en-US Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:57:23 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 220113512 Discover new, vibrant ways to experience God¨s presence through Bible study.

Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers a unique pathway to deeper spiritual engagement, using Dallas Willard's revolutionary approach to reading the Bible. More than a study tool, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus invites you to transform your encounters with Scripture from mere information gathering to profound spiritual experiences. Using primary source material and insights from Willard, Dave Ripper takes you on an immersive exploration of Scripture that mirrors the intellect of a philosopher, and the heart of a mystic.

You'll find experiential exercises designed to prompt reflection and foster enriching group conversations, helping you not just to read, but to truly know the God of the Bible. Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and spiritual seekers shaped by voices like Eugene Peterson and Richard Foster, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus offers a call to experience God¨s presence in new and vibrant ways.

Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and connection with Scripture as a disciple of Jesus. It offers practical tools, insights, and exercises that can be applied both individually and in group settings. By incorporating the teachings of Dallas Willard, Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus provides a unique perspective on reading the Bible that goes beyond simple information gathering.]]> 208 David Scott Ripper 151401310X Sean 0 currently-reading 4.00
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In Isaiah 60 the prophet envisions the future transformation of the city of Jerusalem, a portrayal of the Holy City that bears important similarities to John's vision of the future in Revelation 21 and 22. Mouw examines these and other key passages of the Bible, showing how they provide a proper pattern for cultural involvement in the present.

Mouw identifies and discusses four main features of the Holy City: (1) "the wealth of the nations" is gathered into the city; (2) the "kings of the earth" march into the city; (3) people from many nations are drawn to the city; and (4) light pervades the city. In drawing out the implications of these striking features, Mouw treats a number of relevant cultural issues, including Christian attitudes toward the processes and products of commerce, technology, and art; the nature of political authority; race relations; and the scope of the redemptive ministry of Jesus Christ.

The volume culminates in an invaluable discussion of how Christians should live in the modern world. Mouw argues that believers must go beyond a narrow understanding of the individual "pilgrim's progress" to a view of the Christian pilgrimage wherein believers work together toward solving the difficult political, social, and economic problems of our day.
?]]> 143 Richard J. Mouw 0802839967 Sean 0 to-read 4.05 1982
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]]> 48978562 192 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974711145 Sean 4 4.52 2019
author: Koyoharu Gotouge
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average rating: 4.52
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rating: 4
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We are entranced by stories that take us to a world where heroes fight evil and sacrifice themselves for a greater good because we long for our world to be free from pain, suffering, and struggle. That¨s the real hope and promise of Jesus�Dwhen He returns to set things right.

In Hollywood Heroes , you¨ll see

Hollywood Heroes begins with the true story of a US Navy SEAL who faced evil and sacrificed himself to save his teammates. Authors Frank and Zach Turek then use Spider-Man¨s origin story to address the ＾Why would a good God allow evil?￣ You¨ll then read how seven movie franchises�DCaptain America, Iron Man, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, and Wonder Woman�Dportray the battle against evil, providing a set of modern-day parables that reveal truths about God and His mission for us.]]> 256 Frank Turek 1641583517 Sean 5 currently-reading
I¨ve read some other superhero stories by Christians and often times it¨s a very shallow quick reference to a movie and then most of the chapters spent telling a similar story from the Bible. There¨s nothing wrong with that, but being a Christian that reads his Bible pretty often I am looking not for this book to teach me about the Bible but to draw reflections between fiction and the biblical story which this book did excellently.

I do think that Frank¨s family and son helped him a lot because there are so many nerdy references and quotes not just from old superhero movies but from very current ones like endgame, wonderwoman 1984, etc

I would for sure recommend this to anyone that lives a good superhero movie and also likes deep conversations because this is not shallow at all]]> 4.52
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This book was awesome, I was nerding out the whole time´ man there were some really cool stories and chapters here. One of the things I really appreciated is that he gave specific stories and quotes from the movies that weren¨t just opening lines but stayed consistent throughout.

I¨ve read some other superhero stories by Christians and often times it¨s a very shallow quick reference to a movie and then most of the chapters spent telling a similar story from the Bible. There¨s nothing wrong with that, but being a Christian that reads his Bible pretty often I am looking not for this book to teach me about the Bible but to draw reflections between fiction and the biblical story which this book did excellently.

I do think that Frank¨s family and son helped him a lot because there are so many nerdy references and quotes not just from old superhero movies but from very current ones like endgame, wonderwoman 1984, etc

I would for sure recommend this to anyone that lives a good superhero movie and also likes deep conversations because this is not shallow at all
]]> 16256798 The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity.]]> 240 Gary Keller 1885167776 Sean 0 dnf 4.11 2012
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]]> 258679 128 Paul Hutchens 080247005X Sean 0 currently-reading 3.94 1940
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average rating: 3.94
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]]> 114821 138 Eugene L. Lowry 0664222641 Sean 5 4.06 1980
author: Eugene L. Lowry
name: Sean
average rating: 4.06
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rating: 5
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????? 'Ahoy! Ahoy! Swallows! Ahoy!'

Have you ever sailed in a boat or built a camp? Have you caught trout and cooked it yourself? The four Swallows, John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake full of such plans and they can't wait to meet up with Nancy and Peggy, the Amazon Pirates. When the Swallow is shipwrecked and the Amazon's fearsome Great-Aunt makes decides to make a visit their summer seems ruined. Then they discover a wonderful hidden valley and things take a turn for the better.]]> 640 Arthur Ransome 0099572826 Sean 0 currently-reading 3.96 1931
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name: Sean
average rating: 3.96
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]]> 200084286 192 Toyotarou 1974747565 Sean 4 4.39 2023
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]]> 15796897 'Swallows and Amazons for ever!'

Rediscover this classic tale of adventure.

The Walker children - also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger - set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. There they camp under open skies, swim in clear water and go fishing for their dinner. But their days are disturbed by the Blackett sisters, the fierce Amazon pirates. The Swallows and Amazons decide to battle it out, and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: Crack the Swallow's code and learn all about the adventurous author in the brilliant extra educational resources included in this edition.]]> 528 Arthur Ransome 0099572796 Sean 0 3.82 1930
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In this newly expanded and updated version of his 2011 book, Work Matters, author and pastor Tom Nelson wrestles with the latest trends and dynamics of work, including remote work, work-life balance, technology, the meaning of Sabbath, and working for the common good.

Nelson explores the grand story of work in the Bible, revealing that all work matters in God¨s economy and that Christians can love and serve their neighbors no matter what they do for their daily vocation. He helps readers discover that their work matters deeply！not just now but for eternity.

Why Your Work Matters contains 70% new material and has been updated throughout. It includes six new chapters and a new introduction]]> 224 Tom Nelson 1587436477 Sean 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 48705055
Most pastors say that the need to identify and develop leaders is critical to the health and growth of their church, yet most churches do not have an intentional plan for doing this. In The Multiplication Effect, Mac Lake reveals his practical, biblical, and proven strategy for addressing this leadership shortage and equipping future leaders to fulfill their kingdom mission.

