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Is Deconstruction A Rebellion Against God or a Prophetic Movement Resisting a Distorted Gospel? In recent years, we've seen an increase in the number of Christians who are "deconstructing" their faith—critically analyzing Christianity and the church and finding that it falls short. Many end up...

Like a succession of failed diet regimens, the much-touted techniques that are supposed to bring us closer to God "in our hearts" can instead make us feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Phillip Cary explains that discipleship is a gradual, long-term process that comes through the gospel experienced in Christian community, not a to-do list designed to help us live the Christian life "right." He covers ten things we don't have to do to be close to God, skillfully unpacking the riches of traditional Christian spirituality. The expanded edition includes a new afterword.

The day before Ginger's family left Fairhaven Falls in disgrace, she made the mistake of kissing her older brother's best friend. It was the best—and most embarrassing—moment of her life, but she never thought she'd see the big minotaur again.

Particle physics was always an unlikely path to the stars, but with the discovery that space could be compressed, the entire galaxy had come within reach. The technology was astonishing, yet nothing compared to what humans encountered 4,000 light-years from home. Now, with an invitation from a mysterious gatekeeper, the people of Earth must decide if they're ready to participate in the galactic conversation.

Honey Jane Moon is a scrappy little know-it-all - brave, smart, but ill-prepared to become the most famous child star in America, even though she’s not quite as young as everyone believes. It won’t take her long to drive the men in her life crazy. There’s Eric Dillion, a smoldering bad boy and one of Hollywood’s most gifted actors. And Dash Coogan, the last of the cowboy heroes, a man trapped on a screen too small to contain a legend. When Honey falls in love, she’ll do it the only way she knows how - with all her heart.

“A master of plot and pacing—and one of those rare authors who can create a genuinely surprising ending.” — Lisa Scottoline “It takes a really crafty storyteller to put people on the edge of their seats and keep them there. Phillip Margolin does just that.” — Chicago Tribune...

After a mind-blowing one-night stand with Meg Thompson, cop Scott Dare finds himself unable to walk away. While protecting Meg from her violent ex and becoming part of her increasingly complicated life, he's falling hard for the sexy school teacher. And he can't seem to find distance. Not when their bodies respond to each other with such heated intensity and he's drawn to her unique combination of strength and vulnerability. Suddenly a one night stand is looking more like forever... until Meg's past catches up with her.

Discover how to use your birth chart to find your true inner self and create a life full of abundance, purpose and joy.Are you searching for the answers to life's unsolved questions? Tap into the guidance and wisdom of numerology with this practical, easy-to-use audiobook by expert David A...

Private Investigator Kenna Banbury walks into a courtroom—and finds herself in the middle of a case. She’s looking for a missing young woman no one seems to know and hunting an elite organization that held an entire town in its grip. Something quite different is happening in Hatchet, New Mexico, and Kenna doesn’t have much time to untangle how it all fits together.

Weeks after she got shot, Kenna is back. She’s living free of a past that held her in the grip of fear, determined to move on—and keep fighting. This PI isn’t going to let anything keep her from finding the lost and broken. After a deadly setback, Kenna realizes the case is far more complicated than she first thought. With an elite organization in the shadows, Kenna has to solve the case while a powerful enemy dogs every step and the echoes of her past threaten to tear her apart.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Welcome to The Endurance Balance, where we focus on fitting the training into the chaos. Join coaches JW McKenna (Ultra/Science), Alicia Phillips (Strength/Community), and Anne Sharkey (Nutrition/Masters) for an unfiltered look at endurance training. We combine the science of 80/20 running and triathlon with honest conversations about real life. Each episode features open dialogue, expert insights, and answers to your specific training questions. Whether you're chasing a Boston Qualifier or your first 5K, we’ve got your back.

Micki Jordan is a tomboy as much at home on the playing field as in a locker room full of naked guys. But the star publicist is looking to prove she’s also an irresistible woman in order to get a second shot at professional baseball player and major league playboy, Damian Fuller. Micki transforms herself into one hot number Damian can’t help but notice, and together they burn up the sheets and find themselves falling hard. That is until Damian’s past returns, threatening their future.

Includes a teaser excerpt from Capitol Murder, the third book in the Washington Trilogy! The first book in Phillip Margolin's New York Times bestselling Washington Trilogy, a powerful tale of murder that snakes its way through Washington, D.C.'s halls of power, leading straight to the White...

The triumphant story of beloved golfer Phil Mickelson and the years of grit and tireless work that lead to his success, packed with personal insights and never-before-seen photos. Every year, he came so close only to fall short. Every year, the dream grew larger, only to fade away. Yet every...

In Eastern Washington, a group of young ranchers form a secret alliance to hunt the gray wolves that are continually preying on their herds. Using a hidden site on the dark web, they coordinate illegal kills, leaving a trail of poached carcasses and baffled authorities. Miles away, a wealthy environmentalist who helped reintroduce the wolves to the region decades earlier reads about the so-called wolf-killing “Renegades” in The Seattle Times. Furious, he hires hackers and fixers to unmask the people slaughtering “his” wolves.

Shusaku Endo (1923-1996), widely considered one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, is known for his historical novels, which masterfully probe the encounters between the cultures and religions of East and West from a Japanese Catholic perspective. A salient and curious theme in his work is the unique image of a maternal God, and a concomitant sense of loss and longing for maternal love.

Derek Corwin is well aware of the family curse - every Corwin male who married for love would be destined to lose his woman and his fortune. He decides to outsmart the prophecy that has plagued his family for generations by breaking up with his first love and marrying someone else. Now, divorced and broke, all he has left is his teenage daughter, a boatload of regret, and wariness when it comes to love...until Gabrielle Donovan returns, determined to rekindle their passion.

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with health advice, it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction. In Hidden Dangers: The Truth About Seed Oils and Their Impact on Our Health, author Olivia Phillips takes a deep dive into the often overlooked and misunderstood world of seed oils. With a critical and investigative eye, Phillips explores the history, production, and consumption of these ubiquitous cooking oils, revealing the shocking truth about their impact on our well-being.

Just one short season ago, major league center fielder John Roper had it all: the looks—and personal life—of a sports hero and the public’s adoration. But this hot property’s lucky streak has run out. After a World Series disaster, fans diss him, shock jocks mock him, and his dysfunctional family hassles him for money he really can’t spare. Now it’s up to him, and Hot Zone publicist Amy Stone, to get his life back on track.

Launische Operndiva trifft auf ehrgeizigen Football-Star – erst fliegen die Fetzen, dann die Funken! Thaddeus Walker Bowman Owens ist Ersatz-Quarterback der Chicago Stars, Teamplayer, gelegentliches Unterwäschemodel und ein Mann mit geringer Toleranz gegenüber Diven. Olivia Shore ist internationaler Opernsuperstar, Diva mit einer Leidenschaft für Perfektion, dem Verlangen nach Gerechtigkeit und einem monumentalen Groll gegen egoistische, anspruchslose Sportler. Und doch haben sich beide dazu verpflichtet, gemeinsam auf eine landesweite Werbetour für eine Luxusuhrenmarke zu gehen.