Baker publishing group jun 2023 (25 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The time for playing it safe is overSheltered yet adventurous, Betsy Detweiler is on a mission to get out of Kentucky and experience new things in life. She's got a list--a life list. What better place to start than with her friends in beautiful Pinecraft, Florida From the moment Betsy walks onto the Snow Bird Golf Course to sign up for lessons, August Troyer is mesmerized. Betsy is a mass of contradictions--beautiful yet awkward, outgoing yet unsure, joyful yet hesitant. She's like no one he's ever met before, and as the only child of missionary parents, he's met a lot of people.As Betsy and August embark on a month of enjoying life to the fullest, they'll encounter several reasons to back off and live small. But life--and love--require risk. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life.'--Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authorTwenty years ago, the summer of '77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde's life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans.But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, 'Nowhere,' Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures.Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It's a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love's voice.Praise for The Best Summer of Our Lives'The Best Summer of Our Lives blends faith and hope into a story about the seasons of life, the seasons of friendship, and the seasons of love.'--Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends'The Best Summer of our Lives brought me back to my teenage years, with all the angst, the hope, and the friendships, and reminded me that the best times of our lives don't have to be perfect to be loved.'--Susan May Warren, USA Today bestselling, award-winning author'Rachel Hauck fans will savor this sparkling story full of depth and heart!'--Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2024 CHRISTY AWARD WINNEROne woman. Three timelines. A decision that will alter her past and future forever.Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night, she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever. In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of a senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she joins a hospital ship going to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon.While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer. With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose Gabrielle Meyer's writing captivates with . . .'A page-turning journey through three riveting, interwoven historical timelines.'--MIMI MATTHEWS, USA Today bestselling author'Wonderful settings that brim with ethical dilemmas, fabulous twists, and an engaging heroine.'--ELIZABETH CAMDEN, Christy and RITA Award-winning author'A time-traveling adventure with timeless appeal.'--JOCELYN GREEN, Christy Award-winning author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Once upon a time in Texas . . .Beauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters--and her jealous mistress plotting her demise.After his brother lost his life over a woman, Texas Ranger Titus Kingsley has learned to expect the worst from women and is rarely disappointed. So when a young lady found in suspicious circumstances takes up residence with the seven old drovers living at his grandfather''s ranch, Titus is determined to keep a close eye on her.With a promotion hanging in the balance, Titus is assigned to investigate a robbery case tied to Penelope''s acting troupe, and all evidence points to Penelope''s guilt. But Titus might just be convinced that the fairest woman of all has a heart as pure as her last name . . . if only he can prove it. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can they risk giving in to the attraction between them while their lives are on the line If widowed seamstress Nell Armstrong has to make one more pair of boring chaps for the cowboys in her tiny Wyoming town, she might just quit the business altogether! So meeting Brand Nolte, a widower struggling to raise three girls on his own, seems like her dream come true. Brand has no idea how to dress the girls properly, and Nell finally has a chance to create beautiful outfits while also teaching the girls to sew.But Nell is much more than a seamstress, and the investigative skills and knowledge she picked up alongside her late lawman husband soon become critical when a wounded stagecoach-robbery survivor is brought to town. As danger closes in from all sides, Nell and Brand must discover who has a target trained on them before it''s too late.'A richly detailed adventure that captivates till the end.'--Publishers Weekly on Forged in Love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Award-Winning Author Pens a Unique Southern TaleWhen Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contains.Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept that secret. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of them knows quite who they're up against when it comes to the old woman on the mountain.As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by a promise But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1837, Juniper Collins and her sisters are shocked by their father's deathbed request for them to return a special set of beads to a Piegan Blackfoot woman he credits with saving his life during his travels West. Together, the sisters set out for the trapper rendezvous to find the woman, but their mission turns more daunting when they come upon the mass of men and lodges spread out in the Green River Valley.Riley Turner came West to find peace and quiet and live off the land, but when four unprotected women arrive at the rendezvous, he feels compelled to help them and is more fascinated by Juniper than any other woman he's known.As their search brings only empty leads and dead ends, the sisters must decide whether to return East or stay in the mountains to continue looking--and that's if the mystery woman is even still alive. Is the risk to honor their father's last request worth the danger they find at every turn 'What an adventure! Rocky Mountain Rendezvous brought the wilds of the Wyoming area and Juniper's unique story to life.'--KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE, Carol Award-winning and bestselling author'Brimming with vivid imagery, historical details, and a compelling storyline, this is a book Misty's readers will absolutely adore.'--JEN TURANO, USA Today bestselling author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is the Life She Can't Remember One She'd Rather Forget One year after her family was in a tragic car accident that killed her teenage son, Lori Mendenhall returns home with a traumatic brain injury that has stolen the last eight years of memories from her. She is shocked to find that the life she was leading before the accident is unrecognizable. Her once-loving husband, Michael, is a distant workaholic she isn't sure she can trust and her once-bubbly daughter, Avery, has spent the last year hidden away in her room.For Avery, life stopped when she lost her twin. Now, if she wants to graduate high school, she'll have to accept help from Xander Dixon, her brother's best friend and the boy who relentlessly teased her for years. And if Lori wants to reconnect with her husband, she'll have to grapple with information her brain is trying to keep secret. With every memory that returns, she can't help but wonder if the life she can't remember is one she'd rather forget.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You want your daughter to thrive--to be strong, confident, and equipped to step into the life God has for her.But what if the church is setting your daughter up to be small Armed with data from an all-new survey of over 7,000 women, She Deserves Better reveals how experiences in church as teens affect women's self-esteem and relationships today. The authors expose common evangelical teachings that can backfire and instead advocate biblically grounded, freeing messages that are more about the dos and less about the don'ts.By reframing (and sometimes replacing) common evangelical messages to teen girls, this book will equip you to raise a daughter who? has strong self-esteem and confidence? draws bold boundaries? makes smart choices? resists toxic teachings? clings tightly to JesusLearn to raise your daughter as a strong, independent young woman who knows who she is, uses her voice, and confidently steps into the life God has for her. Because she deserves better than a faith that keeps her small.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We Are Being Lied ToIt's time to get honest with ourselves. Culture's beauty standards are messed up. We all know it, and we all think we can resist the pull to look a certain way. Yet most of us--our daughters and nieces too--still strive for a broken kind of beauty and feel I'm. not. good. enough.For Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, this lie eventually led to battling an eating disorder. Through that experience, she saw that chasing broken beauty breaks women in so many ways. She also realized that true, soul-deep beauty is not impossible--it abounds in us and all around us. And now Melissa's on a mission to help you- uncover the hidden damage cultural lies about beauty have on your mind and soul- reconnect with God, in whose image you are made- walk away from shame and striving- love yourself--and others--unconditionallyTrue beauty is the fullness of life we are longing for. It's the reality that blows our minds, affirms our true worth, and invites us into an adventure that meets our deepest longings. And it's true beauty that will save us if we open our eyes to it.'Nothing is more shattered or more misunderstood in our lives than beauty. On our own, we are unable to recapture God's vision for it, and every generation needs guides who can reintroduce it to us again for the first time. In Melissa Johnson, we have such a guide.'--CURT THOMPSON, MD, author of The Soul of Desire and The Soul of Shame.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For most of us, prayer is a struggle. Do our prayers even matter What, if anything, happens when we pray Are we having words with God or just words with ourselves We know we should pray. It would be good for us--help us be more grounded, more connected to God. But in our hurried lives, slowing down to pray can feel like a cosmic waste of time. In this thoughtful book, bestselling author Addison Bevere takes you into and through the tension of prayer--the struggles, the doubts, the answers--to the place where God makes himself real to you. He tackles questions such as: ? What do we do with unanswered prayers and how do we move through them ? Why does God invite us to ask through prayer if he is aware of every need ? Is there a right way to pray If so, what is it ? How do we learn to hear the Voice of God Tired of boring, empty, transactional prayer This is the book for you. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It's rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that's exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy.'--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future Relentless Joy will show you how to- reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened- throw off the chains of what you are 'supposed to be' - see God working in surprising ways you may have missed - identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire - serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life's purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I'm Changing the Narrative.Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative. Your story isn't over. The best is yet to come! \*\*\* 'I always encouraged the young men in my football program to surround themselves with people who will make their lives better. At the top of that list for me is Rachel Baribeau. Her book, Relentless Joy, is a fantastic read for all ages.'--Coach Bill Snyder, former head football coach of Kansas State University 'In Relentless Joy, Rachel Baribeau explains how she has survived, thrived, and arrived to deliver the recipe of an overcomer. Do yourself a favor and jump on the joy train!'