The Grace To Walk Away


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Sometimes, it takes a shattering event to change one's path in life. That breaking point is most meaningful when God orchestrates it.This is the story of Janette Auguar, a daughter, sister, mother and a would-be-wife. While heading toward a fairy tale wedding and a happily ever after life as the wife of a professional ball player, she finds the unthinkable instead. This is the story of a woman's search for meaning in the midst of anguish and disappointment, her search for answers in the face of shock and treachery, and finally her submission to a will bigger and better than her own. This is the story of how the heart heals and wounds mend. It's the story of how the God who breaks and allows brokenness, knows where to find all of the pieces.




Grace for the Good Girl


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Emily Freeman offers advice to the Christian woman on letting go of expectations and trusting in God.




Before We Were Strangers


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From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M




The Courage to Finally Walk Away


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THE COURAGE TO WALK AWAY reflects the journey of a divorced, single mom that overcame the cruel trials and tribulations that her significant other bestowed upon her with the intentions of breaking her down mentally. During her agonizing journey, she experienced betrayal, grief, shock, self-doubt, and anger because she was dealing with various acts of unfaithfulness. As she was trying to keep what she was going through behind closed doors, she discovered that she was part of a love triangle. As her marriage was falling apart, she realized that the person she exchanged vows with turned into an unknown stranger. Her mission to keep her family together for the sake of the kids diminished when the unforgiven happened to her son and daughter. When all the dark secrets were exposed, she was determined to gain the courage and strength to leave her previous life behind to discover the happiness and peace of mind that she deserved.




Assured


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Despite our professions of belief, our baptisms, and our membership in the church, many of us secretly wonder, Am I truly saved? We worry that our love for Jesus isn't fervent enough (or isn't as fervent as someone else's). We worry that our faith isn't strong enough. We struggle through the continuing presence of sin in our lives. All this steals the joy of our salvation and can lead us into a life characterized by legalism, perfectionism, and works righteousness--the very life Jesus freed us from at the cross! But Greg Gilbert has a message for the anxious believer--be assured. Assured that your salvation experience was real. Assured that your sins--past, present, and future--are forgiven. Assured that everyone stumbles. Assured that Jesus is not your judge but your advocate. With deep compassion, Gilbert comforts readers, encouraging them to release their guilt, shame, and anxiety to rejoice in and follow hard after the One who set them free.




Suffering Wisely and Well


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Why Suffering Exists: God's Purpose for Pain in the Life of Job and throughout Scripture Why does God allow suffering? The pain of suffering can be overwhelmingly mysterious, but the Bible does provide answers. Throughout Scripture, God allows trials in order to accomplish specific purposes in the lives of his people. When faced with suffering they experience spiritual growth; repentance from sin; or, as in the Old Testament story of Job, the chance to demonstrate devotion to God in the face of inexplicable agony. In Suffering Wisely and Well, Eric Ortlund explores different types of trials throughout Scripture, revealing the spiritual purpose for each and reassuring readers with God's promise of restoration. The majority of the book focuses on Job, one of the most well-known yet misunderstood stories of suffering. Ortlund thoughtfully analyzes the text chapter by chapter, including the doubt of Job's friends, God's response to Job's questions, and the meaning behind important imagery including references to Leviathan and Behemoth. Suffering Wisely and Well shows readers how to deepen their relationship with God during painful experiences in their own lives and how to comfort others who are hurting. Explores Lament and Redemption in Scripture: Helps readers understand how to interpret suffering from a Christian perspective Applicable: Each chapter ends with a "What Have We Learned?" summary Biblical Advice on Grief and Support: Teaches Christians how to avoid blame or legalism when addressing the suffering of others




When They Turn Away


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An inspirational book of help and hope for bringing adult children back to Christ




It Is Well


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Walking in Grace


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"I found the content of Atman's [Walking in Grace] very moving and relevant to today's individuals searching for meaningful living. But I found the way she wrote it the most striking." - Sharon Crawford




If I Stay


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The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel from Gayle Forman, author of Where She Went, Just One Day, and Just One Year. Soon to be a major motion picture, starring Chloe Moretz! In the blink of an eye everything changes. Seventeen ­year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall what happened afterwards, watching her own damaged body being taken from the wreck. Little by little she struggles to put together the pieces- to figure out what she has lost, what she has left, and the very difficult choice she must make. Heartwrenchingly beautiful, this will change the way you look at life, love, and family. Now a major motion picture starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Mia's story will stay with you for a long, long time.