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God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World

By deannelson on June 20, 2016

Have you ever had a conversation that went far deeper than the words spoken or an experience where you felt you had participated in something sacred? Although these situations may seem unexplainable, they are reminders…
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Quantum Leap: How John Polkinghorne Found God in Science and Religion

By deannelson on September 1, 2011

Using key events in the life of physicist Sir John Polkinghorne, this is an introduction to the central ideas that make the relationship between science and religion such a fascinating field of investigation An engaging…
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The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are

By deannelson on August 9, 2006

No one wants to end life’s journey wondering: Did my life count for something? Did I have a reason for being here? The stories in this book show that for people of all ages, income…
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Every Full-Moon Night & They Saw Only Feet

By deannelson on August 8, 2006

Every Full-Moon Night (2006) and They Saw Only Feet (2007) were two collections of stories from missionary kids, recounting some of the life lessons they learned while growing up on the mission field.  Both of…
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100 Years of Stories (Voices and Images From Point Loma Nazarene University’s First Century)

By deannelson on August 8, 2001

Dean Nelson was asked to create this book to celebrate the centennial of Point Loma Nazarene University.  This collection of stories and images going back to the founding of the school shows the deep spiritual…
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Come as You Are: An Invitation to Meet Jesus–Just Where You Are

By deannelson on January 26, 1999

Why do people change their lives? What evokes a sense of repentance from them? Is it the awareness that they are loved completely, that God comes to them through Jesus? Now–as they are, not as…
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Heart and Soul: Awakening Your Passion to Serve

By deannelson on June 1, 1997

A challenging account of faith in action, Heart and Soul is the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Using illustrations from Heart-to-Heart International, the authors (Dean Nelson and Dr Gary Morsch) sound a call…
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New Father’s Survival Guide: Devotions for the First Year of Parenthood

By deannelson on March 8, 1994

Published in 1994, Dean drew upon his own experiences of becoming a Dad to explore the questions, fears, and hopes that every new dad (and mom) faces.  The book features 30 (often humorous) devotionals that…
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God Never Said We’d Be Leading at the Half (But He Did Promise That We’d Win the Ball Game)

By deannelson on August 8, 1980

Published in 1980 and co-authored with Dean Spencer, Dean Nelson’s first published book explored how a Christian can respond in hope when facing overwhelming catastrophe.    While the book is no longer in print, used copies…
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