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SEPTEMBER, 2021

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For the first time, Charles Dickens’s classic work is a heartwarming, mixed-media special edition complete with charming Victorian English–inspired watercolor paintings, decorative hand-lettering, vintage imagery, and space for journaling and reflection. As you read and connect with this unique, artfully-designed Visual Journey, its pages become a reminder that Christmas should be a time of goodwill to everybody―both the Cratchits and the Scrooges of the world! The high-spirited, generous-hearted Dickens reminds readers that wealth does not make Christmas happy, and that poverty and isolation need not make if miserable. Since its publication in 1843, A Christmas Carol has inspired millions of people to have compassion and love for the poor, the lonely, and the marginalized.

This special Visual Journey edition is accented by 80 full-color paintings, engravings, and hand-lettered quotes. Additional stories in this collection include “The Gift of the Magi” (O. Henry), “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” (Arthur Conan Doyle), “The Louis d’Or” (François Coppée), and “The Torn Cloak” (Maxime du Camp).

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The Dog Who Came To Christmas This collection of true, feelgood holiday stories celebrates the gift of dogs. It's the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite canine companion. It also makes a heartfelt gift for dog-loving friends.

Contributors include Lauraine Snelling, Melody Carlson, Amy Shojai, and many more.

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Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal.

Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world.

You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges.

Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.

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Timeless Hymns for Family Worship Bringing Gospel-Centered Moments into Your Home

Bestselling author Joni Eareckson Tada invites families to rediscover some of the Christian faith’s most beloved songs and draws out powerful truths from the music that has inspired generations of believers.

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Long before Joni Eareckson Tada’s life was changed forever by a diving accident when she was 17, she was finding comfort and strength in classic hymns, including “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” and “How Great Thou Art.” Now Joni shares these and other timeless favorites with your family, complete with a devotion and some historical background for each hymn.

Experience anew God’s love, hope, and peace as you worship and praise Him together and introduce your children to the rich spiritual legacy contained in these timeless Christian anthems.

Life-Giving Inspiration from a Rustic Countryside

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Near the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, tucked deep in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, sits a beautiful mountainside farm. Established in the 1940’s, this breathtaking getaway serves as the backdrop for Farmhouse Retreat, a collection of meaningful reflections that will help you escape life’s stresses and find rest and peace in the arms of God. Stunning imagery and DIY articles about canning, baking bread, foraging for décor, and other country pleasures will also let you experience the charm and daily workings of a real-life farm. Farmhouse Retreat invites you to surround yourself with the majesty of God’s creation as you wrap yourself in the wonderful, eternal truths of Scripture.

What are you waiting for? It’s time to sit back, put up your feet, and breathe some fresh mountain air.

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STILTE The Dutch Art of Quietude

We long for moments we can slow down and be still.

Our days are often filled with too much noise, anxiety, and confusion. What do you do when your life isn’t what you expected it to be? What can you do to slow it all down? Stilte encourages readers to focus on stillness and literal silence, creating space for moments of peace.

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Captivating retelling of the nativity story. Great Christmas gift for kids who love to read.

What if you were visited by an angel one night who told you that you were to give birth to the Son of God? How would you feel? What might you think?

Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and The Light tells the stories of Mary, Joseph and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas. Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12.

Readers will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened and why it is so amazing for us today.

With 25 chapters, readers may choose to read a chapter a day during Advent.

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"Founder of the She Is Free conference shows you how to navigate the complications inherent in female friendship, empowering you to face yourself with honesty so that you can truly connect with other women, genuinely cheer them on, and live out your purposes-together"--

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g n i f y o a r P EMILY r Discover the incredible true story of Emily Whitehead, the first child to receive CAR-T cell treatment for her leukemia -- and learn how her family's faith journey guided them in the fight for her life.

When their five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Tom and Kari Whitehead's world was shattered. They vowed to do whatever it took to help their daughter, and as they made decisions about how to best treat her, Tom found his faith coming to him in "whispers," guiding his decisions and keeping his hope alive, while Kari placed great faith in science and the doctors surrounding her little girl. But as Emily's condition continued to worsen, they both prayed for a miracle.

Then, their miracle arrived, in the form of an experimental treatment called CAR-T cell therapy that, against all odds, saved Emily's life.

