Natalie's bookshelf: all en-US Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:09:58 -0700 60 Natalie's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg The Princess 8819858
In the Land of Pendaran, Shelby Parker lives a humble but good life. Her special qualities are eventually noticed by the king and queen of the House of Markham, who seek a new wife for their widowed son, Prince Nikolai.

To uphold the tradition of their country, Shelby and Nikolai agree to an arranged marriage. But while Nikolai is a perfect gentleman in public, he remains distant at home, leaving Shelby to wonder what is in his heart. Will the prince ever love her as he did his first wife? Can the faith they share overcome the barriers between them?]]> 300 Lori Wick 0736933670 Natalie 5 favourites 4.47 1999 The Princess
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]]> A Bride Most Begrudging 19167898 352 Deeanne Gist 1441202994 Natalie 5 4.21 2005 A Bride Most Begrudging
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]]> Live Happy 39893631 320 Kortney Wilson 1443455598 Natalie 0 to-read 3.73 Live Happy
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]]> <![CDATA[Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)]]> 6569857 240 Janette Oke 1441202315 Natalie 4 4.13 1979 Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)]]> 100915
Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch. When they meet the Lion Aslan, they realize they've been called to a great adventure and bravely join the battle to free Narnia from the Witch's sinister spell.]]> 206 C.S. Lewis Natalie 0 to-read 4.24 1950 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Breathing Room: Letting Go So You Can Fully Live]]> 20665243
Breathing Room is her beautiful release of self-condemnation, her discovery of the rest that comes when we give ourselves some space to breathe. She draws readers in through shared experiences of perfectionism, jealousy, and striving and shows them how to let go, how to be radically on their own team, and how to experience the broad grace that Christ has offered all of us.

Anyone who has been trying to do it all, who has been putting on a strong front and yet secretly struggling, will find in Breathing Room both a trusted friend and a generous Savior.]]> 220 Leeana Tankersley 0800723465 Natalie 0 to-read 4.29 2014 Breathing Room: Letting Go So You Can Fully Live
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]]> <![CDATA[Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground]]> 34679099
Beloved writer, speaker, and bestselling coauthor of Wild and Free Jess Connolly will be the first to admit that not long ago, like many women, she grasped grace but she had forgotten holiness. Dance, Stand, Run charts her discovery that holiness was never meant to be a shaming reminder of what we “should� be doing, but rather a profound privilege of becoming more like Christ. That’s when we start to change the world, rather than being changed by it.

Dance, Stand, Run is an invitation to the daughters of God to step into the movements of abundant life: dancing in grace, standing firm in holiness, and running on mission. Through story and study, Jess casts a fresh vision for how to live into your identity as a holy daughter of God, how to break free of cheap grace and empty rule-keeping, and finally, how to live out your holy influence with confidence before a watching world. Spoiler alert: it’s a beautiful thing.

For anyone longing to take their place in what God is doing in the world, Dance, Stand, Run will rally your strength, refresh your purpose, and energize your faith in a God who calls us to be like Him.]]> 272 Jess Connolly 0310345642 Natalie 0 to-read 4.27 Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground
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]]> <![CDATA[None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)]]> 26760312 God is self-existent, self-sufficient, eternal, immutable, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, sovereign, infinite, and incomprehensible.

We're not. And that's a good thing.

Our limitations are by design. We were never meant to be God. But at the root of every sin is our rebellious desire to possess attributes that belong to God alone. Calling us to embrace our limits as a means of glorifying God's limitless power, Jen Wilkin invites us to celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God.]]> 163 Jen Wilkin 1433549832 Natalie 0 to-read 4.51 2016 None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)
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]]> <![CDATA[Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress]]> 51342432 Is anxiety getting in the way of living your best life? With proven CBT-based skills and mindfulness techniques, let Anxiety Relief for Teens be your guide out of the spiraling stress of anxiety to get you back on track to living a full and healthy life.

Teenagers juggle a ton of responsibilities--social, academic, family, and more. Add stress and anxiety to the mix, and it's little wonder you get anything done! But with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, it will give you practical exercises and techniques for coping with stress and anxiety as well as skills you need to reverse negative patterns. With practice, these skills can help you manage anxiety by changing your thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions to navigate life's challenges.

Anxiety Relief for Teens includes:

- Quizzes and self-assessments to help you better understand your anxiety and emotions as well as discovering their respective triggers.
- 30+ mindfulness practices designed to help you cope with your anxiety in the present moment through visualizations, breathing, meditation, and other exercises.
- 30+ CBT-based tools to help you develop skills to manage your anxiety in the long term along with practical strategies for dealing with challenging emotions like anger and sadness.

A toolbox filled with a wide range of strategies and skills, Anxiety Relief for Teens will help you develop a consistent self-care plan to make your life more enjoyable.]]> 192 Regine Galanti 0593196643 Natalie 0 to-read 4.00 2020 Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress
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]]> <![CDATA[Forgive Me for Waiting So Long to Tell You This]]> 18892994 135 David A. Servant 1939788927 Natalie 0 to-read 3.76 1991 Forgive Me for Waiting So Long to Tell You This
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]]> <![CDATA[Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want]]> 60394834 224 Tracy McCubbin 1728263816 Natalie 0 to-read 3.82 Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want
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]]> Rebecca 17899948 Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again...

The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady's maid, she can barely believe her luck. It is only when they arrive at his massive country estate that she realizes how large a shadow his late wife will cast over their lives--presenting her with a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their marriage from beyond the grave.

First published in 1938, this classic gothic novel is such a compelling read that it won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Century.]]> 449 Daphne du Maurier 0316323705 Natalie 0 to-read 4.28 1938 Rebecca
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]]> The Imperfects 45422542
“A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations.� � Good Morning America

“Compassionate, thoughtful, and surprisingly moving� [ The Imperfects ] will satisfy fans of Maggie Shipstead and Celeste Ng.� —Booklist

From the bestselling author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays comes a captivating new novel about a priceless inheritance that leads one family on a life-altering pursuit of the truth.

The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric matriarch, Helen, passes away. But their lives are about to change when they find a secret inheritance hidden among her possessions—the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gemstone that went missing from the Austrian Empire a century ago.

Desperate to learn how one of the world’s most elusive diamonds ended up in Helen’s bedroom, they begin investigating her past only to realize how little they know about their brave, resilient grandmother. As the Millers race to determine whether they are the rightful heirs to the diamond and the fortune it promises, they uncover a past more tragic and powerful than they ever could have imagined, forever changing their connection to their heritage and each other.

Inspired by the true story of the real, still-missing Florentine Diamond, The Imperfects illuminates the sacrifices we make for family and how sometimes discovering the truth of the past is the only way to better the future.]]> 384 Amy Meyerson 0778305074 Natalie 0 to-read 3.66 2020 The Imperfects
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]]> Wahala 57797679 An incisive and exhilarating debut novel of female friendship following three Anglo-Nigerian best friends and the lethally glamorous fourth woman who infiltrates their group—the most unforgettable girls since Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda.

Ronke wants happily ever after and 2.2. kids. She’s dating Kayode and wants him to be “the one� (perfect, like her dead father). Her friends think he’s just another in a long line of dodgy Nigerian boyfriends.

Boo has everything Ronke wants—a kind husband, gorgeous child. But she’s frustrated, unfulfilled, plagued by guilt, and desperate to remember who she used to be.

Simi is the golden one with the perfect lifestyle. No one knows she’s crippled by impostor syndrome and tempted to pack it all in each time her boss mentions her “urban vibe.� Her husband thinks they’re trying for a baby. She’s not.

