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The Power Of Words: Words are free, its how you use them that may cost you


J. Martin - 2016
     Words, however, are the reason that one person lives a life of abundance while another person lives a life of lack. Words can open doorways that hands can not. They can break down invisible boundaries. A few words can destroy life or breathe new life into a withering one. Words can fill a person full of happiness or fill them full of despair. Words can build up a person’s confidence, or take it crashing to the ground. As most people do not value their words, they misuse them, which allows the power of their words to work against them. They want to go in one direction, but their words push them in another. This conflict is what most people battle with each day. They ask God to grace their lives with favor, health and abundance, but their words keep them in a life full of disappointment, sickness, and lack. In this book, I want to share with you the correct way to harness the power of your words, so instead of holding you back, they propel you towards the life that you desire. The life that you were destined to live. I will draw from personal experience and Scripture to illustrate how positive thoughts and words can be used to overcome every challenge that stands in your way. I will share how important it is to stop the habit of talking idly about your problems and instead focus on speaking about solutions. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page.

The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi


Robby Gallaty - 2017
    Through the years, our understanding of Jesus has been shaped by different cultural influences, and many Christians have forgotten that Jesus was a Jewish man living in a Jewish land, observing Jewish customs, and investing his life into Jewish men and women.Trading the popular, but inaccurate Western perspective of the Bible for the context in which Jesus actually ministered in 2000 years ago, author Robby Gallaty reveals the fascinating Hebraic culture, customs, and nuances many Christians have never experienced or learned about.By uncovering the teaching of the first and second century rabbis and Christian theologians, and highlighting little-known Jewish idioms and traditions, Gallaty takes Christians on a biblical journey to rediscover a forgotten Jesus from a biblical perspective, deepening your relationship with God.

Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End


David Gibson - 2017
    Living in light of our death reorients us to our limitations as creatures and helps us see God’s good gifts right in front of us—enabling us to live wisely, freely, and generously. Drawing on wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes, David Gibson teaches us to embrace this countercultural mind-set and live life backward: to take the one thing in the future that is certain—our death—and work backward when it comes to our priorities, goals, desires, and decisions. If we do this, we'll learn that only with a proper perspective on death can we find meaning and satisfaction in life—and see just how great God is.

Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: An Executive Summary (Executive Summaries by Spry Summaries Book 2)


Spry Summaries - 2014
    Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People continues to pass down knowledge thousands of years old to a modern audience. The titular 7 habits will help you become more effective in business and personal situations. This 3500+ word executive summary by Spry Summaries boils down the essential knowledge from the 10-million copy seller into a compact and easy to read package. Take the knowledge of generations with you on the go!

This is Gail


Gail O'Brien - 2016
    In 2008, inspirational surgeon Chris O'Brien published his bestselling memoir of his battle with brain cancer, NEVER SAY DIE. But he wasn't the only person in the O'Brien household with a powerful story to tell. Since Chris passed away in 2009, his wife Gail has gone on a journey of her own: from a busy surgeon's wife and mother of a picture-perfect family to a widow in her mid-50s, grieving not only her husband but also her son Adam, who died as a result of epilepsy a short time after Chris's death. Yet in the midst of her grief, Gail discovered resolve and strength deep within herself. When Chris was alive, Gail was the woman behind the great man. But after his death, she stepped forward to make her own mark on the world. While coming to terms with both a public and private loss, Gail took on Chris's legacy as steward of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse cancer centre, navigating the often bruising politics of boards and committees to ensure his vision was realised. She also went back to work as a physio after being out of the workforce for 20 years, while still holding her shattered family together. She reinvented herself and found that she could survive and even thrive in a world without her soul mate. A moving, inspiring, deeply poignant and often joyous story of family, love and loss - and ultimately, about finding your purpose in the world.

