Nan Gurley has narrated 15 audiobooks on Listento.it by 15 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 26 ratings. The most-rated is Jesus Calling Updated and Expanded.
If I Run
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Casey knows the truth. But it won't set her free. Casey Cox's DNA is all over the crime scene. There's no use talking to police; they have failed her abysmally before. She has to flee before she's arrested...or worse. The truth doesn't matter anymore. But what is the truth? That's the question haunting Dylan Roberts, the war-weary veteran hired to find Casey. PTSD has marked him damaged goods, but bringing Casey back can redeem him. Though the crime scene seems to tell the whole story, details of the murder aren't adding up. Casey Cox doesn't fit the profile of a killer. But are Dylan's skewed perceptions keeping him from being objective? If she isn't guilty, why did she run? Unraveling her past and the evidence that condemns her will take more time than he has, but as Dylan's damaged soul intersects with hers, he is faced with two choices: the girl who occupies his every thought is a psychopathic killer...or a selfless hero. And the truth could be the most deadly weapon yet.
©2016 Terri Blackstock (P)2016 Zondervan
Jesus Calling Updated and Expanded
Summary
The best-selling 365-day devotional Jesus Calling is written as if Jesus himself is speaking directly to you - words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of his unending love. These writings are based on Jesus' own words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture - penned by one who loves him and reveres his word. These much-loved devotions will help you look forward to your time with the lord and experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the one who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. This powerful audio recording of Jesus Calling contains the words and Scripture Jesus lovingly laid on Sarah's heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, and hope. Words that have made her increasingly aware of his presence and allowed her to enjoy his peace. Be drawn into the savior's peaceful presence daily with this beautifully recorded audio devotional. Featuring multivoice narration and musical scoring, these powerful daily words of inspiration will strengthen listeners' spiritual lives. Also includes full Scripture readings for each day in addition to guided reflection and prayer thoughts.
©2016 Sarah Young (P)2016 Thomas Nelson
Dear Jesus
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From your heart’s deepest cry to life’s joyful praises, nothing is off limits to Jesus. Knowing Jesus on a deeper, more personal level means sharing all aspects of your life with Him…every day. In Dear Jesus, Sarah Young exemplifies what it means to do this - to dialogue with the Savior. She begins each of the 120 devotionals by sharing intimate struggles and longings that weigh on the heart - being preoccupied with problems; being dissatisfied with oneself, and other spiritual issues. Jesus then responds in His loving way by giving guidance and encouragement, using Scripture as the foundation from which His words flow. Readers will be drawn into the presence of God through these spiritual letters of grace.
©2014 Thomas Nelson Publishers (P)2014 Thomas Nelson Publishers
Desperate
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For mothers of young children, this audiobook is a lovely offering of hope, truth, freedom, wild grace, friendship, and the knowledge that they are not alone. Many moms have dreamed of life with children, and yet the reality seems far away from their dreams. Their hearts are committed, but their spirits are sagging. This audiobook is a coffee-talk from one woman who is still “figuring-it-out-in-the-mess” (Sarah Mae) and much-needed counsel from one who is older and wiser (Sally Clarkson). The audiobook’s message speaks to the hearts of desperate women who need a friend to come alongside and encourage them, give them hope, and remind them of who they are. Desperate is a tremendous source of compassion and information for any mama of young children who: Feels she’s going under Is isolated and lonely Has lost to the beast of housework Is suffering from depression and a feeling of desperation Each mother will know she has a woman who can relate with her in the daily struggles of mama-hood, and will receive wisdom from an older woman who has gone through the struggles and made it to the other side.