In this book, Mac Lake will help

Identify potential leaders using unique training modulesEquip and disciple leaders at every level of their leadership journeyEmpower leaders to multiply themselves by developing other leadersInspired by the greatest leadership example of all, Lake writes, ＾Jesus was a master of leadership development who saw something in people and then patiently walked with them to transform their spirit and their skills.￣

Learn how to lead like Jesus and create a culture of multiplying leaders to expand God¨s work in your community and beyond.]]> 215 Mac Lake Sean 5 4.27 2020
author: Mac Lake
name: Sean
average rating: 4.27
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rating: 5
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]]> 120960001 224 Jamaal E. Williams Sean 0 to-read 4.17
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]]> 223241169 182 Jeff Little 1954961197 Sean 0 4.00
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]]> 875343 64 Tony Evans 0802443664 Sean 4 4.12 2000
author: Tony Evans
name: Sean
average rating: 4.12
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rating: 4
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VERY VERY brief overview of fasting, but I do like its simplicity and will be keeping it for reference
]]> 214333691 When you¨ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch¨s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He¨s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who¨s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he¨s been set up to fail. But there¨s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 400 Suzanne Collins 1546171479 Sean 4 4.68 2025
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average rating: 4.68
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]]> 1068203 130 Thomas H. Green 1594710716 Sean 0 to-read 4.18 1976
author: Thomas H. Green
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]]> 216052967 ARE YOU GOING TO COPE, QUIT, OR COME ALIVE IN A BRAND-NEW WAY?

The whirlwind of chaos and confusion barreling toward you has likely caught you completely off guard. Maybe you're navigating a season of transition！a career shift, a major life adjustment, or just an unshakable sense of disorientation. When the things that once brought fulfillment no longer seem to work, when the familiar feels foreign, and when life feels like it's slipped out of your control, you're actually in the perfect position for God to lead you to greater heights.

Am I still enough if I don't succeed? Is this season going to last forever? Am I too old to make a change, start over, or dream again?

Levi Lusko wrestled with these questions, and what he discovered on the other side wasn't despair but surprising delight.

With a rich blend of personal stories, biblical insight, and hard-won wisdom, this book will help you

-find your footing in the disorienting chaos and tap into steady, unshakable joy amidst life's storms;
-step off the treadmill of success-chasing and embrace the true significance that comes from knowing that your worth is fixed and your future is secure;
-challenge the lie that your best days are behind you by getting your bearings, retooling, and reframing for a vibrant future; and
-channel the energy of your spiraling into something meaningful and life-giving, propelling you to a new level.

This could be your new lease on life.]]> 320 Levi Lusko 1400345588 Sean 0 to-read 4.54
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]]> 210137755 Do you really know the Holy Spirit? And what does the answer mean for your faith?

In The Familiar Stranger, Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit and discover a fully alive spirituality.

For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there's good the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Yet, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives.

In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience. Along the way, readers

- dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality;
- learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence;
- discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world;
- reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God; andunderstand how both Word and Spirit work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God.

The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit - and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.]]> 240 Tyler Staton 1400247705 Sean 5 4.70
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I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it. The first half effectively invites readers to connect with the Holy Spirit regardless of their background. The second half, which I found particularly engaging, delves into the concepts of prophecy, healing, and redemptive suffering. It¨s a great work!
]]> 216052818 Declutter Your Heart and Your Home?provides tips, tricks, and tools?to rid yourself of the internal and external clutter weighing you down, as well as relatable stories and soul-nourishing truths from Scripture to fill your heart and home with what truly matters.

Do you long for a richer life? One with meaning, purpose, and simplicity? One that's lighter, freer, and more focused on who and what matters?

As moms who are busy, stressed out, and living in survival mode, we feel desperate for peace--with ourselves, our families, our homes, and God. But we often don't know how to find it.

God wants us to experience abundant life--and it all starts with clearing clutter, first in our hearts, then in our homes. Julia Ubbenga--creator of the popular blog?Rich in What Matters--is a trustworthy guide and companion as she shares the tips, tricks, and inspiring lessons she's learned on her own journey to minimalism. Her book will help

Identify the unhealthy habits and addictions that disorder your lifeRedefine your relationship with money and the stuff it buysFind freedom from hurry, chaos, and consumerismReclaim God's peace in your heart and your home?

This journey toward simplicity will transform your life.]]> 256 Julia Ubbenga 0310368960 Sean 0 to-read 4.18
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]]> 61047665 224 Brant Hansen 1400333598 Sean 0 to-read 4.42 2015
author: Brant Hansen
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]]> 54595883
Many of us have struggled with prayers that seem to go unanswered, and Pete Greig has been down that difficult road of doubt. This book is both intensely personal and deeply theological！a book born out of his wife Sammy's fight for her life after a horrifying diagnosis.

The acclaimed author of Red Moon Rising wrestles with the hard side of prayer, how to respond when there seem to be no answers, and how to cope with those who seek to interpret our experience for us.

For those struggling with prayer, God on Mute brings a message of hope and comfort, but also a better understanding of how we communicate with our Creator. Using the timeline of Holy Week (from Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday) as a template, Greig explores four main questions about prayer from all

How am I going to get through this?Why aren't my prayers being answered?Where is God when he seems silent?When every prayer is answered...what does that mean?Silence in response to our most heart-felt prayers is the hardest thing for a person of faith to wrestle with. The world collapses. Then all goes quiet. Words can't explain what we're going through. People avoid you and don't know what to say. So you turn to Him and you pray. You need Him more than ever before. But somehow even God Himself seems on mute. And this sinks into us with a sense of futility...

But even in this crushing silence, there is a way forward. Here is a story of faith, hope, and love beyond all understanding.

Includes guide for group discussion.]]> 347 Pete Greig 0310114640 Sean 0 to-read 4.72 2007
author: Pete Greig
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average rating: 4.72
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]]> 209942711 1856 Zondervan 0310464501 Sean 5 4.78
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]]> 216052990
The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. And it's not just the Church that's lost; we are too. As culture wars rage and competing voices argue, many Christians are left asking a basic question, What's a Christian, anyway?

But there's hope. The church has been here before, and our spiritual ancestors crafted a powerful resource to help us find our way: the Nicene Creed. Readers who take this journey with Packiam will

discover how the Creed--born in an ancient time of controversy, confusion, and disunity much like today--is not just a statement of beliefs, but a rope to lead us home;
experience an invitation into the mystery and wonder of God through these ancient words; and
rediscover a path to becoming faithful witnesses to the way of Jesus as we learn to live into the Creed's beautiful story, stunning hope, and powerful vision of what a Christian is.


The world yearns for Christ's joy, peace, and hope, but the gospel is only believable if Christians live like it's true. Join this adventure into the heart of authentic Christianity, and rediscover for yourself the fresh, timeless power of our Creed, returning to the living heart of what it means to be a Christian.]]> 240 Glenn Packiam 1400248302 Sean 0 to-read 4.32
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]]> 217999655 Experience the riveting true stories of five men and women who changed the world by following Christ in their careers！and discover practical applications for how you can, too.

Do you ever wonder what it means to truly glorify God in your work if you¨re not a pastor, missionary, or religious professional?

