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Who Killed Jesus? Who Killed Jesus? John Dominic Crossan The death of Jesus is one of the most hotly debated questions in Christianity today. In his massive and highly publicized The Death of the Messiah, Raymond Brown -- while clearly rejecting anti-Semit… OL102022W
100 Days in the Secret Place 100 Days in the Secret Place Gene Edwards Gene Edwards, the master storyteller, has gathered together the writings of three Christian mystics from the 17th century: Michael Molinos, Madam Guyon and Francois Fenelon. The writings of these 'ma… OL103444W
Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? Kay Arthur Enjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling "Lord" Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur. The "Lord" study series is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet read… OL106580W
An apology for Raymond Sebond An apology for Raymond Sebond Michel de Montaigne An Apology for Raymond Sebond is widely regarded as the greatest of Montaigne's essays: a supremely eloquent expression of Christian scepticism. An empassioned defence of Sebond's fifteenth-century t… OL1086401W
God stories God stories Jennifer Skiff "The idea first came to me when a minister asked if I had any 'God Stories.' I asked her what she meant, and she explained that a God Story was a miracle-like experience that proves God exists. . . .… OL11755557W
Desire and Deceit Desire and Deceit R. Albert Mohler Are you ready to respond to the most relevant questions of sexuality today?Lifetime monogamy is passe. Pornography infiltrates nearly every home. Homosexuality is accepted. Lust has been redefined. T… OL11891892W
The gospel of Father Joe The gospel of Father Joe Greg Barrett Three decades ago in a cordoned-off corner of the developing world an angry Catholic priest armed only with pencil, paper, and crayons, declared a revolution. From a shanty school shared with Buddhis… OL12436910W
The Son of Laughter The Son of Laughter Frederick Buechner Rich in family drama, passion, and human affinity, critically acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's contemporary retelling of this captivating and timeless biblical saga revitalizes the ancient story… OL12925W
Don't let me go Don't let me go David W. Pierce One day after reading a book about a wilderness adventurer, David Pierce's fifteen-year-old daughter Chera announced that she wanted to climb a mountain. What David heard behind that wish was a bold … OL13614210W
Spilt milk Spilt milk Linda Vujnov In a mother's land of milk and honey, the milk is often split and the honey is usually smeared all over the face of the baby in his high chair. Linda Vujnov has been there and knows exactly what it f… OL13620405W
Practical meditation Practical meditation B. K. Jayanti Meditation made easy! If you have 15 minutes to spare, you have enough time to do something that’s spirit-enhancing, energy-boosting, and life-balancing: practice Raja Yoga. This accessible guide by … OL13648873W
Eyes wide open Eyes wide open Jud Wilhite I had it all backwards. The main thing was not my love for God, but his love for me. And from that love I respond to God as one deeply flawed, yet loved. I'm not looking to prove my worth. I'm not se… OL13683607W
The naked Gospel The naked Gospel Andrew Farley I found myself lying on the floor of my apartment, sobbing for hours on end: 'God, I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do, and I still don't feel closer to you. In fact, I feel worse than ever! How … OL13694804W
101 Myths of the Bible 101 Myths of the Bible Gary Greenberg The truth behind the biblical stories of the Old Testament. In his startling book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told. Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient f… OL140679W
The Zen Path Through Depression (Plus) The Zen Path Through Depression (Plus) Philip Martin Drawing on his own struggle, Philip Martin reveals another path people can travel to get through depression – one that not only eases the pain, but mends the spirit. Extremely accessible to people wi… OL14937139W
Made for Goodness Made for Goodness Desmond Tutu Over the years the same questions get asked of Desmond Tutu, the archbishop, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and veteran of the moral movement that ended apartheid in South Africa: "How can you be so hopef… OL14937445W
Miracles Miracles Karen Kingsbury MIRACLES draws from five of Karen's most popular books, delivering readers a fresh word from God for each week. Each devotion is an excerpt from one of Karen's Miracle books, selected for the uplifti… OL14956960W
The Gospels of Mary The Gospels of Mary Marvin Meyer Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels: translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the stor… OL14992025W
Promises from God for single women Promises from God for single women T. D. Jakes The world-renowned pastor now guides single women through the joys and sorrows of life with a collection of scripture and his one one-of-a-kind wisdom. OL15021958W
A Lifetime of Wisdom A Lifetime of Wisdom Joni Eareckson Tada Looking back to the diving accident at 17 that destined her for a lifetime in a wheelchair, Joni Eareckson Tada recalls the bitterness and despair she felt. But God changed and healed her in unexpec… OL15052537W
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