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God Cares for Me (For the Bible Tells Me So)
Wetherell, Kristen (Author); English (Publication Language); 22 Pages – 09/26/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
Black Friday Deals for Christians
Black Friday is upon us and with it the opportunity to save a bit of money as we shop for the holidays or build out our libraries. I have listed hundreds of deals below and will be adding to it throughout the course of the weekend.
My Top 10 Black Friday Deals
Amazon
To find Kindle deals, visit the Kindle deals page. What follows through the rest of this page is print books and other physical products. Note: Kindle devices are on sale: Kindle (or bundle); Kindle Paperwhite (or bundle); Kindle Paperwhite Signature (or bundle); Kindle Scribe bundle.
As you’d expect, Amazon has a bazillion products on sale that cross every category. You can begin at this link to find their listings of top deals. Below I’ve shared my picks of books and games.
Print books for kids and teens:
God Cares for Me (For the Bible Tells Me So)
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God Hears Me (For the Bible Tells Me So)
Wetherell, Kristen (Author); English (Publication Language); 22 Pages – 09/26/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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God Came Near to Me (For the Bible Tells Me So)
Wetherell, Kristen (Author); English (Publication Language); 22 Pages – 03/19/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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God Rescues Me (For the Bible Tells Me So)
Wetherell, Kristen (Author); English (Publication Language); 22 Pages – 03/19/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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God, You Are: 20 Promises from the Psalms for Kids
Hardcover Book; Osborne, William R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 48 Pages – 06/20/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Biggest Story Bible Storybook (TruTone)
DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 528 Pages – 03/12/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Hardcover Book; DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 528 Pages – 03/25/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Biggest Story ABC
DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 08/31/2017 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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You Are Special (Max Lucado’s Wemmicks) (Max Lucado’s Wemmicks, 1) (Volume 1)
Hardcover Book; Lucado, Max (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 06/30/1997 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Dragon and the Stone (The Dream Keeper Saga Book 1)
Butler, Kathryn (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages – 05/10/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years
Hardcover Book; Jaquelle Crowe (Author); English (Publication Language); 160 Pages – 03/31/2017 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship
Hardcover Book; Kevin Hippolyte (Author); English (Publication Language); 136 Pages – 09/25/2023 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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Wingfeather Saga Boxed Set: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness; North! Or Be Eaten; The Monster in the Hollows; The Warden and the Wolf King (The Wingfeather Saga)
Hardcover Book; Peterson, Andrew (Author); English (Publication Language); 1520 Pages – 11/23/2021 (Publication Date) – WaterBrook (Publisher)
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Who Is Jesus?: Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family
Hardcover Book; Kate Hox (Author); English (Publication Language); 96 Pages – 01/31/2022 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity
McLaughlin, Rebecca (Author); English (Publication Language); 208 Pages – 03/16/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
Print books for adults: (Note that some of the books are available in limited quantities and may sell out quickly)
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Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God
Hardcover Book; Challies, Tim (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages – 09/13/2022 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
Completely revised, stronger chapter on the clarity of Scripture; Completely updated bibliographies
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The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life
Wallace, J. Warner (Author); English (Publication Language); 288 Pages – 05/07/2024 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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One Perfect Life: The Complete Story of the Lord Jesus
MacArthur, John F. (Author); English (Publication Language); 528 Pages – 03/12/2024 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions
Hardcover Book; Reinke, Tony (Author); English (Publication Language); 536 Pages – 03/05/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms
Hardcover Book; Ortlund, Dane (Author); English (Publication Language); 416 Pages – 07/27/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West
Hardcover Book; Wilson, Andrew (Author); English (Publication Language); 384 Pages – 09/05/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Disciplines of a Godly Man (Updated Edition)
Hughes, R. Kent (Author); English (Publication Language); 336 Pages – 07/30/2019 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity
Hardcover Book; Trueman, Carl R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 216 Pages – 02/06/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional
Great product!; Hardcover Book; Tripp, Paul David (Author); English (Publication Language)
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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
Hardcover Book; Trueman, Carl R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 432 Pages – 11/10/2020 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution
Trueman, Carl R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 208 Pages – 03/22/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship
Hardcover Book; Gibson, Jonathan (Author); English (Publication Language); 352 Pages – 12/07/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (Union)
Hardcover Book; Ortlund, Dane (Author); English (Publication Language); 192 Pages – 09/14/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition)
Hardcover Book; Tripp, Paul David (Author); English (Publication Language); 400 Pages – 10/31/2016 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (Volume 2, Psalms 1–50) (Volume 1)
Hardcover Book; Ash, Christopher (Author); English (Publication Language); 736 Pages – 07/09/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Wonders of His Love: Finding Jesus in Isaiah, Family Advent Devotional