Rather than offering theological exposition to answer that question, Jordan Raynor and Kaleigh Cox use vivid, fast-paced storytelling to present the captivating lives of five ＾mere Christians￣ who will show you what it looks like to follow Christ wherever you live and

Fred Rogers, the TV host from Mister Rogers¨ Neighborhood, demonstrates how your selfless service of others can reveal glimpses of heaven on earth.

Fannie Lou Hamer, the courageous civil rights activist, models how to pursue justice without hating the unjust.

Ole Kirk Christiansen, the founder of LEGO, shows how to persevere through life¨s most difficult trials and find God¨s purpose in play.

Hannah More, the audacious poet largely credited for abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire, exemplifies how to change the world through culture and not just politics.

C.S. Lewis, the literature professor and bestselling author of The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity, invites you to embrace your unique opportunities to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples.

Unlike typical biographies that get bogged down in boring detail, each story in this collection is mercifully short, extremely entertaining, and profoundly helpful！providing clear takeaways for modern-day mere Christians looking to glorify God in their own everyday work.
?]]> 224 Jordan Raynor 0736991700 Sean 0 to-read 5.00
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]]> 44642849 166 Ruth Haley Barton 0830835458 Sean 5 ptw 4.32 2004
author: Ruth Haley Barton
name: Sean
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2004
rating: 5
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4.5 stars, simple yet very deep into what silence, solitude, and quiet is as a spiritual discipline.
]]> 53747033 Mere Christianity but for today¨s generation！a rigorous and mind-expanding explanation of the essence of Christianity and why people believe！is available in paperback for the first time.

For two thousand years, Christianity has claimed to answer the mystery of human existence. Renowned biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright！the award-winning author Newsweek hails as ＾the world¨s leading New Testament scholar￣！argues that the Christian faith still holds the answers today.?


Like C. S. Lewis did in his classic Mere Christianity, Wright makes the case for Christian faith for modern readers, whether you are a believer, an agnostic, schooled in a different spiritual tradition, or are a skeptical atheist suspicious of organized religion. Using clear, simple language to convey a profound message, he walks you through the Christian faith step-by-step and question by question, and reveals how basic inquiries such as Why is justice fair? Why are so many people pursuing spirituality? Why do we crave relationship? And why is beauty so beautiful? take us into the mystery of God and his plan for us and leave believers with a reason for renewed faith.?

Provocative and insightful, with a discussion guide for individuals and groups, Simply Christian offers answers to expand and guide all of our lives.]]> 240 N.T. Wright 0060872705 Sean 0 to-read 3.90 2006
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average rating: 3.90
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]]> 165068 352 Sally Lloyd-Jones 0310708257 Sean 0 4.68 2007
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name: Sean
average rating: 4.68
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]]> 28195529 128 Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. 1433546876 Sean 0 to-read 4.37 2016
author: Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.
name: Sean
average rating: 4.37
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rating: 0
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]]> 20263158 189 Richard Plass 0830835873 Sean 5 ptw 4.19 2014
author: Richard Plass
name: Sean
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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]]> 210137349

God Has a Name is shaped around one incredibly important paragraph in Exodus. In the well-known story of Moses interacting with God on Mount Sinai, Moses asks to see God¨s glory. But what God does �C and says �C is surprising and relevant for anyone who wants to understand God today.??


Comer¨s fresh voice, creative and contemporary examples, powerful language, and deep respect for the scriptures open up the Bible and the story of God to reveal not only his character but how he interacts with us. And in the end, we will know how to ＾carry that name￣ ourselves and represent God in how we live.


For everyone who is trying to understand this God the Bible talks about, the church teaches about, and preachers preach about, this is the place to begin. Ground zero - where God himself tells us who he really is.]]> 288 John Mark Comer 1400249589 Sean 0 4.58 2017
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]]> 60198883 Half of Christian high school students walk away from their faith after graduation. But parental involvement is the most influential predictor of a child's spirituality throughout their lives. How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith?

Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents can have an active discipleship role in forming their children's faith, with age-appropriate insights and strategies for different developmental stages. She shows how we can identify God moments, facilitate spiritual encounters, clarify emerging beliefs, and encourage new faith habits in our children.

Filled with exercises and activities for families to do together, this handbook is an essential resource for discipling children with confidence and creativity.]]> 240 Sarah Cowan Johnson 1514003805 Sean 0 to-read 4.47
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]]> 5962102 340 Robert Kegan 1422117367 Sean 0 to-read 3.97 2009
author: Robert Kegan
name: Sean
average rating: 3.97
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]]> 22024295 162 Lee Domingue Sean 0 to-read 4.00 2012
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average rating: 4.00
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]]> 177614053 208 Akira Toriyama 1974744590 Sean 3 4.46 2023
author: Akira Toriyama
name: Sean
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2023
rating: 3
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3.5-5 I like that we learn about Goku¨s dad, but most the volume is generic DBZ stuff reskinned again. It¨s fun but like candy is meh after eating a bunch.
]]> 24109
Understanding the Bible isn¨t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It¨s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life.

More than half a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This third edition features substantial revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:
?Updated language
?A new authors¨ preface
?Several chapters rewritten for better readability
?Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources

Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used all around the world. In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible！their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today！so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God¨s Word.]]> 287 Gordon D. Fee Sean 0 to-read 4.10 1981
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]]> 10138672 Read the Bible for a Change, Ray Lubeck helps readers correctly understand and relate the Bible to their lives. If you are serious about your relationship with God and committed to responding faithfully to His Word, this book is for you.

Ray has devoted his life to helping people discover for themselves God's truth and see how it relates to their everyday, practical living. He will show you how to:
�C Read each passage in its larger biblical context
�C Understand the effects of its literary style
�C Recognize the meaning of a text
�C Hear God speak through the Bible's human authors
�C Identify the life-changing truths that apply to life today
�C Bring pleasure to God by obeying His Word

As a college-level teacher, Ray realizes what it takes to hold the interest of students of the Bible. He uses illustrations, charts, stories, and everyday examples to make learning both fun and significant. Read the Bible for a Change will help you avoid the pitfalls and discover the truths that transform you life.]]> 265 Ray Lubeck 1608991539 Sean 0 to-read 4.33 2005
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]]> 18939404 162 Robert E. Coleman 1441200045 Sean 5 4.33 1962
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]]> 6922873 200 Eugene H. Peterson 0802864902 Sean 5 ptw 4.17 2006
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name: Sean
average rating: 4.17
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]]> 50891156 192 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974717607 Sean 4 4.66 2019
author: Koyoharu Gotouge
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]]> 20628499 DEVELOPING LEADERS, but few pastors have a real strategy to turn willing workers into DYNAMIC MULTIPLIERS. Scott Wilson is one of those few.



God gave Wilson a vision and a plan for his staff team and volunteers. It wasn't a quick fix. The strategy took three years, and it had plenty of bumps in the road. At the end, though, the leaders of his church were more INSPIRED, CHALLENGED and EQUIPPED than ever before. Their lives, their church and their community will never be the same.]]> 240 Scott Wilson 1624230768 Sean 0 to-read 4.08 2013
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]]> 3228917 Learn what sets high achievers apart ！ from Bill Gates to the Beatles ！ in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).

