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Many couples view marriage as an elusive accident. This profound book is a must-read if you ever really want to get married. It does not talk about cake, flowers, or venues, but describes the seven stages pre-marriage couples need to navigate, and an eighth stage that describes what's next. Tina Green has counseled scores of couples, helping them stay on track and avoid jumping the gun. Not every couple that begins the race will or should finish the course. But if you finish successfully, then you will know how to really get married. 

You may feel lost in depression, abuse, or unrequited love. You may feel you’ve wandered so far away from the Good Shepherd you can’t return to safe pastures. You can return. In Letters to the Lost Ones: A Testimony Back to God, Jackie Scott shares candidly how her profoundly painful journey of shattered dreams, physical and mental afflictions, and perilous situations was no match for the never-ending love of God toward her. Through compelling, heartfelt letters, Jackie shows how God’s lost sheep can get back to safe pastures. 

As a person burdened with mental illness, do you feel like the church has failed you? Have you or someone you love been shamed by Christians for your emotional pain? Having fought severe anxiety and depression for years, Nancy Zarzar began to question the benevolence and love of the God she had inherited from church tradition. However, she could not tear herself away from the broken, self-sacrificial persona of Jesus, who haunted her heart. In the very crucible of her torment, God began to reveal Himself as the Divine Lover, who gently schooled her in the "heavy art" of a relentless joy.

An Unlikely Wife begins with a little girl longing for a best friend and ends with a woman making a lifelong covenant with her husband. Along with sharing her personal journals and Christian testimony, Selina Murrell tells how God unwrapped her single life to give her the gift of marriage. This book is a love story that invites readers to walk down memory lane with Steve and Selina. An Unlikely Wife shows that for Selina and Steve, God is the foundation of their marriage, and the Author and Finisher of their faith.

In Victory in Daily Battles: Keys to Walk in Victory Over Fear, Worry, and Anxiety, Kyle Alston equips you with the tools to unlock the doors to victory. With a sociological background, he brings a unique perspective to the intersection of faith and mental health, helping you overcome common emotional struggles. With practical advice and spiritual insights, you’ll learn how to transform your fears, worries, and anxieties into opportunities for growth and faith.

 These powerful memoirs offer a moving glimpse into the life of Margaret Hicks Morris, a Black woman evangelist whose story is an enduring part of the American experience. Raised in North Carolina during an era marked by racial prejudice, she found strength in the unwavering love of her family and the resilience of her faith. Margaret journeyed north, where she became deeply involved in the fight for racial justice and dedicated her life to Christian ministry. With remarkable courage, compassion, and unwavering hope, Margaret recounts the hardships, discrimination, and cruelty she endured while choosing forgiveness over bitterness. 

 Five Little Hearts is a delightful and educational children's book by Latrice Muldrow, an experienced educator with more than 20 years of teaching children from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of learning styles. The story follows Mother Heart as she takes her five little hearts outside to play, using counting skills to keep track of each one. When the hearts disappear one by one until none are left, Mother Heart calls for them with concern. Moments later, the five little hearts happily return, revealing they were simply enjoying themselves in the yard. Filled with warmth, fun, and gentle lessons, the book encourages early counting skills while also introducing readers to simple Spanish words and phrases. 

 The Wheels on the Fruit Cart is the second delightful children's book by Latrice Muldrow, an experienced educator with more than 20 years of teaching children from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of learning styles. Inspired by the familiar rhythm of a beloved children's song, this colorful story takes readers on a fun-filled trip to the neighborhood fruit market, where multicultural families shop for delicious blueberries, apples, mangoes, plums, and bananas.

With its lively, rhythmic text and vibrant characters, young readers will enjoy learning about both familiar favorites and exciting new fruits while celebrating diversity, healthy eating, and community. The engaging storyline encourages participation, making it a perfect read-aloud for home or the classroom.

 Join Sampson and Shawn on an inspiring adventure in their small town as two determined friends discover that healthy choices, regular exercise, and encouragement from one another can transform their lives. Based on a true story, this heartwarming tale follows their journey to overcome obesity through friendship, perseverance, and an active lifestyle. As they reach their goals, their remarkable accomplishments inspire those around them, and the entire community comes together to celebrate their success. Filled with motivation and positive life lessons, this uplifting story encourages young readers to believe in themselves, embrace healthy habits, and recognize the power of friendship and teamwork.