FREE (K) Various Christian/Spiritual Themed Books

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Growing Deeper in our Church Communities: 50 ideas for Connection in a Disconnected Age [Kindle Edition] C. Christopher Smith (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Deeper...154606011_f_30

GROWING DEEPER offers: “fantastic practical ideas that most local churches can do to help connection and fellowship.” - Scot McKnight

A significant part of our connection as churches to people, place and mission is the realization that the life together of our church community must flow through every hour of every day throughout the week, whether we are physically gathered together or not.

As a result of the individualism of our age, there is a great temptation to see our churches as religious communities, whose work is primarily concerned with spiritual matters, and is in contrast to the physical world in which we work and feed and cover ourselves. This dualistic temptation is one that we must resist with every fiber of our being! Part of our growing deeper together as church communities is the task of finding ways to embody the wisdom of God as the church in all facets of life. Thus, a church should care about how its members and neighbors are fed and housed and employed.

I believe that these fundamental economic realities are the soil in which deeper connections with people, place and mission start to take root, and the ideas here are aimed at spurring our imaginations in this direction.

*** Includes Active Table of Contents.

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Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity [Kindle Edition]
Drew Brees (Author), Mark Brunell (Foreword), Chris Fabry (Contributor)


http://www.amazon.com/Coming-Back-St...154606011_f_33

When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.

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Montana Morning (Kilbourne Clan) [Kindle Edition] Sharon Flesch (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Montana-Mornin...154606011_f_67

Life on the Kilbourne Cattle Ranch will never be the same.

Nestled in a remote Montana mountain valley, this has always been a peaceful place. Jack, his dad, Will, and Andy have always kept it simple - hard work and a feeling of contentment at the end of the day. They like it that way.

When Jack finds his long lost daughter, his life seems complete until tragedy strikes leaving him to raise an injured grandson he has never met. The men are definately going to need help.

Jack thinks he's found just what the doctor ordered. What he doesn't realize is the 'sweet little lady' is going to turn their lives upside down and inside out. Determined to turn the old ranch house into a home and this bunch of contankerous men into a family, Adrianna Banks, armed with her faith in God and a quiet sense of humor, sets out to just that.

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A Faith Full Marriage: Building a Lifetime Love on Biblical Principles [Kindle Edition]
Paul Chappell (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Faith-Full-Mar...154606011_f_84

This book uncovers a vital missing element in most marriages—faith! Discover how faith should be the foundation and the source of joy and happiness in your marriage relationship. Faith is where God’s touch enters the picture—and more than anything, your marriage needs His touch!

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Cry into the Wind [Kindle Edition] Othello Bach (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Cry-into-the-W...154606011_f_86

Cry into the Wind is a spellbinding story of triumph over incredible tragedy, and an inspirational guide for those struggling to overcome the effects of abuse. Abject poverty, a house fire that claimed her mother’s life, the loneliness of an orphanage where she was separated from her siblings… and so much more … yet nothing was able to break Othello Bach’s spirit. She couldn’t read until the eighth grade, yet sold her first novel to Avon Books at the age of 27. She is the author off 17 published books and has 35 recorded songs by Broadway, TV, and Hollywood stars Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, and Sandy Duncan.

“Othello Bach is a force. And this book proves it.” -- Joel Grey

“Cry into the Wind” is a page-turner from beginning to end. It is a compelling story of survival and an inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit and raw determination -- Dave Pelzer, author of “A Child Called It.”

“As illustrator of four of Othello’s books, I’m sure that her hilariously inventive take on life must have helped her overcome many obstacles.” -- Sandy Huffaker, nationally syndicated political cartoonist, fine artist and illustrator.

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Parenting on Your Knees: Prayers and Practical Guidance for the Preschool Years [Kindle Edition] Vicki Tiede (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Your...154606011_f_88

Strap on your sense of humor and don some knee pads as you prepare to be equipped for/by Parenting on Your Knees: Prayers and Practical Guidance for the Preschool Years. Vicki Tiede provides parents of preschoolers tools and strategies for parenting and praying when sleep and alone time are at a minimum. You will find hope and encouragement to nurture and pray for your child’s character, behavior, social skills, development, and spiritual growth.

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They Shall See God [Kindle Edition] Athol Dickson (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/They-Shall-See...154606011_f_25

Little Katie was a Christian. Her very best friend Ruth was a Jew. The girls’ eyewitness testimony sent a bad man to Louisiana's infamous Angola prison. 25 years later, Ruth has become an embittered Rabbi, Kate is a lonely widow, the bad man is out, and people are dying in the strangest of ways.

Torn apart in childhood by animosities beyond their understanding, Kate and Ruth can no longer elude the past’s unfinished business. To survive, these very different women must reach out to each other in spite of the mayhem and mistrust that shrouds one vital truth: sometimes the most dangerous of enemies crouches just inside the human heart.

