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  Virtues of Discipline -...

  Esther Jameson

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  This book bundle explores the core virtues that empower individuals to achieve self-mastery and lead lives of purpose, balance, and productivity. Through the cultivation of Self-Control, Temperance, and Diligence, we gain the strength to overcome obstacles, maintain focus, and accomplish our goals while maintaining integrity and balance. 
  Self-Control is the foundation of discipline. This section emphasizes the importance of managing impulses, emotions, and desires in order to make thoughtful and deliberate decisions. Through self-control, individuals are able to resist immediate temptations in favor of long-term goals, fostering patience, resilience, and emotional stability. This virtue enables us to stay aligned with our values and navigate life with purpose. 
  Temperance involves moderation and balance in all aspects of life. This part highlights the need for avoiding excess and cultivating a sense of balance. Whether it’s in our consumption, actions, or words, temperance teaches us to approach life with wisdom, avoiding extremes and instead embracing a mindful and moderate way of living. It’s the key to maintaining harmony in our personal and professional lives. 
  Diligence is the steadfast commitment to working hard and persisting in the face of challenges. This section underscores the importance of being dedicated, proactive, and persistent in achieving our goals. Diligence is not just about working hard; it's about maintaining focus, consistently putting in effort, and never losing sight of the value of persistence, even when the work is difficult or seemingly unimportant. 
  Together, these virtues create a powerful framework for cultivating personal discipline, ensuring we can achieve our potential and live a life of meaningful accomplishment. With self-control, moderation, and diligent effort, we can master our behaviors, improve our habits, and live in alignment with our highest aspirations.

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  Operation: Equality

  Kari Trumbo

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  Edwyn Brookings has been the foreman at Wayside Ranch almost since the beginning. He's a rule follower to his core.He broke one rule. One time. And it cost him the love of his life. Now, he adheres to the letter of the law, no give or take. He wants to see Nadine again, but knowing what his love cost her, why would she?Nadine Ham left the navy for having a relationship with a superior officer, while he was allowed to keep his job. Life continued to be unfair for Nadine until years later when she is offered the chance to see him again. With revenge on her mind, she agrees. He's enemy #1 and nothing will stand in the way of ruining his life.If only the chemistry between them wasn't so strong.When the wives of the Wayside men decide to go on the offensive against known traffickers, her expertise will come in handy, but does she need their help at all? When the traffickers figure out their mission, will all of them be in danger?

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  Canyon of Deceit

  DiAnn Mills

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  A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing―and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story...especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone.Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina.Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot―no matter the risk to their own lives.A thrilling Christian contemporary novel with themes of courage and resilience from award–winning author DiAnn MillsPerfect for fans of clean, action-packed romantic suspenseIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

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  Songs of the Son - Reading the...

  Daniel Stevens

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  Theological and Devotional Reading of the Psalms through a New Testament Lens
  The book of Psalms expresses our human experiences through its beautiful prose. But this Old Testament book is more than just relatable poetry—it reveals a rich theology of God, the nature and work of Jesus, and Christ's voice hidden in Scripture. The Psalms are the songs of the Son. But how can these songs point to Jesus if they were transcribed centuries before his life and death on the cross?
  Songs of the Son explores 9 psalms cited in Hebrews. Each chapter focuses on a single psalm—exploring its role in the argument of the Hebrews, uncovering the psalm's central themes, and then reexamining the psalm through the lens of Hebrews' interpretation. Ultimately, readers will gain a better understanding of the Psalter and discover how all Scripture, including the Old Testament, reveals the preincarnate glory of Christ. 
  
  - Biblical Study on Psalms: Examines the themes of the Psalms and how the Bible presents Jesus in the Psalter
  - Perfect for Small-Group Study: Contains short chapters and reflection questions that make it suitable for weekly Bible study 
  - Format that Prompts Rereading: Each chapter looks at every psalm twice, allowing readers to fully grasp the meaning of the psalm through Hebrews's interpretive lens
  - Accessible: Written for everyday Christians who want to explore the book of Psalms on a deeper level 

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  A Less Convenient Arrangement

  Sara R. Turnquist

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  She has lost all hope. He has little desire to stay by her side. 
  Sadie Rose Perkins finds herself in dire straits after her father, the town banker, absconded with everyone’s money. What’s more, her mother’s failing mental stability becomes a trial she is not certain she can overcome. When she faces legal troubles amidst the townsfolk who shun her for actions not her own, is there anywhere she can turn? 
  Though his one goal is to return to Richmond and a partnership in his father’s law firm, David Anderson finds himself drawn to Sadie and softening to her plight. He offers what legal advice he can, but resists being pulled into the mess that has become her life. Until he starts to care beyond that initial attraction. 
  With the looming loss of Sadie’s home and all that remains to support her in the world, she doesn’t see a clear way out. 
  Can she stand strong against the challenges facing her? Will David risk following his heart regardless of the cost? Or take the first out offered to him?

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  The Clay Pot Conspiracy - God's...

  Dave Harvey DMin

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  Bestselling author Dave Harvey unlocks the power of God’s extraordinary plan to use the weaknesses in the lives of Christian leaders to make the gospel shine.When you signed on for ministry leadership, you didn’t realize there would be a clause. The suffering and sadness, fatigue and feebleness, troubles and trauma, are all a part of a conspiracy. The author calls it The Clay Pot Conspiracy: Our weakness + God’s power = Resilient ministry. It is God’s plan to use what we lack to build perseverance and press us to embody the gospel we preach.Based on his extensive experience in ministry, Harvey unravels the conspiracy, helping readers understand how God is magnified and his grace is displayed in our response to weakness. Combining Scripture, gripping stories, and practical tools, he takes leaders on an exploration of seven surprising wonders within God’s plan, covering areas such as how God uses loss to bring life, the role of enemies, importing weakness into your team culture, and above all, dependence upon Christ. Each person’s story in ministry is different, yet the goal remains the same: To draw back the curtain on God’s plan to help you embody the gospel.Author shares his own struggles with loss, ministry mistakes, disappointed dreams, and church hurt as a way forward toward resilience and growth.Concludes with a call to leaders to run the race of faith together, supporting one another, and finishing well.Discouraged ministry leaders will be given hope that rests on what Jesus can do through our weakness and find encouragement toward a life of joy and faith.

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