--David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Teaching writing is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a tremendous gift to teachers and students. Students often approach writing courses with trepidation because they think of writing as a mystical and opaque process. Teachers often approach these same courses with dread because of the enormous workload and the often-unpolished skills of new writers. This approachable composition textbook for beginning writers contends that writing can be a better experience for everyone when taught as an empathetic and respectful conversation. In a time in which discourse is not always civil and language is not always tended carefully, a conversation-based writing approach emphasizes intention and care.Written by a teacher with more than fifteen years of experience in the college writing classroom, Composition as Conversation explores what happens when the art of conversation meets the art of writing. Heather Hoover shows how seven virtues--including curiosity, attentiveness, relatability, open-mindedness, and generosity--inform the writing process and can help students become more effective writers. She invites writers of all skill levels to make meaningful contributions with their writing.This short, accessible, and instructive book offers a reflective method for college-level writing and will also work well in classical school, high school, and homeschool contexts. It demystifies the writing process and helps students understand why their writing matters. It will energize teachers of writing as they encourage their students to become careful readers and observers, intentional listeners, and empathetic arguers. The book also provides helpful sample assignments.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you think the world is getting better or worse Is it becoming easier or harder to be a Christian So many of us fear where things are headed, but did you know the world is actually getting better in countless ways What could change if we focused on the good With thought-provoking questions and quotes and prayer prompts, this smartly designed journal will help you discover and meditate on God's extraordinary goodness all around you. You'll learn how to start each morning with an expectant perspective and end each evening with deeper reflection and gratitude.Life is hard--there's no denying that. But with this 90-day journal, you can be intentional about seeing the good in every day and growing closer to God in the process.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This introduction explores Christian spirituality as a pursuit of the global church today. It encourages students to adopt a lifestyle spirituality, which involves relational intimacy with the triune God.Gary Tyra is well known for his work in the field of Christian spirituality and has years of experience in the classroom and in the church. In this book, Tyra encourages us to adopt a Pauline lifestyle spirituality, whereby we keep in step with the Holy Spirit so that we might experience an ongoing mentoring relationship with the Son in order to faithfully and fruitfully engage in the mission of the Father. Keeping in step with the spirit unfolds in a 'lifestyle spirituality,' a collection of convictions, commitments, and customs that constitute the disciple's lifelong journey with the triune God.This book is part of a new series that reflects the changing face of global Christianity. Series volumes are written by leading Pentecostal/Charismatic scholars who highlight themes of interest to Pentecostal/Charismatic students; however, the books are respectful, appreciative, and inclusive of a variety of church families and traditions. Series editors are Jerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Feeling a bit lost these days Here's your map home.You want a life of purpose and meaning, but if there's a map to get you there, you haven't been able to find it. Until now. Your treasure map is closer than you think, and Jami Nato tucked it inside these pages. Throughout your journey, you will? look at your past and where you've been? learn to let go of what the world says you should be? follow the breadcrumbs that God has left for you every step of the way? discover the unique calling God has for your lifeJami found her breadcrumbs in the rubble after her marriage fell apart. Downgraded from perfect Christian wife and mother to hot mess, she finally let God reforge her into a thriving, joyful woman living on purpose. Moving seamlessly between the hilarious and the heartbreaking, Jami asks hard questions and shares what God has taught her through her own story--so you can step fully into yours. 'Few people make me laugh like Jami Nato, but humor is not all that marks these pages. There's real gold in here. This Must Be the Place turns the light on for people to help them truly see their life, and for that reason alone, I'm all in.'--LISA WHITTLE, bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2024 Christianity Today Book Award Finalist (Popular Theology)The Christian life is grounded in God's act of creation: - How we pray- How we relate to others- How we worship- How we restIn Ordinary Splendor: Living in God's Creation, Lydia Jaeger presents the doctrine of creation in all its practical necessity. She unfolds the majesty of God's creative work and explores how it shapes and informs everything--from our relationships and the way we pray to how we think about human dignity.Through her engagement with theologians, Greek mythology, philosophers, and other creation stories from the ancient Near East, Jaeger offers a rich reading of biblical creation passages that provides wisdom for our daily lives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Christians face relentless attacks from an ungodly culture, a formidable adversary, and our own fallen natures. Yet we cannot afford to surrender to these very real enemies. Just as survivalists use 10 specific strategies to overcome threatening situations, Courageous explains 10 biblical strategies for surviving--and thriving--in a world that is hostile to our faith. As A.W. Tozer said, 'A scared world needs a fearless church.' Courageous is a clarion call for Christians to boldly live out their faith.If you've felt your faith is under attack, if you're struggling with the temptation to follow the crowd despite biblical teaching to the contrary, or if you're just feeling weary, the 10 strategies in Courageous will provide fresh fire and new hope. