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A kidnapping.A lightning Storm.A girl on a desperate journey.Welcome to another dimension.Strange things keep happening in Alli's small neighborhood, and it all started one gloomy night when she and her friend found a mysterious, glowing object. When her friend disappears and her mom is kidnapped, Alli flees to the countryside, escaping cloaked figures who are hunting her while searching for her captive mother.As Alli explores, she reveals secrets, uncovers lies, unleashes the truth, and discovers a new dimension.Will she ever be able to find home again?

Are teens of ordinary church-going families safe from alcohol and drug addiction?The answer is a resounding no!In Our Story: An Ordinary Family on an Extraordinary Journey, Carol Peterson shares her family's journey as an ordinary church-going family who gradually found themselves walking a painful journey as two of their four children struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. For Peterson, family life began with the "normal" childrearing joys and stresses, but as her children because teenagers, signs of addiction surfaced for two of them. It all began like a slow-moving train that picked up speed, careening out of control with deadly and painful consequences. But this journey is not without hope; the author wisely uses this platform to speak the hope of Christ and encouragement into the lives of any parent walking a similar road or desiring to take preventative measures.This book provides valuable insights to help the reader understand the family dynamics of addiction. Despite the tremendous loss and trauma this family experienced, their story radiates the peace and victory that comes with knowing that God is their strength and hope.

Everyone has a story to share.If we are open, God can use our stories to teach us about himself. In this 40-day devotional, Experiencing God in Your Story, author and pastor Keith Edwards shares his story and scriptural insights to draw you closer to Jesus. Throughout this book, you will be encouraged to revisit your story, acknowledge God's presence in the plot, and in turn share your God story with others."Experiencing God in Your Story is an inspiring devotional written from the perspective of a man who truly lives what he believes. Through personal narratives and practical theology, Keith Edwards brings God's participation in his life alive so you can be encouraged to see how God is working in your life. This devotional is a game changer for those desiring to take the journey."-Dr. George W. Raduano,Pastor, TrinityLife, Lutherville, MD"If you are looking for a devotional that will inspire and motivate you, then this devotional is for you. I've known Keith Edwards for over 25 years, and this writing is truth from his heart. As he shares his experiences with God in his stories, it will inspire you to share your experiences with God in your stories-a daily challenge to draw closer to God and bring God closer to you."-Rev. Frank Potter,Superintendent, Potomac Ministry Network"I have been a Christian for nearly 50 years, but have continually struggled with maintaining a passion for my faith; that is, until I met Keith Edwards 10 years ago. Keith personally mentored me and coached me on how to develop a close, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through our talks and our time together, he shared his personal experiences and his mastery of the Word of God to help me grow in my faith and strengthen my commitment to serve Jesus. Experiencing God in Your Story will do the same for you. You will walk closer with the Lord and feel the warmth of His love for you."-Kevin Miller,Friend

A lack of employee engagement and support plagues organizations world-wide. In Four Conversations, leaders encounter the lost art of conversation. By categorizing employees, volunteers, or team members into four distinct conversational groups, leaders strategically connect individuals with the purpose of their organization. This concise leadership guide is a must for all leaders who desire a highly supportive and engaged team.

The complexities of a racially divided culture are too numerous to count, and with one glance around the globe, it is easy to see why no one is immune to its effects. With so many stories, personal experiences, and misunderstandings, it is all too much to contain and sort out. Thankfully, we serve a God who will do the sorting if we simply keep our eyes on Him. The One who truly knows us and sees us as we are understands our deeply rooted issues; there is no condemnation in Him.In her memoir Naturally Curly, Kristi shares a true account of how she was nearly engulfed by a deeply rooted lie accepted by many in our country. Kristi takes you on a journey from her early years when the lie first took root in her life to its massive and subtle manifestations in adulthood, which culminated in God's grand rescue. Finally, she thoughtfully explores some aspects of what she believes the racial divide means for the church.

So Far, So Good beautifully lays out life like a mosaic-opportunities of acclaim and fortune among moments of deep heartbreak, regret, and personal disappointment, all culminating in a life destined for purpose. If you have ever felt alone, uncertain, or overwhelmed, or questioned why God has allowed difficult circumstances to become part of your personal narrative, Jody's story is for you. Every word on these pages comes with the hope that as you read them you will find healing and comfort in knowing you are not alone.

