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After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting the holiday catering job at his childhood synagogue is the first step in demonstrating to everyone he didn't turn out to be the failure they predicted. What he doesn't count on is Rabbi Jonah Fine, his high school nemesis and secret crush, stirring up old feelings Gideon thought long gone and secrets he's buried deep for years.An unexpectedly passionate encounter...
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"Ich würde es nicht ertragen, sie mit in meine Dunkelheit zu ziehen. Lieber lebte ich in einer Welt, in der ich sie nie würde haben können, als dass ich das Risiko einging, Valerie zu zerbrechen."
Kunststudentin Valerie kann es nicht fassen: Ihre Abschlussarbeit wird von Graham Harper, DEM Shootingstar der New Yorker Kunstszene, zerrissen. Er war ihr großes Vorbild - doch jetzt empfindet Valerie nur noch Abscheu und möchte ihn zur Rede stellen....
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Are you tired of anger, fear, and blame dividing American politics? In America Together 2024, Kevin Thelen approaches the subjects of self-worth, culture, and politics from a place of experience and passion. Your perspectives will be challenged as visions for a post-2024 America expose the overlooked vulnerabilities that are eroding security and freedom. Characters of the future demonstrate the power of political unity. An entertaining and approachable...
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Walking StraightBetty Sue Farris is running from her abusive ex-husband, for a third time. He has already caught her twice in the past two years.As her bus passes through the little town of Strawberry, she is attracted to it because of its cheery Christmas decorations. She steps off the bus and into the local diner where she meets Trish Howard.Trish not only gives Betty Sue a job but also takes her into her own home thus changing Betty Sue's life...
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Rio and Caden met under harsh circumstances when they were both teenagers trying to survive on their own. Together, they raised Rio's brother and sister and have created a great life for them all filled with lots of love and warmth. But just one thing is missing.Together they've made a family for themselves, and now they have a chance to add one more-a child of their own. When Caden's sister offer's to be their surrogate they're overjoyed. Now if...
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"Ein Loch klaffte in meinem Herzen. Für Gwen und all die Dinge, die ich nie mit ihr erleben würde. All die Dinge, die ich nicht über sie und sie nicht über mich erfahren würde. All die Gefühle, die wir niemals füreinander entwickeln würden - denn sie sah mich. Sie sah meine Zerrissenheit und erkannte in diesem Moment, dass es hoffnungslos war, mehr von mir zu erwarten."
Für Gwen bedeutet Liebe nur Schmerz und Enttäuschung. So hat sie...
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Explore the power of kindness together-a story and activity book for kids ages 5 to 7 and their families
Being kind and compassionate is an important skill for every kid to learn. But just like anything else, it takes some practice! This how-to-be-kind book for kids is a fun and colorful storybook to read as a family and discover that being kind also means being open, accepting, and brave.
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Our world these days is so hectic, so complex. Where do we turn for wisdom and guidance in navigating the ins and outs of life? There are many voices to listen to and many examples to follow, but we really need look no further than the Author of Life, Jesus. He taught and lived a way of life that was purposeful and pleasing to God. These six sessions will show you the value and the nature of a life of discipleship, as modeled by Jesus.
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God longs for you to have rich, genuine connections with him and a handful of other people. These six sessions will help you connect more deeply with Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with Christian friends. Christ's love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith.
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What does it take to build character? How do you instill godly qualities inside yourself that are displayed consistently through words, actions, and attitudes that reflect what Jesus himself is like? Building Character Together takes you and your small group inside the Bible to learn character-building lessons from some of its most compelling figures. In six enjoyable, interactive sessions, each volume in this six-volume series helps you deeply explore...
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Trust can be a tough issue for kids. Chances are, your students want to rely on God for everything, but are still holding on to the ideal of self-sufficiency. Surrendering to Christ Together looks at the life of Jesus and shows students how giving in to God can be the best decision they will ever make.
Six sessions will let students explore the heart issues of surrender that lead to deeper worship:
• Afloat in a Storm: How do I trust God when everything...
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Spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident. The six sessions in this study equip you for the basic habits of spiritual growth: relying on the Holy Spirit, cultivating time in the Bible and prayer, seeing life's obstacles as opportunities for growth, and partnering with Christians who are committed to supporting your growth. Here is a realistic, practical path to growing strong in faith and Christian character. "Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking...
14) Sharing Christ
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"Everyone knows what it feels like to be lost. But for many people, being lost is a way of life. Sharing Christ Together teaches students how to give lost people directions. Six sessions give kids the tools they need to talk about Jesus with their friends, family, and the world:
• The Father's Heart: How do I make evangelism a passionate extension of my relationship with God?
• Christ in Flesh and Blood: When it comes to evangelism, what does...
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The heart of Christianity is not a ritual or a structure, but a Person-Jesus Christ. But even as his followers, our vision of Jesus can get muddied by man-made theories of who he was. Whether you're a seasoned believer or a brand new Christian, come walk in the footsteps of his first disciples to see him afresh: as Teacher, Healer, Shepherd, Servant, Savior, and Risen Lord. These six sessions lay the foundation for radical discipleship as our hearts...
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Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day just isn't that hard. You need a few skills, a few friends for support, and a glimpse of God's heart for those who don't know him. These six sessions will equip you to extend love to seekers around you and talk about your experience with God in ways that people will understand. God doesn't ask you to do it alone-discover the power that comes from teaming up! Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It's]...
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The way you're wired is no accident! God designed your unique mix of gifts, natural abilities, personality, values, and life experiences to play an essential part in his kingdom. These six sessions will help you develop your God-given design at home, at work, at church, and in your community in a way that extends God's love to others and enriches your own life immeasurably.
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What does it mean to surrender to God? These six sessions will help you experience the transforming power of a surrendered life. As you learn to worship Christ throughout you daily life, you will come to trust him with the experiences of your past, the precious things of your present, and your hopes for the future. What are you holding onto? Discover the peace of laying it at God's feet. "Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It's] the...
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Fellowship. The word gets used a lot in church. But too often our understanding and practice of fellowship are shallow and stripped of the life-giving, life-transforming power God intended community to have.
Jesus lived out and taught a deeper, more radical kind of fellowship-a way of interacting that makes others sit up and take notice. These six sessions will show you Jesus' way of loving others "as I have loved you."
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20) Together We Hope
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"Unsere Blicke verfingen sich in einem unlösbaren Knoten, der mich völlig gefangen nahm. Ich spürte, hörte und sah nichts anderes als sie. Dieser Blick, in dem ich mich verlieren und den ich für immer auf mir spüren wollte."
Joanna hat nur einen Wunsch, als sie nach Los Angeles kommt: Oberflächlichkeiten und Vorurteile hinter sich lassen. Diese hat sie während ihrer Zeit als Model mehr als genug erlebt. Nun möchte sie als normale Studentin...