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Recover All the Enemy Has StolenWe've all felt the gut-wrenching helplessness of loss when the enemy has stolen something from us: finances, health, peace, a promise or opportunity, even family and friends. Yet even in the most hopeless of situations, you can go from victim to victor.With uplifting teaching and piercing prophetic insight, Jane Hamon outlines the enemy's tactics to steal, kill, and destroy--and imparts biblical revelation, practical decrees, and prayers to- take authority over the thief- experience full restoration- live in supernatural provision, prosperity, and power- possess your prophetic promises- receive a double portion of all you lostJesus came to bring life to the fullest. It's time to contend against the enemy's death and destruction, arise in strength and wisdom, and recover all he's stolen from you.

They're each other's best hope for redemption--and loveEx-con Seth Zimmerman has spent the last three years making amends by helping the vulnerable in his former Amish community. Lately, this mission includes calling on Tabitha Yoder, whose divorce from her abusive husband has isolated her from the community. Even though she never comes out of her house to talk to him, Seth knows she watches him from the window while he chops wood, clears her driveway, and drops off food. An uneasy friendship is just starting to take hold between them when small gifts begin to appear at Tabitha's home--gifts that can only be from her ex-husband. Seth might be Tabitha's only hope at maintaining her hard-won freedom from the man whose violent outbursts had almost cost her life. But coming to her rescue might mean he ends up behind bars once again. "Shelley Shepard Gray pens a story of love, hate, and forgiveness that will touch readers' hearts and stay with them long after they finish the last page. Gray is a master storyteller who creates characters that are so alive they feel like good friends. My highest recommendation."--Nancy Mehl, author of the Ryland and St. Clair series

Every family has its secrets. Josephina "Joey" Harris wouldn't mind if her family still had a few of their own after a lawsuit tarnishes their name. When an opportunity opens to become a temporary keeper of a decommissioned lighthouse on a North Carolina island, she takes the opportunity to escape the scrutiny of her small town to oversee its restoration. Soon Joey discovers strange notes tucked deep in the crevices of the lighthouse's old stone walls--pages torn from a keeper's log recounting harrowing rescues at sea. When things start to go amiss on the island, locals are convinced that it is the ghost of the lighthouse keeper and his daughter who were lost at sea during World War II. As Joey sifts through decades of rumors and legends and puts together the pieces of the past, a love story emerges--one that's clearly not over yet. "An emotionally gripping must-read [that] reminds us that life is a beautiful gift and love overcomes all."--Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials"I love stories of restoration. Steeped in Southern folklore and culture, Between the Sound and Sea is an intriguing novel you won't want to miss."--T. I. Lowe, bestselling author of Under the Magnolias"Engaging and transportive, Between Sound and Sea shines."--Nicole Deese, Christy Award-winning author of The Roads We Follow

Recovering the truth in a culture of liesThe very idea of womanhood is under assault. Women are being sexualized by culture, repressed and silenced by much of the church, and minimized and redefined by language. Make no mistake about it: We are at war--for ourselves, our families, and the very lives of our sons and daughters. The question is, why? And with whom are we fighting?While it's tempting to label people as our enemy, our true adversary is far more sinister, working in the shadows to undermine the very essence of womanhood, and with it, the divine image of male and female. Revelation 12 speaks of a dragon who is enraged with the woman and makes war on her children. This is a battle of cosmic proportions requiring heavenly solutions and insight. To win, we must first understand how he works and what he's after. In The Fight for Female, Lisa Bevere pulls back the curtain on what's really going on in this cultural moment, and more importantly, what we can do about it, offering a way forward that transcends familiar talking points and drives us to find God-inspired answers. This is not the time to cower or to compromise. Our marriages, children, churches, communities, and futures depend on us to be up to the task. This is your clarion call. Female is worth fighting for.

A Clear, Simple Guide through the Bible Now in one volume and redesigned to help you understand God's Word even better, The Bible Study is your one-year roadmap through Scripture. - DAILY OR WEEKLY READING PLANS provide an uncomplicated, manageable way to personalize your study of the Bible and grow as a Christian.- THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS AND SPACE TO WRITE help you discover what the readings mean and apply what you're learning to your daily life.- OVERVIEWS AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION for each book of the Bible provide helpful context to the big and small aspects of Scripture. With colorful imagery and an engaging design to propel you forward, this easy-to-use study--whether self-led or done with friends--offers a transformative way to connect deeper with God.Join more than 500,000 others who are learning the Bible like never before!

Straightforward, thorough, and grounded in biblical understanding, this landmark book calls you to reconsider the popular "once saved, always saved" belief. Now expanded with updated language, this piercing text continues to offer the most penetrating study on the controversial doctrine of eternal security, perseverance, and apostacy in the New Testament.