In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"！the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?

His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.

Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.]]> 309 Malcolm Gladwell 0316017922 Sean 0 to-read 4.19 2008
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]]> 26876902 289 Lewis Carroll 1435160738 Sean 0 4.00 1871
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Bedtime reading with kids, makes no sense but that¨s why they love it.
]]> 180357146 From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a family seeking the answers to a strange secret

Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water is set in Kerala, on India¨s Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning！and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century, a twelve-year-old girl from Kerala's Christian community, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this unforgettable new beginning, the young girl！and future matriarch, Big Ammachi！will witness unthinkable changes over the span of her extraordinary life, full of joy and triumph as well as hardship and loss, her faith and love the only constants.

A shimmering evocation of a bygone India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humor, deep emotion, and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.]]> 715 Abraham Verghese 0802162177 Sean 5 4.34 2023
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This multigenerational story weaves together the power of a Christian heritage with the pain of generational sin, all while offering a beautiful example of redemptive healing. It spans over 70 years in India, and yes, I listened to Oprah interview Abraham because I was so moved! It did not disappoint.
]]> 52228762
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.

Despite some comic misunderstandings that almost blow their cover, Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu smoke out Daki, a demon that has been devouring the residents of the entertainment district for years. The Hashira Tengen Uzui and his ninja companions engage Daki, but if they cannot handle her, will Tanjiro and his friends be able to take on one of Kibutsuji¨s Upper-Ranked demons by themselves?]]> 200 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974704556 Sean 4 4.57 2018
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]]> 55711518
In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But Muzan, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers, unleashes his most terrible powers. If he can¨t defeat the Demon Slayers, he may be able to cause them to destroy themselves from within. All fates and destinies will be decided as the sun begins to rise´]]> 232 Koyoharu Gotouge 1974723631 Sean 5 4.71 2020
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]]> 213034913 The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age.

The business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed the way the world works and lives; the billionaire many times over who turned his attention to philanthropic pursuits to address climate change, global health, and U.S. education.

Source Code is not about Microsoft or the Gates Foundation or the future of technology. It¨s the human, personal story of how Bill Gates became who he is today: his childhood, his early passions and pursuits. It¨s the story of his principled grandmother and ambitious parents, his first deep friendships and the sudden death of his best friend; of his struggles to fit in and his discovery of a world of coding and computers in the dawn of a new era; of embarking in his early teens on a path that took him from midnight escapades at a nearby computer center to his college dorm room, where he sparked a revolution that would change the world.

Bill Gates tells this, his own story, for the first time: wise, warm, revealing, it¨s a fascinating portrait of an American life.]]> 336 Bill Gates 059380158X Sean 0 to-read 4.08 2025
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]]> 39805847 The reader is carried back, in the present volume, to a period two centuries previous to the discovery of the route to India by Vasco da Gama, and to the conquest of Peru by Pizarro. A young Venetian of the thirteenth century, brought up amid luxury and wealth, of a bold spirit and a curious mind, went forth from his home in the beautiful Queen City of the Adriatic, and for many years lived among a far-off Asiatic people, and at a court of barbaric and yet splendid pomp.

He made many far and dangerous journeyings in the wild distant lands and among the fierce tribes of Cathay, Thibet, India, and Abyssinia. His life was passed amid an almost incessant succession ot exciting events, of strange adventures, and of hair-breadth escapes. He rose to high distinction and power at the Tartar court of the mighty Kublai Khan, one of the most famous conquerors and potentates who ever, in either ancient or modern times, have led legions to devastating wars, or have ruled teeming millions with despotic sway.

Nor did his career of valor and stirring action end with his return, middle-aged and laden with riches, to his native Venice. He engaged in the bitter warfare between the two rival republics of the sea, Venice and Genoa; became a prisoner of the latter state; and while in prison, dictated the wondrous narrative of his adventures which still survives, a precious legacy left by this great traveller to later generations.

I have attempted to transform the somewhat dry and monotonous translation of this narrative into an entertaining story, that may engage the attention and the interest of my young readers; for which it certainly presents ample opportunities. If the task is properly done, no one can fail to follow Marco Polo from his Venetian home, across the entire continent of Asia to the court of Kublai Khan, and in his various adventures and journeys while in the far-off Orient, without eager curiosity and ever-deepening interest. The central figure of the story is heroic, for Marco Polo was in all things manly, brave, persevering, intelligent, and chivalrous; and the scenes and incidents in which he was the leading actor were in the highest degree thrilling and dramatic.

This pre-1923 publication has been converted from its original format for the Kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the conversion.
]]> 216 George M. Towle 1925729222 Sean 0 currently-reading 3.93 1880
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]]> 214475619 Sometimes Work Hurts

We might be discouraged, disillusioned, or devastated by our work. We might experience trauma or harassment on the job, or we may have experienced work loss by getting fired. If you've been beat up, burnt out, or brokenhearted by work, you're not alone.

The Bible tells us that work will be difficult！filled with thorns and thistles！but no one prepares us for the pain we experience on the job. In When Work Hurts Meryl Herr

Explores the emotional, relational, and vocational pain that work causes and helps us rebound and build resilience so we can fully participate with God in his mission,Walks through the biblical story of the Israelites' journey of exile, return, and rebuilding as a framework for spiritual and practical resources for navigating work loss, andShows that we can take comfort in the fact that God is at work in the midst of our work to bring healing and hope."This book is a timely, uplifting resource that speaks to both the heart and mind. With a deep understanding of Scripture and descriptions about her journey, Herr expertly helps readers who want to integrate faith into their professional lives and navigate workplace challenges to reclaim a sense of purpose and hope." �C?Library Journal Review, February 2025]]> 196 Meryl Herr 1514010259 Sean 0 to-read 4.50
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]]> 55439834 Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith?

For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.

How (Not) to Read the Bible tackles big questions


Does the Bible degrade women?
Is the Bible anti-science?
How could a loving God command such violence in the Old Testament?
Does the Bible endorse slavery?
Bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to tackle many of the real questions that people wrestle with when reading the Bible and how to make sense of many of the more difficult and disturbing Bible passages.

Filled with fun stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for anyone--Christians and doubters alike--who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.

Yes, there are puzzling and disturbing Bible passages. . . But there are explanations!]]> 310 Dan Kimball 0310113768 Sean 0 4.34 2020
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]]> 7635944 Lawn, all Jud? s money disappears! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose track down the cash and rescue Jud from this prehistoric pickle?A Stepping Stone book?]]> 84 Ron Roy 075691471X Sean 0 3.50 2002
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]]> 180352476 224 Ryan Leak 0785240993 Sean 0 to-read 4.50
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]]> 223465154 149 Steve Robinson 1642190373 Sean 0 to-read 4.00
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]]> 206471101
For every true act of leadership, there is an equal and monstrous act of sabotage.

Our leaders have been entirely routed by the agitated and the anxious. These emotional tyrannies manifest themselves in local libraries, HR cubicles, elder meetings, and at your Thanksgiving dinners.

