New Releases by Susy Flory

"This is a book that brings Jesus out of the headlines and back into our hearts." --Pastor Josh Burtram and Will Wright, hosts of the Faithful Politics podcast It''s easy to fall into the trap of perceiving God in our own image. We expect Jesus to fit into the molds we create, and we see him through our own biased filters. This skewed vision of our Savior is damaging both to us and to nonbelievers. But how do we remove our cultural and personal blinders in order to see Jesus for who he really was? Tapping into the expertise of nineteen unique, theologically trained voices, Jesus Was illuminates the personality, actions, and character of Jesus as found in the biblical accounts of his life on earth. These concise and insightful reflections help us recognize our misconceptions so that we can clearly see the One we follow, and experience the incredible life and heart changes that come with knowing him fully.

Maybe you have an impossible dream, or even just a still, small voice stirring in your heart. Maybe you are excited, terrified, and just plain confused all at the same time. Could it be that God would call you-ill-equipped as you are-to do something absolutely extraordinary with Him? If so, lean into that call. Because God still does miracles today-in your town, in your life, and in the lives of those you''re called to help. Along the way, He will surround you with the most amazing people to help make His calling a reality. A Place To Belong is the story of just how much God loves teen moms and their little ones, how He''s equipping them to break the cycle of generational poverty, and what He can do through you, if you just say yes. "Over a twenty-year journey of personal and spiritual growth, Lisa discovered God''s faithfulness to provide for her own needs while serving a population desperate to be the best moms possible. Whatever challenge you face, Lisa''s story of Hope House will empower you to say yes to God and watch Him work!" -Elisa Morgan President Emerita, MOPS International, Speaker, Author of twenty-six books including You Are Not Alone Lisa Steven began working with teen moms in 1997 through Teen MOPS and in 2003, she co- founded Hope House Colorado and has served as the founder and executive director ever since. Lisa is also a co-founder of the Colorado Teen Parent Collaborative. A former teen mom, Lisa is committed to empowering teen moms in her community and across the world.

Die bemerkenswert wahre Geschichte von Patrick Barrett, der mit Gottes Hilfe und durch eine Herde Langohren wieder zurück ins Leben fand. "Jahrzehntelang rettete meine Familie vernachlässigte und ausgesetzte Esel. Ich ahnte nicht, dass die Esel eines Tages auch mich retten würden." Patrick Barrett wuchs auf dem Rücken von Eseln auf. In einem irischen Dorf half der Junge seiner Familie, einen Zufluchtsort für Langohren in Not zu betreiben. Patrick, der in der Schule Schwierigkeiten hatte, fühlte sich nur in der Gegenwart dieser knuddeligen Tiere wirklich angenommen. Er wurde zu einem wahren Eselflüsterer. Als Patrick volljährig war, musste er als irischer Soldat in den Krieg im Libanon und im Kosovo. Er kehrte als gebrochener Mann nach Hause zurück und ertränkte die traumatischen Erlebnisse in Alkohol. Er glaubte, nichts könne ihn mehr retten. Aber da hatte er nicht mit den Eseln gerechnet Eine bewegende Lebensgeschichte wider alle Verzweiflung. Sie ist ein Aufruf zur Hoffnung und offenbart die Schönheit Irlands auf ganz besondere Weise.

Susy Flory''s life was a lot like her couch-comfortable, inviting, and safe. Then she discovered the fascinating stories of nine extraordinary women who sacrificed personal comfort and convenience for a cause greater than themselves.Their inspiring and selfless lives challenged Susy to get off her couch and embark on a quest for something more. Fueled by the desire to shape her life with passion, service, and significance, she ventured into unusual and even dangerous places and found herself learning to weld, serving needy children on a secret humanitarian mission to Cuba, and selling her jewelry to fund freshwater wells in Darfur, Sudan. Now, thanks to Rosie, Eleanor, Elizabeth, and Jane, Susy''s life will never be the same.These fascinating accounts will challenge you to examine your own life and inspire you to ask, What can I do to get God''s work done in the world?

