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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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[2023]
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A witty and wide-ranging exploration of a book that has perplexed and delighted people for centuries: the Talmud. For numerous centuries, the Talmud--an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics, law, and tradition--has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends, bawdy tales, and rabbinical repartee, it is inspiring, demanding, confounding, and thousands of pages long. As Liel Leibovitz enthusiastically explores the...
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[2022]
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Two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God--a place where saints are being made. This book goes beyond the aesthetic or surface-level attributes of a Catholic home, sharing how to foster holiness in all the little moments in Catholic family life.
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[2023]
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Pope Francis address the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today. His prayer are intended to inspire action to radically unify humanity in hope for a peaceful future. In presenting his hopes and dreams for the Church and the world, Pope Francis offers a wake-up call for all of humanity, a practical path toward unity, and a lighthouse of hope in the darkest of eras. -- adapted from publisher info
"The long-awaited, beloved Pope Francis'...
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[2021]
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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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[2023]
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"The best predictor of success in life, in love, and in leadership is your proficiency at please, sorry, and thanks. Those three words are the foundation of all healthy relationships and successful careers. Those three words are the only ceiling on achieving your dreams. Those three words will determine how happy you are"--
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[2020]
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"In this second installment of Theology of Home, Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering turn their attention from the home itself to the art of homemaking. Though there has been a resurgence in the domestic arts and a desire to live a simpler lifestyle, the role of a homemaker is still unpopular. Viewed as an unfulfilling and even oppressive way of life, many women feel a sense of shame or futility in managing the world of their home. Theology of Home: The...
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[2022]
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"Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to be...
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[2021]
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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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[2019]
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"Home. It is an elegant word, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that. Home is where we are nurtured, where we live, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday. But the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today, there is nothing worse than being a "homemaker." If only they knew the supreme value (and reward)...
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"Speaker, pastor, and author of Welcome to Adulting shares a Christ-centered, biblical view on dating, helping you dispel dating and marriage myths, avoid dating pitfalls, and thrive in healthy relationships"--
In a world where dating is increasingly geared toward casual relationships rather than marriage, it's easy to feel discouraged, used, or unworthy of true love and lasting affection. The author seeks to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and...
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Relationships are wonderful . . . until they're not. Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as she helps you stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing you biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who you are. Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst...
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[2023]
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"The rapture is the central event in biblical prophecy. But what does it mean for us today? How can this crucial end times event draw us nearer to God in a world that is seemingly on the brink of chaos? Political turmoil, economic uncertainty, an ideological divide that feels increasingly impassable--the signs of the times point us toward the end, and that can be disconcerting. But the greatest truth about the rapture is not its timing, but its reality--for...
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[2023]
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"For too long, the nation has been weak and divided. For too long, the ancient promises have not come to pass. The people need a king-a king to make them strong and lead them to victory. Everyone knows that. But who? Who can rule this people? A man will be chosen. His son will make a devastating discovery. And an unsuspecting shepherd-boy will find himself thrust into the middle of the struggle for the crown. Through plots and betrayals, songs and...
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