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A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living From the best-selling author of Calm My Anxious Heart comes help for your journey to contentment. In this 4-week Bible study, you'll learn how to handle life's disappointments and cling to the comforting truths found in God's Word. Perfect for sharing ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Land to Call Home by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Taming the land came at great price. Will their love survive the loss? It has required long, difficult years to tame the virgin prairie of Dakota Territory, but in spite of heartache and back-breaking labor, the hardy immigrants recognize that God ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Steadfast Heart by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Although never our personal choice, it is frequently God’s plan that his children walk through storms and difficulties. Using the picture presented in Psalm 57, readers will discover the secret of experiencing God’s presence and comfort in trial and will ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Taste of Heaven: Worship in the Light of Eternity by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Dr. Sproul examines the key components of prayer, praise, and sacrifices that God gave to His people in the Old Testament. He shows how biblical principles can guide today's worshipers, for the Lord has designed worship to give His people a taste of heaven. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

All In: Gambling on Life, Love & Faith in a World of Risk by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens When a gambler is confident of a winning hand, he or she moves "all in," pushing all their chips into the pot. If their hunch is right, the move reaps huge rewards. If wrong, the gambler has lost it all and is out of the game. All In delivers a provocative ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Archaeology and the Religion of Israel by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Bad Connection by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens Kayla Henderson lives on the edge. She likes to break the rules, considers partying an extracurricular activity, and can't stand her parents. So, most people aren't surprised when she goes missing. Like everyone else, Samantha McGregor assumes Kayla has ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Bayou Brides: Capucine, Home to My Heart/Joie de Vivre/Language of Love/Dreams of Home (Heartsong Novella Collection) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Historical Romance: Four generations return to a cabin in Cajun country to discover their family's secrets of love and redemption. After Capucine Louet is exiled from Nova Scotia and heads for Bayou Teche, she's given a journal while passing through New ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Because They Hate by Adriana Lima | Genre: Charismatic Interest Brigitte Gabriel lost her childhood to militant Islam. In 1975 she was ten years old and living in Southern Lebanon when militant Muslims from throughout the Middle East poured into her country and declared jihad against the Lebanese Christians. Lebanon ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Before I Wake by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Bitter Sweet Christmas: One Last Christmas/Almost Twins/The Candy Cane Calaboose (Inspirational Christmas Romance Collection) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Do you know what forces are influencing your life from day to day? Do you feel under mental, emotional or financial pressure much of the time? Are your closest relationships in turmoil? Do you wonder why success comes easily to others but seems to elude ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Christianity According to the Bible: Separating Cultural Religion from Biblical Truth by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Reference How should a Christian respond when someone says, “The Bible is just another book,” or “No one can really be certain God exists,” or “Jesus was a wonderful person, just like a lot of other great men”? Popular Bible scholar Ron Rhodes lays out the clear ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Ephesians by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. Why? In an honest, profound look at the connection between death, the soul, and bluegrass music---that's right, bluegrass music---best-selling musician David Crowder comes to terms with a Savior ... More Information | Read Reviews(3)

Eye of the Oracle by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction More Information | Read Reviews(3)

Finding God in The Hobbit by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Uncover the deeper truths in the tale that started it all. With a simple hobbit in a hobbit-hole, J. R. R. Tolkien opened the window on a whole new world that has captured millions of imaginations and changed the face of literature forever. But this ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Generation Next Parenting by Adriana Lima | Genre: Parenting Get Real, Become Focused, Begin Thriving You're a generation of parents aspiring to excellence in every way, but you're also just plain 'tired', You don't need another parenting book promising perfection or another formula guaranteeing great kids; you ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living We live in a time when things are tough for a lot of folks. The boomers are beginning to feel anxiety as they move toward retirement. Many people are facing financial pressure and are up to their ears in debt. We are having to care for both our kids ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

