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The story of Jacob gives me hope. Jacob is no less than a rogue. If Jacob were alive in the 21st century, he would be one of those ruthless entrepreneurs who would take advantage of their staff and pay them a pittance. He would outwit his competitors and pull every trick in the book. Jacob would be the JR Ewing. Why does Jacob give me hope? Quite simply, if God can love, choose, and accept a character like Jacob, then he will accept me, who has failed him continually for the past 60 years.

Everybody has an opinion about God – but few people actually are brave enough to think it through. Thinking about God may result in changing things about your life! Many are prepared to share what they think about God but not so many have ever asked ‘What does God want us to know about him?’. Here is just such a guide that distills the essence of the Christian message to those prepared to look for God.

Cut through the noise and get to the truth with Dr David Craig’s "Lie Catcher: Becoming a Human Lie Detector in Under 60 Minutes". From making a purchase, negotiating a contract to dealing with children, "Lie Catcher" provides fast, simple and effective techniques to enable you to harness expert detective skills in your day-to-day life - in less than 60 minutes. With over 20 years of practical and academic experience, Dr David Craig provides a fully credentialed and accessible guide. Ideal for education, parents, relationships, and business activities.

The Ridiculous is an imaginative sci-fi comedy about one ordinary human, several highly opinionated aliens, and a cosmic experiment that may or may not involve saving existence through laughter, curiosity, and extremely questionable decision-making. When reality starts bending in unexpected directions, our reluctant hero is swept into a universe filled with eccentric beings, absurd logic, and revelations that feel suspiciously meaningful. Along the way, nothing behaves as expected, wisdom appears in strange disguises, and the line between nonsense and insight becomes delightfully blurred.

Read by the author. A 52-week devotional for ministry leaders and worship teams to prepare their hearts and minds for the service and make the worship experience of their church more meaningful. Anyone involved in organized worship has probably seen what worship can be, and they've wondered: How...

Everybody has an opinion about God–but few people actually are brave enough to think it through. Thinking about God may result in changing things about your life! Many are prepared to share what they think about God, but not so many have ever asked "What does God want us to know about him?". Here is just such a guide that distills the essence of the Christian message to those prepared to look for God.

Eleven wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Get in the Christmas spirit with this entertaining audio collection of funny festive stories! From a monster searching for the perfect gift, to a carol-singing unicorn and a baked-potato Santa...

Mystery secret revealed from the best-selling book of all time - the holy Christian bible. Jesus said: it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given (Matthew 13:11 KJV). In the quietest hours of the night, when the world falls asleep, there lies a unique opportunity for spiritual connection and spiritual breakthrough. This powerful prayer book invites you to explore the profound significance of praying at midnight, a time of unparalleled spiritual activity and divine receptivity.

Discover how to responsibly defend religious freedom for all without compromising your personal beliefs. Religious freedom is a bitterly contested issue that spills over into political, public, and online spheres. It's an issue that's becoming ever more heated, and neither of the global...

What is expected in a thesis? Save time and follow useful advice about structure, what to write, where, why, and access research publications etc. The book empowers students by making them able to self-assess their writing at various stages, and preparing them regarding what is expected in a thesis, and what questions they will get from supervisors, peer reviewers, opponents and examiners.

In just eight achievable steps, you can finally eliminate stress and anxiety for good with the help of this handy guide. And even better, you can do it in the comfort of your own home, without having to discuss your personal life with a stranger or pay for expensive therapies.

Nehemiah is a fascinating book which relates the revival in Israel under Nehemiah around 500 BC. Nehemiah relates the entire period so well, that it is a classic blueprint for any and every revival since, especially revivals in the Church. This book plots Nehemiah’s progress and shows how it relates to us to today and what we should expect in our next revival. Indeed, the book goes further and details the steps we must take to ensure revival in the Church.

Abraham's life is a story that reflects all of our lives. Where are we on that story? The story of Abraham is crucial to every single person in this world, as God promised that every nation on Earth would be blessed through Abraham. It is the dawn of God creating a people for himself, which continues until this day.

Lot was the nephew of the patriarch Abraham and learned from him as they emigrate from Iraq/Iran area to Israel, 4,000 years ago. Abraham, the father of the Israelis and the Arabs, is a giant of the faith, but Lot got sidetracked and lost everything. This book follows his progress and examines what lies behind the scenes. Learn about the fascinating escape from Sodom when God rained fire down upon it and finish up appreciating the faithfulness of God.

Are you a bit of a tea addict? Sneaking in a few too many tea breaks in a day? No need for shame, join the group! For those who love tea, you are definitely in the right place! Who is this audiobook for? For you tea lovers out there who are looking for a fresh adventure but have never grown anything before. For all you vegetable and herb growers out there looking to add tea to your plant repertoire. For all you entrepreneurs out there looking to potentially start your own specialty tea brand. And finally, for those of you looking to save a bit of money by growing your own tea.

The Church is a great organisation, but it is achieving little today. Therefore, any burdened that the Church is achieving little need to study the character of Isaac and learn from him. This book seeks to recount the life of Isaac, and look for deeper meaning related to us in the 21st century, but I must confess, I found this a difficult book to write, and I hope this does not detract from the content.

"Do monsters always stay in the book where they were born? Are they content to live out their lives on paper, and never step foot into the real world?" The Villa Diodati, on the shore of Lake Geneva, 1816: the Year without Summer. As Byron, Polidori, and Mr and Mrs Shelley shelter from the unexpected weather, old ghost stories are read and new ghost stories imagined. Born by the twin brains of the Shelleys is Frankenstein, one of the most influential tales of horror of all time. In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley's creation.

When Jesus left the most exclusive gated community in the universe to come live with the people he loved and gave his life for, he turned everything we know and believe about life on its head. Jesus said that he came to bring good news to the poor, but most Western Christians remain disconnected...

From bestselling children's author and illustrator Alan Snow comes the perfect Father Christmas origin story A beautiful, fresh take on a classic tale, once read it will become a family Christmas tradition forever. A beautifully-told and stunningly-illustrated Father Christmas origin story...

In this engaging, thoughtful, and winsome book, Andrew Wilson takes us to the first Christmas to show that what can make our Christmases truly special is Jesus, the light of the world. Andrew Wilson explains how Jesus makes a difference to the darkness of this world-and how he can make a difference to our lives too.