Hardcover Book; Champ Thornton (Author); English (Publication Language); 80 Pages – 10/18/2021 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith
Hardcover Book; David Powlison (Author); English (Publication Language); 416 Pages – 09/18/2022 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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You Are Welcomed: Devotions for When Life Is a Lot (Gospel Truth for Women)
Trish Donohue (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages – 10/23/2023 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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Cold-Case Christianity (Updated & Expanded Edition): A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels
Wallace, J. Warner (Author); English (Publication Language); 336 Pages – 09/05/2023 (Publication Date) – David C Cook (Publisher)
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Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
Wallace, J. Warner (Author); English (Publication Language); 336 Pages – 09/21/2021 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
Hardcover Book; Butterfield, Rosaria (Author); English (Publication Language); 368 Pages – 09/12/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation
Hardcover Book; Hansen, Collin (Author); English (Publication Language); 320 Pages – 02/07/2023 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World
Wilson, Andrew (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages – 03/02/2021 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World
Hardcover Book; Butterfield, Rosaria (Author); English (Publication Language); 240 Pages – 03/30/2018 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology
Hardcover Book; DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 432 Pages – 10/22/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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By Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam
Montonera, Andrew (Author); English (Publication Language); 192 Pages – 10/01/2024 (Publication Date) – Moody Publishers (Publisher)
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The C. S. Lewis Signature Classics: An Anthology of 8 C. S. Lewis Titles: Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, Miracles, The Great Divorce, The … The Abolition of Man, and The Four Loves
Lewis, C. S. (Author); English (Publication Language); 864 Pages – 02/14/2017 (Publication Date) – HarperOne (Publisher)
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Typology-Understanding the Bible’s Promise-Shaped Patterns: How Old Testament Expectations are Fulfilled in Christ
Hardcover Book; Hamilton Jr., James M. (Author); English (Publication Language); 432 Pages – 02/22/2022 (Publication Date) – Zondervan Academic (Publisher)
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Strong’s Concise Concordance And Vine’s Concise Dictionary Of The Bible Two Bible Reference Classics In One Handy Volume
Hardcover Book; Strong, James (Author); English (Publication Language); 1200 Pages – 07/15/1999 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary: New and Enhanced Edition
Hardcover Book; Youngblood, Ronald F. (Author); English (Publication Language); 1280 Pages – 11/04/2014 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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Pilgrim Prayers: Devotional Poems That Awaken Your Heart to the Goodness, Greatness, and Glory of God
Hardcover Book; Challies, Tim (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages – 09/10/2024 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Zondervan’s Compact Bible Dictionary
Bryant, T. Alton (Author); English (Publication Language); 621 Pages – 06/01/2001 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make
Hardcover Book; Tripp, Paul David (Author); English (Publication Language); 384 Pages – 04/20/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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The Gospel According to Jesus: What Is Authentic Faith?
Hardcover Book; John MacArthur (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages – 05/01/2008 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Practicing Thankfulness: Cultivating a Grateful Heart in All Circumstances
Crabtree, Sam (Author); English (Publication Language); 144 Pages – 02/09/2021 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ
Allberry, Sam (Author); English (Publication Language); 184 Pages – 09/17/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Third Edition (Zondervan Language Basics Series)
Hardcover Book; Pratico, Gary D. (Author); English (Publication Language); 528 Pages – 02/05/2019 (Publication Date) – Zondervan Academic (Publisher)
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Bible Doctrine, Second Edition: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith
Hardcover Book; Grudem, Wayne A. (Author); English (Publication Language); 672 Pages – 04/05/2022 (Publication Date) – Zondervan Academic (Publisher)
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The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
Hardcover Book; Davis, Jim (Author); English (Publication Language); 272 Pages – 08/22/2023 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels (The Gospel Coalition)
McLaughlin, Rebecca (Author); English (Publication Language); 208 Pages – 09/20/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition: An Introduction and Survey
Hardcover Book; Blomberg, Craig L. (Author); English (Publication Language); 720 Pages – 11/15/2022 (Publication Date) – B&H Academic (Publisher)
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Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age
Hardcover Book; Kruger, Melissa B. (Author); English (Publication Language); 240 Pages – 04/02/2024 (Publication Date) – Harvest House Publishers (Publisher)
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Reformation Worship: Liturgies from the Past for the Present
Hardcover Book; Jonathan Gibson (Author); English (Publication Language); 736 Pages – 04/23/2018 (Publication Date) – New Growth Press (Publisher)
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Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church
Pivec, Holly (Author); English (Publication Language); 272 Pages – 11/15/2022 (Publication Date) – B&H Books (Publisher)
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Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church
Hardcover Book; Getty, Keith (Author); English (Publication Language); 176 Pages – 09/01/2017 (Publication Date) – B&H Books (Publisher)
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The Gulag Archipelago [Volume 1]: An Experiment in Literary Investigation
Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr I. (Author); English (Publication Language); 704 Pages – 08/07/2007 (Publication Date) – Harper Perennial Modern Classics (Publisher)
