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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Georgia

An Evangelical Minister's Rediscovery of Faith, Hope, and Love

A leading American evangelical minister—whom public figures long turned to for guidance in faith and politics—recounts his three conversions, from childhood Jewish roots to Christianity, from a pure faith to a highly politicized one, and from the religious right to the simplicity of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Rob Schenck’s extraordinary life has been at the center of the intersection between evangelical Christianity and modern politics. Attacked by partisans on both sides of the aisle, he has been called a "right-wing hate monger," the "ultimate D.C. power-broker," a "traitor" and "turncoat." Now, this influential spiritual adviser to America’s political class chronicles his controversial, sometimes troubling career in this revelatory and often shocking memoir. As a teenager in the 1970s, Schenck converted from Judaism to Christianity and found his calling in public ministry. In the 1980s, he, like his twin brother, became a radical activist leader of the anti-abortion movement. In the wake of his hero Ronald Reagan’s rise to the White House, Schenck became a leading figure in the religious right inside the Beltway. Emboldened by his authority and access to the highest reaches of government, Schenck was a zealous warrior, brazenly mixing ministry with Republican political activism—even confronting President Bill Clinton during a midnight Christmas Eve service at Washington’s National Cathedral. But in the past few years Schenck has undergone another conversion—his most meaningful transition yet. Increasingly troubled by the part he played in the corruption of religion by politics, this man of faith has returned to the purity of the gospel. Like Paul on the Road to Damascus, he had an epiphany: revisiting the lessons of love that Jesus imparted, Schenck realized he had strayed from his deepest convictions. Reaffirming his core spiritual beliefs, Schenck today works to liberate the evangelical community from the oppression of the narrowest interpretation of the gospel, and to urge Washington conservatives to move beyond partisan battles and forsake the politics of hate, fear, and violence. As a preacher, he continues to spread the word of the Lord with humility and a deep awareness of his past transgressions. In this moving and inspiring memoir, he reflects on his path to God, his unconscious abandonment of his principles, and his return to the convictions that guide him. Costly Grace is a fascinating and ultimately redemptive account of one man’s life in politics and faith.

Costly Grace

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Jaci Burton

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Wisconsin

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Flames and the hot new Play-by-Play novel, Melting the Ice, comes an all-new novel of small-town romance, second chances, and hope...

When a movie crew asks to film on his cattle ranch, Logan McCormack doesn't expect Desiree Jenkins, the young, sought-after star, to be so open, so down-to-earth, or so intimately interested in him. But the last thing a loner like Logan needs is a distraction like Des, who wouldn't understand what it's like to live peacefully off the land. 

But it's Logan who doesn't understand. What Des wants is an escape from paparazzi and gossip columns, and she's found it at Logan's ranch. Now it's up to her to prove that she's like any other girl looking to be accepted for who she is. And she's hoping that it's by this real-life cowboy who has everything it takes--and more--to give her the kind of happily ever after that can't be found in the movies.

"Jaci Burton's books are always sexy, romantic, and charming! A hot hero, a lovable heroine, and an adorable dog--prepare to fall in love with Jaci Burton's amazing new small-town romance series."--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

Hope Ignites

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Kim Meeder

New York

Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams

A collection of uplifting stories as witnessed on the author's horse ranch recounts such events as a broken-spirited child's return to trust and the rehabilitation of a mistreated horse. Original.

Hope Rising

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Nicholas D. Kristof

Sheryl WuDunn

Americans Reaching for Hope

"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Copyright page.

Tightrope

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K. P. Yohannan

Louisiana

Bringing Hope to Children in Crisis

"Read about an abandoned girl who found hope at the end of the railroad tracks, a young boy who escaped after years of forced servitude, and many others whose lives have also been redeemed. You?ll be captivated by this powerful move of God as K.P. Yohannan leads you on a journey through the slums and villages of South Asia into the hearts and lives of these precious children." -- from publisher's website.

No Longer a Slumdog

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Karen Kingsbury

Filmmakers Keith and Dayne finally ink a deal with a top young actor, but when the actor takes a public fall that threatens his reputation, the producers must act as missionaries to save the film, their families, and the young star.

Take Four

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

Sam's Letters to Jennifer

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Barack. Obama

Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

The junior senator from Illinois discusses how to transform U.S. politics, calling for a return to America's original ideals and revealing how they can address such issues as globalization and the function of religion in public life.

