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  The Church in Dark Times -...

  Mike Cosper

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  We expect evil to appear in obvious forms: malice, cruelty, and contempt. We also expect to find villains at the helm of evil movements and organizations, leaders with dark impulses and motivations. But all too often, malevolence is more subtle, hiding behind our own best intentions. 
   
  In The Church in Dark Times, cultural critic Mike Cosper unveils this dynamic in the growing crisis of abuse and other failures in modern evangelical churches. Drawing on the work of twentieth-century political theorist Hannah Arendt, Cosper explores what we can learn from her theory of the "banality of evil"--the thoughtlessness that allows ordinary people to become complicit in all manner of corruption. He uncovers the underlying causes of the breakdowns of the church and offers practices that foster healing and renewal. 
   
  This book will engage Christian leaders and all followers who want to better understand how church crises keep happening--and how we can resist them and move forward.

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  Desperate Woman Seeks Friends -...

  Kristen Strong, Lisa Whittle

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  If you've ever been tempted to put a sign in your front yard advertising for new friends, scream or sob in frustration over a "friend's" hot and cold behavior, or cringe at the memory of awkward friendship encounters, you can trust Kristen Strong's decades of experience at regularly relocating and remaking friends to provide both solid hope and practical direction to try again to find the friends you need. 
  In Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, Kristen Strong offers her two decades of experience as a regularly relocating military spouse and one decade as a settled civilian to address head on the crisis facing women today in startling numbers: an acute loneliness and isolation due to a lack of friends and community. 
  Often, social media will give a band-aid for loneliness, but looking to social media to be your only source of friendship is like relying on breadcrumbs as a steady diet for dinner: it won't nourish or satisfy. Unless some of those online connections turn into real-life ones, they're no substitute for in-person friendships. 
  Research shows friends are as important for our overall welfare as healthy eating habits and a good night's sleep, and Kristen gives you a game plan for getting your friendship groove back. Chapters include:Boundaries are our friends and our friends' friendsWhat you can expect will kill friendshipsI love my friend to pieces, but I don't love her views on ____________When a friendship ends without your say-soRejection sucks, but don't let it suck you downYour top-notch tool for building your friendshipsMaking friends by opening upYour Friend who never fails in friendships 
    
  It's not just you. Making friends is hard! But it's not impossible. Through tell-it-like-it-is talk and vulnerable stories, Kristen wants to help you be a good friend to others and to yourself through principles and practices that give life to your friendships. And she wants to show you that while friends may fail you, your Friend Jesus never will. You're meant to have lasting friendships that feed your heart and soul—you are not the exception. 

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  God Won't Leave You There: Audio...

  Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth...

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  God Won't Leave You There, a study of Genesis 37-50, flows from Anne and Rachel-Ruth's teaching and ministry lives from the last year. They believe now is the time for readers to see how the power of the Gospel is woven into the trials of Joseph's life. They want to show readers that the same divine power that transformed Joseph's story is at work in their lives too. 
  Jesus taught that we will have troubles in this life. As Anne and Rachel-Ruth survey their lives, the lives of those around them, and the world at large . . . challenges are not in short supply. They discern that something is stirring in the world, and people need truth more than ever. They don't desire to discuss the causes of suffering but counter them with biblical hope. They strongly believe the message in God Won't Leave You There will be both timeless and timely for readers grappling with the challenges they face in their lives and see in the world around them. 
  The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

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  The Road before Us - A Novel

  Janine Rosche

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  How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a Ponzi scheme. Now she's agreed to help one of them--an aging 1960s Hollywood starlet named Berenice "Benny" Alderidge--seek financial restoration. 
    
  Jade sets off along Route 66 with Benny and her handsome adult foster son, Bridger, who is filming a documentary retracing the 1956 trip that started the love story between Benny and her recently deceased husband, Paul. Listening to Benny recount her story draws Jade into memories of her own darker association with Route 66, when she was kidnapped as a child by a man the media labeled a monster--but she remembers only as daddy. 
    
  Together, all three of these pilgrims will learn about family, forgiveness, and what it means to live free of the past. But not before Jade faces a second staggering betrayal that changes everything.

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  Ten Men - The Rich Connections...

  Doug K. Reed, Darryl Strawberry

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  King David is arguably one of the greatest kings to ever live. He was an unparalleled military leader, unifier of a nation, and exhibited spiritual leadership to name a few of his accomplishments. Although King David was a man after God's own heart he was imperfect and sinful. Throughout David's life he was blessed to encounter connections (both positive and negative) with other men that made David who he was. 
   
   
   
  God has built us for connection, and your destiny and success is intertwined with your relational life. Ten Men was written to help men define and find their God-given tribe. 
   
   
   
  Author Doug Reed walks listeners through ten special relationships that David had with other men in his life, and he'll explain how we need to fight against our weaknesses and shortcomings by helping each other. This book is a wonderful opportunity to walk alongside other men in authenticity through a bible study or small group setting to spur one another to spiritual maturity.

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  Knowing and Being Known - Hope...

  Erin F. Moniz

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  "I can live without sex, but I can't live without intimacy." 
   
   
   
  In today's landscape of digital interactions, many people long for deeper connections. We have a desire to move from being lonely and disconnected in our relationships to be seen, known, and wholly loved. From friendships to romantic relationships, meaningful and genuine personal connections remain our heart's desire. 
   
   
   
  College chaplain Rev. Erin Moniz is deeply attuned to the questions and concerns of today's emerging adults. In Knowing and Being Known, she explores the essential elements of healthy relationships, addresses the complexities of intimacy, and shines a light on the barriers that can impede genuine connection. 
   
   
   
  With her compelling storytelling and expert insights from her research with emerging adults, she emphasizes the significant role of identity and self-worth in fostering meaningful relationships. This comprehensive resource goes beyond the subject of sex, providing a holistic perspective on intimacy that resonates with single emerging adults and married couples alike.

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