Because Life's Too Short Not to Love It If someone watched how you spend your days, would they be able to tell what your passions and priorities are? Sadly, sometimes we allow the trivial activities of life to crowd out what's truly important.Offering a road map back to a life of purpose and passion, bestselling authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk help you unlock a vibrant life uniquely suited to your personality, season of life, and schedule limitations. Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help, and personal discovery, this 40-day journey includes interactive workbook components to help you- discern and pursue your passions and priorities- craft a personalized action plan deeply rooted in Scripture- manage the tension between your relationships and your responsibilities- cultivate a life-giving routine of rest and productivity- impact others for eternity through your life and giftsWhen you focus on what matters most, you can live with confidence and joy.

Every girl's guide to discovering who you truly are in JesusBeing a middle school girl is . . . a lot. It seems like every day presents a new challenge as you navigate friendship, crushes, girl drama, stress, school, and confusing emotions.One Year with Jesus is your guide for dealing with the stuff that life is throwing at you right now. Think of this devotional journal as a safe space where you can get real with God--and where God can bring you the peace and comfort you need.Inside this book you'll find: - 52 devotions to help you apply God's Word when life gets messy--one for every week of the year- Reflection questions to help you grow closer to Jesus- Journaling space so you can be honest with God about how you feelThese early teen years can be really hard--but they can also be really beautiful. Because it's here that God shapes the girl you once were into the woman he created you to be.

Experience God's Powerful Grace for YourselfGod's grace is all around us, but often we fall back into well-worn paths of discouragement, trying harder, or thinking that we've failed as Christians. The key to a fruitful Christian life lies in the life-changing, heart-changing power of God's grace. It's time to experience it at a deeper level--and bear more fruit than you thought possible! The Grace Course is a powerful, eight-week study from internationally respected ministry Freedom In Christ that will equip you to - deal with the false motivators of guilt, shame, fear, and pride - overcome striving and performing - remain secure in God's love - become an agent of reconciliation and healing in the world. You'll also go through The Steps to Experiencing God's Grace and learn how to use Stronghold-Busting, a powerful tool to renew your mind and bring genuine, lasting transformation. The Grace Course is part of The Grace & Freedom Project, a collaboration between Freedom In Christ Ministries, Bethany House, RightNow Media, and YouVersion. It features a range of top-quality resources to help you experience God's grace and freedom at such a deep level that you are forever changed and equipped to take the love and healing of Jesus to a broken world. See what's available at GraceAndFreedomProject.com.

Become Part of a Counterculture of Kindness!Selfishness, pride, and hostility dominate the headlines, social media, and everyday interactions. But what if every Christian did one simple act of kindness each week? What if you could spark a revolution just by bringing someone a meal, offering to carry someone's groceries, or sharing an encouraging word? Or maybe just by listening respectfully to someone you disagree with!With rousing encouragement and biblical insight, Dr. Tony Evans shows how, when we let the kindness of God change us, we can change the world. Through real-life examples and practical teaching, he empowers each of us to - choose honor over hate - recognize everyday opportunities to spread God's love - discover the courage to step out in kindness Kindness is catching. It's time to let God's love ignite a countercultural movement that overcomes evil with good."A solid resource on the challenges and rewards of loving one's neighbor."--Publishers Weekly

Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father's life. Masquerading as a man, she follows a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith's identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined. Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he joins a band of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother's location. Soon Grant realizes there's a woman hiding among the men, and he's determined to find out her identity, what she's hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men."[Will] encourage readers of the frontier and readers of faith. More than a romance, it's a story of helping and hope."--Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author on Rocky Mountain Promise

Overcome Barriers to Deep Spiritual GrowthIn today's world of shallow pursuits and frivolous vanities, too many Christians are distracted from what really counts: a passionate pursuit of Christ. Because of that, the enemy controls us, keeping us from being everything God wants us to be. In this never-before-published material, A.W. Tozer dives deep into a favorite topic: growing in Christ. With passion and biblical wisdom, he equips you to ignite a true desire for Christ and implement life-giving disciplines to mature and grow in His grace. The deeper you mature in Christ, the less this shallow world can ensnare you. And the more you--and the Church--will truly flourish.

When Miss Camilla Pierpont is thrust into the company of the irritating Mr. Owen Chesterfield, her prim and proper life in Gilded Age New York takes an unexpected turn. After reluctantly agreeing to help his debutante sister, she finds herself relying on Owen's help in a way that makes her reconsider her vow never to marry.

Through a collection of prayers, liturgies, and illustrations, spiritual director Anjuli Paschall gives you a voice for every emotion--the good, the hard, and the complicated--and invites you on a freeing journey where feelings can be used as a pathway not only to prayer, but also to the healing, wholeness, and abiding connection with God that you long for.