When the high-flying, charismatic Isobel explodes into the group, it seems at first she’s bringing out the best in each woman. (She gets Simi an interview in Hong Kong! Goes jogging with Boo!) But the more Isobel intervenes, the more chaos she sows, and Ronke, Simi, and Boo’s close friendship begins to crack.

A sharp, modern take on friendship, ambition, culture, and betrayal, Wahala (trouble) is an unforgettable novel from a brilliant new voice.]]> 384 Nikki May 0063084244 Natalie 0 to-read 3.59 2022 Wahala
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]]> The Queen of Hearts 35142025 A powerful debut novel, praised by The New York Times, Bustle, and Hypable, that pulses with humor and empathy as it explores the heart's capacity for forgiveness....

Zadie Anson and Emma Colley have been best friends since their early twenties, when they first began navigating serious romantic relationships amid the intensity of medical school. Now they're happily married wives and mothers with successful careers--Zadie as a pediatric cardiologist and Emma as a trauma surgeon. Their lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, are chaotic but fulfilling, until the return of a former colleague unearths a secret one of them has been harboring for years.

As chief resident, Nick Xenokostas was the center of Zadie's life--both professionally and personally--throughout a tragic chain of events during her third year of medical school that she has long since put behind her. Nick's unexpected reappearance at a time of new professional crisis shocks both women into a deeper look at the difficult choices they made at the beginning of their careers. As it becomes evident that Emma must have known more than she revealed about circumstances that nearly derailed both their lives, Zadie starts to question everything she thought she knew about her closest friend.]]> 366 Kimmery Martin 0399585060 Natalie 0 to-read 3.59 2018 The Queen of Hearts
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]]> All That Glitters 51050097 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER � In Danielle Steel’s dazzling novel, a young woman must overcome tremendous adversity in her quest to find herself and achieve real happiness.Nicole “Coco� Martin is destined to have it all. As the only child of doting and successful parents, she has been given every opportunity in life. Having inherited her mother’s stunning beauty and creativity, along with her father’s work ethic and diligence, she has the world at her feet. Her graduation from Columbia is fast approaching, and with it the summer job of her dreams working at a magazine. Between work, leisurely weekends at her family’s home in Southampton, and spending as much time as possible with her best friend, Sam, life couldn’t be better—until tragedy strikes. Coco’s beloved parents are killed in a terrorist attack while on vacation in France. Now devastated and alone, Coco must find a way to move forward and make her way in the world without the family she loved. Determined to forge her own path and make her parents proud, Coco pursues her dreams, dazzled by exciting opportunities that come her way. Her goals are to think outside the box—and always play by her own rules. As she finds herself drawn to charismatic, fascinating men, each relationship will teach Coco new lessons, some delightful, some painful. She will come to realize what matters, and how strong she truly is—and in the end, she will discover herself. Richly exploring one woman’s poignant journey through life, All That Glitters is a compelling tale of challenges, heartbreak, discovery, and triumph, a powerful reminder that all that glitters is not the essence of life. And what is truly worth having was right there in our hands all along.]]> 281 Danielle Steel 0399179690 Natalie 0 to-read 4.00 2020 All That Glitters
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]]> <![CDATA[The Armor of God - Bible Study Book]]> 26241833
The Enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. (7 Sessions)

Features:


Bible Study Book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between 7 group sessions
Includes leader helps and perforated prayer cards that can be used to develop a prayer strategy
Leader material (guides to questions and discussion with small group)
Benefits:
Equip women to get serious, specific, and strategic in their discipline of prayer
Turn challenges and discouragement into opportunities for prayer
Grow spiritually as you dig deeper into Scripture and expand your understanding of prayer
Develop and implement practical, purposeful prayer strategies
Appropriate for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those well-versed in Scriptures
Leaders can be assured of a trusted teacher in every group
Opportunity for multiple leaders or facilitators

"]]> 192 Priscilla Shirer 1430040270 Natalie 5 4.69 The Armor of God - Bible Study Book
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]]> <![CDATA[Building Spiritual Muscle: Ten Spiritually Nutritious Lessons for Personal Growth]]> 55311384 69 Aaron Rock 1554529751 Natalie 0 to-read 0.0 Building Spiritual Muscle: Ten Spiritually Nutritious Lessons for Personal Growth
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]]> <![CDATA[Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England]]> 52606699
Discover the stately homes of Basildon Park and Ham House and the lush landscapes of Stourhead and Stanage Edge. Tread in Jane's footsteps as you explore her school in the old gatehouse of the ruined Reading Abbey; her perfectly-preserved home in her Chawton cottage, where she spent the last eight years of her life; or her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral.

Whether you want to take this book as your well-thumbed guide on a real Austenian pilgrimage of your own, or experience the journey from the comfort of your own living room, Jane Was Here will take you - with a tone as wry as Jane's itself - on an enchanting adventure through the ups and downs of the world of Jane Austen.]]> 128 Nicole Jacobsen 1784883360 Natalie 0 to-read 4.20 2020 Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England
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]]> <![CDATA[Beloved Mess: God's Perfect Love for Your Imperfect Life]]> 27066899 Life is messy. And Christians are not exempt. Unfortunately, this is not the message we tend to hear. We're told to be moral, look good, and set a positive example. After all, as some people may tell us, we're the only Jesus some people see--so we better make him look good. That's a heavy burden. And so we work feverishly to hide our messes from each other and from God for fear of judgment . . . all the while wondering how we can ever be loved.
But Christianity is not about being less of a mess. It's about admitting that we need to be saved "from" trying to clean ourselves up. In "Beloved Mess," author and blogger Kimm Crandall frees Christians to live with the assurance that God loves us right here, right now. He's not waiting for us to clean up our act before we're worthy to come to him. He wants us to stop trying to fix the mess so that we can allow him to wash it away for us.]]> 160 Kimm Crandall 0801019001 Natalie 5 christian-reads-bought 4.12 2016 Beloved Mess: God's Perfect Love for Your Imperfect Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Tell It Well: How to Discover, Own and Share Your Story Well]]> 33516866
Tell It Well is split into three sections, Discover Your Story, Own Your Story and Share Your Story. Each section walks you through a different portion of the process from identifying your story to sharing it.

Discover Your Story focuses on uncovering what ‘your story� means and why it is an important piece to understanding your value, purpose, relationship with God and ability to create open and honest conversations about faith and religion.

Own Your Story is full of practical steps, advice and examples of how to form your story. You will be challenged to look deeper and wider at your circumstances to find all the special ways God has created and called you.

Share Your Story is where we discuss how your story plays into the bigger picture of spiritual dialogue in our culture. We’ll dive into questions like; What does it mean to find common ground without wavering in your convictions? How can you start a conversation about faith that is based on common ground and understanding? And, How can we overcome negative stereotypes through our personal stories?

Each chapter has a set of reflection questions at the end, which makes Tell It Well a great resource for group discussion.

This book is written for anyone that wants to know how their experiences play into God’s larger story.

You will love Tell It Well if any of the following are true:

- You love Jesus but have a hard time talking about him or explaining your faith in conversation

- You believe there’s purpose in all of life’s seasons but you’re having a hard time identifying what that purpose is right now

- You want to learn more about creating authentic, open conversations about faith and religion with your peers

- You feel like life has been an up and down rollercoaster, or scattered all over the place, and you want to find a storyline to help you make sense of it all

- You lead or mentor people in their walks with God and want to help them root their identity in Christ and own their personal relationship with him

Knowing what your story is, and realize that it is immensely valuable, is all you need to present a faith in Christ that is vibrant, powerful and relevant. If you know your story, you are equipped to share Jesus in a meaningful way. Tell It Well will guide you on the journey to discovering how to share your God-given story.]]> 167 Jennifer Spoelma 0998271926 Natalie 5 4.89 Tell It Well: How to Discover, Own and Share Your Story Well
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]]> <![CDATA[It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Moving Forward One Day at a Time]]> 38502478
In It's Okay Not to Be Okay , Walsh helps women overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain by changing the way they think about God, themselves, and their everyday lives. She shares practical, doable, daily strategies that will help women move forward one step at a time knowing God will never let them down.]]> 208 Sheila Walsh 0801078008 Natalie 5 4.32 It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Moving Forward One Day at a Time
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]]> <![CDATA[Why ProLife? (Indian, English)]]> 43383399
Head: Human Life Begins�When?

