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  Mothering Boys - 8 Things Your...

  Molly DeFrank

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  8 Critical Things Your Son Needs Right Now! 
   
  · packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement--and fun!--ideas and activities to help you raise godly sons in a rapidly changing world 
  · research-based tips that steer away from shame-based motivators toward more productive techniques 
  · approachable and filled with good humor 
   
   
  Boys today are surrounded by accusations that their very existence is toxic, told that their biological makeup is a problem and that the future is female. As Christian moms, we have the responsibility and privilege of teaching our boys what is true about who they are and what isn't. But how do we grow these tiny (and somewhat smelly) wild things into godly men of character? 
    
  With encouragement, hope, and a dash of humor, popular writer and fellow mom-in-the-trenches Molly DeFrank reveals the eight most critical things your son needs right now. Rooted in biblical truth, real parenting stories, and current research, this go-to guide is packed with simple, practical, easy-to-implement--and fun!--ideas and activities to help you 
  · create meaningful connection with your son 
  · cultivate his character 
  · equip him to flourish right where he is  
  · give him a solid foundation in an ever-shifting culture 
    
  In a world of giants and lions, you can raise up the next generation of Davids and Daniels. And you can do it while driving carpool, folding mountains of laundry, building model sets, eating dinner, and tucking them in for the night.

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  Worship - His Love Endures Forever

  Sundee Tucker Frazier

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  Why do we worship?
  Do we do it simply because it's part of a church service, or does it spring from a heart of genuine praise?
  The Bible gives us a clear picture of what worship is—and isn't—about. Sundee Tucker Frazier helps you dig into the Bible, learning how to worship with your whole life and taking you to the heart of the matter—the character of the God who loves you.
  This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader's notes and a "Now or Later" section in each study.
  For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

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  Faith Doubt and God's Mysterious...

  Laurie Polich Short

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  When God's Plan Is Unclear 
   
   
   
  What in the world is God doing? It's easy to wonder this. We are living in an unfolding story, and it's hard to hold on when difficult circumstances linger, or your deepest prayer hangs in the air, seemingly unanswered. Thankfully the Bible is filled with people who experienced the same thing. They had to learn to trust God's way and timing—and their stories give us insights to live that way too. 
   
   
   
  Mining often-overlooked passages of Scripture, Laurie Polich Short has unearthed thirty practical, encouraging gems of wisdom found in the faith and lives of biblical heroes to help you 
   
   
   
  ● see more of God's work as it unfolds in your life 
   
   
   
  ● have hope in circumstances that previously felt hopeless 
   
   
   
  ● be more comfortable—and possibly even excited—to lean into the unknown 
   
   
   
  Here is your compass to living your story well when the way forward is unclear.

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  Extra Nos - Discovering Grace...

  FLAME

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  GRAMMY®-nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist FLAME invites you to step up to his mic as he takes you through his life, from the streets of Saint Louis, Missouri, as a young man in youth group to a renowned Christian rapper on the red carpet.  Read how God continually pushed FLAME in his faith journey, striving to find the path that God wanted him to take, no matter where it took him, and the obstacles he faced. Get an insider perspective into his songwriting and the theology in the lyrics. Discover rich Christian history and how the breadth of Christian theology from prior generations is still widely applicable today. Most importantly, as FLAME tells his story of kick-starting his career, experiencing different Christian denominations, going to seminary school, and ultimately finding Lutheranism, readers will see God in their life and the ways He calls them back to Him and will be inspired in their faith to see how God is working extra nos - outside of ourselves.  "For evidence that Lutheranism is the kind of Christianity that has the most relevance today, read FLAME's Extra Nos. With a rapper's mastery of language. . . he offers the best refutation of Reformed theology I have ever come across-not just by argument but by experience."  -Gene Edward Veith, author of The Spirituality of the Cross  "Extra Nos is at once personal and accessible, honest and generous, fresh and faithful, unorthodox and confessional."  -Dr. Joel P. Okamoto, Waldemar and Mary Griesbach Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis  "All those who have ever wondered about the practical relevance of doctrine for "real life" need only to read and learn from FLAME."  -Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, professor of systematic theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

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  The Truth in True Crime Audio...

  J. Warner Wallace

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  The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Chasing Leads Audio Study includes high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end result is an engaging audio study focused on learning. 
  In The Truth in True Crime Audio Study, detective J. Warner Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom. 
  Every session introduces you to an investigation of a death as Wallace and his partner Rick chase down leads and along the way learn guiding principles to help us to thrive and flourish as human beings created in the image of God.?These fifteen attributes of human beings have been confirmed by modern sociological studies but were first described on the pages of Scripture. Even if you don't believe in God, these are valuable insights into our human condition, helping you better understand your own identity and the identity of your Creator.?? 
  Concrete and compelling in its approach, The Truth in True Crime Audio Study will engage you in a deep dive into practical aspects of biblical and sociological truths. 
  Session Titles and Runtimes: 
  1 - A Pool of Blood (Under My Feet) (10 min) 
  2 - Fake IDs and a Stolen Identity (13 min) 
  3 - A Target, a Bull’s-Eye, and a Circle of Concern (13 min) 
  4 - Trajectory Decisions (for Better or Worse) (15 min) 
  5 - Santa Claus and Misplaced Devotion (14 min) 
  6 - Legends, Liars, and Liabilities (14 min) 
  7 - Felons, Fugitives, and Financial Freedom (14 min) 
  8 - Sense and Suffering (16 min) 
  9 - Prejudice, Injustice, and the Father of All “Isms” (15 min) 
  10 - Tough Love and a Tale of Two Brothers (13 min) 
  11 - The Killer Inside (15 min) 
  12 - A Good Guilt Trip (15 min) 
  13 - What Gangsters Have in Common (17 min) 
  14 - Death Sentences and Life without Parole (15 min) 
  15 - Every Kind of Stupid (15 min) 
  16 - The Bible Describes You the Way You Really Are (8 min)

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  Stories of the Spirit of Justice

  Jemar Tisby

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  Read by the author. 
  New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby collects the true, impactful stories of figures from across history—from the well-known to those often forgotten—who resisted racism and created a legacy of hope and perseverance. Each short biography is paired with an illustration to help inspire young readers to continue to work toward justice today. 
  We are living in the civil rights movement of our day. But the challenges of the present call us to remember the past. Throughout American history, there has always been a resilient group of people who, motivated by their faith, resisted oppression and pushed for greater equality and liberty for all. From well-known figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, to those time has nearly forgotten, all these people tapped into an abiding spirit of justice to pursue the dignity of all people. 
  Stories of the Spirit of Justice is the companion book for young readers ages 8-12 to Jemar Tisby’s The Spirit of Justice and tells the story of the justice movement through short biographies of the figures who did the work. With illustrations depicting the people profiled and practical tips connecting readers to the continued fight for justice, this is essential reading for everyone who still dreams of a land where all are truly free. 
  Stories of the Spirit of Justice:covers the colonial era to the present dayincludes inspiring takeaways from each person’s life and a bibliography for further readingroots each story in the historical moment, with descriptions of the state of justice in different eras in American historycan be used by families and church or school groups to start meaningful conversations with kids 
    
   

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