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Athan Teddy Bear Exclusively Ours Presenting Athan: The softest, cuddliest bear you’ll ever meet. His scarf reads, “Jesus, Light of the World.” 12” tall and imported.

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season Necklace Exclusively Ours Necklace features three charms with one that proclaims, “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” 18” chain. While supplies last.

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Candlelight Christmas Exclusively Ours Create a warm yuletide atmosphere in your home.

Features solo piano renditions of Christmas favorites. While supplies last.

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Christmas music favorites

It’s A Wonderful Christmas

NEW O Holy Night

Michael W. Smith

Sara Groves

A warm Christmas treat for fans of Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan, featuring four original songs along with traditional favorites.

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Nine original songs and one standard come to life with a 67-piece orchestra, making Smitty’s latest Christmas album a musthave for the holidays.

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NEW Christmas Offerings Third Day

A unique Christmas worship experience! CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS CD and DVD feature Christmas classics and new songs to honor our Lord’s arrival on Earth.

CD or DVD $13.99

NEW The Dawn Of Grace Sixpence None The Richer

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Best known for their hit singles Kiss Me and There She Goes, Sixpence is back with their first full-length Christmas album.

CD $15.98

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NEW This Glorious Christmas Annie Moses Band

With influences from rural Oklahoma to the halls of Juilliard, the Moses’ family blends classical, jazz, folk and pop for a unique Christmas treat.

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Gifts they’ll love to receive

Love, Peace, Joy Reed Diffuser Fill your home with a delightful aroma of apple cider with this safe alternative to candles. Other fragrances available.

Value Price $19.99

Expressions of Faith Tabletop Cross Put your faith on the table. This ornate design is crafted from durable resin.

12” tall.

Value Price $15.99

Wall Clock It’s time to make a statement in your home. Large 17” wall clock features the words of Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

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NEW The Purpose of Christmas Rick Warren

Take a journey with the best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life through the infinite meaning and simple purpose of Christmas.

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Share Christ this Christmas Ideas for sharing your faith

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• Add them to your cookie baskets • Tie them on top of gifts • Give them to teachers, your hairstylist, mail carrier and others NEW Why a Star?

Bodie and Brock Thoene

Exclusively Ours Explore the mystery, meaning and message of the Star of Bethlehem. Includes a clear presentation of the Gospel. While supplies last.

Soft cover $3.99 Case of 24 only $2.99 per book 10 cases only $1.99 per book

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Why the Universe Is the Way It Is

Jesus Take the Wheel

Hugh Ross

Stuart Migdon

Ever wonder how the universe came to be?

Astronomer Dr. Hugh Ross shares what he’s learned on this topic via his research and the Bible.

Hard cover $17.99

Learn how to yield your life fully to Jesus, but fasten your seat belt and get ready for Him to do a transforming work in you…starting today!

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You Were Made for More

What’s So Great About Christianity

Jim Cymbala

Whether you’re comfortable or discontent with your current occupation, find out how to use your talents for God’s highest glory.

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Dinesh D’Souza

Dinesh D’Souza responds head-on to the anti-God arguments of prominent atheists and defeats them on their own terms.

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God’s Prayer Book

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Stitching the Gospels into one seamless story, Eyewitness helps put the story of Jesus into perspective. A great gift for seekers!

Two-Tone Leather Gift Edition $24.95

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Ben Patterson

The psalms open a divine window on prayer. These meditations on more than 75 psalms will deepen your communication with God. Soft cover $14.99

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From the popular TV show Jon & Kate Plus 8

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Jon & Kate Plus 8 The hit TLC series chronicles the daily adventures of life with 6year-old twins and toddler sextuplets. DVD includes seasons 1 & 2.

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Quiet Strength Tony Dungy

Coach Dungy’s book and DVD tackle topics such as dealing with disappointment, controlling anger and attaining true significance.

Soft cover $14.99 DVD $19.99

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NEW Multiple Blessings Jon & Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson

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When you’ve got eight kids, every day is a new challenge.

Jon and Kate’s story is first and foremost a story of trusting God in spite of emotional, social and physical exhaustion.

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As seen in the movie Fireproof

Billy

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William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham

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The remarkable true story of a young Billy Graham and his best friend who walked away from the faith. Features photos from the movie Billy throughout.

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Cast of Characters Max Lucado

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For everyone who feels average—discover the power of God working through the “heroes” of the Bible…people just like you.

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Designed to strengthen all marriages, The Love Dare is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love.

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The Jesus I Never Knew

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Philip Yancey

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Give a new study Bible

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Thompson Chain-Reference Study Bible, KJV Follow a subject, person, place or idea from cover to cover with this unique study system. More than 8,000 topic and theme references.

Also available in NIV black bonded leather.

