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Dillon Burroughs


Generation Hex

The New York Times reports Wicca is America’s fastest–growing religion. Now more than ever, it’s important that Christians understand the beliefs and practices of Wicca so they can effectively reach the many followers of this religion. Sharing from interviews with current and former practitioners of pagan religions, Marla Alupoaicei and Dillon Burroughs explore the history, culture, and practices of Wicca and other forms of witchcraft. Their compelling account will inform and equip Christians (especially parents) to understand Wiccan and New Age teaching and share the gospel with those caught up in this belief system.

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Marla Alupoaicei


Generation Hex

The New York Times reports Wicca is America’s fastest–growing religion. Now more than ever, it’s important that Christians understand the beliefs and practices of Wicca so they can effectively reach the many followers of this religion. Sharing from interviews with current and former practitioners of pagan religions, Marla Alupoaicei and Dillon Burroughs explore the history, culture, and practices of Wicca and other forms of witchcraft. Their compelling account will inform and equip Christians (especially parents) to understand Wiccan and New Age teaching and share the gospel with those caught up in this belief system.

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Ronn Elmore


No-Nonsense Dating

In a notoriously turbulent and confusing election year, ABC News.com made it a little easier for voters to determine which presidential candidate might be the best for them with an online “Match–o–Matic” questionnaire (ABCNews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/page?id=3623346). No doubt many singles wish it could be just as easy to find a match for love and matrimony. According to Dr. Ronn Elmore, finding Mr. or Mrs. Right is all about marketing yourself! With straightforward, practical suggestions, he offers seven core principles to help singles make their uniqueness and availability known, show themselves to maximum advantage, and discern quickly who is—and isn’t—a potential mate for them.

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Elizabeth George


Following God with All Your Heart

Whether it’s the most recent version of the iPhone, the hot new video game, or the “in” look of the season, some people just have to have the latest and greatest. Our society puts a strong emphasis on following trends, but Elizabeth George challenges Christian women to honestly ask themselves, “How closely am I following after God in my life?” In her upbeat, practical style, George uncovers key biblical truths to help women grow in courage, devotion, contentment, humility, confidence, and obedience in their walks with God. She encourages them to embrace radical faith and leave fear behind as they dedicate their lives to following the God who loves them.

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David Hawkins


Breaking Everyday Addictions

We have chocoholics, tango addicts, mystery addicts, even bead addicts—a simple Google search will reveal a slew of organizations proudly serving self–described addicts of various interests and activities. But what’s the downside of tossing around this label too lightly? Dr. David Hawkins argues that even the most mundane everyday “addictions” can have negative and damaging consequences. Even socially acceptable behaviors, like shopping, eating, working, playing, and exercising, can quietly take over. With compassion and biblical insight, he reveals how to break addictive cycles of thoughts and behaviors and create a healthier lifestyle based on Scriptural principles.

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June Hunt


Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

Experts agree it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a habit. So, biblical counselor June Hunt invites you to take 31 days to experience a total transformation—to form the new habit of seeing yourself through God’s eyes. Hunt shows how to defeat feelings of insignificance and low self–worth by embracing your true identity in Christ. With the promises found in God’s Word, she helps us find confidence in our faith, hope in our purpose, and freedom in our new life in Christ. Her practical, inspirational advice points to freedom from old mindsets, limits, and worries so we can see ourselves anew, through the eyes of God’s love and grace.

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Robert D. Lesslie


Angels in the ER

Are we living in a nation divided? It certainly seems that way, in light of the bitter divide that has characterized this political season. And yet, as Dr. Robert Lesslie points out, sometimes it’s a crisis situation that can serve to bring people together—and it’s no more apparent than in a setting like the ER. From his 25 years of experience as an ER physician, Dr. Lesslie shares inspiring true stories of courage, faith, hope, compassion, and miracles in the emergency room. Anyone who enjoys captivating, uplifting stories will benefit from the reminder that God turns even emergencies into opportunities, and each trial is a demonstration of God’s grace.