©2014 Thomas Nelson (P)2014 Thomas Nelson
Uncommon Ground
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Best-selling author Timothy Keller and legal scholar John Inazu bring together a thrilling range of artists, thinkers, and leaders to provide a guide to faithful living in a pluralistic, fractured world. How can Christians today interact with those around them in a way that shows respect to those whose beliefs are radically different but that also remains faithful to the gospel? Timothy Keller and John Inazu bring together illuminating stories - their own and from others - to answer this vital question. Uncommon Ground gathers an array of perspectives from people thinking deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our time. Contributors include: Lecrae Tish Harrison Warren Kristen Deede Johnson Claude Richard Alexander Shirley Hoogstra Sara Groves Rudy Carrasco Trillia Newbell Tom Lin Warren Kinghorn Providing varied and enlightening approaches to reaching faithfully across deep and often painful differences, Uncommon Ground shows us how to live with confidence, joy, and hope in a complex and fragmented age. "Loving engagement with folks with whom we disagree does not come easily for many of us with strong Christian convictions. Tim Keller and John Inazu are not only models for how to do this well, but in this fine book they have gathered wise conversation partners to offer much needed counsel on how to cultivate the spiritual virtues of humility, patience, and tolerance that are necessary for loving our neighbors in our increasingly pluralistic culture." (Richard Mouw, Professor of Faith and Public Life, Fuller Theological Seminary) "For anyone struggling to engage well with others in an era of toxic conflict, this book provides a framework, steeped in humility, that is not only insightful but is readily actionable. I'm grateful for the vulnerability and wisdom offered by each of the twelve leaders who contributed to this book. The task of learning to love well - neighbors and enemies alike - is long and urgent, and it can be costly. And yet, as this book shows us, because it is the work of Jesus, we can pursue this love with great hope." (Gary A. Haugen, founder and CEO, International Justice Mission)
©2020 Timothy Keller (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
A Brave Face
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Barbara Marlowe was in her 50s when she saw the photo that changed her life. It was a photo of four-year-old Teeba Furat Fadhil, whose face, head, and hands had been severely burned during a roadside bombing in the Diyala Province of Iraq when she was just 19 months old. It was Teeba’s eyes that captivated Barbara. They were wide, dark, and soulful. They seemed to cry out with a message across continents: Help me. The story of Barbara responding to that call is as inspiring as it is improbable. With a powerful faith and determination, Barbara overcame obstacle after obstacle to bring Teeba to the United States for medical treatments - and to ultimately offer a home. A Brave Face includes material written by Teeba and her Iraqi mother, Dunia, at key moments in their stories. The audiobook also explores the connection forged between Barbara and Dunia over the past decade - a connection that has survived the strife of war and the horrors of Al-Qaeda and ISIS. In the end, this story highlights the power of love to reach across both cultures and continents.
©2019 Barbara Marlowe and Teeba Furat Marlowe (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
The Baker's Wife
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If what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, why is Audrey growing weaker by the day? When her husband Geoff, a pastor, lost his job after a scandal rocked their congregation, Audrey's never lost faith. They decide to resurrect a failing bakery as a way to heal family wounds and restore their place in the community. Running late to the bakery one foggy morning, Audrey strikes a vehicle. Emerging from her car into the fog, she discovers she hit a motor scooter. But there’s no rider in sight. Just blood. The absence of the driver is a mystery, especially to Sergeant Jack Mansfield, the detective and church member responsible for firing Geoff from his pulpit. The scooter belongs to Jack’s wife, Julie, a teacher at the local high school, who has vanished… like morning fog. Though there is no evidence to support Jack’s growing suspicion that Audrey and Geoff were involved in Julie’s disappearance, the detective is convinced of their guilt. When he takes the tiny bakery and its patron’s hostage, Audrey must unravel the secret of Julie’s disappearance and her own mysterious suffering before Jack hits his breaking point.
©2011 Thomas Nelson, Inc. (P)2011 Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Uncommon Protector
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Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict - a man who's just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one-year post. The years following the war have been hard on Laurel Tracey. Both her brother and her father died in battle, and her mother passed away shortly after receiving word of their demise. Laurel has been trying to run her 200-acre ranch as best she can. When she discovers that squatters have settled in her north pasture and have no intention of leaving, Laurel decides to use the last of her money to free a prisoner from the local jail. If she agrees to offer him room and board for one year, he will have to work for her to pay off his debt. Former soldier Thomas Baker knows he's in trouble when he finds himself jailed because he couldn't pay a few fines. Laurel's offer might be his only ticket out. Though she's everything he ever dreamed of in a woman - sweet and tender-hearted, yet strong - he's determined to remain detached, work hard on her behalf, and count the days until he's free again. But when cattle start dying and Laurel's life is threatened, Thomas realizes more than just his freedom is on the line. Laurel needs someone to believe in her and protect her property. And it isn't long before Laurel realizes that Thomas Baker is far more than just a former soldier. He's a trustworthy hero, and he needs more than just his freedom - he needs her love and care, too.
©2017 Shelley Shepard Gray (P)2017 Zondervan
Afloat
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Dark waters are rising. Who will stay afloat? Architect Vance Nolan has crafted a marvel - shining apartments floating in the peaceful cove of a winding river. The project is partially occupied and about to make investors rich when a sinkhole gives way. Torrential rains quickly flood the cove, leaving a handful of builders, investors, and residents cut off from the rest of the world. The motley group is bitterly divided over how to survive. Vance insists they wait for rescue. Developer Tony Dean wants to strike out into the darkness. And single-mom Danielle Clement, obligated to each man and desperate to protect her young son, Simeon, isn’t sure which one is wiser. Power failure, an unnatural daytime darkness, explosions, and a murder expose hidden intentions and dark histories. Then Simeon spots something strange underwater - beautiful, shifting lights in the dark depths. In this watery world, everyone’s secrets will eventually come to light. And deliverance may mean more than just getting out alive. Another stunning exploration of the human spirit and supernatural possibilities from best-selling author Erin Healy.
