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  Created To Be His Help Meet

  by Debi Pearl

  Listen to Debi Pearl's best-selling book as read by her daughter, Rebekah Joy Anast, and son, Nathan Pearl. Somewhere over the passing years and changing culture, women have lost their way. This book is written to lead them back home. Regardless of how you began your marriage, or how dark and lonely the path that has brought you to where you are now, you should know that it is possible to have a marriage so good... (more)
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  Weigh Down Diet

  by Gwen Shamblin

  Isn’t your desire to overeat really spiritual hunger? “I can stop in the middle of a candy bar and have no desire to eat the second half if my stomach is not calling for it.” - Gwen Shamblin Do you eat and eat and never feel full? Rise above the magnetic pull of the refrigerator and turn to the bounty offered to thousands who have embraced a liberating weight-reduction program in churches across America. ... (more)
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  Plan B

  What Do You Do When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Thought He Would?

  by Pete Wilson

  Learn how God often does His best work in our most hopeless situations. What do you do with a shattered dream? Or an unmet expectation? What do you do when your life isn't turning out the way you thought it would? What do you do when you have to turn to Plan B? In Plan B pastor and author Pete Wilson uses real life stories of disappointments and hurts along with the biblical stories of men and women like... (more)
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  The Five Love Languages of Children

  by Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell

  According to the authors, each child expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. A parent's love language may be totally different from that of his or her child, which causes hurt feelings and misunderstandings. With the help of this book, adults can discover their child's primary language and learn what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect,... (more)
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  Making Love Last Forever

  by Gary Smalley

  For years Gary Smalley has helped millions of couples throughout North America enrich their relationships and deepen their bonds of love and companionship. In this extraordinary book, he shows you how to stay in love through all the stages of life. From first attraction to lifelong commitment, Gary's proven techniques and practical advice show you how to pursue and keep the love you want, and how to energize your... (more)
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  Your Secret Name: Discovering Who God Created You to Be

  by Kary Oberbrunner

  We all have one--a Secret Name that is. The Bible tells us so. Yet few of us know ours. Ignorantly, we're stuck, caught up in the 'Name Game.' Using the story of the biblical patriarch Jacob as a backdrop, author Kary Oberbrunner calls us to stop accepting the world's labels and start wrestling with God to discover our true identity. Jacob spent years living out the meaning of his earthly name: 'deceiver.'... (more)
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  Great parents, lousy lovers : discover how to enjoy life with your spouse while raising your kids

  by Gary Smalley

  Great Parents, Lousy Lovers is a challenging guide for couples to begin re-investing in their marriage and not just their children. The greatest gift parents can give their children is a mother and father who love each other deeply, because a great marriage is the single most important parenting tool.
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  Survival for Busy Women

  by Emilie Barnes

  Do you live your life in a constant panic? Are you so busy that there's not time left to plan and execute the daily routines of life? Reading this book and implementing some of its ideas could be a sanity-saver and contribute to your overall productivity.
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  Enemies of the Heart

  Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You

  by Andy Stanley

  In this compelling and helpful book, previously published as It Came From Within!, pastor and author Andy Stanley wrestles with what he calls "four invaders of the heart"--guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. One or another of these caustic emotions sabotages lives on a daily basis and destroys relationships. But Stanley assures readers that there is hope. In his trademark style--smart, engaging, and popular--he... (more)
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  Three Free Sins: God's Not Mad at You

  by Stephen W. Brown

  A Simon & Schuster eBook
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  Dr. Dobson Answers Your Questions: Marriage & Sexuality

  by James C. Dobson

  In this book, Dr. Dobson talks about all sorts of issue we encounter in every day life from the teen years through the adult years.
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  The New Dare to Discipline

  by James C. Dobson

  Children need love, trust, affection--and discipline. From one generation to the next, the challenge of helping children into responsible adults doesn't change. Dr. Dobson's classic Dare to Discipline, a practical, reassuring guide for caring parents, has sold over 2 million copies since its release in 1970. What gives a book that kind of staying power? The ability to meet a real, felt need in the marketplace.... (more)
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  The Five Love Languages

  How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate

  by Gary Chapman

  Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? While love is a many splendored thing, it is sometimes a very confusing thing, too. And as people come in all varieties, shapes, and sizes, so do their choices of personal expressions of love. But more often than not, the giver and the receiver express love in two different ways. This can lead to misunderstanding, quarrels, and even divorce. Dr. Gary Chapman... (more)
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  Groovy Chicks' Road trip To Peace

  by Laurie Copeland, Dena J Dyer

  Just like life, The Groovy Chicks’ Roadtrip™ to Peace is full of humor, inspiration and real-life ups and downs. Delving into this brand-new "Chick Lit" compilation, you'll find stories about motherhood, bad hair days, body image, depression, churchiness versus godliness, gossip, and much, much more! And as if the trip weren’t unpredictable enough, Dena and Laurie's 60's alter-egos, Starshine and Pepper, provide... (more)
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  The Upside of Down: Finding Hope When It Hurts

  by Joseph M. Stowell

  Like a roller coaster ride, life is filled with stomach-wrenching drops, dips, and sudden curves. But there is an upside to being down: God, who works in and through our troubles and never abandons us to disaster, provides a well-engineered superstructure and a carefully planned set of tracks and guardrails. Even when the ride is too hectic, unsettling, and twisted for us to sense His support and guidance, He is... (more)
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  Selah: Your Moment to Stop, Think, and Step into Your Future

  by Nancie Carmichael

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  Debt-Busters: How to get out of debt using spiritual truths

  by Joe Chiappetta

  See what the Bible says about debt in this book by Xeric Award winning author, Joe Chiappetta. It's a practical, helpful, and even funny how to get out of debt guide, illustrated with color Silly Daddy comics. If you are in financial debt or just want help managing money from a spiritual perspective, this is for you. Whether it be known as respectable debt such as a home mortgage and student loans, or... (more)
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  The Power of a Positive Mom Devotional & Journal: 52 Monday Morning Motivations (Motherhood Club)

  by Karol Ladd

  From the author of The Power of a Positive Mom comes fifty-two devotionals to help every mother start her week with an encouraging message straight from God’s Word. The Power of a Positive Mom Devotional & Journal   is designed specifically for busy moms who don’t  have a lot of extra time in their days. This inspirational devotional offers a simple format for connecting with God and growing spiritually.... (more)
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  Winning In Troubled Times: God's Solutions for Victory Over Life's Toughest Challenges

  by Creflo Dollar

  In this timely and powerful new book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar shares transforming ways to deal with the challenges, hardships, and opportunities everyone faces today. He equips readers to move beyond trials in areas such as marriage, family, finances, relationships, parenting, career, and health. Even those suffering from personal struggles and addictions can claim victory and healing through faith in God's Word.... (more)
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  I'm Going to Be the Greatest Mom Ever

  by Terri Camp

  Get ready to laugh as Terri Camp takes you through the daily challenges and triumphs of motherhood. However, this is more than just another woman's humor book. In addition to providing the laughs, she takes her readers on a profound journey to the heart.