No issue is more divisive or troubling than abortion. Many believe that we have to choose between helping women and helping children. This book shows how critical it is that we help both. In a concise, non-abrasive fashion, Randy Alcorn offers compassionate, factual answers to the central issues of the abortion debate.

[Insert Sarah Marie Switzer image] An award-winning photo of an operation on Sarah Marie Switzer, a twenty-four-week unborn child with spina bifida. Sarah, here grasping a surgeon’s finger, was reinserted into her mother’s womb and born two months later, nine weeks premature.

[Insert 3-D Real-Time ultrasound image] A 3-D ultrasound photo of a baby 21 weeks after conception—just over halfway through the pregnancy. Modern technology offers a window to the womb that is changing the face of the abortion debate.

Story Behind the Book

There have always been likable people who hold to wrong positions on ethical issues—including slavery and anti-Semitism. Sincere people can be wrong and often are. We need a clear presentation of what is true. Randy Alcorn has intervened for the unborn and their mothers—and at great personal cost. In writing this book on one of today’s critical issues, he has endeavored to lay out well-supported facts on why the pro-life position is right and true when it comes to valuing human life.]]> 0 Randy Alcorn 8173627851 Natalie 0 to-read 4.00 2004 Why ProLife? (Indian, English)
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]]> Akin 43722187



Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in the South of France. He is days away from his first visit back to Nice since he was a child, bringing with him a handful of puzzling photos he's discovered from his mother's wartime years. But he receives a call from social Noah is the closest available relative of an eleven-year-old great-nephew he's never met, who urgently needs someone to look after him. Out of a feeling of obligation, Noah agrees to take Michael along on his trip.




Much has changed in this famously charming seaside mecca, still haunted by memories of the Nazi occupation. The unlikely duo, suffering from jet lag and culture shock, bicker about everything from steak frites to screen time. But Noah gradually comes to appreciate the boy's truculent wit, and Michael's ease with tech and sharp eye help Noah unearth troubling details about their family's past. Both come to grasp the risks people in all eras have run for their loved ones, and find they are more akin than they knew.




Written with all the tenderness and psychological intensity that made Room an international bestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man and a boy, born two generations apart, who unpick their painful story and start to write a new one together.




"What begins as a larky story of unlikely male bonding turns into an off-center but far richer novel about the unheralded, imperfect heroism of two women." -- New York Times]]> 544 Emma Donoghue 0316425877 Natalie 0 to-read 3.67 2019 Akin
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]]> The Pull of the Stars 52850540
In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city center, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new Flu are quarantined together. Into Julia's regimented world step two outsiders -- Doctor Kathleen Lynn, a rumoured Rebel on the run from the police , and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney.

In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward, over three days, these women change each other's lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. With tireless tenderness and humanity, carers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work.

In The Pull of the Stars , Emma Donoghue once again finds the light in the darkness in this new classic of hope and survival against all odds.]]> 416 Emma Donoghue 0316705292 Natalie 0 to-read 3.79 2020 The Pull of the Stars
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]]> The Wonder 28513019
Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, The Wonder—inspired by numerous European and North American cases of “fasting girls� between the sixteenth century and the twentieth—is a psychological thriller about a child’s murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes. Pitting all the seductions of fundamentalism against sense and love, it is a searing examination of what nourishes us, body and soul.]]> 291 Emma Donoghue 1443450022 Natalie 0 to-read 3.71 2016 The Wonder
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]]> Astray 16157551
The colourful, fascinating characters that roam the pages of Emma Donoghue's stories have all gone astray: they are emigrants, runaways, drifters, lovers old and new. They cross other borders too: those of race, law, sex and sanity. They travel for love or money, incognito or under duress.

With rich detail, the celebrated author of Room takes us from puritan Massachusetts to the Yukon gold rush, antebellum Louisiana to a 1960s Toronto highway. Astray offers us a surprising and moving history for restless times.]]> 271 Emma Donoghue 1443410799 Natalie 0 to-read 3.52 2012 Astray
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]]> <![CDATA[Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days]]> 34019094 A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces.

This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.]]> 224 Jenna Rainey 0399579729 Natalie 0 to-read 4.14 2017 Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
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]]> Home by Novogratz 14358658 Get the "Novogratz" look

In this book, design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz (stars of HGTV's Home by Novogratz) give us an inside look at twenty of their favorite projects to show us how to achieve their signature "vintage modern" style. See how they effortlessly mix contemporary furniture with thrift-store finds, and learn all sorts of tricks for creating a stylish home no matter what the obstacles: seven children, small spaces, or a tiny budget. From toddler-friendly bedroom for triplets to a beach retreat for two twenty-somethings, from a New Jersey basement to a Palm Beach cabana, Home by Novogratz proves that good design is just a book away.]]> 320 Cortney Novogratz 1579654991 Natalie 0 to-read 3.56 2012 Home by Novogratz
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]]> <![CDATA[Home: The Elements of Decorating]]> 35397975
Through helpful illustrations,Emma demystifies the five elements of decorating—needs and wants, color and pattern, shape and size, placement, and lighting—and shows how easy it can be to apply them to each room in your house. Whether you're refreshing your look, moving in, organizing your home office, decorating a nursery or creating an outdoor oasis, Emma's tried-and-tested advice will inspire and guide you.

Including original illustrations, clever floorplans, practical decorator's tips and styling 101s, Home is a timeless handbook for anyone who has ever doubted their decorating ability, or craved a helping hand through the process.]]> 192 Emma Blomfield 1743792719 Natalie 0 to-read 3.66 Home: The Elements of Decorating
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]]> The Life Lucy Knew 36264106
After hitting her head, Lucy Sparks awakens in the hospital to a shocking revelation: the man she's known and loved for years-the man she recently married-is not actually her husband. In fact, they haven't even spoken since their breakup four years earlier. The happily-ever-after she remembers in vivid detail-right down to the dress she wore to their wedding-is only one example of what her doctors call a false memory: recollections Lucy's mind made up to fill in the blanks from the coma.

Her psychologist explains the condition as honest lying, because while Lucy's memories are false, they still feel incredibly real. Now she has no idea which memories she can trust-a devastating experience not only for Lucy, but also for her family, friends and especially her devoted boyfriend, Matt, whom Lucy remembers merely as a work colleague.

When the life Lucy believes she had slams against the reality she's been living for the past four years, she must make a difficult choice about which life she wants to lead, and who she really is.]]> 297 Karma Brown 0778319342 Natalie 0 to-read 3.63 2018 The Life Lucy Knew
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]]> <![CDATA[The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations]]> 34930835
Now, for the first time, the aha moments of inspiration and soul-expanding insight that have enlightened millions on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday are collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a beautiful, cherishable, deeply-affecting book.

Organized into ten chapters―each one representing a powerful step in Oprah’s own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by Oprah herself―the Wisdom of Sundays features selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah and some of today’s most-admired thought-leaders. Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality.

