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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent attempts at reconciliation.

Create a positive mindset and build a happier life with these 10-minute spiritual reflections for teens and young adults. With all the challenges and hardships we face in our lives and in the world around us, it’s harder than ever to preserve our happiness, faith, confidence, and well-being. Sunny Days Ahead contains 150 devotions and writing prompts for listeners 13 and up to restore inner peace and find more joy in your everyday life.

Covering popular topics ranging from dating and relationships to choosing quality entertainment, managing your money well, and making good decisions for your future, this four-book Wisdom On … audio collection provides useful advice and information for teens 13 and up that helps you navigate the questions and issues you face every day, with Christian content based around the timeless and godly wisdom found in Proverbs.

Quest 52 Student Edition is your way to experience the life and heart of Jesus like never before. Daily readings include a mix of biblical passages from the life of Jesus, fresh insights into his purpose and character, opportunities to engage with others, and practical ways to put what you’ve learned into practice.

Teens are notorious for attitude issues that create struggles for their own lives and those around them. This book teaches that life is a gift, that gratitude is critical, how to deal with days in bite-sized portions, and to trust God through the great days and worst days.

Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.

This book seeks to help teens understand clearly the answer to that question. Dr. Phil Huebner writes from his extensive experience with teens and families as he takes teens back to the facts of Christianity. This book will help teens to understand that their identity can be found in Jesus Christ and the facts of who he is, what he has done, and what he has said. Those facts will provide a sure foundation for life and in turn will bring true feelings of happiness, joy, and peace. Teens who listen to this book will find help in living with certainty and confidence.

Months after the collapse of New America, Petra and Rahm have settled into the routine, boring life they’ve always dreamed of. But when Rahm’s cousins, Jarrod and Joshua Sinclair, enlist their help to stop the Kairos family, they discover a new global threat even more dangerous than Mandrake’s government. Now with the Sinclairs’ aid and assistance from veteran detective Fred Kowalski, Petra and Rahm must travel to Europe to battle a Force more sinister than anything they have ever experienced.

Five teens connected by fate. An age-old battle between good and evil. A war that only the Orphans can end. It was an accident. That was what the authorities said killed Charlie Kim's parents. And in Charlie's mind, that was how it had to be. An accident meant closure. It meant that the driven fifteen-year-old could move on, reassemble his life, and return to pursuing the carefully planned future that he had mapped out for himself. However, when memories of his parents begin to vanish and suspicions arise, calling the accidental nature of their deaths into question, Charlie can't help but ...

Based on the popular S.H.A.P.E. book for adults, this teen version walks through the same process of discovery with students. Written by the bestselling author and pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields, this book will help teenagers understand who they are, how they can serve, and why they serve.

What This Girl Wants: Seeking Heart Teen Series, Book Five With only two months of her junior year remaining, Amber is looking forward to the summer that lies ahead. Assuming she gets accepted to be on staff at Camp Laughing Water, she can imagine it being one of the most thrilling and meaningful summers of her life. But she discovers a lot can happen in a few short weeks, and much of that depends on what she really wants. In the midst of being led by God and looking to Him for direction, she discovers that sometimes difficult choices need to be made. And only she can make them. As her ...

Learn how to hear God’s whisper. Develop a wonderful relationship with God to hear his voice. Over the years as I read the Bible, I understood that individuals that had great relationships with the Lord were favored and heard his voice. I believe this devotional will give you keys to build and maintain an awesome friendship with the Lord to hear him and live an awesome life for the Lord. Hear the lord by reading his word daily. You will be strong because God’s word is strong and it is sharper than a double edged sword.

From singer, model, and YouTube celebrity Natasha Bure, the daughter of Candace Cameron Bure, comes a real, honest conversational audiobook that doesn’t hold back. Everywhere she goes and every video she posts has one basic message: this is real, this is life, and we all go through it. Whether it’s acne, boyfriends, faith, stress, or having fun, Natasha’s view is to simply be honest, simply be real, no matter what you face. Natasha’s real and relatable tone paired with personal notes and stories will help listeners see that living a “real” life is the best life.

Religion is central to the lives of millions of people around the globe. But how did the great religions begin, and what do their followers believe? Religions of the World tells the remarkable story of some of the faiths which have helped to shape the way we live today. Aimed at younger listeners, it introduces the history and scriptures, beliefs and customs of some of humanity’s most enduring religious traditions, and looks at their place in the lives of men, women and children across the world.

Two people in love. Two families in conflict. Can love ever be enough? Greta Mast is enjoying her rumspringa in Akron Ohio when her world shifts on its axis. Amidst the sea of unfamiliar faces, she meets Evan Yoder, a young Amish man she believes, with an unwavering certainty, she is destined to wed. Their connection is electric, their moments together filled with promises of a shared future. However, as they dream of a life together, a shadow from the past looms large and Greta and Evan find themselves at the heart of a family war they had no knowledge of and soon they both face the wrath ...

Young people wonder about answers to life’s big questions: “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, “What happens after I die?”, and others. Some adults don’t know the answers, while others may not want to talk about these topics.

Born with a clubfoot and enduring intense physical and emotional pain because of it, international speaker, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying author Chloe Howard will help you overcome the pain and struggles in your own life, coming alongside you as a friend on your journey to live happy and free. You are enough. You are a daughter of God. And no matter how hard life gets, you don’t have to do it alone.

With Love Letters from the King, Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien encourages you to swipe out of social media and into Scripture. Through 100 biblical devotions, Tarah-Lynn reveals God's heart for you as you wrestle with issues of identity, intimacy, pain, and perseverance. Each devotion includes relatable entries sharing the struggles of young women; prayer prompts to continue your conversation with God; Scripture meditations to dig deeper; and biblical affirmations to carry into your day.

It's all here! Everything you need to go to Heaven, your true home. Read this book and discover for yourself the four key steps followed by everyone that we now know is in Heaven, people like St. Peter, St. Paul, the seers of Fatima, Padre Pio, and others. To follow in their footsteps and go to Heaven yourself, all you have to do is model your life on theirs. In other words, by doing what they did and not doing what they didn't do, you can virtually guarantee yourself of going to Heaven. If you've ever wished you had a map or a system that would lead you straight to Heaven, now you do! ...

Can new love heal old wounds? I want to stop thinking about my ex boyfriend. He doesn’t deserve to be remembered. For some reason my brother’s best friend, Preston, has been awesome lately. He was super supportive after my break up. I told him I wasn’t looking for another relationship, but I’m not sure he’s listening. I’m starting to think that he might be the key to forgetting about my ex. Maybe a fresh start with someone new is exactly what I need. Or I’m a heartbroken fool who has no business staring at Preston’s chiseled abs. A Stronger Version of Me is the fifth book in...