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Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will
DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 144 Pages – 04/01/2014 (Publication Date) – Moody Publishers (Publisher)
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Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
DeYoung, Kevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 128 Pages – 09/23/2013 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-1918
Loconte, Joseph (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages – 02/07/2017 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (The Gospel Coalition)
Hardcover Book; McLaughlin, Rebecca (Author); English (Publication Language); 240 Pages – 04/07/2019 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Mere Christianity
Great product!; C. S. Lewis (Author); English (Publication Language); 227 Pages – 02/06/2001 (Publication Date) – Harper San Francisco (Publisher)
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A Grief Observed
C. S. Lewis (Author); English (Publication Language); 76 Pages – 04/21/2015 (Publication Date) – HarperOne (Publisher)
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Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life
Vroegop, Mark (Author); English (Publication Language); 152 Pages – 06/25/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul
Anderson, Hannah (Author); English (Publication Language); 208 Pages – 10/04/2016 (Publication Date) – Moody Publishers (Publisher)
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Hebrews 9-13, Volume 47B (47) (Word Biblical Commentary)
Hardcover Book; Lane, William L. (Author); English (Publication Language); 452 Pages – 12/08/2015 (Publication Date) – Zondervan Academic (Publisher)
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Crime and Punishment (Signet Classics)
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor (Author); English (Publication Language); 560 Pages – 03/07/2006 (Publication Date) – Signet (Publisher)
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Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In
Wax, Trevin (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages – 10/20/2020 (Publication Date) – B&H Books (Publisher)
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Jesus Driven Ministry
Fernando, Ajith (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages – 01/04/2007 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story
Yuan, Christopher (Author); English (Publication Language); 256 Pages – 11/20/2018 (Publication Date) – Multnomah (Publisher)
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Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation (Prayers of the Church)
Hardcover Book; English (Publication Language); 350 Pages – 08/14/2024 (Publication Date) – Lexham Press (Publisher)
Bibles:
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ESV Teen Study Bible (TruTone, Burnt Sienna)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2208 Pages – 05/04/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Large Print Value Thinline Bible (TruTone, Lavender, Filigree Design)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1328 Pages – 01/30/2020 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Journaling Study Bible (TruTone, Brown/Chestnut, Timeless Design)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1856 Pages – 05/11/2023 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Large Print Value Thinline Bible (TruTone, Raspberry, Floral Design)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1328 Pages – 09/29/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Men’s Study Bible (TruTone, Brown)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2336 Pages – 05/12/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Large Print (Summer Garden)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1568 Pages – 07/29/2016 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible: Theology Rooted in the Word of God (Cloth over Board, Ochre)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1904 Pages – 03/14/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone, Turquoise, Emblem Design)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2720 Pages – 04/30/2018 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Journaling Bible (Cloth over Board, Flowers)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1088 Pages – 09/30/2015 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Thinline Bible (Black)
Used Book in Good Condition; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1120 Pages – 03/25/2003 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Women’s Study Bible (TruTone, Deep Brown)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2336 Pages – 08/27/2020 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Psalms
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 512 Pages – 09/30/2019 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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Pour Out Your Heart Prayer Journal: A Planner for a Life of Prayer (Cloth over Board)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages – 11/17/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Women’s Study Bible (Hardcover)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2336 Pages – 08/27/2020 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Student Study Bible (TruTone, Chestnut)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1856 Pages – 02/28/2017 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Teen Study Bible (TruTone, Seaside Blue)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2208 Pages – 04/25/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Archaeology Study Bible
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2048 Pages – 04/24/2018 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Psalms, Photography Edition (Hardcover)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 350 Pages – 03/29/2022 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible (TruTone, Chestnut)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 1952 Pages – 02/28/2014 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV Women’s Study Bible, Artist Series (Cloth over Board, Lulie Wallace, Emma)
Hardcover Book; ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 2336 Pages – 03/07/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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ESV, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition, Leathersoft, Black, Thumb Indexed: Unleashing God’s Truth One Verse at a Time
Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 2048 Pages – 05/25/2021 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible, Five-Volume Set (Hardcover)
ESV Bibles (Author); English (Publication Language); 05/09/2024 (Publication Date) – Crossway (Publisher)