Nistar


Shira Frimer - 2013
    Not to stop a speeding train, or to scale a skyscraper in pursuit of masked marauders. But to face the vile nemesis that children of all races and religions battle on a daily basis - cancer. Nistar is a 116 page, full color graphic novel about JJ Barak, the world's first superhero for children fighting cancer, illustrated by renowned comic book artist Josef Rubinstein. Foreword written by Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman movie franchise. Nistar tells the tale of a young doctor, JJ Barak, who discovers a mystical stone with untapped powers. He attempts to harness its powers and save the life of one of his patients fighting cancer. His journey takes him out of the cancer ward and into a parallel realm called Nistar, a place where all things intangible, including a person's thoughts, dreams, and fantasies, manifest themselves in physical form. It is in this place that JJ Barak confronts Karkin, the Demon of Disease, in an epic battle against childhood cancer. Along the way para-human characters guide our hero on his turbulent journey and draw the reader into a highly imaginative, page turning adventure.

Our Daily Bread - January / February / March 2020


Our Daily Bread MinistriesKirsten Holmberg - 2019
    The daily devotional thoughts published in Our Daily Bread help readers spend time each day in God’s Word. This electronic edition of Our Daily Bread allows you to enjoy the same inspiring content found in the print edition of Our Daily Bread, but with many additional digital features: • 90 Digital Daily Devotionals • Includes Scripture Passages and Insights • Links to a Daily Bible Reading Plan • Links to Additional Topical Content Resources from Our Daily Bread Ministries • Our Daily Bread Author Biographies Our Daily Bread is published and distributed worldwide in more than 40 languages by Our Daily Bread Ministries offices around the globe. Our Daily Bread Ministries also produces a variety of other Bible resources, which are available for the asking. Our Daily Bread is distributed via print, large-print, radio, podcast, email, rss, and mobile. For social networking users, find Our Daily Bread on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Amish Days: The Amish Beekeeper: A Hollybrook Amish Romance (Rhoda's Story Book 1)


Brenda Maxfield - 2016
    When he approaches her to rent her beehives for his struggling orchard, Rhoda’s world turns upside down. Against her will, she finds herself drawn to this handsome Amish man. But how can she be interested in him when she’s so busy caring for her aging senile mother? Or while she’s struggling to make ends meet on her deceased father’s farm? Or when her sister’s emotional balance is about to give way? Besides … Aaron’s interest in her is strictly business. Isn’t it? Join Rhoda’s struggle as her heart comes alive in this tender Amish romance. The Amish Beekeeper is a sweet, clean, inspirational Amish Story—part of the much-loved Hollybrook Amish Romance series. The Amish Beekeeper is a touching Christian story of discovery, care-giving, and finding true love. Enjoy this tender tale today! Grab your copy now! While this book is part of a romance series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book. ALWAYS FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime.

The Message of Ecclesiastes: A Time to Mourn, and a Time to Dance


Derek Kidner - 1976
    But is this the whole message of Ecclesiastes? With imagination and clarity, Derek Kidner introduces this Old Testament book which speaks so powerfully to our generation. His love of Hebrew poetry and his understanding of biblical mind shine through in his careful passage-by-passage exposition. The full biblical text is included.

How To Be A GREAT Salesperson...By Monday Morning!


David R. Cook - 2017
    Read The Table of Contents. If you are looking for ways to increase your sales, you have found THE BOOK you are looking for. Period! After Reading This Book, You Will Discover: How to Build a 'Burning Desire' Within Your Customers for Your Products and Services How to Create Urgency: Reasons for Your Customers to Purchase Now! Shorten Your Sales Cycle Trial Close Assumptive Close Takeaway Close Third-Party Close Why Asking Open-Ended Questions is Such an Effective Strategy The Importance of Enthusiasm and Benefits How to Schedule Your Follow Up Calls/Meetings, So YOU Are in Control of Your Sale How to Know When to Stop Selling, and Start Closing Your Sale Plus, Much More '5 STAR' Amazon Review: Grab two copies today. One copy to keep at home on your nightstand and one to keep with you at all other times. Read it and re-read it until the pages fall out. Then, buy more copies. Your sales WILL increase if you use the tools Mr. Cook has given you. But, you must actually use them '5 STAR' Amazon Review: "Imagine you're sitting in a room with the best salesman ever, and you ask him (and he is willing) to tell you all his best techniques...this is the information you get from this book. Doesn't matter what product or service you sell, and it doesn't matter if you're just starting out or have been in sales for decades, this book is a 'sales acceleration manual.' I would definitely not miss reading this one."  Sales Managers: There are many closing techniques in this book your sales reps can start using immediately to increase their sales. Sales Managers are ordering books for their entire team, with proven results! Who This Book is For: Seasoned Salespeople and New Salespeople - Any seasoned sales pro will tell you they are always on the hunt for new closing techniques, a refresher, or a way to improve themselves. New Salespeople - You have just stumbled onto a gem of a sales book that will move you years ahead in your sales knowledge. Everyone will wonder where you learned all of your new sales closing skills. Small Business Owners - This book will teach you how to sell your products and services. Not demonstrate your products and services, but sell your products and services. There is a big difference between demonstrating and selling, which is explained to you in the book. Large Business Owners - Get this book for all of your reps, if you want them to increase their sales.