Because of Emily's miraculous recovery, this treatment is now used widely to treat cancer and has gone on to save hundreds of lives and promises to help thousands more. For all the acclaim and attention this important new approach to treating cancer has received, few know the full story of all it took to make this miracle happen.

In Praying for Emily, the Whiteheads share their story, recounting the belief, resilience, and support that got them through the most difficult time of their lives.

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"Provides an honest account of the ways LGBTQ people experience discrimination in the church, helping Christians grapple with hard realities and empowering churches across the theological spectrum to navigate better paths forward" 9781587434839

The Vanishing reveals the plight and possible extinction of Christian communities across Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Palestine after 2,000 years in their historical homeland.

Some of the countries that first nurtured and characterized Christianity - along the North African Coast, on the Euphrates and across the Middle East and Arabia - are the ones in which it is likely to first go extinct. Christians are already vanishing.

We are past the tipping point, now tilted toward the end of Christianity in its historical homeland. Christians have fled the lands where their prophets wandered, where Jesus Christ preached, where the great Doctors and hierarchs of the early church established the doctrinal norms that would last millennia.

From Syria to Egypt, the cities of northern Iraq to the Gaza Strip, ancient communities, the birthplaces of prophets and saints, are losing any living connection to the religion that once was such a characteristic feature of their social and cultural lives.

In The Vanishing, Janine di Giovanni has combined astonishing journalistic work to discover the last traces of small, hardy communities that have become wisely fearful of outsiders and where ancient rituals are quietly preserved amid 360 degree threats. Di Giovanni's riveting personal stories and her conception of faith and hope are intertwined throughout the chapters. The book is a unique act of pre-archeology: the last chance to visit the living religion before all that will be left are the stones of the past.

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Restore your faith in love and family with one Army wife's courageous story of how she helped her husband recuperate from losing both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan.

Paige received the phone call that every military wife prays will never come. Her husband, Army Sergeant Josh Wetzel, stepped on an improvised explosive device while patrolling in Afghanistan. The blast resulted in the immediate loss of his legs. His survival was uncertain, and in the days to come, this traumatic incident began an unbelievable journey of faith for them as a couple.

Paige's vulnerability as she struggles physically, emotionally, and spiritually, will remind you of the power of commitment and love in the face of adversity. You will discover the bravery and grit of a woman who stood behind the battle lines but faced a battle of her own to save her marriage and her family. As a military wife, Paige had to come to terms with the priorities of the military: God, Country, and then Family.

9781546034490 On May 31, 2012, I was in my Tacoma, Washington, apartment getting ready for work around 6:30 a.m. Suddenly, I got a phone call from a number I did not recognize. Immediately my heart sank. Since we had moved to a new place, I got calls from random numbers all the time, but not at 6:30 a.m. If it’s something important, they will leave a voice mail.... [Voice mail chimes.]

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Mrs. Wetzel this is Sgt. 1st Class with the Department of the Army. Please return my call. It’s regarding your husband.

I was sitting on the floor before the message was done playing. Sliding down the wall, I thought only two things: Well, this is it. At least there isn’t an officer ringing the doorbell.

About the Authors PAIGE WETZEL is wife to double amputee Retired Army Sgt. Josh Wetzel, and they have two beautiful daughters. Paige served as the Director of Volleyball Operations for Auburn University for four years, where Josh is the Assistant Director of Digital Media.

JOSH WETZEL has been promoted to Sergeant, received the Purple Heart award, and officially retired from the Army to live civilian life with his family. The Wetzels remain active in the support of veterans, and they enjoy serving at their home church, Church of the Highlands, and promoting Auburn Athletics. The Wetzels live in Auburn, Alabama.

How God Turns Your Mess into His Message Have you ever thought your life is beyond repair? Perhaps you asked, “How could God possibly use my brokenness for good?”

We all tend to look for purpose in our pain. We are broken people living in a broken world. Depression, anxiety, hurting relationships, unmet expectations, and just that constant feeling of unease and discouragement make us question God, wondering if there is even a purpose to be found.

In Repurposed, Noe Garcia takes readers on a journey through Romans 8, which many have called “The Greatest Chapter in the Bible.” Noe shares his life story, including abuse, depression, and overwhelming hopelessness. He reveals how God has redeemed him, repaired his brokenness, and restored him to new life.

