Parable 2011 August Catalog

Equipping

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NEW More Than Ordinary Doug Sherman with Terra McDaniel

Enjoy your life with God through an ever-expanding view of His love and power day by day.

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Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. Walk away from fear, anxiety and insecurity and into the light of faith in God’s power and love.

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NEW Invitations from God Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

Be healed, restored and shaped by recognizing and accepting God’s invitations. Because what you say yes or no to will form the terrain of your future.

Soft cover $15.00

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NEW Who Is the Antichrist?

Mark Hitchcock

Separate Biblical fact from human speculation through this fascinating Q & A tour of all the Bible’s key passages about the Antichrist—and what this means for your life today.

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The Promise of Hope

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NEW When All Hail Breaks Loose

Edward Grinnan

Pat Day

The editor-in-chief of “Guideposts” magazine says your life really can be transformed. He shares how people’s true stories of hope saved his life from the grip of addiction and depression.

Hard cover $19.99

Are you barely hanging on in a fierce life storm? These practical strategies and the reassurance that God is near will help you not merely survive, but thrive.

Soft cover $12.00

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

Looking Towards Heaven

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He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

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Heaven is for Real Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

A young boy who emerges from life-saving surgery with stories of heaven and who he met there, shares the message that heaven is real, Jesus really loves children and a battle is coming.

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The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven Kevin & Alex Malarkey

After the passing of their son, the Berger’s sought God for answers.

Take heart from their personal studies on Heaven, grief, living each day and honoring your loved one’s legacy.

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Glimpse heaven through the eyes of six-year-old Alex who, in 2004, awoke from a two-month coma with an incredible story detailing events of the accident, heaven and meeting Jesus.

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Jesus Calling for Kids Sarah Young

Kids and tweens will hear Jesus speaking to their hearts in a language they can relate to in these 365 daily devotionals based on Sarah’s original book Jesus Calling.

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Jesus Calling Sarah Young

Jesus is in EVERY moment.

Do you know how to see him? Find out through 180 topical devotions by missionary Sarah Young.

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Study Men of Faith With John Piper The Swans are Not Silent Series Recapture the wonder of God in this study of influential, yet flawed, pillars of faith from John Bunyan to William Wilberforce. Through their strengths and struggles we can learn how to live better today.

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John Piper, pastor, author, theologian and speaker.

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The Legacy of Sovereign Joy

The Hidden Smile of God

The Roots of Endurance

Contending for Our All

Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ

John Piper

John Piper

John Piper

John Piper

John Piper

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Confronting the New Atheism

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NEW Why God Won’t Go Away

Peter Hitchens

Alister McGrath

Peter Hitchens, brother of prominent atheist Christopher Hitchens, chronicles his journey from disbelief to faith and makes the case against fashionable atheism.

Hard cover $22.99

What is the “new atheism” spewed from prominent God-opposers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens? Learn how to challenge it on its own merits and claims.

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Is God Just a Human Invention?

Sean McDowell & Jonathan Morrow

Make up your own mind about God after considering the real evidence.

Each major argument of “The New Atheists” is answered in a balanced, thorough and easy-to-understand way.

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NEW Dig Deeper Nigel Beynon & Andrew Sach

NEW Life’s Biggest Questions

Get to the bottom of any Bible passage and discover its intended meaning with these sixteen Bible-reading “tools.” The easy-to-read format makes it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Bible.

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Erik Thoennes

People have always asked the same questions. If you aren’t really sure what you believe or want to solidify the foundation of your faith, this concise book will lead you to investigate the truth for yourself.

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NEW Welcome to the Story Stephen J.Nichols

Nichols teaches believers not only how to read the Bible, but how to read it in a way that permeates their lives--reading, loving, and living God’s Word. A practical resource for young and new believers.

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NEW Counterfeit Gospels Trevin Wax

Deepen your love for the unchanging Gospel as you recognize counterfeit ways of thinking and speaking about the Good News within the church, that leave us so impoverished.

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NEW The Book That Made Your World Vishal Mangalwadi

Vishal Mangalwadi, an Indian philosopher, takes you on a fascinating historical journey through the last millennium, exploring why and how the Bible reformed Europe and shaped Western culture Hard cover $22.99

T Shirts 10% of profit for these shirts goes to support missions and non-profit organizations.

