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Jesus words, "Remember Lot's wife," is a compelling call to reflect on her disobedience. But what about Lot? Lot's wife is known for one tragic decision. She appears in paragraph of Genesis and again in Jesus' instruction. But what about Lot? Lot made multiple decisions that set his wife up to fail. Bad Decisions - The Legacy of Lot is an autopsy of Lot's choices. Lot's decisions to disrespect others, to pursue wealth, to immerse his family in the cesspool known as Sodom, to disregard his obligation as a parent are the making of chaos. The aftermath of Lot's life was two sons born of incest...

Lots of people dabble in real estate. Some own a few rental units; some flip one or two houses a year; others slowly build a real estate portfolio so that by the time they retire, they own a dozen properties. And then there are those real estate “unicorns” who somehow manage to acquire 30 or 40 properties after only three years in the game—and who go on to build legacy-level wealth. What’s their secret? What do they do differently? It’s all in their mindset.

In the walled city-state of Alu, Kammani wants nothing more than to become the accomplished healer her father used to be before her family was cast out of their privileged life in shame. When Alu's ruler falls deathly ill, Kammani’s beautiful little sister, Nanaea, is chosen as one of three sacred maidens to join him in the afterlife. It’s an honor. A tradition. And Nanaea believes it is her chance to live an even grander life than the one that was stolen from her. But Kammani sees the selection for what it really is - a death sentence.

Administration is an essential component of every church. Pastors, ministers, and church leaders will benefit from this practical guide to understanding and managing administrative details such as church finances, policies, and staff.

Every parent’s dream is within your reach. In Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry, you will discover how to equip your kids with the right skills to manage conflicts on their own, so you won’t have to, how to prepare your children for a new arrival in the family, the essential family activity you should regularly schedule to defuse any issues before they escalate, why you shouldn’t treat your children equally, and how to treat them instead, how to handle your child’s feelings of jealousy when one child needs or gets more attention than the other, and more.

Just a few moons after escaping the tomb in Alu, Kammani and the other runaway maidens have found refuge in the city-state of Manzazu. There, Kammani has become a respected healer, especially among the warriors she's brought back from the brink of death. Now that the nightmares of Alu are fading, she can finally decide whether or not to take Dagan’s hand in marriage.

Are emotional and mental health issues unacceptable to Christian conversation? Light in a Dark Place: Encountering Depression is an attempt to bring the experience of depression into the light of day. Those who experience major depressive disorder need to have their difficulty validated. Family members, friends, leaders, and pastors need to know what depression is. Finally, we need artillery to help to fight back against depression. Light in a Dark Place accomplishes all of this and more!

Leah Goodwell wakes up the day after her grandmother’s funeral to find that she is the latest in nine generations of time travelers, who work with the help of a key, a book, and Benjamin Franklin, who still exists in his print shop where it is always 1752. Leah doesn’t believe in time travel until she finds a key in her grandmother’s attic and accidentally jumps to Franklin’s shop. There she learns that Franklin and his close friend, Peter Collinson, created a secret institution to study time travel. It's called the Academy for Fluid Time.

Maurice Coons (also known as Armitage Trail), is best known for this 1929 pulp fiction novel which is based on the life of Al Capone. The book is the basis of two films films of the same name. One starring Paul Muni in 1932 and later on starring Al Pacino in 1983. The story starts out with the beginnings of young Tony Guarino as a small time but savvy gangster who goes off to fight in the Great War and comes back as Tony Camonte, the city's next big cheese.

By the age of seven, Kyle Coon had his second eye removed and became totally blind. Discovering a Life Without Limits is the true story of Kyle going from the darkness of blindness to the world's mountain peaks while navigating everyday life. Through the journey, Kyle learns how to trust a world he cannot see and how to conquer the fear of the unknown, while asking the listener a simple question: Are you ready to live a Life Without Limits?

After losing his trooper partner, Charlie, in a recovery dive, Gabe Jones is not prepared for what he discovers when he attempts to investigate the scene of Charlie’s death. In the murky waters of the Florida panhandle, Gabe questions his partner’s departed spirit and uncovers an underwater graveyard, along with a dire warning that more deaths are coming if he doesn’t stop the killer.