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NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition (Study Deeply. Believe Wholeheartedly.), Leathersoft, Navy/Tan, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Zondervan (Author); English (Publication Language); 2512 Pages – 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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NKJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Bonded Leather, Brown, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses
Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 11/15/2016 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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NKJV, Journal the Word Bible, Cloth over Board, Gray Floral, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses
Hardcover Book; Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 1440 Pages – 06/05/2018 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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KJV Journal the Word Bible, Reflect, Journal or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses (Pink Floral Cloth over Board, Red Letter, Comfort Print: King James Version Holy Bible)
Hardcover Book; Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 1408 Pages – 06/05/2018 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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Spurgeon and the Psalms: The Book of Psalms with Devotions from Charles Spurgeon (NKJV, Maclaren Series, Brown Leathersoft, Comfort Print)
Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 384 Pages – 05/10/2022 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition, Hardcover, Gray, Comfort Print: Unleashing God’s Truth One Verse at a Time
Hardcover Book; Thomas Nelson (Author); English (Publication Language); 2000 Pages – 06/02/2020 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
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NASB, Thinline Bible, Leathersoft, Teal, Red Letter, 2020 Text, Thumb Indexed, Comfort Print
The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 2020 Edition; Sophisticated, durable covers
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NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition (Study Deeply. Believe Wholeheartedly.), Leathersoft, Navy/Tan, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Zondervan (Author); English (Publication Language); 2512 Pages – 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) – Zondervan (Publisher)
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RVR60, Santa Biblia, Letra grande, Edición portátil, Leathersoft, Negro, Palabras de Jesús en Rojo, con cierre (Spanish Edition)
RVR 1960- Reina Valera 1960 (Author); Spanish (Publication Language); 1584 Pages – 07/24/2018 (Publication Date) – Vida (Publisher)
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LSB MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition: Unleashing God’s Truth One Verse at a Time (Black Genuine Leather, Comfort Print, Thumb Indexed)
MacArthur, John F. (Author); English (Publication Language); 1952 Pages – 11/12/2024 (Publication Date) – Thomas Nelson (Publisher)
General market books:
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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Hardcover Book; Bill Watterson (Author); English (Publication Language); 1440 Pages – 09/06/2005 (Publication Date) – Andrews McMeel Publishing (Publisher)
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The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams
Hardcover Book; Lazarus, Adam (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages – 08/22/2023 (Publication Date) – Citadel (Publisher)
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
12 Years Old; Bottled by Distillery Bottling; Hillenbrand, Laura (Author); English (Publication Language)
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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea
Junger, Sebastian (Author); English (Publication Language); 248 Pages – 06/29/2009 (Publication Date) – W. W. Norton & Company (Publisher)
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The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
Hardcover Book; Larson, Erik (Author); English (Publication Language); 592 Pages – 04/30/2024 (Publication Date) – Crown (Publisher)
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The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
Hardcover Book; Tolkien, J. R. R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 432 Pages – 09/19/2023 (Publication Date) – William Morrow (Publisher)
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The Hobbit Collector’s Edition
Hardcover Book; Tolkien, J. R. R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 304 Pages – 08/06/2024 (Publication Date) – William Morrow (Publisher)
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Tarahumara Indians; Copper Canyon; Running race; Long-distance running; mexico
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Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
Lewis, Michael (Author); English (Publication Language); 320 Pages – 03/23/2015 (Publication Date) – W. W. Norton & Company (Publisher)
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How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
Hardcover Book; Brooks, David (Author); English (Publication Language); 320 Pages – 10/24/2023 (Publication Date) – Random House (Publisher)
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The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: Special Edition (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)
Brand: William Morrow; The Lord of the Rings: Special Edition; Hardcover Book; Tolkien, J.R.R. (Author)
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World War II Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
Hardcover Book; DK (Author); English (Publication Language); 288 Pages – 09/03/2019 (Publication Date) – DK (Publisher)
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Battles Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
Hardcover Book; DK (Author); English (Publication Language); 288 Pages – 05/04/2021 (Publication Date) – DK (Publisher)
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Ancient Rome: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Visual Histories)
Hardcover Book; DK (Author); English (Publication Language); 400 Pages – 04/25/2023 (Publication Date) – DK (Publisher)
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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set: The Fellowship / The Two Towers / The Return of the King
Tolkien, J.R.R. (Author); English (Publication Language); 1504 Pages – 09/18/2012 (Publication Date) – William Morrow Paperbacks (Publisher)
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
Grann, David (Author); English (Publication Language); 416 Pages – 04/03/2018 (Publication Date) – Vintage (Publisher)
