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Lots of people dabble in real estate. Some own a few rental units; some flip one or two houses a year; others slowly build a real estate portfolio so that by the time they retire, they own a dozen properties. And then there are those real estate “unicorns” who somehow manage to acquire 30 or 40 properties after only three years in the game—and who go on to build legacy-level wealth. What’s their secret? What do they do differently? It’s all in their mindset.

Administration is an essential component of every church. Pastors, ministers, and church leaders will benefit from this practical guide to understanding and managing administrative details such as church finances, policies, and staff.

Every parent’s dream is within your reach. In Parenting Siblings Without Rivalry, you will discover how to equip your kids with the right skills to manage conflicts on their own, so you won’t have to, how to prepare your children for a new arrival in the family, the essential family activity you should regularly schedule to defuse any issues before they escalate, why you shouldn’t treat your children equally, and how to treat them instead, how to handle your child’s feelings of jealousy when one child needs or gets more attention than the other, and more.

Jesus words, "Remember Lot's wife," is a compelling call to reflect on her disobedience. But what about Lot? Lot's wife is known for one tragic decision. She appears in paragraph of Genesis and again in Jesus' instruction. But what about Lot? Lot made multiple decisions that set his wife up to fail. Bad Decisions - The Legacy of Lot is an autopsy of Lot's choices. Lot's decisions to disrespect others, to pursue wealth, to immerse his family in the cesspool known as Sodom, to disregard his obligation as a parent are the making of chaos. The aftermath of Lot's life was two sons born of incest...

Revival is often misunderstood. Revival and spiritual harvest are attainable by all. It does not come in gaudy or grand ways but is a result of consistently doing the right things. A high IQ, talent, education, or religious pedigree are not a prerequisite to revival. You can be part of an impacting ingathering that will affect your community. The church can grow!

Every church is rooted in its tireless striving to stand up to the world's ungodly desires and temptations by investing heavily in relationships, demonstrating Christ's love, and providing for physical and spiritual needs. The Lord desires His church to be productive, making converts and partnering with Him to develop mature Christians. A healthy church grows as a result of conversions and disciple-making. Why do some churches grow only with transfers, remain stagnant, or shrink? There are eighteen primary reasons churches do not experience healthy growth. With work, discipline, ...

Are emotional and mental health issues unacceptable to Christian conversation? Light in a Dark Place: Encountering Depression is an attempt to bring the experience of depression into the light of day. Those who experience major depressive disorder need to have their difficulty validated. Family members, friends, leaders, and pastors need to know what depression is. Finally, we need artillery to help to fight back against depression. Light in a Dark Place accomplishes all of this and more!

My three-year-old has not had a temper tantrum in 4 months. Here’s the one thing I did: You don’t need to be a child psychologist to understand how this change works and what it does to strengthen communication, encourage good behavior, and eliminate stubborn displays forever. Learn: The number 1 way to talk to young kids so that they will listen (and more importantly, understand!), methods for no-drama discipline that get results, and much more.

In the walled city-state of Alu, Kammani wants nothing more than to become the accomplished healer her father used to be before her family was cast out of their privileged life in shame. When Alu's ruler falls deathly ill, Kammani’s beautiful little sister, Nanaea, is chosen as one of three sacred maidens to join him in the afterlife. It’s an honor. A tradition. And Nanaea believes it is her chance to live an even grander life than the one that was stolen from her. But Kammani sees the selection for what it really is - a death sentence.

After losing his trooper partner, Charlie, in a recovery dive, Gabe Jones is not prepared for what he discovers when he attempts to investigate the scene of Charlie’s death. In the murky waters of the Florida panhandle, Gabe questions his partner’s departed spirit and uncovers an underwater graveyard, along with a dire warning that more deaths are coming if he doesn’t stop the killer.

