Eve's Second Chance
Eve's Second Chance

Author: Mary Helen Farr

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2014-01-27

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1452513090

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Evelyn is trapped in an unhappy marriage, fearful for the safety and happiness of herself and her two children, David and Mandy. In a move that is bold for a woman in 1958, she takes the children and escapes to Stott's Corner, a large country town in central Victoria, Australia. Determined to give her family a new and happy life, Evelyn knows that she must find the strength to leave the pains of her past behind. She reaches out into her adopted community and quickly makes friends. Her new landlord, Thom, is eager to help her build a new life both professionally and personally. He and Evelyn go into business together, opening a café and then a shop. Evelyn dares to dream of a brighter future, but a woman from Thom's past threatens everything. Martha, Thom's childhood friend and the financier of his new ventures, begins to interfere when she realizes that Evelyn is becoming more than just Thom's business partner. Jealous, Martha holds Thom to ransom over the business's future. Bewildered by this unexpected battle of wills, Thom struggles to keep his inner demons at bay. After a lifetime of successfully suppressing his dark side, however, Martha's jealousy causes him to erupt. Thom's devious and manipulative attempts to remove those who stand in the way of his marriage to Evelyn may threaten the happy future she wants with him. Will her second chance at a happy life be ruined by the man she loves?

Second Chance Christmas
Second Chance Christmas

Author: Lori Wilde

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 0062953249

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New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, with a love story filled with the magic of the season, about a couple who discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve-Eve. It’s Christmastime in Twilight, TX. The lights are twinkling, carols are being sung, and the cookies are baking. And this year, best friends Joel and Jana discover a shocking surprise: as they are organizing the living Nativity, they find a sweet little baby in the manger with a note saying the mother will return...soon. Jana tucks the infant into her arms, and she and Joel make the impulsive decision to take the baby home. Jana is spontaneous, Joel is a planner, but they agree that it’s better to care for this precious bundle for the holidays, in hopes that the mother really will come back by New Year’s. As the days pass, the pair begins to fall in love with the child and they’re also forced to face facts: their relationship goes far deeper than friendship. As the spirit of Christmas—and the magic of Twilight, TX—takes over, this unlikely couple must open up to the feelings they’ve been hiding from each other all along.

Lead like Christ
Lead like Christ

Author: A.W. Tozer

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1493431684

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What Does Christ-Centered Leadership Look Like? As a Christian, does your leadership approach look any different from that of those who don't follow Christ? Throughout the Bible, God shows us what leadership looks in His kingdom, and sometimes it can seem upside-down. The first shall be last. The master shall be the servant. But how can we apply these counterintuitive truths in our world today? Rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of management, Lead like Christ uses the book of Titus to take a close look at what biblical leadership entails. Using Paul's instructions to his young ministry partner as a guide, Tozer takes us through themes of grace, servanthood, spiritual boldness, and humility toward the Word of God. This foundation will lead to powerful, long-lasting change in both your own leadership role today as well as in God's eternal kingdom.

Second Chance
Second Chance

Author: Zbigniew Brzezinski

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2008-07-31

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0786721863

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America's most distinguished commentator on foreign policy, former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, offers a reasoned but unsparing assessment of the last three presidential administrations' foreign policy. Though spanning less than two decades, these administrations cover a vitally important turning point in world history: the period in which the United States, having emerged from the Cold War with unprecedented power and prestige, managed to squander both in a remarkably short time. This is a tale of decline: from the competent but conventional thinking of the first Bush administration, to the well-intentioned self-indulgence of the Clinton administration, to the mortgaging of America's future by the "suicidal statecraft" of the second Bush administration. Brzezinski concludes with a chapter on how America can regain its lost prestige. This scholarly yet highly opinionated book is sure to be both controversial and influential.

Loving: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy (Unleashed Romance, Book 10)
Loving: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy (Unleashed Romance, Book 10)

Author: Kylie Gilmore

Publisher: Extra Fancy Books

Published: 2022-11-09

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1646580389

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Drew and Audrey’s story! Audrey I worshiped Drew Robinson as a kid. But then I grew up. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. He doesn’t see me as anything but his little sister’s best friend. He certainly didn’t take me seriously when I shared from the heart. So humiliating. Drew Robinson was the beginning and end of my belief in soul mates. I have to move on. Drew Soul mates. Forever love. A fairy tale. Except now, with Audrey, I want to believe. I just hope it’s not too late. This romantic comedy stands alone with a swoonworthy happy-ever-after! No cliffhangers. Unleashed Romance Series Fetching (Book 1) Dashing (Book 2) Sporting (Book 3) Toying (Book 4) Blazing (Book 5) Chasing (Book 6) Daring (Book 7) Leading (Book 8) Racing (Book 9) Loving (Book 10)

