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My Books

Books written by Kelly Cox and published through Basic Ministries.

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The Only Book You Need

Kelly D. Cox

A Scripture-centered guide to building a life of faith, prayer, love, and service. Kelly explores foundational Christian teachings and encourages readers to return to the Bible, renew their minds, and put God's Word into practice.

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My Past Doesn't Determine My Future

Kelly D. Cox

Kelly shares stories from childhood, military service, family, work, and ministry. Through setbacks, unexpected opportunities, and experiences he sees as God's guidance, this memoir explores resilience, creative problem-solving, and the possibility of a future beyond your past.

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You Can't Handle The Truth

Kelly D. Cox

A thought-provoking examination of inherited beliefs, biblical interpretation, and personal responsibility. Through Scripture and everyday examples, Kelly challenges readers to question assumptions about God, suffering, anger, and prayer, and pursue truth with humility and an open mind.

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Financial Harmony

Kelly D. Cox

A practical introduction to managing money with purpose. Covering budgeting, debt, saving, investing, generosity, and long-term planning, Kelly connects financial habits and mindset with strategies for growing income, protecting resources, and pursuing greater stability.

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5 Stages of Spiritual Growth

Kelly D. Cox

A biblical guide to understanding your spiritual journey, from spiritual death to spiritual parenthood. Scripture, self-assessment questions, and practical guidance help readers recognize their current stage, develop habits of faith, serve others, and grow into mentors who nurture new disciples.

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Focus Faith Finish

Kelly D. Cox

An exploration of how focus, faith, and fear influence the way we think and act. Combining biblical reflection with practical exercises, Kelly encourages readers to renew their thinking, pursue meaningful goals, and finish what they start.

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The War of Lux and Lucas

Kelly D. Cox

A Christian allegory following teacher Bill Wilson as two inner voices compete to shape his choices. Lux embodies the pull of the flesh, while Lucas points toward the spirit, revealing a daily struggle toward patience, compassion, self-control, and grace.

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Quantum Choices

Kelly D. Cox

Using ideas from quantum physics as metaphors, Kelly explores choice, faith, free will, and God's purpose. Biblical reflections and journaling prompts invite readers to face uncertainty, renew their thinking, and make intentional decisions grounded in Christ.

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The Eden Paradox

Kelly D. Cox

A practical look at the story of Eden and the choices we face today. Kelly examines shame, temptation, habits, and consequences, offering tools for learning from failure, repairing relationships, and building a steadier life.

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My Books Business

Business Books written by Kelly Cox and published through Basic Ministries.

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The Wisdom Gap

Kelly D. Cox

Why do we know what is right yet struggle to live it? Kelly explores how experience, interpretation, and learned patterns shape judgment, offering practical ways to examine assumptions and turn knowledge into consistent, wiser action.

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Friends of Mine

These are books by friends of mine that I would recommend reading.

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In Jesus Name

Rick Dubose

Rick explores five areas of prayer that shape personal faith and church life. Drawing on Scripture and ministry experience, he encourages readers to make room for repentance, encounter God, and develop a consistent culture of prayer.

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Made Free

Tracy L. Edwards

Tracy offers Christian encouragement for people carrying emotional wounds, unhealthy relationships, or destructive patterns. The book focuses on understanding God's love, finding healing through a relationship with Jesus, and moving toward a freer, more purposeful life.

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An Audience with the King

Kat Caldwell

In a world scarred by war, famine, and plague, Nelia experiences other people's emotions as colors and substances. Her search for an audience with the king becomes a journey of confronting her past, discovering purpose, and finding hope.

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Priscilla The Pig

Wendy Crooks

This illustrated children's story follows Priscilla the pig through a tale of fear and friendship. Wendy invites young readers to explore courage, face unfamiliar experiences, and discover the difference a caring friend can make.

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The Thread of Everything

Dustin Beasley

Dustin explores the Bible as one connected story of God's love, tracing themes of covenant, redemption, and restoration from Genesis to Revelation. Blending biblical reflection with personal testimony, he invites readers who feel distant from faith to rediscover belonging, hope, and a deeper relationship with God.

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Top 10 Books

After the Bible these are the Top 10 books you should read.

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The Compound Effect

Darren Hardy

Darren shows how small, repeated choices can build into meaningful results over time. This practical guide connects everyday habits, personal responsibility, and steady effort with progress in work, health, relationships, and personal goals.

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How to Read a Book

Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren

Mortimer and Charles explain how to become an active, thoughtful reader. Their guide covers previewing a book, understanding its structure, examining arguments, and comparing ideas across books, with approaches for different kinds of writing.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

Dale explores how genuine interest, careful listening, appreciation, and respect for another person's perspective can strengthen relationships. His classic guide offers practical principles for communicating persuasively, handling disagreements, and working with people without creating unnecessary resentment.

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Attitude Is Everything

Jeff Keller

Jeff connects the way we think, speak, and act with the direction of our lives. Through twelve lessons, he explores positive expectations, facing fear, learning from setbacks, and taking consistent action toward personal and professional goals.

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The Magic of Thinking Big

David J. Schwartz

David encourages readers to challenge limiting beliefs and pursue larger goals. This motivational classic offers practical approaches to building confidence, overcoming excuses, thinking creatively, and turning good intentions into action in work and everyday life.

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Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill

Napoleon presents his philosophy of achievement through definite goals, persistence, planning, and cooperation with others. First published in 1937, the book explores how focused thought and disciplined action can support the pursuit of financial and personal ambitions.

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The Next Millionaires

Paul Zane Pilzer

Paul examines how technology and changing markets create opportunities for entrepreneurs. Written from a 2006 perspective, the book highlights home-based businesses, direct selling, and recognizing gaps between emerging products and the people who could benefit from them.

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The Price of Everything

Russell D. Roberts

An economics lesson told as a novel, this story follows student Ramon Fernandez and professor Ruth Lieber as they debate prices, fairness, and prosperity. Their conversations explore how markets, incentives, innovation, and cooperation shape everyday life.

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Leadership and Self-Deception

The Arbinger Institute

Through a business fable, the Arbinger Institute explores how self-justification and blaming others can undermine leadership. The book invites readers to recognize their own blind spots, see people beyond their roles, and build more accountable, productive relationships.

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The Anatomy of Peace

The Arbinger Institute

A story about families in conflict becomes a guide to understanding the attitudes that keep disputes alive. The Arbinger Institute examines seeing others as people rather than obstacles, taking responsibility, and creating the conditions for reconciliation at home and work.

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Financial

Books and resources about money, stewardship, and practical growth.

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Financial Harmony

Kelly D. Cox

A practical introduction to managing money with purpose. Covering budgeting, debt, saving, investing, generosity, and long-term planning, Kelly connects financial habits and mindset with strategies for growing income, protecting resources, and pursuing greater stability.

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Be Your Own Banker

R. Nelson Nash

Nelson introduces his Infinite Banking Concept, an approach to financing through the cash value and policy loans of dividend-paying whole life insurance. The book explains his views on interest, long-term planning, and the discipline involved in managing a personal financing system.

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Mapping Out the Millionaire Mystery

Brent Kesler & Chris Naugle

Brent and Chris explain their approach to managing cash flow, debt, and financing through cash-value life insurance. Using examples and financial scenarios, they explore interest costs, access to capital, and building a long-term family financial strategy.

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