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From a writer Steve Almond calls "[T]he master of the down and out that just got worse" comes a collection of stories that live vividly in the listener's memory long after the final word has been spoken. Taking place in a world of desperate people who cling to hope but have few expectations, Roberge introduces us to a motley crew of cripples, drug addicts, former child actors, chimpanzee boxers, exterminators, and assorted criminals.

Most of us readily recognize we were created for God, and we serve for his good pleasure. Why should it be a stretch in our perspective to realize that our priority for him should be the motivating force behind our actions? Our very existence is the proof that he should be our motive.

Skye's a comic book superhero with a gun in his hand and a gripe against his author. Every girl Skye's ever dated is either dead or trying to take over the world, and in the series finale, Skye's best friend kills him. Or so he thinks. The weapon meant to disintegrate Skye lands him in his author's universe. With a shot at revenge. Skye, meet Jace. Jacen Howard's a brilliant #blerd math whiz and comics aficionado. Jace doesn't see himself as a hero; he's just trying to survive. Jace might be just the hero Skye needs.

Our truth is greater than the facts presented by the condition, greater than the adversity from the enemy, and greater than self-doubt. The reconnect is for the sake of reconstruction, and ultimately reintroduction of the sons of Adam to their assignments in the Earth.

Caring for others has always been Nora’s priority. Whether it is a student, a struggling family, or a single parent, Nora puts their best interest above her own. Even when she receives letters threatening her life, she tries to figure out how to help the person responsible rather than herself. Cain runs his business and his life with strict rules and strict routines. It helps him live successfully, and it helps his son, Ashton, as he matures into a dragon. However, one phone call and several dinners later, Nora is Cain’s mate, and everything is disrupted.

Behavioral psychologist Dr. John Austin has asked leaders around the world what they most want for their teams . . . and most leaders want their people to feel belonging, psychological and physical safety, to feel inspired, excited to be at work, and that they are working with purpose. Leaders implement processes and procedures, develop training, create strategic plans, and explain in increasing detail what to do . . . and yet, somehow, the work culture often does not improve.