HELP! My Child Is Being Bullied by Adriana Lima | Genre: Family Living The HELP! series provides highly practical, to-the-point advice for parenting and marriage problems identified as high felt needs from the Focus on the Family audience. The intent of the HELP! series is to offer quick, accessible, practical advice, an ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

HELP! My Child Is Hooked on Video Games by Adriana Lima | Genre: Family Living The HELP! series provides highly practical, to-the-point advice for parenting and marriage problems identified as high felt needs from the Focus on the Family audience. The intent of the HELP! series is to offer quick, accessible, practical advice, an ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

HELP! Someone I Love Is Depressed by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc The HELP! series provides highly practical, to-the-point advice for parenting and marriage problems identified as high felt needs from the Focus on the Family audience. The intent of the HELP! series is to offer quick, accessible, practical advice, an ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

High Stakes by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Tattooed and pierced, 18-year-old Angie Marks finds herself at the center of the town's curiosity. At Monty's Diner, they say she might be involved with Billy Joe Sawyer, using rattlesnakes to intimidate the key witness in his upcoming trial. Is she? ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Hood (King Raven Trilogy, Book 1) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction From the author of The Pendragon Cycle comes a completely reimagined epic of Robin Hood, "prince of thieves"! Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan flees his father's kingdom for the greenwood. Set within the primeval forest along ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

I Promise: How 5 Essential Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage by Adriana Lima | Genre: Marriage & Relationships Dr. Gary Smalley reveals the true foundation of every great marriage. In I Promise, America's foremost marriage expert comes to a startling new conclusion: great marriages are built on a foundation of trust, not behavioral skills. So it's not enough ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Inside My Heart by Adriana Lima | Genre: Womens Interest I believe we were put on this earth to enjoy lives of joy and abundance, and that is what I want for you and for me. It's not my intention to give people advice on how to solve their problems (I leave that to my husband). But I've had my share of struggles ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

James by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Julia's Last Hope (Women of the West #2) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The only thing she has left is her faith in God...Is it enough? With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Kiss the Bride: Angel Food / Just Desserts / A Recipe for Romance / Tea for Two (Heartsong Novella Collection) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Contemporary Romance: Four young women meet at a restaurant owner's conference-Angel from Florida, Monica from Missouri, Haley from Oklahoma, and Allison from New Jersey-and discover they share the same faiths, fears, and hopes, including a lack of a ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Lone Star Christmas: A Christmas Chronicle/Here Cooks the Bride/Unexpected Blessings/The Marrying Kind (Inspirational Romance Collection) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Anything can happen when four meddlesome, retired Texas Rangers try their hand at matchmaking. As Christmas draws n ear, clandestine meetings are held and plans are afoot to foil plots to leave town. Will the folks of Cut Corners learn that no matter ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Maggie by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The Sequel to "The Dead Don't Dance". "When Maggie opened her eyes that New Year's Day some seventeen months ago, I felt like I could see again. The fog lifted off my soul, and for the first time since our son had died and she had gone to sleep - some ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Marta's Promise by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction As crushing tyranny overwhelms Germany, three pilgrims stumble into each other's lives and make their way together to an unknown land in this unique novel about the German-Russian migration. More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Monday Morning Faith by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The New Guinea jungle holds many fascinations, but not for librarian Johanna Holland. Johanna is simply aghast at the lack of hot showers and well clothing! She is positive the mission field is most certainly not God's plan for her life, but will that ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

No Place Like Home by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When her ancient RV caught fire, candy maker Dottie Hart was stranded in Mule Hollow. So much for her promise to help her brother with his women's shelter. She would never make it to California now! Help arrived in the nick of time, in the shape of ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Norah's Ark by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Hi, my name is Bentley. I'm a mutt with a dash of pit bull in the soup, and I have issues. I'm not likely to win any beauty pageants, and I'm afraid of cats. But my human, Norah Kent, thinks I'm the greatest despite all my shortcomings. The problem ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

