Baker publishing group aug 2019 (29 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three acclaimed Christian historical fiction authors' romantic and intriguing stories will delight inspirational readers. Romance and history across the years make this collection a perfect fit for fans of timeless love stories.Hunter's 'A Search for Refuge' tells of solicitor Nash Banfield, hiding from society in a market town, and Lady Margaretta Fortescue, on the run from a mysterious threat and in desperate need of refuge. Camden's 'Summer of Dreams' follows the whip-smart daughter of an army general, determined never to marry a man in uniform, and a charismatic West Point cadet just as determined to change her mind. Dykes's 'Up from the Sea' follows the romance between the daughter of a Southern lumber baron who finds herself out of her element in coastal Maine and the humble local lobsterman and lumberjack far below her station. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The classic that launched modern inspirational fiction reaches its milestone 40th year in print with 1.6 million copies sold. Its new look readies it to be enjoyed by a new generation of readers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Raina Bretton is a rag woman in London's east end when a handsome stranger appears in a dank alley and offers her a glittering smile and a chance for adventure. Rothburne Abbey has a unique position for her, one that will take her away from her hardscrabble life and give her a chance to be a lady. Things she could only dream of might be coming true. But some dreams turn out to be nightmares.Though Raina has traded squalor for silk and satin, something about the abbey is deeply unsettling. As she wrestles with her true identity, the ruin, decay, and secrets she finds at the heart of the old mansion tear at her confidence and threaten to reveal her for who she really is. Only one man stands between her and the danger that lurks within--and only if he decides to keep her biggest secret hidden.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Their Lives Couldn't Be More Different, but Their Goal Is the Same: Survive King Herod's Rule.Two women occupy a place in Herod's court. The first, Salome, is the king's only sister, a resentful woman who has been told she's from an inferior race, a people whom God will never accept or approve of.The second woman, Zara, is a lowly handmaid who serves Salome, but where Salome spies conspiracies and treachery, Zara sees hurting people in need of understanding and compassion.Powerful and powerless, Idumean and Jew, selfish and selfless--both women struggle to reach their goals and survive each day within Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - During one of the most painful and fragile points of his life--with his dreams as a young husband and dad having taken a nosedive--Paul Martini was depressed and feeling hopeless. But since then, he says, God has turned his mess into a message and given him life lessons about the power of peace.In his fortifying debut, generous with first-person stories and illustrations, Martini explores biblical secrets that will sustain you through life's storms and help you overcome them, including- peace is a person- peace is a position- peace is protection- peace is powerful- and more!Discover the power of God's peace to sustain you through the storms that challenge your destiny. Includes a foreword from Randy Clark.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Corpse That Only Leads to Secrets. An Old Flame with Danger Written all over Her.Things Are about to Get Very Complicated.When one Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, Coast Guard Investigative Service special agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous crime yet. His only clues are what little evidence remains aboard the dead officer's boat, and the direction the clues point to will test Finn and the Guard to their limits.The already volatile situation is complicated even further by the arrival of Gabby Rowley--Finn's boss's sister and an investigative reporter with unrelenting questions about the crime. Now that she's returned, the tug on Finn's heart is strong, but with the risks she's taking for her next big story, he fears she might not live through it.Thrown together by the heinous crime, Finn and Gabby can't ignore the sparks or judgments flying between them. But will they be able to see past their preconceptions long enough to track down an elusive killer, or will they become his next mark.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All God's people have been given the ability not only to hear his voice, but to speak his words. Yet some still believe that the gift of prophecy ceased with the death of the New Testament apostles. Others believe that gifts are reserved only for those specially anointed and appointed. Grounded in Scripture, international speaker and author Kim Maas will help you understand- the history of the modern prophetic movement- key misunderstandings and misconceptions about prophecy- where prophetic community fits into God's kingdom planWhen the body of Christ recognizes that we are called to be a prophetic community, the voice of God will be released with fresh power in the church and the family, in the halls of justice and of education, in places of business and of leisure, and in the streets of every neighborhood, city, and nation. Lives will be changed. Communities will be transformed. Culture will be influenced. And history will be made.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1850, Mellicent 'Mellie' Blanchard takes a job at a mill in Manchester, New Hampshire, to help support her family. In search of additional earning opportunities, she approaches a daguerreotype shop owner with the proposal that he hire her to make paper cuttings or silhouette portraits for those who can't afford an expensive daguerreotype.When a particularly charming customer--whose broad smile and twinkling eyes catch her off guard--asks to escort her home, the seeds of romance begin to blossom. All the pieces of her new life seem to have fallen perfectly into place, but when her new venture brings her an unexpected opportunity, she is confronted with the truth that all is not as it seems. Will Mellie, who is keeping secrets of her own, find happiness in the new life she has carved out for herself in the busy mill town.