Black or Charcoal $18.99 each

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Beth Moore

Rediscover your God-given dignity and find freedom from the insecurity trap that plagues women.

Record your journey alongside guided questions, reflections and Scripture in the Devotional Journal and support and grow with one another using the Group Experience.

Hard cover $24.99

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NEW Devotional Journal Hard cover $19.99

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NEW Made to Crave Lysa TerKeurst

DVD Study

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Vanquish the power food holds over you. Women often overlook the missing spiritual link in their physical struggle for healthy eating. Learn to satisfy your deepest desire with God, not food.

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Are you a fan, an admirer or a true follower of Christ?

You’re invited to passionately live like the One and for the One who gave His all for you. Based on Kyle Idleman’s book, Not A Fan, this small group study challenges followers through six, 30-minute cinematic sessions. The pastor’s kit is specifically designed to help pastors lead a generation of non-fans.

Soft cover $14.99

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NEW Pastor’s Kit Follower’s Journal $9.95

Video Study DVD $24.99

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DVD Study

NEW Small Group Discipleship Study DVD $69.99

BIBLE STUDY

Parents and teens can study together!

NEW Study Guide Soft cover $6.99

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NEW Soul Surfer: Catching God’s Wave For Your Life Jeremy & Janna Jones

Based on the message of the movie, this inspirational book will encourage and challenge teens and pre-teens through the incredible example of gutsy, teen pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton.

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NEW Soul Surfer DVD-Based Study Kit Jeremy & Janna Jones

Inspired by the movie SOUL SURFER, this fourweek DVD study for all ages is about trusting God in the midst of challenges and embracing His plan for your life. Kit includes HEART OF A SOUL SURFER documentary, one study guide, leader’s guide and online resources. Soul Surfer Church Kit also available.

DVD-Based Study Kit Soft cover /DVD/CD $24.99

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All Scripture selections taken from the New International Version, 2011.

LESSONmaker 8 Adult Edition CD-Rom $49.95

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LESSONmaker 8 Complete Edition LESSONmaker takes the pressure out of preparing for Bible study lessons by letting you pull together customized Bible studies in a fraction of the time it takes to start from scratch.

CD-Rom $199.95

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Best-selling author, Francis Chan, delivers hard-hitting studies on topics often overlooked, yet imperative to true faith—like a healthy fear of a holy God and actually doing what Jesus says. Could this fear really be the beginning of wisdom? Could it ultimately lead you to the life that you were created to live?

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What the Bible Is All About Series Dr. Henrietta C. Mears

View the big picture from Genesis to Revelation in one NIV Bible commentary. Or, get more in depth with 12 study sessions on Creation to the Promised Land or the Gospels. Handbook also available in KJV.

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NEW NIV Edition Handbook Soft cover $17.99

NEW Founders of Our Faith Soft cover $9.99

NEW The Life of Jesus Soft cover $9.99

LifeChange Series Navigators

See for yourself what the Bible says—not what someone else thinks it says—and develop the skills to dig deeper in God’s Word. Includes 22 lessons and discussion questions.

Soft cover $9.99 each

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“The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.”

A LifeGuide Bible Study Topical Series LifeGuide inductive-style Bible studies prompt small group discussion and action from applicable questions. Choose from more than 90 Old and New Testament studies, all in a convenient workbook format.

Soft cover $8.00 each

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DVD Based Bible Study Leader Packs Teach about cults and religion, Biblical feasts and holidays, and even the End Times, without being an expert. These six-session study DVDs come with PDF resources including a leader’s guide. Participant’s guides also available.

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NEW GodQuest Series Sean McDowell & Stan Jantz

Discover powerful truths and evidence for the existence of God, truth of the Bible and deity of Jesus, presented in an intriguing, understandable way. DVD studies include six sessions, one guidebook and downloadable leader’s guide. Soft cover Guidebooks also available.

Soft cover $14.99 DVD-Based Study $24.99 DVD-Based Study Teen Edition $24.99 We’re locally owned and operated.

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Get answers to the basic questions of life and discover the life Jesus wants you to live.

