Leaving the Country of Sin is a tale of Rafferty, who was saved as a teenager from a promising career of juvenile delinquency and slapped into a six-year hitch in the army to avoid jail time. Early on his anger and fierce resolve catch the attention of an officer in charge of a small cadre of soldiers who provide unique, subdued solutions to problems that are too sensitive for more obvious snipers or commandos. But it is also the story of the inner reckoning the central character faces once his army career is complete. Rafferty, having long determined to retire on Galveston Island, which he had visited as a child with his uncle, hovers between seeing his past deeds as providing a patriotic service and just another form of murder. The dilemma is intensified when his old mentor, the general who pulled him into that world and managed him for two decades, shows up with an assignment that will rid the world of a very evil man, whose actions threaten the security of the nation. Thus the story, already an inward journey motif, becomes a real one, sending Rafferty off on what he determines is his last mission, one he wishes hadn't fallen to him.

Over 100,000 copies sold! Coming Out, Then Coming Home Christopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control—and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Years of heartbreak, confusion, and prayer followed before the Yuans found a place of complete surrender, which is God’s desire for all families. Their amazing story, told from the perspectives of both mother and son, offers hope for anyone affected by homosexuality. God calls all who are lost to come home to him. Casting a compelling vision for holy sexuality, Out of a Far Country speaks to prodigals, parents of prodigals, and those wanting to minister to the gay community. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” - Luke 15:20 Includes a discussion guide for personal reflection and group use.

THERE IS ALWAYS MORE OF HIM TO KNOW AND MORE OF HIS LIFE TO LIVE! "We are not to be the product of whatever life brings, but our lives should be the product of what our faith in Christ brings when we look to God and His purposes for our lives." Rochelle Roots in Living it Up! "Living it Up!" is for anyone wanting to take their life to the next level no matter where they are. Whether you want change or simply want more in your life, this book will help you experience the life Jesus came to give you in greater measure. A better life is waiting for you through four key lifestyles: new life living, intentional living, sacrificial living, and supernatural living. You will find spiritual truths and practical insight to help stretch you in all areas of your life. Learn how "living it up" God's way can change you from the inside out. This is your life. Don't settle for anything less than God's best for you! Rochelle Roots is a dynamic speaker, teacher, songwriter, and author of countless devotions, Bible studies, and dramas. Her underlying theme is to help people realize their God-given purposes and to live life to the fullest every day. She is the founder and director of "Living the Life Ministries" and has served in ministry for over 20 years. Even though Rochelle has experienced loss and heartache in her life, she has learned to overcome those obstacles through Christ who enables her to walk in victory everyday. Rochelle is passionate about equipping people with life skills through God's Word. She and her husband James have two boys, Jalen and Uriah, and reside in Portland, Texas. You can visit her online at www.RochelleRoots.com and www.LivingTheLifeMinistries.org

Just over one inch thick, The Message Thinline slips easily into your bag, your desk, and your life; it's a high-quality reading Bible without being bulky. The Message translation awakens longtime Bible readers and welcomes new believers into the passion and personality that fill God's Word. What features make this a great reading Bible? A single-column layout lets you enjoy reading the Bible as much as your favorite book. Two satin ribbon markers help you keep your place. An easy-to-read type size allows for a comfortable reading experience. "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts" shows you the big picture. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene H. Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.

God offers you hope. He cares about you, he made you, and he wants to see you thrive. That’s why God’s hope comes not in the form of an encouraging note or an inspiring picture. God’s hope arrived in the form of a person—Jesus. The Message of Hope is your sourcebook for your soul’s journey, carefully collected and curated from the Bible. Discover how Jesus offers you hope that won’t let you down. Move from disappointment and distress to a life anchored in Jesus. Matching Program NavPress has partnered with the Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) to get The Message of Hope to those that need it most. NavPress will match every copy that you order directly from NavPress, sending those copies to churches and organizations that HDI connects with in areas that have experienced disaster or recent hardships. Every copy ordered directly from NavPress puts another copy into the hands of someone in dire need of hope.

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)