parable 2011 august catalog

Sale runs July 27 through August 30, 2011

EquippingYou for

Life

NEW When All Hail Breaks LoosePat DayAre you barely hanging on in a fierce life storm? These practical strategies and the reassurance that God is near will help you not merely survive, but thrive.Soft cover $12.00

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FearlessMax LucadoEach sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. Walk away from fear, anxiety and insecurity and into the light of faith in God’s power and love.Hard cover $24.99SALE $14.97

Equipping You For Life

NEW More Than OrdinaryDoug Sherman with Terra McDanielEnjoy your life with God through an ever-expanding view of His love and power day by day.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

NEW Invitations from GodAdele Ahlberg CalhounBe healed, restored and shaped by recognizing and accepting God’s invitations. Because what you say yes or no to will form the terrain of your future.Soft cover $15.00SALE $13.97

NEW Who Is the Antichrist?Mark HitchcockSeparate Biblical fact from human speculation through this fascinating Q & A tour of all the Bible’s key passages about the Antichrist—and what this means for your life today.Soft cover $13.99

The Promise of HopeEdward GrinnanThe editor-in-chief of “Guideposts” magazine says your life really can be transformed. He shares how people’s true stories of hope saved his life from the grip of addiction and depression.Hard cover $19.99SALE $17.97

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Heaven is for RealTodd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

A young boy who emerges from life-saving surgery with stories of heaven and who he met there, shares the message that heaven is real,

Jesus really loves children and a battle is coming.Soft cover $16.99SALE $13.59

Looking Towards Heaven

Jesus CallingSarah Young

Jesus is in EVERY moment. Do you know how to see

him? Find out through 180 topical devotions by missionary Sarah Young.

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Jesus Calling for KidsSarah Young

Kids and tweens will hear Jesus speaking to their hearts in a

language they can relate to in these 365 daily devotionals

based on Sarah’s original book Jesus Calling.


The Boy Who Came Back from HeavenKevin & Alex Malarkey

Glimpse heaven through the eyes of six-year-old Alex who, in 2004, awoke from a two-month

coma with an incredible story detailing events of the accident,

heaven and meeting Jesus.Soft cover $15.99SALE $13.97

Have HeartSteve & Sarah Berger

After the passing of their son, the Berger’s sought God for answers.

Take heart from their personal studies on Heaven, grief, living

each day and honoring your loved one’s legacy.Hard cover $15.99SALE $13.97

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“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There

will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain,

for the old order of things has passed away.”Revelation 21:4

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Study Men of Faith With John Piper

Is God Just a Human Invention?Sean McDowell & Jonathan MorrowMake up your own mind about God after considering the real evidence. Each major argument of “The New Atheists” is answered in a balanced, thorough and easy-to-understand way.Soft cover $16.99SALE $9.97

The Swans are Not Silent SeriesRecapture the wonder of God in this study of influential, yet flawed, pillars of faith from John Bunyan to William Wilberforce. Through their strengths and struggles we can learn how to live better today.

The Legacy of Sovereign Joy John PiperSoft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

The Hidden Smile of God John PiperSoft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

The Roots of Endurance John PiperSoft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ John PiperHard cover $17.99 SALE $14.97

Contending for Our All John PiperSoft cover $14.99 SALE $12.97

The Rage Against GodPeter HitchensPeter Hitchens, brother of prominent atheist Christopher Hitchens, chronicles his journey from disbelief to faith and makes the case against fashionable atheism.Hard cover $22.99SALE $17.97

NEW Why God Won’t Go AwayAlister McGrathWhat is the “new atheism” spewed from prominent God-opposers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens? Learn how to challenge it on its own merits and claims.Soft cover $15.99SALE $12.79

John Piper, pastor, author, theologian and speaker.