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NEW A Life Worth Living & Searching Issues Uncover the new you and how to live a full Christian life and address seven of life’s toughest questions.

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The Strongest Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, KJV

The Strongest NIV Exhaustive Concordance

The New Matthew Henry Commentary

James Strong, LL.D., S.T.D.

Edward W. Goodrick & John R. Kohlenberger III

Matthew Henry

Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words

Hard cover $29.99

William D. Mounce

Hard cover $34.99

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John H. Walton and Mark L. Strauss

Moisés Silva

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Halley’s Bible Handbook, KJV Large Print Henry H. Halley

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NEW Small Groups with Purpose

Mary Lou Redding

Steve Gladen

Do you struggle with knowing how to pray? So did Jesus’ disciples. Find out his response in this six-week study of the model prayer.

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The pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church walks church leaders through the most commonly asked questions to develop their own small group strategy.

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Zondervan Handbook to the Bible Updated Soft cover $29.99

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The Essential Bible Companion Soft cover $14.99

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Standard Lesson Commentary 2011-2012 It’s like a Bible commentary and Bible study in one!

Newly updated, it provides 52 weeks of study with verse-by-verse explanations, relevant questions and more. KJV and NIV Large Print also available.

KJV or NIV Soft cover $16.99 each

Ask us about special bulk pricing!

BIBLES AND ACCESSORIES

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The Woman’s Study Bible, NKJV Designed to enrich a woman’s heart, mind and spirit with God’s Word, this study Bible includes articles from authors such as Anne Graham Lotz, Kathy Troccoli, Nancy Leigh DeMoss and many others.

Pink/Brown Leathersoft $69.99

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Now complete Old and New Testament!

Common English Bible Thinline This new, reliable translation—worked on by over 100 scholars— communicates naturally in common language. And now it’s thinner than 1” yet has generous nine-point type.

Soft cover $14.95

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Rose Then and Now Bible Maps Insert Now you can have an ultra-thin 44 full-color page Bible atlas in the back of any Bible you use. Includes eight plastic overlays. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”.

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

Butterscotch/Amber Leathersoft $69.99

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GoBible Voyager, NKJV Word of Promise New 2011 Voyager comes complete with NKJV Old and New Testaments, fully-dramatized audio from the Word of Promise! Plus, 3GB of space, rechargeable battery and voice menu for sight impaired.

MP3 $109.95

FREE Bible Tabs with purchase of Bible $29.97 or more

Majestic Bible Tabs Many styles to choose from. In-store only while supplies last.

Value price $3.99 to $4.99 each

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ESV Student Study Bible, Personal Size The ESV Study Bible combines recent evangelical scholarship with both readability and reliability. Includes a bonus audio Bible online and much more to explore on the website. Navy or Taupe TruTone also available.

Olive/Celtic Cross TruTone $64.99

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Life Application Study Bible, KJV Personal Size Easier-to-carry personal size! The Life Application Study Bible, one of the world’s best-selling study Bibles features more than 10,000 life application notes.

Brown/Pink TuTone $59.99

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NEW NIV Student Bible This popular Bible, famous for making Scripture youth-friendly for today’s young scholars, has thoughtful features written by Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford as well as the full NIV text.

Hard cover $34.99

NEW ESV Student Study Bible High school and college students looking to really dig deep will be thrilled with this most comprehensive, colorful and content-rich student Bible available today.

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NLT Study Bible The fruit of over forty Bible scholars, this study Bible features notes that bring out the full meaning of the text so you can understand the Bible more deeply than ever.

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Experience the Bible in a New Way Experience the Bible as one continuous story, revealing God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events arranged chronologically from Genesis to Revelation with selections from the New International Version and short transitions taking you from story to story. There is a version for everyone in the family.

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NEW The Story Hard cover $19.99

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NEW The Story for Children, a Storybook Bible Hard cover $19.99

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NEW The Heart of the Story Randy Frazee

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Open your eyes to God’s masterful design unfolding in the lives of Biblical characters and the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s.

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NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers, Revised Four million readers plus special in-text features equals one great value!

This completely updated Bible features compelling illustrations and activities perfect for ages 6-10.

