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Carol Kent has lived every parent's nightmare After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol's life took a permanent detour. She and her husband, Gene, have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen.

A New Kind of Normal begins with the story of that horrible night when Carol and Gene learned their son had been arrested, but it doesn't end there. In fact, Carol knows what it means to live with an unthinkable circumstance that will never change-and to still make hope-filled choices. Through the eight chapters in this book, Carol will use their own story, the story of Mary mother of Jesus, and stories of women who have experienced their own "new normal" to share how God has led them to choose life, gratitude, vulnerability, involvement, forgiveness, trust, and action.

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A Christianity Worth Believing offers an engaging, 'come-with-me-on-a-journey-of-exploring-the-possibilities' approach to what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our day. Written by Doug Pagitta leading voice in the Emergent conversation—this beautifully written book weaves together theological reflections, Christian history, and his own story of faith transformation.

Pagitt invites readers to follow him as he tells the story of his un-churched childhood, his life-altering conversion at age 16, his intense involvement in the church, and his growing sense of unease with the version of Christianity he was living. On page after page, Pagitt lays out his journey toward an authentic, passionate expression of a faith that feels alive, sustainable, and meaningful..
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Taking care of a family member who is ill, disabled, or dying requires courage, strength, commitment, and love. The caregiver may feel isolated and misunderstood The author, who was the primary caregiver for his mother-in-law, has written a thirty-day series of devotions that weave together powerful stories, practical advice, and the restorative promise of Scripture..
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Tug McGraw's "Ya Gotta Believe!" was the rallying cry of the 1973 New York Mets. But it was also the rallying cry of the screwy left-handed relief pitcher who made millions of fans believe in the impossible, especially when-as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies-he struck out Kansas City's Willie Wilson to win the 1980 World Series. Here is the story of a man who rose to fame, fell from grace, battled cancer, and became a champion not just in baseball, but in life..
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What could meditation mean to a foster mother who has learned to arise at 5:15 each day, in order to have 10 minutes of quiet before she begins the careful morning ritual needed for awakening her deeply troubled child without a meltdown? What could meditation mean to an adoptive father sitting alone at midnight, pondering what was happening to the peace of his home, the safety of his other children, and the intimacy he used to share with his wife? Could meditation make a difference to those foster or adoptive families who are on the brink of placement disruption, who are about to conclude they can simply not make it through another day?

Use these meditations in any way that suits you. There is no right or wrong way. If you find one that particularly speaks to you, you may find yourself listening to it every day, at about the same time. Maybe you will invite your spouse to join you, on the screened-in porch. Maybe you will listen to the entire CD on certain nights of despair, or listen to a funny one in the kitchen, while whistling. But it is my hope that you will find something herein that restores hope, that challenges your feelings of impotence, that reminds you why your efforts are far from being in vain.

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13 inspiring and inviting lessons about the power of hope, God's promises and grace for today and tomorrow, and about helping kids realize they can live day-to-day with radical assurance that God has plans, a hope, and a perfect future for them! Includes a special Teacher Feature (Choosing Great Kids' Resources), Whiz Quizzes, and all reproducibles and patterns. Ages 6-12. Hope Finders is part of the 2-year Power Builders Series curriculum..
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God's gifts surround us daily. Through nature, other people, the Bible, circumstances, and even trials, grace is at work. This attractive five-day-a-week gift devotional offers daily readings focusing on God's goodness and grace. Using Scripture, quotes, and real-life stories, Abundant Gifts will inspire readers to be more aware of God's presence in their day-to-day lives and to tune in to the many gifts of grace he lavishes on his world each day..
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Beautifully written, poignant meditations on spiritual struggle, as seen through the eyes of children.

Willis, a longtime hospital chaplain, has collected prayers left in the chapel of the childrens hospital where he works. He lists 30 of these prayers, then offers some words of insight into their meaning, both for the child and for us.

What makes the prayers of children unique? "The prayers are remarkably uninhibited," Willis writes. "Unbound by conventional notions of how prayers should be structured and worded, these children freely pray what they mean and what they pray. The result: prayer unflowery, unedited, unrefined, unvarnished--the kind of prayer not to be heard in a formal Sunday morning church service! Most of the prayers are starkly urgent. Children composed them, not in a classroom, not to satisfy a Sunday school teacher, but in the fiery furnace of a tertiary care hospital, where stakes--the life and health of a love one--couldn't be higher."

Some of the prayers include: "Thank you Lord for not letting it be any worst. I love you"; "Please be with grandma even though she's a Jova's Witness (cause we still love her) She is still one of your children."; "My mom is die. Why. Do God love me. I call lord for help but she die"; "Dear God. Thank You for letting me live and keeping me alive. PS Can You Fly?"

Willis brings in quotations from the likes of Ghandi, Dickinson, Mother Theresa, Rilke, and the Scriptures to complement his writing..
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Stories by Barbara Johnson, Patsy Clairmont, Chonda Pierce, Marilyn Meberg, Becky Freeman, Luci Swindoll, John Ortberg.
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