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How to Pray in Times of Stress – While there are a variety of coping techniques when it comes to stress--sleep more, eat better, avoid this, seek that out--the true remedy is prayer. In this inspiring book, Linda Evans Shepherd shows readers how to recognize God's continual presence and yield their troubles to the Prince of Peace. Through captivating stories, explorations of fascinating biblical characters, and examples of deeper-than-ever prayers, she brings within readers' grasp the peace that passes understanding. Anyone who is overwhelmed by all of the urgent demands on their time will find in this book a lifeline to true peace.

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Called to Pray – When you feel a nudge to pray, what will you do?

In Called to Pray, Linda Evans Shepherd shares dozens of inspiring true stories of people who have heeded God’s call to pray and the astonishing results of those impromptu prayers. Through accounts of people being protected from harm and rescued from danger, of needs being met and hearts being encouraged, you’ll see that God is involved in an active and dynamic relationship with us–and that we can be part of his plan to bless others.

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Experiencing God’s Presence Learning to Listen While You Pray – Experiencing God’s Presence is a bold and life-transforming book that will help you nurture a vibrant two-way relationship with God as you learn how to develop a dialogue and continually seek him. You will begin to see that he is at work in your life. Steeped in Scripture and filled with personal stories of answered prayer, this book also includes sample prayers and action steps you can put into practice immediately.

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When You Need a Miracle – How to Ask God for the Impossible – When we hurt, we want a God who is big enough to rescue us from heartache and circumstances beyond our imagination.  The winner of the 2013 Selah Christian Life Book of the Year.

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When You Don't Know What to Pray, How to Talk to God about Anything - Linda shows readers the how, what, and when of praying for themselves. As she takes readers through her own pray...er journey and the stories of others, they will be encouraged and equipped to pray for themselves in any circumstance.

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Praying Through Hard Times- Shepherd's bestselling book that shows you how to take your mess and through prayer, turn it into a deeper friendship with a God you can trust. Pray your way through this book.

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Purpose Driven Life- What On Earth Am I Here For? - There are no accidents---every human has a divine purpose, according to God's master plan. Learn to live the life for which you were created. The book is divided into forty short chapters so that it can either be read as a personal devotional or studied in a small group setting.

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Soon To Say Goodbye - Tragically, every 16 minutes someone in the United States chooses death by selfmurder. Particularly affecting young people, suicide was recently determined to be the third leading cause of death for those aged 10–24. Too Soon to Say Goodbye offers a renewal of courage and faith for families and
friends grieving this inconceivable loss.

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Share Jesus Without Fear - Looking for an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to sharing Jesus? You just found it! From his simple yet probing "Share Jesus Questions" to his list of ready responses for 36 common objections, Everything you need to get people witnessing with confidence. Appendixes of questions, Scriptures, and scripts.

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Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust no Matter What - Just when life bloomed full of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo's body. How would she cope with this erratic disease or her husband's betrayal? Jo finds love and triumphant victories despite abuse, abandonment and physical injury, showing the world how she can Soar Unafraid.

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Survivng One Bad Year - Seven Spiritual Strategies to Lead You to a New Beginning - Loss has many names-divorce, death, illness, bankruptcy, depression, disappointment, betrayal, job loss, and more. We sometimes wonder how we will survive. It helps to know that you are not alone, that you will survive, and that there will be an end to your crisis.

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Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust no Matter What - Just when life bloomed full of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo's body. How would she cope with this erratic disease or her husband's betrayal? Jo finds love and triumphant victories despite abuse, abandonment and physical injury, showing the world how she can Soar Unafraid.

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Moving From Fear to Freedom - Fear was not part of God’s original agenda. It slithered in when Adam and Eve sinned, causing a tear in their relationship with God. Fear can still debilitate people today, the news isn’t all bad. Popular speaker and author Grace Fox demonstrates how believers can face their fear and actually let it be a catalyst for change.

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When the Darkness Will Not Lift - Readers will gain insight into the physical side of depression and spiritual darkness, what it means to wait on the Lord in a time of darkness, how unconfessed sin can clog our joy, and how to minister to others who are living without light. Real-life examples show readers abundant reason to hope that God will pull them out of the pit of despair and into the light once again.

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How to Win over Depression- This classic best-seller, which describes the causes of and cure for depression, has been completely revised and updated to reflect the changes in the understanding and treatment of depression in the last two decades.

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The power of Desperation - What could be good about being broken? Michael Catt, innovtive pastor and executive producer of hit films Facing the Giants and Fireproof, finds treasure at rock bottom in The Power of Desperation, a book for anyone who has ever cried out for God’s strength in life’s moments of absolute weakness:

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The Bondage Breaker- Through Jesus we can win the spiritual battles that confront us. We don’t have to be trapped in frustration, bitterness, and discouragement. The Bondage Breaker® helps readers discover how to break negative thought patterns, control irrational feelings, and break out of sinful behavior.

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Victory Over Darkness - It's Jesus' promise that you live triumphantly, but the powers of darkness attack. But, as Dr. Neil Anderson shows in Victory over the Darkness, you can have the power to conquer by knowing who you are in Christ, knowing your identity in Christ, freeing yourself from the burdens of your past, standing against spiritual forces and winning the battle for your mind.

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Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God – The market is chock-full of books and Bible studies for well-seasoned believers, but what about the woman who longs to know God but has never cracked open a Bible? Seek is a refreshingly real look at the fundamentals of the Christian faith, written for the woman who doesn't know Jacob from Job. Readers will discover answers to essential questions like Who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?, What does it mean to be a Christian?, and What is the Bible? in language they understand. Seek combines solid biblical teaching with engaging explanations to guide the spiritually curious woman on her journey to meet God.

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Winning Your Daily Spiritual Battles? – God has created each person with purpose and potential, so why are so many of us fighting the same old battles instead of living the life he intends for us? God has already provided all of the weapons we need in order to find success in every area of life. It's time to learn how to use them.

Linda Evans Shepherd shows readers how to break the chains of the enemy by putting on the full armor of God described in Ephesians 6. Shepherd explains the function of each piece of armor and offers readers deep insight into why they feel resistance when they try to find and follow their purpose. She shows readers how using the full armor of God will help them win their spiritual battles to live a victorious life now.

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