Hard cover $27.99

NIV Adventure Bible Send kids on an exciting journey through God’s Word, meeting people, seeing places and learning about the Bible.

There’s a reason over 5 million copies have been sold!

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Adventure Bible Storybook Catherine DeVries

Kids four to seven will embark on an exciting adventure of discovery, imagination and suspense in the Bible’s main stories and themes.

Hard cover $16.99

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Adventure Bible Backsacks This versatile and sporty carrier made of durable nylon material, features a large pocket that fits the Adventure Bible.

Purple or Tan Backsack $14.99 each

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NEW My First Hands-On Bible, NLT My First Hands-On Bible uses the same experiencebased learning as the hot-selling Hands-On Bible, communicating God’s Word to three to six-year-olds in an active, understandable way.

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Hands-On Bible, NLT Updated Edition Teach like Jesus did with handson lessons and illustrations in the Hands-On-Bible. It’s jam-packed with experiences that get kids into the Bible and the Bible into kids. Great for family night.

Hard cover $24.99

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KIDS, TWEENS & TEENS

VeggieTales Fun

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VeggieTales

VeggieTales A fantastic Farm-living Princess deal on Veggie Poppyseed and pop star goodness!

Large, full-color, Vanna Banana pull a switcha-roo in this new Veggie 28 page books movie about how God with lessons on has uniquely and lovingly compassion, designed each of us. mercy, selfDVD $14.99 control and forgiveness.

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NEW VeggieTale Lunch and Lessons in a Box

NEW 25 Favorite Silly Songs!

VeggieTales

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The Veggies are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever!

Will they learn the importance of sharing the show in time to sing themselves silly?

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This insulated lunch box comes with four Veggie DVDs: Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?, Lyle the Kindly Viking, Rack, Shack & Benny and Josh and the Big Wall.

Value Price $29.99

Nothing could be kookier than this DVD boasting 25 of the funniest, the most favorite and the most sing-able silly songs from VeggieTales!

CD $6.99

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For Tweens and Teens NEW Song of the Ovulum Bryan Davis

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From the author of Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire series, Billy and Bonnie endure scientific experiments in a maximum security prison.

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NEW Graphically Illustrated Novels Young readers can revisit the stories of exiled Daniel in the Persian empire or the famous Pilgrim’s Progress allegory, now retold in an exciting graphic novel form.

Babylon Hard cover $17.95

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Pilgrim’s Progress Vol. 1 or 2 Soft cover $14.99

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Wear Your Witness

Inspirational T Shirts Stylish, ladies-cut bird T features the promise from Ezekiel 36:26. Black T has celtic crosses and “I am a dead man walking. Dead to sin walking away from the grave.”

100% cotton and imported.

Black T Shirt $13.99 Ladies Jersey T Shirt $17.99

Snap Button Watches Button on one of these snappy watches and be reminded of the cross every time you check the hour. These plastic watches are available in four colors.

Value price $16.99 each

Gray Cross/Wings Crinkle Nylon Bible Cover Winged cross Bible cover is made of crinkle nylon, includes an interior pocket and pen loop.“This Book Is Illegal” is made of microfiber, rubberprinted with pen loop and exterior pocket.

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Leather Bracelets Show your faith without saying a word when you wear these cool genuine leather bracelets with resin cross or fish attachments.

Value price $7.99 each

Illegal School Supplies “This Message is illegal in 53 countries.

Restricted Nations 40. Hostile Areas 13.” Choose the spiral notebook, comp notebook, pencil pouch or all three!

Spiral Notebook $2.49 Comp Notebook $2.99 Pencil Pouch $3.99

Faith Moves Mountains Pendants Keep a mustard seed close to your heart with one of these lead-free pewter pendants on a 22” cord.

Choose from “With faith, all is possible,” “Believe” or a cross in a heart design.

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TWEENS & TEENS

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The Message//REMIX New Testament Read and understand the Bible using the easiest-to-read format ever. This pocket-sized student Bible is perfect for backpacks or lockers and as an evangelism tool. Plus now you can plan your year with this new 2011 - 2012 THINK Student Planner.

Soft cover $9.99 Spiral-Bound Planner $5.99

Compact Camo Bibles, NLT Fashionable camo design makes it fun to carry your Bible wherever you go. Tough canvas cover and zipper closure protect the pages.

