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Photographer Christina Bynum Breaux is able to capture a child’s playful heart through the lens of her camera. By pairing her photo collection of adorable children, caught in charming and precocious acts, with an encouraging storyline, readers can’t help but smile with every turn of the page.

This devotional shows readers that God’s grace is immensely more than a doctrine. They’ll discover why it’s all right to give up on themselves and their efforts, who they are in Christ, how to relax and delight in Jesus’ love and friendship, and how much He can do through them.

Have you ever wondered why it’s important that Jesus didn’t just die on the cross but also rose again? RISEN answers your questions and offers faith-filled meditations on the resurrection, taking these ancient truths and applying them to contemporary life. Steven Mathewson shows not only why Jesus had to die but why his resurrection was necessary and how our lives change when we understand and embrace this essential truth of the Christian faith.

WHEN JESUS WEPT unfolds the turbulent times in Judea during Jesus' ministry, centering on the friendship between Jesus and Lazarus. With rich insights from vineyard owners and vine dressers, the Thoenes explore the metaphor of Jesus as the True Vine, harvesting the ancient secrets found in the Old Testament.

GOD GAVE US EASTER is the latest in the God Gave Us series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies. Easter has come to the Arctic Circle, but Little Cub has some questions. Why do we celebrate Easter? Why did Jesus come? Why did he have to die? Papa lovingly explains the meaning of this very special holiday in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.

Susan Spencer-Wendel’s UNTIL I SAY GOOD-BYE is a moving and inspirational memoir by a woman who makes the most of her final days after discovering she has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Co-written with Bret Witter, the book is Spencer-Wendel’s account of living a full life with humor, courage and love, but also accepting death with grace and dignity.

Bodyguard Sean Meyer has woken from a gunshot-induced coma with his memory in tatters. When an ambitious robbery explodes into a deadly hostage situation, the motive may be far more complex than simple greed. Somebody has a major score to settle, and Sean is part of the reason. Only trouble is, he doesn’t remember why. And when his former lover, Charlie Fox, finds herself facing a nightmare from her own past, she realizes she can’t rely on Sean to watch her back.

Do you long for more of God's presence? Do you ache to see Him at work in your life? Do you desire His peace and rest? Renowned worship leader Darlene Zschech invites you to gather with her around the Word of God. Born out of her own yearnings that she poured onto the pages of journals, these meditations and Scriptures reveal Jesus and speak of His finished work --- how He tenderly cares for you and wants you to know Him.

BREAD & WINE is a collection of essays about family relationships, friendships, and the meals that bring us together. Written by writer and blogger Shauna Niequist, this is a funny, honest and vulnerable spiritual memoir about our life around the table --- the celebrations, traditions and experiences that we share, and the ways God teaches and nourishes us as we nourish the people around us.

COUPLES OF THE BIBLE offers a 52-week overview of Scripture as seen through the tragedies and triumphs of biblical couples. Whatever your season of marriage, this book will draw you closer to God and strengthen your relationship with your spouse. You will discover that God can use couples --- like you --- powerfully in His redemptive work.