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Zachary Bartels

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An award-winning preacher and Bible teacher, Zachary Bartels serves as senior pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Lansing, MI. He earned a BA in world religions from Cornerstone University and his Masters of Divinity from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Zachary enjoys film, fine cigars, stimulating conversation, gourmet coffee, reading, writing, and cycling. He lives in Lansing, MI, with his wife Erin and their son. Facebook: AuthorZacharyBartels

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	Playing Saint 4.04 avg rating — 263 ratings — published 2014 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Con 4.04 avg rating — 140 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	42 Months Dry: A Tale of Gods and Gunplay 4.60 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Behind You: A Playing Saint Story it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2021	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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What Thanos Can Teach the Church

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Late last month, millions and millions of people from around the globe (including myself and my family) assembled together in local gathering places, all on the same day, all with a sense of reverence, anticipation, and joy. We gathered together to celebrate victory over death and the vanquishing of evil powers in this world. And, while people have attended sim Read more of this blog post »

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Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel (Preaching the Word)

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The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come, delivered under the similitude of a dream

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Mist of Midnight by Sandra Byrd

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Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden

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The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawana Blackwell

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Steadfast Heart by Tracie Peterson

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Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury

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