Green or Pink Canvas $24.99 each

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John 14:23 Girls or Guys Life Application Study Bibles, NLT Created especially for tweens ages 8 to 12, these fun, fresh Bibles presents God’s Word in a meaningful way.

Girls Glittery Grape Butterfly $29.97 Guys Onyx LeatherLike $39.99

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“Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’”

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NEW Metal Bible, NLTse Take this New Living Translation Bible dressed in protective metal armor wherever you go. Just a little bigger than 4” x 6”, it’s perfect for a pocket or backpack.

Diamond Plate $29.99

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NIV Teen Study Bible Teens will discover the eternal truths of God’s Word with this bestselling Bible. Study features on faith, friends, family and challenges show how to apply those truths to today.

Hard cover $29.99

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Especially for Teens

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Frenemies Hayley DiMarco

What’s a girl to do when your friends are doing mean and hurtful things— she’s your BFF one day but betrays you the next? Find out how to deal here.

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NEW Over It! Hayley & Michael DiMarco

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With empathy, tough love, Scripture and wit, the DiMarco’s show teens how to deal with emotional upheaval—from small mortifications to divorce or the death of a loved one.

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God Girl or God Guy Hayley DiMarco and Michael DiMarco

The DiMarco’s lead the way for teens to learn what it means to be a young man or woman of God in every area of life and apply God’s truth to real issues.

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NEW The Bare Facts Josh McDowell with Erin Davis

Bestselling author and speaker, Josh McDowell, believes that no question about sex is off limits and that knowledge, not ignorance, is the key to youthful purity and a fulfilling marriage.

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Dateable: Are You? Are They?

Justin Lookadoo and Hayley DiMarco

Justin and Hayley impart solid relationship guidance, answer “what boys/girls really want” questions and explain Biblical purity without sounding prissy.

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PRAYER AND PARENTING More than a million sold!

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The Power of a Praying® Wife

Stormie Omartian

Stormie inspires women to develop a deeper relationship with their husbands by praying for them. This encouraging resource is packed with practical advice.

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The Power of a Praying® Woman Deluxe Edition Women wanting a strong and fruitful prayer life will find this brand-new padded hardbound deluxe edition just what they’re looking for.

Hard cover $16.99

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NEW The Power of a Praying® Wife Devotional Stormie Omartian

Learn the skill of supporting your husband, yourself and your marriage in prayer through 100 brand-new thoughtful devotions, prayers.

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Making Children Mind without Losing Yours

Bob Waliszewski

Dr. Kevin Leman

With increasingly violent and sexual media content, it’s hard to know how to protect your kids without alienating them. Learn how to address these issues.

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Are you doing your best with poor results? Dr. Leman will show you how to get better results with less stress in this second edition.

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Have a New Kid by Friday Dr. Kevin Leman

Want a kid without the attitude?

Respected psychologist Kevin Leman will help you understand your kids and activate a fiveday plan to make a change.

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NEW It’s Your Kid, Not a Gerbil Dr. Kevin Leman

Stop spinning your wheels and put your energy into establishing strong character and a love for home and family that will serve your kids for a lifetime.

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JEWELRY AND GIFTS

Gifts that Inspire

Jewelry Makes a Great Gift You’ll find something beautiful to suit any occasion, style or gender in our stunning collection of jewelry. Pictured here are sterling silver and sterling silver 14K gold overlay jewelry.

Pricing Range From $24.95 to $45.95

Joy Classic Collection Candle Let it shine! The Fruit of the Spirit 6.5 oz.

Joy jar candle burns approximately 50 hours. Gift-boxed for easy gift-giving.

Fresh Orange Scent $12.99

10% of proceeds are donated to causes that help the needy throughout the world.

Peace Spa Collection Candle Treat yourself to a “spa” experience in your own home with this fruit of the Spirit inspired candle.

The 6.5 oz. candle comes in a gift box.

Value price $12.99

Akiane Stationery Gifts Ponder the face of Jesus that young Akiane painted when she was only 8 years old.

This is the extraordinary painting mentioned by Todd Burpo in Heaven is For Real.