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NEW Welcome to the Story Stephen J.NicholsNichols teaches believers not only how to read the Bible, but how to read it in a way that permeates their lives--reading, loving, and living God’s Word. A practical resource for young and new believers.Soft cover $15.99SALE $13.97

Dig Deeper Into God’s Word

NEW Counterfeit GospelsTrevin Wax

Deepen your love for the unchanging Gospel as you recognize counterfeit ways

of thinking and speaking about the Good News within the church, that leave us so

impoverished.Soft cover $13.99

NEW The Book That Made Your WorldVishal MangalwadiVishal Mangalwadi, an Indian philosopher, takes you on a fascinating historical journey through the last millennium, exploring why and how the Bible reformed Europe and shaped Western cultureHard cover $22.99SALE $18.39

NEW Dig DeeperNigel Beynon & Andrew SachGet to the bottom of any Bible passage and discover its intended meaning with these sixteen Bible-reading “tools.” The easy-to-read format makes it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Bible.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

NEW Life’s Biggest Questions Erik Thoennes

People have always asked the same questions. If you aren’t really sure what you believe or want to solidify

the foundation of your faith, this concise book will lead you to investigate the truth

for yourself.Soft cover $12.99

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So Long, InsecurityBeth MooreRediscover your God-given dignity and find freedom from the insecurity trap that plagues women. Record your journey alongside guided questions, reflections and Scripture in the Devotional Journal and support and grow with one another using the Group Experience.Hard cover $24.99SALE $21.97

NEW Devotional Journal Hard cover $19.99

Group Experience Soft cover $14.99

NEW Made to CraveLysa TerKeurstVanquish the power food holds over you. Women often overlook the missing spiritual link in their physical struggle for healthy eating. Learn to satisfy your deepest desire with God, not food. Soft cover $14.99SALE $7.50

NEW Participant’s Guide Soft cover $9.99SALE $7.97

NEW Pastor’s Kit Follower’s Journal$9.95

NEW Small Group Discipleship StudyDVD $69.99

Video Study DVD $24.99SALE $19.97

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NEW Not A Fan.Kyle IdlemanAre you a fan, an admirer or a true follower of Christ? You’re invited to passionately live like the One and for the One who gave His all for you. Based on Kyle Idleman’s book, Not A Fan, this small group study challenges followers through six, 30-minute cinematic sessions. The pastor’s kit is specifically designed to help pastors lead a generation of non-fans.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

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NEW Soul Surfer DVD-Based Study KitJeremy & Janna Jones

Inspired by the movie SOUL SURFER, this four-week DVD study for all ages is about trusting

God in the midst of challenges and embracing His plan for your life. Kit includes HEART OF A SOUL SURFER documentary, one study guide, leader’s guide and online resources. Soul Surfer Church

Kit also available.DVD-Based Study Kit Soft cover /DVD/CD $24.99

NEW Soul Surfer: Catching God’s Wave

For Your LifeJeremy & Janna Jones

Based on the message of

the movie, this inspirational book

will encourage and challenge teens and

pre-teens through the incredible example of gutsy, teen pro-surfer

Bethany Hamilton.Soft cover $12.99

Basic SeriesFrancis ChanBest-selling author, Francis Chan, delivers hard-hitting studies on topics often overlooked, yet imperative to true faith—like a healthy fear of a holy God and actually doing what Jesus says. Could this fear really be the beginning of wisdom? Could it ultimately lead you to the life that you were created to live?DVD $14.99 each

LESSONmaker 8 Complete Edition

LESSONmaker takes the pressure

out of preparing for Bible study lessons

by letting you pull together customized

Bible studies in a fraction of the time

it takes to start from scratch.

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LESSONmaker 8 Adult EditionCD-Rom $49.95SALE $29.97

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Proverbs 1:8 “Listen, my son, to your father’s

instruction and do not forsake your

mother’s teaching.”

All Scripture selections taken from the New

International Version, 2011.

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NEW The Life of Jesus Soft cover $9.99

LifeChange Series NavigatorsSee for yourself what the Bible says—not what someone else thinks it says—and develop the skills to dig deeper in God’s Word. Includes 22 lessons and discussion questions.Soft cover $9.99 each

A LifeGuide Bible Study Topical SeriesLifeGuide inductive-style Bible studies prompt small group discussion and action from applicable questions. Choose from more than 90 Old and New Testament studies, all in a convenient workbook format.Soft cover $8.00 each

What the Bible Is All About SeriesDr. Henrietta C. MearsView the big picture from Genesis to Revelation in one NIV Bible commentary. Or, get more in depth with 12 study sessions on Creation to the Promised Land or the Gospels. Handbook also available in KJV.