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Chicago Exposition; Nineteenth Century; True Crime; Serial Killer; Thriller
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All Creatures Great and Small
Herriot, James (Author); English (Publication Language); 448 Pages – 05/06/2014 (Publication Date) – Griffin (Publisher)
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Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality
Hardcover Book; Kilmeade, Brian (Author); English (Publication Language); 368 Pages – 11/07/2023 (Publication Date) – Sentinel (Publisher)
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Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom’s Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front
Brye, Elaine Lowry (Author); English (Publication Language); 272 Pages – 04/05/2016 (Publication Date) – PublicAffairs (Publisher)
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The Boys of Summer (Harperperennial Modern Classics)
Kahn, Roger (Author); English (Publication Language); 512 Pages – 05/09/2006 (Publication Date) – Harper Perennial Modern Classics (Publisher)
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win (New Edition) (Extreme Ownership Trilogy, 1)
Author: Willink, Jocko.Babin, Leif.; Publisher: St. Martin’s Press; Pages: 384; Publication Date: 2017-11-21
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The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor
Hardcover Book; Jaku, Eddie (Author); English (Publication Language); 208 Pages – 05/04/2021 (Publication Date) – Harper (Publisher)
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Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission
Soldiers; WW II; Rescue; Mission; Phillipines
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Operation Underworld: How the Mafia and U.S. Government Teamed Up to Win World War II
Hardcover Book; Black, Matthew (Author); English (Publication Language); 384 Pages – 12/27/2022 (Publication Date) – Citadel (Publisher)
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Cash: The Autobiography
Cash, Johnny (Author); English (Publication Language); 320 Pages – 10/07/2003 (Publication Date) – HarperOne (Publisher)
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James Herriot’s Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small
Hardcover Book; Herriot, James (Author); English (Publication Language); 272 Pages – 10/28/2014 (Publication Date) – St. Martin’s Griffin (Publisher)
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Winnie the Pooh: The Classic Edition (1)
Hardcover Book; Milne, A. A. (Author); English (Publication Language); 176 Pages – 01/04/2022 (Publication Date) – Sky Pony (Publisher)
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Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
O’Neill, Tom (Author); English (Publication Language); 528 Pages – 06/23/2020 (Publication Date) – Back Bay Books (Publisher)
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Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America
Jacobsen, Annie (Author); English (Publication Language); 624 Pages – 01/20/2015 (Publication Date) – Back Bay Books (Publisher)
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G-Man (Pulitzer Prize Winner): J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
Gage, Beverly (Author); English (Publication Language); 896 Pages – 11/14/2023 (Publication Date) – Penguin Books (Publisher)
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Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
Hardcover Book; Duhigg, Charles (Author); English (Publication Language); 320 Pages – 02/20/2024 (Publication Date) – Random House (Publisher)
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Napoleon: A Life
Hardcover; Roberts, Andrew (Author); English (Publication Language); 976 Pages – 10/20/2015 (Publication Date) – Penguin Books (Publisher)
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American Prometheus: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture OPPENHEIMER
Bird, Kai (Author); English (Publication Language); 721 Pages – 05/01/2006 (Publication Date) – Vintage Books (Publisher)
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American Prometheus: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture OPPENHEIMER
Bird, Kai (Author); English (Publication Language); 721 Pages – 05/01/2006 (Publication Date) – Vintage Books (Publisher)
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Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Millard, Candice (Author); English (Publication Language); 432 Pages – 11/30/2024 (Publication Date) – Anchor Books (Publisher)
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Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore (Charles Santore Children’s Classics)
Hardcover Book; Aesop (Author); English (Publication Language); 64 Pages – 09/25/2018 (Publication Date) – Applesauce Press (Publisher)
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Used Book in Good Condition; Hardcover Book; Sinek, Simon (Author); English (Publication Language)
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The Watchmakers: A Powerful WW2 Story of Brotherhood, Survival, and Hope Amid the Holocaust
Hardcover Book; Lenga, Harry (Author); English (Publication Language); 352 Pages – 06/28/2022 (Publication Date) – Citadel (Publisher)
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75 Years of Little Golden Books: 1942-2017: A Commemorative Set of 12 Best-Loved Books
Hardcover Book; Williams, Garth (Author); English (Publication Language); 24 Pages – 07/11/2017 (Publication Date) – Golden Books (Publisher)
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Peter Rabbit Naturally Better Classic Gift Set
Hardcover Book; Potter, Beatrix (Author); English (Publication Language); 70 Pages – 09/03/2009 (Publication Date) – Warne (Publisher)
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The History of Middle-earth Box Set #3: The Return of the Shadow / The Treason of Isengard / The War of the Ring / Sauron Defeated (The History of Middle-earth Box Sets, 3)
Hardcover Book; Tolkien, Christopher (Author); English (Publication Language); 1264 Pages – 08/13/2024 (Publication Date) – William Morrow (Publisher)
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Pooh’s Library: Winnie-The-Pooh, The House At Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, Now We Are Six (Pooh Original Edition)
Milne, A. A. (Author); English (Publication Language); 542 Pages – 10/31/1988 (Publication Date) – Dutton Children’s Books (Publisher)
Toys and games: (complete list)
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Ticket to Ride Board Game – A Cross-Country Train Adventure for Friends and Family! Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder
COLLECT TRAIN CARDS: Strategically gather train cards to claim routes and earn points.; TICKET TO SUCCESS: Plan your routes wisely with ticket cards for bonus points.
