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"A stunning, all-new collection of prayers, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world, from the New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh and creator of Black Liturgies. In the summer of 2020, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amidst ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian spaces, she began dreaming of...
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Publisher
Sunbeam, an imprint of Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Scientists of Faith, readers will meet thirty brilliant men and women from different countries, time periods, and scientific disciplines who all share one thing in common: an unshakeable faith in God."--
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Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Early Friday morning, Zain leaps out of bed ready to save the world from alien invaders! But his dad has other plans for Zain on this special day of the week. Dad takes Zain to the mosque and guides him through his first jumu'ah prayers. But Zain's quest for a superhero adventure leads to supersize distractions. Can Zain rein in his powerful impulses and appreciate this special experience with his dad and community? With spirited text by award-winning...
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Publisher
Tyndale Elevate
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Millions of people around the world have reported a near-death experience. Do they prove the existence of a loving God? Never in history, until now, have we been able to hear from so many people around the world who have been brought back from clinical death. Modern medical resuscitation and digital communication have revealed a goldmine of intriguing near-death experiences (NDEs) that show us the character of God. John Burke has spent the last three...
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Publisher
Worthy/Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Donna Freitas wants to believe. Raised Catholic, she sang songs about Jesus as a child and lived in a house where nuns and priests were regular guests, yet she found herself questioning the faith of her family, examining the reasons none of it added up, and distancing herself from the God of Christianity. Despite her questions -- or perhaps because of them -- she made a career out of trying to understand God, pursuing a Ph.D. in religion and writing...
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Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"My Divine Natural Hair offers spiritual, emotional, and practical guidance to women of African descent as they embrace and celebrate their natural hair journeys. This mother-daughter writing trio addresses topics like hair loss, growth, styles, tools, and maintenance, along with scriptural and literary affirmations. Complete with a glossary of terms"--
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Publisher
Tyndale Momentum
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Are you weary? Stressed? Depressed, anxious, and annoyed? And, to top it all off, do you feel guilty for feeling bad? Rachel Norman gets you, mama. She knows how much you love your kids. And how, day after day, you put your family's needs first, which means your own needs come last. Or don't come at all. Rachel used to be a mom who spent her days weary, anxious, and guilt laden. She had five kids in five years, lived on three different continents,...
9) Single today: conquer yesterday's regrets, ditch tomorrow's worries, and thrive right where you are
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Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"An empowering guide to the gift of singleness that will help you leave shame in the past and let go of anxiety about the future in order to thrive today -- from a thirtysomething single pastor who understands that the struggle is real"--
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Publisher
EstherPress
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Cynthia Yanof knows how sloppy, slippery, and downright hard life can be. But as she reminds us through her laugh-out-loud stories and heartfelt companionship, God’s not surprised when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or struggle to put our Spanx on in the morning. He can use our ridiculous messes and even the really difficult I-didn’t-sign-up-for-this losses to shape us.
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Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This inspiring book for teens and young women explores what it means to listen to God's voice, better understand the "vibes" and intuition the Spirit uses as guidance, and live a life that proclaims your heavenly truth. Filled with personal lessons from author and Grammy-nominated artist Kierra "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly and empowering scriptural promises, you'll grow stronger in your faith as well as your God-given purpose. Each day, we are under attack-by...
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Harvest House Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Make Jesus the center of your family's year. The time-honored traditions of the liturgical calendar guide Christians through a year-long meditation on the life of Christ. Beyond just Christmas and Easter, each season of the church year offers special opportunities to remember and celebrate the work of God. In Sacred Seasons, Danielle Hitchen helps you incorporate the rhythms and rituals of this ancient Christian discipline into your everyday family...
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Publisher
IVP, an imprint of InterVarsity Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes, we feel stretched further than we ever thought physically, emotionally, or spiritually possible. In this honest, inspirational, and humorous book, Katie Schnack looks at the hard realities of life with no sugar coating or toxic positivity, but also gently reminds us of the good. Even in dark times, we can get glimpses of life"--
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Publisher
Monkfish Book Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A questioning novice nun's coming-of-age story. Readers will be moved to reflect on the universal human experiences of being broken and the pull to be part of something bigger than themselves. At the age of 25, just a month into her novitiate as a Franciscan Sister, Julia Walsh fell from a cliff and became disfigured. While working toward healing, she felt pulled to religious community life, but also toward unresolved feelings regarding her own sexuality,...
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Publisher
W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The ability to determine your truth without judgment is the beginning of harnessing authentic power in Christ. When we do the work of embracing where we are, we create space for God's love to meet us in our most raw form and then polish us to shine like never before. Power does not lie in success, achievement, or performance. Power rests in humility, honesty, and the commitment to continuous growth. Open your eyes to the way that God sees you and...
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