©2013 Thomas Nelson (P)2013 Thomas Nelson
Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas
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Jesus Calling®: The Story of Christmas uniquely teaches the Christmas story to your children with a beautiful narrative starting at creation and sharing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. After listening to the story, you and your little ones can dive deeper into God’s plan for Christmas with Jesus Calling devotions and Bible verses at the end of the audiobook. Teach your children the story of Christmas...starting from creation! In Jesus Calling®: The Story of Christmas, children will discover that God always had a plan for Christmas. Christ was chosen before the world was made. -1 Peter 1:20 The Christmas story began long, long ago. Before the angel Gabriel told Mary she would have God's Son. Before the shepherds saw the angels and before the wise men saw the star. Even before the sun and the moon shone for the first time, before the first cows ever moooed and the first monkeys ever climbed! Before Adam and Even took their first walk in the Garden of Eden, God had a plan for Christmas. From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Curl up with your little ones around the Christmas tree with Jesus Calling®: The Story of Christmas.
©2018 Sarah Young and Katya Longhi (P)2018 Thomas Nelson
Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories, with Full Scriptures
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This new edition of the beloved devotional is the first edition of Jesus Calling to include true stories from readers, listeners, and from Sarah herself. You'll be able to identify and draw strength from these personal accounts of struggle and weakness, burdens and fears, forgiveness and redeeming love as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and personal reflections, best-selling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace - for today and every day. This number one best-selling 365-day devotional is written as if Jesus himself is speaking directly to you - words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of his unending love. Sarah Young shares her personal prayer journal and her reflections based on Jesus' words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture. Penned by one who loves Jesus and reveres his word, these writings have helped millions of people grow in their relationship with Jesus. This new edition of the beloved devotional includes Scriptures and 20 stories from Sarah and readers of Jesus Calling. It makes a wonderful gift for anyone eager for a new experience of Jesus Calling as well as for those experiencing it for the first time. The first-ever Jesus Calling devotional to include real-life, inspirational stories, Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories, with Full Scriptures invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine. These much-loved devotions will help you look forward to your time with the Lord and experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you.
©2020 Sarah Young (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Distortion
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New York Times best-seller Blackstock delivers a gripping suspense about the deadly consequences of a husband’s lies. When Juliet Cole’s husband of 15 years is murdered before her eyes, she thinks it was a random shooting. Devastated and traumatized, she answers hours of questioning, then returns home to break the tragic news to her sons. But a threatening voicemail escalates this from a random shooting to a planned, deliberate attack. Juliet realizes that she and her children are in danger too - unless she meets the killers’ demands. But as she and her sisters untangle the clues, her husband’s dark secrets come to light. The more she learns, the more her life is dismantled. Was her husband an innocent victim or a hardened criminal? Full-length suspense novel. Includes discussion questions for book clubs. Part of the Moonlighters series. Audiobook one: Truth Stained Lies Audiobook two: Distortion Audiobook three: Twisted Innocence
©2014 Zondervan (P)2014 Zondervan
40 Days with Jesus
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Spend 40 days with Jesus - from the time leading up to his death on Good Friday to the celebration of his resurrection on Easter Sunday - and celebrate his presence as never before. Select devotions from Sarah Young’s best-selling Jesus Calling have been compiled to create an experience of closeness with the Savior during any time of the year. This audiobook edition of key devotions offers a convenient format. Millions of people have found comfort and inspiration in Sarah Young’s number one best-selling Jesus Calling. Repeat customers enjoy giving 40 Days with Jesus as a gift throughout the year Perfect for travel Experience peace in his presence in 40 Days with Jesus.
©2010 Sarah Young (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Twisted Innocence
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From New York Times best-seller Blackstock comes a gripping story of a private investigator whose past choices have finally caught up to her - and are now putting her infant daughter at risk. Though Holly’s stumbled through most of her adult life as a party girl, she longs to live a more stable life for her daughter. Then police show up to question her about the whereabouts of Creed Kershaw, Lily’s father. She has kept his identity a secret from friends and family - she never even told him about the pregnancy. Now, he’s a person of interest in a drug-related murder case. Determined to keep him out of their lives and turn him over to police, Holly uses her private investigating skills to search for him. But her bravado backfires when he turns the tables and takes her and the baby hostage. As desperate hours tick by, Holly realizes his connection to Leonard Miller - the man who has gunned down several members of her family. Creed claims he’s innocent and that Miller is after him, too. His gentleness with Lily moves her, but she can’t trust a man who has held her at gunpoint...even if he reminds her so much of herself. Dangers old and new threaten Holly and her baby, and lives are demanded as sacrifices for love. Through a complex web of mistakes and regret, redemption is the one hope Holly has left to hold on to. Full-length suspense novel. Includes discussion questions for book clubs. Part of the Moonlighters series. Audiobook one: Truth Stained Lies Audiobook two: Distortion Audiobook three: Twisted Innocence
©2015 Zondervan (P)2015 Zondervan
Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids
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Devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child's heart. Based on the original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed he was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals. They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless young listeners with his presence and his peace in ever deeper measure. Meets national education standards.
©2010 Sarah Young (P)2020 Thomas Nelson