Forsaken Yet Loved When Lana Hoppers mother was killed in a horse riding accident, she wished she had been the one to die. Because she was so ugly, she figured her daddy wished it too. Bart Hopper no longer treated Lana like a good father since his wife was no longer there to take up for Lana. He began treating her like a male employee on his horse farm and as a cook and servant in the house. When he brought home a new wife and stepdaughter, life became more miserable for Lana. Just because she was not beautiful like her new relatives, they too treated Lana like a slave. Jessica, the stepsister, constantly pointed out Lanas ugly looks to everyone at school, especially to the boys. But not everyone detested her. Her hero, Clint Ellington, one of her classmates, was an exception. He went to the farm to apply for work. He stopped Bart from beating Lana unmercifully. Because of his toughness and willingness to work hard, he was hired and worked great with Lana. They became great friends. Then Bart fell off a horse and broke his neck. After graduation, Lana left town. A stranger took her in and introduced her to the Bible and God. Her life changed in numerous ways. She became prettier, happier, and full of life. She began to wish for a loving husband. Could her childhood companion, Clint Ellington, be the one?

A Gospel-Rich, Reproducible Model for Making Disciples as Jesus Intended Biblical discipleship emphasizes encouragement, repentance, and spiritual growth—essential parts of the Christian life. However, well-meaning believers often struggle to follow Jesus, unaware their views are too legalistic, licentious, or individualistic. How can churches and Christians develop a healthy, successful path to disciple-making? In this second edition of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Jonathan Dodson presents an effective, Spirit-led model for sanctification. Reminding readers that real discipleship is imperfect yet transformational, Dodson encourages Christians to engage more authentically with others as they grow in faith. Drawing from his own failures and successes while following Jesus, Dodson defines discipleship, describes the heart of a disciple, and gives practical guidance for mentor and peer-based discipleship as Jesus intended. Revised and Expanded: Includes three new chapters and new illustrations Applicable: Shows how discipleship can be practical and gospel-centered Theological: Addresses the Holy Spirit's involvement in discipleship Foreword by Matt Chandler: Author of The Explicit Gospel

Abandoned as an infant, abducted as a 5 year old, and abused throughout most of her young life, Dana Cryer grew up in seclusion without any outside contact or schooling. There were no bedtime stories or favorite children's books. There were no playmates, no toys, no dolls. No holidays or birthdays. She could not run and play in the sunshine. Abandoned but Not Forsaken tells the amazing true story of how God wonderfully and miraculously saved and delivered Dana from a life of abuse, mental duress, and suicidal depression. This is also the story of restoration and forgiveness. Dana shares how, through a series of divine encounters, God brought people into her life to break through the hard shell around her heart and reveal His unconditional love for her. As a result, a lifetime of despair, mental anguish and fear melted away. This a life-changing message of hope, deliverance, and healing for anyone who has been bound by the chains of abuse, fear, or depression.

In Not Forsaken, Giglio guides readers to the breakthrough possibility of a relationship of perfect father to child can be yours when you follow God through Jesus Christ. Regardless of life's circumstances, God can become your perfect Father.

After the formation of the United Northern AllianceNa merger of Canada, the United States, and Mexico into one nationN16-year-old Alenna is sent to an desolate prison island for teenagers believed to be predisposed to violence.

Big-city detective Bentley Jamison is a long way from home in the Beartooth wilderness when one of local rancher Maddie Conner's ranch hands goes missing. Towering mountains and a small, tight community are as unfamiliar to Jamison as herding sheep, but he’s never shied away from a challenge.

"My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" How should a Christian interpret this passage? What implications does the cross have for the trinitarian theology? Did the Father kill the Son? Theologian Thomas McCall presents a trinitarian reading of Christ's darkest moment--the moment of his prayer to his heavenly Father from the cross. McCall revisits the biblical texts and surveys the various interpretations of Jesus cry, ranging from early church theologians to the Reformation to contemporary theologians. Along the way, he explains the terms of the scholarly debate and clearly marks out what he believes to be the historically orthodox point of view. By approaching the Son's cry to the Father as an event in the life of the Triune God, Forsaken seeks to recover the true poignancy of the orthodox perspective on the cross.