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What if you were kidnapped, tied to a wall for a month, starved, humiliated, tortured and then they tried to murder you, but you survived? What stories would you tell of how you were able to survive and the struggles you went though? What if you went to the police and they did not believe you? What would you do to evade those trying to kill you and how would you bring the criminals to justice before they struck again? How would that change your life and the way you perceived the world and people?

Is your worship of the Lord bringing you closer to him? Is it everything He is worthy of receiving? The Lost Art of Pure Worship is a gathering of great spiritual leaders who share their unique experiences and desires about the precious act of worshiping a worthy heavenly father. James W. Goll, premier voice in the global prophetic and prayer and worship movements, is joined by four other spiritual powerhouses to provide inspiration and insights about praise and worship.

Join noted theologian and storyteller John Shea as he journeys through the gospels. Great to use while driving or meditating at home, this is a wonderful resource for preachers, lectors, liturgy planners, and those who meet in prayer, discussion groups, or Bible studies....

Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is characterized by cognitive decline and decreased brain function. Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia, and have provided suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This book discusses nutritional interventions that can promote brain health to decrease the risk of developing dementia, as well as slow the progression of the disease in those diagnosed with dementia.

Life insists we do things like: Get out of bed; show up for work; think about exercise; make sales calls....The list goes on, and on. There are so many mind-numbing things that we know we should do, but our minds and bodies say, “No!” So what do we really need? Instead of feeling defeated and sluggish, we can take iron-fisted control of our minds, and get motivated in less than 60 seconds. We can struggle, feel guilty, and fight motivation fatigue for the rest of our lives, or we can learn how to be smarter than our unmotivated brains. Life is short. No need to suffer.

While receiving treatment for breast cancer, clinical psychologist and spiritual director Kay Metres found nine surprising discoveries that she came to think of as gifts. I hope through listening to this audiobook, you will find empowerment and even joy, yea, joy, becoming more aware of your own strengths and inestimable value you bring to the world.

France, August 1944. In this alternate history WW2 adventure, American and British forces struggle to trap and destroy the still-potent German armies defending Normandy. But the Allies face another formidable obstacle of their own making: a seething rivalry between generals leads to a high-level disregard for orders that puts the campaign in the Falaise Pocket at risk of devastating failure - or spectacular success.

After an 11th terrorist attack, the American people are at a breaking point. But when a fledgling special agent stumbles across the one clue that could break the case wide open, she uncovers a secret CIA spy operation and becomes the only asset that can stop it.

With High Stakes, Gary Provost takes the listener on a wide-ranging tour of Nevada's newly revitalized 21st-century vacation world. This inside look at both the gaming business and its new total entertainment centers, which now host 20 million visitors a year, reveals how Las Vegas became a clean, attractive, family-oriented resort. Today, casino gambling is just one attraction of many, most of them new.

What is the impact of a coach who is curious in who you are and what you know, helps you discover your best talents, and then expects you to use them, holding you accountable for bringing your best to what you do? Coaches make a tremendous difference in how people approach their work, impacting competitive advantage for any business and strengthening the health of any workplace environment.

Join noted theologian and storyteller John Shea as he journeys through the gospels. Great to listen to while driving or meditating at home, this is a wonderful resource for preachers, lectors, liturgy planners, and those who meet in prayer, discussion groups, and Bible studies.

For Kevin Pitcairn, the letter from a serial killer awaiting execution comes with implications he can't ignore. The writer's guilt is clear, at least in a legal sense. But the questions he raises draw Pitcairn into a compelling journey of investigation, whose profound psychological and spiritual implications hurl his live into upheaval.

This is the one thing we can control. We can change our mindsets in one second. There is no cost. It’s free to do. The world responds, giving us better results. Instead of letting our mindsets control us, here is our chance to determine our future. And what about others? Can they affect our mindsets? Certainly, if we let them. This audiobook gives us the tools to take control of our minds. Why be victims when we can be victors?

Will pressing the elevator button three times put it into “faster mode”? Did we break the secret elevator code? No. We all look for ways to break the “hidden codes” in our lives. Why? To better understand our world. Or maybe to discover shortcuts. It is the same when we try to understand our brains and the brains of our prospects.

Christian Music agent Kellen Rossiter has everything he ever wanted: A-list clients from coast to coast, a loving wife who honors and respects him, and a faith life that's never wavered - until now. Juliet Rossiter has the perfect life: a rewarding schedule serving the underprivileged, a husband who loves her as Christ loved the church, and a blessed future as a mother - at least that's what she thinks.

It is March 13, 2013. White smoke is seen coming out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals have gathered to pray and vote on the election of a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. They had been sequestered for two days, and five ballots had been taken. Hardly anyone had the Jesuit cardinal on their short list. After all, he was a Jesuit who was already 76 years old and from South America.

Considering the suspicions, jealousies, bigotry, and crass opportunism inherent whenever one power occupies another, Golden Ghetto: How the Americans and French Fell in and out of Love During the Cold War pieces together an improbable tale of how fear and skepticism were crushed by trust and friendship.

God has made us so that we can worry, feel anxious, and be afraid. Then he directs us 200 times in the scriptures to not worry, not be anxious, and not be afraid. He repeats this like a loving father who wants his children to understand this and to live by it. Those 200 passages are presented here to convince you that God is driving the bus...you have nothing to worry about. You can find great peace and comfort listening to and reflecting on these passages. This is an important message for these troubled times.

In a world fractured by ideological division and cultural upheaval, The Reckoning of Grace delivers a timely exploration of healing, resilience, and transformation. The third book in Ronald Chapman’s Saga of Grace series (Book 1: A Killer’s Grace and Book 2: The Dark Side of Grace), this novel transcends the boundaries of fiction, offering a powerful reflection of the spiritual struggle beneath today’s social unrest.

Feeling stuck in recovery is not uncommon. A well-practiced program of recovery will always reveal the next level of healing required for advancement in sobriety. The Twelve Steps practiced progressively can take us further into a recovery that restores us in ways we never knew we needed. Here is a guide for deepening your recovery with the goal of becoming emotionally sober for life. Recovery is a launching pad, not a safe haven. Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step beyond your comfort zone. Let Progressive Recovery be the fuel for your transformation.