True Devotion

How does an artist accomplish such an achievement, connecting deeply with an audience never met? In this groundbreaking book, one of our culture's beloved artists offers a detailed account of her own creative process, inspirations, and unexpected connections. Patti Smith first presents an original and beautifully crafted tale of obsession - a young skater who lives for her art, a possessive collector who ruthlessly seeks his prize, a relationship forged of need both craven and exalted. She then takes us on a second journey, exploring the sources of her story.

Sergeant Leif a’Hope Hollow is the first of his people to earn the coveted title. He never knew how soon he and his fellow raiders would have to prove themselves on the field of battle. After the failed coup to oust the emperor, the Novacks do not fade quietly into the background. They continue a low-grade insurgency, but in doing so, they open the door to other players that bring the entire empire to the brink of destruction. Sergeant a’Hope Hollow must lead a ragtag group of fellow non-humans in an attempt to avert a catastrophe that can wipe out humans forever.

"Nominal Christianity lacks the spiritual reality and vitality of biblical faith." - A.W. Tozer Is your heart burning to recover authentic Christianity? In Authentic Christianity, Ruth Conlon issues a passionate call for radical discipleship and wholehearted devotion to Christ in the pattern of Scripture. With scholarly insight and accessible wisdom, she explores biblical warnings against compromised, worldly Christianity void of spiritual vigour and intimacy with God. Blending solid exegesis with church history and rousing spiritual commentary, Conlon lays out the contours of genuine faith...

In her midforties and settled into the responsibilities and routines of adulthood, Dani Shapiro found herself with more questions than answers. Was this all life was - a hodgepodge of errands, dinner dates, e-mails, meetings, to-do lists? What did it all mean? Having grown up in a deeply religious and traditional family, Shapiro had no personal sense of faith, despite repeated attempts to create a connection to something greater.

In this plugged-in world, the lines between childhood and adulthood have become blurred, and kids are exposed to hate, division, injustice, and negative emotions earlier than ever. Knowing where to find truth and positive environments can be confusing. Jesus gave us something long ago, though, that helps us remain grounded and steady in the face of all that's broken in our world: hope.

Prussia, 1836: Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature—she would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity...until she meets Thea. The Nussbaums are Old Lutherans, bound by God's law and at odds with their king's order for reform. Forced to flee religious persecution, the families of Kay board a crowded, disease-riddled ship bound for the new colony of South Australia.

As Bozek and Ranamayve go their separate ways, they each must hold onto the glimmer of hope that their Devotion will hold true. As they journey to join his ogre tribe, Bozek and his elf friend Garik encounter hardships, unlike anything they have endured before. While Ranamayve attempts to convince the complacent elves to join forces with other races against Emperor Charr’s tyranny, she struggles with her grief and loneliness - hoping Bozek will soon return victorious.

Finley Cooper is tired of waiting for his destined mate to be ready to claim him. In deference to human laws, he's already agreed to wait until he's 18. But now his birthday has come and gone-and his mate has a new set of excuses. Finley doesn't understand it any more than his wolf does, and he's beginning to wonder if fate made a mistake.

Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus unpacks the often-overlooked struggles of pastors, diving deep into the emotional, mental, and spiritual toll of ministry. In a role where expectations are sky-high and the demands relentless, many pastors fall into the trap of trying to be superheroes, pushing themselves to the breaking point to meet the needs of their congregations—forgetting their primary calling to be shepherds who model Christ’s love and grace. This powerful book invites pastors to pause and reflect on the true cost of their devotion, asking why they sometimes give more to their ...

Do you know someone who could use some encouragement? Perhaps that someone is you. When God Makes Lemonade comes from the lives of everyday folk - a collection of stories about people like you who have discovered unexpected sweetness in the midst of sour circumstances. Some of these real-life stories are laugh-out-loud funny, others are sobering, and more than a few will have you reaching for a tissue. But these true stories all have one thing in common: hope.