NEW NIV Edition Handbook Soft cover $17.99

NEW Founders of Our FaithSoft cover $9.99

Mark 1:22 “The people were amazed

at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers

of the law.”

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NEW GodQuest SeriesSean McDowell & Stan Jantz

Discover powerful truths and evidence for the existence of God, truth of the Bible and

deity of Jesus, presented in an intriguing, understandable way. DVD studies

include six sessions, one guidebook and downloadable leader’s guide. Soft cover

Guidebooks also available.Soft cover $14.99

DVD-Based Study $24.99DVD-Based Study Teen Edition $24.99

DVD Based Bible Study Leader PacksTeach about cults and religion, Biblical feasts and holidays, and even the End Times, without being an expert. These six-session study DVDs come with PDF resources including a leader’s guide. Participant’s guides also available.DVD Set $29.99 eachSALE $24.97 each

NEW Questions Of Life & The Jesus LifestyleNicky GumbelGet answers to the basic questions of life and discover the life Jesus wants you to live.Soft cover $11.99 each

NEW A Life Worth Living & Searching Issues Uncover the new you and how to live a full Christian life and address seven of life’s toughest questions.Soft cover $11.99 each

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Standard Lesson Commentary 2011-2012It’s like a Bible commentary and Bible study in one! Newly updated, it provides 52 weeks of study with verse-by-verse explanations, relevant questions and more. KJV and NIV Large Print also available.KJV or NIV Soft cover $16.99 each

The Lord’s PrayerMary Lou ReddingDo you struggle with knowing how to pray? So did Jesus’ disciples. Find out his response in this six-week study of the model prayer.Soft cover $16.00SALE $14.97

NEW Small Groups with PurposeSteve GladenThe pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church walks church leaders through the most commonly asked questions to develop their own small group strategy.Hard cover $19.99SALE $14.97

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BIBLE REFERENCE

30% to 50% off Bible Reference Books

Halley’s Bible Handbook, KJV Large PrintHenry H. HalleyHard cover $24.99SALE $12.50

The Strongest NIV Exhaustive ConcordanceEdward W. Goodrick & John R. Kohlenberger IIIHard cover $39.99SALE $20.00

The New Matthew Henry CommentaryMatthew HenryHard cover $29.99SALE $15.00

The Strongest Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, KJVJames Strong, LL.D., S.T.D.Hard cover $34.99SALE $17.50

The Essential Bible CompanionJohn H. Walton and Mark L. StraussSoft cover $14.99SALE $7.50

The Essential Bible DictionaryMoisés SilvaSoft cover $16.99SALE $11.89

Zondervan Handbook to the Bible UpdatedSoft cover $29.99SALE $19.97

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Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament WordsWilliam D. MounceHard cover $29.99SALE $15.00

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BIBLES AND ACCESSORIES

Chronological Study Bible, NKJVIt’s the only study Bible that

presents Scripture in the order events occurred. Plus notes,

articles and more to help you connect to the history and

culture of Bible times.Butterscotch/Amber Leathersoft

$69.99SALE $49.97

Get Into God’s Word

GoBible Voyager, NKJV Word of Promise

New 2011 Voyager comes complete with NKJV Old

and New Testaments, fully-dramatized audio from the Word of Promise! Plus,

3GB of space, rechargeable battery and voice menu for

sight impaired.MP3 $109.95

Rose Then and Now Bible Maps InsertNow you can have an ultra-thin 44 full-color page Bible atlas in the back of any Bible you use. Includes eight plastic overlays. 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”.Soft cover $16.99SALE $9.97

The Woman’s Study Bible, NKJVDesigned to enrich a

woman’s heart, mind and spirit with God’s Word,

this study Bible includes articles from authors such

as Anne Graham Lotz, Kathy Troccoli, Nancy Leigh

DeMoss and many others.Pink/Brown Leathersoft

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Common English Bible ThinlineThis new, reliable

translation—worked on by over 100 scholars—

communicates naturally in common language. And now

it’s thinner than 1” yet has generous nine-point type.

