Mike Nappa

RULE #1: A Man Should Never Be HungryOkay, there are exceptions to that rule. Like poverty. Or being stranded in the Arcticafter your plane has crash-landed. Or maybe when your mother-in-law serves cranberry-raisin meatloaf and pinto bean pie.But generally speaking, if you're an American with a job, living in this country wherefood is abundant and comparatively cheap, you should never have to go hungryin order to look good for your favorite girl. So forget all that garbage about "portioncontrol" and gimmicky starvation diets and anything else that says you can't have agreat body unless your stomach is growling all the time.Remember Rule #1: You should never have to go hungry....- - - - - - - -Dude, you can eat great, lose weight, and live well. This book will show you how to...- ...take charge of your own body-and see the difference in your mirror.- ...enjoy your food-without letting it harm you.- ...feel better about yourself, your body, your life, and your future.- ...get off the fad diet and get-skinny-quick treadmills.- ...become smarter, healthier, and more confident.- ...love your lifestyle.- ... and live longer to boot.- - - - - - - -Yeah, your life's about to get a whole lot better."I would highly recommend Dude, You Don't Have to be Fat to all men."-Dr. Kim Bruno, Certified Clinical Nutritionist"Ideal for men everywhere. Great stuff "-Celebrity Chef, Daniel Green (Food Network's Kitchen Inferno)

As you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offers:Comfort as you seek God in your griefUnderstanding about the regret, fear, and anger you may feelPowerful Bible verses to meet you in your loss and painHonest prayers to help you cry out to God Whether you've lost someone you love or know someone who is grieving, this comforting book is a balm for weary souls and a source of peace in the most difficult times.

WINNER OF THE 2024 ILLUMINATION BRONZE AWARD FOR THEOLOGYDig into over 200 honest questions everyone has about the Bible with easy-to-understand and well-researched answers to help you dig even deeper Studying the Bible doesn't have to be a chore, and understanding God's Word doesn't have to mean slogging through dull commentaries stuffed with theological jargon. Bible-Smart: Matthew is an invitation to sit down together and talk about honest questions everyone has about the Bible. Every page is a relaxed, fascinating, and enjoyable conversation through the Gospel of Matthew. Covering more than 200 questions, Mike Nappa gives well-researched and thoughtful, yet easy-to-understand answers to what you've always been curious about. Get answers to questions like: Do we know where Jesus was buried?No one seems to know what happened to Mary's husband, Joseph - why?Why does Jesus call himself the "Son of Man"?And more Get Fascinating Answers to Over 200 Questions You've Always Wondered About There is joy in discovering the riches of God's Word, and curiosity is the first step. Each Q&A can be read in under two minutes, making this book perfect for small-group Bible studies, young-adult ministries, or personal reading and devotion. This is a new kind of commentary for today's generation. Includes questions like: What was it like to live with leprosy in Jesus' time?If Jesus clearly promises "you will receive what you ask for" in prayer, why do so many prayers go unanswered?What does it mean that the curtain in the Temple was torn in two when Jesus died?Do "outer darkness" and "weeping and gnashing of teeth" always refer to hell, or are there other interpretations?Why was Peter so afraid of a little servant girl that he would deny even knowing Jesus?And more If your spirit is hungry, then Bible-Smart: Matthew is where you can get fed. In here you'll draw closer to Jesus as you develop a greater understanding of God's Word--and awaken to the difference that it makes in your day-to-day life.Key Features of Bible-Smart: MatthewOver 200 Relevant Questions Why does Jesus call himself the 'Son of Man'? Why does the book of Matthew start with a genealogy? Will getting angry once really send me to hell? Get answers to all these questions you might have wondered but were afraid to ask Easy to Understand Author Mike Nappa's engaging and conversational writing style will feel like you're asking a trusted, longtime friend everything you've ever wondered about the Bible. Cutting through academic language and getting straight to the point, Bible-Smart is clear, concise, and delivers complex concepts in simple ways so everyone can understand them Solid, Reliable Information Enjoy having well-researched information with scriptures to back up expert answers. Focusing on Jesus birth, life, ministry, and resurrection, Bible-Smart will satisfy the most curious souls and leave you even more captivated with God's Word than ever before Bible-Smart is perfect for: Individual and group studyYouth groupsTeens and adultsChurch librariesConfirmation and graduation giftsDiscipleshipPastors and church leadersTo hand to a friendAnd more

Trudi Coffey only realizes that she hasn't seen Samuel Hill in weeks when the FBI shows up asking questions about him. After a strange encounter with an armed man demanding her help and an attack by a member of the Boston mob looking for someone named Dream, Trudi manages to find Samuel--or rather, he finds her. He's made some pretty powerful enemies, but right now his full attention is on protecting Dream from the mob. Because Dream has something they want--the map to the location of artwork stolen from the Gardener Museum during the infamous 1990 heist. With danger closing in from all sides, Trudi and Samuel will have to call on all of their allies to keep Dream safe and discover the identity of the people who have been hunting down Samuel. The real questions are whom can they trust? And who will make it out of this thing alive?