Hanne is nearly 15, and the domestic world of womanhood is quickly closing in on her. A child of nature, she yearns instead for the rush of the river, the wind dancing around her. Hanne finds little comfort in the local girls, and friendship doesn't come easily, until she meets Thea and she finds in her a kindred spirit and finally, acceptance. Hanne's family are Old Lutherans, and in her small village hushed worship is done secretly—this is a community under threat.

Are you tired of worship that feels hollow, disconnected, or simply going through the motions? Does your heart crave a deeper, more authentic experience of faith—one that truly reflects the heart of Jesus? Worship without Love is the revolutionary guide that challenges everything you thought you knew about devotion. Discover the missing ingredient that transforms empty rituals into a powerful expression of genuine faith. This book reveals the profound truth: worship without love is incomplete, but love brings it to life. In a world where religious practices can become routine, it's easy ...

God gave humanity the ultimate gift thousands of years ago to show his love to us. We can never give that great a gift. While our gifts may seem to pale in comparison, a heartfelt gift stands the test of time. When we focus on the true meaning of giving and receiving, we prepare our hearts to focus on the ultimate gift..the baby in the manger, our Savior, Jesus Christ. This insightful and heartfelt devotional includes daily reflections on the scripture highlighted by stories of the Christmas and Advent season. Through the eyes of the contributing writers you are invited to see beyond the ...

Ella is flat broke: wasting away on bodega coffee, barely making rent, seducing the occasional strange man who might buy her dinner. Unexpectedly, an Upper East Side couple named Lonnie and James rescue her from her empty bank account, offering her a job as a nanny and ushering her into their moneyed world. Ella’s days are now spent tending to the baby in their elegant brownstone or on extravagant excursions with the family. Both women are just 26 - but unlike Ella, Lonnie has a doting husband and son, unmistakable artistic talent, and old family money.

In a frenetic seven-year spell at the outset of his senior managerial career, Mickey Harte led Tyrone to four Ulster Championships and three All-Irelands. It was a run that shifted football’s balance of power, changed the way the game would be played for more than a generation and cemented his reputation as one of the most transformative figures in GAA history. Then, in January 2011, the visitation of a shocking tragedy changed everything: Mickey’s daughter, Michaela, was murdered while on honeymoon in Mauritius.

Christian Music agent Kellen Rossiter has everything he ever wanted: A-list clients from coast to coast, a loving wife who honors and respects him, and a faith life that's never wavered - until now. Juliet Rossiter has the perfect life: a rewarding schedule serving the underprivileged, a husband who loves her as Christ loved the church, and a blessed future as a mother - at least that's what she thinks.

If you're reading this, I can guess that you've either lived or worked with dogs. We don't call them man's best friend for nothing. Since the very dawn of civilization, man has shared his life with our canine friends. This is the complete five-book series, a collection of 60 true stories that we hope illustrate just why life is always enhanced by having a dog around.

From the Editors of True Story and True Confessions Magazines Have you ever loved someone so much, it hurt? Would you do anything for them? Through the good times and the bad times, the women in these stories stand by their loved ones. Faced with terrible tragedies, trials, and tribulations, this collection explores how women manage to keep going when it seems the world is up against them. In A Dying Man Broke My Heart, Noel Watson meets Gabriel Carmichael on a chance run in…literally. After accidentally bumping into one another on campus, Noel is smitten by Gabe, a teacher’s assistant ...

Carlo and Margherita: a happily married couple in their mid-thirties. They are in love, but they also harbour desires that stray beyond the confines of their bedroom: Carlo longs for the quiet beauty of one of his students, Sofia; Margherita fantasises about her physiotherapist, Andrea. Love, with its unassuming power, ultimately pulls them from the brink, but after eight years of repressed desires and the birth of a son, when the past resurfaces in the form of books sent anonymously, will love be enough to save them?

Discover the Transformative Power of True Worship Are you ready to revolutionize your spiritual life? Dive into "Worship Matters: The Ultimate Guide to Deepening Your Connection with the One True God" – now available as an immersive audiobook experience on Audible. Narrated with passion and clarity, this audiobook is your personal guide to unlocking the secrets of authentic worship. As you listen, you'll feel the presence of God drawing nearer, transforming your everyday moments into sacred encounters.