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The world has wandered so far from God that nothing short of revival will reignite the fires of awakening. But God is about to set the world ablaze, and the nations will burn for him once again.In this book, filled with empowering inspiration and astonishing real-life stories, pastor and speaker James Levesque offers twelve biblical principles to help you return to the passion you felt at the beginning of your faith--and carry the torch to your community and nation. This book is an exhortation to action, to ignite the fire inside you and see your life activated for signs, wonders, and miracles. Say goodbye to powerless Christianity and become a burning brand for God.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No one gets to skip the tough stuff and when life threatens to drown us we're left gasping for air, merely surviving a life we never ordered. Niki Hardy has been there, screaming, 'God, is this it Where's the abundant life you promised Are you even listening 'Life might not be fair, but through loss, grief, and cancer, Niki discovered life doesn't have to be pain-free to be full. With sensitivity and without Christianese or stock answers she invites women to replace the lies they believe about themselves and God with sound biblical teaching and his unwavering promises. Through 7 practical steps, with hands-on questions, actions, and prayers, she equips readers to grasp the full life Jesus came to give them, right where they are.No matter how broken a life might seem, the abundant life Jesus promised is available--now and always. Let Niki show you the way.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christ declares 'Mine!' over every square inch of creation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God never called us to be nice.What happens when we replace courage with compromise What happens when we replace honesty with likability What happens when we replace conviction with clichés What happens when we replace discipleship to Christ with a devotion to nice We live in a culture that prizes niceness as one of its highest virtues. Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. When we choose to be nice instead of faithful, we bear fruits that are bland, bitter, empty, and rotten to the core. In this life-changing book, Sharon Hodde Miller explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it, producing the bad fruits of cowardice, inauthenticity, shallowness, and more. Then she challenges readers to cultivate a better tree, providing practical steps to reclaim our credibility as followers of Christ, and bear better, richer, more life-giving fruits.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There is little in life that rocks us like the death of a husband or wife. Whether you're feeling alone, drowning under an ocean of emotions, or you've worked your way through to the darkest nights of the soul and are now wondering how to get on with your life, you'll find comfort and guidance from the authors of this book. One a clinical psychologist, the other a pastor and professor, both suffered the loss of a spouse at a relatively young age. Their empathy, valuable psychological insights, biblical observations, and male and female perspectives will help you experience your grief in the healthiest and most complete way so that you can move forward to embrace the new life that is waiting for you on the other side. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's Your After There are moments in all our lives when we are blindsided by the unexpected. Life is filled with challenges, and often our resilience is put to the test. So many people are unable to bounce back from setbacks because they don't know where to begin. This book is an incredible and insightful guide that charts a course for recovery. It is rare to read a book so transparent yet filled with practical application. No matter what has been, the rest of you will be the best of you. You've survived the worst; now the best is yet to come. I'm excited about what happens After. If you are too, this is your kind of book. Read it and your life will never be the same. From the Foreword byBishop Joseph W. Walker IIISenior Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There is no such thing as randomResearch scientist Caitlyn Lindsey is convinced that someone is taking out her team one by one. First, a friend and research partner was killed in a home invasion. Three months ago, her boss died in a suspicious car accident. Four days ago, another partner supposedly committed suicide. And now Caitlyn herself has miraculously survived a hit-and-run. Afraid for her life with nowhere to turn, she reaches out to one of the victims' husbands, Detective Josh Solomon.Though initially skeptical about Caitlyn's theory, Josh soon realizes the attack that took his wife's life was anything but random. Now the two of them must discover the truth about who is after Caitlyn's team--and what their end game is--before it's too late.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone is a philosopher, and how we live reveals what we most deeply believe. If you and God were asked the same question, would you both respond in the same way >In We Are All Philosophers, John M. Frame takes seven major questions of philosophy and compares the Bible's answers with common philosophical ones: - What is everything made of - Do I have free will - Can I know the world - Does God exist - How shall I live - What are my rights - How can I be saved We Are All Philosophers carries all the marks of John Frame's books: he appeals to Scripture frequently and carefully. He writes elegantly and simply, a byproduct of having mastered the complicated philosophical topics he surveys.