashville. From there, she watches in horror as her attacker grabs another woman and pushes her into a nearby car. Within seconds, the vehicle speeds away.TBI Special Agent Jake Matheson may have planned a quiet day off and a date with Shannon-the only name her online profile revealed-for an introductory lunch, but after pulling into a parking space on 21st Avenue South, he hears a scream. He races to the back of the building and finds a frightened young woman bent forward and gasping for breath.Thrown together by uncanny circumstances and driven by the whys and what-ifs of secrets yet to be revealed, Hannah and Jake set out to find the connection between them before it becomes deadly.

¿Te has topado con la pared? Aprende a derrumbar esa pared para que Dios pueda trabajar a través de ti y satisfacer las necesidades de los demás.¿Existe un muro entre el satisfacer las necesidades prácticas de las personas y las necesidades espirituales? ¿Puedes satisfacer solo una de las dos? En Esperanza hoy, el Dr. Albert L. Reyes derriba cualquier muro existente que separe el llamado bíblico colectivo de satisfacer las necesidades espirituales y prácticas de las personas. Aprende cómo estas necesidades son dos caras de la misma moneda, y cómo satisfacer ambas, no solo es factible, sino que menester. Esperanza hoy ofrece aliento para un ministerio holístico, mostrando cómo y por qué el evangelismo puede y debe combinarse con el ministerio social y los esfuerzos de justicia social. Perfecto para trabajadores sociales y aquellos que trabajan con adultos mayores, huérfanos y niños en riesgo, Esperanza hoy les recuerda a los creyentes que están acercando el reino de Cristo cuando satisfacen las necesidades físicas y espirituales de los demás.Basado en años de experiencia y servicio pastoral, el Dr. Reyes sabe de primera mano cómo están conectadas las necesidades espirituales y prácticas de las personas. Como sexto presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Buckner International desde que se fundó como un hogar para niños huérfanos luego de la guerra civil en Texas, Reyes dirige Buckner International, un ministerio que se ha dedicado por más de cien años a transformar las vidas de huérfanos, niños vulnerables, familias y adultos mayores.

Newly widowed mother Abby Baker goes home to Hope Harbor to help her ailing mother and restart her life. Weighed down by grief and fear of failure, she wishes she had the strength of her grandmother, who raised a young child alone while taking on the role of lighthouse keeper after her husband drowned. What was the secret of Granny Abigail's strength?Carson Stevens is a lighthouse enthusiast who has bought the deteriorating Hope Island lighthouse to restore it and turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. When he meets Abby, he wants the attractive granddaughter of the former keepers to be part of the restoration.As Abby and Carson work together, they uncover clues to a family secret that threatens to change Abby's life forever. But someone is trying to sabotage their efforts at restoration.Renovating the old lighthouse is Abby and Carson's goal, but as they grow closer, they discover that what they've really needed is a renovation of their hearts.

What's Your Answer? Sometimes we're struck with inspiring ideas but shy away from saying yes to God. What He is asking us to do looks dangerous. It looks difficult. People will think we're crazy. It will cost us. We could fail. God often asks us to do the impossible because, for Him, all things are possible. God is calling us-calling you-into His story. He's asking you to trust that He is responsible for all the consequences of your obedience. Say Yes is the epic story of a broken man who, when rescued by God, dared to say yes. The story of how God led a group of pastors to do church, business, and missions together for the good of others. This is the story of Phoenix Roasters and what God did. Will you let their story of trust inspire you? Will you trust God with the consequences of your yes?

Essie White battles loneliness two years after the death of her husband. Her romance-writing daughter suggests that her mother try online dating. Essie agrees, seeking male companionship only, not a love interest.Widower Lou Rizzo isn''t seeking love either. But he accepts his friend''s dare and posts his profile on the dating site, although he uses an alias to safeguard his identity.Essie and Lou meet, and their initial attraction soon develops into a friendship neither wants to lose. Lou, however, must confess his part in a decades-old incident that he feels Essie cannot forgive. She, too, harbors secrets that may jeopardize their future together. As the relationship grows, each must decide whether to reveal the truth about their past mistakes, lost dreams, and fears for a chance to love again.