In this book Professor Joe Rigney seeks to recover the nerve of old that steadied leaders to make tough calls. The nerve that braces them when sabotage comes--because it will. The nerve that has more fun than its enemies.

Cheer up, there's no way out but through.]]> 120 Joe Rigney 1591280400 Sean 0 to-read 4.44
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]]> 53479915 A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being！from the bestselling author of The Artisan Soul, The Last Arrow, and The Way of the Warrior.＾IF ALL GENIUS IS TOUCHED BY MADNESS, THEN IT IS ALSO TOUCHED BY THE DIVINE.￣ In every realm of our existence！art, science, technology, mathematics！we are captivated by stories of genius. Geniuses violate the status quo, destabilize conventional ways of thinking, and ultimately disrupt history by making us see the world differently. Genius is that rare expression of human capacity that seems to touch the divine.Jesus of Nazareth is undeniably one of the most influential figures ever to have walked the face of the earth. Yet his life as a work of genius has yet to be excavated and explored. In The Genius of Jesus, Erwin Raphael McManus examines the person of Jesus not simply through the lens of his divinity, but as a man who radically changed the possibility of what it means to be human.Drawing on the phenomenon of genius and the phenomenon of Jesus, McManus leads us to see this momentous figure in a new and life-altering way. Genius always leaves clues, and The Genius of Jesus follows those clues so that you can discover your own personal genius.McManus dives into the nuances of Jesus¨s words and actions, showing how they can not only inspire us but revolutionize how we think about power, empathy, meaning, beauty, and truth. This work is for anyone who seeks to transform their life from the mundane to the transcendent！for anyone who longs to awaken?the genius within.The Genius of Jesus is a thought-provoking exploration of the most controversial and influential figure who ever lived, and a guide for you to discover how his genius can live in you.]]> 208 Erwin Raphael McManus 0593137388 Sean 2 4.28
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This is an example where there are a few good points, but it is mostly filled with fluff.
]]> 204270512 Ministering to Christian Nationalists

Pastor Caleb Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he's suffered the relational fallout of standing against it, both in his community and his church. While it's possible to be both a Christian and hold Christian nationalist ideas, Christian nationalism itself is an un-Christian worldview, rooted in ideas about power, race, and property that are irreconcilable with Christian faith. Campbell has come to see himself as a missionary to Christian nationalists, reaching out to them with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.

In Disarming Leviathan, Campbell equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors. He introduces the basics of Christian nationalism and explores the reasons so many people are attracted to it. He also addresses a variety of American Christian nationalist talking points and offers questions and responses that humbly subvert these claims and cultivate deeper, heart-level conversations.

Christian nationalism is an established feature of the American landscape. Disarming Leviathan can help prepare us to confront it with compassion and hospitality, and with the truth of the good news of Jesus.]]> 198 Caleb E. Campbell 1514008513 Sean 0 to-read 4.22
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]]> 18951090 When is the last time you thought about the state of your soul?

The health of your soul isn¨t just a matter of saved or unsaved. It¨s the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It¨s the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith.

In an age of materialism and consumerism that tries to buy its way to happiness, many souls are starved and unhealthy, unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. We¨ve neglected this eternal part of ourselves, focusing instead on the temporal concerns of the world！and not without consequence.

Bestselling author John Ortberg presents another classic that will help you discover your soul！the most important connection to God there is！and find your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true divine depth. With characteristic insight and an accessible story-filled approach, Ortberg brings practicality and relevance to one of Christianity¨s most mysterious and neglected topics.]]> 208 John Ortberg 0310275962 Sean 0 to-read 4.24 2014
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]]> 7823407 215 Atul Gawande 0312430000 Sean 0 to-read 4.14 2009
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]]> 6012533



A Wall Street Journal bestseller, How Successful People Think is the perfect, compact read for today's fast-paced world. America's leadership expert John C. Maxwell will teach you how to be more creative and when to question popular thinking. You'll learn how to capture the big picture while focusing your thinking. You'll find out how to tap into your creative potential, develop shared ideas, and derive lessons from the past to better understand the future. With these eleven keys to more effective thinking, you'll clearly see the path to personal success.

The 11 keys to successful thinking include:]]> 127 John C. Maxwell 1599951681 Sean 0 to-read 3.87
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]]> 22153010 81 Henri J.M. Nouwen Sean 0 to-read 4.44 1989
author: Henri J.M. Nouwen
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]]> 420180
The enchanted valley of Moonacre is shadowed by a tragedy that happened years ago, and the memory of the Moon Princess and the mysterious little white horse. Determined to restore peace and happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley, Maria finds herself involved with an ancient feud, and she discovers it is her destiny to end it and right the wrongs of her ancestors. Maria usually gets her own way. But what can one solitary girl do?

A new-fashioned fantasy story that is as wonderful as the best classic fairy tales.

(The 1994 mini-series "Moonacre" and 2008 movie "The Secret of Moonacre" and the are both based on this book.)]]> 238 Elizabeth Goudge 0142300276 Sean 0 4.11 1946
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Read with my daughter, not my favorite book but a great one for her.
]]> 56386679 But now he has heard what we hoped and prayed,
God is coming to earth ... to stay!

The kit comes with 27 blocks, a 25-day guide, and a storage and gift box to keep year after year for safekeeping. Anticipate Christmas this year with these beautiful blocks at the center of your home.]]> 110 Chris Pappalardo 057873818X Sean 0 4.50
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]]> 55145261 A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of non-fiction from #1 internationally bestselling author John Green

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar - on a five-star scale.

Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy', with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved essays along with six all-new pieces exclusive to the book.]]> 304 John Green 0525555218 Sean 2
Overall it was an ok book. If you like the author you will like the book, if not it¨s just well´ ok

2.5 stars]]> 4.37 2021
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Parts were great and very interesting, most was blah, and small parts were depressing.

Overall it was an ok book. If you like the author you will like the book, if not it¨s just well´ ok

2.5 stars
]]> 57730258 A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world¨s greatest storytellers.

One boy and his toy are about to change everything...

Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens ！ DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack¨s newest toy ！ the Christmas Pig (DP¨s replacement) ！ has a daring plan: Together they¨ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known...]]> 288 J.K. Rowling 1338790234 Sean 5 4.12 2021
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]]> 60693397 416 Levi Lusko 0785291377 Sean 0 4.48
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]]> 33257757 They call him father, liberator, warlord, Reaper. But he feels a boy as he falls toward the pale blue planet, his armor red, his army vast, his heart heavy. It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-second of his life.

A decade ago, Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society. But the Rising has shattered everything: Instead of peace and freedom, it has brought endless war. Now he must risk everything he has fought for on one last desperate mission. Darrow still believes he can save everyone, but can he save himself?

And throughout the worlds, other destinies entwine with Darrow¨s to change his fate forever:

A young Red girl flees tragedy in her refugee camp and achieves for herself a new life she could never have imagined.

An ex-soldier broken by grief is forced to steal the most valuable thing in the galaxy！or pay with his life.

And Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile to the sovereign, wanders the stars with his mentor, Cassius, haunted by the loss of the world that Darrow transformed, and dreaming of what will rise from its ashes.

Red Rising was the story of the end of one universe, and Iron Gold is the story of the creation of a new one. Witness the beginning of a stunning new saga of tragedy and triumph from masterly New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown.]]> 602 Pierce Brown 042528591X Sean 0 dnf 4.19 2018
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]]> 201166896 "The depth of research, generosity of spirit, and brilliance of biblical imagination make this remarkable book one of my favorite reads of a lifetime. I confess I need to see Jesus more alive and present. Blaine brings the presence of Jesus through the stories of the Hebrew Bible with such a vivid, lush, and compelling craft that as each chapter ended, I couldn¨t stop."！Dan B. Allender, Ph.D. Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

The Bible is a piercing drama, a tale of prophets and wandering spirits, heroic mothers and flashing swords, cosmic mountains and dry, shadowy Sheol. It is a true story that defines the nature and purpose of reality, and its claims are astonishing.

But few modern readers experience the Bible that way.

In this groundbreaking book, celebrated storyteller Blaine Eldredge draws upon years of research to illuminate the story of the Bible through the lives of six kingly characters. From Adam to Jesus, Eldredge combines thrilling retellings of famous stories with cutting-edge scholarship and robust theology to explore topics such as the Bible¨s picture of evil, its sophisticated supernatural worldview, and its complex picture of the human condition.

The result is a stunning portrait of Jesus of Nazareth, the king and God and sacrifice who conquered death and overthrew the spiritual powers of this world and whose offer remains open to Follow me, come home to reality, and heal your humanity.]]> 256 Blaine Eldredge Sean 0 to-read 4.68
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]]> 455454 220 Jan Johnson 1576830500 Sean 0 to-read 4.38 1998
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]]> 9510022
But prayer is not merely something we do; prayer is what God does in us. Prayer is not just communication with God; it is communion with God. As we open ourselves to him, God does the spiritual work of transformation in us.

Spiritual director David Benner invites us to discover openness to God as the essence of prayer, spirituality and the Christian life. Prayer is far more than saying words to God; all of life can be prayer when offered to God in faith and with openness. Using the four movements of lectio divina, Benner explores prayer as attending, pondering, responding and being. Along the way he opens us to a world of possibilities for communion with praying with our senses, with imagination, with music and creativity, in contemplation, in service and much more.

Learn how prayer can be a way of living your life. Move beyond words to become not merely someone who prays, but someone whose entire life is prayer in union with God.]]> 182 David G. Benner 0830867996 Sean 0 to-read 4.39 2010
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Parakeets make delightful pets. We cage them or clip their wings to keep them where we want them. Scot McKnight contends that many, conservatives and liberals alike, attempt the same thing with the Bible. We all try to tame it. McKnight¨s The Blue Parakeet has emerged at the perfect time to cool the flames of a world on fire with contention and controversy. It calls Christians to a way to read the Bible that leads beyond old debates and denominational battles. It calls Christians to stop taming the Bible and to let it speak anew for a new generation.

In his books The Jesus Creed and Embracing Grace, Scot McKnight established himself as one of America¨s finest Christian thinkers, an author to be reckoned with. In The Blue Parakeet, McKnight again touches the hearts and minds of today¨s Christians, this time challenging them to rethink how to read the Bible, not just to puzzle it together into some systematic theology but to see it as a Story that we¨re summoned to enter and to carry forward in our day. In his own inimitable style, McKnight sets traditional and liberal Christianity on its ear, leaving readers equipped, encouraged, and emboldened to be the people of faith they long to be.]]> 240 Scot McKnight 0310284880 Sean 0 to-read 4.03 2008
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]]> 185905852 Men face frequent challenges to show courage！to take a stand, to step into danger, and to do the right thing.

The biggest challenge men face, though, is seeing our weaknesses and recognizing God¨s truth over the lies our culture is telling us.

The Courage For Life Study Bible for Men is a strong and rigorous study Bible！featuring a Bible study on every page！for men seeking to demonstrate godly courage and to discover the God who transcends all limitations and transforms anyone who follows him.

This Bible will help men break old patterns and experience transformation as they study and understand God¨s Word and invite God¨s work in their lives.

This Bible is unlike any other on the market. Features of this men¨s Bible Bible study on every pageReflection questionsEncouraging profiles of courageous menA topical indexA unique discipleship path through the Bible, based on the seven COURAGE steps from the Courage For Life ministryThe clear and accurate, easy-to-read New Living TranslationThis is the perfect Bible for any man who is serious about growth and transformation in Christ and great for anyone looking for an innovative New Living Translation Bible for men.]]> 7520 Tyndale House Publishers 1496475593 Sean 5 5.00 1611
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My Bible of 2024, fantastic devotionals for men!
]]> 199798785
On January 28, 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of a crew including New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like 9/11 or JFK¨s assassination, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in 20th-century history！yet the details of what took place that day, and why, have largely been forgotten. Until now.

Based on extensive archival records and meticulous, original reporting, Challenger follows a handful of central protagonists！including each of the seven members of the doomed crew！through the years leading up to the accident, a detailed account of the tragedy itself, and into the investigation that followed. It¨s a tale of optimism and promise undermined by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubris and heroism; and of an investigation driven by leakers and whistleblowers determined to bring the truth to light. Throughout, there are the ominous warning signs of a tragedy to come, recognized but then ignored, and ultimately kept from the public.

Higginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program, the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster as well as the designers, engineers, and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space.]]> 563 Adam Higginbotham 198217661X Sean 0 to-read 4.52 2024
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]]> 524100
? Personal study between meetings
? 8 lessons]]> 112 Richard Peace 1576831086 Sean 0 to-read 3.86 1995
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]]> 1460675 144 Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1561011843 Sean 0 to-read 4.18 1985
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]]> 49098535 324 Richard Carter 1786222140 Sean 0 to-read 4.38
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]]> 58429141 How To Hear God 288 Pete Greig 0310114608 Sean 0 to-read 4.57 2022
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]]> 200336950
Perhaps you What's a soul and what's it good for? How could you locate it in everyday experience? Just how smart is Jesus? What did he say that changed his students so drastically? What are the essential ingredients of lasting personal change? What's it like to co-work with God, and how can you recognize when it's happening? What's so different, and so good, about the God whom Jesus calls Father? You will find lucid answers to all these questions and many more inside. You're invited. Come explore Jesus' philosophy of personal transformation.]]> 312 Daniel Austin Napier 1666768375 Sean 0 to-read 4.67
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]]> 161625454 ?
＾Is there another way? Can you live life with its conflicts, uncertainties, and disappointments and somehow feel good about yourself? You can. But it requires a completely new orientation. . .￣
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There are issues, and there are issues ！love, loss, success, failure, hope, regret, life, death. How can we even begin to think clearly about dilemmas so universally confounding? Phil Stutz has spent his life pondering the big challenges that we all face, and this profound book puts the conclusions he¨s reached at your fingertips.
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Stutz has been writing these remarkably insightful short essays since the late 1990s, which are collected here for the first time, along with new insights specific to the unique challenges of today. Each one will change the way you think, but taken all together, this book becomes something far more than the sum of its a compendium of human experience and knowledge that will reframe your worldview. There are hard truths here！the acknowledgment that life is full of pain and not a single one of us is special enough to escape it！but we need to understand and accept them in order to realize our full potential.
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While The Tools explains the general concepts and five specific practices that Stutz employs in treatment, Lessons for Living addresses real-world circumstances, such as the needs of children, rising above envy, defeating your bad habits, the positive side of anger, and facing insecurities, offering a new way to think about life itself.]]> 208 Phil Stutz 0593731085 Sean 0 to-read 4.17
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]]> 21417959 152 Jacques Philippe Sean 0 to-read 4.65 2013
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]]> 209351095 192 Kathleen Norris 1587436337 Sean 0 to-read 4.22
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]]> 214385565 Seasoned Executives Share Their Leadership Errors



