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In Not Old, Not Young, Not Done, you’ll find encouragement to faithfully follow Jesus through the ups and downs of this season. No matter what the specific circumstances you might find yourself in during the “afternoon of life,” author Christopher Ash speaks truth to the heart.

The church is sadly still confused about what it means to be a man or a woman. While secular society talks about sexuality in terms of liberation, many in the church define manhood and womanhood in terms of reductive roles that rob us of the dignity of personhood, created in the image of God. In her poetic, theologically contemplative style, Aimee Byrd invites you to enter the rich treasure trove of the Song of Songs as its lyrics reveal how our very bodies are visible signs that tell us something about our God.

Author Kerri Weems had let the pace and rhythm of her life get out of control. At first the consequences were only physical, but they quickly impacted her spiritual life. Since then, God has been teaching her to walk in time with him; he is teaching her to be led rather than driven. In this audiobook, she opens up her life and shares this journey with the listener. God's best for each of us is that we go the full distance of our race, and not just crawl exhausted across the finish line.

Stopped at a familiar intersection on her way to work, Ginger Sprouse watched the homeless man pacing the garbage-strewn ground in his bare feet. Compelled to pull over and say hello, she was drawn to his exuberant joy and infectious smile. And his ready acceptance of her was a welcome counterpoint to her internal struggle with guilt and shame at her past. Over the next few months, Ginger would learn that Victor had been returning to that spot because it was the last place he had seen his mother - three years earlier.

When was the last time you did something just for the joy of it? The Creative Soul Within invites you on a 52-week journey to embrace the creative soul within you to help you grow in your relationship with God, yourself, and those around you. With each entry, you're invited to unplug, rediscover your imagination, let go of stress, learn how to play again, and take the deep and meaningful journey to develop the creative gifts the Lord has given you. For creatives of all skill levels, this is perfect for people who want to know themselves and their God more deeply.

Are you mom enough? The cover of a popular magazine asked this haunting question in bold red letters that hung over the startling image of a young mother nursing her four-year-old. When the issue hit newsstands, it re-ignited a longstanding mommy war in American culture.

Succulents is a concise field guide to 50 varieties of succulents. It provides illustrations accompanied by profiles detailing each plant’s natural habitat, identifying characteristics, care and keeping tips, common pests and diseases, purchasing notes, and more. Whether you want a crash course on succulents or are interested in interior design and potted arrangements, this is the perfect garden companion.

Hannah Whitall Smith beautifully describes a trusting and fully surrendered relationship with God the Father. Pursuing this way of life, as God intended, inevitably brings the most peace, joy, and contentment. Smith walks through dealing with doubts and stale faith as well as how to rely on the firm foundation of a truly and endlessly faithful God. In this way, every Christ follower not only knows, but can also feel that they are surrounded by and filled with real love. Rejoicing in freedom and exalting in salvation, this work is a true celebration of life in Christ.

What does the Bible really say about identity and gender, dating and sex? Are its teachings out of date and repressive? Or are they the way to joy and contentment? Long-time youth worker Jennifer Kvamme knows teens are grappling with these questions. In this book she helps listeners cut through the cultural confusion to look at the whole story of God’s love for us to give listeners an essential backdrop for the Bible’s teachings on sexuality.

Two paranormal investigative teams have one night to rid a haunted mansion of whatever lurks in its halls to claim a $1 million prize. When her psychic friends offer her a chance to join their investigative unit to remove ghosts from a haunted mansion, Jocelyn takes the gig without a second thought. After all, she's got no job, a ton of school debt, and the mortgage is past due, so she really has nothing to lose. After Jocelyn enters the mansion, she discovers why the building has been on the market for over a decade.

Abandoned by his father at age two, Rick Sylvester lived with an abusive mother whose struggles as a member of the working poor led her to drugs, alcohol, theft, and prostitution - and eventually attempted suicide. Rick battled depression, anxiety, and PTSD as the chaos, neglect, and unpredictability of his childhood seemed to doom him to follow in his mother's footsteps.

Tensions simmer in 1765 Boston, home to twelve-year-old Lizzie Murray. Residents of the city are dividing over loyalty to England—and the divisions strike within Lizzie's own family, as her brother and father often find themselves at odds. When a mob wounds a young British soldier, Lizzie chooses to help the frightened Redcoat—a move that brings even more trouble to her life. Where is God in the emotional upheaval afflicting the colonies? Can Lizzie overcome the fear that weighs on her soul?

In A Bit of Earth, Andrea G. Burke looks at the seasonal practice and common grace of gardening through a devotional lens. Part memoir, part prayer book, A Bit of Earth weaves care and intent through moments of ordinary living. This book is a lifelong resource of Scripture, poetry, and prose on the life of faith for contemplatives, gardeners, and believers.

Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers just how much she wants to live. As Adrienne’s legal guardian, Andrea acts as her parent, sister, friend, and guide. In Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, Andrea Wilson Woods tells a brilliant, touching story that captures the listener's heart and attention with clarity and grit. This emotional true story is a beautifully written, insightful book on how we connect as humans and why life—no matter how truncated—is worth living.

Faithful Friends is a one-of-a-kind Bible storybook featuring the stories of over 40 men and women of the Bible. Bring a touch of whimsy to story time with this accessible collection of stories featuring both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam, and many more. Each story is told in a short, easy-to-understand passage.

The thinkers discussed in this volume are a remarkably diverse group. They were born in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, and their work extends into the 21st. Some are economists primarily addressing other scholars, others popular writers aiming at the general public. Their educational backgrounds range from entirely informal schooling to PhDs from major universities.

We know that in a fallen and broken world there will always be pain and poverty, sickness and sadness. Yet as followers of Christ, we are called to bring hope and healing to those who hurt. What, then, is our responsibility to alleviate human suffering this side of eternity? With so many needs everywhere we look, where do we start? The Least of These brings together a collection of respected Christian thought leaders to provide a multifaceted look at the body of Christ’s relationship and responsibility―both individual and corporate―to the marginalized of our society.

I lift my eyes up to the mountains—where does my help come from? Reflect on this scripture and other favorites as you listen through the inspirational content in Devotions from the Mountains.

Renew your love of our most favorite verses from God’s Word. 100 Favorite Bible Verses is a compilation of 100 beloved verses, each accompanied by a short life application gleaned from many top authors.

Based on YouVersion and OneHope’s popular Bible App for Kids, Bible Storybook from The Bible App for Kids includes favorite Bible stories and discussion questions. Segues between stories guide young listeners as they journey to become closer to God and understand the bigger story of God’s Word.