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Life's challenges were too difficult, too scary, too much. Then she decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. Being brave wasn't easy or simple. But it was good. A compilation of best-of writings and new pieces on bravery to help you embrace the path and the plan God has for you, whether you're making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition or facing a fear.
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The world knows Candace Payne as “Chewbacca Mom,” the wife and mother of two from Dallas who captured the hearts of nearly 200 million people around the world with nothing but a toy Chewbacca mask, a smart phone, and infectious laughter. Laugh It Up! tells the rest of the story behind the woman in the mask. Like most of us, Candace has often felt overlooked, undervalued, and insignificant. But she has also discovered the secrets to unshakable...
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In The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile forge a unique approach -- a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God. Witty and filled with stories, this book allows you to peek inside each of the nine Enneagram types, keeping you turning the pages long after you have read the chapter...
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Michael is an atheist. So as he walks through the doors at St. Clare's-a strict Catholic school-sporting a plaid tie, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow nonbeliever at that. Only this girl, Lucy, is not just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest. But Lucy introduces Michael to other...
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When was the last time you had some good and serious fun? If your to-do list has become the boss of you, if you're so exhausted and overwhelmed you can't remember - all of that is about to change. Have More Fun is your crash course to getting unstuck, laughing freely, and enjoying the ride.MOPS International CEO, Mandy Arioto, is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. She brings it all in...
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As you face daily choices that require yes or no decisions, there are times when you feel paralyzed--either from fear of making the wrong choice or because of too many seemingly equal options. Social entrepeneur Jeff Shinabarger helps you break through these moments of tension and transition with proven ways to move toward good choices. Discover opportunities to become a decision maker as you gain strength in saying no, develop your personal philosophy...
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Witchcraft can be, in and of itself, comforting. Sure, there are not-so-comfortable parts as well-working with the shadow, coming face to face with that which holds you back. But the witchcraft in this book is about connecting with nature, your higher self, and with something beyond-a deity, fairy, Spirit, the universe-and being comfortable with your true self in all aspects of your life. This perfect blend of storytelling, witchcraft, and warmth...
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"Trying to listen to the right voices can be difficult. This book has been written by friends who will help you find the Truth. Maybe your heart is telling you that some things in your life are way off course. Certain habits and relationships have left you confused and lonely. This is not the way it's supposed to be. In this book, Nancy and Dannah expose 25 of the lies most commonly believed by your generation. They share real-life accounts from...
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For a Marriage That Brims Over
Maybe you entered marriage with some pretty high expectations—most couples do. Jonathan and Wynter Pitts did. Until the reality of married life spilled into their expectations.
Jonathan and Wynter invite you on a journey to explore a different approach to your happily-ever-after marriage. Join them for an honest look at the lessons learned as they navigated the ups and downs of early marriage
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"In The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation, mindfulness teacher Richard Shankman gives readers a foundational guide to the art and skill of Buddhist meditation, showing them how to construct a daily practice that unifies two major Theravada Buddhist traditions--concentration meditation and insight meditation. This new, integrative, and simple approach will help readers manage stress, quiet their busy minds, and cultivate a lasting sense of well-being"--...
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Moving on! -- The best thing you can do in a time of trouble -- Taking courage in the crisis moment -- Look for the "new and wonderful" in your life -- Refuse to trade in process for progress -- Resuming forward motion -- How much of your spiritual mind are you using? -- Develop the faith that overcomes fear -- Back to your future -- Cut to the designer's pattern -- Refined to reflect his glory -- Practical tactics in times of transition -- Validate...
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"Join former NBC newsman and Meet the Press moderator David Gregory as he probes various religious traditions to better understand his own faith and answer life's most important questions: who do we want to be and what do we believe? While David was covering the White House, he had the unusual experience of being asked by President George W. Bush "How's your faith?" David's answer was just emerging. Raised by a Catholic mother and a Jewish dad,...
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An effective plan to help those suffering from wounds inflicted by the church find spiritual healing and a renewed sense of faith. Raised as a conservative Christian, minister and author Carol Howard Merritt discovered that the traditional institutions she grew up in inflicted great pain and suffering on others. Though she loved the spirituality the church provided, she knew that, because of sexism, homophobia, and manipulative religious politics,...
15) Tao Te Ching
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Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies of the authors
• Chronologies of contemporary...
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This 11-week action plan will help you invite God to reframe the way you face your fears and win the war on worry. By his power you will "be anxious for nothing" and experience the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding." The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional.
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Trent Shelton is a motivational speaker, former NFL player, and founder of the non-profit RehabTime. Trent reaches millions of followers of all ages each week with his videos and messages about relationships, personal success, life, and faith. Who do you have in your life who's not afraid to tell you the honest-to-God truth? Who do you have who's a real source of wisdom when life gets real? With his trademark combination of raw honesty and practical...
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His holiness Pope Benedict XVI established a special year for priests in 2009. The hope was to "encourage priests as they strive for spiritual perfection because, of course, on this the effectiveness of their ministry depends."
Ten years later, on the 160th anniversary of John Vianney, patron saint of priests, his holiness Pope Francis addressed a letter to priests saying in part; "I write to all my brother priests who have quietly "left all behind"...
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In this moving narrative, Graham once again takes up the pen not only to share his personal experience of growing older but also to teach some important lessons on how to view time here on Earth.
"I never thought I would live to be this old." In this moving narrative, Billy Graham once again takes up the pen not only to share his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view our time here on Earth. He...
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Some people feel they don't measure up to anyone's expectations. As a result, they tend to procrastinate, set unrealistic goals, or continually try to please others. With the positive, no-nonsense strategies offered in When Your Best Isn't Good Enough, readers can raise their low self-perception and overcome these feelings of rejection and inadequacy. Writing in his well-known, upbeat style, Dr. Kevin Leman helps those who struggle with self-doubt...
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