10 Pack Prince of Peace Wallet Cards $9.95 • Father Forgive Bookmark $4.95 Prince of Peace Single Note Card $3.95

Show Off Your Faith Candle Tins These candles show off your faith in a cute, personal way. Road Trip has Proverbs 3: 5-6, Wild Flowers has Luke 12: 28 and Red Heart has Romans 12: 9. 3.75 oz.

Value price $6.99 each

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Light Your World Candle Tins Light your world with the flame of God’s Word. These 3.75 oz. candle tins feature Scripture and various pleasant fragrances.

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FICTION/NON-FICTION

Amish Facts and Fiction

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Amish Peace

Suzanne Woods Fisher

Suzanne Woods Fisher

“If you want to know a people,” says Fisher, “know their proverbs.” These simple, profound packages of insight allow outsiders to peek into a fascinating closed community.

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Longing for a strong family that truly enjoys life together? Adopt the wisdom of the Amish portrayed in these charming true stories interlaced with Biblical advice.

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Amish Proverbs

Tranquility and wisdom of the Amish can be yours… without the bonnet and buggy. Amish Peace reveals five central themes in Amish life. Amish Proverbs ranges from simple to profound.

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NEW The Blessed Ann H. Gabhart

“Ann H. Gabhart weaves a tender story of forbidden longing and loyalty, and her deep understanding of the Shaker historical setting rings true.” ~Marta Perry, author Soft cover $14.99

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NEW Love Finds You in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Annalisa Daughety

Two women with nothing in common except the need for a fresh start open a gift shop together in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Will they find what they’re looking for?

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NEW Double Take Melody Carlson

Two girls with an uncanny resemblance, opt to switch places. Sending one into the fast-paced “normal” life of an American teenager and the other into Plain living.

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NEW The Amish Nanny Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould

An Amish-raised woman jumps at the chance to travel to Switzerland as a child’s caregiver.

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NEW In Harm’s Way

Karyn Henley

Irene Hannon

When a young priestess witnesses the gruesome murder of a winged stranger in the temple courtyard, age-old legends of angels and shapeshifters suddenly come to life.

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NEW Breath of Angel

Filled with palpable suspense and a touch of romance, In Harm’s Way is the final installment of the thrilling Heroes of Quantico series.

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$ 97 Don’t Look Back Lynette Eason

NEW Love Finds You in Branson, Missouri

Forensic anthropologist Jamie Cash, haunted survivor of a brutal kidnapping, is in danger once again. One man lives to see her dead—the other is fighting to keep her alive.

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Gwen Ford Faulkenberry

Gwen Ford Faulkenberry weaves fictional romance with the compelling local history of Branson, Missouri. Look for other books in the Love Finds You series.

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For Historical Fiction Lovers NEW To Die For Sandra Byrd

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Meg Wyatt’s loyalty to her friend, Anne Boleyn, may cost her greatest love and her life in the court of Henry VIII. Soft cover $14.99

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NEW The One Who Waits for Me

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Lori Copeland

Mary Connealy

After the Civil War, distinctly different lives intersect while faith is tested, love buds and belief in God’s promise of a future is embraced.

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Rafe is a man in control. He never expected to find a woman trapped in a cave—or to fall in love.

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NEW The Tehran Initiative

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Joel C. Rosenberg

The world is on the brink of disaster and the clock is ticking.

With few options left, CIA operative Shirazi and his team must sabotage Iran’s nuclear warheads before Iran or Israel can launch a devastating first strike.

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The Twelfth Imam Joel Rosenberg

With the appearance of an Islamic messiah, or Twelfth Imam, Iran’s military prepares to bring about the End of Days.

CIA Agent Shirazi must take action to save the world.

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NEW Lion of Babylon

NEW The Second Messiah

Davis Bunn

Agent Marc Royce investigates a series of missing person cases in Iraq that are possibly linked.

What he discovers could transform the course of rivalry and reconciliation throughout the Mideast.

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Glenn Meade

A deadly conspiracy over a stolen, halftranslated Dead Sea scroll referencing two messiahs explodes into a political and religious standoff, echoing through the halls of the Vatican.