Paired with beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah’s private property in California where each episode of Super Soul Sunday is filmed, The Wisdom of Sundays promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life’s wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the natural world around them.]]> 240 Oprah Winfrey 125013806X Natalie 0 to-read 4.31 2017 The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations
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]]> Brotherly Love 30294122 Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ISBN-10: 1426996152 / ISBN-13: 9781426996153.

Every once in a while, someone special comes into our lives for a very short moment in time and touches our hearts. Dalton thought of his brother as his special person. He came into Dalton's life for a short while and touched it in ways he will never forget. Brotherly Love is a true story about the memories Dalton and his brother and created until something happened that changed his life forever.]]> 108 Dalton Giesick Natalie 5 4.00 2011 Brotherly Love
author: Dalton Giesick
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]]> <![CDATA[God Will Use This for Good: Surviving the Mess of Life]]> 18857220
When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado tells us that though it may not be quick or painless, God will use this mess for good.

Inthis booklet, Max Lucado will help

Find courage to never give up during turbulent timesTrust God to help you through all of life’s trialsRemember that God will use every painful circumstance for goodScriptures for Your Turbulent Times also included.]]> 56 Max Lucado Natalie 0 currently-reading 4.41 2013 God Will Use This for Good: Surviving the Mess of Life
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]]> Ornament 28119417
“She was beautiful and real and funny. She challenged us to live the best life we can—in the face of tragedy, in the face of despair. Not by telling us to, but by leading by example.�
—Carrie Doll, CTV

Ornament is a response to the many people who have asked, “How could I have a faith like Kristen’s?� Each chapter features an ornament from the Fersovitch family Christmas tree and an insight into Kristen’s relationship with God, which was characterized by faith in the face of adversity, joy in spite of circumstances, and hope that was rock solid. There is a practical application at the end of each chapter to help you grow in your own faith.]]> 128 Robert W. Jones 1486609953 Natalie 0 to-read 4.50 2013 Ornament
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]]> How Win Over Depression 15229912 241 Tim LaHaye 0553245635 Natalie 0 currently-reading 0.0 1974 How Win Over Depression
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]]> Gloria 39075459 252 Shannon Manery 1773705032 Natalie 0 to-read 5.00 Gloria
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]]> <![CDATA[Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World]]> 45171924 "You're a beautiful daughter of the Most High King." And it's true. But it's not the whole truth. The beauty of being God's daughter has backstory.

If you're tired of hearing the watered-down Christian teaching and hungry for a deeper spiritual life—one that gives real answers to your hardest questions�Stop Calling Me Beautiful teaches you how. You will learn
how to pursue the truths of who God is and who you are in relationship to Him
how to study Scripture, and how your view of God determines how you face life's challenges how legalism, shallow theology, and false teaching keep you from living boldly as a woman of the Word how to experience God's presence in painful circumstances Jesus doesn't offer a powerless salvation. He makes your brokenness part of His whole redemption story—if you allow Him to. Don't settle for a feel-good faith. If you want victory over insecurity, fear, shame, and the circumstances you are facing, it's time to embrace Jesus. All of Him.
ձ> 208 Phylicia D. Masonheimer 0736978003 Natalie 0 to-read 4.33 2020 Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World
author: Phylicia D. Masonheimer
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]]> <![CDATA[Nightmare Academy (Veritas Project, #2)]]> 65686 320 Frank E. Peretti 1400303400 Natalie 0 to-read 3.86 2002 Nightmare Academy (Veritas Project, #2)
author: Frank E. Peretti
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average rating: 3.86
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]]> <![CDATA[Hangman's Curse (Veritas Project, #1)]]> 327684 312 Frank E. Peretti 1400303710 Natalie 0 to-read 3.88 2001 Hangman's Curse (Veritas Project, #1)
author: Frank E. Peretti
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> <![CDATA[The Tower of Geburah (Archives of Anthropos, #3)]]> 192977 404 John White 0877845603 Natalie 0 to-read 4.04 1978 The Tower of Geburah (Archives of Anthropos, #3)
author: John White
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average rating: 4.04
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]]> Skipping Christmas 5357
A classic tale for modern times, Skipping Christmas offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that has become part of our holiday tradition.]]> 198 John Grisham 0099481685 Natalie 0 to-read 3.55 2001 Skipping Christmas
author: John Grisham
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]]> <![CDATA[Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and an Overcoming Love]]> 26263505
Katherine and Jay married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams, they planted their lives in the city and in their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just 6 months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family.

On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into micro-brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was completely uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through 40 days on life support in the ICU and nearly 2 years in full-time brain rehab, that spark of hope was fanned into flame.

Defying every prognosis, with grit and grace, Katherine and Jay, side by side, struggled to regain a life for Katherine as she re-learned to talk and eat and walk. Returning home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, they committed to celebrate this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined. In the midst of continuing hardships and struggles, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find...hope, hope that heals the most broken place, our souls.

An excruciating yet beautiful road to recovery has led the Wolf family to their new normal, in which almost every moment of life is marked with the scars of that fateful April day in 2008. Now, eight years later, Katherine and Jay are stewarding their story of suffering, restoration, and Christ-centered hope in this broken world through their ministry Hope Heals.]]> 256 Katherine Wolf 0310344549 Natalie 0 to-read 4.40 2016 Hope Heals: A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and an Overcoming Love
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]]> <![CDATA[What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore]]> 52719514 Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily Devotions


Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus� most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we’re really hearing what Christ is saying. The visual component of the book makes it memorable and enjoyable to read, and Skye’s incisive reflections make it worthwhile for any Christian. If you’ve traditionally been dissatisfied with Christian devotional resources but love to learn about Jesus and think deeply, this book was written for you.]]> 192 Skye Jethani 0802419755 Natalie 0 to-read 4.36 What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore
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]]> I Can Fly 42278 So can I.
A cow can moo.
I can, too.

So begins the simple, delightful rhyme by Ruth Krauss that both celebrates and encourages a child’s imagination. Mary Blair’s vibrant artwork, found in the Golden Books archives and newly scanned, looks as fresh as it did 50 years ago.]]> 24 Ruth Krauss 0307001466 Natalie 5 4.23 1951 I Can Fly
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]]> <![CDATA[For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf]]> 58098
From its inception in California in 1974 to its Broadway revival in 2022, the Obie Award–winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited, inspired, and transformed audiences all over the country for nearly fifty years. Passionate and fearless, Shange’s words reveal what it meant to be a woman of color in the 20th century.