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary
Out-twist your opponents in the game that ties you up in knots; For 2 to 4 players; Includes vinyl mat, spinner board and instructions
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Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Game, Party Word Guessing Game for Adults and Teens, Board Game for 4+ Players Ages 13 and Up
The game of unspeakable $#!%”
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CGE Czech Games Edition Codenames Boardgame
Work together to contact all of your agents before the other team; A perfect party game experience for game nights
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Trekking The National Parks (3rd Edition) – The Award-Winning Family Board Game | Great for Kids Ages 10 and Up | Easy to Learn | Designed for National Park Lovers by Underdog Games
WILDLY POPULAR – Over 500,000 sold! Winner of Mensa Select and the Parents’ Choice Award
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Deluxe Edition Letter Tiles Word Game | Rotating Board and Carrying Case | Ages 8+ | 2-4 Players | Classic Family Travel Games
Ditch the TV, and re-ignite family night with the get-together amusement of a Hasbro game; Hasbro Gaming imagines and produces games that are perfect for every age, taste, and event
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Pandemic Board Game (Base Game) – A Cooperative Battle to Save Humanity, Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games
Updated version of the popular co-operative game; For 2 to 5 players game; Takes about an hour to play
Everdell Collectors Edition – by Starling Games – 1-4 Player Game – Build a City of Adorable Critters and constructs
Made from high quality materials; Features a detailed world realized through stunning artwork
Other Miscellanea
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Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Midnight
A BRILLIANT DISPLAY — The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13.8″ Touchscreen Display, Snapdragon X Elite (12 core), 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Dune
[Cocreate with Copilot+] — Generate art from text or image prompts.
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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger (DCK240C2)
DCD771 in cordless drill combo kit features two speed transmission (0-450 / 0-1500 RPM); DCD771 1/2-inch single sleeve ratcheting chuck provides tight bit gripping strength
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eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop with 8,000 Pa Suction, Dual Mops with 12 mm Auto-Lift and Carpet Detection, AI Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Mop Washing, Auto Drying, Self-Emptying, Self-Refilling
Note: Only support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. 5GHz Wi-Fi is not supported.
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All-new Ring Battery Doorbell, Head-to-Toe Video, Live View with Two-Way Talk, and Motion Detection & Alerts (2024 release), Satin Nickel
Connect to who’s there — See and respond to activity with Live View & Two-Way Talk.; Stay in the know — Receive real-time alerts on your phone when motion is detected.
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Moccamaster 53948 KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker, Matte Black, 40 ounce, 1.25l
Brew-Volume Selector switch for brewing half or full carafes
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Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i5-13420H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.6″ FHD IPS 144Hz Display | 8GB DDR5 | 512GB Gen 4 SSD | WiFi 6 | Backlit KB | ANV15-51-51H9
The Right Fit: 14.26″ W x 9.44″ D x 0.93/1.06″ H; 4.66 lbs.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13″ Touchscreen OLED Display, Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core), 16GB RAM, 256GB Storage, Black, Amazon Exclusive
[Cocreate with Copilot+] — Generate art from text or image prompts.
Westminster Books
Westminster Books has an amazing collection of discounts on books. They also have all of their ESV Bibles at 50% off.
Books for adults:
Books for kids (see the Gift Guide for Kids):
All ESV Bibles 50% off (see all Bibles here)
10ofThose
10ofThose has a wide variety of books discounted at the moment. You can find the complete list here. Highlights include:
These books for children are generally around 50% off:
Bibles are also discounted around 50%:
And a whole lot else besides.
Christianbook.com
Christianbook.com has a big sale on a variety of resources. You can find the complete list of Black Friday deals here. Here are some highlights:
They also have a sale on kids’ books. You’ll find the complete list at this link, but here are some of the highlights.
Audible
Audible (audiobooks by Amazon) is offering 3 months of their service plus a $20 credit for just $0.99 per month. You are free to cancel after that three-month period and keep the books you’ve downloaded along the way.
Logos
Logos has a huge collection of material on sale. You’ll find many (if not all) volumes of the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series on sale. Other highlights include:
The Good Book Company
The Good Book Company is offering a straight 30% off all of their products.
New Growth Press
New Growth Press has different deals every day. They are offering “buy one get one” on a different category of book each day. Use coupon code BLACKB1G1 to take advantage of the deal.
P&R
P&R is offering 35% off the list price for all P&R titles they sell on their site. Discounts go as deep as 50% off for select titles. Use the coupon code NOV24 to take advantage of that reduced pricing.
Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries is having a $5 sale Friday (and more) sale that includes discounts on many books, Bibles, teaching series, and so on.
Reformation Heritage Books
Reformation Heritage Books is having their annual Thanksgiving Sale and has a wide selection of books and book sets on sale.
Missional Wear
Missional Wear has select products at up to 50% off, plus you can save 15% site-wide using discount code CHALLIES15.
Fortis Institute
Fortis Institute, aka Todd Friel and others (formerly known as “Wretched”), has up to 75% off on books, booklets, DVDs, merch, and so on.
Banner of Truth
Banner of Truth is hosting their annual Christmas Sale. The easiest way to browse the deals is to click on this PDF catalog and then to look up the items on their website.
21Five
21Five, the bookstore of Redeemer University, has a wide selection of books discounted for the week. Highlights include:
- Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity by Carl Trueman
- Pilgrim Prayers by Tim Challies
- ESV Fruit of the Spirit Journals
- Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund
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A La Carte (July 29)
The Lord be with you and bless you today.
Today’s Kindle deals include Joel Beeke’s Puritan Reformed Theology at an 82% discount!
(Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for July 2022)
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
John MacArthur’s answer covers the original question along with some others (like the nature of the unpardonable sin).
Why John Stott Lived with Less
“We live in an age of excess. Our lack of self-denial and moderation extends to shopping, eating, and how much entertainment we consume. Stott’s life stands in stark contrast to our cultural tendencies.” (I think it’s important to note that Stott was unmarried and childless which necessarily impacted his ability to live with less; but still, we can learn from him.)
My Biggest Struggle with Daily Devotions
“My biggest struggle with daily devotions is not carving out the 20 to 30 minutes needed to read the word and spend time with God. The most difficult part is slowing down my heart and mind enough to get anything from it.” I expect that’s true for many, most, or all of us.
The Oft-Unopened Gift of Shame
Can shame be a gift? It can, if put in its proper context.
The Elusiveness of Contentment
Here’s a brief, helpful word on contentment.
Evangelical Catholicity and How To Foster It
I’d say that the best part of this article is the list of very specific suggestions on intentionally promoting cooperation and charity.
Flashback: Why We Fail at Family Devotions
I am convinced a lot of people fail because we feel that Word and prayer are not enough. We read books and blogs by people who do so much more and feel that we do not measure up.When God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit is the infinite center of worship, it invariably transcends color, culture, and comfort. —H.B. Charles Jr.
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A La Carte (June 8)
Good morning from Brazil. I’m in São Paulo this morning and making my way to Recife this afternoon. We will soon begin filming yet another episode of Worship Round the World.
Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good options.
(Yesterday on the blog: Your Loved Ones Love You Still)
The Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical Critique of Josh Butler’s Beautiful Union
Anne Kennedy reviews Josh Butler’s now-infamous book. “In his provocative book, Beautiful Union: How God’s Vision for Sex Points Us to the Good, Unlocks the True, and (Sort of) Explains Everything,1 Josh Butler articulates a theological picture of God’s union with humanity in Christ that is sexual, rather than sacramental in nature. Butler makes exegetical and categorical errors that lead him to at least two theologically problematic conclusions.”
The Aim of Satan
What does Satan aim at in his engagements with us? This article explains.
How Can Leaders Become Difference Makers?
“Healthy, courageous leaders are humble, fearful followers.” —David M. Cook and Shane W. Parker (Sponsored Link)
Water into Wine?
Shane Rosenthal: “The account of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding of Cana is a well-known story from the Gospel of John. When commenting upon this passage, many focus on the exceptional quality of the wine that Jesus produced, while others prefer to highlight the enormous quantity … But in my opinion, the most noteworthy aspect of this famous story relates not to the quantity or qualityof the wine, but rather to its historical reality.”
What Is Pride?
Christina Fox explains what pride is all about.
Did the Puritans Agree on Eschatology?
Interesting! “Were the Puritans aligned in their eschatological views? Not quite. This article examines various Puritan theologies of eschatology that emerged between the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on seven prominent Puritan writers and their unique perspectives.”
3 Ways Our Relationship With Social Media Warps Friendship
Chris Martin explains how social media changes (or warps) our friendships.
Flashback: What If Marriage Isn’t Making Me As Holy As I Had Hoped?
Our pursuits of holiness, whether our own or our spouse’s, are only ever incomplete pursuits. They are real and meaningful, but necessarily limited by the harsh reality that there is no perfection to be had on this side of the grave.The great problem of living is not to escape hard and painful experiences, but in such experiences to keep the heart gentle, loving, and sweet. —J.R. Miller
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My Picks for the Top Books of 2023
As another year draws to a close, I wanted to take some time to consider the books I read in 2023 and to assemble a list of my top picks. Apart from the first book, which I consider the best I read this year, the rest are in no particular order. In each case I’ve included a brief excerpt from my review. (You can read my reviews of these books and many others here.)
Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal by Matthew Martens. I rank this as the best largely because it got me to think about things I’ve never really considered before and pushed me to think about them in a distinctly Christian way. Most of us probably assume that the criminal justice system in our country is generally sound. We may believe that it needs some tweaks here and there. We may understand that because it exists in a fallen world it will in some ways reflect the sins and weaknesses of the people who control and oversee it. But rarely do we pause to ask questions like this: If we had to design a criminal justice system from scratch and do so in a way that is consistent with Scripture, what might it look like? What principles would we embed within it? And how closely would it resemble the system we currently have? These are the question this fascinating book answers from a distinctly Christian perspective. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James. Samuel James’ Digital Liturgies is meant to help you think about digital technologies and the social internet they enable. For these are not harmless or inconsequential tools. Neither can they be exactly compared to any tools that we have previously experienced in human history, for they alone provide a “disembodied electronic environment that we enter through connected devices for the purpose of accessing information, relationships, and media that are not available to us in a physical format.” Our use of these technologies and our increasing immersion in them essentially brings us into a whole new kind of world in which we leave aside so much of what makes us who we are. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
David Livingstone: Missionary, Explorer, Abolitionist by Vance Christie. There are some historical figures whose every sin seems to get overlooked and whose every virtue seems to get amplified. Conversely, there are other historical figures whose every virtue seems to get overlooked and whose every sin seems to get amplified. I would place the modern understanding of David Livingstone squarely in the latter category. Though he was most certainly a flawed individual, it seems that today he is known only for those flaws rather than for his many strengths. It’s for this reason that Vance Christie’s weighty new biography of Livingstone is so timely and so important. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. I enjoy reading a good biography as much as anyone, but was perhaps a bit skeptical about a book that, instead of focusing on an individual’s life and accomplishments, instead describes his spiritual and intellectual formation. Yet what could have been a mite dry was actually very compelling. Whether you have been influenced by Keller or not, whether you admire him or not, I believe you will enjoy this account of his life framed around his intellectual and spiritual development. Told through the pen of an especially talented a writer, it is a fascinating and compelling narrative. It may just get you thinking about who has formed you and compel you to praise God for the people, the preachers, the books, and the organizations that have made you who you are. (Buy it at Amazonor Westminster Books; read my review)
The Gender Revolution: A Biblical, Biological and Compassionate Response by Patricia Weerakoon, Robert Smith, and Kamal Weerakoon. This is a book that has been written to provide a biblical, biological, and compassionate response to the modern day gender ideology that has been flooding our world and sweeping away so many victims. It is written by a fascinating combination of authors: Patricia Weerakoon who is a now-retired medical doctor, counsellor, sex therapist, speaker, writer and academic; Kamal Weerakoon (Patricia’s son) who is a missions director at a Presbyterian church; and Robert Smith who is a long-time lecturer in theology, ethics and music ministry at Sydney Missionary & Bible College. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West by Andrew Wilson. The book’s big idea is that the year “1776, more than any other year in the last millennium, is the year that made us who we are.” In this case, the “us” refers to those who live in what we might call the modern, industrialized West. I very much enjoyed reading Remaking the World. It is an enjoyable book, a well-paced book, and one written with verve. It takes on an audacious thesis and, as far as I can tell (even while admitting I’m entirely unqualified to judge), one the author defends well. I think you’re likely to enjoy it just as much as I did. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
Memorable Loss: A Story of Friendship in the Face of Dementia by Karen Martin. This is Karen Martin’s account of the days from immediately prior to her friend Kathleen’s diagnosis of dementia all the way to her passing. It explains Alzheimer’s and dementia and shows how though they necessarily reduce the patient’s capacities, they do not reduce her personhood. It tells of some of the trials that caretakers must endure and some of the agonizing decisions they need to make on behalf of the one they love. And it does all of this through the highest quality of prose. It’s an achingly beautiful account that leaves the reader groaning with the sorrow of this world but rejoicing in its delights and longing for the day when death and mourning, when crying and pain, will have passed away. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
You Are Still a Mother: Hope for Women Grieving a Stillbirth or Miscarriage by Jackie Gibson. There is no path through this life that does not involve hardship. There is no path through this life that does not involve sorrow and loss. One of the most common sorrows, the most common losses, is that of a child who dies through miscarriage or stillbirth. So many parents are familiar with the agony of losing a child they never truly got to know, yet loved with their whole heart. Writing specifically for mothers who have become members of a club that no one wants to join, Jackie Gibson’s message to them is this: You are still a mother. (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books; read my review)