On the eve of an international G7 Summit, event coordinator Mattie Maguire discovers that the venue, a century-old estate close to Asheville, NC, is more than simply a picturesque setting. It is also the center of political conspiracies involving a ruthless Russian spy ring that will stop at nothing to steal the massive fortune they believe to be hidden there. The search intensifies and a rogue Russian agent attacks Mattie’s grandmother, still living on the estate. She hovers in a coma, barely clinging to life. As Mattie struggles to protect her family and ensure a safe event for the most important leaders in the world, her discovery of a fraudulent heir to the estate puts her own life in danger as well. But when her eighty-five-year-old grandfather is kidnapped and held at gunpoint, her path becomes clear. Despite her fear, she must locate the only person who has the information the Russians seek—the estate’s rightful heir, hidden away for decades after the murder of his father. But will the true owner’s return to his childhood home put his life in danger, too?

Dr. Sam Wright admits it--he was born a smart aleck. Even thought he has a Ph.D., has taught in the field of biblical studies, and has been a pastor for decades, Dr. Wright has spent his life asking such questions as:If God created light and called the light good, was God afraid of the dark?Is there a Mrs. God?When God gave Himself an "A" for creating the world, was that like grading his own paper?Who mucked out the stalls on the ark?Why did it take Noah so long (ten months) to open a window?Improper questions? Maybe. But God winks as Dr. Wright chuckles his way through the stories we learned at the knees of our Sunday school teachers, pastors, and Vacation Bible School leaders. In this first book, he invites readers to journey through the first 17 chapters of Genesis with a mind toward the questions most of us never think to ask. Get your tickle box ready ... this is funny stuff.

Want a deeper relationship with God? Wonder how to talk to Him when you’re hurt, confused, angry—or overwhelmed with gratitude? Our heavenly Father wants us to know Him intimately. He wants us so close we can share every detail of life with Him—the agonies and ecstasies.Our Heart Psalms explores the emotional rollercoaster of Scripture’s psalm writers, then invites you to use their patterns to create your own psalms. This interactive journal encourages you to develop an honest relationship with your Creator—who knows everything about you anyway.

Blood is thicker.But is blood enough?The murder of one old friend and the revelation of a secret life by another leads Dr. Bailey Pogue to risk his life by going undercover for the CIA. But when he exposes a plot by an international crime syndicate that threatens to upset the balance of power in the Middle East, the revelation comes at a price: the syndicate has kidnapped his daughter. Now he must stop the trafficking of young girls and rescue his daughter while remaining undercover. Is saving those you love worth committing treason?God.FamilyCountry.Will Pogue's loyalties prove too high a price to pay?

After a failed engagement, Captain Andrew Lee James has focused on building a career in the Army he loves. That commitment includes helping a feisty, out-of-work ballerina whose devotion to her grandmother's dying wish immediately grabs his heart. She's the one, but will he be able to win the heart of a woman who has vowed to never be involved with a soldier?College graduate Clara Malone swore to never love anyone in the military again but when her dying grandmother asks her to deliver a love letter to the general who broke her heart decades ago, she agrees and finds herself escorted by a handsome Army captain whose kindness challenges her beliefs. Surrounded by desert willows that shower her path with pretty pink flowers and sing with the buzzing of hummingbirds, Clara enjoys the wild beauty of El Paso-and her time with Andrew-more than expected.Can she deliver her grandmother's last love letter without losing her heart to a man who represents everything she fears?

The heart of a champion may surprise you.When an injury sidelines college swimmer Anna Callaway, her dreams are crushed. She pours herself into her sports marketing practicum, helping a local special needs organization promote their athletic event. What she doesn't expect is a swim team ripe for the Special Olympics-and their handsome but stubborn coach.Craig Holt has dealt with eager and ignorant volunteers before. No matter how determined or persuasive uptight Anna might be about coaching his team to the Special Olympics, he has no intention of allowing her to raise the hopes of his swimmers, his sister, or his guarded heart.Then Anna herself gets a second chance at becoming a champion. Will she pursue her lifelong goals or make room for a new dream?

