If you’re looking to learn how to get the most out of prayer, this book is indispensable.As St. Augustine notes, When we pray, we speak to God; when we read Scripture, God speaks to us.The key to enriching our prayer is learning the language of Christianity, and the most effective way to learn the language of Christianity is an ancient technique known as lectio divina (“divine reading”).In these pages, you will learn:

Unlock the mysteries of Scripture by tying together the story of salvation!Written by Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins, Walking with God unpacks the central story woven throughout Scripture and presents it in an easy-to-read, concise manner.Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins take readers on a journey through the “narrative” books of the Bible—the ones that tell the story—and present a panoramic view of God’s glorious plan of salvation. Their expert commentary dives deep into the mysteries of...

Renowned scholar Dr. Tim Gray masterfully guides you through the tumultuous and inspiring life of Peter--from his call to discipleship to his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Using Sacred Scripture and tradition, Dr. Gray highlights these important lessons from Peter's life, including:How to become a trusting disciple and "cast into the deep"The pitfalls of living discipleship at a distance and the eventual denial that will comeHow to recover from sin and accep...

Did you see the Dragon? There really is a dragon in my garden! He is sneaky and mischievous and loves to show up when only I can see him. He loves to tease by only moving when the wind blows the leaves on the trees so you can not see him. But if you watch carefully he just may be standing right in front of you hiding in plain sight. Have you seen him yet?

Every couple faces conflict, and 'The Art of Apologizing' is here to guide you through it. Dive into topics like 'Understanding Conflict' and 'The Anatomy of an Apology' to unlock the transformative power of forgiveness in your relationship. Packed with real-life stories and practical insights, this book is a must-read for every couple, offering a roadmap to navigate conflicts, master the art of a genuine apology, and rebuild trust. Embark on this healing journey and discover the secrets t...

This book is a contribution to our understanding of the worrying situation of small-scale fisheries (SSF) which face marginalisation in most coastal countries. The authors explain why SSF are so pressured; how there has been a powerful backlash against this marginalisation during the last 30 years; what are the main ideational currents supporting this backlash; and what is the enduring value of SSF that justifies that support. The authors discuss the major contemporary interpretations of S...

When a Marine Chaplain knocks on her door, Jessa's heart breaks—someone she loves is dead. Killed in action, but is it Riley or Kit? Her brother or her boyfriend . . .Three months earlier, Marine Kit Ryan finds himself back home on leave and dangerously drawn to his best friend Riley's sister, Jessa—the one girl he can't have. Exhausted from fighting his feelings, Kit finally gives in, and Jessa isn't strong enough to resist diving headfirst into a passionate relat...

Noted Attorney and Seminary Graduate Matthew T. Martens Answers the Question: Does the Design and Operation of the American Criminal Justice System Reflect Christian Love of Neighbor?Jesus told his followers that the entirety of the Old Testament's law is encapsulated in the commands to love God and to love their neighbors as themselves. In Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal, Matthew T. Martens argues that love of neighbor must be the animati...

Didi Monroe has waited her whole life for happily ever after. So when charming Zac Ridgemont sweeps her off her feet, Didi believes she might finally have met the one.Until she begins an internship at a military hospital in California. There she meets wounded marine Noel Walker. Frustrated on the outside and broken on the inside, Walker's an irritating patient who refuses any care, keeping his distance from everything and everyone—including Didi.Walker is strictly out of bo...

I wake up surrounded by death and my memories are gone.A man in a beige hazmat suit reaches his hand through the carnage. “Come with me if you want to live.” I know I’m supposed to know that from somewhere, but I don’t. I know the world outside me is not right. People either die or they are Rage Heads. Somehow, a virus got out that has turned people into red eyed freaks who eat flesh. They are fast, their flesh is rotting off their bodies and they have one goal—kill.I don’t know my ...

Selling my virginity wasn't how I saw my first week of college going.But after my parents cut me off, an offer from a gorgeous rich stranger doesn't sound so bad. It's only twenty-four hours and I'll never have to see him again. Wrong.Much to my horror, the stranger is Oliver Godfrey, the captain of my fencing team. As if that isn't bad enough, his parents own half the city. There is no escape from him or the way he makes me feel. He's everything I don't wa...

I'll do anything not to marry the girl my parents want me to.Including marrying her brother in a drunken panic.I'm not gay, but I can fake it long enough to get our parents off my back, right?Cue hiding out for the next two years, but nothing is that simple, because I'm offered a spot on the US National team.Now we have to fake it for the entire world as the poster boys of gay fencers while Colin makes me doubt everything I think I am.