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A former rodeo queen abandons her dreams in order to care for her deceased father's ranch and her two half-siblings, only to realize with the help of a young new pastor that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into seeds of hope. Read an excerpt from Seeds of Summer.

In Edge of Apocalypse, Joshua Jordan's new weapons defense system will secure America against an array of new enemies. As world events begin setting the stage for the "end of days" foretold in Revelation, Jordan must weigh the personal price he must pay to save the nation he loves.

The Christian Atheist, by recovering Christian Atheist Craig Groeschel, is an honest, hard-hitting and eye-opening look into the ways people believe in God but live as if he doesn't exist. Groeschel's own journey will immerse you and challenge you into a deeper, Christ-filled life. Read an excerpt.

Navigating a relationship with God in the midst of chaos, confusion, and disappointment can be disorienting. But what if, like a found artist, God were busy creating something enduring from the scraps and the cast-offs? What if art is seen, not in spite of, but because of, the raw materials? Read more from an excerpt of Found Art.

Ruth is a very old book. How is it relevant and helpful for life today? John Piper discusses seven reasons why this book of love, ethnicity, and God's sovereignty deserves our attention.

Deep in the heart of Africa, two American lives are about to change forever. Natalie Sinclair and Dr. Chad Talcott want to make a difference in underdeveloped African villages … but they didn’t count on risking their lives in the process. Read more in an excerpt from Lisa Harris' Blood Ransom.

Is the insidious Caesar of Leisure blinding our vision so that we no longer see the danger in spending exorbitant amounts of money and time on nonstop entertainment? Who is king of our time?

From the beginning, Christ's followers celebrated the cross as a symbol of their faith. It was honored in church worship, carved into rough tombstones, pressed onto loaves of bread and set out as a sign of sanctuary. The cross represented what Christians believed, who they hoped for and how they approached life. Here, author Judith Couchman explores early images of the cross, what they meant to the early church, and what they tell about the meaning of the Savior’s sacrifice.

Best-selling author Dekker and Middle East expert Medearis sat down with Islamic leaders and terrorists to talk about fundamental Christian questions, including "Who is my neighbor?" and "Is it really possible to love my enemy?" They were surprised by the answers...

Satan knows the importance of destroying the integrity and well-being of spiritual leaders in order to decimate the church of Jesus Christ. Pastors and church leaders need to learn about how to prepare for and protect themselves so they can lead effectively and without "losing altitude".

The tongue is a powerful force---for good or evil. So how might our churches, homes, and culture change if we used words with Christian intentionality and eloquence?

It remains a reality that the proponents of dynamic equivalence and essentially literal translations are bound to clash. Here, Ryken lays the groundwork for why he believes Christian translators should stick with an essentially literal approach.

Marianne Wallace is focused on two things this Christmas: planning the greatest holiday ever and her youngest son's football game. But when she's asked to sub for the school mascot in a fish costume, organize the annual church tea, and cope with children who can't come home, will it take a miracle to restore her cheer?

In Why the Nativity? 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus, author David Jeremiah addresses the top 25 questions frequently asked about the birth of Jesus. Here, he answers "Why the Prophecies?" and "Why Did God Become Man?"

After working with teen girls for more than ten years, Kimberly Powers understands that in every young woman's heart is a longing to be truly, madly, and deeply loved. She's filled Escaping the Vampire with true-life stories, advice, and the truth of Christ's unconditional love.

So many a man and woman woke up this morning to face yet another day in the knowledge that they're not living the life that they're meant to be living.

Matt Bell offers values-based personal finance advice and demonstrates how getting our priorities in order and implementing smart-money strategies can make true financial freedom attainable--regardless of income level. Read an excerpt from Money, Purpose, Joy.

You want to get things done, but sometimes it seems overwhelming. Here's help! Taking you from where you are to where you want to be, Carlson provides a proven plan that breaks down the journey into doable chunks.

Recent studies warn that almost half of all college students in the U.S. will abandon their Christian faith during their undergraduate years. Is this preventable?

The ten men who have contributed to this book are often asked, "How did you come to embrace Reformed theology?" With the recent surge in popularity of Reformed theology in the broader evangelical world, it shouldn’t seem curious that more and more African-American churchmen are embracing it.