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  Settle My Soul - 100 Quiet...

  Karen Ehman, Ruth Schwenk

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  Find peace for your heart and rest for your spirit with these encouraging devotions for moms. 
  Are your days full? Are you tired and craving quiet for your soul? You're not alone. If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for. 
  In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions. 
  Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes each day, you will discover:How you can connect with GodWays to set aside your busyness and worriesHow to center your thoughts on Him and His wordRestoration of your peace of mind. 
    
  Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Throughout the devotional, you'll also find journaling pages for deeper reflection and it is the perfect gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, or other special occasions. 
  Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give you: His peace. 
  2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category.

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  Reflection - Contemplating Your...

  Esther Jameson

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  Reflection is the process of turning inward and examining the myriad experiences, choices, and actions that shape our lives. It begins with developing self-awareness—a deep, honest look at who we are, what we value, and how we behave in different situations. This journey into self-examination lays the groundwork for transformative change by encouraging us to understand the interplay between our internal beliefs and the external circumstances we encounter. As we embark on this exploration, we acknowledge that our past experiences, both triumphant and challenging, are integral to shaping our present mindset and future possibilities. 
  At the core of foundational reflection is the identification of personal values. Our values serve as the compass by which we navigate decisions and interact with the world around us. They provide a framework for discerning right from wrong, guiding us to act with integrity and purpose. When we take the time to articulate these core beliefs, we create an inner dialogue that encourages consistency between our actions and our ideals. In doing so, we cultivate a more authentic and resilient self. 
  Another critical aspect of reflection is the recognition of recurring behavioral patterns. These patterns, whether constructive or detrimental, offer insights into our habitual responses to life’s challenges. By examining these behaviors without judgment, we can identify which actions support our growth and which might be holding us back. This awareness empowers us to make conscious changes, replacing outdated habits with strategies that align with our desired outcomes. Moreover, understanding the triggers and consequences of our actions fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership over our lives.

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  Resilient: Audio Bible Studies -...

  John Eldredge

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  A ROAD MAP TO FINDING THE JOY YOU’VE LOST 
  The longing for joy is one of the deepest yearnings of the human heart. After times of trial—including the pandemic, economic turmoil, wars and rumors of war, and grief— our desire rises to the surface demanding relief. We’ve had to rally. Yet at some point, we have to replenish our soul’s reserves or we will burn out. 
  In this Resilient audio Bible study series, John Eldredge provides the awareness and skills you need to strengthen your weary soul. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture, Christian tradition, and practical experiences, Resilient offers powerful supernatural graces to sustain you through these trying times as well as prepare you for future storms.  
  Resilient leads you to the peace only God can give in a world gone mad—and helps you receive from Jesus the strength that prevails. 
  Sessions and run times include:The Strength That Prevails (17:30)Glory or Desolation (21:00)Unconverted Places (19:30)The Deep Well Inside Us (22:30)Don’t Look Back (26:30) 
  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 Compendium of Erotica -...

  Harry E. Wedeck

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  Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid’s Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, and ninth-century Arabian poets, all the way up to the explicit novels published in Paris in the 1960s.As author Harry E. Wedeck explains in his introduction, a culture’s artistic and literary depictions of eroticism reveal a great deal about their way of life. In Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Wedeck draws on this endlessly vast topic to present an illustrative sampling of authors, written works, and terminology that will be of value to any student of literature or cultural history.Dictionary of AphrodisiacsFrom absinthe, almond soup, and Albertus Magnus to yarrow, yohimbine, and Émile Zola,this authoritative reference volume covers knowledge of aphrodisiacs spanning centuries and drawn from literature, spirituality, and ancient science. Entries include edible substances believed to enhance sexual performance, gemstones thought to possess amorous charms, gods and goddesses of love from various myths, and historic figures who contributed to studies and thought on aphrodisiacs.This dictionary reveals many intriguing ways for partners to enrich their relationships, including recipes to stimulate the gourmet lover using the many ingredients described in the book.Love Potions Through the AgesThis survey explores the evolution of love potion practices in societies over the centuries and across the world. Separate chapters focus on ancient Greece, Rome, India, and the Orient, as well as the Middle Ages and modern times. Wedeck relays the spiritual aspects of these concoctions as well as historical anecdotes about them. Recipes are also included, though Wedeck cautions that they are exclusively for academic purposes and not intended for personal use.

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  Jihad - What Everyone Needs to Know

  Asma Afsaruddin

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  The word "jihad" is everywhere in the global media. It generally appears in the context of violence waged against the West by militants in or from Muslim-majority societies. This usage overwhelmingly colors popular discourse about Islam and Muslims and it has resulted in highly simplistic, distorted, and ahistorical understandings of the concept of jihad. For most Muslims, jihad refers to the continuous human struggle to promote and implement what is morally good and noble in all walks of life, as well as to resist and prevent what is morally wrong and unjust. This book addresses the great need for a discussion of jihad that explores its various dimensions without fear-mongering or sensationalism. Here it is examined from multiple perspectives: scriptural, theological, moral and ethical, legal and socio-political. Asma Afsaruddin looks at the key questions about jihad and provides concise yet thorough answers. Jihad: What Everyone Needs to Know® provides a historically-grounded, scholarly yet accessible treatment of the meanings of jihad from the formative period of Islam until the contemporary period.

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  TPT The Book of Matthew -...

  Brian Simmons

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  The book of Matthew narrates the story of Jesus: descendant of Abraham, heir of David, and our eternal King. As the first book of the New Testament, Matthew connects the past with the present and the future. It reveals our majestic, loving King and his heavenly kingdom realm and teaches us how to live as citizens of that realm.
  
  
  This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Matthew provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God's precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details Matthew's authorship, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history. 
  
  
  Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Matthew, experience God's love for you, and share his heart with others.

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