"For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside. He had no idea that one day, the donkeys would rescue him. Patrick Barrett grew up on the back of a donkey. In the small village of Liscarroll, he befriended the abandoned and abused donkeys his family cared for in their animal sanctuary. He became a true donkey whisperer -- communicating with them in ways they could understand and teaching himself how to speak in their distinctive calls. But Patrick''s life took an unexpected turn. He shipped out with the Irish Army and encountered unimaginable wartime horrors in Lebanon and Kosovo. In the aftermath, he returned home a broken man, sinking into the depths of PTSD and addictions. He believed nothing could save him -- but he hadn''t counted on God or the donkeys. Sanctuary is the remarkable true story of how faith turned one lost man''s life around with the help of the rescue animals who love him"--Back cover.

"An epic memoir from a man whose life is defined by exploration and innovation, The Sky Below re-creates some of the most unforgettable adventures of our time. From dramatic, high-risk spacewalks to author Scott Parazynski''s death-defying quest to summit Mount Everest--his body ravaged by a career in space--readers will experience the life of an elite athlete, physician, and explorer"--Amazon.com.

Dynamic Leader Helps Women Embrace the Life They Were Created to Live With over seven billion people in the world, it can be difficult for women to believe they were designed for a purpose. That they individually have value, and their life has meaning that goes beyond what they see or have been told to believe. But that''s just the life-changing message Debbie Lindell passionately shares and champions. Every woman, no matter her history, social status, or position in society, was beautifully and magnificently designed by her Creator to live an amazing life. In She Believes, Lindell shares with women the beautiful truth of God''s love for them, empowering them to live out their own unique purpose and bring change to their homes, their workplaces, their communities, and the world. With personal stories and biblical truth, Debbie invites women to trust God''s Word--and discover the incredible, abundant life that he created them to live.

A Moving Story of Redemption and Second Chances Jep Robertson, the youngest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, and his wife, Jessica, open up about their personal trials, their early years together, and the challenges that might have destroyed them both had the grace of God not intervened. Jep describes being molested as a child and his reluctance to tell anyone until only a few years ago, his downward spiral into drug and alcohol abuse, and the eventual intervention of his family. Jessica shares about the difficult failure of her first marriage while still a teenager and the hurt that came along with it, much of it from the church. Her insecurities spun out of control as she wondered whether she would ever be good enough or pretty enough. This book is their love story but, more importantly, their love story for God. “We are desperate to let people know that no matter what you’ve done; no matter what you’ve lived through, you can come out of it. You can be washed clean. You are redeemed."

Originally published: Nashville, Tennessee: Nelson Books, 2014.

An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror. When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center''s North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle''s judgment and not to panic. They were a team. As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you''ll learn: The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith The healing power of telling your own story Praise for Thunder Dog: "Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story." --Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live

Nenhum alarme soou no 78o andar da Torre Norte do World Trade Center e ninguém sabia o que tinha acontecido às 8h46 do dia 11 de setembro de 2001 – uma manhã que teria sido de um dia normal de trabalho para milhares de pessoas. Cego desde o nascimento, Michael também não via nada naquele dia, mas conseguia ouvir os sons de vidro estilhaçado, destroços caindo e pes¬soas aterrorizadas se reunindo em torno dele e de sua cão-guia. No entanto, Roselle permaneceu calma ao seu lado.Naquele momento, Michael escolheu confiar nos julgamentos de sua cachorra e não entrar em pânico. Eles eram uma equipe. Adorável heroína possibilita ao leitor entrar no World Trade Center segundos após o ataque para vivenciar a experiência de um homem cego e de sua amada cão-guia na luta pela sobrevivência.

A number of Christian books have been produced which deconstruct and debunk Dan Brown''s claims in "The Da Vinci Code." However, this resource takes a big step forward using a friendly, encouraging tone as it urges Christians to use the opportunity for culturally relevant evangelism.