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A tour de force.'--Publishers Weekly starred review'A great read.'--Library Journal starred review'A must-read literary triumph.'--Booklist starred reviewJimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire. Life in the Philippines seems like paradise--until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history. What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive. Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uncover the spiritual riches of the personal journals of missionary and martyr Jim ElliotJim Elliot arrived in Ecuador as a missionary at age twenty-five. Three years later, he would become a martyr at the hands of the Auca, the indigenous people to whom he was witnessing. He left behind a young wife, a baby daughter, and an incredible legacy of faith.Jim's volumes of personal journals, written over many years, reveal the inner struggles and victories that he experienced before his untimely death in 1956. In The Journals of Jim Elliot, you'll come to know this intelligent and articulate man who yearned to know God's plan for his life, detailed his fascinating missions work, and revealed his love for Elisabeth--first as a single man, then as a happily married one.Edited by his wife, Elisabeth, Jim's personal yet universal musings about faith, love, and work will show you how to apply the Bible to the situations you face every day. They will inspire you to lead a life of obedience, regardless of the cost, and delight you with an amazing story of courage and determination.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul and Jewish identity after ChristPaul believed Israel's Messiah had come. But what does this mean for Israel Debate rages over Paul and supersessionism: the question of whether--and if so, to what extent--the new covenant in Christ replaces God's 'old' covenant with Israel. Discussion of supersessionism carries much historical, theological, and political baggage, complicating attempts at dialogue.God's Israel and the Israel of God: Paul and Supersessionism pursues fruitful discussion by listening to a variety of perspectives. Scot McKnight, Michael F. Bird, and Ben Witherington III consider supersessionism from political, biblical, and historical angles, each concluding that if Paul believed Jesus was Israel's Messiah, then some type of supersessionism is unavoidable even if it is not necessarily a replacement of Israel by the church. Lynn H. Cohick, David J. Rudolph, Janelle Peters, and Ronald Charles respond to the opening essays and offer their own perspectives.Readers of God's Israel and the Israel of God will gain a broader understanding of the debate, its key texts, and the factors that shaped Paul's view of Israel. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are seven sacraments administered in the Catholic Church. What are they, and what do they do Why do human beings require sacramentalized, visible realities to seal their confession of faith in Jesus Christ Why does the Catholic Church administer the sacraments in the way that it does Leading Catholic theologian Romanus Cessario, OP, offers an in-depth explanation of the seven sacraments celebrated in the Catholic Church. He addresses the rationale for the sacraments and provides detailed exposition of each one, highlighting the importance of the Catholic tradition--and of Thomas Aquinas, in particular--for contemporary reflection on the sacraments.This book examines why participation in the sacramental life of the Church is required for the believing Christian and helps readers understand the role the sacraments play in the sanctification of the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The time for playing it safe is overSheltered yet adventurous, Betsy Detweiler is on a mission to get out of Kentucky and experience new things in life. She's got a list--a life list. What better place to start than with her friends in beautiful Pinecraft, Florida From the moment Betsy walks onto the Snow Bird Golf Course to sign up for lessons, August Troyer is mesmerized. Betsy is a mass of contradictions--beautiful yet awkward, outgoing yet unsure, joyful yet hesitant. She's like no one he's ever met before, and as the only child of missionary parents, he's met a lot of people.As Betsy and August embark on a month of enjoying life to the fullest, they'll encounter several reasons to back off and live small. But life--and love--require risk.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 288 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERCome discover the land of Jesus. It will transform the way you read your Bible.Israel abounds with beauty. It is vibrant and thriving, stacked with delicacies and flooded with light. The desert is blooming and people are flourishing--just as Scripture promised. To the surprise of many, Israel is far more than deserts and ruins.Pairing 31 rich devotionals with 350 gorgeous photos of Israel today, Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Holy Land. Since 2014, she has led boutique teaching tours of the country, learning its landscapes and stories. Glimpse Israel's features, flora, and people, all while making deeper connections with its biblical stories and truth.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The time for playing it safe is overSheltered yet adventurous, Betsy Detweiler is on a mission to get out of Kentucky and experience new things in life. She's got a list--a life list. What better place to start than with her friends in beautiful Pinecraft, Florida From the moment Betsy walks onto the Snow Bird Golf Course to sign up for lessons, August Troyer is mesmerized. Betsy is a mass of contradictions--beautiful yet awkward, outgoing yet unsure, joyful yet hesitant. She's like no one he's ever met before, and as the only child of missionary parents, he's met a lot of people.As Betsy and August embark on a month of enjoying life to the fullest, they'll encounter several reasons to back off and live small. But life--and love--require risk. 288 pp. Englisch.…