First published in 1975, when it was praised by The New Yorker for “encompassing…every feeling and experience a woman has ever had,� for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be read and performed for generations to come. Now with new introductions by Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown, and one poem not included in the original, here is the complete text of a groundbreaking dramatic prose poem that resonates with unusual beauty in its fierce message to the world.]]> 64 Ntozake Shange Natalie 0 to-read 4.28 1975 For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
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]]> Not Easily Broken 126823 256 T.D. Jakes 0446576778 Natalie 0 to-read 4.23 2006 Not Easily Broken
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]]> <![CDATA[Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero]]> 1747540 272 Ashley Smith 0310270677 Natalie 0 to-read 3.68 2005 Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero
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]]> The Screwtape Letters 8130077
C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.� At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewisgives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Lettersis the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.ձ> 222 C.S. Lewis Natalie 5 4.37 1942 The Screwtape Letters
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]]> <![CDATA[Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better]]> 22574570 214 Brant Hansen 0529123851 Natalie 0 to-read 4.43 2015 Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better
author: Brant Hansen
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average rating: 4.43
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]]> <![CDATA[Why Pro-Life?: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers]]> 14601905 192 Randy Alcorn 161970028X Natalie 0 to-read 4.38 2004 Why Pro-Life?: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers
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]]> <![CDATA[For Time & Eternity (Sister Wife #1)]]> 8167519 364 Allison Pittman 1414335962 Natalie 1 3.92 2010 For Time & Eternity (Sister Wife #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[What Matters Most (Texas Gold #4)]]> 27066850 Leta Breckenridge is forced to drop out of college to care for her dementia-ridden mother. After learning a severely delinquent account may force her mother into a less desirable facility, Leta steps out of her comfort zone and lands a high-paying job at an Austin public relations firm. But her dream job turns into a nightmare when she learns the firm is a front for a political opposition machine--and that the research she's been collecting will be used against her new love interest, Nathan Emerson.
Nathan is a rising political star being pressured to run a bid to unseat the current governor of Texas. He's already in a relationship with a woman much better suited to be a politician's wife, but he's never met anyone like Leta. Could this feisty, challenging woman hold the key to his heart?]]> 315 Kellie Coates Gilbert 0800722752 Natalie 0 to-read 4.11 What Matters Most (Texas Gold #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Reason to Stay (Texas Gold, #3)]]> 25058196
Kellie Coates Gilbert takes readers on an emotional roller coaster as she weaves themes of unexpected trial, self-discovery, and forgiveness in this profoundly honest portrait of the tensions that can break a marriage--and the ultimate healing power of love.]]> 328 Kellie Coates Gilbert 0800722744 Natalie 0 to-read 4.05 2015 A Reason to Stay (Texas Gold, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[In Between (Katie Parker Productions, #1)]]> 969566
But in the midst of a dark situation, Katie finds light in the most unexpected places: through her new friendship with an eccentric senior, the commitment of her foster family, and a tragic secret that changed them forever. And as she inches closer to acceptance and forgiveness, she finds that God has been there all along.]]> 352 Jenny B. Jones 1600060986 Natalie 5 3.87 2007 In Between (Katie Parker Productions, #1)
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average rating: 3.87
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]]> <![CDATA[Climbing with Abraham: 30 Devotionals to Help You Grow Your Faith, Build Your Life, and Discover God's Calling (Testament Heroes Book 1)]]> 27564709 Over 10,000 Downloads The Christian life requires an immense amount of faith. Often when frustrations and challenges arise, we are left wondering where God is. Thousands of years ago a man found himself in the same struggle. God had chosen Abraham for great things. But the man who would go on to become the Father of Nations had to first learn how to take the smallest steps of faith. How did Abraham become a character of legendary faith? And how can we learn from his example so that we can become the great men and women God has called us to be? Climbing with Abraham is a 30-day devotional which answers these questions. In this short book you will be challenged, inspired and taught how to become a faith giant! Start your journey today and take the climb with one of the greatest Biblical characters towards your purpose!]]> 93 David Ramos Natalie 4 4.27 2015 Climbing with Abraham: 30 Devotionals to Help You Grow Your Faith, Build Your Life, and Discover God's Calling (Testament Heroes Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1)]]> 6424171 An alternate cover edition can be found here.

An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true. Creatures extinct for eons roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery, and all the world can visit them—for a price. Until something goes wrong. . . .--back cover]]> 416 Michael Crichton 0345370775 Natalie 0 to-read 4.25 1990 Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Never Past Hope (Triangular Trade Trilogy #2)]]> 41216966 308 Janine Mendenhall Natalie 5 4.22 Never Past Hope (Triangular Trade Trilogy #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be]]> 35754629 Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie.

If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . .

Something else will make me happy.
� I’m not a good mom.
� I will never get past this.
� I am defined by my weight.
� I should be further along by now.

. . . then you could benefit from the unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity Rachel Hollis has in store for you. In this challenging but conversational book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we’ve told ourselves so often we don’t even hear them anymore.

Rachel is real and talks about real issues. More than that, she reveals the specific practical strategies that helped her move past them. In the process, she encourages, entertains, and even kicks a little butt, all to convince you to do whatever it takes to get real and become the joyous, confident woman you were meant to be. Because you really can live with passion and hustle � and give yourself grace without giving up.]]> 220 Rachel Hollis 1400201659 Natalie 0 to-read 3.61 2018 Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
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]]> <![CDATA[She's Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You]]> 33098674
Speaker, blogger and writer Chrystal Evans Hurst wrote this book because she was that woman. One day she realized that she had somehow wandered away from the life that she had purposed to live a long time ago.

Chrystal since discovered that this moment of awareness happens to lots of women at different seasons of their lives. Poor decisions, a lack of intentionality or planning, or a long-term denial of deep hopes and dreams can leave a woman, old or young, reeling from the realization that she is lost, disappointed, or simply numb.

And she just needs encouragement.

This woman simply needs someone to hold her hand, to cheer her on, and to believe with her that she is capable of still being the person she intended to be or discovering the girl she never knew was there in the first place.

Chrystal uses her poignant story of an early and unexpected pregnancy, as well as other raw and vulnerable moments in her life, to let readers know she understands what it’s like to try and find your way after some missteps or decisions you didn’t plan on. In She’s Still There Chrystal emphasizes the importance of the personal process and the beauty of that path as it is shared authentically from one girlfriend to another. It’s a book of “me toos�, reminders of the hoped for, and challenges for the path ahead—to find direction, purpose, and true satisfaction.]]> 320 Chrystal Evans Hurst 0310347815 Natalie 0 to-read 4.27 2017 She's Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You
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]]> <![CDATA[Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It's Not about You]]> 34020313 In this book, Sharon Hodde Miller invites us into a bigger, Jesus-centered vision--one that restores our freedom and inspires us to live for more. She helps readers
- identify the secret source of insecurity
- understand how self-focus sabotages seven areas of our lives
- learn four practical steps for focusing on God and others
- experience freedom from the burden of self-focus
Anyone yearning for a purpose bigger than "project me" will cherish this paradigm-shifting message of true fulfillment.]]> 208 Sharon Hodde Miller 0801075238 Natalie 0 to-read 4.33 Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It's Not about You
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]]> <![CDATA[Gideon: Your weakness. God's strength: Member Book]]> 18061058 176 Priscilla Shirer 1415875553 Natalie 5 bible-studies 4.53 2013 Gideon: Your weakness. God's strength: Member Book
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average rating: 4.53
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]]> <![CDATA[It’s (Not That) Complicated: How to Relate to Guys in a Healthy, Sane, and Biblical Way]]> 12927216 259 Anna Sofia Botkin 1935877127 Natalie 0 to-read 4.24 2011 It’s (Not That) Complicated: How to Relate to Guys in a Healthy, Sane, and Biblical Way
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]]> <![CDATA[Audrey Hepburn (Volume 7) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 9)]]> 33785469 32 Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara 1786030535 Natalie 4 4.10 2015 Audrey Hepburn (Volume 7) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 9)
author: Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness]]> 9409250
Bure’s healthy lifestyle has been featured in US Weekly and People magazines as well as national talk shows including The View and NBC’s Today . In Reshaping It All, she continues the story, inspiring women to embrace a healthier lifestyle by moving faith to the forefront, making wise choices, and finding their worth in the eyes of God. Candace shares a candid account of her struggle with food and ultimately her healthy outlook on weight despite the toothpick-thin expectations of Hollywood.

More than a testimony, here is a motivational tool that will put readers on the right track and keep them there. In addition to practical advice, Candace offers a biblical perspective on appetite and self control that provides encouragement to women, guiding them toward freedom.

Includes 16-page black and white photo insert.]]> 239 Candace Cameron Bure 1433669730 Natalie 0 to-read 3.88 2010 Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness
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]]> <![CDATA[Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer]]> 25245760
So this book is your chance to strike back. With prayer. With a weapon that really works. Each chapter will guide you in crafting prayer strategies that hit the enemy where it hurts, letting him know you’re on to him and that you won’t back down. Because with every new strategy you build, you’re turning the fiercest battles of life into precise strikes against him and his handiwork, each one infused with the power of God’s Spirit.

