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  Presenting the Messiah -...

  Brandon Carpenter

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  Presenting the Messiah by Brandon Carpenter invites readers on a captivating journey into the first-century world of Yeshua—Jesus—unveiling the vibrancy, depth, and richness of the Gospels as they were originally experienced. Drawing from years of pastoral teaching and in-depth study, Carpenter bridges the gap between ancient Jewish tradition and modern Christian faith, revealing how the Messiah's identity is rooted in the soil of Second Temple Judaism. With each chapter styled as an engaging "act" in an unfolding drama, this book challenges common assumptions and brings familiar stories to life through Jewish eyes. Discover how parables, miracles, and teachings resonate with new power when understood against their authentic backdrop. Explore the traditions, debates, and expectations that shaped the daily lives of Jesus' earliest followers and see how the Scriptures—Old and New Testaments—form a unified, high-definition portrait of the Messiah. Through accessible explanations, practical reflections, and thoughtful group discussion prompts, Presenting the Messiah inspires readers to see Yeshua not as a distant religious figure but as the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel and the world. Whether for personal study, group discussion, or anyone longing to encounter the Scriptures anew, this book invites all to step onto the grand stage of faith—discovering not only the Jewishness of Jesus but a deeper, more transformative understanding of discipleship and hope.

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  Joan

  Michelle L. Levigne

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  Under a false identity, Joan finally has the life she has always wanted. With pressure to deepen a relationship on one side, and the threat of an old nemesis finding her on the other, she refuses to run, no matter what it costs her. 
  Into this chaos comes a letter from a man claiming to be her unknown father, and an invitation to visit him at Quarry Hall. He has a proposition for her. 
  Joan can make a big difference for good in the world, using her father's money. She hungers for the family and sense of belonging that Quarry Hall offers. To rescue her closest friend, she would sell the soul she doesn't believe she possesses. 
  In the end, Joan will have to give up the lies that have kept her alive all these years.

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  Seven Ways of Looking at the...

  Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

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  Jesus metamorphosed. Celebrities from the past. Petrified disciples. Luminous cloud. An event as important as Christmas or Easter! 
  Are you a preacher wondering what you can possibly say new and interesting on Transfiguration this year? 
  Are you an everyday believer curious to learn more about this holiday celebrated every year, yet somehow overlooked and ignored? 
  Are you tired of Peter always getting bashed for offering to build booths? 
  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration needs to be at the top of your reading list! 
  Questions about the Transfiguration answered in the book: 
  What can it possibly mean for the eternal Lord to be transfigured, metamorphosed—changed? 
  Why does Luke delete the word “transfigured” from his version of the, um, well, Transfiguration? 
  Why does only Jesus’ clothing change in Mark’s Gospel, but his face, too, in Matthew and Luke? 
  Why was it Moses and Elijah, out of all possible Old Testament figures, who met with Jesus on the mountaintop? (Not because they represent “the law and the prophets”!) 
  Which mountain was it? 
  Why were Peter, James, and John the only disciples invited to see the Transfiguration? 
  Why was it so offensive for Peter to offer to build three booths for the three famous men? (Not because he was a babbling idiot!) 
  Why does God speak to Jesus at his Baptism and his Transfiguration, but not at his Resurrection? 
  Why doesn’t the Gospel of John have a Transfiguration story? (Or does it?) 
  Why doesn’t St. Paul talk about the Transfiguration? (Or does he?) 
  Why does Second Peter, of all oddball little epistles, talk about the Transfiguration? 
  Will we be transfigured someday, too? 
  What essential thing does the Transfiguration tell us about Jesus that his Resurrection does not?

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  Xeno Medisium Jannah Paradise...

  Jannah Firdaus Mediapro

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  Black Magic (Sihr), also known as sorcery or witchcraft, has a complex history in Islam. In Islamic tradition, black magic is seen as a forbidden and sinful practice. It is believed to involve the invocation of evil spirits or supernatural forces like jinn race (demon) to cause harm to others. The Holy Quran explicitly prohibits engaging in black magic and warns against its dangers. Throughout Islamic history, there have been cases of individuals practicing black magic (sihr), often for personal gain or to harm others. These practitioners are considered deviant and are condemned by mainstream Islamic scholars and communities.  
  Islamic scholars have written extensively on the topic, emphasizing the importance of seeking protection from black magic through prayer, recitation of specific Quranic verses, and maintaining a strong connection with Allah SWT (God). Islamic teachings encourage believers to rely on faith, trust in Allah SWT protection, and seek refuge in His guidance to guard against the influence of black magic. In Islamic belief, there is a connection between black magic and the jinn race. The jinn race are supernatural beings created by Allah SWT (God) and are mentioned in The Holy Quran. They possess free will and can choose to follow either good or evil. Some individuals who practice black magic may seek assistance from the jinn in order to carry out their harmful intentions.

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  In His Service

  Helen Harvison

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  Life is a journey. We all follow a path. There are times throughout our lives where we make deliberate choices about which path we take. There are other times that we just choose to let momentum take us – until we find we are not in control. And that scares us. In this book, the author shares her journey with us. In her first book, Strong Deliverer, we see how an Almighty but loving God began to speak to her of His love for her when she became disabled and felt that all her life of worth and value was over. She found that this was not how He saw her… no matter what others thought of her. This book takes us further along that journey… and opens up for us a way of joy and living that goes far beyond what this world and this life have for us.

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  Larkspur - A Mouse's Tale

  Lori Benton

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  Where’s a mouse to go when his burrow decides he’s something straight out of a nightmare? After a triumphant battle with a deadly snake reveals his true nature as a Howler—a fearsome grasshopper mouse—Jory is forced to leave the gentle deer mice who raised him. Alone but for his questions (Why was he left to be raised by deer mice? Who is he really?), Jory ventures into the desert seeking Saguaro, the only other grasshopper mouse he knows, one who just might have the answers.  Jory’s journey of discovery will teach him things and take him places both dangerous and thrilling. But will he find the thing he desires most—a place in the desert he can truly call home?

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