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  Dancing in the Kitchen - Hope...

  Debbie Cunningham, Joanne Miller...

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  “Marriage is a bit like dancing. It’s supposed to be fun but it’s harder than it looks.” –Debbie Cunningham 
  Statistics show that 3 out of 7 couples will divorce, even some after 20-30 years of marriage. 
   Why are we falling out of love and not staying in it? 
  With lighthearted candor, Jazz recording artist, Debbie Cunningham shares from her own 30 year marriage journey through difficult seasons of grief and her daughter’s unexpected heart surgery, while weaving in stories of other couples that have stayed together through infidelity, serious illness, depression, infertility, addiction and in an unusual twist- even the journey of an arranged marriage. Part heartwarming stories behind her songs & part strategies for building lasting love. She encourages you to not lose hope but to lean into your faith, revisit commitment, brush off your dancing shoes to learn some new steps, and cultivate a deeper connection to your spouse. 
   “Staying in love through the challenges that life brings to every relationship does not come naturally. Debbie Cunningham has captured the essence of that and shares it in a creative and engaging way. Dancing in the Kitchen is a book you can’t afford to miss.” -Ken Davis, Best Selling Author and Inspirational/Motivational Speaker 
  “It is obvious that marriage is under attack and even many good ones are in troubled waters. Dancing in the Kitchen will inspire you to rehearse the steps and keep dancing in the arms of your love.” -Ellie Lofaro, Author/International Speaker 
  “Delightful and insightful!” –Allison Allen, Author/Inspirational Speaker

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  He Is Not Ashamed - The...

  Erik Raymond

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  Why a Holy God Delights to Claim Broken People as His Family
  Christians belong to God's own family. This promise is difficult for some people to believe, and even for some believers to remember in their day-to-day struggles with shame or regret. But it's repeated throughout the Bible, reflected in Christ's genealogy, and true of the church today; God's family is filled with broken people whose stories are a testament to his staggering love.
  In He Is Not Ashamed, Erik Raymond takes a close look at the "family portrait" of God—filled with imperfect people throughout Scripture—and shows that God is not repelled by anyone's shameful past, but delights to redeem and receive those who believe in him. Studying Hebrews 2:11 and other passages in both the Old and New Testaments, Raymond shows that Jesus's heart is bent toward those who have an embarrassing history, feel far from God, or struggle with sin. By studying God's abounding love for undeserving people, Christians learn to accept his grace and confidently embrace their place in God's family portrait.
  
  - Explores Redemptive History: Walks through stories from the Bible, including Jacob the deceiver, Rahab the prostitute, and the "sinful woman" in the book of Luke to reveal patterns of God's grace
  - Faith-Building Resource: Helps Christians reject shame and have a greater sense of Christ's mercy

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  Authorized - The Use and Misuse...

  Mark Ward

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  The King James Version has shaped the church, our worship, and our mother tongue for over 400 years. But what should we do with it today? The KJV beautifully rendered the Scriptures into the language of turn-of-the-seventeenth-century England. Even today the King James is the most widely read Bible in the United States. The rich cadence of its Elizabethan English is recognized even by non-Christians. But English has changed a great deal over the last 400 years, and in subtle ways that very few modern readers will recognize. In Authorized Mark L. Ward, Jr. shows what exclusive readers of the KJV are missing as they read God's word.  In their introduction to the King James Bible, the translators tell us that Christians must "heare CHRIST speaking unto them in their mother tongue." In Authorized Mark Ward builds a case for the KJV translators' view that English Bible translations should be readable by what they called "the very vulgar," and what we would call "the man on the street."

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  Vodun - West Africa’s Spiritual...

  Monique Joiner Siedlak

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  Understanding West African Vodun begins with knowledge.Vodun: West African Spiritual Life explores and explains this often-misunderstood religion. It invites readers to open their eyes and their minds to what Vodun is, where and why began, and how it’s practiced.You may think you know everything you need to know because you’ve seen Hollywood’s interpretation of these spiritual practices, but this book proves those theories, misconceptions, artistic licenses, and theories wrong.Inside, you’ll discover:•	Vodun’s early days and how it plays a pivotal role in how it’s practiced now•	How and why it’s been mis-characterized•	How to practice it properlyWho the deities are and why they’re honored•	Who the Priestesses are and why they are held to such esteemAnd more!Finally learn how Vodun, Hindu, Shango, Jesus and the Buddha are far more alike than you may think and understand what role slavery and slaves play in this religion and why it should matter to you.

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  The Wife in the Next Life

  Abel Keogh, Julianna Keogh

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  I thought about our future and for the second time that day I envisioned a long, happy life together. But when my thoughts focused on the eternities, things got blurry. Could I move forward without all the answers? 
  We finished lunch and carried our dishes to the sink. As I rinsed off my plate, Abel set his dishes on the counter, stood directly behind me, and placed his hands on my hips. I closed my eyes and leaned against him, enjoying the feeling of our bodies pressed together. I knew if I turned around, Abel would kiss me. I rested the back of my head against his chest unsure if I was ready to take that step. 
  You don’t have to do this, I reminded myself. You can marry someone else. Someone who doesn’t have a wife in the next life. 
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  When Julianna Taylor goes out on a date with Abel Keogh, she’s shocked to discover he’s a recent widower—he’s only twenty-six. As they continue dating, she falls in love, but a relationship with Abel comes with thorny questions about eternal relationships and her place in Abel’s heart. Can she continue without knowing how things will work out? 
  At some point, we all face questions that don’t have easy answers. How we choose to proceed amid doubt and uncertainty can define the rest of our lives. 
  This is Julianna and Abel’s inspirational, true story about their struggle to open their hearts and endure with faith even when the answers aren’t forthcoming.

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  Dome of the Rock The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  Among the world’s most recognizable man-made structures, the Dome of the Rock – known in Arabic as the Qubbat as-Sakara – is also one of its most mysterious. Although much of the Dome’s construction, reconstruction, and later additions are well-known from historical texts and archeological work, what it represents, why it was built where it was, and even its use remain the subject of scholarly controversy. Known for its immense size and beauty, and also for being located in the middle of Jerusalem, one of the world’s holiest cities, the Dome of the Rock has been the focus of political leaders who wished to legitimize their rule, religious warriors who believed that it empowered their weapons, and pilgrims who thought it was a site of salvation and enlightenment. As it drew these often diverse and sometimes disparate people to it, it has served the purposes of devout Jews, Muslims, and Christians, who -- although often not peacefully sharing the site -- seem to recognize its spiritual importance. 
  The Dome of the Rock has been many things to many people over the centuries, and historians, art historians, and archaeologists have studied the Dome of the Rock and its background extensively. Academics have created an accurate chronology of its life, as well as details about how the monument was built, including the construction and artistic techniques that were used. The dome was built on the site of what is believed to have been the Solomonic Temple that the Israelites built to worship their god, Yahweh, setting the stage for the entire area to be a holy site for the Abrahamic religions over the following centuries. Historians believe that the Umayyad Muslims saw this background as a prime location to build one of the greatest religious complexes in the Islamic world.

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