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NEW NLT Study Bible Filled with fresh insight, easy-to-read text and illuminating study notes, the new NLT Study Bible is the Truth made clear.

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Life Application Study Bible, NLT More than 10,000 life application notes paired with the New Living Translation for a superb study experience. Also available in dark brown/ twilight blue.

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NEW NIV Study Bible, Revised and Updated The No. 1 study Bible in the NIV translation has been refreshed with updates to the over 20,000 in-text study notes and a library of study resources at your fingertips.

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Standard Full Color Bible, NIV Gain a deeper understanding of the themes in the Bible with a simplified approach that features color-coded categories for quick identification.

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NEW ESV Study Bible Created by 95 Bible scholars and teachers, this comprehensive study Bible will help you understand Scripture in a deeper way.

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NEW Chronological Study Bible, NKJV It’s the only study Bible that presents Scripture in the order events occurred, plus notes and articles to help you connect to Bible history and culture.

Hard cover $44.99

• Running Timeline: Keep track of when events occur • Full-Color Photos: Images of real people and places • Chronological Text: Scripture reorganized in the order events happened

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Come in and browse our full selection of Bibles for kids, teens and everyone on your list.

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The Voice New Testament A new generation speaks. The first-ever complete New Testament in The Voice translation will engage postmodern readers in the timeless truth of Scripture.

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QuickVerse Bible Study Software Exclusively Ours Now for Mac or PC! Our exclusive edition of QuickVerse includes top reference materials along with exclusive books Standing Firm and Books that Change Lives.

CD-ROM $49.99

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PC Study Bible Version 5 Complete Reference Library Quickly find everything on the verse or topic you’re studying with multiple Bible translations, commentaries, helps and other bonus content. Also available PC Study Bible Version 5 Complete Reference Library.

CD-ROM $124.95

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$ 99 New Women’s Devotional Bible, NIV Enjoy an enriching year of candid and practical devotional readings written by wonderful women of faith.

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Life Principles Daily Bible Charles F. Stanley

Learn the life principles that lead to a mature Christian experience. Dr. Stanley’s teachings are paired with Scripture and arranged in 365 portions for a year of devotions.

Soft cover $19.99

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The One Year Bible Second Edition, NLT Your goal: To read God’s Word daily in a year. This Bible makes it easy by dividing the entire Bible into 365 portions you can read in just 15 minutes a day.

Soft cover $18.99

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One Year Bible for Women, NLT Read through the entire Bible in one unforgettable year, with wise words and encouraging special features for women throughout.

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The Daily Bible® Devotional F. LaGard Smith

Verses in chronological order serve as the inspiration for 365 original devotional readings to stir your faith.

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Journals Record devotional thoughts, sermon notes and observations about daily life.

Journals are lined and feature Scripture and an encouraging word for each entry.

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Jesus Calling Sarah Young

Bring Jesus’ story close to your soul through 365 daily readings.

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The Love As A Way of Life Devotional

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Hard cover $9.97

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Gary Chapman and Elisa Stanford

From the author of The Five Love Languages—a powerful plan for wholelife happiness with love at the center of everything you do.

Hard cover $13.99

Women of the Bible

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Ann Spangler and Jean E. Syswerda

Experiencing God Day By Day

Learn about a different woman of the Bible each week for one year, studying five aspects of her contributions to God’s Kingdom.

Hard cover $19.99

Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby

Focus your mind on God’s presence in your life. This 365-day devotional will help you experience Him in a fresh way.

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Mom’s Birthday

John and Mary’s Anniversary

Lisa’s Birthday

Wall Calendars DaySpring

*Retail value $7.99.

Excludes the 18-month planner. While supplies last.

Daily Joys Perpetual Calendar Remember special dates from year to year.

Whatever style you have in mind, you’re bound to find a calendar or planner for everyone on your list.

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NEW Every Now & Then Karen Kingsbury

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Years of bad choices have created a heartbreaking distance between Annie and her son. Can they bridge the divide amidst tragedy?

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Find out whose Amish longings are satisfied—and whose remain unsatisfied—in book three of The Courtship of Nellie Fisher series.

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L.A. Sheriff Deputy Alex Brady is a crime fighter facing his ultimate test: Will he have the courage to open his heart and love again?

Soft cover 14.99

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Sinner Ted Dekker

When a new law classifies religious speech as hate speech, the stage is set for a showdown not seen since the times of the early church.

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Give the gift they’re sure to love…a gift card!

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Pendants Share your faith with the latest pendants from Bob Siemon.

A. Flared Cross 24” pewter chain Value Price $14.99 B. Small Nail Cross 30” chain Value Price $14.99 C. Textured Wrap Cross 20” silver chain Value Price $49.00

Light Your World Bracelet Exclusively Ours A disc charm reminds wearers and observers to “Light Your World.” 7.5” long with easy-fasten clasp. While supplies last.