Every church is rooted in its tireless striving to stand up to the world's ungodly desires and temptations by investing heavily in relationships, demonstrating Christ's love, and providing for physical and spiritual needs. The Lord desires His church to be productive, making converts and partnering with Him to develop mature Christians. A healthy church grows as a result of conversions and disciple-making. Why do some churches grow only with transfers, remain stagnant, or shrink? There are eighteen primary reasons churches do not experience healthy growth. With work, discipline, ...

God's men are unique. They serve his purpose and deal with real-world issues. Distinctly Different is intended to offer thoughts and applications for men to gain and apply a Christian worldview of the matters of life.

The Lord Jesus Christ's solutions are elegantly simple, even when it comes to establishing and sustaining your personal devotion. Welcome to the Keep it Simple Saints (K.I.S.S.) Series. The focus is on pruses on giving solutions - simple approaches that work. Book #1 in the series is K.I.S.S. - Personal Devotion. Despite the longing for a closer relationship with Jesus, the majority of Protestant Christians, by their own assessment, lack in their personal devotion. Why the disparity? For many, the answer lies in the lack of guidance and instruction. Keep it Simple Saints - Personal ...

Dave and Katie Parker regret that their only child Jeremy, his wife Denyse, and their infant daughter live on the opposite side of the world. Unexpectedly, Jeremy calls to ask his father’s help finding an accounting job in the US. Katie urges Dave to do whatever is necessary to find a job for Jeremy near Mobile. Dave’s former accounting firm has floundered since his departure. The Parkers risk their financial security by purchasing full ownership of the struggling firm to make a place for Jeremy. Denyse finds south Alabama fascinating compared to her native Australia. She quickly ...

Experience a Thrilling Life by applying the Daily Things of Christian Living. Having an intentional life is a way to serve the Lord. Having certainty in Christian living is liberating and empowering. But, do you know the misery of lacking direction – uncertain of what you should consistently do? Many, if not most believers face this challenge. The New Testament suggests seven daily tasks various people accomplish. Most of us are energized when we have direction and know specific assignments we must complete. Your impact will increase as you accomplish each of these seven things. ...

My three-year-old has not had a temper tantrum in 4 months. Here’s the one thing I did: You don’t need to be a child psychologist to understand how this change works and what it does to strengthen communication, encourage good behavior, and eliminate stubborn displays forever. Learn: The number 1 way to talk to young kids so that they will listen (and more importantly, understand!), methods for no-drama discipline that get results, and much more.

Dave and Katie Parker’s only son, Jeremy, is getting married in Australia. In spite of initial reservations, the Parkers discover that Denyse is perfect for Jeremy and that she’s the daughter they’ve always wanted. But she brings with her a colorful and largely dysfunctional Aussie family. Again Dave and Katie are fish out of water as they try to relate to a boisterous clan in a culture very different from their home in South Alabama.After the wedding, Denyse feels heartbroken that her younger brother, Trevor, did not attend. Details emerge that lead Denyse to believe her brother may ...

Take a journey into the supernatural world of unforgettable ghost stories and hauntings. "You're Not Crazy, You Have A Ghost" Revised edition with 4 new chapters! Psychic medium Rick Hayes (as seen on SYFY, Travel Channel, Chiller Channel and Spooked Television Productions) and K.Coons share the story of a haunted Victorian home and how a family coped with that with the insights provided by Rick Hayes. Learn some ways to manage dealing with an extreme haunting. First published in 2004.

Life brings trouble, heart-rending tragedy, and unchangeable challenges. Being married means sharing them. Especially in an ongoing situation, these can severely strain any relationship and destroys many. "Why does God allow suffering?" is a universal question in every heart. And the question is reasonable and valid. Lack of a meaningful answer may cause despair. Shallow answers can undermine faith. Fortunately, the Bible gives clear reasons that God allows suffering and teaches us how to respond.