The Audacity of Hope

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Sarah Young

Experience Hope Through His Presence

Beloved missionary, Sarah Young, shares another deeply spiritual devotional to help readers grow in grace, hear from God, and walk with Jesus TodayTM. Her first book, the acclaimed bestseller, Jesus Calling, was born after years of writing in her prayer journal and feeling led to write down what she believed God was telling her. Gradually, her prayer journal turned from a monologue to a dialogue. Knowing that her writings were not inspired as Scripture is, this process still helped her grow closer in her walk with God. In Jesus TodayTM, readers will be renewed with a deeper sense of hope as Sarah shares this about her spiritual journey in writing the book: "When I began writing Jesus Today, I was deeply discouraged by the failure of many months of intensive medical treatment to improve my health. However, the longer I worked on the book-focusing on finding hope in Jesus-the more hopeful and encouraged I became."

Jesus Today

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Andy Andrews

Sometimes, All a Person Needs Is a Little Perspective





A New York Times bestseller! From the author of The Traveler's Gift comes a story of common wisdom based on the remarkable true story of "Jones," a mysterious old man who has a knack for showing up in people's lives at just the right time, providing priceless lessons about love, life, and the importance of perspective.

Orange Beach, Alabama, is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems--marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, businesspeople on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses.

These situations can seem like dead ends, but to an old drifter named Jones with a gift for seeing what others miss, there is no such thing as a dead end. It only takes a little "perspective," he says, to recognize the miracles in our moments, the seeds of greatness tucked into our struggles.

Appearing when things look darkest, the mysterious, elderly man with white hair carrying a battered old suitcase shows up when he's needed most. "Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely," he says.  "Don't squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take, for your lives matter beyond measure...and they matter forever."

The Noticer will provide you with:

 * A better understanding of life's challenges and proper perspective for tackling them
 * Practical yet powerful methods of motivation, encouragement, and resolve for those struggling
 * A fresh and insightful perspective on how people can change their view of the world, find strength, and move beyond their problems

Based on a remarkable true story, The Noticer beautifully blends fiction and allegory in an entertaining and inspiring instruction manual for better living. The story of Jones continues in The Noticer Returns and Just Jones.

The Noticer

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Laura Shook

#hardcover #cancer #recovery #nonfiction #laurashook #hope 

Texas

Choosing Life Through Cancer and Revovery

Forever Hope

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Connecticut

A Novel

Jonathan Franzen’s gift for wedding depth and vividness of character with breadth of social vision has never been more dazzlingly evident than in Crossroads. It’s December 23, 1971, and the Hildebrandt family is at a crossroads. The patriarch, Russ, the associate pastor of a suburban Chicago church, is poised to break free of a marriage he finds joyless—unless his brilliant and unstable wife, Marion, breaks free of it first. Their eldest child, Clem, is coming home from college afire with moral absolutism, having taken an action that will shatter his father. Clem’s sister, Becky, long the social queen of her high-school class, has veered into the era’s counterculture, while their younger brother Perry, fed up with selling pot to support his drug habit, has firmly resolved to be a better person. Each of the Hildebrandts seeks a freedom that each of the others threatens to complicate. Universally recognized as the leading novelist of his generation, Jonathan Franzen is often described as a teller of family stories. Only now, though, in Crossroads, has he given us a novel in which a family, in all the intricacy of its workings, is truly at the center. By turns comic and harrowing, a tour-de-force of interwoven perspectives and sustained suspense, Crossroads is the first volume of a trilogy, A Key to All Mythologies, that will span three generations and trace the inner life of our culture through the present day. Complete in itself, set in a historical moment of moral crisis, and reaching back to the early twentieth century, Crossroads serves as a foundation for a sweeping investigation of human mythologies, as the Hildebrandt family navigates the political, intellectual, and social crosscurrents of the past fifty years.

Crossroads

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Elizabeth Alexander

Florida

A Memoir (Pulitzer Prize in Letters: Biography Finalist)

"PULITZER PRIZE IN LETTERS: BIOGRAPHY FINALIST""NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRLE AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY FINALIST" New York Times BestsellerFirst Lady Michelle Obama's Favorite Book of 2015A New Yorker, NPR, Boston Globe, Publisher's Weekly, Newsday, Library Journal, People.com, Shelf Awareness, The Root, and St. Louis Dispact Best Book of 2015 PickNew York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceAn Amazon's Best Book of the Month, April 2015IndieBound Indie Next #1 Pick, May 2015 A deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost, from acclaimed poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander. In THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into a rich, lucid price, Alexander tells a love story that is, itself, a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life, the trauma resulting from her husband's death, and the solace found in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss. THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD is at once an endlessly compelling memoir and a deeply felt meditation on the blessings of love, family, art, and community. It is also a lyrical celebration of a life well-lived and a paean to the priceless gift of human companionship. For those who have loved and lost, or for anyone who cares what matters most, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD is required reading.