One Prayer Away by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Mitchell Andrews is an African American, but his story--of sustained personal losses resulting in depression and then alcoholism--feels universal. Mitchell plummets so far he becomes violent with his long-suffering wife, Virtue, who leaves, prompting ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Revelation by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Revised and updated, the MacArthur Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God's Word. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Rick Warren and the Purpose That Drives Him: An Insider looks at the Phenomenal Bestseller by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Millions of Christians and non-Christians around the world have obtained The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, inspired by the teachings of Rick Warren and his method of “building churches.” Now, the successful author Richard Abanes, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Sailing Between the Stars by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc The foundation of Christian belief is paradox: death is the beginning of life, foolishness is the pathway to wisdom, the meek conquer the strong. Everywhere we look we see mysteries piled upon mysteries, and for all our efforts to fit God into a box that ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Shepherd's Son by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction After her husband's death, Audrey can't think of any other way for her and her son, Jay, to keep their ranch functioning, but to do something that's unthinkable. When Audrey and Jay bring sheep into cattle country, they encounter opposition of every kind ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Shine On, Girl!: Devotions for Girls by Adriana Lima | Genre: Devotions If you liked No Boys Allowed, Girlz Rock, and Chick Chat, you’ll love Shine On, Girl! These ninety daily devotions each illustrate a Scripture and help you understand God’s Word. And there’s more: “More to Explore” and “Did You Know” sections point to ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Sophie Loses the Lead by Adriana Lima | Genre: Childrens Books The Lead. That's always been Sophie's role when it's time to make a new film. But then the Flakes and Lucky Charms start to make plans without even asking her opinion, and Sophie has to figure out more about who she is?both in the group and in Jesus' ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Sophie's Encore by Adriana Lima | Genre: Childrens Books How can God let bad things happen? Sophie's baby sister, Hope, is born with Down syndrome, and the Flakes dis her over an annoying new girl. Even her research as medical expert Dr. Devon Downing won't fix things, but Sophie learns love is at work even ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Spinning Out of Control (Virginia Brides Series #2) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction After both her parents die and Amy is left destitute, she has no choice but to sell everything and seek out her next of kin, her cousin Kathryn, only to find that she'll soon be gone, too. With Kathryn dying, Amy is unexpectedly thrown into the position ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Straight Up by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction After her father's death, jazz virtuoso Georgia Bishop throws away her marriage and a promising musical career for the bottle. Her cousin Fairly Godfrey, also grieving, fills the emptiness by living the high life in New York. Can a Congo refugee, soul ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Stupid Parents by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens From the Back Cover Why are parents so clueless? If you've ever yelled at your parents, walked out on them, or said, "My parents are so stupid!" then you've come to the right place. Believe it or not, parents aren't perfect. They get tired, they get ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Bare Bones Bible Handbook by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study The perfect resource for a fast and friendly overview of every book of the Bible, The Bare-Bones Bible Handbook explores... What is the grand theme of each book of the Bible? What are the most important lessons for everyday life in each book? ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Best of Evil by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When a customer in Aramis Black's espresso shop is shot before his eyes, he wonders if his mother's death is linked with a centuries-old Nashville mystery! More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Brushstroke Legacy by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Everything else in her life may be crumbling, but Ragni's determined to restore her great-grandmother's cabin in the Badlands. Working with her rebellious teenage niece, Erika, she begins to uncover the art---and life---of Nilda, the family matriarch. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Calling of Emily Evans (Women of the West #1) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction She feels God nudging her toward ministry, but what options are there for a young single woman? Emily Evans has a hard time getting herself to class on time, much less figuring out God's will for her life. Then, to her surprise, she feels that God ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Divine Dance by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living We want to be liked—that's why we put so much energy into pleasing others. Life has become a dance that we perform for others, auditioning for a place in the hearts of everyone we meet. We put our energy into performances to please our parents, friends, ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Divine Dance by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living We want to be liked—that's why we put so much energy into pleasing others. Life has become a dance that we perform for