When a fallen golden boy who has lost everything moves in with a girl involved with the mafia, a potentially fatal romance is forged. Seventeen-year-old Tyler Winston has it all: a state senator for a father, a valedictorian girlfriend, and a high school basketball team on the verge of victory. But when his father dies, Tyler's charmed life in Scottsdale, Arizona, collapses. Forced to move across town to the notorious South Phoenix 'hood, Tyler finds himself living with a family friend he has never met. Aurora Giordano seems to lead a respectable life, but beneath the surface, she is ...

Just a few moons after escaping the tomb in Alu, Kammani and the other runaway maidens have found refuge in the city-state of Manzazu. There, Kammani has become a respected healer, especially among the warriors she's brought back from the brink of death. Now that the nightmares of Alu are fading, she can finally decide whether or not to take Dagan’s hand in marriage.

Sydney West enjoys sampling summer boys, but this year, one refuses to be a one-night stand… Twenty-one-year-old Sydney doesn’t believe in relationships. Her parents’ toxic divorce has taught her love is nothing but a sinister fairy tale. So every summer she parties, hooks up, abandons her lover before dawn, and repeats. That is until she meets gorgeous local surfer Jason King at the beach… When Jason fails to flirt—or even give her a second glance—she decides something must be wrong with him, and it’s safer to stay away. But when Sydney and Jason’s best friends hook up and ...

Sydney West’s new relationship might have survived Malibu, but her transformation from party girl to girlfriend isn’t complete… Sydney is back in Arizona, and with the fall semester at her doorstep, doubts about her so-called summer love start to plague her. A bad girl can only stay good for so long. Jason King changed her and made her wonder if love was real. But now, far from his charm, and with the party scene on campus in full swing, the magic is fading… Jason isn’t willing to let distance drive a wedge between them… A surprise reunion and a romantic cabin getaway is enough ...

This year’s annual voyage to Malibu will be unlike any other... Sydney West is no longer a party girl looking for summer boys to occupy her nights. She has found love with Jason King and agreed to marry him. With wedding plans in full swing for the July deadline, everything seems to be perfect. Until someone from Jason’s past interrupts their summer getaway… When Jason turns cold and distant, the party scene beckons Sydney to return to her old drink-all-night ways. Only this time the guys at the bar don’t hold her attention, but when Sydney's drink is drugged by a so-called friend...

Maurice Coons (also known as Armitage Trail), is best known for this 1929 pulp fiction novel which is based on the life of Al Capone. The book is the basis of two films films of the same name. One starring Paul Muni in 1932 and later on starring Al Pacino in 1983. The story starts out with the beginnings of young Tony Guarino as a small time but savvy gangster who goes off to fight in the Great War and comes back as Tony Camonte, the city's next big cheese.

The Lord Jesus Christ's solutions are elegantly simple, even when it comes to establishing and sustaining your personal devotion. Welcome to the Keep it Simple Saints (K.I.S.S.) Series. The focus is on pruses on giving solutions - simple approaches that work. Book #1 in the series is K.I.S.S. - Personal Devotion. Despite the longing for a closer relationship with Jesus, the majority of Protestant Christians, by their own assessment, lack in their personal devotion. Why the disparity? For many, the answer lies in the lack of guidance and instruction. Keep it Simple Saints - Personal ...

By the age of seven, Kyle Coon had his second eye removed and became totally blind. Discovering a Life Without Limits is the true story of Kyle going from the darkness of blindness to the world's mountain peaks while navigating everyday life. Through the journey, Kyle learns how to trust a world he cannot see and how to conquer the fear of the unknown, while asking the listener a simple question: Are you ready to live a Life Without Limits?

God's men are unique. They serve his purpose and deal with real-world issues. Distinctly Different is intended to offer thoughts and applications for men to gain and apply a Christian worldview of the matters of life.

Welcome to "Enlightenment Unknown: Life of a Spiritual Nomad"! Tune in for discussions that will inspire hope, healing and provide a blueprint for learning to love yourself! Through vivid storytelling and introspective discussions, Wes guides listeners through the real-life story of a traumatic haunted house and spiritual awakening.