"A thrill ride." -- Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author As part of his street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience's pockets while they watch. It's harmless fun -- until he decides to keep the wallet of a prominent politician, hoping for a few extra bucks. When he finds compromising photos of the councilman and his "personal assistants," The Raven hatches a plan to blackmail the man. However, he quickly finds himself in over his head with the Ukrainian Mafia and mired in a life-threatening plot code-named "Nevermore." Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill must scramble to sort out the clues to rescue The Raven from a wild card bent on revenge.

Fourteen miles east of Peachtree, Alabama, a secret is hidden. The secret's name is Annabel Lee. She doesn't know why her enigmatic uncle has stowed her deep underground in a military-style bunker. He's left her with a few German words, a barely controlled guard dog, and a single command: "Don't open that door for anybody, you got it? Not even me." Miles away in Atlanta, private investigator Trudi Coffey is visited by a mysterious older man calling himself Dr. Smith. He's been trailing a man for a decade -- a man she met through her ex-partner Samuel Hill -- and the trail has led him to her office. The last thing Trudi wants to do is to contact Samuel. But it will take both of them to unravel this mystery -- before it's too late.

Fourteen miles east of Peachtree, Alabama, a secret is hidden. That secret's name is Annabel Lee Truckson, and even she doesn't know why her mysterious uncle has stowed her deep underground in a military-style bunker. He's left her with a few German words, a barely-controlled guard dog, and a single command: "Don't open that door for anybody, you got it? Not even me."Above ground, a former Army sniper called The Mute and an enigmatic "Dr. Smith" know about the girl. As the race begins to find her, the tension builds. Who wants to set her free? Why does the other want to keep her captive forever? Who will reach her first?Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill need to piece together the clues and stay alive long enough to retrieve the girl--before it's too late.With its stunning writing and relentless pace, Annabel Lee will captivate readers from the first page.

It's been a crazy day at work, the house is a mess, and you have nothing in the refrigerator--and you're hosting your small group tonight. How can you possibly get a lesson ready in the midst of your chaotic life? Easy. Just open Instant Small Group.This no-preparation-required teaching resource provides a year's worth of engaging, transforming, and easy-to-lead discussion guides for adult small groups. All 52 studies are "open and go" for those who, for whatever reason, don't have the time or energy to prepare. They can be used by anyone in the group--not just the leader--and are perfect for road trips, retreats, coffeehouse conversations, or even as personal devotionals. Bonus callouts with discussion-specific teaching tips, brief Bible background information, and add-on ideas are included, as well as an appendix titled "20 Tips for Dynamic Discussions."

Bring your family closer together and closer to God through 50 fun and creative devotional activities. Do you struggle with family devotional time? Do your kids seem uninterested in learning more deeply about God's word? With easy-to-lead, engaging hands-on activities, parents can grow their relationships with their kids and their kids' spiritual relationships at the same time. Each activity requires only 5-10 minutes of preparation and is flexible in its length. The activities start with a fun moment to introduce the theme, such as playing "Would You Rather" or creating a family "Museum of Greatness" before moving on to the interactive section, with activities like turning off all the lights and only using a flashlight or doing things backwards by turning their clothes around and eating dessert before dinner. Parents will then dive into the Scripture passage to illustrate how the activities relate to the Bible, and then discuss practical ways to apply the message in everyday life. With careful guidance and support, parents can effectively encourage their children to know, love, and follow Jesus.

Fourteen miles east of Peachtree, Alabama, a secret is hidden. The secret's name is Annabel Lee. She doesn't know why her enigmatic uncle has stowed her deep underground in a military-style bunker. He's left her with a few German words, a barely controlled guard dog, and a single command: "Don't open that door for anybody, you got it? Not even me." Miles away in Atlanta, private investigator Trudi Coffey is visited by a mysterious older man calling himself Dr. Smith. He's been trailing a man for a decade -- a man she met through her ex-partner Samuel Hill -- and the trail has led him to her office. The last thing Trudi wants to do is to contact Samuel. But it will take both of them to unravel this mystery -- before it's too late.

Fourteen miles east of Peachtree, Alabama, a secret is hidden. The secret's name is Annabel Lee. She doesn't know why her enigmatic uncle has stowed her deep underground in a military-style bunker. He's left her with a few German words, a barely controlled guard dog, and a single command: "Don't open that door for anybody, you got it? Not even me." Miles away in Atlanta, private investigator Trudi Coffey is visited by a mysterious older man calling himself Dr. Smith. He's been trailing a man for a decade -- a man she met through her ex-partner Samuel Hill -- and the trail has led him to her office. The last thing Trudi wants to do is to contact Samuel. But it will take both of them to unravel this mystery -- before it's too late.