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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.

God invites you to pursue the abundant life in him every day! And you’ll find out exactly how to do that in Bayless Conley’s Great Pursuits: Chasing What Matters Most in Life. God created you for so much more than you could ever imagine. The life he offers, the promises he’s made, and the purpose you have - are significant. That’s why we should use every moment pursuing God’s best.

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.

Winning the Game of Life: The Seven Lessons You Never Learn in School challenges conventional wisdom, revealing that the path to fulfillment lies beyond self-centered pursuits. Drawing from nearly four decades as a top financial advisor and his role at MAG7 Consulting, Barry presents a groundbreaking approach to personal and professional growth.

Finalist for the 2023 AUDIE AWARDS for Thriller/Suspense The next astonishing thriller from the master of the legal thriller. Sunday Times No 1 bestseller John Grisham returns to Mississippi in his most gripping thriller yet. For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches...

In Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth, business development expert, Jason Richmond, delivers proven insights that help you define, diagnose, plan, measure, and sustain an enterprising culture that breeds employee achievement and peak success. As you listen to Culture Spark, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of what defines culture and its importance in organizations today. Along the way, Jason Richmond shatters limiting beliefs and myths to reveal hard truths.

Samuel Clemens grew up in a child's paradise--Hannibal, Missouri. There, mischief added humor to everyday events as Sam encountered the folks who would one day reappear as Huck Finn, Aunt Polly, and Becky Thatcher in his books, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. At eighteen, Sam left Hannibal to seek his fortune. He became a newspaperman and story writer.

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.

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!

The Mentoring Project’s flagship mentoring resource is its field guides. These long-form pieces provide practical guidance on various aspects of life as a Christian, like finances, purity, technology, work, and more. Written by pastors and other Christian leaders, these field guides provide a biblical framework for mentors and mentees to discuss these topics and grow together.

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.

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.

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.

Winner of the British Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007.
Rudy Baker's world collapses when the law firm he was due to join is taken over. Suddenly, just before his bar examination, he is without employment and up to his neck in debt. His whole future hinges on his only two prospective clients.

Winner of the British Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007.
Trumble: a minimum security federal prison, home to the usual assortment of criminals, drug dealers, bank robbers, swindlers, embezzlers, tax evaders, two Wall Street crooks, one doctor, at least four lawyers. And three former judges who call themselves The Brethren: one from Texas, one from California, and one from Mississippi.

Winner of the British Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007.
Adam Hill is 26 years old and in his first year at a top Chicago law firm. He volunteers for the toughest assignment any lawyer could ask for. His prospective client doesn't want Adam or his law firm. Why would he take on Adam, a complete novice, to defend him? And why would Adam want his case so desperately?

Winner of the British Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007.
In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely, then swerves mysteriously off course. The jury is behaving strangely, and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched. Soon they have to be sequestered. Then a tip from an anonymous young woman suggests she is able to predict the juror's increasingly odd behaviour.

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.

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.

The next book in the no 1 Sunday Times bestselling Camino Island series! When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida's Camino Island, the Governer is quick to issue an evacuation order. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of...