Nestled between the devastation of Good Friday and the joy of Resurrection Sunday is the confusion, anger, and hopelessness of Holy Saturday. It is a reminder that most of our lives are lived in this middle space-after something has ended but the new has not yet begun. How do we navigate the uncertainty and pain of living in the space between what once was and what will be? How do we walk by faith when the future is dark and unclear? With real-life examples, author and pastor Mike Brown helps us understand what it means to wait on God.¿¿ This honest and insightful book will help you:¿ Experience comfort and hope when you feel lost.¿ Discover how God is at work between endings and new beginnings.¿ Be encouraged and equipped to better engage with Jesus during dry seasons in life.¿ Learn how the small disciplines of silence, stillness, and meditation keep us tethered to God in the wilderness of waiting.

Grow through the Wisdom Found in God's WordDifferent Than I Was Yesterday is a collection of lessons designed to help the reader undertake an incredible journey through life using wisdom and insights drawn from God's Word. Lessons address the hard things of doing life in a world where even believers often seek to go their own way and attempt to find their own truth, blazing their own trails through the wilderness.The author reminds us that we do not have to go it alone; he comes along-side as a trusted guide and teacher and coach to aid the reader in answering life's tough questions and discovering the truth about how to live a life in Christ marked by things eternal-faithfulness, peace, confidence, compassion, strength, endurance-just to name a few. All the principles and lessons taught in Different Than I Was Yesterday are supported with Scripture and are, therefore, trustworthy and true. The book is structured into practical, relatable chunks of information. Insightful questions and activities help readers get started and move forward on a journey to discover wisdom and truth that can be applied to life's stickiest situations. This is a journey that you can draw on again and again because the goodness of the Truth for which the heart seeks does not change.

There is increased pressure when you are queen of the future holding all the power in your two little hands.As someone who suffered from severe anxiety, Katie Smith knows the realities of fear and panic that grip much of the world today. No matter the strength of your faith or fervency of your prayers, anxiety can still grow like weeds in a manicured lawn.Yet, there is hope and healing when you recognize that your control is not within your power but within your purpose. As she was forced to let go of her perceived desires and stripped off "band-aids" that were placed over those weeds and wounds, Katie gained a new perspective that shaped her attitude towards anxiety. Through personal experiences blended with biblical insights and compelling research, Katie examines anxiety from various vantage points such as:· The difference between stress and anxiety· Dealing with heartache: death, betrayal, and isolation· Recognizing the strongholds and influence of technology over our thoughts· Guardrails against future panic and fearAn Antidote to Anxiety doesn't exist apart from the hard work of pulling weeds and cleaning wounds, but if you are willing to take steps toward truthful saturation, meaning service, and humble silence, you'll settle your life and gain your own fearless faith.

"It's broken," our Healer says. "This world is broken.It is not how I wanted it to be.But I am bigger than all the brokenness.I am bigger than all the evil.And I am bigger even than death.Come, take my hand and I will show you.I will show you a beautyyou have never seen,a peace you have never felt,and a safeYou can't even imagine."

Being a single mom comes with a multitude of emotions: love, hope, joy, despair, confusion, anger, and pain. Where do we turn when these emotions reach the breaking point? What do we do, and how do we take the next step? We lean on God. But how, and what does that look like?This devotional is your guide to finding peace when you feel alone. It is your guide to connecting God's Scripture with your everyday life and learning to cast all your fears on Him because He wants to carry your burden. Allow me to lead you day to day as you learn to overcome everything with God as your leader and then begin living a life you love.

Sandra Wade has known Jesus as her Savior since she was a young girl, but in 2014, following a year of treatments for cancer, she found herself in a place of glorious solitude with Jesus. She had overcome disease by God's healing hand and the vessels He used to heal her. She had laid cancer at the cross and allowed Jesus to carry her on her journey. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she found love, forgiveness, and every form of healing imaginable. She was hearing God and receiving God's Word in her heart, learning how to put His Word and His love into action.In her older age, God once again called her into service, and she said yes. In Hebrews 13:16, we are told, "And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." She began to write and e-mail the messages He was both giving and teaching her-starting small at first when a friend requested she send devotionals to her daughter and then growing as the Lord brought her others to share with. This book is a collection of those devotionals in an effort to pass His truth forward.The Nearness of God is our good, and God upholds us in His righteous right hand-a place He longs for us all to be.But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,That I may tell of all Your works.-Ps. 73:28¿