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  Trust Me

  Scott Nadelson

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  Trust Me tells the story of a turbulent year in the life of Lewis Nelson and his daughter Skye, who spend their time together at the edge of a fragile wilderness in Western Oregon. 
   
   
   
  As a last-ditch effort to save his marriage, Lewis—an East Coast suburban Jew who has run from his roots—buys a cabin on a wild and scenic river in the Cascade foothills; after the marriage falls apart, he moves to the woods and makes the long commute every morning to Salem, the state capital, where he works a tedious government job. Skye stays with him on weekends, leaving behind her middle-school friends, her cellular service, her cat, and her mom in exchange for ancient trees and clear water and moss-covered rocks. In fifty-two vignettes—one for each week of the year—that alternate between Lewis's perspective and Skye's, the novel traces their days foraging for mushrooms and searching for newts, arguing over jigsaw puzzles and confronting menacing neighbors, hosting skeptical visitors and taking city jaunts, finding pleasure in small moments of wonder and coping with devastating loss. By turns comic and heartbreaking, Trust Me is a study of the uneasy bond between a hapless father and his precocious daughter, of their love for a complex and changing landscape, of the necessity and precariousness of the relationships and places we cherish most.

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  The Sign of the Cross -...

  Bert Ghezzi

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  The sign of the cross finds its roots in the earliest centuries of the Church and is used today by millions of Christians worldwide. But it is all too easy to make this sign in a routine and superficial way at the beginning and end of a prayer, failing to recognize its true significance.  In The Sign of the Cross: Recovering the Power of the Ancient Prayer, Bert Ghezzi reminds us that the sign of the cross is a prayer in itself—one that bears great spiritual power. Ghezzi offers a short history of the sign of the cross and then highlights several key truths to reflect upon as we make this sign. By making the sign of the cross, we open ourselves to God and confess our faith in the Trinity; we renew our Baptism, choosing to live the supernatural life that we received through it; we affirm and declare ourselves as disciples of Christ, and accept and embrace suffering in union with his suffering; we repel the devil, reminding him of the victory of Christ on the cross; and we resist our self-indulgence and tendency toward sin.   The sign of the cross sums up our Christian life and vocation, and calls us to embrace the will of God and to reject everything that is opposed to it. This simple but profound act of faith affirms God’s love for us and opens us up to the spiritual power he wants to release in our lives.

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  Hidden: Audio Bible Studies -...

  Allison Allen

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  You don't have to perform anymore. You are hidden in Christ and need nobody's favor. 
  We live in a world that tells you that visibility is value, that recognition is your greatest reward. Even though we know it's empty, so many of us are enslaved to this culture of performance and people-pleasing, earthly accolades and social media likes.  
  As a former actor, Allison Allen knows what it's like to feel like she had to perform—not only for others, but even for God's favor. 
  In this audio Bible study, you're invited to let go of the pressure you feel and lean into the freedom of your inherent value in Christ. Throughout these sessions, you'll spend time in the forgotten corners of Scripture and get to know some of the most hidden, least remembered people in the Bible. 
  What do they have to tell us about a life that doesn't seek to be seen? 
  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 Enneagram and Your Marriage...

  Jackie Brewster

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  A couple's workbook for growing in understanding, empathy, and love 
   
   
  The Enneagram is a powerful tool for increasing our awareness and understanding of ourselves and others. When applied to our marriages it can be truly transformational, allowing us to grow in empathy and compassion for one another, resulting in a stronger, more loving bond. 
   
  In this seven-week workbook, certified Enneagram coach Jackie Brewster guides you through the process of building a stronger marriage. Interactive exercises help each partner identify their primary Enneagram number, subtypes, and wing numbers, then apply that knowledge to the everyday challenges of married life. Jackie walks couples through topics such as 
  · how unconscious childhood messages fuel conflict and frustration in our relationships 
  · what unique insights each person brings to the table 
  · how each spouse processes information and deals with their emotions 
  · and more 
   
  This easy-to-use, comprehensive, and encouraging guide will equip you and your spouse to feel known, seen, understood, and deeply loved.

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  Book Chapter & Vows

  Chautona Havig

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  Falling in love with Benjamin wasn’t in the plan, but Mallory finds she’s all but lost her head and her heart after two and a half years of banter, memories, and now shared books. 
  But when her ex-fiance (does it count if it was just for a few hours?) shows up right in the middle of a writing project with Benjamin, the guy manages to ruin her happiness… again. 
  Benjamin has been keeping one tiny part of him back from Mallory–just the one thing that’ll repel her for good. 
  So when the ex-boyfriend-slash-fiance shows up, and things look serious again, he takes a giant step back and prays he can keep his heart intact in the process. 
  They’re clearly meant for each other. God obviously has a plan. So what’s it going to take for Mallory and Benjamin to work things out and get those vows made? 
  This slow-burn romance is the final book in the Independence Islands: The Book Barrow featuring five islands, a trailer of books, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. 
  The Independence Islands: beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.

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  Hope for Widows - Reflections on...

  Marilyn Nutter

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  Hope for Widows is a valuable source of encouragement and comfort as you adjust to your new normal and reimagine an active life with purpose in your future. With personal reflections, questions, and expressions of gratitude, join Marilyn Nutter in recognizing God's faithful presence in details and unusual places. 
   
    
    
  Having lost her husband of forty-two years, Marilyn offers sixty-five brief readings that cover widows' universal experiences with empathy and poignant honesty. She applies Scripture to grief and mourning and looks with transparency at how widowhood dramatically changes a woman's life. Amid the readings are opportunities to journal treasured memories, reflect on the additional losses that accompany the death of a spouse, and appreciate unexpected gifts. 
   
     
    
  This book presents the truth of Scripture to combat lies you may be prone to believe in your newly single life, shares quotes related to loss, offers prayers from the Bible, and provides exercises to build trust by looking at the character of God from A to Z. 
   
    
    
  Though nothing can fix this irreversible loss, Hope for Widows offers connections in your grief, guiding you to see hope, grace, and camaraderie on an unfamiliar path.

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