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Summary: "First there was a seed. A tiny seed. A mustard seed. A seed with possibility..."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: TAN Books 2021
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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 BECComer, John Mark
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: 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: "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 GREGoff, Bob
Summary: Goff is on a mission to help people recapture the version of their lives they dreamed about before fear started calling the shots. He wants them to rediscover their dreams, and turn them into reality. By learning to define your dreams clearly, and identify the obstacles holding you back, you'll be able to come up with a specific plan for reaching your goals-- and act on it. -- adapted from jacket
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 GOFGoff, 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 TISColson, 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 COLBroadway, 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: "Written as part encouragement anthem and part practical guide ... [the author] offers wisdom from God's Word alongside lessons ... [she] has learned in her garden. Woven throughout is her personal story"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 248.4 CASHalík, 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: "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 VOSWhite, Rozella Haydée
Summary: In Love Big, leadership coach Rozella Haydée White introduces readers to the power of revolutionary relationships. Modeled after the image of God as a lover, these relationships can heal the brokenness of our lives by crossing over the dividing lines of race, gender, religion, orientation, ability, identity, and class to provide relief and inspiration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fortress Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 WHIOrtberg, John
Summary: Encourages young readers to use their "Chooser" to live their lives the way Jesus would.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 248 ORTSmith, James K. A.
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 SMIMeyers, Robin R.
Summary: A revelatory manifesto on how we can reclaim faith from abstract doctrines and rigid morals to find God in the joys and ambiguities of everyday life, from the acclaimed author of Saving Jesus from the Church. People across the theological and political spectrum are struggling with what it means to say that they believe in God. For centuries, Christians have seen him as a deity who shows favor...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 230 MEYOsteen, Joel.
Summary: Osteen, senior pastor of America's largest congregation, offers 90 days of inspiration to help people reach their full potential. His 90 days of motivational thoughts, inspirational messages, and helpful Scripture verses will strengthen our faith--in God, in others, and in ourselves. By applying these truths, we will be able to rise above our obstacles and live in health, abundance, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Faith 2005
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 242.2 OSTWorthington, 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 WORLucado, Max.
Summary: "A boy learns about God's great, never-ending love from looking at the ocean, mountains, and sky"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crossway 2013
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Summary: "When children lose a loved one, they might feel sad, angry, or confused. But death can be hard to talk about. This very special book is just for kids and contains words to help them understand their loss, answers to their questions about Heaven, and illustrations to guide them through this difficult time. interactive pages encourage children to draw how they fell and allow them to process...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David C. Cook 2012
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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 ELDKolbell, Erik.
Summary: Explores the theme of return as it relates to the relationship between God and believers, examining words in Scripture that begin with the "re" prefix, such as repentance, revival, reconciliation, and rejoice, in an effort to understand God's unending mercy and willingness to forgive.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Westminster John Knox Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 KOLWright, Paul A.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ave Maria Press 2006