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Title: Arise and Shine: How to Be the Light That Ignites Hope in a Dark World

Author: Allyson Golden

Narrator: Allyson Golden

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 28 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

An empowering, encouraging message to be a light for Christ amid the darkness and pain in this world, by the inspirational Instagram writer of Words Are Golden. “The practical guide you need to stop questioning your purpose and instead give the gift God has graciously placed within you.”—Ashley Morgan Jackson, bestselling author of Tired of Trying When the darkness of the world feels overwhelming, we wonder, Where can I find light? And even more, How can I be the light? Pediatric nurse Allyson Golden faces the hardest realities of life—and death—every day. She longed to be a light for Christ in every patient’s room, but she didn’t know what that looked like when she could hardly find that light herself. As Allyson immersed herself in Scripture, she began to understand the transformative truth that we have no power to shine on our own, but the Light of the World shines through us—and no darkness can overcome it. In Arise and Shine, Allyson explores our deepest questions: • Can Jesus shine through me even when I doubt His presence? • Does shining God’s light mean being cheerful all the time? • How can I hold on to God’s light—and is that even a thing? • Why is it so hard to give my burdens to God? • Is the darkness ever going to go away? With practical action steps at the end of every chapter, Arise and Shine helps you renew your mind, recharge your spirit, and take a positive step forward, because nothing can dim the light inside of you.

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Title: The Gift of Thorns: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants

Author: A. J. Swoboda

Narrator: Tom Parks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Today's follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. 'Follow your heart' and 'You do you' has become our moment's mantras. The result, for too many, is feeling torn asunder by the raging desires within. What do we do with our desire? What about our unwanted desires? And how do we cultivate desires which bring life and freedom and lead to Christ? The Gift of Thorns, by A. J. Swoboda, addresses these questions and more. The path forward is anything but easy. It is assumed by too many in the Christian community that desire is in and of itself bad or dangerous and must be crucified for simply existing. Desire is demonic for some. But, for many others--particularly in the secular West--desire must be followed through and through. This side deifies desire. But these two options sidestep the joy in the great challenge of finding God in our desire. There exists an ancient and sacred way that is forged around the life, wisdom, and power of Jesus and his Spirit. In short, what makes a follower of Christ is not whether or not we have desires. Rather, it is what we do with the desires we have. Near the end of the story of humanity's rebellion, the theme of 'thorns' is introduced. As readers will discover, the thematic repetition of 'thorns' pops up over and over throughout the Bible. What are the thorns for? They will be, in the words of God, 'for you' (Gen. 3:18). The premise of this book is that a world where we do not get all that we want is, well, the greatest gift ever.

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Title: Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow

Author: Craig Groeschel

Narrator: Craig Groeschel

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 10 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 12

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. Experience the joy, freedom, and fulfillment God wants for you by learning the key to making God-glorifying choices: the power of pre-decision. What if we actually have the ability to break free from the pitfalls of impulsive decisions and develop positive, godly habits? What if becoming the person you want to be starts now, before you make a decision? Craig Groeschel—author of Winning the War in Your Mind—will empower you to put into action seven life-defining pre-decisions that will help you overcome the daily temptations, distractions, and influences that constantly bombard us. Drawing on Scripture, story, and the latest research into human behavior, Think Ahead will help you: - Understand the science behind your decision-making habits. - Equip you with the tools to avoid sinful and damaging patterns. - Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears. - See how your small choices shape the kind of Christ-follower you become. Pastor Craig knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what it's like to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Think Ahead is your playbook for defining and putting into action seven life-defining, God-glorifying I will statements that you can make today to prepare you for your big moments tomorrow. Reflection exercises and diagrams can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: [Spanish] - (Pre)Decide: 7 decisiones que puedes tomar hoy para la vida que quieres vivir mañana