Whether your life is like Noe's was, or your brokenness looks different, this book will meet you where you are, and: Provide hope for your future.

Remind you of the promise that God is for you.

Lead you to surrender your brokenness to God. Help you see how God is using all things together for your good.

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INSIDE WAR From the Jungle to the Jordan

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Tony had mastered the art of hiding the frightened child, behind the mask of a fearless criminal.

Years later, exhausted from holding up that same weary disguise, he headed for Peru in pursuit of freedom and truth in sheer desperation.

Stumbling from bar to bar in hope of something, anything, Tony found a connection to take him to meet a shaman the following day. With a bottle of water in hand to nurse a significant hangover Tony boarded the cramped fishing boat

No amount of hard living could have prepared him for what he would be spiritually subjected to deep in the Amazon Jungle. He had opened himself up to the realms of the demonic through torturous Ayahuasca ceremonies.

When returning to London drenched in fear and darkness, suicide seemed to be the only escape from his vivid evil manifestations.

One night alone and frightened he experienced a vision which promised him a way out. But there was something he needed to do first before it could happen.

The God of the Garden

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There’s a strong biblical connection between people and trees. They both come from dirt. They’re both told to bear fruit. In fact, arboreal language is so often applied to humans that it’s easy to miss, whether we're talking about family trees, passing along our seed, cutting someone off like a branch, being rooted to a place, or bearing the fruit of the Spirit. It’s hard to deny that trees mean something, theologically speaking.

This book is in many ways a memoir, but it’s also an attempt to wake up the reader to the glory of God shining through his creation. One of his first commands to Adam and Eve was to “work and keep” the garden (Genesis 2:15). Award-winning author and songwriter Andrew Peterson, being as honest as possible, seeks to give glory to God by spreading out his roots and raising his branches, trusting that by reading his story, you’ll encounter yours.

Hopefully, you’ll see that the God of the Garden is and has always been present, working and keeping what he loves.

Sometimes he plants, sometimes he prunes, but in his goodness he intends to reap a harvest of righteousness.

The Only Authorized Biography Wherever Kathryn Kuhlman went, people who once thought miracles impossible learned to believe in miracles.

Before she died, she asked that only Jamie Buckingham be allowed to write her official biography-withholding nothing. Here, then, is the story, not of a plaster saint, but of a very human woman-of marriage and divorce, of betrayal within her own staff, of the shadowy events that surrounded her death. It is the story of Kathryn Kuhlman that few knew, as she wanted it told-all of it. It is the story of the redhead from Missouri who became the foremost woman evangelist of the 20th century.

Enhanced with personal photographs from Kathryn's family album, illustrating her life story.

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Global conflicts, civil unrest, fallen leaders, health crises, financial meltdowns―the world is ripe with strife. When we face unexpected personal crises or when society around us seems to be collapsing, we wonder: Why is this happening? Can God be trusted?

Who can I trust to help me follow Jesus through this current crisis?

When the Universe Cracks is a sweeping, multifaceted look at the role of crisis in the life of faith from an esteemed gathering of pastors, faith leaders, and experts. You’ll find honest and realistic reflections to help you navigate a present trouble or anticipate changes. Inspired by a global pandemic, these writers examine the whole history of God’s people and offer a fresh perspective for every time the universe cracks.

Scholar and church leader Angie Ward facilitates this energizing and fascinating discussion. Thought leaders Jo Anne Lyon, Efrem Smith, Christine Jeske, D. A. Horton, Kyuboem Lee, Marshall Shelley, Matt Mikalatos, Sean Gladding, Catherine McNiel, and Lee Eclov each contributed a chapter.

When the Universe Cracks is the first in a series of Kingdom Conversations, books that bring together experts and faith leaders to address the most urgent and perplexing challenges of our time in resonant and redemptive ways for each of us and all of us.

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HELD

A Memoir from Cancer Survivor and Amputee

Melissa Eadie was first diagnosed with cancer at the tender age of 14. While her peers were experiencing high school, the latest trends, and youthful ambitions, Melissa became familiar with the four corners of her hospital room.

For the next 10+ years, "cancer," was a part of her everyday vocabulary.

