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In Love Is a Choice, best-selling doctors Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth, and Paul Meier walk you through their 10 proven stages to recovery from codependency that results from external circumstances. Humans are susceptible to codependency because of our sinful tendency to use defense mechanisms to fool ourselves. In codependent relationships, deceitful games are played, and important Christian principles are often taken out of context and abused.

What is Christianity? It is Christ. Nothing more, nothing less. Christianity is not an ideology and not a philosophy. Christianity is the Good News that beauty, truth, and goodness are found in a Person. And conversion? It's more than a change in direction; it's a change in connection.

The acclaimed Catholic writer and apologist Frank Sheed presents one of the most clear and outstanding explanations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever written. He starts with a compelling case of good reasons for anyone to study theology, and the wonderful rewards that accompany such a pursuit.

What's a congressman from Virginia doing in places where bullets fly and babies starve? Thirty years ago, Frank Wolf was elected to the U.S. Congress to address local transportation issues. Fueled by a faith that made him believe he could do something about it, the congressman grew to champion human and religious rights around the world---from cracking down on gang-related crimes in the U.S. to relieving suffering from war, AIDS, and famine in places like Darfur, China, and Bosnia.

Introducing a new kind of Jesus biography: Transform the tired and familiar way you have read the Bible into an electrifying journey of rediscovering Christ. In this compelling work, authors Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola reclaim the entire Bible as a gripping narrative about Jesus Christ.

Why does the allegiance that radical terrorists give to their false cause exceed the allegiance that most Christians today give to Jesus Christ? In Insurgence, best-selling author Frank Viola presents a radical proposal for Christians. Namely, that we have lost the explosive, earthshaking gospel of the kingdom that Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles preached. Viola argues that we've lost this dynamic, titanic, living gospel and exchanged it for a gospel of religious duty or permissiveness and "easy believism."

Deep within God's Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life. From Eternity to Here presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout Scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God's highest passion.

The Untold Story of the New Testament Church is a unique Bible handbook that weaves Acts and the Epistles together chronologically, creating one fluid story. This epic volume gives listeners a first-hand account of the New Testament drama that is riveting and enlightening. Get up-close and personal with apostles Paul, Peter, James and John and learn of their personal struggles. Learn what happened to all the apostles after the book of Acts was finished. Be ushered into the living, breathing atmosphere of the first century and uncover the hidden riches found in God’s Word.

In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, bestselling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience—trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry.

When you decree and declare what the Bible says, the angels of God are activated to perform the works and wonders of the Lord on your behalf. In this powerful book, Dr. Tim Sheets draws inspiration from his best-selling Angel Armies series to offer Spirit-empowered decrees that bring Heaven to earth. You will be equipped to speak words that mobilize the heavenly hosts to accomplish God's victorious plan for your life.

Dr. Tim Sheets is a best-selling author, apostolic leader, and biblical authority who teaches everyday believers how to engage God’s army of angels. In this dynamic new book, Sheets helps you recognize different categories and ranks of angels and the vital roles they play in your daily life. When you learn how God’s angels operate, you can partner with them to release heaven's plans and purposes over your life!

Throughout history, God has anointed the unqualified, empowered the weak, and chosen the least likely to change the world. The individual's ability is not what makes them powerful; they are empowered by the assignment—the mantle—they receive from Heaven. When these anointed people die, their mantles are left behind, waiting to be taken up by other Christians. Robert Henderson takes you a step further into the Courts of Heaven, revealing how spiritual mantles are reserved for the body of Christ, waiting to be accessed, received, and stewarded for supernatural results.

Christians face profound challenges today, including doubt, discouragement, fear, guilt, rejection, materialism, and spiritual apathy. God’s people are also seeking an answer to a piercing question: what does God want from me, exactly? In God’s Favorite Place on Earth, Frank Viola answers all of these challenges with seminal insight. Here is a brilliant retelling of Jesus’ many visits to the village of Bethany and the touching message that it holds for us today. Viola presents this beautifully crafted narrative from the viewpoint of Lazarus, who lived in Bethany with his two sisters, Martha and Mary.

What if every Christian discovered that his or her favorite teacher in church history had blind spots and held to some false - and even shocking - views? Best-selling author Frank Viola argues that this simple awareness will soften Christians when they interact with each other in the face of theological disagreements.

God is calling you to thrive!Turbulent times are all around us, and Bible prophecies foretold centuries ago read like today’s news headlines. Should we run for the nearest cave? Face reports boldly but blindly? Resign ourselves to trouble ahead? No! God has always had a survival plan to equip believers for the end times. In Last-Days Survival Guide, author and seasoned student of the Greek Rick Renner delivers rock-solid advice for sailing through turbulent seasons with victory.

Dr. Gerry Crete takes you on a journey to encounter all the parts of your inner world and allow them to be seen, heard, known, and loved. As you get to know these parts, you'll discover your innermost self, your spiritual center, and learn how to love yourself in a healthy and enriching way. You'll learn that with God's grace, the inmost self can help relieve us of our burdens of shame, fear, and self-hatred.

In this now classic exhortation to intercessory prayer, famed Congregational missionary Frank Laubach outlines the promises and pitfall of praying for others. Though prayer remains the "mightiest force in the world", its power is often diluted by parochialism and personal selfishness, which Christians can together overcome.

God Meant It For Good traces the stages of Joseph's life as he matures from a young and impetuous man to one who is prepared to leave his own vindication with God. It presents a case study in total forgiveness exemplified by Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers and applies it to Christian living today. This classic book will challenge, provoke, transform and excite, as the God who taught Joseph to love, forgive and serve, is the God who meant it for good.

Unlock the explosive potential of seeing your own life transformed! In Sparkling Gems from the Greek: Volume 2, Rick Renner offers a masterful blend of poignant personal memories, intriguing historical perspective, and penetrating insights into the believer's role in this present hour. Woven throughout these daily gems, Rick shares more than 1,000 unique Greek word studies with teachings that will challenge you to adjust your actions, realign your attitudes, and act on the practical applications of truth that are pertinent to your own walk with God.

Many Christians have a limited understanding of basic Bible doctrine, and this lack of knowledge breeds frustration and robs them of many blessings that belong to them as believers. Often they find themselves stumbling in the same areas over and over, missing out on the vibrant Christian life they know they should be experiencing.