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2020.
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English
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"Marie Laveau may be the most influential-and is among the most famous-American practitioner of the magical arts. She is the subject of songs, films, and legends and the star of New Orleans ghost tours. Her grave in New Orleans ranks among the most popular spiritual pilgrimages in the US. This book explores Laveau's life and work-the history and mystery. It gives an overview of New Orleans Voodoo, its origins, history, and practices. It contains spells,...
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"We congratulate ourselves when we resist the donut in the office breakroom. We celebrate our restraint when we hold back from sending an email in anger. We feel virtuous when we wake up at dawn to get a jump on the day. We put others' needs ahead of our own and believe this makes us exemplary. In On Our Best Behavior, journalist Elise Loehnen explains that these impulses - often lauded as unselfish, distinctly feminine instincts - are actually ingrained...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"A Buddhist master's guide to cultivating dignity through meditation, in order to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. The notion of dignity is crucial to questions of how best to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, particularly for people who feel self-doubt and low self-esteem as well as those who can feel trapped by their anxiety, dissatisfaction, or even success. In today's environment, this seems to include most people. So, how can...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God's Word-and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we're often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more. Gretchen...
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Dr. Kwasniewski demonstrates that both the dignity of marriage and family and the evils arrayed against them-- pornography, self-gratification, premarital sex, divorce, contraception, and aborhion-- can and should be seen not only in terms of what they are but also in terms of what they signify spiritually and cosmically." [taken from back cover]
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Don't let anxiety steal the joy from your experience of motherhood. In this compassionate and encouraging book, a fellow mom with anxiety helps you recognize your feelings, control your symptoms, lean on God's promises, and learn to fully enjoy these precious years with your kids"--
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Before You Meet Your Future Husband focuses on three areas in which a young woman needs to mature before she's ready for marriage-her head, her heart, and her generosity to others. With a focus on praying for her own growth and understanding, this book leads teen and young adult readers through the steps they need to take to create a healthy relationship and lay the foundation for a satisfying future"--
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"This research-based, biblically informed book helps moms reject harmful teachings from the church about sexuality in order to raise strong, independent daughters who know who they are, use their voices, and confidently step into the lives God designed for them"--
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Filled with heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud humor, and powerful inspiration, it will continue to entertain families and movie-lovers of all ages. Four men, one calling: to serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are fearless and confident, but at home, they face a challenge none of them is prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy hits home, they are left wrestling with their hopes, fears, and faith. Protecting the streets is...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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In a world of gender confusion that poses significant risk to girls and women especially, Katie J. McCoy helps Christians understand why our culture struggles with gender so much, why the relationship between biological sex and gender is so crucial, the severe biological risks associated with gender transitioning on the female body, what Scripture and science have to say on the matter, and how Christians might respond in Christlike ways to loved ones...
15) Inside the Koran
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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The Koran is one of the most ideologically influential texts in the world, with over a billion Muslims following its precepts. Yet within this singular religious community there are profound differences in attitudes about peace, violence, punishment, forgiveness, and the status of women. This eye-opening film goes deep into the heart of the Muslim world to explore the history and current state of Islam. It also delves into the personal lives of its...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
Español
Description
In El Salvador in the late Seventies, one man was the voice of the poor, the disenfranchised, and the Disappeared - all struggling under the corrupt Salvadoran government. Appointed Archbishop in early 1977, Monseñor Óscar Romero worked tirelessly and in constant personal peril until the day he was assassinated in March 1980. Romero broke off ties with the military and aligned himself with the poor, delivering messages of hope in weekly sermons...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"The daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham offer a warm and inspiring glimpse into their family life, sharing stories that reveal spiritual wisdom and practical insight for raising the next generation of Jesus Followers"--
Passing on our faith does not happen passively. Lotz and Wright, the daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham, offer practical ideas and biblical teaching for effectively running the race of faith and passing the Baton of...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"The trauma that our world experienced in recent years--as result of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us--has been unprecedented and is not going away anytime soon. It is clear that existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a "Soul Boom" in order to address today's greatest...
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