New York Times bestselling author Priscilla Shirer, widely known for her international speaking, teaching, and writing ministries, brings her new role from the 2015 film War Room into the real lives of today’s women, addressing the topics that affect them most: renewing their passion , refocusing their identity , negotiating family strife, dealing with relentless regrets , navigating impossible schedules , succeeding against temptation , weathering their worst fears , uprooting bitterness , and more. Each chapter exposes the enemy’s cruel, crafty intentions in all kinds of these areas, then equips and encourages you to write out your own personalized prayer strategies on tear-out sheets you can post and pray over yourself and your loved ones on a regular basis.

Fervent is a hands-on, knees-down, don’t-give-up action guide to practical, purposeful praying.
]]> 190 Priscilla Shirer 1433688670 Natalie 3 sicbc-group-reads 4.43 2015 Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer
author: Priscilla Shirer
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2016/06/25
date added: 2017/09/04
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]]> Chasing God 18113512
But you aren’t convinced you really know Him.

Angie Smith understands, because she had run circles around the same paths searching for Him, frustrated at her lack of progress. And she probably would have continued to do so had it not been for one realization that changed everything.

She wasn’t following God; she was trying to catch up with Him.

And without realizing it, you may be as well.

It’s a distinction that affects every aspect of our lives with Christ, and it begins with learning where we’ve relied more on man’s explanation of God than God Himself.

So many requirements, so many rules, and so much guilt where there is supposed to be freedom. It’s the reason you wonder if you’ve measured up, and the nagging voice that tells you you’re a failure as a Christian.

Three simple words changed everything for Angie, and she believes they can do the same for you.
]]> 203 Angie Smith 1433676613 Natalie 4 4.14 2014 Chasing God
author: Angie Smith
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2014
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All]]> 21920926 240 Karen Ehman 0310339642 Natalie 4 4.02 2015 Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All
author: Karen Ehman
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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date added: 2017/09/04
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]]> <![CDATA[Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World]]> 29491948 256 Karen Ehman 0310339677 Natalie 4 4.18 Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World
author: Karen Ehman
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.18
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Chase Bible Study Guide: Chasing After the Heart of God]]> 19048793 What are you chasing?


We’re all chasing after something, something that we think will make us happy—comfort, success, a bigger house, or someone’s approval. But if we are all honest, it feels like trying to catch the wind.


A man after God’s own heart� As David’s life weaves throughout the pages of Scripture, we see he was a man who spent his life chasing after God. Chase explores the events that defined David’s life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Through David’s example we’ll discover what God really wants from us.


The lessons in this study guide are simple yet deep and very interactive, offering Bible study, stories, and projects to dig into Scripture and deeply engage the mind and heart. God has carved out a space in each of us that only He can fill. So whether you are running from God or working your tail off to please Him, David’s journey will challenge your view of God.


God is invisible, and yet He is the only thing we can chase that won’t leave us feeling more empty.


Designed for use with the Chase DVD-based study (ISBN: 9781418549343)


]]> 147 Jennie Allen Natalie 5 bible-studies 4.24 Chase Bible Study Guide: Chasing After the Heart of God
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name: Natalie
average rating: 4.24
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]]> <![CDATA[A Place to Belong (Sister Circle Series Book 4)]]> 33547193
Evelyn Peerbaugh is worried. Once again she has taken in new boarders, but this time she’s opened the doors of Peerbaugh Place to women who can’t pay a cent for her services. But the bonds of sisterhood are as strong as ever. As Evelyn reaches out to these sisters in need, she discovers that God has a whole new plan for the Sister Circle � and for her. Evelyn could not have predicted the shock in store for her and Piper.

"A Place to Belong,� Book Four of this charming contemporary series, completes the timeless, heartwarming story of Peerbaugh Place, the quaint Victorian house that becomes a refuge to women of vastly different ages, personalities, and backgrounds. Through struggles and triumphs, the women forge a special bond of sisterhood and come together through faith and love.]]> 338 Vonette Bright Natalie 0 currently-reading 4.66 A Place to Belong (Sister Circle Series Book 4)
author: Vonette Bright
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]]> <![CDATA[Renewed Joy: 5 Simple Steps to Lasting and Powerful Joy in the Lord]]> 32199463
Consider Renewed Joy your guide-book to the source of powerful joy. Stephanie Page invites you into her story and leads you through the path to joy that is found in the Bible. You do not have to live discouraged or broken. Discover the way to joy in the Lord today!]]> 106 Stephanie Page Natalie 5 4.54 Renewed Joy: 5 Simple Steps to Lasting and Powerful Joy in the Lord
author: Stephanie Page
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.54
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]]> <![CDATA[Revival: 6 Steps to Reviving Your Heart and Rebuilding Your Prayer Life]]> 35400690 It’s a great complement to your winter Bible study or the perfect plan for starting the New Year off right!
It's the perfect companion to the devotionals and Scripture-based prayers!]]> 159 Christi Gee Natalie 4 sicbc-summer-challenge 4.61 Revival: 6 Steps to Reviving Your Heart and Rebuilding Your Prayer Life
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average rating: 4.61
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sister Circle (Sister Circle #1)]]> 33301935
"The Sister Circle," Book One of this charming contemporary series introduces Peerbaugh Place, the quaint Victorian house that becomes a refuge to seven women of vastly different ages, personalities, and backgrounds. This heartwarming and timeless story reveals their struggles and triumphs, as the women forge a special bond of sisterhood and come together through faith and love.]]> 329 Vonette Bright Natalie 5 sicbc-summer-challenge 4.40 The Sister Circle (Sister Circle #1)
author: Vonette Bright
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.40
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[An Undivided Heart (Sister Circle #3)]]> 33307799
“An Undivided Heart,� Book Three of this charming contemporary series, continues the timeless, heartwarming story of Peerbaugh Place, the quaint Victorian house that becomes a refuge to women of vastly different ages, personalities, and backgrounds. Through struggles and triumphs, the women forge a special bond of sisterhood and come together through faith and love.]]> 336 Vonette Bright Natalie 5 sicbc-summer-challenge 4.57 An Undivided Heart (Sister Circle #3)
author: Vonette Bright
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.57
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]]> <![CDATA['Round The Corner (Sister Circle #2)]]> 33307115
’Round the Corner, Book Two of this charming contemporary series, continues the timeless, heartwarming story of Peerbaugh Place, the quaint Victorian house that becomes a refuge to women of vastly different ages, personalities, and backgrounds. Through struggles and triumphs, the women forge a special bond of sisterhood and come together through faith and love.]]> 322 Vonette Bright Natalie 5 sicbc-summer-challenge 4.52 'Round The Corner (Sister Circle #2)
author: Vonette Bright
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.52
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rating: 5
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]]> Bloom Where You Are Planted 34323410 28 Joleen Sloan Natalie 4 4.25 Bloom Where You Are Planted
author: Joleen Sloan
name: Natalie
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]]> Not Forgotten 35687963
Not Forgotten tells the resilient story of a young girl who overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and self-image issues through the power of Christ. When circumstance dictated that there was only one option, which was to give up, God showed up and told her otherwise-- she could push past fear, insecurity and shame and grow into the best version of herself because He was empowering her to do so.