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Pahappahooey Island Collection Pahappahooey Island

Join the loveable puppets as they sing, learn and grow through many adventures and mis-adventures on Pahappahooey Island.

Includes 13 half-hour episodes.

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NEW I Am A Promise Gaither Vocal Band

A stellar, faith-building collection of the most-loved Gaither-penned children’s songs sung as only the Gaither Vocal Band can sing them.

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Daniel’s Lot A powerful story about faith, love, and redemption, Daniel’s Lot portrays the struggle to follow God’s direction while fighting to keep one’s family and integrity alive.

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$ 00 How Great Is Our God Louie Giglio

The best things in life often take us by surprise. Louie Giglio offers a message of hope in his Passion Talk Series DVD. Includes a discussion guide.

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Live to Forgive After Dean Smith’s stepfather murders his mother, Dean spends years plotting revenge.

This true story of redemption traces Dean’s journey through hatred and drug abuse to forgiveness and peace.

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$ 97 The Cross and the Towers Follow the lives of seven individuals whose lives were changed forever, not only by the horrific day of September 11, but by the symbol of hope they found buried beneath the rubble of Ground Zero.

Documentary: 53 minutes.

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NEW Raising A Soul Surfer Cheri Hamilton with Rick Bundschuh

Get to know the inspiring Hamilton Family, told by the mother of sharkbite-survivor-turnedpro-surfer, Bethany Hamilton.

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View trailer on your smartphone or online NEW Soul Surfer It’s the courageous, true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who overcame the odds after losing her arm in a shark attack. All-star cast includes Carrie Underwood, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid and AnnaSophia Robb.

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Colossians 1:28

Come To The Well Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns first new studio album in two years features the hit single, Courageous, which will be showcased in the upcoming Sherwood Pictures film by the same title.

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”

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Steven Curtis Chapman…

Raw. Real. Re:Created.

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the song Do Everything really “toI wrote remind myself and also to encourage

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others that everything matters; everything we do can be done as an act of worship. ~Steven Curtis Chapman

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RE:CREATION features 6 new songs, including the single Do Everything, plus a re:creation of 8 of Steven’s biggest hits recorded in a more stripped down, organic style. These songs from the past have taken on a new depth of meaning for him in recent years. We think the songs on RE:CREATION will bring new depth of meaning to you, too!

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The former lead singer of newsboys steps out with an exciting first solo album. After a personal season of rejuvenation he offers this encouraging album featuring the single, Reach.

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NEW You Got My Attention Dara MaClean

Point Of Grace

A joyful mix of pop idioms, danceable beats, soaring vocals and eternal truths permeate this fresh debut from Dara Maclean. Hip-hop to her new single Suitcases.

Chart-topping hits from your favorite, awardwinning trio like How You Live, Come to Jesus, Circle of Friends, The Great Divide and many more. Includes new song Hole In the World.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

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NEW WOW New & Next Various Artists

Packed with the best 12 new and developing artists, you’re sure to discover you next favorite.

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And If Our God Is For Us...

NEW God Is Able

Chris Tomlin

Hillsong LIVE

Chris continues to write songs that connect believers to the heart of Jesus. His newest offering features the single I Will Follow.

From Hillsong LIVE worship leaders come inspired songs like Rise, The Cry of the Broken, and God is Able.

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NEW The Journey

NEW Love Shine Through

Stuart Townend

Tim Hughes

Nicole C. Mullen

Uplifting rootsy, folk-based worship music from Stuart Townend, writer of In Christ Alone and other favorites.

Features single Everlasting Love.

Engaging, inspiring worship songs by respected worship music singer/ songwriter, Tim Hughes. Includes Counting On Your Name.

The five-time Dove Award winner shares her first worship album, inspired by the Lord’s Prayer and featuring the single Kingdom Come.

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Passion Worship Band

Recorded live at the Passion 2011 Atlanta conference, this collection of new and inspiring songs features Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill.

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NEW Come Down O Love Divine

NEW 10,000 Reasons

Fernando Ortega

Matt Redman

One of Fernando’s most creative works comes with 14 new songs and a full choir ensemble. Includes the original song Just As I Am.

The writer of many most-sung worship songs like The Heart of Worship, teaches spiritual truths in these 11 allnew songs including Never Once.

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