Their new mentor, Maya, has sent Shani, Lexi, Logan, Asher, and Brex on a mission to find and relocate the ingredients that Moloch needs to end the concept of time from the world. If they succeed, they will save the world from moving on to the next life. If they fail, no one will be able to age, die or be born.

100 do's and don'ts for navigating middle schoolBy the time you leave elementary school, you are the oldest, the smartest, the big kid on campus. But the day you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes get harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what's expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out?The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your "do this, not that" guide to nearly everything middle school can throw your way, including - the first day- bullies- cell phone use- homework- gossip- leadership- friends- sports- and moreWith real-life hacks, fun illustrations, and lots of true survival stories, this book will get you through middle school like a pro.

"Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction with great promise."--Tessa Afshar, bestselling author"A biblical story with a heart for today's world, pulling out an array of joy and hope, sorrow and loss."--Mesu Andrews, award-winning author"Taking us on an intriguing journey through heartbreak and healing, Heather Kaufman leads her readers directly to the joy of the empty tomb."--Connilyn Cossette, award-winning authorMartha of Bethany is no stranger to adversity. After her mother's untimely death, Martha shoulders the responsibility of raising her siblings--quiet and studious Lazarus, and wild and rambunctious Mary. She finds solace in friendship and the beginnings of first love, but just as Martha begins to imagine a new future, hardship strikes again and her dreams crumble into dust.Ten years later, Martha's friend pleads for the new teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, to come and heal her husband. When Martha discovers that the carpenter-rabbi is connected to her past, she's not sure she can trust him with her future. But as he continues to perform miracles, the invitation to believe becomes harder to resist, renewing Martha's hardened heart, even as she faces an unknown future.

This experiential guide--centered on prompts, activities, and opportunities for reflection--helps us resist cultural myths about ideal bodies, get in touch with the goodness of our bodies, and more fully inhabit ourselves.Topics include disembodiment, stress and trauma, sexuality, body image, pain and illness, oppression, and more. Each topic includes various exercises for restoring the mind-body connection.Praise for Hillary McBride"No single leader has impacted my concept of healthy embodiment more than Hillary McBride. Her work fundamentally changed the way I talk about, think about, treat, and cherish my own body. We will be talking about McBride's work for decades."--Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire and Of Mess and Moxie; host of the For the Love podcast"Hillary McBride is the gentle and powerful voice that calls us back home to ourselves."--Kate Bowler, Duke Divinity School; author of No Cure for Being Human"I am grateful for Dr. Hillary McBride, who has the ability to bring together both the spirit and the body through research and her personal experience to show us how our body can also be our teacher."--Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation"McBride is not only informative but encouraging and vulnerable."--Arielle Estoria, poet, author, and artist

A Literary Excavation of Flannery O'Connor's Unfinished NovelWhen celebrated American fiction writer Flannery O'Connor died at the age of thirty-nine in 1964, she left behind an unfinished third novel titled Why Do the Heathen Rage? Scholarly experts uncovered and studied the material, deeming it unpublishable. It stayed that way for more than fifty years.Until now.In this work of literary excavation, award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson transcribes, compiles, and organizes O'Connor's unfinished novel, imagining themes and directions her work might have taken. The book includes illustrations and an afterword from noted artist Steve Prince of One Fish Studio."What a delight that there's a new Flannery O'Connor manuscript in the world, courtesy of Jessica Hooten Wilson, who has performed a true labor of love here, for which the literary world will be wildly grateful."--George Saunders, New York Times bestselling author of Man Booker Prize winner Lincoln in the Bardo"This book is part detective story, part examination of O'Connor in the context of a changing America (especially racially), and part exploration of one of America's great writers in the process of creation."--Esau McCaulley, Wheaton College; author of How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South"Flannery O'Connor's Why Do the Heathen Rage? is an important read for followers of this influential writer. Rather than complete O'Connor's unfinished novel, Why Do the Heathen Rage?, Hooten Wilson pairs passages from the book with insightful commentary about O'Connor the person and the artist. For fans interested in a complex portrait of O'Connor and the novel she never completed, this work is required reading."--Nadra Nittle, author of bell hooks' Spiritual Vision and Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision

"A treasure of pastoral wisdom on a signature virtue of the Christian life"What is gratitude? Where does it come from? Why do we need it? How does it change us?Award-winning author Cornelius Plantinga explores these questions and more in Gratitude. Celebrating the role of gratitude in our lives, Plantinga makes the case that it is the very key to understanding our relationships with one another, the world around us, and God."Plantinga compellingly blends science and Scripture in shedding new light on 'the greatest of the virtues.' He sensitively argues that gratefulness is not merely a veneer of positive thinking but rather a deep and abiding sense that goodness dwells under the rancor and heartache of daily life. A master storyteller, he makes a convincing case for why gratitude, in good times and in bad, is the best approach to life!"--Robert Emmons, editor in chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology; author of Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier and The Little Book of Gratitude"A treasure of pastoral wisdom on a signature virtue of the Christian life. Plantinga is a master preacher, and it shows: this book seamlessly combines readability and rich insight. Readers will be grateful for the gift of this book and the way it teaches us a grateful way of life."--Rebecca DeYoung, professor, Calvin University; author of Glittering Vices"While reading this book I found myself mentally preparing the sermon series that I will no doubt be preaching on its account. It is a treasure, and all people--pastors and parishioners, people of faith and people not of faith--would be well advised to read it. Trust me, you'll be grateful that you did."--Austin Carty, pastor and author of The Pastor's Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry

The Surprising Connection between Racism and Ableism in the ChurchAs a Black autistic pastor and disability scholar, Lamar Hardwick lives at the intersection of disability, race, and religion. In How Ableism Fuels Racism, he helps Christian communities engage in critical conversations about race by addressing issues of ableism.Hardwick believes that ableism--the idea that certain bodies are better than others--and the disability discrimination fueled by this perspective are the root causes of racial bias and injustice in American culture and in the church. Drawing on historical records, biblical interpretation, and disability studies, he examines how ableism has perpetuated both disability and racial discrimination. He calls the church to address deep-seated issues of ableism and offers practical steps for dismantling ableism and racism in attitude and practice."Necessary reading for anyone who seeks justice in the church. Hardwick highlights the history of ableism and racism in US churches and invites us to a joy-filled reversal of the shame that comes from worshiping these idols."--Amy Kenny, director, Disability Cultural Center, Georgetown University; author of My Body Is Not a Prayer Request"Hardwick draws a connection between race and disability and what we must do to dismantle a hierarchy of bodies to achieve a more just society in our churches, communities, and the world."--Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls; author of All God's Children, I See You, and When We Stand"Hardwick provides a sweeping review of the way historical and theological ableism upholds American Christian racism. This book is relatable, persuasive, and perhaps most important, constructive."--Erin Raffety, researcher, Princeton Theological Seminary; lecturer, Princeton University

A Trauma-Informed Path toward ForgivenessThe church's teachings on forgiveness often fail victims and survivors of abuse.As a Christian minister, biblical scholar, and survivor of abuse, Susannah Griffith has spent a lot of time thinking about forgiveness. In Forgiveness after Trauma, she explores what the Bible says--and doesn't say--about the biblical call to forgive.Griffith advocates for "trauma-informed forgiveness," which takes seriously God's forgiveness of sinners while centering survivors of abuse and aiding their healing. This view also empowers those who have been harmed by abuses of power and justice in religious institutions."Provides desperately needed insight and clarity on one of the most significant issues survivors face as they take steps toward safety and recovery. This book will empower many who find themselves stuck and unsure how to move forward on their healing journey."--Wade Mullen, author of Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power"Griffith weaves together Scripture, memoir, and practical theology in a trauma-informed ethic of forgiveness. Required reading for clergy, lay leaders, and anyone willing to accompany survivors navigating intimate partner violence."--Teresa Kim Pecinovsky, author of Mother God"Through her own story of trauma and recovery, Griffith gently urges readers to discover the many facets of forgiveness, paving a way forward after harm. Her story is one I'll return to again and again."--Tiffany Bluhm, speaker and author of Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up"Griffith speaks from a mixture of personal narrative, biblical scholarship, and pastoral experience to deliver a trauma-informed understanding of forgiveness."--J.W. Buck, author of Everyday Activism: Following 7 Practices of Jesus to Create a Just World

How the Right Kind of Power Can Disrupt and Change the WorldHistory is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues. But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place.In a time when we see abuses of power everywhere--in our homes, schools, governments, and churches--David Fitch teaches us how to discern power and avoid its pitfalls. By learning from the church's historical triumphs and failures, we can relinquish worldly power and make space for God to disrupt and transform our culture for his kingdom."Reckoning with Power is the critical reassessment the church needs--particularly the church in North America. I urge those who hope for a better Christianity to read this book."--Brian Zahnd, author of The Wood Between the Worlds"At this moment, there's nothing the church needs more than a Jesus-centered theology of power. Fitch's book brings that needed word. May the church listen."--Beth Felker Jones, Northern Seminary; author of Practicing Christian Doctrine"Fitch asks us to look deeper, question more, and release that which so many of us have striven for: worldly power."--Sean Palmer, author, pastor, speaking and teaching coach"This book should be required reading for Christian leaders and influencers. It is the best Christian introduction to the subject I have read."--John Fea, author of Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump; Messiah University"Fitch calls us to Christ's power as the church's first and final reckoning with worldly power. Powerful!"--Jonathan Tran, Baylor University; author of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism