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One Million Copies Sold in Series Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of Excellence Puberty marks the beginning of significant changes in a child's relationships with parents and the opposite sex. It's an exciting but often stressful time as a child transitions to adulthood. Facing the Facts gives children the information needed to understand exactly what's happening to their bodies during the years ahead and why God planned it to happen just that way. They'll learn about ¿How girls' and boys' bodies change, both inside and out ¿Exactly how a woman gets pregnant and gives birth ¿Why God wants you to save sex for marriage ¿Love, dating, and how relationships mature Now revised and updated with ¿An introduction to differing views on sex based on worldview ¿More thorough material on Christian morality and the broader theological meaning of sex as appropriate for a young person ¿Chapters on masturbation, sexual addiction, gender identity, and same-sex love

One Million Copies Sold in Series! Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of Excellence Stan and Brenna Jones help parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in their homes. Building on a biblical foundation, they discuss how to talk with your children about sexual issues and when it's appropriate to tell them what. With stark honesty and practical suggestions, they address ¿Building a Christian understanding of sex and sexuality ¿Developing a healthy dialogue with children about sexuality ¿How and when to explain sexual intercourse ¿Preparing for the physical changes of puberty ¿Preparing for dating: dealing with romance and sexual attraction ¿Encouraging a commitment to chastity ¿What to do if you're getting a late start telling your kids about sex Now revised and updated with helpful material on the dangers of pornography, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Alzheimer's is a particularly cruel disease. It robs us of the people we love-slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly. Our love for them is tested as their needs increase and their recall decreases, and our own needs suffer neglect as more and more of our time and attention is given to our loved one. Cynthia Fantasia is a caregiver. In this deeply understanding and empowering work she walks you through the landscape of caregiving-for your loved one and for yourself. She introduces you to friends and fellow travelers who offer their own words of empathy and insight. And she slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly empowers you to live well as you care for your loved one in the lingering light.

Everybody waits. We wait for a spouse, wait for a baby, wait on our children, wait for our parents. We wait for clarity and direction. We wait on a job, a promotion, a new direction. We wait for hope, for healing, and for miracles. We wait on God. And when we misunderstand what waiting is about, we can get confused about what God is up to. Waiting is one of God's favorite tools. He can do certain things in our hearts, our lives, and our relationships while we wait-things we cannot experience once we've opened the gift we have been waiting for. So just you wait, because everyone takes their turn in the waiting room. It's a long and painful fact of life, but shortcuts and microwaves aren't the answer. God is at work behind the scenes in invisible ways you can't see . . . yet. Just you wait and see how ready you'll be if you spend your waiting well. Because when your opportunity comes, you don't want to spend more time on the bench. When you wait well, you can say, "Look out, world: I am getting ready to shine. Just you wait." In these pages, Tricia discusses the joy hidden in the discipline of waiting, and the practices of believing God is for you and working on your behalf, even when the work of His hand is hard to find.

More than 90 percent of churchgoers today don't feel equipped in evangelism. Are you one of them? Acts 29 is a workbook that teaches you how to effectively communicate the gospel. With a topical Bible study, memorization tools, and discussion questions, it removes intimidation and awkwardness, allowing you to reach out while respecting others. A great leader's resource, Acts 29 will equip you to share the gospel.

The Bible tells us that our mouths are to be fountains of life, but our day-to-day interactions prove otherwise. So how do we address our hearts as well as our words? This book explores the impact our words can have and helps us develop a filter to hold back things we shouldn¿t say.

What Desires Drive You? Every day bombards us with so many desires, and we wish we could pursue them all. Ecclesiastes recounts the story of one person who decided to try. He denied himself nothing that he wanted: Money. Sex. Power. Prestige. Knowledge. Experiences. He pursued them all. But what happens when we reach the end of those things? If you feel like yoüre racing the clock for all you desire, this strangely named book may feel surprisingly familiar. See where his desires led him and what he learned through it all. LifeChange LifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God¿s Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Features ¿Cover the entire book of Ecclesiastes in 8 lessons ¿Equip yourself to lead a Bible study ¿Imagine the Bible¿s historical world ¿Study word origins and definitions ¿Explore thoughtful questions on key themes ¿Go deeper with optional projects ¿Add your notes with extra space and wide margins ¿Find the flexibility to fit the time you have

Over 400,000 copies sold!We aren't meant to wait for holiness--we're meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively "be holy," but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits.Don Whitney's convicting insight on spiritual disciplines will challenge you to grow in new ways as a Christian. Now updated and revised, this edition offers practical suggestions for cultivating spiritual growth, diving into practices such as: Absorbing ScripturePrayerWorshipEvangelismServingFastingSilence and solitudeJournalingAnd moreRegardless of where you are in your Christian walk, this anniversary edition provides refreshing and profound encouragement for your spirit."Don Whitney's spiritual feet are blessedly cemented in the wisdom of the Bible. This is as beneficial as it is solid. If you want to be really real with your God, this book provides practical help." --J. I. Packer, author and theologian

Over 200,000 copies soldYou are never beyond the reach of God's grace--or the need for it.Being a Christian is about more than just accepting salvation--it's about regularly becoming more like Jesus. This is hard work. As we struggle to become more like Christ, we can easily lose sight of grace in favor of the discipline we put ourselves through.It's time to take another look at the role we play--and God plays--in our growth as a Christian. Renowned author Jerry Bridges offers a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means to the believer. A must-read for Christians wanting to grow in their faith, this book will comfort and challenge you as you learn about the disciplines of: CommitmentConvictionsChoicesAdversityAnd moreEqually challenging and comforting, Bridges uses his relaxed, everyday style alongside hard-hitting truths. Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection."The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant." --Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author