Soft cover $14.95

Majestic Bible Tabs

Now complete Old and New Testament!

FREE Bible Tabswith purchase of Bible $29.97 or more

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Life Application Study Bible, KJV Personal SizeEasier-to-carry personal size! The Life Application Study Bible, one of the world’s best-selling study Bibles features more than 10,000 life application notes. Brown/Pink TuTone $59.99SALE $44.97

NEW NIV Student BibleThis popular Bible, famous for making Scripture youth-friendly for today’s young scholars, has thoughtful features written by Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford as well as the full NIV text.Hard cover $34.99SALE $17.50

NLT Study BibleThe fruit of over forty Bible scholars, this study Bible features notes that bring out the full meaning of the text so you can understand the Bible more deeply than ever.Hard cover $39.99SALE $29.97

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ESV Student Study Bible, Personal SizeThe ESV Study Bible combines recent evangelical scholarship with both readability and reliability. Includes a bonus audio Bible online and much more to explore on the website. Navy or Taupe TruTone also available.Olive/Celtic Cross TruTone $64.99SALE $54.97

NEW ESV Student Study BibleHigh school and college students looking to really dig deep will be thrilled with this most comprehensive, colorful and content-rich student Bible available today.Hard cover $37.99SALE $29.97

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NEW The Heart of the StoryRandy Frazee

Open your eyes to God’s masterful design unfolding

in the lives of Biblical characters and the joy that

comes as you align your story with God’s.

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Experience the Bible in a New Way

The Story for All AgesExperience the Bible as one continuous story, revealing God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events arranged chronologically from Genesis to Revelation with selections from the New International Version and short transitions taking you from story to story. There is a version for everyone in the family.

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Get Kids Into the Bible

NIV Adventure BibleSend kids on an exciting

journey through God’s Word, meeting people, seeing places

and learning about the Bible. There’s a reason over 5 million

copies have been sold! Hard cover $27.99SALE $14.00

NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers, RevisedFour million readers plus special in-text features equals one great value! This completely updated Bible features compelling illustrations and activities perfect for ages 6-10.Hard cover $27.99SALE $19.97

Adventure Bible StorybookCatherine DeVriesKids four to seven will embark on an exciting adventure of discovery, imagination and suspense in the Bible’s main stories and themes.Hard cover $16.99SALE $8.50

Adventure Bible BacksacksThis versatile and sporty carrier made of durable nylon material, features a large pocket that fits the Adventure Bible.Purple or Tan Backsack $14.99 eachSALE $7.50 each

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NEW My First Hands-On Bible, NLTMy First Hands-On Bible

uses the same experience-based learning as the

hot-selling Hands-On Bible, communicating God’s Word

to three to six-year-olds in an active, understandable way.


Hands-On Bible, NLT Updated EditionTeach like Jesus did with hands-on lessons and illustrations in the Hands-On-Bible. It’s jam-packed with experiences that get kids into the Bible and the Bible into kids. Great for family night.Hard cover $24.99SALE $19.97

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NEW Graphically Illustrated Novels

Young readers can revisit the stories of exiled Daniel in the Persian empire or the famous

Pilgrim’s Progress allegory, now retold in an exciting

graphic novel form. Babylon Hard cover $17.95

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Soft cover $14.99Vol. 1 SALE $12.97

VeggieTales Fun

NEW VeggieTales: Princess and the Pop Star

VeggieTalesFarm-living Princess

Poppyseed and pop star Vanna Banana pull a switch-

a-roo in this new Veggie movie about how God

has uniquely and lovingly designed each of us.