One forbidden love. Two broken hearts. Three little things.Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzs verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can’t leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He’s eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother’s death. Before entering the train, he bumps into Hattie. He’s loved her forever, always from the sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie’s pa.One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he’s on his way to a war across the ocean, and she’s still in her father’s house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts.

Longing for love, can she escape the shadows that follow her to Dark Island?1910, Thousand Islands, New York. Others may consider The Towers castle on Dark Island an enchanting summer retreat, but to Devyn McKenna, it's a prison. Yet as she works as a maid for Frederick Bourne, former president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, her life blossoms under the kindness of his family and fascinating entrepreneurs such as J.P. Morgan, Thomas Lipton, and Captain Vanderbilt. But more than anything, the growing friendship of Mr. Bourne's valet, Brice McBride, begins to pry away the painful layers that conceal Devyn's heart.Brice is drawn to the mysterious Devyn even though he's certain she's hiding a secret, one far more dangerous than the clues they find in The Towers that hint of a treasure on the island. When Devyn is accused of stealing Bourne's investment in Vanderbilt's New York City subway expansion, he might not be able to protect her.Written for the General Market (G): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language.

A scathing blogger review and a negative Atlanta television newscast tarnish Willow Falls’ reputation as a secluded North Georgia tourist destination, so the town council uses the remainder of its annual budget to hire a PR firm to restore the town's image. At a town-hall meeting, angry residents brainstorm ideas to boost Willow Falls’ appeal. When a second Atlanta television station announces plans to film a segment for its Around Georgia series, residents invest their time and limited resources to spruce up Main Street’s appearance.For months, Emily has submitted her novel to numerous publishers but received no contract. When famous artist Naomi Jasper offers Emily much-needed cash to finish writing, then cast and direct a play about Willow Falls’ colorful history, Emily faces a difficult decision—postpone the rewrite of her novel or accept the project. After convincing her sister, Rachel Streetman, to partner with her, she agrees to take on the play. Failure to deliver is not an option.All her life Rachel has dreamed of becoming a stage actress. The opportunity to audition for a respected Broadway director forces her to choose between her dream and her sister. Another career disappointment could send her reeling back into the arms of Charlie Bricker. Willow Falls’ unfavorable publicity further strains her fragile relationship with her father as she pushes him to continue funding the refurbishment of Redding Arms, Willow Falls’ only hotel.If anyone understands broken hearts, it's Willow Inn’s beloved innkeeper, Sadie Liles. Sadie believes she'll never find love again. Then Charlie Bricker’s father walks into her life.As the town prepares for Redding Arms’ grand opening, five newcomers and one British tourist test the town’s quirky but lovable residents. They dig deep to surmount the conflicts and catastrophes that challenge Willow Falls' small-town charms in ways none of them imagined.But the avalanche of trouble in Willow Falls may remind all its residents of what binds them together: honesty, love, loyalty, and a sense of humor.

She moved to a new town to marry her fiancé. Instead, she's burying him.Ashley Johnson moved to northern Michigan to finally meet her fiancé face-to-face, but she arrived in time to attend his funeral. With no home back in Ohio, she decides to stay in what would have been their house, except his cousin Russ lives there too, and Russ has never heard of Ashley. To complicate matters, her fiancé accidentally willed her the family farm house. Eager to please everyone and desperate to disappoint no one, she proposes a marriage of convenience that could solve her and Russ' problems, if they can get past her aunt, his sisters, and an ex-girlfriend.

The children who enter The Main Street Clinic to see dedicated family therapist, Katie Collier, are brokenhearted and traumatized. But all is not lost; inside her clinic, Katie has built a refuge of help and hope. In life, Katie struggles to find balance. At home, she must meet the needs of her husband while quelling the mounting insecurities of their adopted daughter, Bailey. At work, she struggles to save her young clients at any cost, including three-year-old Sara Beth Martin-the clinic's youngest client-who pulls at Katie's heartstrings. But Sara Beth isn't the one with issues; Katie spots frightening symptoms in Sara Beth's mother.Katie is devastated when authorities discover the toddler dead in a parked van during the hottest part of a Texas summer, but she also wonders … was this a tragic accident or was the child murdered?