Believing In You

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Are you truly willing to risk everything? In Believing Jesus, Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. The disciples didn’t have much of a road map after Jesus ascended to heaven, but God’s grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world. As a regular speaker on the Women of Faith® tour, Lisa has earned a reputation as a true theological scholar and hilarious storyteller—not necessarily in that order! Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado calls Lisa one of the “best Bible tour guides around.” Believing Jesus will highlight both of Lisa’s strengths as she tackles every chapter of the Book of Acts with biblical wisdom and modern wit. Lisa keeps it real, telling stories on herself and pointing readers back to Jesus, the only one who can truly lead.

The Believing Brain is bestselling author Michael Shermer's comprehensive and provocative theory on how beliefs are born, formed, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished. In this work synthesizing thirty years of research, psychologist, historian of science, and the world's best-known skeptic Michael Shermer upends the traditional thinking about how humans form beliefs about the world. Simply put, beliefs come first and explanations for beliefs follow. The brain, Shermer argues, is a belief engine. From sensory data flowing in through the senses, the brain naturally begins to look for and find patterns, and then infuses those patterns with meaning. Our brains connect the dots of our world into meaningful patterns that explain why things happen, and these patterns become beliefs. Once beliefs are formed the brain begins to look for and find confirmatory evidence in support of those beliefs, which accelerates the process of reinforcing them, and round and round the process goes in a positive-feedback loop of belief confirmation. Shermer outlines the numerous cognitive tools our brains engage to reinforce our beliefs as truths. Interlaced with his theory of belief, Shermer provides countless real-world examples of how this process operates, from politics, economics, and religion to conspiracy theories, the supernatural, and the paranormal. Ultimately, he demonstrates why science is the best tool ever devised to determine whether or not a belief matches reality.

The Truman Parable follows the example of Jesus by using a modern-day parable to communicate the truth. THE STORY… Clark is intellectual, logical, and a hardened cynic. He has no time for superficial people that focus on feelings and happiness. Clark lives his life according to the facts. But has he been deceived? Is the world that he lives in really as bleak and grey as it seems? Is there no hope for a better future? Clark’s perception of life is deeply challenged as he struggles with how to discern between truth and illusion. Through a riveting story and a biblical explanation, David reveals the tragedy of a global deception that has millions of Christians living a life without a revelation of true spiritual authority. Get ready for an explosive declaration of an exciting spiritual reality which can be yours TODAY! WHY CHRISTIANITY IS SO MUCH MORE Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a world that is grey and boring? Do you struggle to see yourself as a son or daughter of the living God? Many believers feel like there is something more to experience in their Christian journey, and they are right. We have subtly drifted away from the truth of God’s original intention for mankind to walk in spiritual authority. The good news is that Father has so much more in store for you. Imagine what it would be like to experience a relationship of deep affection with God as a member of His family! David McCracken invites you to join him on this journey of revelation and wonder as you discover your place in God’s kingdom. •Develop the spiritual authority that is rightfully yours •Reclaim your divine inheritance •Grow in intimacy with your Father •Discover God’s original purpose for humanity •Breakthrough from the mundane to the miraculous ENDORSEMENTS “What a glorious, creative and triumphant work by our dear friend David McCracken! He has a rare ability to help us see the unseen, painting pictures through words that become handles of hope to hold onto.” Darlene Zschech, Hope Unlimited Church “I recommend this book to anyone who wants to break out of just ‘coping’ with life and step into the abundant life that Jesus came to restore!” Russell Evans, Global Senior Pastor, Planetshakers “The entire parable is riveting reading and David’s application is purely inspirational and transformative... you will read the Bible enriched, stand up empowered and start ‘seeing’ your life in brighter shades of brilliance after The Truman Parable!” DJ McPhail, Global Leader, Liberty Church "In this powerful allegory, David shows the discovery of coming to the realisation that your “yesterday” was the illusion and that biblical sonship is the truth. Rick Godwin, Summit Christian Center

Let your heart be warmed as the oil of T.D. Jakes' teaching flows from your mind to your spirit. The balm in this book will soothe all manner of traumas, tragedies, and disappointments. For the single parent and the battered wife, for the abused girl and the insecure woman, there is a cure for the crisis! In this soft word for the sensitive ear, there is a deep cleansing for those inaccessible areas of the feminine heart. This book will help to fight back the infections of life. Woman, Thou Art Loosed! will break the bands off the neck of every woman who dares to read it!

How do you make a long-distance relationship last? Don't fall for your brother's best friend. While on deployment, Jake Murphy takes to online dating hoping to find someone to share forever with back home. His connection with a beautiful kindergarten teacher is everything he was looking for. That is, until he realizes she's his best friend's sister. After being dumped by her high school sweetheart, Ivy Brooks gets pushed into online dating by her well-meaning friends. Despite her reluctance, she hits it off with a handsome Marine. Too bad her brother would never be cool with her dating one of his friends ... especially after what happened last time. Jake and Ivy know they shouldn't keep talking, but late-night flirting and inside jokes leave them both glued to their phones. Their secret is bound to come out sooner or later. Will their love survive the fallout? If you like captivating chemistry, realistic military romance, and loyal friendships, then you'll love this unputdownable series by Jess Mastorakos. Believing in You is a clean romance set in the world of The San Diego Marines. Each book can be read as a standalone. Check out the rest of the series: Prequel: Forever with You - Vince & Sara (get it free at jessmastorakos.com) Back to You - Spencer & Ellie Away from You - Matt & Olivia Christmas with You - Cooper & Angie Believing in You - Jake & Ivy Memories of You - Brooks & Cat (Available for Pre-Order)

Caught between the beauty of his grandchildren and grief over a friend's death, Frank Schaeffer finds himself simultaneously believing and not believing in God--an atheist who prays. Schaeffer wrestles with faith and disbelief, sharing his innermost thoughts. He writes as an imperfect son, husband and grandfather whose love for his family, art and life trumps the ugly theologies of an angry God and the atheist vision of a cold, meaningless universe.