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  Wisdom for Faithful Reading -...

  John H. Walton

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  The church has too often lost its way in reading the Old Testament for lack of sound principles of interpretation. When careless habits get us off track, we can lose sight of what the Bible is really saying, derailing our own spiritual growth and even risking discredit to God's word. 
   
   
   
  We need a consistent approach to give us confidence as faithful interpreters. In Wisdom for Faithful Reading, trusted Old Testament scholar John Walton lays out his best practices developed over four decades in the classroom. His principles are memorable, practical, and enlightening, including: 
   
   
   
  ● The Bible is written for us, but not to us. 
   
   
   
  ● Reading the Bible instinctively is not reliable. 
   
   
   
  ● More important than what the characters do is what the narrator does with the characters and what God is doing through the characters. 
   
   
   
  ● Not everything has a "biblical view." 
   
   
   
  Along with identifying common missteps, Walton's insights point the way to stay focused on what the Old Testament text communicated to its original audience—and what it has to say for us today. When we submit ourselves to be accountable to the authors' intentions we experience the true authority of Scripture, and faithful reading fuels a faithful life.

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  Walking with God - A Five-Week...

  Beth Moore

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  Join Beth Moore for the Journey of a LifetimeWhat does it really mean to walk with God—not just for a season, but for a lifetime? No two people in Scripture walked with God identically, and the same is true for all of us. Sometimes, a stretch of miles when God seems gloriously obvious can be followed by months of wondering where he’s gone. God has his own objectives for each season of our walks, and some of them will remain a mystery until we see his face.Join New York Times bestselling author of All My Knotted-Up Life, Beth Moore, as she leads you on a five-week journey through Scripture to explore what walking with God looked like throughout the Biblical storyline:the Beginning of Walking (Genesis)the Law of Walking (Books of the Law)the Heart of Walking (Psalms and Books of Poetry)the Discipleship of Walking (Gospels)the Spirit of Walking (Epistles)Read by the author, this immersive audio adaptation serves as a perfect complement to the print study, bringing the same scripture-rich teaching and personal insights gleaned from Beth’s own walk with God to life in a fresh, highly engaging format.Whether you’re following along with the workbook or simply listening on the go, the Walking with God audio adaptation invites you to set your own pace and walk closer and more attentively with God every day.Video sessions sold separately.

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  Faith Love and Hope

  Rod Martin

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  Immerse yourself in the literary universe of Rod Martin — a gifted author, poet, songwriter, and playwright rooted in the lush rainforests of Kahaluʻu, Hawaii, on the island of Oʻahu. After three decades as an educator in Hawaii’s public schools, Rod has recently retired, devoting his creative energy to an eclectic range of books that inspire teachers and captivate readers alike. 
  For educators eager to bring creativity into their classrooms, "Drama Games and Acting Exercises" offers a thorough guide to blending improvisational theatre seamlessly into lesson plans. "Future Poets" invites readers to explore fresh possibilities in verse, guiding them toward inventive styles of poetry. Meanwhile, "Write On" overflows with writing prompts and inspirational quotations, designed to spark the imagination of students. 
  Rod’s writing reaches far beyond educational tools. His novel "Jesse, Son of God" draws from personal experiences, unfolding a gripping story framed by a wager between God and the Devil. His latest novel, "Huckleberry Dick," is an absorbing mix of romance and detective fiction, following private investigator Joe Freedom and his alluring therapist, Vana Fox. His debut poetry collection, "Faith, Love and Hope," is now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 
  Rod also delights young readers with a whimsical array of children’s books, including "The Tale of Natalie Nightingale," "Baby’s Day," "Excuses, Excuses," "The Tale of the Vorpul Snit," "Check This Out," and "Things I Don’t Know About Animals" — each brimming with charm and imagination. 
  Take a journey through Rod Martin’s diverse body of work, where every page offers a new adventure and every story leaves a lasting impression.

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  Workship - How To Use Your Work...

  Kara Martin

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  The Hebrew root word for ‘work’ is also the root word for ‘service’, particularly service to God in worship. By combining the two English words, ‘work’ and ‘worship’, I hope to challenge people to integrate their faith and work. Work does not just refer to what is done in paid employment. I believe God sees work as any purposeful activity requiring focus and effort. It could be housework, schoolwork, caring for children or parents, study, paid work, voluntary work, etc. 
  This book explores the biblical view of work, provides six spiritual disciplines to integrate faith and work, shares practical wisdom on how to make a difference in the workplace, and offers ideas to help churches better equip their congregations to live out their faith at work.

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  Temperance in Desires - The...

  Esther Jameson

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  Desire is a fundamental part of the human experience. It drives us to pursue goals, seek pleasure, and improve our lives. At its core, desire is neither good nor bad—it simply exists as a motivating force. However, when left unchecked or misunderstood, it can spiral into greed, addiction, and dissatisfaction. To manage our wants with wisdom, we must first understand what desire is, where it comes from, and how it influences our behavior. 
  Human beings are wired to want. From the moment we're born, we express needs—for food, comfort, attention. As we grow older, those basic needs evolve into more complex wants: a new phone, admiration from others, financial security, or the thrill of adventure. While many of these desires can serve a healthy function, they can also become excessive, pulling us away from contentment and deeper meaning. When we chase every urge without pause, we lose control over our lives. Our energy becomes scattered, our peace of mind erodes, and we find ourselves constantly seeking more, even when what we already have is enough. 
  The first key to temperance is learning to distinguish between needs and wants. Needs are essential to survival—food, water, shelter, rest. Wants, on the other hand, are often driven by emotional impulses or social expectations. We may feel we need a luxury item, a bigger house, or recognition, but these are not essential for our well-being. The trouble arises when wants disguise themselves as needs, convincing us that we cannot be happy without them. Recognizing this illusion is a crucial step in reclaiming control over our desires.

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  Practicing Presence - A Mother's...

  Joy Prouty, JJ Heller

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  A Mother's Guide to Memorializing the Ordinary and Savoring the Present 
   
   
   
  As a mother, life often feels like it is passing by in a blur. You take countless pictures trying to freeze time and capture the memories, but in looking back find you barely even remember experiencing the moments. But what if there were a way to preserve your family's story while also becoming fully present within it? 
   
   
   
  Combining the science of memory preservation with photography principles, professional photographer Joy Prouty shows you how to exit survival mode and enter the present moment through the photos you're already taking. With the camera as your magnifying glass for meaning, you'll learn to let go of perfect pictures, embody self-compassion, and rewire your brain to experience more joy in the memories you are making right now. Through human stories and poetic motherly wisdom, Practicing Presence is your invitation to show up to the practice of fully living.

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