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NEW 25 Favorite Silly Songs! VeggieTalesNothing could be kookier than this DVD boasting 25 of the funniest, the most favorite and the most sing-able silly songs from VeggieTales!CD $6.99

NEW VeggieTale Lunch and Lessons in a BoxVeggieTales This insulated lunch box comes with four Veggie DVDs: Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?, Lyle the Kindly Viking, Rack, Shack & Benny and Josh and the Big Wall.Value Price $29.99SALE $24.97

NEW Live! Sing Yourself SillyVeggieTales The Veggies are taking to the stage with the silliest Silly Song Countdown ever! Will they learn the importance of sharing the show in time to sing themselves silly?DVD $12.99SALE $10.97

NEW Song of the OvulumBryan DavisFrom the author of Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire series, Billy and Bonnie endure scientific experiments in a maximum security prison.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

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NEW VeggieTales BooksVeggieTales A fantastic deal on Veggie goodness! Large, full-color, 28 page books with lessons on compassion, mercy, self-control and forgiveness.Hard cover $9.99 each

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Leather BraceletsShow your faith without saying a word when you wear these cool genuine leather bracelets with resin cross or fish attachments.Value price $7.99 each

Wear Your Witness

Gray Cross/Wings Crinkle Nylon Bible CoverWinged cross Bible cover is made of crinkle nylon, includes an interior pocket and pen loop.“This Book Is Illegal” is made of micro-fiber, rubber-printed with pen loop and exterior pocket.Value price $19.99 each

Illegal School Supplies“This Message is illegal in 53 countries. Restricted Nations 40. Hostile Areas 13.” Choose the spiral notebook, comp notebook, pencil pouch or all three!Spiral Notebook $2.49Comp Notebook $2.99Pencil Pouch $3.99

Inspirational T ShirtsStylish, ladies-cut bird T features the promise from Ezekiel 36:26. Black T has celtic crosses and “I am a dead man walking. Dead to sin walking away from the grave.” 100% cotton and imported.Black T Shirt $13.99Ladies Jersey T Shirt $17.99

Faith Moves Mountains PendantsKeep a mustard seed close to your heart with one of these lead-free pewter pendants on a 22” cord. Choose from “With faith, all is possible,” “Believe” or a cross in a heart design.Pendants $7.99 each

Snap Button WatchesButton on one of these snappy watches and be reminded of the cross every time you check the hour. These plastic watches are available in four colors.Value price $16.99 each

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NIV Teen Study BibleTeens will discover the eternal truths of God’s Word with this bestselling Bible. Study features on faith, friends, family and challenges show how to apply those truths to today.Hard cover $29.99SALE $15.00

Bibles for Tweens and Teens

The Message//REMIX New Testament Read and understand the Bible using the easiest-to-read format ever. This pocket-sized student Bible is perfect for backpacks or lockers and as an evangelism tool. Plus now you can plan your year with this new 2011 - 2012 THINK Student Planner.Soft cover $9.99Spiral-Bound Planner $5.99

Girls or Guys Life Application Study Bibles, NLTCreated especially for tweens ages 8 to 12, these fun, fresh Bibles presents God’s Word in a meaningful way.Girls Glittery Grape Butterfly $29.97Guys Onyx LeatherLike $39.99SALE $29.97

Compact Camo Bibles, NLTFashionable camo design makes it fun to carry your Bible wherever you go. Tough canvas cover and zipper closure protect the pages.Green or Pink Canvas $24.99 eachSALE $19.97 each

NEW Metal Bible, NLTseTake this New Living Translation Bible dressed in protective metal armor wherever you go. Just a little bigger than 4” x 6”, it’s perfect for a pocket or backpack.Diamond Plate $29.99SALE $19.97

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John 14:23 “Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father

will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’”


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Especially for Teens

NEW Over It!Hayley & Michael DiMarcoWith empathy, tough love, Scripture and wit, the DiMarco’s show teens how to deal with emotional upheaval—from small mortifications to divorce or the death of a loved one.Soft cover $14.99SALE $11.97

NEW The Bare FactsJosh McDowell with Erin DavisBestselling author and speaker, Josh McDowell, believes that no question about sex is off limits and that knowledge, not ignorance, is the key to youthful purity and a fulfilling marriage.Soft cover $10.99SALE $9.97

