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Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love: How a Violent Klansman Became a Champion of Racial Reconciliation

Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love: How a Violent Klansman Became a Champion of Racial Reconciliation

by Thomas A Tarrants

"Riveting, inspiring, at times hard to believe but utterly true...it gives some measure of hope in these rancorous times." -- John GrishamAs an ordinary high school student in the 1960s, Tom Tarrants became deeply unsettled by the social upheaval of the era. In response, he turned for answers to extremist ideology and was soon utterly radicalized. Before lon… Read more…

Step Further: Growing Closer to God through Hurt and Hardship

Step Further: Growing Closer to God through Hurt and Hardship

by Joni Eareckson Tada and Steve Estes

Personal answers to the difficult "whys" of suffering. New 16-page photo section and illustrations by Joni.Originally published in 1978, A Step Further is Joni Eareckson Tada's response to thousands of letters she received from people puzzled about the "whys" of suffering. Joni answers these questions by taking a personal look at how God has used circums… Read more…

Latin Hit Maker: My Journey from Cuban Refugee to World-Renowned Record Producer and Songwriter
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Latin Hit Maker: My Journey from Cuban Refugee to World-Renowned Record Producer and Songwriter

by Rudy Pérez

Narrated by Rudy Perez

For the first time, music legend Rudy Pérez shares his remarkable journey from a poor refugee kid in Miami to composing the greatest hit songs on the world stage. Named the most successful Latin songwriter in history, Rudy Pérez is the creator behind some of the bestselling records of Beyoncé, Julio Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, and… Read more…

Accidental Preacher: A Memoir

Accidental Preacher: A Memoir

by Will Willimon

The lively, inspiring memoir of an eminent Christian preacher and leaderIn this book one of today’s best-known Christian leaders recounts—with his signature wit and humor—memorable moments from his rich and full preaching life. A personal and vocational memoir, Will Willimon’s Accidental Preacher portrays the adventure … Read more…

Crescendo: The True Story of a Musical Genius Who Forever Changed a Southern Town

Crescendo: The True Story of a Musical Genius Who Forever Changed a Southern Town

by Allen Cheney and Julie Cantrell

A hidden story of human triumph, Crescendo takes you on the rare journey of a musical prodigy who changed an entire community forever.More than eighty years ago, a musical prodigy with a brilliant mind was born into a poor, uneducated, and abusive family in rural South Georgia. At three years of age, Fred Allen could play Mozart sonatas on the pian… Read more…

Crescendo: The Story of a Musical Genius Who Forever Changed a Southern Town
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Crescendo: The Story of a Musical Genius Who Forever Changed a Southern Town

by Allen Cheney

Narrated by Allen Cheney

A story of mercy, miracles, and melody—and above all else: love.During the Great Depression, Fred Allen is born poor and hungry in the shadow of rural Georgia’s infamous cotton mills. By the time Fred is three years old, he can play hymns on the piano without missing a note. In kindergarten, he amazes adults with Chopin. Terrified that Fred&rsquo… Read more…

God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies

God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies

by Costi W Hinn

A compelling insider account by the nephew of a renowned prosperity preacher on the perils of greed and the power of the true gospel.Costi Hinn—nephew of the world-famous televangelist, Benny Hinn—had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the prosperity gospel: "In one sermon I heard growing up, my uncle taught us that if we wanted God to do … Read more…

God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies
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God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies

by Costi W Hinn

Narrated by Josh Childs

A compelling insider account by the nephew of a renowned prosperity preacher on the perils of greed and the power of the true gospel.Costi Hinn—nephew of the world-famous televangelist, Benny Hinn—had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the prosperity gospel: "In one sermon I heard growing up, my uncle taught us that if we wanted God to do … Read more…

Inseparable: How Family and Sacrifice Forged a Path to the NFL

Inseparable: How Family and Sacrifice Forged a Path to the NFL

by Shaquem Griffin, Shaquill Griffin and Mark Schlabach

Much more than a sports memoir, in Inseparable Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin share the previously untold details of the powerful and inspiring story behind the modern NFL’s first one-handed player, and his twin brother’s unrelenting devotion, sacrifice, and love. It’s the story of Shaquem’s understanding of God’s purpose for… Read more…

Dios, la avaricia y el Evangelio (de la prosperidad): Cómo la Verdad desmorona una vida construida sobre mentiras
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Dios, la avaricia y el Evangelio (de la prosperidad): Cómo la Verdad desmorona una vida construida sobre mentiras

by Costi W Hinn

Narrated by Natan Fischer

Millones de personas desesperadas por tener esperanza y soluciones para su vida se sienten atraídas por la promesa del evangelio de la prosperidad: que Dios hará lo que sea necesario con solo un poco de fe y un don financiero. Mientras tanto, los predicadores de la prosperidad explotan a los pobres y los necesitados para acumular sus riquezas. &iques… Read more…

Dios, la avaricia y el Evangelio (de la prosperidad): Cómo la Verdad desmorona una vida construida sobre mentiras

Dios, la avaricia y el Evangelio (de la prosperidad): Cómo la Verdad desmorona una vida construida sobre mentiras

by Costi W Hinn

Millones de personas desesperadas por tener esperanza y soluciones para su vida se sienten atraídas por la promesa del evangelio de la prosperidad: que Dios hará lo que sea necesario con solo un poco de fe y un don financiero. Mientras tanto, los predicadores de la prosperidad explotan a los pobres y los necesitados para acumular sus riquezas. &iques… Read more…

Daughter of Apartheid

Daughter of Apartheid

by Lindi Tardif

It’s been two decades since the fall of apartheid, a quarter century since the liberation of Eastern European states, five decades since the death of American “Jim Crow,” and seventy-plus years since the beginning of the emancipation of the African states. Freedom has advanced, yet there are some Black people in South Africa, the Unite… Read more…


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