Author: Craig Groeschel

Narrator: Julio Dublán

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

¿Por qué seguimos tomando decisiones de las que luego nos arrepentimos, y a veces incluso las mismas malas decisiones una y otra vez? Basándose en las Escrituras, en historias y en las últimas investigaciones sobre el comportamiento humano, nos revela la clave para tomar las decisiones que queremos y experimentar la alegría y la libertad que Dios tiene para nosotros. Todos queremos tomar excelentes decisiones. Pero ¿qué ocurre entre nuestras buenas intenciones y las decisiones que tomamos al momento? Ojalá pudiéramos tomar decisiones con antelación en lugar de hacerlo cuando estamos estresados, abrumados o influidos por el miedo o las emociones. En (Pre)Decide, aprenderemos cómo hacerlo. El pastor Craig Groeschel sabe por experiencia personal y como consejero lo que es estar atrapado en un ciclo de mala toma de decisiones. En (Pre)Decide, él comparte lo que ha descubierto sobre el poder de “predecidir.” Con ejercicios que invitan a la reflexión y preguntas para reflexionar, este libro interactivo nos enseña que la calidad de nuestras decisiones determina la calidad de nuestras vidas. (Pre)Decide te ayudará a: - Comprender la ciencia que hay detrás de tus hábitos de toma de decisiones - Superar la fatiga de decisión y los miedos debilitantes - Disminuir el papel de las emociones en la toma de decisiones - Ver cómo tus pequeñas decisiones determinan el tipo de persona en que te transformas - Definir y poner en práctica las siete decisiones previas que definen tu vida y que puedes tomar hoy mismo Transformarte en la persona que quieres ser comienza incluso antes de tomar una decisión. En (Pre)Decide, descubrirás el poder de tomar decisiones hoy, para tener mañana una vida que honre a Dios. Think Ahead Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us. We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that. Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of 'pre-deciding.' With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you: - Understand the science behind your decision-making habits - Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears - Diminish the role of emotions in decision-making - See how your small choices shape the kind of person you become - Define and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make today Becoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.

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Title: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret

Author: Donna Jones

Narrator: Donna Jones

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. What If You Could Have More Peace Tomorrow Over the Conflict You’re Facing Today? Sometimes it happens in a flash: a text, a blowup, a breakup. Other times, relationships simply fade: you and your spouse rarely make eye contact, you learn the friend you trusted is gossiping about you, the child who once held your hand is now an angry teenager. You go over and over conflicts in your mind and wonder How can I fix this? Or Is fixing this even possible? Or Why did I handle it that way? With three decades of ministry experience, Donna Jones has had a front-row seat to all kinds of conflict. She understands the regret, guilt, and heartache that relationships can bring, whether we’re navigating decades of misunderstanding or discussing politics at the gym. But she also knows it’s possible for God to turn those painful moments into opportunities for better connection and a deeper relationship with Him. In Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life Donna gives us practical tools to help us find peace and thrive in our relationships as we - discover the single most important quality necessary to handle conflict well, - identify common mistakes that lead to unnecessary disagreements and brokenness, - stop being pulled into other people’s drama and remain calm in the midst of chaos, and - learn how to have hard conversations without being pushy or a pushover.   This spiritually rich, highly practical guide offers a new paradigm for handling conflict, one that frees us to communicate when we’d rather retaliate, move toward others when it seems easier to shut down, and honor God in the midst of it all. Questions for reflection can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: A Good Life: 15 Essential Habits for Living with Hope and Joy

Author: Pope Francis

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 25 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In this internationally bestselling book, Pope Francis shares his rules for living a happy and fulfilling life. Life can be hard, but no matter what challenges you are facing, Pope Francis wants you to know you were created by God for this moment. There is always a way to find joy and to celebrate the wonder of the life we have been given. In this brand-new book, Pope Francis encourages us to defend and protect the light that shines in us. He also reminds us of the importance of gratitude, warns Christians against complacency, and encourages face-to-face connection. He points us toward the light, and also opens up with powerful vulnerability about times he has faced the darkness himself, calling us all to meaningful prayer. None of us knows how many days are left before us. The wisdom in this heartfelt collection will encourage, inspire, equip, and ultimately help you to live a beautiful and meaningful life.

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Title: In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West

Author: Mary Ann Glendon

Narrator: Julie-Ann Elliott

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Release date: February 20, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

A rare firsthand account of the three popes who worked to modernize the Catholic Church—and to evangelize the modern world—from a renowned international lawyer, Harvard law professor, and former ambassador to the Vatican “Mary Ann Glendon’s book joyfully, and with humility, brings us inside her deft, grace-filled, and brilliant public diplomacy career.”—Mike Pompeo, former U.S. secretary of state For twenty centuries, the Catholic Church has radically shaped world history—and survived it. In the decades following the Second Vatican Council, three popes have carried forward this legacy, striving to lead the Church and its governing body—the last absolute monarchy of the West—into the modern world. With In the Courts of Three Popes, accomplished diplomat, international lawyer, and Harvard professor Mary Ann Glendon gives readers a rare inside look at the papacies of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. She shares her role in key developments in the Church’s recent history, like the Church entering the third millennium, in Pope John Paul II’s words, on its knees in penance for failures such as clergy sex abuse, or in leading the way for lay women to hold positions of power in the Church. Glendon illuminates the issues vexing the Church today: the place of faith in secular politics, relating the Church to other religions, clericalism and the power of laypeople, and corruption at the Vatican Bank and within the Roman Curia. Glendon provides a one-of-a-kind analysis of the inner workings of the Holy See, showing readers that, despite its many failings, the Catholic Church is a living, breathing community. Behind the Church’s doctrines and policies and institutions lie people, personalities, aspirations, and relationships that still promise to transform lives.