Angel Falls


Connie Mann - 2013
    Brooks Anderson has been sent to find the child and bring it to the US. When circumstances bring them together in Brazil, they find themselves being pursued by a killer as they protect an orphaned baby. As the danger heightens around them, so does the attraction between Regina and Brooks, despite their differences. Regina and Brooks have both been broken by their violent pasts, but while Regina relies on her faith to deal with her past, Brooks has turned away from God. Will their pasts stop them from realizing their true feelings for each other when their pursuer strives to keep them apart forever?

Medjugorje: The Last Apparition


Wayne Weible - 2013
    It is packed with vital new information in addition to the basic story of its beginnings and where it is today. Included is startling commentary on the alleged secrets and how they will change the world forever. Underlying the story is the disclosure by the Mother of Jesus that she will never come to earth again in apparition. THE LAST APPARITION is a must read!

Glorious Truths about Mother Eve


Susan Easton Black - 2018
    She partook of the forbidden fruit, persuading Adam to do likewise. Was she a temptress? Did she introduce evil into the world? When scrutiny regarding Eve’s actions in the Garden of Eden takes on a negative tone, we can turn to truths to put Eve in the right light. Glorious Truths about Mother Eve addresses many questions about her and her story by exploring the hidden depths of the Genesis, Moses, and Abraham accounts of the Fall of Adam and the teachings of Latter-day prophets on the role of Eve in the garden and in mortality. Learn how these sacred truths challenge traditional religious scholarship, and rejoice with gospel scholar Susan Easton Black in the revelations that clarify Eve’s noble role as matriarch of the human race in the Lord’s plan.

Reflections on the Psalms


C.S. Lewis - 1958
    He points out that the Psalms are poems, intended to be sung, not doctrinal treatises or sermons. Proceeding with his characteristic grace, he guides readers through both the form and the meaning of these beloved passages in the Bible.

The Companion Bible


E.W. Bullinger - 1990
    W. Bullinger's exhaustively researched study BibleA direct descendant of the great Swiss reformer, Johann H. Bullinger, E. W. Bullinger was a life-long scholar and writer. He studied at King's College, London, from 1860 through 1861 and was ordained in the Church of England in 1862. In 1867 he was appointed to the position of clerical secretary for the Trinitarian Bible Society, a post he would hold until his death.The Companion Bible by Bullinger was released in six parts, beginning in 1910, and Bullinger's identity as author of the notes and editor was purposely left off the title page. The introduction notes:To the same end this Bible is not associated with the name of any man; so that its usefulness may neither be influenced nor limited by any such consideration; but that it may commend itself, on its own merits, to the whole English-speaking race.The text of The Companion Bible is the Authorized Version (KJV). Bullinger's notes relied upon many sources from the biblical studies of that era, particularly the emerging archaeological and linguistic discoveries of the late 19th century.Notes within the text of this 2,176 page, one-volume study Bible give valuable insights into the original Greek and Hebrew languages. Alternate translations, explanations of figures of speech, cross-references and an introductory detailed outline of each book and chapter are among the many features which Bible students, pastors, and seminarians will find helpful.Study helps in The Companion Bible include:198 appendices, keyed to the study notes, which include explanations of Greek and Hebrew words and their use Charts, parallel passages, maps, proper names and their pronunciation Timelines plus other special information and topical studies Distinguishing type for divine names and titles. Archaeological findings and historical genealogies. Figures of speech which are noted and explained. Hebrew words supplied in their root form. Emphasized pronouns in the original text given in distinguishable type. Cross-references supplied to similar words in the original text. 10 point type size Burgundy hardcover