One indication of a good leader is the willingness not only to admit mistakes but also to share those errors with others so that the cycle is not repeated. To do this takes humility and courage.



In Mike McHargue¨s That¨s on Me, nearly forty seasoned C-suite veterans, who have made all kinds of mistakes in their roles as leaders, share with you their insights on keeping teams focused, connecting with staff, running effective meetings, managing performance, and developing people. Their collective wisdom on the universal challenges of leadership can be applied to any leadership role and at any level.]]> 184 Mike McHargue Sean 0 to-read 4.29
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]]> 57460 "You have been given questions to which you cannot be given answers. You will have to live them out�Dperhaps a little at a time."
"And how long is that going to take?"
"I don't know. As long as you live, perhaps."
"That could be a long time."
"I will tell you a further mystery," he said. "It may take longer." Wendell Berry¨s clear-sighted depiction of humanity¨s gifts�Dlove and loss, joy and despair�Dis seen though his intimate knowledge of the Port William Membership.]]> 363 Wendell Berry 1582431604 Sean 0 to-read 4.39 2000
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]]> 55782918
The Intentional Father is the antidote. This concise book is filled with practical steps to help men raise sons of consequence--young men who know what they believe, know who they are, and will stand up against the negative cultural trends of our day. Jon Tyson lays out a clear path for fathers and sons that includes specific activities, rites of passage, and significant "marking moments" that can be customized to fit any family.

It's not enough to hope our sons will become good men . We need them to be good at being men . This book shows how fathers, grandfathers, and other male mentors can lead the way.]]> 256 Jon Tyson 0801018684 Sean 5 4.34 2021
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]]> 54232807 208 Jason M. Baxter 1540961222 Sean 0 to-read 4.03
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]]> 29430728
A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk , the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed ＾The Parenting Bible.￣

For nearly forty years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele¨s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, tailor How to Talk ¨s powerful communication skills to parents of children ages two to seven.

Faber and King, each a parenting expert in her own right, share their wisdom accumulated over years of conducting How To Talk workshops with parents, teachers, and pediatricians. With a lively combination of storytelling, cartoons, and observations from their workshops, they provide concrete tools and tips that will transform your relationship with the children in your life.

What do you do with a little kid who´won¨t brush her teeth´screams in his car seat´pinches the baby...refuses to eat vegetables´throws books in the library...runs rampant in the supermarket? Organized by common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential manual of communication strategies, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders.

This user-friendly guide will empower parents and caregivers of young children to forge rewarding, joyful relationships with terrible two-year-olds, truculent three-year-olds, ferocious four-year-olds, foolhardy five-year-olds, self-centered six-year-olds, and the occasional semi-civilized seven-year-old. And, it will help little kids grow into self-reliant big kids who are cooperative and connected to their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers.]]> 409 Joanna Faber 150113163X Sean 5 4.47 2017
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]]> 3744438 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.'

Winston Smith works for the Ministry of truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even in the mind. For those with original thoughts they invented Room 101 . . .

Nineteen Eighty-Four is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime.]]> 334 George Orwell 0141036141 Sean 4 4.20 1949
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]]> 205436021 A profound exploration of the Bible's Christmas story that delivers surprising insights to reawaken the ancient wonder of the holiday season.Christmas, of all seasons in the year, should be the time where true meaning can be found. However, by the end of December many attest to experiencing exhaustion rather than significance, stress rather than joy, and more consumer debt than spiritual abundance.Is this really what the Christmas story offers the world? Pastor AJ Sherrill does not think so. Rediscovering?Christmas will help you?discover there is more meaning and mystery to the Christmas story than we ever imagined.In this enlightening work, you will scriptural insights to reawaken deeper meaning for the Christmas seasonan exploration of different biblical characters that corresponds to Advent or Christmas, including Mary, Joseph, the non-existent inn keeper, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Gabriel, the shepherds, Magi, Herod, Caesar, Simeon, and Annaan evergreen story to which you will return annually to refresh your mind about the wonder of Christmas?delightful perspectives to rekindle your heart as to how to receive God¨s greatest gift as the day of Christ¨s return approachesa window into the wider field of God¨s love, empowering you to participate in the new creation story launched at Christmas and extending far beyond December 25 into the rest of the yearcreative line drawings that invite you to visually enter the narrative of each chapterRediscovering Christmas will reacquaint you with the story you thought you knew and encourage you to ponder the true meaning of the season.]]> 224 A.J. Sherrill 0593445538 Sean 0 to-read 4.61
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]]> 52581407 As our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually. Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address "the sanctification gap." In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what psychologists Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall call a relational revolution. In Relational Spirituality, Hall and Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a relational paradigm. At its heart is the truth that human beings are fundamentally relational--we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. While many sanctification models are fragmented, individualistic, and lack a clear process for change, the relational paradigm paints a coherent picture of both process and goal, supported by both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge research. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, this book lays out the basis for relational spiritual transformation and how it works practically in the context of relationships and community. Relational Spirituality draws together themes such as trinitarian theology, historical and biblical perspectives on the imago Dei, relational knowledge, attachment patterns, and interpersonal neurobiology into a broad synthesis that will stimulate further dialogue across a variety of fields. Highlighting key characteristics of spiritual communities that foster transformation, Hall and Hall equip spiritual leaders and practitioners to more effectively facilitate spiritual growth for themselves and those they serve.]]> 288 Todd W. Hall 0830851186 Sean 0 to-read 4.48
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]]> 58100575
Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs.

What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?

At the height of his career at the age of 50, Arthur Brooks embarked on a seven-year journey to discover how to transform his future from one of disappointment over waning abilities into an opportunity for progress. From Strength to Strength is the result, a practical roadmap for the rest of your life.

Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection and service to others, and spiritual progress, we can set ourselves up for increased happiness.