The Light of the World

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Stasi Eldredge

Minnesota

Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World

"Walking in joy often feels crazy and like a denial of actual life. Yet Christians are called to be joyful always (1 Thess. 5:16). What does this mean, and how is it even possible? In her new book, Stasi Eldredge meets readers in their painful realities and offers an invitation to a joy that is defiant in the face of this broken world. This joy does not Pollyannaish-ly ignore life's heartache; rather, it insists that sorrow and loss do not have the final say. This kind of joy is present to both goodness and grief and interprets them in the light of heaven. With deep vulnerability about her own chronic pain, surprising diagnoses, and relational struggles and loss, Stasi demonstrates how to maintain a posture of holy defiance that neither denies nor diminishes the pain, but instead leans fully into the experience of knowing God's presence and promise in the middle of whatever life may bring."--Publisher's description.

Defiant Joy

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Nevada

Travel Journal

This beautifully designed travel journal is the perfect companion for your next trip. Inspiring quotes and Scripture will encourage you to make the most of your journey. Lightly ruled pages on high quality paper give you plenty of space to express your thoughts about the world around you. 

As you embark on your journey, keep this in mind: God's splendor is a tale that is told. (Psalm 19:1, TPT) 

God's Splendor Is a Tale That Is Told

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#paperback #nonfiction #Christian #Christiambooks #religiousbooks #childrenofasia #stories #lifelessons #hope #childrenincrisis 

Mississippi

Washington

Solemnly Promulgated by His Holiness, Pope Paul VI on November 18, 1965. This booklet is the authentic doctrine on divine revelation, the message of salvation for the whole world. This would be a nice addition to include with your order. 

Douments of Vatican II

Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation 

Diane McDermott

C. R. Synder

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams

This hands-on guide gives adults a wealth of ideas, m games, and hope-building exercises to boost children's confidence and problem-solving abilities. Also includes exercises designed for at-risk children and for classroom use. Illustrations.

The Great Big Book of Hope

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Inscribed on the inside cover (see photo).

Words of Encouragement for Times of Change 

Hope Happens

#paperback #adoption #parenting #family #nonfiction #fostering #mikeberry #confessionsofanadoptiveparent #hope #help 

Kansas

Hope and Help from the Trenches of Foster Care and Adoption

Know That You Are Not Alone on This Journey

Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a child with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day.



Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role--because he's been there. He's still there, and he wants to give you the hope and encouragement you so desperately need.



There are plenty of how-to guides out there on parenting, but this one-of-a-kind book is specifically designed to address your needs as a parent of an adopted or foster child. With a refreshing dose of honesty, empathy, and care, you'll discover you are definitely not alone on your journey and God has a very special plan for you and your family.

Confessions of an Adoptive Parent

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Indiana

An Anthology for Hope

Bright Poems for Dark Days

Publications International Ltd. Staff

Prayers From the Heart is a devotional book that offers hundreds of prayers and Scripture verses written to provide comfort, inspiration, and encouragement.

The book features 6 chapters, organized by themes: Prayers for Peace, Prayers for Compassion, Prayers for Strength, Prayers for Hope, Prayers for Gratitude, and Prayers for Love.

Written as an honest, heartfelt dialogue with God.

You are likely to hear your own struggles when reading the prayer book, as well as encouragement that can help you deepen your faith.

Attached ribbon bookmark.

Silver-gilded pages.

Padded hardcover with an embedded charm.

384 pages



Prayers From the Heart is a devotional book that offers hundreds of prayers and Scripture verses written to provide comfort, inspiration, and encouragement. The book features 6 chapters, organized by themes: Prayers for Peace, Prayers for Compassion, Prayers for Strength, Prayers for Hope, Prayers for Gratitude, and Prayers for Love. Written as an honest, heartfelt dialogue with God. You are likely to hear your own struggles when reading the prayer book, as well as encouragement that can help you deepen your faith. Attached ribbon bookmark. Silver-gilded pages. Padded hardcover with an embedded charm. 384 pages

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