Richard Hardgrub was a grey man in a grey world. When the world stole his wife from him through cancer, he turned his back on the world in retreated to his own private sanctuary of sadness. Unfortunately, that left him frequently unaware of his surroundings, including the car that lost control and struck him as he walked on the sidewalk.When he wakes up, Richard finds that it is Christmas Eve, and the normal church service he attends (once every year) has been moved into the slums ...

A close escape from the police. A surprise invitation to Thanksgiving. A sweet but foolish family. A chance to score big.Just a normal Thursday in November for a low-level street punk like Justin. What Justin never counted on was how this day would challenge him about his habits, his beliefs, and, maybe, whether he could find redemption and change the course of his destiny. Answering the eternal question: does one act of random kindness have the power to change hearts?

The world is on the brink of a new Dark Age, and Hell is preparing to reap the harvest. But it won't be all smooth sailing—with I.T. problems, labor issues, and a woefully unprepared new set of recruits, Hell has a way of tripping on its own feet. And, on top of that, the Board of Directors has identified one human who stands poised to push the world back from the brink.One master demon, known as "The Administrator," is assigned to lead a hand-picked committee of lesser demons to d...

Both realism and justice demand that efforts to conserve biological diversity address human needs as well. The most promising hope of accomplishing such a goal lies in locally based conservation efforts -- an approach that seeks ways to make local communities the beneficiaries and custodians of conservation efforts.Natural Connections focuses on rural societies and the conservation of biodiversity in rural areas. It represents the first systematic analysis of locally based...

John Piper has had a profound impact on countless men and women over his nearly thirty years of ministry. From his online ministry with Desiring God to his preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist to his writing ministry in over thirty books, his faithful service has encouraged and challenged many with God’s Word.Piper’s influence does not stem from his own abilities and accomplishments, but finds its source in his consistent and humble leading of others to Scripture, where the brea...

This excerpt from the "masterful, timely, data-driven" study of the gun control debate examines the potential of stronger purchasing laws ( Choice).As the debate on gun control continues, evidence-based research is needed to answer a crucial question: How do we reduce gun violence? One of the biggest gun policy reforms under consideration is the regulation of firearm sales and stopping the diversion of guns to criminals. This selection from the major antho...

In bestseller after bestseller, Randy Alcorn has held readers spellbound with fast-paced, gripping fiction infused with eternal themes. Now, he responds to the widespread hunger for more insight on this subject with a straightforward, real-life look at heaven, rewards, and how to live in light of eternity.The deepest longing of your heart is for one person and one place. Jesus is that person. Heaven is that place.A thousand counterfeits vie for your attenti...

With two in seven American families affected by disability, the body of Christ has a great opportunity for ministry. This new anthology uniquely points the way, training churches, caregivers, pastors, and counselors to compassionately respond.The book's contributors—ranging from Joni Eareckson Tada and others living with disabilities, to seminary professors, ministry leaders, and medical professionals—do more than offer a biblical perspective on suffering and disability; they draw ...

How Lucy found her home is a lovely story about a dogs life living in multiple animal shelters and the process that many go through in finding their forever home. It is a soft view into the importance of adopting and supporting shelters for so many animals are longing for a home of their own. It is a lesson of hope and how dreams can come true. Follow Lucy on her journey of finding her forever home.