In this book you are taken on a journey through the author’s life, from adolescence to young adulthood, and get a front row seat to her process to becoming whole. This book isn’t a 10-step guide to living a life free from the bondage of sin and past failures, but the principles Christy outlines in this book can be applied to any person’s life no matter how close or far they may feel from God.]]> 97 Christy Bordes Natalie 4 4.33 Not Forgotten
author: Christy Bordes
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.33
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]]> When God Makes You Wait 25156061 30 Adam Houge Natalie 4 4.26 2015 When God Makes You Wait
author: Adam Houge
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.26
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry]]> 36122746 208 Tara Beth Leach 0830845240 Natalie 0 to-read 4.34 2017 Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry
author: Tara Beth Leach
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.34
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]]> <![CDATA[Sex and the Single Christian Girl: Fighting for Purity in a Rom-Com World]]> 18396834
"True love waits"--but what exactly are you waiting for? After all, we're constantly bombarded with Hollywood's idea of romance--that sex is no big deal, that everyone is doing it, that it's the only path to a happy ending. Maybe you've even begun to wonder, What am I missing? Is the wait really worth it?
Marian Jordan Ellis has been there. She knows the pitfalls of giving in to temptation--but also the blessings of God's best found in waiting after she committed herself to Christ and to sexual purity. Now, from one Christian woman to another, she hopes to spare you from the heartache of sexual sin and instead point you toward God's best. Marian offers lots of practical advice, backed by biblical truth, to equip you with the tools to overcome past mistakes and future temptations.

You are cherished. Whether you are happily single, casually dating, or have found "the one," your purity is worth fighting for.]]> 224 Marian Jordan Ellis 0764211234 Natalie 0 to-read 4.33 2013 Sex and the Single Christian Girl: Fighting for Purity in a Rom-Com World
author: Marian Jordan Ellis
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.33
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]]> <![CDATA[Ready, Set...Now What?: Discovering Your Identity, Gifts, and Purpose in the Real World]]> 35267458
Ready, Set…Now What? answers the questions of who you are, what you're good at, and how to live a life that matters, and it gives you the encouragement and practical advice you need to find your way.

It’s written from the author's personal experience working through her own struggles to find purpose and understand what life after graduation looks like. It’s not based on theory; it is drawn directly from the lessons she learned and the very same ones she saw countless friends work through.

Ready, Set...Now What? walks readers through reframing their identity, rediscovering their gifts and talents, collecting the advice and tools needed to overcome obstacles, and putting all the pieces together to create a uniquely personal path to living a purposeful life, both at work and outside of work.

By reading this book, you will�
-discover your personal strengths and passions, finding what makes you come most fully alive.
-begin to pursue the things that make you come most fully alive in order to find purpose and meaningful work.
-learn how to become more confident and trusting in the face of uncertainty and overcome your doubts.
-gain valuable insight into your unique passions and purpose, giving you the leg-up you need to live a life of meaning and intention.
-find greater purpose and meaning for your daily life
-obtain the tools you need to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of pursuing a passionate, purposeful life.
-get all the advice you need, the encouragement you're desperate for, and all the information you're searching so hard to find, all in one place.

Follow the advice in this book and you’ll have everything you need to live a full, purposeful life starting today!]]> 152 Jessie (Pierce) Trebesch Natalie 0 to-read 5.00 Ready, Set...Now What?: Discovering Your Identity, Gifts, and Purpose in the Real World
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]]> <![CDATA[Friendship: Sisters for a Journey]]> 30965339 167 Jessie Seneca 1938796055 Natalie 0 to-read 3.89 Friendship: Sisters for a Journey
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]]> <![CDATA[Walking with God: Enjoying God's Presence from Morning to Night]]> 29339905 127 Asheritah Ciuciu Natalie 4 4.64 Walking with God: Enjoying God's Presence from Morning to Night
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name: Natalie
average rating: 4.64
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]]> <![CDATA[The Problem of Prayer: And The Promise That Changes Everything]]> 30848596 266 Cherie Hill 1503939758 Natalie 0 to-read 4.00 The Problem of Prayer: And The Promise That Changes Everything
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]]> <![CDATA[Sister Circle Handbook (Sister Circle Series 6)]]> 34451227 154 Nancy Moser Natalie 0 to-read 4.11 Sister Circle Handbook (Sister Circle Series 6)
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name: Natalie
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]]> <![CDATA[Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity]]> 31836531
Eve in Exile sets aside all stereotypes of mid-century housewives, of China-doll femininity, of Victorians fainting, of women not allowed to think for themselves or talk to the men about anything interesting or important. It dismisses the pencil-skirted and stiletto-heeled executives of TV, the outspoken feminists freed from all that hinders them, the brave career women in charge of their own destinies. Once those fictionalized stereotypes are out of the way—whether they're things that make you gag or things you think look pretty fun—Christians can focus on real women. What did God make real women for?]]> 208 Rebekah Merkle 1944503528 Natalie 0 to-read 4.34 2016 Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity
author: Rebekah Merkle
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2016
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]]> <![CDATA[The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV]]> 10860921
Simple, accessible, and easy to use, churches are finding The Story a powerful way to engage their people in Bible reading like never before. As The Story brings the Bible to life, the broad scope of God’s message will penetrate hearts. People of all ages will be swept up in the story of God’s love and God’s plan for their lives.

God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, 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 from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption; and this story’s true!

“This book tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity. Each story in these 31 chapters reveals the God of grace---the God who speaks; the God who acts; the God who listens; the God whose love for his people culminated in his sacrifice of Jesus, his only Son, to atone for the sins of humanity.”]]> 495 Randy Frazee 031095097X Natalie 0 to-read 4.25 1996 The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV
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average rating: 4.25
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]]> Angels, Angels Everywhere 34593986 33 Susan M. Branz 1681978547 Natalie 0
Wish I had it when I was younger... Alieya's parents seem absolutely wonderful - exactly like godly parents should be: loving, open to sharing the gospel with their children, and also available to teach and answer any questions! Even though, sometimes parents don't know all the answers - it's important that they try!! And that's exactly what Alieya's Mother did. She tried.

This book is well written, and I can definitely see the love that was put into it. I loved the part about the shooting stars, I'll definitely never look at one the same again!

I also loved how Susan used scripture to back up what she wrote about. That's so important.

And, those illustrations. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

I totally recommend this book! 💗💕]]> 4.53 Angels, Angels Everywhere
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I truly loved this book!

Wish I had it when I was younger... Alieya's parents seem absolutely wonderful - exactly like godly parents should be: loving, open to sharing the gospel with their children, and also available to teach and answer any questions! Even though, sometimes parents don't know all the answers - it's important that they try!! And that's exactly what Alieya's Mother did. She tried.

This book is well written, and I can definitely see the love that was put into it. I loved the part about the shooting stars, I'll definitely never look at one the same again!

I also loved how Susan used scripture to back up what she wrote about. That's so important.

And, those illustrations. Absolutely gorgeous!!!

I totally recommend this book! 💗💕
]]> This is Warhol 15791279
Series writer Catherine Ingram brings her extensive knowledge to the book, while specially commissioned illustrations by Andrew Rae vividly portray the text.

This title is appropriate for ages 14 and up]]> 80 Catherine Ingram 1780670141 Natalie 3 3.99 2013 This is Warhol
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name: Natalie
average rating: 3.99
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]]> Living Life in the Grey Zone 35342217
Share in her struggles, as she desperately tries to honor God in her heart and life, while standing against unbelievable attacks by so many she trusted. Join her as she discovers what God's true heart is for her, as she embraces being led by God, step by step, to be the Christian God wants us all to be.

This is a powerful story of grace, forgiveness, hope and extending God’s love to others. It is a book about her love and passion for Jesus, and one we can all learn from. Read how Laura truly does ‘turn the other cheek� in her darkest moments and does it with God’s gentleness and grace.