God Girl or God GuyHayley DiMarco and Michael DiMarcoThe DiMarco’s lead the way for teens to learn what it means to be a young man or woman of God in every area of life and apply God’s truth to real issues.Hard cover $14.99 eachSALE $9.97 each

FrenemiesHayley DiMarcoWhat’s a girl to do when your friends are doing mean and hurtful things—she’s your BFF one day but betrays you the next? Find out how to deal here.Soft cover $12.99SALE $9.97

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Dateable: Are You? Are They?Justin Lookadoo and Hayley DiMarcoJustin and Hayley impart solid relationship guidance, answer “what boys/girls really want” questions and explain Biblical purity without sounding prissy.Soft cover $14.99SALE $9.97

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Making Children Mind without Losing YoursDr. Kevin Leman

Are you doing your best with poor results? Dr. Leman will show you

how to get better results with less stress in this second edition.


Plugged-In ParentingBob WaliszewskiWith increasingly violent and sexual media content, it’s hard to know how to protect your kids without alienating them. Learn how to address these issues.Soft cover $13.99

NEW It’s Your Kid, Not a GerbilDr. Kevin LemanStop spinning your wheels and put your energy into establishing strong character and a love for home and family that will serve your kids for a lifetime.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

Have a New Kid by FridayDr. Kevin Leman

Want a kid without the attitude? Respected psychologist Kevin

Leman will help you understand your kids and activate a five-day plan to make a change.


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The Power of a Praying® WifeStormie OmartianStormie inspires women to develop a deeper relationship with their husbands by praying for them. This encouraging resource is packed with practical advice. Soft cover $13.99SALE $12.97

NEW The Power of a Praying® Wife DevotionalStormie OmartianLearn the skill of supporting your husband, yourself and your marriage in prayer through 100 brand-new thoughtful devotions, prayers.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

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The Power of a Praying® Woman Deluxe EditionStormie OmartianWomen wanting a strong and fruitful prayer life will find this brand-new padded hardbound deluxe edition just what they’re looking for.Hard cover $16.99SALE $14.97

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JEWELRY AND GIFTS

Jewelry Makes a Great GiftYou’ll find something beautiful to suit any occasion, style or gender in our stunning collection of jewelry. Pictured here are sterling silver and sterling silver 14K gold overlay jewelry.Pricing Range From $24.95 to $45.95

Gifts that Inspire

Akiane Stationery GiftsPonder the face of Jesus that young Akiane painted when she was only 8 years old. This is the extraordinary painting mentioned by Todd Burpo in Heaven is For Real. 10 Pack Prince of Peace Wallet Cards $9.95 • Father Forgive Bookmark $4.95Prince of Peace Single Note Card $3.95

Peace Spa Collection CandleTreat yourself to a “spa” experience in your own home with this fruit of the Spirit inspired candle. The 6.5 oz. candle comes in a gift box.Value price $12.99

Joy Classic Collection CandleLet it shine! The Fruit of the Spirit 6.5 oz. Joy jar candle burns approximately 50 hours. Gift-boxed for easy gift-giving.Fresh Orange Scent $12.99

Light Your World Candle TinsLight your world with the flame of God’s Word. These 3.75 oz. candle tins feature Scripture and various pleasant fragrances.Value price $5.99

Show Off Your Faith Candle TinsThese candles show off your faith in a cute, personal way. Road Trip has Proverbs 3: 5-6, Wild Flowers has Luke 12: 28 and Red Heart has Romans 12: 9. 3.75 oz.Value price $6.99 each

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NEW The Amish NannyMindy Starns Clark and Leslie GouldAn Amish-raised woman jumps at the chance to travel to Switzerland as a child’s caregiver. Soft cover $13.99

Amish Facts and Fiction

Amish PeaceSuzanne Woods FisherTranquility and wisdom of the Amish can be yours… without the bonnet and buggy. Amish Peace reveals five central themes in Amish life. Amish Proverbs ranges from simple to profound.Soft cover $12.99SALE $9.97