Tragically, her second diagnosis at 19 resulted in the loss of her right leg. A two-time cancer survivor and above knee amputee, Melissa’s life is the definition of strength and perseverance, but she knows that victory includes the painful fight to the finish line.

Are you in the middle of a battle and experiencing the weight of loss or grief?

Do you feel alone in your suffering, without someone to guide you? More than just a memoir, Melissa walks you through her vulnerable, “diary” moments in the process of growth, grieving, and forgiveness. Melissa’s unbreakable passion will help you: Remember that loss does not need to define or destroy you.

Experience the reality that beauty can come from ashes and understand how loss inspires us to value our life in a profound way.

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Discover the indescribable peace that flows from our faith in the midst of crashing waves.

CHANGE HAS CHANGED Time for a Strategic Reset

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said change is the only constant in life.

But the world has experienced so much upheaval since January 2020 that change itself has changed! In business, the church, and nonprofits, leaders are being left in the dust as events and challenges speed by in a blur. The pace of change was accelerating before…but the pandemic pressed the pedal to the floor.

“We’re at an inflection point,” says leadership architect and change strategist Sam Chand. “The way things were isn’t the way things will be.”

In his new book Change Has Changed, Sam sets out to help leaders understand the evolving nature of change so that they can guide their organizations with wisdom and confidence.

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Resurrect beauty from the ashes of betrayal Wife and mother Cindy Beall's world was shattered when her beloved husband of nine years confessed his pornography addiction, numerous affairs, and the stunning news that another woman was pregnant with his child.

What could have been the end of a marriage instead became a testament to God's miraculous ability to restore broken hearts and damaged bonds. With the wisdom and healing she's gained in the twenty years that have passed since her husband's devastating revelation, Cindy shares her own experience as well as those of couples she's counselled. Drawing from her intimate knowledge of human pain and God's power, Cindy shows how you can... seek support, counseling, and prayer after deception has surfaced rebuild trust that's been eroded by infidelity, addiction, or other transgressions help your family heal from grief and reconcile with any long-term consequences rely on God to pursue forgiveness and move forward in new promises 9780736984720

Cindy's remarkable story, compassion, and grasp of God's Word will help you trust God with your heartache as you seek His hope and redemption.

stop chasing HAPPY You Were Made for More than Mere Happiness The world wants you to believe a person, product, or lifestyle can bring you fulfillment. Even as a Christian, it’s easy to fall for these empty promises and find yourself frustrated when they bring you to a dead end. So how can you experience soul-deep peace that endures beyond the sugar rush of earthly distractions?

In Stop Chasing Happy, bestselling author Phil Waldrep will help you find the meaning God wants for your life. As you examine the principles of Christlike joy, you’ll understand the incredible mission you share with every believer and the unique purpose God gave only to you. Meanwhile, you’ll learn habits you can use daily to brighten your outlook and uplift your spirit.

For anyone feeling beat up and burned out, Stop Chasing Happy is a guidebook to living the life of intention and hope God created you to have. Get ready to get past the cultural obsession with fleeting happiness and start seeking the satisfaction that lasts forever.

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Growing the Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be Being a good mom isn't about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective.

Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be.

Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you'll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.

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When the world's problems loom large and your ordinary life stretches you thin, it is still possible to be a difference-maker--one small, intentional, extravagant act of kindness at a time.

Rather than telling you to do more, The Simple Difference shows you how to see more: more of the people in front of you, more of God's lavish love for you, more of his power within you. The Simple Difference will help you - stop getting buried in busyness and distraction and discover countless opportunities for impact right where you are - remove your perceived limitations and learn to see that your "not-enough" is exactly what the world needs - discard expectations of what it takes to make a difference and delight in the lifechanging power of simple kindness The Simple Difference isn't about totally changing the course of your life; it's about letting God change you and work through you in the midst of your ordinary days. To say, As I go on my way, Lord, have your way with me. Be a part of The Simple Difference movement--your life and the world will never be the same.

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SWEET LIKE JASMINE

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This book will add years to your life, and life to your years!

Your personal odometer may be showing a bit of wear and tear: balding tires, dented fenders, body corrosion. You may be on the journey of being old, yet you're still alive and being renewed day by day. That's right! If you woke up this morning, God has something eternally important and purposeful for you to do or learn.

Through this humorous collection of “pep talks” for healthy aging you’ll discover how to . . .