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Title: Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It

Author: Jennie Allen

Narrator: Jennie Allen

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Release date: February 13, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 6

Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding of yourself. “This book is worth thousands of dollars of counseling.”—Jonathan Pokluda, bestselling author and host of the Becoming Something podcast How often have you heard, “Don’t let your emotions get the best of you”? But what if instead of ignoring our feelings, we noticed them, named them, and let God use them to draw us closer to Himself and others? Many of us need to unlearn damaging messages about our emotions. We’ve been taught, for example, that emotions are untrustworthy, when, in fact, God can use them to help us see where we need His healing.  In Untangle Your Emotions, Jennie Allen uses scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you  ● exchange stuffing, dismissing, or minimizing your emotions for a five-step process to know what you feel and what to do about it ● debunk the myth that feelings are sinful by learning how emotional maturity leads to deeper connection with God and others ● live emotionally healthy by applying biblical wisdom and therapeutic research that works whether you self-identify as “emotional” or not ● sit with feelings that are confusing and painful by discovering the depth of God’s love and compassion for you Feelings aren’t something to fix; they are something to feel. As we discover how to name and navigate our emotions, we’ll learn how they can draw us closer to the God who built us—soul, mind, and heart.

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Title: Start with Welcome: The Journey toward a Confident and Compassionate Immigration Conversation

Author: Bri Stensrud

Narrator: Bri Stensrud

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

Release date: February 6, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. Asking the hard questions about immigration in light of Jesus' call to love our neighbors as ourselves. You've seen the headlines. You've watched the TV footage. People around the world are in dire situations and on the move. Current estimates suggest over 100 million people are forcibly displaced from their homes and seeking refuge in other countries. It seems as if everyone wants to come to the U.S., and if we're honest, that gives many of us pause. We wonder how it would impact our culture and communities if we showed welcome to the world, and many of us wonder how to separate the political rhetoric and talking points on present day immigration from what the Bible really has to say about immigrants and strangers. Start with Welcome dives into the whole narrative of Scripture to better understand what God calls us to do concerning immigrants and refugees. Bri Stensrud will guide you through pressing questions that will ignite your compassion and leave you curious about our calling as followers of Christ—questions like: - Is Immigration a Pro-Life Issue? - What does the Bible say about Immigrants? - Who is Welcome here? - What does Christlike Welcome look like?   You have questions. You have fears. But you also have compassion. So, let's start there. Bri Stensrud welcomes you into the conversation—a conversation that’s more urgent now than ever. It all starts with one word: Welcome. Pictures and discussion questions can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Title: I Want God: How to Love Him with Your Whole Heart and Revive Your Soul

Author: Lisa Whittle

Narrator: Lisa Whittle

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 49 minutes

Release date: February 6, 2024

Genres: Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Read by the author. I Want God, now revised and updated, will help you focus on your true pursuit of God and watch Him move your soul. Lisa Whittle amplifies the solution to the heart cry of the 'sick of me' life. It is in the heart of every person to want God, but life gets loud, and we forget Him. We get consumed by our problems, our desires, ourselves. We forget our first encounter with the Savior and how much we once wanted Him. But Lisa Whittle believes that if we calibrate our attention, refocusing on God determines the perspective for everything in our life: - what we fight for, - what we tolerate, - how we make decisions, - what we choose, - what we love, - what we chase, - what we let go of, and - what we are willing to change.   A guidebook, a teacher, and a resource, all in one, I Want God brings rich simplicity to life-altering principles, perfect for your personal Lenten reflection. With her signature boldness and raw authenticity, author and podcast host of The Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle inspires with bottom line truth when we want Him and experience a soul revival, there is no limit to what we will do for Him. The forty questions to take your own inventory and forty daily fasts can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.