Akron Public Library

Explore the Beatitudes with a fresh eye. Jesus preached these in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 two thousand years ago, and they still offer the secret to a truly satisfying life.

In 1996, a rare book expert is offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of a mysterious, beautifully illuminated Hebrew manuscript created in fifteenth-century Spain and recently saved from destruction during the shelling of Sarajevo's libraries. When Hanna Heath, a caustic Aussie loner with a passion for her work, discovers a series of tiny artifacts in the book's ancient binding - an insect-wing fragment, wine stains, salt crystals,...

"Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words ... Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture with stories such as "Where the Father's Love Found Him," "Betrayed," and "The Borrowed Tomb." Martin's writing offers a way to see how Jesus' life and the lives of His disciples revealed an unwavering confidence in the power and presence of God."--

We are all somewhere in the Blacksmith's shop. We are either on the scrap pile, in the Master's hands on the anvil, or in the tool chest. (Some of us have been in all three.) In this collection of writings, best-selling author Max Lucado takes us on a tour of the "shop." We'll examine all tools and look in all corners, from the shelves to the workbench, from the water to the fire. And for you who make the journey-who leave the heap and enter the fire,...

"From Jago and Sally Lloyd-Jones, the creators of the bestselling Jesus Storybook Bible, comes this gorgeous and innovative collection of 101 simple-yet-profound thoughts on faith. Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing shares profound spiritual truths from the Bible told in a conversational tone--drawing insights from creation, history, science, the writings of great thinkers and preachers and writers, and more." --Provided by publisher.

Filled with insights, inspirational meditations and Scripture readings arranged in short, manageable devotions.

The long-awaited follow-up to Sarah Young's Jesus Calling-a new 365-day devotional experience! With scripture and new personal reflections, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of joy-for today and every day-in Jesus Always.Life today is full of difficulties-loss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving,...

"Popular Instagram poet and...author Morgan Harper Nichols reimagines the classic heroine's journey--from the very first call to adventure, through trials, hardships, and new relationships, all the way back home--and offers key lessons and affirmations to encourage and equip you every step of the way. As you travel your own journey of self-discovery, you're invited to: Cultivate the courage you need to follow your passions; Develop curiosity about...

Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God's Word to your circumstances A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts Space for you to write out prayers, worries,...