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Based on Matthew 13:44, this little book explains the treasure in the field parable about the Kingdom of Heaven - what it costs and what benefits come through obtaining it.

Why is the message of the cross such an object of offense, stumbling, and foolishness to so many? It is a narrow message that defies human logic in its simplicity. It also reveals that our efforts merit us no place or favor in God’s Kingdom. Yet Bayless Conley shows why the message of the cross is also fundamentally God’s loving open door to mercy, grace, and eternal joy for all who come.

If you are like many Christians, you want an effective prayer life but find it difficult to remain consistent. You know that you should pray, but you are not sure how to pray. In this booklet, How to Pray, Bayless Conley challenges you to use the simple acronym P-R-A-Y as the blueprint for an effective and fulfilling prayer life. As you learn how to pray you will notice the difference in your daily life and discover the blessings God has waiting for you.

The question - who do you say that he is?" is the most important question you can ask and answer. In this book, John Piper answers some of the most common and important questions about Jesus: who he is, why he came, what he accomplished - and why we should care.

Culture change strategist Jason Richmond and coauthors Jeanne Kerr and Malcolm J. Nicholl reveal how companies whose leaders ignite their culture are able to weather any storm and get ahead of the competition. Based on hands-on experience helping senior corporate executives navigate the turbulence of the 2020-2021 pandemic, the authors distill their findings into five key disciplines.

Just three days after his high school graduation in 1957, Steve Dalkowski signed into the Baltimore Orioles system. Poised for greatness, he might have risen to be one of the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Instead, he spent his entire career toiling away in the minor leagues. An inspiration for the character Nuke LaLoosh in the classic baseball film Bull Durham, Dalko’s life and story were as fast and wild as the pitches he threw.

Adventure on a Dare is the first in a series of true-life accounts describing Fritz T. Sprandel's journey into himself in which he discovers his capricious nature and raises questions about the nature of faith. During the course of his adventure, Fritz visits a variety of natural wonders, small towns, and fascinating people on a budget of 10 cents and his own amazing resourcefulness.

When prize-winning war correspondent Tony Horwitz leaves the battlefields of Bosnia and the Middle East for a peaceful corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he thinks he's put war zones behind him. But awakened one morning by the crackle of musket fire, Horwitz starts filing front-line dispatches...

Soja liefert Eiweiß für die Massentierhaltung, steckt als Zutat in über 30.000 industriell erzeugten Lebensmitteln, dient im Ackerbau als Stickstoffdünger und ihr Öl gluckert in Autotanks. Vegetarier und Viehzüchter, Gesundheitsapostel und Unterernährungsbekämpfer vergöttern die kleinen braunen Schoten. Schon vor 9000 Jahren wurden sie angebaut, buddhistische Mönche verbreiteten sie in Ostasien, mit der Industrialisierung begann ihr globaler Siegeszug.

Die Neuübersetzung der hebräischen Bibel Liebe, Sehnsucht, Angst, Eifersucht ... Gelesen von großen Schauspielern eröffnet sich uns ein neuer Zugang zu einem der reichsten Mythenschätze der abendländischen Welt. Diese Edition bringt die Erzählung des zweiten Buches Moses zu Gehör in der brillanten Übersetzung Martin Bubers, einem der bedeutendsten deutsch-jüdischen Denker.

Michael Maertens, Rufus Beck und Sophie von Kessel lesen hier die ungekürzten Erzählungen vom Auszug der Israeliten aus Ägypten, die zehn Gebote und vom Bau des Zeltes der Begegnung.

Now, more than ever, an increasing number of experts are convinced that the Antichrist will not come out of Europe. Instead, they say, he will come from one of the Islamic nations that now surround Israel. However, this is one case where the experts are almost certainly wrong. Indeed, a thorough analysis of the pertinent data proves that it’s actually impossible for the Antichrist to be a Muslim or an Arab. And all of that data and analysis can be found in The Islamic Antichrist Myth - the powerful new essay by Charles K. Bassett.

Did you know? Most scholars say we cannot learn the identity of the Antichrist today. Indeed, they believe that looking for him at the present time is a waste of time. Author Charles K. Bassett takes Scriptures and shows why the conventional wisdom is almost certainly wrong and why it’s not only possible to determine the identity of the Antichrist today, but why God actually wants us to try to determine it!

While most of us have heard about Christians suffering for their faith, we tend to think "persecution" mainly impacts believers in times past or in hostile nations today, far removed from our daily lives. But this eye-opening book describes the various stages of persecution, revealing that persecution is something all followers of the Way can expect to face in this fallen world. Trouble on the Way will not only help listeners recognize persecution in all its forms but enable them to stand firm against it.

Have you ever made a poor choice, or done something you knew was wrong, and now you are suffering the consequences? In Turning Mistakes into Miracles, Bayless Conley shares how God can turn the biggest mistakes of your life into the greatest miracles - no matter how impossible your situation may seem. Regardless of the difficulty of your circumstance, God can redeem even your darkest moments. Don’t let another day go by under the burden of your mistake. Let God turn that mistake into a life-changing miracle today!

As this stranger comes to live and work with the cobbler and his family, he learns the foundations of humanity and love. As a witness to several different encounters with this family, he begins to understand that man’s very existence and continued survival depends on love. Tolstoy brings the beauty of Christ’s wisdom and love to this simple story of generosity and good will. This work inspires true reflection into love’s role in life and even more so into God’s role in the lives of all men.

Leo Tolstoy brings to light the struggle of finding true faith in this short story about a young man who desperately chases worldly accolades and social status before finding contentment in the last place he would have thought to look. After learning of a shame that he receives as catastrophic news, the young protagonist turns to the monastery to prove his moral superiority and his inability to be sullied by the ways of men. While outwardly he appears to be the perfect picture of holy devotion, Father Sergius continues to struggle with his desires and pride.

First published in 1903, James Allen's As a Man Thinketh has become an inspirational classic. A beautifully thought-provoking work, Allen's contribution to the New Thought Movement continues to encourage each of us to reflect on our thoughts and to work to regain possession of them. Using Proverbs 23:7, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he", as inspiration, Allen describes how man is the creator and shaper of his destiny by the very thoughts which he thinks. "A man is literally what he thinks."

Executive and talent coach Robb Hiller wants to lift your spirits, help you find your passion, and come alongside you as you discover your natural, God-given talents. In his newest book, Running with Joy, Robb shares the inspiration he’s found in his dog, Bentley, and how his lovable Labrador naturally runs on joy. Through heartwarming stories about Bentley, Robb Hiller will help you learn how to run on instinct, use your natural talents, and lean into the happiness that has been yours all along.

How cultivating a healthy fear of God liberates us from our fear of others, our fear of the future, and even our fear of death itself. At times the world feels like it's losing its mind. From politics to the pandemic, we live with an ever-increasing uncertainty, and many of us have grown to fear...

In The Perfect 10, Dave Liniger, cofounder of RE/MAX, the company that revolutionized real estate for agents and home buyers everywhere, shares fifty-plus years of business insights to help guide future generations of entrepreneurs as they pursue their professional dreams. Beyond being a real estate magnate, Liniger is a major philanthropist, a serial investor in new ventures, a franchising expert, an educator, a former NASCAR team owner and driver, and the proprietor of one of the world’s most successful Arabian horse breeding operations.