others, auditioning for a place in the hearts of everyone we meet. We put our energy into performances to please our parents, friends, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The First 90 Days of Marriage by Adriana Lima | Genre: Marriage & Relationships Leslie and I believe that a thriving marriage, not just a surviving one – should be the aim of every couple. The first few months of a new marriage is like the “wet concrete” stage of a relationship – the habits, both good and bad, lock into place. Roles ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in all Your Relationships by Adriana Lima | Genre: Marriage & Relationships Conflict with others is part of life---and so is the need to say that you're sorry. Using revealing research and real-life examples, Chapman and Thomas offer proven techniques for speaking and hearing effective apologies; and outline practical steps for ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Fruitful Life by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living In this update to The Practice of Godliness, best-selling author Jerry Bridges explores nine aspects of the "fruit of the Spirit" as described in Galatians 5:22-23. Demonstrating the need for prayerful preparation and careful cultivation, Bridges shows ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Heart of Praise: Worship After God's Own Heart by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Reaper’s Song by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Ever so slowly Dakota Territory is being transformed from a vast prairie into rich farmland. With the coming of the railroad, the small town of Blessing begins to prosper, and the Bjorklund family is reaping the promised harvest that had lured them from ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Truth About Guys by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens The message is simple. We are different, very different. That is great, and sometimes weird, but it must be understood. Guys and girls do almost everything differently, from the way we look at our nails to the way we carry the emotions of our hearts. Face ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Truth Behind Ghosts, Mediums, and Psychic Phenomena by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Psychics, mediums, and ghosts have become a sensation in our culture today. As a result, there are many confusing and deceptive beliefs presented. Ron Rhodes, respected and popular biblical scholar, tackles the truth about ghosts and those who say they ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Whitney Chronicles by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Whitney Blake has reached the ripe old age of thirty, the age where her mother, sister, and friends constantly nag, harp, or drop unsubtle hints that she hasn't met Mr. Right. So Whitney decides to take matters into her own hands, journaling her goals. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Then Came Faith by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The Civil War is over --she wants to help the South heal and repent of its past --he swears never to forgive the North for what they did to his family. When Elizabeth Harris lands on the docks of New Orleans from her prestigious home in Boston, her welcoming ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Through His Grace by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Following the death of her cousin and his wife, Grace Willard finds herself guardian of their children, Lizzy and Jake. The constant presence of ranch hand Nickels distracts her with hopes of romance and family, but Graces only priority is to provide ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Too Long a Stranger (Women of the West #9) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction She made the difficult decision with only her daughter's best interest in mind...but did she sacrifice too much? When her husband dies, Sarah Perry is left with no way to support herself and her daughter, Rebecca. Reluctantly, she takes over operation ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Truth for Today: A Daily Touch of God's Grace by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Long respected as one of today's most knowledgeable Bible teachers, John MacArthur has never had a book that offers his insights in such an easily accessible manner. Be prepared to be encouraged, challenged, energized, and changed as MacArthur offers ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Violet Dawn (Kanner Lake Series #1) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction From the author of the best-selling Eyes of Elisha comes a suspenseful tale of murder, the need to belong---and faith. As Paige Williams slips into her hot tub in the blackness of night, she feels something wispy brush against her. Suddenly facing death, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

When The Heart Cries by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Woodsmall's Amish heroine is naive Hannah Lapp, who, as the novel begins, accepts the marriage proposal of her childhood friend, Paul Waddell. But Paul is a Mennonite--and, almost worse, a college man. He embraces such corrupt modernisms as gasoline engines ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Who Stole My Sale? by Adriana Lima | Genre: Business and Finance Catch the sale that others let get away! Todd Duncan--sales guru, bestselling author, storyteller. Through the detailed accounts of salespeople not just earning dollars, but trust and a good reputation as well, Who Stole My Sale? illustrates through light-hearted ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Wishing on Dandelions by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction At seventeen, Maranatha admittedly has some trust issues--her mother abandoned her, a neighbor boy abused her for years, her best friend has left for college and God, ever since He spoke to her underneath the pecan tree three years ago, has remained elusive. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)