Author: Max Lucado Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0849965349 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 209
Book Description
We humans are prone to failure. We’re experts at muddying, mixing, and messing up our lives. Who among us hasn’t looked up from the bottom of a pit and realized he dug it himself? Who hasn’t fallen so far, messed up so badly that she thought there was no hope? And it’s at these low points that we crave reminders that there’s hope for the broken. No reminder is quite as poignant as a story of second chances. A story of grace in action. Who couldn’t use more stories of grace like this? Second Chances releases just in time for Easter promotions and is an ideal companion to GRACE: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine. Filled with biblical, contemporary, and imaginative accounts of God’s grace in action pulled from Max’s previously published works, Second Chances includes tales of second chances for the rebellious, prideful, failure-prone, and more. From Peter to King David to a prodigal daughter, these stories will remind readers of the magnitude of the gospel of second chances.
Author: Stephen Arterburn Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 1418557625 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 98
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A second chance . . . all of us have needed one at some point in our lives. As children, we beg our parents to give us "just one more chance." As adults, we turn our pleadings to God for another opportunity, just to start over again. In this revised and updated version of The God of Second Chances, author Stephen Arterburn takes us through his own journey of pleasure-seeking and ambition to a life-changing encounter with the reality of God's grace. Arterburn is painfully honest, sharing his personal experiences with sexual immorality that culminated in the abortion of his child. It was then, desperate and at the end of himself, that Arterburn cried out to God for a second chance. Through his willingness to share his struggles, Arterburn helps us to confront our failures and reach out for God's restorative touch. With a gentle humor, he encourages us to look beyond ourselves and discover the joy in serving others and investing in the things that really matter. In doing so, we will learn what it is to be restored to God through unconditional surrender and receive healing from the scars left by our own mistakes.
Author: Karen Malley Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group ISBN: 1522398848 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 201
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A new life coming into the world disrupts Susan's quiet life… Susan Montgomery is used to a quiet, peaceful life managing her apartment building, where the hardest problem is her grouchy neighbor's leaky faucet. She soon finds herself dealing with a pregnant teenage niece, a mysterious briefcase left behind by a tenant, and two very different men vying for her heart. A near-death experience gives Mac a new outlook on life… Christopher "Mac" MacAllister is trying to figure out how to "do the Christian thing." As a new convert, he's drawn to Susan's love for life and for God. She's nothing like the women he used to date; but can Mac compete with the guy who's come out of nowhere and knows all the right things to say?
Author: Keith a. Battle Publisher: Xulon Press ISBN: 9781498449168 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Keith Battle is married to his best friend, Vicki, and they have three adult children. He is the Senior Pastor of Zion Church. The church has locations in Landover, MD, Woodbridge, VA, and Fort Washington, MD. He is also the creator of a radio sports minute called, "When Sports Meet Life," and can also be heard on the weekly radio broadcast, "Weekly Wisdom." Keith is an Executive Consultant for church and business leaders and is a regular NBA & NFL Chapel Speaker. For more information, bookings, or other products available by Keith Battle, visit sagacitycompany.com
Author: Mike Foster Publisher: WaterBrook ISBN: 1601428553 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
A powerful message of hope for anyone burdened by shame and for everyone who longs for a fresh, passionate, and fierce life. Now in convenient trade paperback and featuring a bonus section for guided reflection. This retitled edition of People of the Second Chance centers on HOPE. Every fierce and free life starts with that at the core. And every reader longs for a passionate and unstoppable spirit. This book will equip the reader to fight for hope and victory for others and also themselves. Foster's examination of hope is one part challenge, two parts encouragement. He forces the reader to ask the following questions: How did I lose it? How do I get? How do I give it? Each question is broken down into core concepts that are essential to a life devoted to the power of fierce and free living: awareness, discovery, ownership, forgiveness, acceptance, and freedom.
Author: Jep Robertson Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM ISBN: 0718035593 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
A Moving Story of Redemption and Second Chances Jep Robertson, the youngest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, and his wife, Jessica, open up about their personal trials, their early years together, and the challenges that might have destroyed them both had the grace of God not intervened. Jep describes being molested as a child and his reluctance to tell anyone until only a few years ago, his downward spiral into drug and alcohol abuse, and the eventual intervention of his family. Jessica shares about the difficult failure of her first marriage while still a teenager and the hurt that came along with it, much of it from the church. Her insecurities spun out of control as she wondered whether she would ever be good enough or pretty enough. This book is their love story but, more importantly, their love story for God. “We are desperate to let people know that no matter what you’ve done; no matter what you’ve lived through, you can come out of it. You can be washed clean. You are redeemed."
Author: Leland Melvin Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062496778 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 256
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In this revelatory and moving memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. In this uplifting memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, determination, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland’s life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.
Author: Keith a Battle Publisher: Bookbaby ISBN: 9781543961454 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 0
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One of the most common occurrences in our society today is acts of relationship unfaithfulness. Both men and women cheat, regardless of sexual gender preferences. Ironically, something as painful as betrayal can be the very catalyst of catapulting a relationship from average to amazing. Keith Battle has personally experienced this in his own marriage and has helped many others experience this antithetical blessing in disguise. Side Chickology: Why Men & Women Cheat. Understanding, Avoiding, and Recovering from Infidelity is filled with healing and humor simultaneously. In this book you'll discover: How children completely change the dynamic of a relationship. The secrets of the man cave. The conversations that lead to cheating. The enormous costs of infidelity. The road to recovery and rebuilding trust in the marriage. How to fall in love again.
Author: Jl Reed Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 318
Book Description
Grace Bush has a problem; she is irrevocably in love with her best friends brother. I mean who isn't? Brandon Holder is an up-and-coming Hollywood actor, but to her, he will always be her first and only love. But Grace is keeping one very big secret, luckily for her though it has become second nature, and she has gotten pretty damn good at it. But it's messy, heartbreaking and painful, and very much to do with a certain best friends brother. When tragedy strikes Grace's past and present collide in a public and messy way, and those very secrets could destroy everything, including her chance at love.
Author: Helen Hemingway Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc. ISBN: 1640036385 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 199
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Amanda and Matt were very much in love and could not have been happier, but then something happened. After the ultimate betrayal, Amanda relied on the love of family, friends, and most of all her faith to get through the heartache. She throws herself into her work not sure if she could ever let go of the past pain and disappointments and love again. A new career led her to meet David Springraves, who'd lost the love of his life. David never expected to love again. He too relied on his faith and the prayers of family to get through the agonizing pain that nearly destroyed him. Their chance encounter left an indelible impression. Can they leave the past behind and trust their hearts to embark on a new journey?
Author: Max Lucado
Author: Stephen Arterburn
Author: Karen Malley
Author: Keith a. Battle
Author: Mike Foster
Author: Jep Robertson
Author: Leland Melvin
Author: Keith a Battle
Author: Jl Reed
Author: Helen Hemingway