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We all get 24 hours in a day--but it never seems like quite enough time, does it Morgan Tyree wants to help you take back your time with her proven time management system. With energy and enthusiasm, Morgan shows you how to organize and manage your time using her simple three-color time zone system of green, yellow, and red--moxie time, multitasking time, and me time. She shows you how to - identify your most productive times each day- regulate between essentials and nonessentials- schedule your three time zones- match your time zones with your capacities- welcome the season of life you're in- set achievable goals that align with your valuesIf you've struggled to find balance and direction in your overloaded life, let Morgan's system help you discover the freedom of less hustle and more harmony.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When FBI profiler Kaely Quinn's mother is diagnosed with cancer, Kaely takes time off work to go to Dark Water, Nebraska, to help her brother care for their mother. Upon her arrival, she learns of a series of fires in the small town, attributed by the fire chief to misuse of space heaters in the frigid winter. But Kaely is skeptical, and a search for a pattern in the locations of the fires bolsters her suspicions.After yet another blaze devastates a local family, Kaely is certain a serial arsonist is on the loose. Calling upon her partner from St. Louis, Noah Hunter, and her brother's firefighter neighbor who backs Kaely's suspicions, Kaely and her team begin an investigation that swiftly leads them down a twisted path. When the truth is finally revealed, Kaely finds herself confronting a madman who is determined his last heinous act will be her death.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Playing dead might just get her killedFBI Special Agent Lincoln St. John is living his own personal nightmare. When the woman he loves, Allison Radcliffe, is killed, he devotes himself to tracking down the killers and making them pay for their crimes.He expected it to be a challenge. What he never expected was to find Allison very much alive shortly after her 'murder.' As his anger and hurt mix with relief, Linc isn't sure how he's supposed to feel. One thing he does know for sure: he and Allison will have to work together to stop a killer before she dies a second time--this time for good.Praise for the Blue Justice series'The characters, the mystery, and the nonstop action will keep you glued to the pages.'--Suspense Magazine'Energetic and tense until the end.'--Publishers Weekly'Explosions, gun battles, and a terrifying, cop-killing criminal pepper the rocket-powered plot.'--BookPage.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What we say to our daughters lasts a moment. What we show our daughters lasts a lifetime.No matter how much we try to tell our daughters that they are beautiful and lovable as they are, words are not enough. And if we're honest, we don't always set the best example. How can we build up confident girls if we struggle to be confident ourselves With deep compassion, Maria Furlough delves into the root causes of our insecurity, offers biblical guidance for seeing ourselves as God sees us, and shows how to model our newfound confidence to our impressionable daughters. Speaking as a daughter, a youth leader, and a mother, Furlough shares her own struggles and triumphs, as well as expert advice from a pediatrician, a nutritionist, a Christian counselor, and more.'A life preserver for any mom raising daughters in an image-obsessed world.'--from the foreword by Jennifer Dukes Lee, mom of two teenage daughters and author of It's All Under Control, The Happiness Dare, and Love Idol'Confident Moms, Confident Daughters is the book my mom and I needed thirty years ago. Thank you, Maria, for re-mothering the insecure little girl part of this mom's heart and for giving hope that it is never too late to live free in Christ!'--Cheri Gregory, coauthor of Exhale: Lose Who You're Not, Love Who You Are, Live Your One Life WellMaria Furlough is a wife to her husband, Dave, and a mother to one amazing eleven-year-old daughter, three ridiculously fun boys, and one baby boy who lives in the arms of Jesus. She teaches women's Bible studies and works as the Missions Team Leader at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, and she is a former full-time youth pastor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the busyness of life, it's easy to get distracted and disconnected from the many promises God has made about who he is, the strength we find in him, and the abundance of spiritual tools, abilities, and assets we have at our disposal. These are not necessarily things we have to search out to acquire--they already exist within us. And Dean Del Sesto wants to help you access them every day.With hard-hitting truths, memorable quotes, and powerful perspective shifts, Del Sesto helps you connect (or reconnect) at a deeper level to the power, potential, and purpose you already have so that you can live your life with greater freedom, resilience, and wisdom. Perfect for business professionals on the go, the busy student, the active parent, and anyone who needs a boost of spiritual strength at any time, this book promises to help you live your life from an internal resolve rather than in reaction to your external circumstances.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The very existence of HGTV, the DIY movement, and Pinterest proves we love great design. We adore plans and perfectly staged rooms. But what happens when we discover we are living a life we did not design When our dreams lie in tatters or when we experience loss of any kind What happens when life feels like one big Pinterest fail Where is God in the midst of what doesn't make sense Does he care Drawing from time-honored design principles such as movement, contrast, and pattern, former interior designer and Bible teacher Tracy Steel offers frustrated and discontented women the assurance that God is their ever-present, caring Designer. With a mix of wit and wisdom, Tracy proves through biblical examples and personal testimony that God remains true to his plans and purposes, accomplishing them in and through us in every season of life. She helps us recognize God's design principles, enabling us to embrace our sometimes messy lives, especially when they're ones we never would have designed for ourselves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Even good parents often underestimate the dangers their children face. Research indicates that one in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before age 18. In most cases, the enemy is not a faceless stranger; it's someone you know and trust--a neighbor, a coach, or even a family member.This book provides practical steps to ensure you're doing all you can to reduce the risks of abuse. But since you cannot be with your children 24/7, it goes beyond what you can do as a parent to teach you how to increase your child's own awareness and strategies in the face of potential dangers--without making them fearful.Dr. Robinson, whose decades-long practice focuses on abused and endangered children, calls on her own case studies to show age-appropriate conversation starters for parents, teaching them how to ask the right questions and provide the right boundaries.This book will help you move from fear to confidence on this heavy topic that is just too important to ignore.