Her willingness to be open, humble and real in this book, and to ‘put it all out there� is an encouragement for us all. If you truly want to understand what having God’s love means, then this is a book you need to have.

It is a beautiful testament of a heart willing, devoted and passionate for Jesus.]]> 240 Laura Marie 0995915202 Natalie 0 to-read 5.00 Living Life in the Grey Zone
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]]> <![CDATA[Becoming Resilient: How to Move through Suffering and Come Back Stronger]]> 34020279
Concise and compassionate, Becoming Resilient takes our most common question when tragedy strikes-- Why? --and replaces it with the healthier, more productive question, What next? A professional Christian counselor for 20 years, author Donna Gibbs draws on her experience helping clients get unstuck, sharing secrets for building resilience that will change readers' experience of suffering. She offers practical tools and effective coping strategies to deal with whatever life throws their way so they can move through suffering--and come out stronger on the other side.]]> 208 Donna Gibbs 0800728416 Natalie 0 to-read 4.21 Becoming Resilient: How to Move through Suffering and Come Back Stronger
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Live a Godly Life: Things I Learned in my Walk with the LORD]]> 35713954
How to Live a Godly Life is meant to inspire and encourage others to learn the truth, believe it and accept it, start a life-saving relationship with the Lord, or if they already went through the five steps to enter into a right-relationship with the Lord, to strengthen their faith. People need to know the truth about Jesus and God in order to be able to consider making the decision to seek a right relationship with Him. I use my real-life situations, mistakes I have made, and blessings that have been bestowed upon me by the LORD from my life with the intention of the readers learning from my mistakes, finding encouragement from similar difficult situations they may be facing, and also encouragement that God does answer prayers and shower us with His blessings. I back up every piece of advice with Scriptures that are in line with the different topics I cover.

I wrote this book to inspire and encourage others and build up their faith in the Lord, or bring them into a right relationship with the Lord if they are not already. My objective and hope is that the people who read it either take the steps to enter into a right relationship with the Lord, reconnect with the Lord if the right relationship is already there, or consider a different perspective one might not have considered. It is also a book where people can find the right, truthful information about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible, and with the Scriptures I quote or mention, readers can check that the information is true and accurate, and that I am using the verses within their proper context. My advice is based on my own unique perspective based on my own trials over the past 4 years, since I first started writing about what I had been learning in my walk with the Lord (I did not start writing about it until June of 2013), which officially started April 18th, 2012 when I was baptized, but seeking began in December 2009. I want to help others enter into, or return to, a soul-saving relationship with the Lord, and that is why I hope (the kind of hope anchored to the Lord) you will consider publishing my book.]]> 159 Alexis Kaye Wright Natalie 0 to-read 4.50 2017 How to Live a Godly Life: Things I Learned in my Walk with the LORD
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]]> <![CDATA[Amity of the Angelmen (Angelmen #1)]]> 17225781
About the Angelmen series:

Someone has to die.
Life must be relinquished for the salvation of another. So someone will die. In the human world, it has already been done. But the race of the Nephilim has a different war to fight. And their sacrifice has yet to be given.

It will be one of the four.

Read the four paraquel stories to learn about the characters - Amity, Asher, Caedmon, & Malachi.
Watch them meet in the last chapter of each book.
Find out who will be the Sacrifice in the 5th book - The Battle]]> 242 T.C. Slonaker 1937273857 Natalie 0 to-read 4.00 2012 Amity of the Angelmen (Angelmen #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chase: Trusting God with Your Happily Ever After]]> 25344402
It's easy to get impatient for the future to play out, especially when it comes to love. Before long you find yourself chasing the perfect guy and trying to write your own happily ever after. But the truth is, your best future won't be found chasing boys--it'll only come by first chasing God.

In The Chase, Kyle and Kelsey take turns telling their story--with Kelsey sharing secrets to a godly relationship and Kyle revealing the truth about what guys really think. Together they'll show you how to put God first, protect your heart, deal with the loneliness and peer pressure that comes along with purity, and see yourself as God does.

Are you ready to trust God with your very own happily ever after? Let the chase begin.]]> 192 Kyle Kupecky 0800726510 Natalie 0 to-read 4.15 2015 The Chase: Trusting God with Your Happily Ever After
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name: Natalie
average rating: 4.15
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]]> <![CDATA[Made to Crave for Young Women: Satisfying Your Deepest Desires with God]]> 12175568 240 Lysa TerKeurst 031072998X Natalie 0 to-read 4.17 2011 Made to Crave for Young Women: Satisfying Your Deepest Desires with God
author: Lysa TerKeurst
name: Natalie
average rating: 4.17
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]]> Genesis (Bible, #1) 17341464 50 Anonymous Natalie 5 4.41 -800 Genesis (Bible, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[I've Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has: Mishaps and Miracles on the Road to Happily Ever After]]> 18126819
Wrong turns, humiliating flops, painful heartbreaks--and happiness? Yes, believe it or not, they can go hand in hand. Blogger and author Mandy Hale, affectionately known as "The Single Woman" to her half-million social-media followers, is living an adventurous life that proves even our lowest lows and messiest mess-ups can point us toward our joy-filled destiny as single women.

In I've Never Been To Vegas , But My Luggage Has ,Mandy delivers heart-to-heart, often hilarious stories from a life filled with love and loss, glamour and goose bumps, faith and friendship, big dreams and battle scars. She shares the bittersweet euphoria of her high-school romance, the panic-stricken cluelessness of her first day on a stressful job, and the foot-in-mouth horror of her red-carpet interview with a music legend.

Along the way, Mandy dollops personal anecdotes with encouraging insights. From thrilling first kisses to crushing break-ups, from soaring career milestones to promising flights that never quite got off the ground, she unfolds in often uproarious detail the zigzags along the path toward a pinnacle sharing a table and a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming conversation with her lifelong hero.

In the end, Mandy turns Sin City's infamous marketing slogan on its What happens in her life doesn't stay in her life. She shares even her darkest moments in witty, winsome ways that make us not only feel her pain, but also laugh with her and apply her hard-won nuggets of inspiration to our own lives.

"Happily Ever After" might not look or feel quite like what we expect, but as Mandy is discovering--and as we can discover along with her--it is well within our reach.]]> 288 Mandy Hale 1400205255 Natalie 0 to-read 4.11 2014 I've Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has: Mishaps and Miracles on the Road to Happily Ever After
author: Mandy Hale
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]]> In Search of Livi Starling 32026915
Having been brought up in the sleepy countryside by her older sister, Livi is endlessly curious about the great life she could have had and takes no time in reinventing herself upon their arrival in a new city. However, her quest for greatness is about to be disrupted by two small things:

Her father is just around the corner.

She is not who she thinks she is.]]> 268 Karen Rosario Ingerslev 0993432700 Natalie 0 to-read 4.15 In Search of Livi Starling
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]]> Where'd You Go, Bernadette 13526165
When her daughter Bee claims a family trip to Antarctica as a reward for perfect grades, Bernadette, a fiercely intelligent shut-in, throws herself into preparations for the trip. But worn down by years of trying to live the Seattle life she never wanted, Ms. Fox is on the brink of a meltdown. And after a school fundraiser goes disastrously awry at her hands, she disappears, leaving her family to pick up the pieces--which is exactly what Bee does, weaving together an elaborate web of emails, invoices, and school memos that reveals a secret past Bernadette has been hiding for decades. Where'd You Go Bernadette is an ingenious and unabashedly entertaining novel about a family coming to terms with who they are and the power of a daughter's love for her mother.]]> 330 Maria Semple 0316204277 Natalie 0 to-read 3.87 2012 Where'd You Go, Bernadette
author: Maria Semple
name: Natalie
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2012
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