Replace worry with thankfulness Embrace pain’s benefits Be a lifelong learner Experience great sex over sixty Enjoy the past but make new memories Turn your frown upside down Keep your curiosity kickin’ Pursue a passion passionately Get ready to recharge your batteries and “put the boom back into Baby Boomer” with a healthy dose of hope, joy, encouragement, and motivation for living life to its fullest.

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The Choice See the debate on abortion from a new perspective as a young conservative discusses the effects that modern culture and politics have had on both sides of the argument.

Danielle D'Souza Gill, in a pathbreaking new book, blows the lid off the abortion debate, which is radically different than it was when the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling of Roe v.

Wade in 1973. Technology has transformed the landscape and allowed people to see development in the womb. Ultrasound has rendered many old assumptions about abortion obsolete.

The Democratic Left has become radicalized on abortion. It is no longer a necessary evil, but a positive good. Consequently, the Left has legitimized a form of mass killing in this country that dwarfs the deaths caused by cancer, smoking, homicide, terrorism, and war.

Writing with freshness, intelligence, and insight, Danielle explores the contours of the debate, taking into account new ideas, new technology, and new laws and putting forth a new vision for a lifeaffirming society.

In Socratic style, Danielle builds her case in response to the strongest contentions of the pro-choice camp. She engages their most powerful arguments head-on, carefully examines them, and then dismantles them. The result is a pro-life argument so persuasive that it will reach into the heart of the most hardened opponent.

While it is a heartbreaking book, it is in the end inspiring. No matter what you believe about abortion, this book will educate, astonish, and deeply move you. It may move you to a position different from what you now hold.

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Every January, many of us proclaim our word for the year, choosing something inspiring that will help us set our intention for the coming months.

But what would happen if rather than choosing one word for an entire year (because let's face it, some of us forget by March), we focused on one good word each day―one thought-provoking, spiritually relevant, and encouraging word that reveals the many lovely and delightful truths of who Jesus is in our lives?

One Good Word a Day, by the creators of the online community, The Ruth Experience, offers simple, but deeply spiritual meditations that will help readers linger on one word each day so they can identify and reflect on how Jesus as the Word influences their daily lives.

Jesus is more than one word. He offers us abundance, hope, peace, kindness, courage, mercy, and so much more. One Good Word a Day reminds readers that in Christ, we find all we need to live encouraged and uplifted every day.

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Dream

COME TRUE

Have you dreamed about doing something but don't know where to start? Or maybe you just need a little nudge (or a firm yet loving shove) to get you moving toward what God has in store for you.

Dream Come True shows you how to ditch the doubts, eliminate the excuses, and prevent the procrastination keeping you from achieving your greatest goals.

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You'll discover how God pours passion and vision into your life, and you'll find practical answers to that all-important question "What do I do next?" This interactive guide leads you on the path to pursuing what matters most to you and empowering you to identify and answer God's call on your life.

Dreams do come true when you partner with God to make them a reality. This book shows you how.

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The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced on an RV trip that Layla, Kevin, and their son, Steevenson, took to the ocean.

Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell in shallow water in the Santa Rosa Sound. Just as they decide to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels something move inside. Discovering the crab still living inside his perfect home, the boy is faced with a decision: Keep him or let him go.

Ultimately, he learns that sometimes true happiness comes from putting someone else's needs and happiness ahead of your own. This timeless story will resonate with children and adults alike, gently reminding us to put others first and focus on home.

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Zacchaeus ran as fast as his little legs could run, and climbed as high as his little arms could reach. Why? Because Jesus was coming!

Discover what happened next and how everything changed for Zacchaeus.

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Once there were two brothers. The little brother took his dad’s money and spent it all. He ended up so hungry that he wanted to eat pigs’ food. Yuck!

What happened when the little brother went home to his dad?

It’s almost Christmas, and something strange is happening in Jollytown: manger scenes, decorations, and gifts are missing, and holiday cheer is quickly turning into utter chaos! The evil Dr. Zorb, armed with crooked candy cane devices that cause people to forget Christmas, has snuck in unnoticed.

Is this the end of Christmas?

In the outer reaches of the galaxy, Captain Zepto and the Light Brigade learn of Zorb’s evil scheme, and set off to save the season. Do they have what it takes to bring joy back to Jollytown? Is this the last chance And what will happen to the holiday fruitcake?