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Eric Ludy


The Bravehearted Gospel

An estimated 18,000–20,000 people are trafficked annually into the United States as sex slaves, the New York Times reports. While many Christians are deeply disturbed by this problem, they feel powerless to help. Yet according to Eric Ludy, this is exactly the type of issue that historical Christians would have tackled head on. Ludy makes the case that there’s something missing in modern Christianity—the world is affecting us, but we’re not affecting the world. He presents Christianity as the most extraordinary force on Earth as he urges believers to return to the ancient moorings of the faith. After experiencing The Bravehearted Gospel, no one will ever want to go back to “Christianity as usual”!

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Leslie Ludy


Set-Apart Femininity

Trend alert! MSNBC.com reports fashion this fall is all about “femininity,” as designers unveiled collections marked by rich colors and ladylike designs. But can femininity really be reduced to a certain “look” or way of dressing? Leslie Ludy believes true femininity is so much more than that. With inspiring stories, personal illustrations, and a foundation of God’s Word, she points young women to God’s sacred design for femininity and the secret to a life infused with meaning. She encourages every woman to release worldly standards and discover her true purpose—to be set apart by her love for God and God’s love for her.

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Catherine Martin


Trusting in the Names of God

What’s in a name? Maybe more than you think. Although it’s not always apparent in American culture, names carry great significance in many parts of the world. As Catherine Martin explains, this is especially true in Jewish culture, and biblical names, particularly the names for God, are full of meaning. Whenever God shared one of His names in Scripture, He did so because He wanted us to know something true about Him. As Martin reveals the meanings of the various names of God, she guides believers into a fuller understanding of who He is, leading them to know Him firsthand and trust Him with the details of their lives.

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Stormie Omartian


The Power of Praying^® Through the Bible

We’ve all seen them—MySpace maniacs and Facebook fiends with literally hundreds of “friends” on their profiles, some of whom they barely even know. In networking terms, it’s easy to call someone a “friend” without putting any real effort into the relationship. Similarly, it’s easy to call yourself a Christian without actually taking the time to get to know God or apply His Word to your life. As she explains how to pray through the Bible, Stormie Omartian helps us relate Scripture to our own lives and respond to God in prayer. Omartian brings home the truths of God’s promises, helping us grow closer to God and experience a greater connection to His Word.

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Ron Rhodes


Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses

We call them “acts of God”—natural disasters, such as the recent cyclone in Myanmar, the deadly earthquakes in China, and record breaking flash floods in the United States. By their very nature, they leave us asking why? Why would God allow such evil? Some may even ask if God actually causes such evil. Ron Rhodes addresses this difficult question and more as he examines hard–to–understand and commonly misunderstood verses and passages of the Bible. Rhodes draws on many years of studying and teaching Scripture to show why the Bible is both understandable and highly relevant. Believers will come away with a renewed confidence in Scripture and its power to change lives.

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Dan Scott


Faith to Faith

As a group, evangelicals are often viewed as narrow–minded, critical, and intolerant. But Dan Scott says that just isn’t so. In fact, Scott believes it’s actually evangelical, orthodox Christians who are most likely to be honoring of others’ religions viewpoints. According to Scott, Christians do—and should—want to learn about others’ beliefs. He examines why seekers are increasingly looking to other religions for transformation and meaning and educates Christians and non–Christians alike about the various world religions. Scott first encourages Christians to know what they believe and live out their faith and then reveals the keys to presenting their faith to the true seekers of the world.

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Gwen Smith


Broken into Beautiful

CNN.com reports one in four teen girls has an STD (sexually transmitted disease), according to a recent study. Sometimes, even one bad decision can result in lasting negative consequences. Unfortunately, bad decisions and past mistakes can also lead people to feel disqualified from service in the kingdom of God—but Gwen Smith believes nothing could be further from the truth. Along with her own powerful story, Smith shares true accounts of women with shattered dreams, shameful secrets, and damaged souls, and the God who makes them beautiful again. Smith offers women of all ages a powerful reminder of God’s willingness to eternally forgive and forget and of His heart to transform broken lives.

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