NEW Amish Values for Your FamilySuzanne Woods FisherLonging for a strong family that truly enjoys life together? Adopt the wisdom of the Amish portrayed in these charming true stories interlaced with Biblical advice.Soft cover $12.99SALE $9.97

Amish ProverbsSuzanne Woods Fisher

“If you want to know a people,” says Fisher, “know their proverbs.” These simple, profound packages of insight allow outsiders to peek into a fascinating closed community.Hard cover $13.99SALE $9.97

NEW The BlessedAnn H. Gabhart

“Ann H. Gabhart weaves a tender story of forbidden longing and loyalty, and her deep understanding of the Shaker historical setting rings true.”

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NEW Double TakeMelody CarlsonTwo girls with an uncanny resemblance, opt to switch places. Sending one into the fast-paced “normal” life of an American teenager and the other into Plain living.Soft cover $9.99

NEW Love Finds You in Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaAnnalisa DaughetyTwo women with nothing in common except the need for a fresh start open a gift shop together in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Will they find what they’re looking for?Soft cover $12.99

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NEW To Die ForSandra ByrdMeg Wyatt’s loyalty to her friend, Anne Boleyn, may cost her greatest love and her life in the court of Henry VIII.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

NEW Breath of AngelKaryn HenleyWhen a young priestess witnesses the gruesome murder of a winged stranger in the temple courtyard, age-old legends of angels and shape-shifters suddenly come to life.Soft cover $9.99

NEW In Harm’s WayIrene HannonFilled with palpable suspense and a touch of romance, In Harm’s Way is the final installment of the thrilling Heroes of Quantico series.Soft cover $14.99SALE $9.97

Don’t Look BackLynette EasonForensic anthropologist Jamie Cash, haunted survivor of a brutal kidnapping, is in danger once again. One man lives to see her dead—the other is fighting to keep her alive.Soft cover $14.99SALE $9.97

NEW Love Finds You in Branson, MissouriGwen Ford FaulkenberryGwen Ford Faulkenberry weaves fictional romance with the compelling local history of Branson, Missouri. Look for other books in the Love Finds You series.Soft cover $12.99

NEW Out of ControlMary ConnealyRafe is a man in control. He never expected to find a woman trapped in a cave—or to fall in love.Soft cover $14.99SALE $12.97

NEW The One Who Waits for MeLori CopelandAfter the Civil War, distinctly different lives intersect while faith is tested, love buds and belief in God’s promise of a future is embraced.Soft cover $13.99

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NEW Lion of BabylonDavis Bunn

Agent Marc Royce investigates a series

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NEW The Tehran InitiativeJoel C. RosenbergThe world is on the brink of disaster and the clock is ticking. With few options left, CIA operative Shirazi and his team must sabotage Iran’s nuclear warheads before Iran or Israel can launch a devastating first strike.Hard cover $26.99PRE-BUY $21.97

The Twelfth ImamJoel Rosenberg

With the appearance of an Islamic

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NEW The Second MessiahGlenn MeadeA deadly conspiracy over a stolen, half-translated Dead Sea scroll referencing two messiahs explodes into a political and religious standoff, echoing through the halls of the Vatican.Hard cover $25.00SALE $21.97

“Dan Brown meets Tom Clancy—Glenn Meade sure knows how to get your pulse racing.”

~Stephen Leather, author of Nightfall

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How Great Is Our GodLouie GiglioThe best things in life often take us by surprise. Louie Giglio offers a message of hope in his Passion Talk Series DVD. Includes a discussion guide.DVD $12.99SALE $5.00

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Daniel’s LotA powerful story about faith, love, and redemption, Daniel’s Lot portrays the struggle to follow God’s direction while fighting to keep one’s family and integrity alive.DVD $19.95SALE $14.97

The Cross and the TowersFollow the lives of seven individuals whose lives were changed forever, not only by the horrific day of September 11, but by the symbol of hope they found buried beneath the rubble of Ground Zero. Documentary: 53 minutes.DVD $14.95SALE $9.97