Time is running out! Come along with Zepto and the crew as they race to stop Dr. Zorb’s scheme to cancel Christmas!

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Sammy the saguaro cactus is stuck―sticky stuck in the ground with no way to move, run, or roam. Snake can slither. Hawk can soar.

Jackrabbit can hop. But Sammy? He must stay rooted in one spot. This makes Sammy sad, and he begins to wish he could be more like his friends and less like himself.

But could there be a reason Sammy is stuck in one place? Did God make him this way on purpose? In this fun, rhyming board book for children ages 2-6, Sammy discovers that God made him sticky stuck so that he can help many of his friends in his desert community.

The message of God Made You to Be You is so important for children: God made you unique and for a reason. So be brave and be yourself!

Instead of comparing yourself to others, be the person God made you to be, and do what God created you to do. Only then will you find true joy!

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Fans will learn how the Last Chance Detectives club was formed in Canyon Quest, the prequel to the Last Chance Detectives series. When Mike Fowler and his mom move to the dilapidated small town of Ambrosia in the Arizona desert, he is still agonizing over the loss/disappearance of his dad in the Gulf War. Determined to ferret out the truth about his dad's fate, Mike begins studying books on detective work. As a mystery crops up in Ambrosia, Mike is drawn into the case and, in the process of solving it, comes to know Ben Jones, Wynona Whitefeather, and Spence Martin. Their success together in this adventure leads them to form―at the book's conclusion―the Last Chance Detectives.

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Winnie, Ben, and Spence have just found Mike’s compass in the dirt at an old abandoned motel in town. And worse, the empty getaway car from yesterday’s bank robbery is sitting in the motel’s courtyard.

The Last Chance Detectives launch a desperate search for one of their own―but it’s a race against time, and the odds are against them.

A manhunt . . . the figure of a winged jaguar . . . flames in the desert sky . . . and a trail of clues lead out into the barren, unforgiving wilderness known as Fire Lake.

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At the edge of a small desert town, where a B-17 sits next to an old diner, a mystery has begun to unfold. At first it was just a strange voice on an old radio. Then there’s a robbery at the Ambrosia cultural museum―priceless Aztec relics are stolen. And Ben has an encounter in the desert that can only be described as out-of-this-world. When mystery lights begin to appear in Navajo Mesa, the local sheriff grows strangely silent about it all.

Memories of Mike’s dad resurface when a space shuttle mission goes bad and the family of the pilot witness the shocking disaster in the desert skies above Ambrosia. Will Mike ever discover the truth about his dad’s plane crash in the Middle East? Why won’t God answer his prayers?

Soon another mystery unfolds as reports of strange and frightening apparitions filter in from the desert, along with smoky green fog.

Could aliens and enemy soldiers both be attacking Ambrosia?

But four everyday kids who call themselves the Last Chance Detectives have decided to investigate. Little do they know they are being drawn into a serious plot with international consequences.

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It travels only at night. It stands three feet taller than the average human. It wields incredible strength. It’s been called Sasquatch, Yeti, Orange Eyes, Mud Monster . . . Bigfoot . . . and the people of Ambrosia believe it’s only a legend. Until now!

Long, coarse strands of animal hair the vet can’t identify . . . old Silas’s wild story . . . metal doors ripped apart by powerful claws . . . terrorized campers . . . and in the middle of it all, a dog named Jake, who captures a place in Mike’s heart.

Legend of the Desert Bigfoot plunges Mike, Ben, Winnie, and Spence into a mystery they never could have imagined.

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Mike, Winnie, Ben, and Spence investigate at an abandoned military base―only to discover that their greatest fears await them.

Celebrate the meaning and traditions of the most wonderful time of the year with the most festive book available, Christmas Ideals.

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This cozy compilation has something for every moment and mood of the holiday season--from poetry about the Yuletide sparkle in children's eyes to the biblical story of Christmas; from joyous gatherings to quiet moments of reflection.

Each color-packed page of this edition pairs lovely artwork and photography with seasonal poetry and quotations, essays, Bible excerpts, and recipes. Perfect for reading in one sitting or savoring throughout the season, this beautiful softcover book will bring the joy of Christmas to hearts and homes.