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Reading the Bible is something with which most of us are familiar. Some even do it regularly. But do we really think about how we read and respond to Scripture? How deeply do we allow ourselves to be impacted by it?

Contemplative Bible reading (or lectio divina, as it is often called) is an ancient method of approaching Scripture. Consisting of four parts, this method begins with the selected biblical passage and moves to meditating, praying, and contemplating what God is revealing through the Bible.

Many of us tend to think of meditation as something done individually, but reflecting on Scripture in a small group invites us to act and encourages us to share with others how God is calling us to respond.

Stormie Omartian’s bestselling books on prayer and marriage have touched millions of readers in a life–changing way. Praying Through the Deeper Issues of Marriage looks at 15 serious threats to today’s marriages and helps either a husband or a wife learn how to pray in a way that will protect their relationship from these problems—problems that can lead to unsatisfying marriages or often divorce. For those who are already struggling in these areas, this book will help them find the healing and restoration God has for them.

Stormie discusses issues ranging from

• communication breakdown to struggles with finances and raising children
• misplaced priorities to anger, unforgiveness, and sexual frustration
• pornography and infidelity to depression and addictions

No stranger to struggles in her own 34 years of marriage, Stormie looks at these topics and more in the straightforward and hopeful manner readers have come to trust. As always, readers will find Bible verses and personal prayers they can use as powerful resources to help their marriages last a lifetime.

Women long for a meaningful prayer life but the demands of family, work, and home can get in the way of good intentions. Elizabeth George, bestselling author and popular teacher, leads women to deeper communication with God.

Sharing from personal experience and biblical insights, Elizabeth encourages women to create, nurture, and grow a prayer life as they:

• overcome the ten main obstacles to prayer
• discover when and how to talk to God
• pray from the heart for daily needs

Nothing In America Is More Exciting Than College Sports!

Each weekend, stadiums and gymnasiums across America are fi lled with the sound of the band, the smell of nachos and hot dogs, and the roar of the fans. Sports have become an integral part of American life, and college fans are among the loudest and most faithful. These fans lead the cheers, speak the language, and know the history. They attend as many games as possible and want to know all they can about "their" team.

'Bama fans are no exception: just take a look at their T-shirts, pillows, bumper stickers, banners, screen savers, coffee mugs, blankets, license plates, and ringtones -- all designed to declare their loyalty and cheer on their team.

This exciting collection of stories from the many sports played at the University of Alabama is perfect for the Crimson Tide fan who is also a fan of God. Each story, while giving accurate information concerning a sporting event, will also lead you into a moment of refl ection about God and his greatness. Alabama fans will have the best of both worlds.