Resilience isn’t about returning to who you were before; it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be after you’ve been knocked down. Sharing her personal experiences and biblical wisdom, a gifted writer shows how you can lament, learn to stand again, and ultimately rebuild a beautiful life.

A Roadmap for Coming Back Stronger After Life’s Hardest Falls
· How to lament, learn to stand again, and ultimately rebuild a beautiful life
· Helps you understand how you grow and change as a result of life’s challenges and disappointments
· A hopeful, encouraging, and energizing book for the hurting

There’s no such thing as bouncing back. Whether that sentence made you frown in disagreement or sigh with relief that someone finally gets it, this book is for you. There’s a lot of talk about resilience these days, but true resilience isn’t just maintaining a positive attitude in the face of obstacles or returning to where you were before some difficulty or trauma occurred. It’s a lifelong practice of falling, learning, and rising again with each new challenge. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.

With deeply personal stories and biblical reflections, Charaia Rush guides you through a process of building resilience through the cycles of failure, faith, and transformation. She shows you how to
· face your fears
· own your story–yes, even the hard parts
· release relationships, roles, or mindsets that no longer serve you
· reclaim your intrinsic worth apart from achievements or approval
· redefine success
· trust the process
· hold on to hope even when the future feels uncertain
· and more

Firmly grounded in God’s promises, this practical and hopeful book offers a road map for rising again after life’s hardest falls–while finding purpose in the process.

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The under-told legacy of indentured servitude runs through the blood of countless descendants in the diaspora. In this deeply felt collection of essays, Andrea Gunraj explores the impact of her family’s history on her sense of self.

Andrea Gunraj delves into the under-told legacy of indentured labour and its lasting impacts on descendants across diasporas, from the Caribbean and Latin America to Canada, the United States, and beyond. She captures the complexities of belonging and the challenges of navigating dichotomies. Through the concept of “go-betweenness,” Gunraj illustrates her path from the intersections of race, class, and identity to a broader understanding of colonial histories.

A gripping read that weaves memoir with history and cultural criticism, Go-Between Girl is both accessible and profound, intimate and political. Gunraj invites readers  to reconsider their narratives about work, love, and heritage. Her essays are a touching testament to the enduring quest for justice, offering a powerful contribution to contemporary conversations on race, feminism, and the unfinished legacies of colonialism.

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Take Notes alongside Scripture with this ESV Journaling Study Bible Featuring 12,000 In-Depth Study Notes.

The  ESV Journaling Study Bible pairs the content of a robust study Bible with extra-large, 2-inch margins that are perfect for writing observations, prayers, and more as you study God’s Word. Featuring more than 12,000 study notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible, this journaling Bible also includes nearly 900 special facts, 120 Bible character profiles, 10 topical articles, a glossary of key terms, more than 80 maps and illustrations, and 80,000 cross-references. These and many other features make it the most comprehensive and content-rich journaling Bible available today.

• Perfect for Journaling: 2-inch ruled margins are ideal for taking notes during a sermon, recording prayers and praises, or illustrating alongside Scripture
• 12,000 Study Notes: Accessible study notes on every page help readers dive deeper into Scripture’s meaning and application
• Robust Bible Resources: Includes 80,000 cross-references, 80+ maps and illustrations, 10 topical articles, 120 Bible character profiles, and more
• Easy-to-read Layout: Double column format with 7.5-point type

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Don’t Try to Pray Like Her will fill you with confidence that God wants to hear your prayers, no matter how you pray.

What if you could actually enjoy praying?

Believers know praying is a commandment and not just a good idea but being told to pray doesn’t automatically birth a love for prayer in anyone.

We know we should pray, but precious few of us enjoy a healthy prayer life. If we manage to squeeze prayer time into our busy lives, we often end up feeling like our efforts are wasted and fruitless because we aren’t doing it right.

Author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson knows how it feels to be stuck in a hit-or-miss prayer life while longing for a deeper connection with God. Shellie helps believers move past this common struggle so they can enjoy the life-transforming gift of prayer.

Don’t Try to Pray Like Her: Fifteen Simple Habits to Enjoy a Realer, Richer Prayer Life is packed with Southern charm, humor, and fifteen prayer habits drawn from Shellie’s own experience. They’re each built around a short story and a practical prayer support that will help you learn to enjoy lingering in God’s presence.

Scripturally anchored and perfect for personal reading or small groups, Don’t Try to Pray Like Her will reshape how you experience God in prayer, one real conversation at a time.

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You might not need a new plan; you need a new perspective.

This book will help you understand how to gain spiritual perspective even in times of chaos and uncertainty.

In Perspective, prophetic leader Chuck D. Pierce shares a powerful invitation: step into heaven’s vantage point and discover how God sees you, your future, and the world around you. Drawing from personal encounters, decades of prophetic ministry, and biblical revelation, Pierce helps you uncover blind spots, break generational iniquities, and gain clarity in times of great shaking.

This book isn’t just about prediction—it’s about preparation. You will learn how to:

• See through the lens of God’s Word and Spirit.
• Discern what’s ahead for America and the global church.
• Hear the Lord’s voice amid conflict as well as dreams and visitations.
• Align your identity, inheritance, and timing with God’s kingdom purposes.
• Move confidently into the next season—beyond 2026.

Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or prophetic timelines, Perspective will empower you to look again—this time with spiritual clarity—and walk forward in faith, wholeness, and victory.

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When the tide of hidden truths and an unsteady body collide, one woman’s search for home becomes a journey of reclamation, resilience, and the enduring power of forgiveness.

What do you do when the foundations of your life—family, identity, and health—begin to crack beneath your feet? In Unfixed, Kimberly takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the uncharted waters of family secrets, chronic illness, and the relentless search for truth and forgiveness.

