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Read Heidi Barr's fascinating story of death--then life--in What I Saw in Heaven. Get it for 30% off + free US shipping from Baker Book House!

https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553600

"What teenagers need is a relationship with Jesus that changes not just ninety minutes of their week but 100 percent of their lives. To unwrap young people’s full potential, maybe it’s time we reorient our focus to one game-changing gift: character." -Faith Beyond Youth Group, by the team at Fuller Youth Institute.

In How Teens Win, Jon Acuff, along with daughters L.E. and McRae, give teens a map to uncover their potential, possibility, and future. Enter for a chance to win a copy!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209351103-how-teens-win

How will you testify about the good news of God's grace?
Acts 20:24 NIV

We love helping readers find new books! If you enjoyed What Every Christian Should Know by Dr. Robert Jeffress, give Truth Changes Everything by Dr. Jeff Myers a try!

"Overfunctioning isn’t just overdoing. It’s also overthinking and overfeeling for others in a way that interferes with their self-efficacy.

When you overfunction, it always leads to someone else underfunctioning. As a leader, despite your good intentions, you may be inhibiting the growth of your team."

Psychology Today recently wrote about Dr. Merry Lin's book, Rebecoming, and how it can help you be a better leader.

Are You an Overfunctioning Leader? How to Tell and Fix It Are you burning yourself out doing tasks that aren't yours? Do you step in too often to "help" your team? Overfunctioning harms you and your people. Learn to spot it, and stop it.

"As leaders, as ministers, God has called us to excel at humility and faithfulness. A lot of times success can lead you in the opposite direction." Hal Donaldson joined the Influence Magazine podcast for a conversation on his latest book, What Really Matters: How to Care for Yourself and Serve a Hurting World.

Serving Others Without Hurting Yourself A conversation with Hal Donaldson

When she was 16, Heidi Barr died--but then came back. Her new book, What I Saw in Heaven, is out now, and she joined BEYOND with Heather Tesch to share her incredible story.

JEWISH GIRL'S INCREDIBLE NDE with JESUS At age 16, Heidi Barr, experienced a tragic horse-riding accident and died. That’s where she met Jesus and saw heaven. Before that she didn't believe in Jes...

How will you share about what God has done in your life?
Jeremiah 9:24 NIV

Sometimes a bright cover is just what you need! Which would you pick--orange, red, or yellow?

Being a pastor's wife can be a uniquely isolating--and challenging--role. The authors of Pastors' Wives Tell All recently joined Jill Savage on the No More Perfect podcast to talk about their experiences, as well as offer ideas for cultivating meaningful connections.

https://jillsavage.org/pastors-wives-208/

In Yonder Come Day, you'll find a riveting story of resilience based on interviews of more than 3,000 formerly enslaved people from across the South that were collected in the 1930s. Jasmine L. Holmes brings history to life in a way you won't be able to forget. Enter for your chance to win a copy!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209351066-yonder-come-day

"Each one of us has been exquisitely made in God's image, but in a deeply personal way that is unique to us. We each get to shine a tiny, wonderful, sacred aspect of God to this world."
We're thrilled that Dr. Merry C. Lin's new book, Rebecoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self, is officially available today!

How will you love others this week?
John 13:35 NIV

We love books, but we can also love sports! If you need a book to read during your breaks from watching the Olympics, try one of these color-coordinated picks!

"Attachment theory explains much of our relationship behavior and can help us sort out even the messiest relationship dynamics. It takes work to cultivate awareness because we must be willing to face the truth of our stories. It is important to remember that the journey can sometimes take a circuitous route, though with God, we are always moving forward." -The Four Relationship Styles, by Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley

"The first spiritual warfare battle we see [in the Bible] is one of deception. So deception remains the primary, most powerful tactic of the evil one. That's why most of our experiences in spiritual warfare will be truth encounters." Steve Dabbs joined Sean McDowell for a powerful conversation about his new book, When Demons Surface.

Demonic Encounters and Spiritual Darkness (w/ Steve Dabbs) Steve Dabbs is a retired senior military chaplain with over 35 years of full-time expertise in pastoral care. Throughout his life and ministry, he has encoun...

Life is full of changes--whether they're ones we choose in our personal lives, or ones we didn't see coming that affect far more than just us. If you're looking for a guide that will equip you to embrace the unknown, listen to God's voice, and much more, enter for your chance to win a copy of Life in Flux!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200713066-life-in-flux

How has the Lord rescued you?
1 Samuel 17:37 NIV

"Why is every woman we know experiencing fatigue on a deep soul level?
What if the guilt cycle we get stuck in about our own exhaustion is a ploy to keep us from figuring out what is truly fatiguing us?
What will happen if we start to look at this from a spiritual, practical, and realistic perspective?
Why are we so tired? How did we get this way? What does God say about it and what will actually help?"
You can read the first chapter of Jess Connolly's Tired of Being Tired today!

http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/book-resources/files/Excerpt_9781540902504.pdf?1703010326

"Dotted throughout the Old and New Testaments, the presence of God was provided as the security of God’s people, for their safety, for their peace, for their comfort, and for the ultimate encouragement that the God of the universe walked right beside them. Throughout the Gospels, we see that, in the presence of Jesus, stories are transformed, people are fed, the dead are raised, storms still, and darkness flees. Rooms shift when we become oriented to the presence of Christ."
-The Emmanuel Promise, Summer Joy Gross

God has a special purpose for singleness, whether it lasts for only a season or your whole life. In A Single Life to Live, you'll discover the diverse experiences of single people in the Bible and how God has good plans for you right where you are. Get the ebook for $3.99!

Looking for a new read this week? If you liked The Men We Need by Brant Hansen Page, try The Five Marks of a Man by Brian Tome!

How can you show hospitality this week?
Hebrews 13:2 NIV

"Over time I have come to realize the importance of preserving authenticity within our family photographs. I want all of us to look back at pictures from the past and see the fullness of who we were as unique individuals.
Each individual contains a full spectrum of personality, and each layer deserves to be honored and preserved in photographs."
-Joy Prouty, Practicing Presence

Did you know that leaving reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, and other sites helps other readers discover books they'd enjoy? We love what reviewer TK had to say about The Enneagram in Marriage!

"She shows helpful levels of growth in marriage and encourages us to look at ourselves and our spouse with understanding and compassion, to do our own work and then to give up ultimate control to God."

"There’s a direct link between how you treat your spouse and how close you are with the Lord. God cares deeply about how you treat your spouse, and hopefully you do as well."
One of the most important things you can do to prepare for marriage is pray! This 7-day prayer guide will show you how.

7 Days of Prayer to Prepare for Marriage The best time to start praying for your marriage is before you say "I do." If you're in a relationship that's leading to marriage, it's a crucial time to begin praying together about your shared life to come. In this 7-day prayer journey, you'll learn how to pray over your coming marriage, pray for....

It's time for another ! Let's take a look at the table of contents from The 10, a recent book about the 10 Commandments from Dr. Robert Jeffress.

Which chapter looks most interesting to you?

How can you thank God for how he has blessed you?
Psalm 16:6 NIV

Whether you're headed to the pool, the beach, or the couch, we've got a great summer read for you. Which of these books will you pick up?