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Summary: "Heartache, grief, suffering, obstacles, they all come in waves. There is no controlling life's storms; there is only learning the way to walk through the waves. In WayMaker, bestselling author Ann Voskamp hands us a map that makes meaning of life, that shows the way through to the places we've only dreamed of reaching, by a way we never expected. Voskamp reveals how God is present in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2022
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 234 VOSCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 234 VOSD'Souza, Dinesh
Summary: Examines the issue of human suffering and explores why a good God allows it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 231.8 DSOBecker, Joshua
Summary: "Discover how to overcome eight common distractions to build a meaningful, no-regrets life in this practical guide from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 261 BECGroeschel, Craig
Summary: We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Groeschel understands this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and here he reveals the strategies he's discovered to help change your mind and your life for the long-term. Drawing upon Scripture and the latest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan Books 2021
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Summary: Persuasively renders the evolution of a hard-won religious belief that makes room for imperfection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2024
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: 248.4 GUTColson, Charles W.
Summary: "Christianity is more than a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is also a worldview that answers life's basic questions and shows us how we should live as a result of those answers. How now shall we live? equips Christians to confront false worldviews and live redemptively in contemporary culture."--Publisher description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 261 COLHalík, Tomáš
Summary: "In a world transformed by secularization and globalization, torn by stark political and social distrust, and ravaged by war and pandemic, Christians are facing a crisis of faith. In The Afternoon of Christianity, Tomas Halik reflects on past and present challenges confronting Christian faith, drawing together strands from the Bible, historic Christian theology, philosophy, psychology, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Notre Dame Press 2024
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Summary: "Loving your neighbor isn't just a nice idea--it's one of Jesus's most important commands. Dr. Emily Smith will transform your understanding of this instruction and help you live it out in practical, everyday ways.In recent years, disparities and inequities have come to wider attention--including in the church--that were created by years of oppression, suppression, worldviews, ideologies,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 241 SMIKnitter, Paul F.
Summary: Theologian Paul Knitter tells how Buddhism helped him through a crisis of faith, and explains how Buddhist perspectives can enliven Christianity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oneworld 2009
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Summary: "You've heard people say 'Who you are matters more than what you do'. Does the Bible really teach that? In Garden City, popular pastor and speaker John Mark Comer gives a fresh take on our calling and our purpose, with a surprisingly counter-culture take. Through his creative and conversational style, Comer takes a good look at Genesis and the story of a man, a woman, and a garden. He unpacks...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2015
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Summary: "Home. It is an elegant word, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that. Home is where we are nurtured, where we live, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday. But the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today, there is nothing worse than being a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TAN Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 GRERobertson, David
Summary: Welcome to A.S.K - Ask. Seek. Knock. We all have questions about Jesus, the Bible, the Christian faith and our culture today. The great news is that Jesus gives answers. These questions were gathered from teenagers in fifteen countries in five different continents. All of them are real questions from real teenagers. 52 short chapters. Each contains a question, a Bible passage, a Bible verse, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: CF4K 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 248.83 ROBGoff, Bob
Summary: Through his pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff reassures readers that they can harness today's distractions, follow Jesus' example, and find focus, purpose, and joy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2022
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Summary: "Racism and social justice are important topics kids are dealing with today. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism for young readers ages 8-12, Dr. Jemar Tisby helps kids understand how everyday prejudice affects them and what they can do to create social change. Inside, he explains the history of racism in America and why it is so prevalent, as well as uses Christian principles to provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 TISBroadway, Anna.
Summary: "How can the church do better for its millions of singles? Everyone spends at least part of life single--and research shows that singles are leaving the church faster than other groups. To better understand singleness in the church, journalist Anna Broadway traveled around the world to interview Christians from nearly fifty countries and all three major church traditions. From cooking to aging,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: NavPress 2024
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Summary: "A popular speaker and award-winning author invites readers to meet the ancient African thinker who can help us find ourselves and a faith that speaks to our deepest hungers and hopes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 SMIWorthington, Alli
Summary: "A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be. A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 WORDungy, Tony
Summary: "You can create lasting change. Lauren and Tony Dungy have impacted countless people through the years with their generosity and care for others. Tony even made NFL history as the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. But the Dungys' influence isn't the result of their achievements, fame, or finances. Instead, it stems from the proactive, intentional choices they make every...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 DUNWarren, W. Lee
Summary: Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon, assumed he knew most outcomes for people with glioblastoma, head injuries, and other health-care problems. Yet even as he tried to give patients hope, his own heart would sink as he realized, I've seen the end of you. But it became far more personal when the acclaimed doctor experienced an unimaginable family tragedy. That's when he reached the end...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WARREN, W. LEE WAREldredge, John
Summary: "We live in soul-scorching times. The mad pace of life, the number of demands on our time and energy, and the overwhelming torrent of information coming at us 24-7 have left us ragged, wrung-out, and emptied. By practicing a few wonder­fully simple practices--or what John Eldredge calls "graces"--you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books 2020
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.86 ELDTodd, Michael
Summary: "In Crazy Faith, Pastor Michael Todd shows us how to step out in faith and dive into the purposeful life of trusting God for the impossible. Even if you have to start with baby faith or maybe faith, you can become empowered to let go of your lazy faith, trust God through your hazy faith, and learn to live a lifestyle of crazy faith. That dream God has given you might seem crazy right now. But...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 TODLyons, Rebekah
Summary: "Daily struggles with anxiety and stress make it difficult to receive God's peace. In Rhythms of Renewal, Rebekah Lyons helps you walk through four rhythms to the vibrant life you were meant to live. By learning to rest, renew, connect, and create, you will find mindful habits that quiet inner chaos and make space for the peace you long for"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 LYORoloff, Jeremy
Summary: More than 2.3 million people watched as Jeremy and Audrey Roloff shared their vows and committed their lives to each other. Now, the former co-stars of TLC's show Little People, Big World share their imperfect, resilient, and inspiring love story. The journey to their wedding day was the culmination of a bumpy and complicated dating relationship. From health problems, to emotional walls, to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 241 ROLRushnell, Squire D.
Summary: Introduces a comprehensive approach for living a life in harmony with God, offering a new paradigm for understanding the mysterious connections between people, events, challenges, and solutions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Howard Books 2012