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Live to ForgiveAfter Dean Smith’s stepfather murders his mother, Dean spends years plotting revenge. This true story of redemption traces Dean’s journey through hatred and drug abuse to forgiveness and peace.DVD $17.95SALE $14.97

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Pahappahooey Island CollectionPahappahooey IslandJoin the loveable puppets as they sing, learn and grow through many adventures and mis-adventures on Pahappahooey Island. Includes 13 half-hour episodes.6-DVD Set $69.95SALE $39.97

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NEW I Am A PromiseGaither Vocal BandA stellar, faith-building collection of the most-loved Gaither-penned children’s songs sung as only the Gaither Vocal Band can sing them.

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NEW re:creationSteven Curtis Chapman

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NEW Raising A Soul SurferCheri Hamilton with Rick BundschuhGet to know the inspiring Hamilton Family, told by the mother of shark-bite-survivor-turned-pro-surfer, Bethany Hamilton.Hard cover $22.99SALE $19.97

NEW Soul SurferIt’s the courageous, true

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Come To The WellCasting CrownsCasting Crowns first new studio album in two years features the hit single, Courageous, which will be showcased in the upcoming Sherwood Pictures film by the same title.PRE-BUY $9.97

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“I wrote the song Do Everything really to remind myself and also to encourage others that everything matters; everything

we do can be done as an act of worship.”

~Steven Curtis Chapman

Colossians 1:28 “He is the one we

proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone

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mature in Christ.”

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RE:CREATION features 6 new songs, including the single Do Everything, plus a re:creation of 8 of Steven’s biggest hits recorded in a more stripped down, organic style. These songs from the past have taken on a new depth of meaning for him in recent years. We think the songs on RE:CREATION will bring new depth of meaning to you, too!


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NEW On FirePeter FurlerThe former lead singer of newsboys steps out with an exciting first solo album. After a personal season of rejuvenation he offers this encouraging album featuring the single, Reach.

NEW Turn Up the Music: The Hits of Point of GracePoint Of GraceChart-topping hits from your favorite, award-winning trio like How You Live, Come to Jesus, Circle of Friends, The Great Divide and many more. Includes new song Hole In the World.

NEW You Got My AttentionDara MaCleanA joyful mix of pop idioms, danceable beats, soaring vocals and eternal truths permeate this fresh debut from Dara Maclean. Hip-hop to her new single Suitcases.

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NEW WOW New & NextVarious ArtistsPacked with the best 12 new and developing artists, you’re sure to discover you next favorite.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God

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CaptivatedNicole C. MullenThe five-time Dove Award winner shares her first worship album, inspired by the Lord’s Prayer and featuring the single Kingdom Come.

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Passion: Here for YouPassion Worship BandRecorded live at the Passion 2011 Atlanta conference, this collection of new and inspiring songs features Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill.

And If Our God Is For Us...Chris TomlinChris continues to write songs that connect believers to the heart of Jesus. His newest offering features the single I Will Follow.

NEW The JourneyStuart TownendUplifting rootsy, folk-based worship music from Stuart Townend, writer of In Christ Alone and other favorites. Features single Everlasting Love.

NEW Love Shine ThroughTim HughesEngaging, inspiring worship songs by respected worship music singer/songwriter, Tim Hughes. Includes Counting On Your Name.

NEW God Is AbleHillsong LIVE

From Hillsong LIVE worship leaders come inspired songs like Rise, The

Cry of the Broken, and God is Able. Deluxe CD/DVD is also available.

NEW 10,000 ReasonsMatt RedmanThe writer of many most-sung worship songs like The Heart of Worship, teaches spiritual truths in these 11 all-new songs including Never Once.

NEW Come Down O Love DivineFernando OrtegaOne of Fernando’s most creative works comes with 14 new songs and a full choir ensemble. Includes the original song Just As I Am.

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NEW Soul SurferIt’s the courageous, true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who overcame the odds after losing her arm in a shark attack. All-star cast includes Carrie Underwood, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid and AnnaSophia Robb.DVD $29.99SALE $24.97PRE-BUY $19.97

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