Born and raised in the Sanford projects of Central Florida, Bruce McCray dreamed of escaping poverty through basketball. His talent earned him recognition, scholarships, and national competition opportunities, but devastating knee injuries suddenly changed the course of his life forever.In The Ultimate Calling: From Basketball Star To Preacher, Bruce shares an unforgettable testimony of perseverance, heartbreak, faith, and redemption. From competin...

Your spouse is a unique person, filled with amazing insights, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Communication is key to really knowing and fully loving that person.Bestselling author and marriage counselor Gary Chapman has developed this handy tabletop resource to get you and your spouse talking. With 101 probing questions, couples will find their relationship enhanced, their intimacy deepened, and their romance ignited. 101 Conversation Starters for Couples is the perf...

Lives are changed-from the simple to the dramatic-through the miracle of encouragement.Encouragement is an essential nutrient of growing a positive attitude and improving life, and providing that encouragement benefits both the giver and the receiver(s). The world's foremost leadership expert, John Maxwell, offers practical advice on how to effectively provide the kind of encouragement that transforms individuals, families, churches, and work teams into happier, he...

The daily grind can be exhausting-both physically and mentally. Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar offers this devotional as an antidote to "jump start" your day! You can face each weekday morning with a power-packed message and end the day with encouraging words that will promote restful sleep. Full of motivation and inspiration, Staying Up, Up, Up in a Down, Down World is a combination of inspiring vignettes, humorous anecdotes, well-chosen quotes, and relevant Scriptures. Don't al...

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step.Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked.From that day forward,...

ECPA 2019 Christian Book Award Finalist2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalists - BiographyDallas Willard was a personal mentor and inspiration to hundreds of pastors, philosophers, and average churchgoers. His presence and ideas rippled through the lives of many prominent leaders and authors, such as John Ortberg, Richard Foster, James Bryan Smith, Paula Huston, and J. P. Moreland. As a result of these relationships and the boo...

This guide offers a timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian discipleship.Renowned teacher, writer of the acclaimed The Spirit of the Disciplines, and one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers, Dallas Willard, offers a six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately).Gracefully weaving biblical teaching, popular culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice into one cohesive group study...

In 2005, Mo assumed her current role as vice chairman of the board of Keller Williams Realty.After decades of success, which earned her innumerable professional accolades and awards, Mo is focused on the future. She continues to nurture the Keller Williams culture through training, coaching and consulting with Keller Williams associates and leaders. Her most recent and exciting endeavor has been writing this book: A Joy-filled Life, which she is currently touring North America and ...

A grandmother records some details of her late husband's life for the benefit of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Question 1When did Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single game, breaking Mark Spitz record of seven?Answer:August 17, 2008On August 17, Phelps won his eighth gold medal in the men's 4×100-m medley relay, breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals won in a single Olympic Games, which had stood since 1972.(Sample from The First Challenge)Question 25:How many gold, silver and bronze medals was awarded to Michael Phelps in the 2011 World...

Like a young entrepreneur with nothing but an idea, iconic Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant used his will and talent to escape hardscrabble poverty and invent himself as an American monument. His secret, according to this brief eBook: He was able to learn from his mistakes, adapt to change, and earn the devotion of his players.

Ever wondered how states got their names? Ever wonder how some sports teams got their names? Well in this book I take you on a logical yet total BS journey through the names! Example Chicago Bulls and Bears were the main dish at the great Chicago fire BBQ caused by Mrs. O'Leary's cow; so to commemorate the occasion the folks of Chicago named their future sports teams Bulls and Bears. More zany and complete BS stories are in store for you!