When Warner’s seemingly stable world begins to unravel, she discovers that her father—a figure both present and painfully absent—harbors a long-buried secret. This revelation propels her into an emotional labyrinth of discovery, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and redefine the meaning of home, family, and self.

Set against the backdrop of Warner’s battle with an elusive and debilitating illness, Unfixed is a deeply intimate exploration of resilience and vulnerability. Warner masterfully weaves together threads of personal struggle and universal themes, painting a portrait of a life in flux that will resonate with anyone who has ever sought clarity in chaos.

At its heart, Unfixed is a story of reckoning—not only with the haunting specter of a lost father but also with the body’s betrayal and the limits of medical certainty. With the lyricism of Dani Shapiro’s Inheritance and the rich emotional depth of Where the Crawdads Sing, Warner crafts a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly moving.

Through luminous prose and unflinching honesty, Unfixed reveals the beauty and heartbreak of uncovering truths that were never meant to be found. It is a celebration of the human spirit’s capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of the unknown, offering readers a poignant reminder that even in the most unfixed of lives, there is room for hope, connection, and self-discovery.

Perfect for readers who find solace in stories of resilience and transformation, Unfixed invites you to walk alongside Warner on a journey of uncovering, unraveling, and ultimately rebuilding.

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Popular podcaster and Bible teacher guides women through an in-depth study of Old Testament women who heard from God and used their voices to impact his kingdom, encouraging and empowering you to recognize God’s voice and step into the ways God wants to use you today.

How to Listen Closely, Speak Boldly, and Bring God’s Light into an Increasingly Dark World

• In-depth study of Old Testament women who heard from God and used their voices to impact his kingdom
• Learn to recognize God’s voice and step into the ways God wants to use you today

In our noisy world, we struggle to hear God’s still, small voice. And when we think we do hear it, we have lots of questions.

• How do I tell the difference between the voice of God, my own voice, and the voice of the enemy?
• How can I be confident in what God is telling me to do?
• How can I share what God is teaching me when I don’t always feel like my voice is valued because I’m a woman.

Drawing upon stories of biblical women who heard God’s voice and shared His messages, this book will empower you to listen closely, speak boldly, and bring God’s light into an increasingly dark world. As you explore the impact of these women (including some you may have never heard of), you will:

• Gain an appreciation of how God spoke to women of the past (and speaks to women of today).
• Uncover the fascinating historical and cultural context of biblical women.
• Learn how to apply ancient principles and truths to our modern context.
• Experience renewed confidence in your relationship with God as you learn to hear His voice and share His Word with others.

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What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made political history and changed our assumptions of what a global leader can be.

When Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister at age thirty-seven, the world took notice. But it was her compassionate yet powerful response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, resulting in swift and sweeping gun control laws, that demonstrated her remarkable leadership. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges—a volcanic eruption, a major biosecurity incursion, and a global pandemic—while advancing visionary new polices to address climate change, reduce child poverty, and secure historic international trade deals. She did all this while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

Ardern exemplifies a new kind of leadership—proving that leaders can be caring, empathetic, and effective. She has become a global icon, and now she is ready to share her story, from the struggles to the surprises, including for the first time the full details of her decision to step down during her sixth year as Prime Minister.

Through her personal experiences and reflections, Jacinda is a model for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or has aspired to lead with compassion, conviction, and courage. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir; it’s an insight into how it feels to lead, ultimately asking: What if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

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The influential pastor and author of The Skeletons in God’s Closet invites those trapped in doubt, shame, or disappointment to discover afresh the life-transforming truth that God is always looking out for you.

Have you ever wondered if God is on your side? If he’s really for you?

It’s easy to answer “Yes!” when life is going well. It’s harder to believe when your marriage is imploding, your child is in the hospital, or a close friend betrays you.

Respected pastor and author Joshua Ryan Butler invites you to discover that, even when God feels like an aloof observer of your pain, he is right beside you, shielding and guiding you in ways you can’t imagine.

This book is for those haunted by a nagging sense that God is indifferent or disappointed in them. Tracing key moments in the life of Jesus from the gospel of John, Butler helps us see:

• How God is present even when he seems silent
• Why God’s love is not deterred by doubt or sin
• How to experience Jesus in a fresh way
• How to overcome guilt, insecurity, and shame

Butler helps us see that our greatest comfort is not what we’ve done to win God’s love, but all that God’s love has done to win us. There is no truth more transforming than this: God is on your side.

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Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) is a viral stand-up star, an NAACP Image Award–winning comedian, the founder of KevOnStage Studios, a New York Times bestselling author, and a superstar on social media. But his path to success wasn’t always smooth. As a kid, Kevin noticed something useful: If he made people laugh, the grown-ups would let him stay up late. In church plays, his commitment to the role of Goliath led to a busted lip, and the audience couldn’t get enough. He dreamed of becoming a performer, of finding that big break that would launch him into the bright lights of pop culture fame. But as he soon found, the road to the life we want is longer, weirder, more embarrassing, and more entertaining than we think it will be.

In Successful Failure, the comedian recounts hilarious stories and sincere insight from his adventures (and misadventures) trying to make it in life. From performing under an alias to avoid getting fired from his suit-and-tie day job to breaking a chair onstage and quitting stand-up for six months, from pooping his pants on a bus next to his future wife to starting a clothing line called Dreams Don’t Die (they sure do if the merch doesn’t sell), Kevin reminds readers that while we might not be The Rock, Warren Buffett, or Kevin Hart, we’re all out here trying, and that’s okay.

Laugh-out-loud in one moment and perceptive in the next, Successful Failure is a wild ride from one of America’s funniest comics and a sendup of our ideals around hustle culture and success.

Read Marriage Be Hard by Kevin & Melissa Fredericks!

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