Angels and Demons
Angels and Demons

Author: Peter Kreeft

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1681490382

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In response to actual questions many people have asked him about angels and demons, well-known author and philosophy professor Peter Kreeft separates fact from fantasy and myth from reality as he answers 100 common questions about these spiritual beings. Based on a very popular college course he teaches on this subject, this book responds to the incredible amount of interest in angelic beings and attempts to clear up some of the misinformation abounding in the numerous books today on what we know about these mysterious spirits. Drawing on the Bible, traditional Church teaching and St. Thomas Aquinas, Kreeft gives straight, clear answers to the perennial and philosophical questions asked about angels and demons throughout time. In his typical lucid, profound and sometimes humorous style, Kreeft answers such questions as ""What are angels made of?"", ""How do angels communicate with God?"", ""How do angels communicate with us?"", ""Do demons, or devils, or evil spirits really exist?"" and many more. Includes angel art.

The Freedom of Second Chances
The Freedom of Second Chances

Author: Joe Vasicek

Publisher: Joe Vasicek

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13:

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Clones were meant to be obedient, but to what? Or to whom? Two sister-clones, torn apart by the rigid expectations of their interstellar society. One rebels, while the other conforms. But when they reunite on a desolate planet, their conflicting beliefs ignite a fierce debate over the nature of freedom, the value of human life, and whether duty to family endures after that family has fallen apart.

Women of Courage
Women of Courage

Author: (in)courage

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1535965452

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Whether you’re trying something new, enduring the grind of the everyday, or facing something you never imagined would come your way, life can be overwhelming and sometimes even scary. When that happens, how do you live brave? How do you learn to become a woman of courage? Who do you turn to as examples or mentors? This warm, honest, and encouraging devotional features women from the Bible who lived courageously despite unusual, difficult, or even frightening circumstances. From women who were called to step into leadership roles, to women who had to rely on God’s daily provision for their needs, these heroes of the Bible show you exactly how to lean into the strength of the Lord when your own isn’t enough. Featuring 40 brave women—some well-known (like Ruth, Elizabeth, Mary, and Martha) and some lesser-known (such as Shiprah, Puah, Lois, and Eunice)—this devotional will walk with you through the hardest days and leave you with the courage you need to lead, to love, to trust, and to turn to God in every situation. Each reading begins with a passage of Scripture, then dives into a woman’s story with detail and depth that illustrates exactly how much she was loved and cared for by God. It ends with an encouragement to apply the day’s lesson in your own life and a personal prayer that gets right to the heart of the matter and the heart of God. Prepare to be inspired and moved closer to the God who gives you strength and courage by spending time with some incredible women in His Word.

Analyzing Christmas in Film
Analyzing Christmas in Film

Author: Lauren Rosewarne

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2017-12-06

Total Pages: 559

ISBN-13: 1498541828

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Film plays a vital role in the celebration of Christmas. For decades, it has taught audiences about what the celebration of the season looks like – from the decorations to the costumes and to the expected snowy weather – as well as mirrors our own festivities back to us. Films like It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone have come to play key roles in real-life domestic celebrations: watching such titles has become, for many families, every bit as important as tree-trimming and leaving cookies out for Santa. These films have exported the American take on the holiday far and wide and helped us conjure an image of the perfect holiday. Rather than settling the ‘what is a Christmas film?’ debate – indeed, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are discussed within – Analyzing Christmas in Film: Santa to the Supernatural focuses on the how Christmas is presented on the deluge of occasions when it appears. While most Christmas films are secular, religion makes many cameos, appearing through Nativity references, storylines involving spiritual rebirth, the framing of Santa as a Christ-like figure and the all-importance of family, be it the Holy family or just those gathered around the dining table. Also explored are popular narratives involving battles with stress and melancholy, single parents and Christmas martyrs, visits from ghosts and angels, big cities and small towns, break-ups and make-ups and the ticking clock of mortality. Nearly 1000 films are analyzed in this volume to determine what the portrayal of Christmas reveals about culture, society and faith as well as sex roles, consumerism, aesthetics and aspiration.

Silencing Eve
Silencing Eve

Author: Iris Johansen

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1250020018

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Silencing Eve is a New York Times bestselling Eve Duncan novel from beloved thriller author Iris Johansen. When it comes to Eve Duncan, never say never ... "Iris Johansen expertly ratchets up the suspense as the action builds to a riveting conclusion." —Publishers Weekly Is she dead or alive? That is the question on everybody's lips. Eve appears to have been killed—that's what everyone attending her funeral thinks, at least. But not even some of her top-brass colleagues know for sure whether her death is a hoax—a way to ensnare her brutal captor, Jim Doane, once or for all. But even if Eve really is still alive, how much longer can this charade continue before she falls into even greater danger? CIA agent Catherine Ling will waste no time trying to find out. Years ago, Eve risked everything to help Catherine find her missing son. Now Catherine, along with Eve's beloved Joe Quinn and Jane MacGuire, will go to the ends of the earth to save her...