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Elizabeth Passarella grew up in Memphis in a conservative Republican family with a Christian mom and a Jewish dad. Then she moved to New York, fell in love with the city - and, eventually, her husband - and changed. Sort of. While her politics have tilted to the left, she still puts her faith first - and argues that the two can go hand in hand, for what it’s worth. In this sharp and slyly profound memoir, Elizabeth shares stories and upends stereotypes about Southerners, New Yorkers, and Christians, making a case that we are all flawed humans simply doing our best.

Head back to school with the Berenstain Bears! With stories about starting school, new students, rumors and gossip, and settling disagreements, this treasury is perfect for children beginning a new school year or right in the middle of one.

Increase employee retention and productivity and prevent misunderstandings that lead to lost revenue, lost time, and increased legal risk with this leader-focused new approach to understanding, managing, and maximizing organizational diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion.

In "The Berenstain Bears Play a Fair Game", Sister and Brother Bear love soccer and their team the Rockets. But when their rivals, the Steamrollers, prove that they’ll do anything to win, soccer is no fun. As they listen, children will discover how peacemakers are the true winners. In "The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other", Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama and Papa Bear and the cubs. As the family searches high and low for the perfect picnic spot, they end up learning a few things about good manners and respecting others.

Too Tall and his gang decide that winning is more important than telling the truth during the annual cub campout’s canoe race. Preacher Brown uses the situation as a teaching moment and reminds the cubs the importance of honesty.

Early readers can now experience the classic The Berenstain Bears I Can Read titles in audio download format! These five adventures of the Bear Scouts in I Can Read Level One format are perfect for learning classic life lessons in early reader audio format. This collection contains The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub, The Berenstain Bears and the Kind Cub, The Berenstain Bears Kitten Rescue, The Berenstain Bears Honey Hunt Helpers, and The Berenstain Bears Mama’s Helpers.

An audio download for Berenstain Bears fans of all ages, three beloved picture books written by Jan and Mike Berenstain. This three-book audio download of classic Christmas-themed Berenstain Bears picture books is sure to please listeners young and old with their inspirational holiday messages.

Too often, the world speaks words of harm, and too often, we believe them - living stories God never intended for us. Join House of Belonging founder Tiffini Kilgore at the misfit table to discover how an ongoing, open dialogue with God changed her life, and how it can change yours.

This inspiring and affordable collection of six stories---plus instructions for ten different games and activities---from the bestselling The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ brand will encourage children ages 4-8 to embrace a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world around them.

After Raine’s dad walked out, Ginevieve Lightly never lived in one place too long, a rambling lifestyle that defined her daughter’s youth. When their car dies in Banister Falls, Wisconsin, Gin promises Raine they can stay until she finishes her senior year of high school. Gin will do anything to make sure her daughter has a bright future...a future that’s compromised when Raine reveals she’s pregnant.  

Sad is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Sad, kids discover that it’s okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness. With simple, accessible text, sad becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to grow closer to God. Young listeners will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.

A simple meal shared around a table. A fresh cup of coffee and God’s Word in the quiet hours of the morning. The joy of laughing with friends and family. Devotions from the Kitchen Table invites you to slow down and appreciate the gifts that are right in front of you. These ninety devotions will inspire you to sit in God’s presence, nourish your soul, and cherish the people who grace your kitchen table.

Thirteen years ago, Evie’s firefighter husband was killed in the line of duty, leaving her to raise their young son, Cody, alone. Now Cody is marrying the love of his life, and as he packs up his belongings, the house feels as empty as Evie’s heart. But for all her planning and mad organizational skills, Evie could never have anticipated the dramatic shift her life is about to make.

Over twenty years later, Dee was still in love with her charming Southern gentleman when he passed away suddenly in 2007. Determined to carry on Johnnie’s work, Dee earned her mortuary science degree, only to find herself no longer needed in the family business. So Dee crossed the racial divide in the most segregated industry in America and joined the staff of an African-American funeral home as a single white woman. In The Undertaker’s Wife, Oliver draws from her experience to provide candid advice on dying well and surviving the loss of those who have gone before.

After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol’s life took a permanent detour. She and her husband have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen.

Sweeten up bedtime with your favorite books from the bestselling A God Bless Book series! With just five minutes, your active little one will settle down and be captivated by adorable animals who thank God for His amazing blessings in all parts of life. Kids will love hearing about puppies playing dress-up, bear cubs tying their shoes before school, giraffes wearing fun pajamas, owls singing about God's love, and so much more!

God calls us to live lives of joy, but sometimes we feel big emotions. This 100-day devotional from authors Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert teaches kids that God loves them no matter what they’re feeling, and Scripture can empower them to manage their emotions.