Read this book and you, too, can go from strength to strength.]]> 270 Arthur C. Brooks 0593191498 Sean 0 to-read 3.93 2022
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]]> 128100497 192 Akira Toriyama 1974741516 Sean 5 4.68 2022
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]]> 199238138 400 S.D. Smith 1951305213 Sean 3 4.26 2014
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]]> 63868873
Granolah and Goku¨s battle reaches its climax! And Granolah is willing to put his life on the line to take Vegeta down with him too! But suddenly, Monaito appears with an important message for all three fighters！the truth about what happened on planet Cereal all those years ago´]]> 192 Akira Toriyama 1974739465 Sean 4 4.58 2022
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]]> 498641 Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here

Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth. It is the art of ＾practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.￣ He often stated that it is God who paints Himself in the depths of our souls. We must merely open our hearts to receive Him and His loving presence.
As a humble cook, Brother Lawrence learned an important lesson through each daily chore: The time he spent in communion with the Lord should be the same, whether he was bustling around in the kitchen！with several people asking questions at the same time！or on his knees in prayer. He learned to cultivate the deep presence of God so thoroughly in his own heart that he was able to joyfully exclaim, ＾I am doing now what I will do for all eternity. I am blessing God, praising Him, adoring Him, and loving Him with all my heart.￣
This unparalleled classic has given both blessing and instruction to those who can be content with nothing less than knowing God in all His majesty and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.]]> 95 Brother Lawrence Sean 4 4.31 1692
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]]> 49757147 During our chaotic times, discover five forgotten values that can spark internal growth and help us reconcile our Christian faith with the complexities of race, sexuality, and social justice.

Most believers live in the state of "being a Christian" without ever being deeply formed by Christ. Our pace is too frenetic to be in union with God, and we don't know how to quiet our hearts and minds to be present. Our emotions are unhealthy and compartmentalized. We feel unable to love well or live differently from the rest of the world--to live as people of the good news.

New York pastor Rich Villodas says we must restore balance, focus, and meaning for our souls. The Deeply Formed Life lays out a fresh vision for spiritual breakthrough following five key values:

- Monastic Value: unplug from this noisy world to care for your soul
- Emotional Health Value: why deep love can't come from shallow wells
- Healthy Sexuality Value: how our bodies connect with our spirituality
- Multiracial Value: a spiritual, internal approach to pursuing racial justice
- Missional Value: how to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a consumerist world

The Deeply Formed Life is a roadmap to live in the richly rooted place we all yearn for: a place of communion with God, a place where we find our purpose.]]> 272 Rich Villodas 0525654380 Sean 0 ptw, dnf 4.22
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]]> 218328787 This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes an alternate cover and case, sprayed edges, unique endpapers and bonus content!

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.

Seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry is seeing weird things around Los Angeles. A man who pops a tooth into a parking meter. A glowing trapdoor in a parking lot. A half-mechanical raccoon with its tail on fire that just won¨t leave him alone. Every hallucinatory moment seems plucked from a cheesy 1990s fantasy TV show called Max's Adventures in Sunderworld！and that¨s because they are.

Not a good sign.

In the blurry weeks after his mother¨s death, a young Leopold discovered VHS tapes of its one and only season in a box headed for the trash！and soon became obsessed. Losing himself in Sunder was the best way to avoid two things: grieving his mother and being a chronic disappointment to his overbearing father. But when the strange visions return！at the worst possible time on the worst possible day！Leopold turns to his best friend Emmet for help. Together they discover that Sunder is much more than just an old TV show, and that Los Angeles is far stranger than they ever imagined. And soon, he¨ll realize that not only is Sunderworld real, but it¨s in grave danger.

Certain he¨s finally been chosen for greatness, Leopold risks everything to claim his destiny, save the world of his childhood dreams, and prove once and for all that he¨s not the disappointment his father believes him to be. But when everything goes terribly, horribly, excruciatingly wrong, Leopold¨s disappointments prove to be more extraordinary than he ever could have imagined.

How do you battle darkness when no one believes in you！not even yourself?

Visionary storyteller Ransom Riggs weaves the familiar with the peculiar in a stunning loss, triumph, friendship and magic, reminding readers everywhere that true hero's are made, not born！and that when you¨re never the chosen one, sometimes you have to choose yourself.

Welcome to Sunderworld.]]> 336 Ransom Riggs Sean 4
This was a random pickup at barnes and noble solely because of the cover. It was super fun to read through! Very random, reminded me of a lot of stories but had its own flair´ Very odd in a stranger things sort of way. It¨s for sure a part 1 and leaves a lot of plot unresolved which is a little annoying but I dig it and will for sure read the next volume!]]> 4.04 2024
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This was a random pickup at barnes and noble solely because of the cover. It was super fun to read through! Very random, reminded me of a lot of stories but had its own flair´ Very odd in a stranger things sort of way. It¨s for sure a part 1 and leaves a lot of plot unresolved which is a little annoying but I dig it and will for sure read the next volume!
]]> 60433193 Dragon Ball!

The battle between Granolah, Goku, and Vegeta continues on planet Cereal. Despite this battle being fueled by the lies and manipulation of the Heeters, Granolah¨s burning drive for revenge has him convinced that this is a fight worth dying for！and that¨s exactly what the Heeters want. Sensing something is amiss, Vegeta begins to piece together the mystery of why Granolah hates the Saiyans so much. But will he be able to figure out the truth in time? And will Granolah even be willing to listen?!]]> 192 Akira Toriyama 197473451X Sean 4 4.29 2021
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]]> 216434540 Do you really know the Holy Spirit? And what does the answer mean for your faith?

In The Familiar Stranger, Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit and discover a fully alive spirituality.

For a generation searching desperately for an experiential spirituality, there's good the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence to empower and transform is freely available. Yet, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives.

In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience. Along the way, readers

- dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality;
- learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence;
- discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world;
- reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God; andunderstand how both Word and Spirit work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God.

The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit - and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.]]> 253 Tyler Staton 1399814117 Sean 0 to-read 4.58
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]]> 210137897
The parables are some of Jesus's best-known teachings, but they are also some of the least understood. Even the disciples weren't always sure what they meant. This book of powerful and carefully curated new material from the late author Dallas Willard helps us understand the heart of Jesus's kingdom-focused parables, why Jesus chose story to communicate life's deepest truths, and how these stories told over two thousand years ago are still revolutionary and even shocking in showing us how to live out of the abundance of God's kingdom on earth today.

With the rich insights and biblical scholarship common to all of Willard's works,?The Scandal of the Kingdom?helps

Become more passionate about living the gospel in the full scope of Jesus's vision for usBetter share the faith of Jesus with those disillusioned with ChristianityUnlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of God?

The Scandal of the Kingdom?is for anyone

Wants to understand Jesus's teachings but is confused about what his parables meanLoves Dallas Willard's classic works such as?The Divine Conspiracy?and?Life Without LackEnjoys deep teachings about spiritual formation from authors such as John Mark Comer, Richard Foster, and Eugene PetersonWants to share the gospel of Jesus in the way he did?

Our need for us to contemplate, engage, and savor the meaning of Jesus's stories, rather than understand them immediately, is part of their underlying value. These teachings will help us unlock the deep meaning and surprise of the wonderful and "scandalous" parables of Jesus.]]> 288 Dallas Willard 0310367948 Sean 0 to-read 4.49
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]]> 123224262 624 Brandon Sanderson Sean 0 dnf 4.51 2007
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