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Faith-building gifts for kids

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Candle Bible for Toddlers Written especially for toddlers, this book is full of colorfully illustrated Bible stories.

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Children’s Illustrated Bible Chock-full of full-color illustrations, this 498-page Bible will acquaint children with God’s love letter to them.

Hard cover $16.99

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God Gave Us Christmas Lisa Tawn Bergren

An inquisitive little polar bear and his mom set out on an expedition to find God and ask Him how He invented Christmas.

Hard cover $9.99

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Know Him Baby Apparel Darling apparel for the little ones on your list! Choose from onesie, T-shirt or ribbed shirt.

Sizes 12M to 4T. $12.99 to $16.99

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Mix and Match Christmas Children can interact with the Christmas story as they play with and read this cheerfully illustrated mix-andmatch book.

Board Book $13.99

VeggieTales: Holiday Pack Celebrate Christmas with the VeggieTales! A fresh Veggie tray packed with two great shows and two music CDs at one low price.

2-DVD & 2-CD Set $24.99

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“I like G.P. Taylor’s writing because it draws you in and you can’t get out of it!”

Audrey, 9 years old

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NEW The Dopple Ganger Chronicles: The First Escape • G.P. Taylor Follow the adventures of three orphans in a brand-new “illustra-novella” series that’s part book, part graphic novel.

Hard cover $19.99

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Heavenly Harmony Gold Sing, record, share! Up to four players can sing together in this fast-action karaoke PC game. Includes one USB mic and 40 songs from top Christian artists.

Karaoke Game with USB Mic $49.95

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Left Behind: Tribulation Forces Lead the Tribulation Force through the streets of New York on a quest to defeat the antichrist in this actionpacked strategy game.

PC CD-ROM $29.99

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1 John 1:7

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Movies minus garbage DVD Player with ClearPlay Filtering Take control of the entertainment in your home. Simply insert a regular DVD and the customizable ClearPlay digital filters automatically present the movie without objectionable content. Receive a FREE 30-day subscription to the latest movie filters ($7.95 value).

Value Price $79.99

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NEW The Note When a plane crashes before Christmas, an advice columnist discovers a note from one of the passengers in a powerful story that will touch your heart.

DVD $24.98

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Amazing Grace DVD $29.98

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Apocalypse Boxed Set Millions of people have vanished while one man rises to rule the entire world.

Is it the dawn of a new era or the prophesied end of time?

4-DVD Set $27.98

Left Behind Trilogy All three Left Behind films are now available in one package, plus a bonus disc featuring a docudrama that examines the prophesied return of Christ.

4-DVD Set $24.98

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Matthew 5:16

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Saving Sarah Cain DVD $22.98

Her Best Move DVD $22.98

Ace of Hearts DVD $26.98

One Night with the King DVD $29.98

2 for $25 DVD SALE

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The Ultimate Gift DVD $19.98

Luther DVD $14.98

Moondance Alexander DVD $26.98

The Final Inquiry DVD $26.98

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NEW Speaking Louder than Before

Adore: Crown Him with Many Crowns Exclusively Ours CD $9.99

Jeremy Camp

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Jeremy Camp rocks the message of Jesus’ love loud and clear on his latest album featuring the title track, Speaking Louder than Before.

CD $13.99

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RE:fresh: Near to the Heart of God Exclusively Ours CD $13.99

Smooth: Our Love Is Here To Stay Exclusively Ours CD $10.98

ArtistSelect: Jeremy Camp Exclusively Ours Hear the songs that have influenced Jeremy Camp most.

Includes an exclusive interview.

Available only at our stores!

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The biggest hits right now…

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Worship

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NEW A New Hallelujah

Hail to the King

Michael W. Smith

Hillsong London

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Alternative

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Various Artists

CD $13.99

2-CD set $14.99

Hello Love Chris Tomlin

CD $13.99 Not final cover

Lost in the Sound of Separation

Save Me From Myself

Underoath

Brian Head Welch

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Bebo Norman

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NEW 45 Days & One Night Demon Hunter

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The Best Yet Switchfoot

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Christmas SALE

20 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis

Step through the wardrobe anytime! The blockbuster movie features deleted scenes, commentaries and much more.

Widescreen DVD $19.99

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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Movie Tie-in Set C.S. Lewis

It’s the entire Chronicles of Narnia collection, featuring images from the movie and chapter opener artwork.

7-Soft cover Boxed Set $45.00

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® DISNEY/WALDEN, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, NARNIA and all book titles, characters and locales original thereto are trademarks and are used with permission.

NEW The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Denied his rightful throne, Prince Caspian gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king.

Also available in a 3-DVD Special Edition.

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