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Minnesota in 1911, Nilda Carlson is torn between society life in the city of Blackduck and spending time with her family back home on the farm. Her employer, Mrs. Schoenleber, gives her more and more responsibility and experience, including recommending new opportunities for her philanthropy. Still new to America herself, Nilda focuses on the area's immigrant community, but she'll have to fight to get her ideas accepted by the locals and donors alike.In the meantime, one of her greatest joys is her weekly piano lesson with the handsome schoolteacher, Fritz. But just as Nilda is beginning to realize she has feelings for him, a stylish, affluent young woman moves to Blackduck and monopolizes Fritz's attention. With her humble background, how can Nilda hope to compete with such a sophisticated beauty.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover a treasure worth more than all the pirate gold in the worldAnne Norris moved to Savannah, Georgia, for a fresh start. Now her pirate-tour business is flagging and paying the rent requires more than wishful thinking. When she discovers evidence of a shipwreck off the coast of Tybee Island, she knows it could be just the boon she needs to stay afloat. She takes her findings to local museum director Carter Hale for confirmation, but things do not go as planned.Carter is fascinated with the wreck, the discovery of which could open the door to his dream job at a prestigious museum. But convincing Anne to help him fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle is no easy task. And working with Carter means that Anne will have to do the one thing she swore she'd never do again: trust a man.Praise for A Sparkle of Silver'Johnson pens an evocative tale of family intrigue and dashing romance sure to delight.'--Library Journal'A sweet story with likable Christian characters and chaste hints of romance. . . . Johnson's many fans and all gentle romance readers will be delighted.'--BooklistLiz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including A Sparkle of Silver, The Red Door Inn, Where Two Hearts Meet, and On Love's Gentle Shore, as well as a New York Times bestselling novella and a handful of short stories. She makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She hasn't discovered a pirate treasure--yet.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's Your After There are moments in all our lives when we are blindsided by the unexpected. Life is filled with challenges, and often our resilience is put to the test. So many people are unable to bounce back from setbacks because they don't know where to begin. This book is an incredible and insightful guide that charts a course for recovery. It is rare to read a book so transparent yet filled with practical application. No matter what has been, the rest of you will be the best of you. You've survived the worst; now the best is yet to come. I'm excited about what happens After. If you are too, this is your kind of book. Read it and your life will never be the same. From the Foreword byBishop Joseph W. Walker IIISenior Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hunger is one of the most significant issues in America. One in eight Americans struggles with hunger, and more than thirteen million children live in food insecure homes. As Christians we are called to address the suffering of the hungry and poor: 'For I was hungry, and you gave me food . . .' (Matthew 25:35). However, the problems of hunger and poverty are too large and too complex for any one of us to resolve individually.I Was Hungry offers not only an assessment of the current crisis but also a strategy for addressing it. Jeremy Everett, a noted advocate for the hungry and poor, calls Christians to work intentionally across ideological divides to build trust with one another and impoverished communities and effectively end America's hunger crisis. Everett, appointed by US Congress to the National Commission on Hunger, founded and directs the Texas Hunger Initiative, a successful ministry that is helping to eradicate hunger in Texas and around the globe. Everett details the organization's history and tells stories of its work with communities from West Texas to Washington, DC, helping Christians of all political persuasions understand how they can work together to truly make a difference.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How does the Christian response to the problem of evil contrast with that of other worldviews Most attempts at answering the problem of evil either present a straightforward account of the truth claims of Christianity or defend a minimalist concept of God. This book is different. Inside, you'll examine four worldviews' responses to the problem of evil. Then, you'll hear the author's argument that Christian theism makes better sense of the phenomenon of evil in the world--equipping you to reach an informed conclusion.This book's unique approach--integrating worldviews with apologetics with theology--will give you a better understanding of the debate surrounding the problem of evil, in both philosophy and theology.Learn to think cogently and theologically about the problem of evil and Christianity's ability to answer its challenges with Worldviews and the Problem of Evil as your guide.…