"The writing... sparkles. Dickson tells a fascinating tale that incorporates murder, mystery, love, fanatical obsession, Jewish and Christian dialogue, and the depths of relationships... It'll have you tightly in its grip until the final pages." (Eric Wilson, author of novelizations for Fireproof and Facing the Giants)

"Hooked, hooked and hooked!... A compelling story with profound faith implications... Take short a great ride through the final pages." (Sigmund Brouwer, author of the Canary List)

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Journey on the Hard Side of Miracles [Kindle Edition] Dr. Steven Stiles (Author), Steve Gregg (Foreword)


http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Hard-S...154606011_f_83

Over 20,000 copies of this Christian Kindle book in circulation!

“Gripping…A one of a kind adventure sure to capture your heart.” Larry Holser, Christian Conference Speaker
“Incredible. Fascinating read.” – Esther Wei, Editor-in-Chief, World Christian Fellowship
“…you do not enjoy putting this book down…” – Jan Mennite, Christian Writer
“The miraculous providences documented in this book really occurred.” – Steve Gregg, Christian Author, host of the Narrow Path

We had been WARNED, but we had only wanted to serve God. The truth was that not one person had a clue what would actually happen when we first boarded that tired old bus. With two hundred easy miles to our destination, there was little cause for concern. Yet somehow, despite every effort, our humble band of Jesus People never got there—and we never really found our way home.

Wandering for years, and struggling deep on the hard side of miracles, we knew we must not turn back, for every mountain climbed, every desert crossed, every dark valley and peaceful place of rest revealed an unseen Traveler, the One to whom the journey belonged.

There is a reason to listen to the Shepherd. There is a reason to stay close.

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Why Holiness Matters: We've Lost Our Way--But We Can Find it Again [Kindle Edition]
Tyler Braun (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Why-Holiness-M...154606011_f_12

When was the last time you thought about holiness?

God's
specific command for holiness: "Be holy, for I am holy," (in Leviticus 11, 19, and
in 1st Peter 1) is an idea rephrased and repeated throughout the Bible.

But
because of our misunderstandings of sin, holiness,
innocence, and God, His command rings hollow in
the action of our faith.

-Sin (we view it as either inevitable
or we just go with it)
-Holiness (we view it as unrealistic
or we ignore it because there's no immediate payoff)
-Innocence
(we view it as subordinate to "experiencing the world"), and
-God
(we often think he'll probably let us down-just like so many people do).

But,
what if there was a different way?

By entering into God's deep
affection, He rewrites our wayward story into a narrative of unwavering devotion,
a living, breathing Christian faith distinguished by God's inner-working. In Why
Holiness Matters, Tyler Braun tells the story of the Millennial Generation
and our need for rescue from our own shame into the light and love of living in
God's presence.

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God's Grace Apart From Law: A Biblical Explanation On Living A Victorious Christian Life By Grace Alone [Kindle Edition]
Mick Mooney (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Grace-Apa...154606011_f_99

'God's Grace Apart From Law' is an easy to read, conversational journey through the first three chapters of Paul's letter to the Roman church. If you want to gain a better understanding of how the New Covenant functions and how to correctly understand the relationship between God's grace and God's law, then this book will help you greatly.

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"Mooney presents us with yet another reason he is such a gift to today's church. This book exposes the fraud of self-made righteousness and invites us to the joys of truly knowing our perfect standing in Jesus Christ. So if you want to more fully celebrate God's grace, read this book and find your heart overflowing with gratefulness to your Jesus."

Dr. Andrew Farley
Bestselling author of "The Naked Gospel" and "God Without Religion"
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Paul's letter to the Roman Church is, in a nutshell, a testimony of God's grace: the Gospel of God. It brings into focus not only the correct way to understand the New Covenant reality of grace, but also, perhaps more significantly, the correct way to understand the Old Covenant of law. The importance of this clarification cannot be understated. In fact, it was the dominant theme Paul continued to clarify to the church throughout his entire known ministry. To Paul, the Christian life was lived through the profound reality of grace.

The New Covenant is the awakening of God's divine way of the Spirit, established at its appointed time through the finished work of his Son. Paul was convinced of this new era of grace, and, in a way that perhaps only Paul could do, he explained how all things found their reality in grace and how all things are achieved through the power of grace. Grace was not merely a nice word to Paul; it was the very nature of God. It was to Paul, and remains true for every generation, the all-encompassing power of the Almighty.

If you have ever wondered how it can really be possible for a Christian to live their life of faith by grace alone, without the need or requirement of the Old Covenant law, then 'God's Grace Apart From Law' will be of a great help to you. It is a clear, in-depth, biblical explanation. Based on the first three chapters of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, it goes into great details to help you understand Paul's heart and motives for writing the letter, and how his message of 'grace alone' is just as important in today's church to grasp and live by as it was in the days of the early church.

