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While pastoring for the past 15 years, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson's well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, he writes Gospel Deeps as a "next step" to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamond and examines it facet by facet.

When four recent high school graduates return home from a weekend of camping, they expect to go back to life as usual. Instead, the boys discover empty streets, abandoned cars, and utter silence - everyone has disappeared. As the friends attempt to solve the mystery, they stumble upon more questions than answers. Why won’t the electronics work? Where did the wind go? What do the notebooks full of gibberish mean? With each new discovery, they learn that nothing was ever quite what it seemed on Echo Island and that a deep secret is drawing them in - if only they'd surrender to it.

In Gospel-Driven Ministry, Jared Wilson looks at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how to identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call. In addition, he unpacks the eight core practices of pastoral ministry and offers guidance to prepare pastors for long-term, healthy ministry.

From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus called and equipped individuals who would serve his community of followers. These "shepherds" are called to preach, pray, and care for the needs of God's people. But what does it mean to be a pastor? And what is the nature of this ministry, according to the Bible? In these 10 audio lectures, Jared Wilson begins by looking at the qualifications for the pastorate, addressing the notion of a call to ministry and how an individual—and a church community—can best identify the marks of maturity and affirm a call.

A desperate call from her sister sends investigative reporter Cat Hawl on a rescue mission to Hawaii. But when she arrives, it's more than she bargained for. Not only is a tea sommelier found dead, but a mischievous puppy has turned the crime scene into a dog’s breakfast. And to top it off, Cat’s sister, Lani, has gone missing. Is she a witness or on the run?

Life has not always been kind to Wendy Wilson. Childhood traumas, an abusive marriage, and the complexities of being a woman in a high-stakes corporate atmosphere all proved to be adversities that could make or break her very spirit. And yet, at every challenge, she persevered by learning what it truly takes to forge a way forward and ultimately reach success in both her personal and professional lives. She went on to become a CFO and leader of global procurement, and found true happiness in a healthy and loving second marriage.

Autumn, a survivor of an abusive relationship, finds solace in the arms of Patience, a kind-hearted single father. With her ex refusing to let go, their love becomes a dangerous game. Can Patience protect Autumn and his child from the clutches of her obsessive ex, or will their love be doomed from the start?

Patience’s unwavering dedication has been a constant in Autumn’s life, particularly during her most trying times. Her unyielding spirit, evident in her ability to overcome unimaginable obstacles, inspires daily. As Autumn navigates health setbacks, Patience provides steadfast guidance. However, when a ghost from his past threatens his family’s security, Autumn has the opportunity to return the unwavering support he has consistently offered.

The characters you have grown to love are back for the holidays. What happens when you mix the families from Love in-between the White Lines and A Love Affair for Eternity? Laughter, memories, and, of course, some bloodshed. Kick back and enjoy this holiday short from C. Wilson.

The characters you have grown to love are back for the holidays. There's a family secret looming over the Browne household, and it's up to Bleek to bring everything into the light. Enjoy this short story about family and love.

🎙️ Join us as we dive deep into the captivating world of emergency medical services, shining a spotlight on leadership, experiences, and insights of the EMS Officers who navigate the front lines of healthcare.✨ Each episode will take you on an immersive adventure through the lens of EMS professionals, offering a fresh perspective on their remarkable work.🎧 Our goal is to share their powerful narratives, highlighting the challenges they face, the lives they touch, and the resilience that drives them forward.

In The Storied Life, veteran author Jared C. Wilson explores the ins and outs of writers and writing, exploring the myriad ways the craft is more about transformation than simply communication. From decades of experience and with his signature wit, Wilson brings well-earned insight, autobiographical reflections, and meaningful meditations to the topic of writing as a way of life and as a way of worship, showing how the concept of Story—our personal stories and God's grand story of redemption—shapes fiction and non-fiction writers alike.

In Go Outside, Jared and Becky Wilson imagine the advice they’d give if they could travel back in time. Like Solomon in Ecclesiastes, as we get older, we lament and regret the desires and behaviors of our youth. But what if you could avoid some of the pitfalls and pain so many people experience?

Castaway, a fallen prince must fight for his life. Blinded, muted, and deafened, Koga Kane will need to overcome more than his struggles to bring about a lasting peace in the galaxy. In order to succeed, he must find peace for himself, and the resolve to carry on.

Each of us is the owner of a random collection of theologies, doctrines, and superstitions. It's a junk drawer of religious ideas and influences. It's the witticisms your grandmother tossed around with ease that sounded like they came from a religious text. It's an insight gleaned about God from a half-heard sermon at a friend's church. It's the mental screenshot of a meme shared on social media. It's the empowering idea you underlined in a book and wrote on a Post-it Note now forever affixed to your laptop.

Adonis "Drayko" Loving had been trouble since he learned to walk. Living a risky lifestyle finally catches up with him, forcing him to suddenly leave Ohio and find a fresh start elsewhere. After relocating, he finds himself struggling with adjusting to his new surroundings. Living a single, drama-free life by getting money and staying out of the way comes to an abrupt end when Nyoka crosses his path. Her slanted, sly eyes pull him in and make him rethink and reevaluate his entire life.

Two murders before lunch is a pretty bad day in anybody’s schedule, but when your sister’s a suspect, you just want to howl at the moon. Thankfully, that would hardly be noticeable in Barkview, the dog-friendliest town in America, where it’s starting to look as if humans are the endangered species. Cat Wright (wrong name, wrong pet preference for Barkview) has barely had time to regret a good deed that just got punished when her younger sister Lani takes time out from performing mouth-to-mouth on an unconscious friend to give her an emergency call.

Tragedy and pain seem to be the only thing that is following Eternity. Having to cope with new heartache that is unbearable will make or break her. Bleek has always been her fixer, but when he finally grows tired of the cat and mouse game, she will need to piece herself together by her lonesome.

Cat Wright can almost handle dogs, but she finds the delicate balance bitterly disrupted when two opposing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels disappear and the mayor’s wife is murdered.

The characters you have grown to love are back again. Eternity always wondered if a love affair could last for her, but now she has no doubts. She knows where her heart belongs, and is finally giving in to the love that has always been right at her reach. It took for her to heal herself within to appreciate Bleek’s love.