"God's Grace Apart From Law: A Biblical Explanation On Living A Victorious Christian Life By Grace Alone" is a must read for anyone interested in further understanding and living in the radical truth of the New Covenant.

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The Daniel Fast Daily Devotional for Lent [Kindle Edition]
Susan Gregory (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Fast-Da...154606011_f_30

Bestselling author Susan Gregory shares Bible truths, thought-provoking devotions and personal insights in this daily devotional created especially for men, women, churches and study groups who are fasting for Lent and other periods of extended fasting and prayer.

Susan is considered by many to be "the Daniel Fast expert" with her websites and blogs interacting and teaching hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. You can visit the site at http://Daniel-Fast.com

Her passion is to provide useful information and tools for Christians so they can lead the life Jesus made possible for them. This book is in response to the hundreds of requests she received for a daily devotional for Lent and other times when people choose to fast longer than the typical 21-day Daniel Fast.

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Why Holiness Matters: We've Lost Our Way--But We Can Find it Again [Kindle Edition]
Tyler Braun (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Why-Holiness-M...154606011_f_35

When was the last time you thought about holiness?

God's
specific command for holiness: "Be holy, for I am holy," (in Leviticus 11, 19, and
in 1st Peter 1) is an idea rephrased and repeated throughout the Bible.

But
because of our misunderstandings of sin, holiness,
innocence, and God, His command rings hollow in
the action of our faith.

-Sin (we view it as either inevitable
or we just go with it)
-Holiness (we view it as unrealistic
or we ignore it because there's no immediate payoff)
-Innocence
(we view it as subordinate to "experiencing the world"), and
-God
(we often think he'll probably let us down-just like so many people do).

But,
what if there was a different way?

By entering into God's deep
affection, He rewrites our wayward story into a narrative of unwavering devotion,
a living, breathing Christian faith distinguished by God's inner-working. In Why
Holiness Matters, Tyler Braun tells the story of the Millennial Generation
and our need for rescue from our own shame into the light and love of living in
God's presence.

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The Life and Prayers of Saint Joan of Arc [Kindle Edition]
Wyatt North (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Life-Prayers-S...154606011_f_72

One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Joan of Arc is an essential book for any Christian.

Though Joan described herself as “a poor girl who knew neither how to ride nor lead in war,” she did know how to obey God. That simple skill changed the course of both her life and that of the entire nation.

Twenty-five years after her execution, Saint Joan was pronounced innocent, and declared a martyr. Joan stood up for her belief and against all odds fought for her people.

She was a true hero, and remains an inspiration to this day.

This edition has a linked Table of Contents and has been wonderfully formatted (searchable and interlinked) to work on your eBook reader.

You can purchase additional religious works directly from Wyatt North Publishing.

Enjoy.

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Songs in the Key of Solomon: In the Word and In the Mood [Kindle Edition]
Anita Renfroe (Author), John Renfroe (Author)


http://www.amazon.com/Songs-Key-Solo..._154606011_f_6

Ladies, are you tired of trying to engage your man in something he is reluctant to do? Let’s face it: husbands are not normally seen running to bookstores to buy a couple’s devotional.

And guys, are you tired of feeling like the term “devotional” is code for “boring? You may be thinking, Please, not one more thing to check off my daily to-do list. Plus, you and your wife have different views on what intimacy is all about, right?

If either of you is wondering if you’re living more with your “roommate” than your “soulmate,” then this devotional can help you meet on common ground and discover each other in new ways. You won’t even need an alarm clock to wake you when your “devotional time” is finished.

Filled with insights from a real couple on real issues, Songs in the Key of Solomon will get you and your spouse laughing, thinking, sharing, touching, and praying – possibly all during the same reading. Each offering in this devotional is designed to spark connections around issues that matter, so you’ll deepen your emotional, spiritual, and physical unity and ignite new levels of intimacy. (One devotional involves a bathtub and some candles...try not to get stuck on that one page over and over again.)

Here is an invitation to hear the music in your marriage – maybe for the first time…or maybe once again.

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Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship [Kindle Edition]
Ellen Gable Hrkach (Editor), Kathy Cassanto (Editor), James Hrkach (Illustrator)


http://www.amazon.com/Come-Beloved-I..._154606011_f_9

Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship is a celebration of faith and enduring love. This compilation contains 12 courtship/dating stories which will inspire, captivate and entertain readers. Some of the stories include: a widow with eight children meets a widower with six children; a man asks his live-in girlfriend "what if we stopped having sex," and is greeted with tears of joy; an atheist falls in love with her Catholic Prince Charming; a woman prays to God for a husband and years later finds herself falling in love with a seminarian; a sailor prays a novena to marry the right girl. What these and all the stories illustrate is that God is the ideal matchmaker.