Being happy everyday is hard work. For those struggling with anxiety or depression, finding happiness is even more challenging. The good news is that anyone can still be joyful with the Lord.In a collection of inspirational devotionals, Kelsea Taft relies on her personal experiences to bring the sometimes taboo topic of mental health in a positive light to the Christian community. Within her writings, Kelsea addresses why we need to end the stigma of mental health in the Christian community, provides encouragement that we are never alone, even when we feel stuck and tired, why the traditional prayer format can sometimes be intimidating, why our weaknesses can be what makes us strong, and why it is important to wait for the mountaintop fog to lift so we can see how far we have come. Included is her testimony of how God's grace and unconditional love has helped guide her through her own mental health challenges.Mountaintop Breakdown shares devotionals that provide encouragement to anyone struggling with mental health issues that God is always by their side.
Love Never Fails is a collection of devotions that cover God's Love for Us, Our Love for Ourselves, and How to Love Others. Included is the powerful story of The Prodigal Son. The section on The Fruit of the Spirit shows how we can manifest the character of God in our daily lives. The Scriptural truths in this book give a clear picture of our identity, setting us free from self-doubt and discouragement.
Jesus said, "e;Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."e;Matthew 19:14 (NIV)
What is the overall story of the Bible? How do its various parts fit together? How can Jesus claim to be the fulfillment of the promises of God? Christians believe that the sovereign, all-powerful, infinite, Triune God of the universe has chosen to speak to people through the Bible. But sometimes this Bible can be daunting in its size and scope, and many people who read the Bible struggle with understanding how it all fits together.His Unified Word presents an eight-week Bible study that traces the storyline of the Bible from beginning to end and explores how every theme is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Twenty Old Testament and twenty New Testament passages reveal the big picture of creation, rebellion, redemption, and restoration. Each one of the forty days in the study guides readers through a Bible passage, an explanatory commentary, and thoughtful interaction with the text. Teaching sections at the end of each week also explain how all of the passages fit together through covenants, types, and promises.Ideal for both individuals and groups, this uplifting study will enrich knowledge of God and love for his unified Word.
"e;God Created Boys to be Boys"e; reinforces the Biblical truth that God knew what was best for us when He created us male or female. This playful story about Adam's thankfulness utilizes early phonetic skills and sight words that support beginning readers. Included in the back of the book is a special bonus section for your child to make personal connections with the story content. The bright, lighthearted illustrations along with the powerful message and repetitive text will draw the reader in your life back to read it again and again!
Are you afraid to have people in your home for dinner? Overnight? The Bible tells us to offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.In the early years of marriage and ministry, hospitality wasn't Judy's strongest gift. But over the years, she practiced and became good at hospitality and entertaining. There have been some funny and edifying times around the Russell table. As well as times that were somewhat nerve racking.This book is full of stories about hospitality and entertaining. Everyone is real. Included are lots of little tips, tricks and recipes to make entertaining more pleasurable and hopefully to erase the fear one may have about extending hospitality.
Finding My Way Home shares personal testimonies of hardship and triumph that will remind you that you are not alone. In a world that can leave you feeling hopeless, you will discover the answer to the void that lives inside each of us. The empty space that can only be filled with one thing - Jesus. Come on this journey with others and experience the joy this author found while learning to praise in the storms of life. Hear about a relentless God who longs to call you His. A God who wants to join you as you find your way home.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. A boy is in a quest to find the right person good enough to receive his holiday gift. Follow his journey to the ends of the earth in search of the right guy. Whom Shall I Thank? is a heartfelt novel teaching children to be grateful and telling them who is most worthy to receive praises.
Tom Kingery shares meditations on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in this book that complements his other groundbreaking works focusing on faith.The book is like a gallery of images and thoughts highlighting Scripture and Christ's miraculous rising from the dead. Every snapshot delves into resurrection stories from the Gospels, such as the story of the Prodigal Son's return.In that story, Jesus gives us a new way of looking at life with its failures and triumphs. When we can see beyond the shortcomings in someone's life and overcome that dead-to-me attitude, someone's existence takes on a whole new meaning. Likewise, we can gain a new way of looking at death. Even when someone is no longer with us, our memories can bring them back to life and they can remain present in very real ways-we can feel resurrection.Explore life's unknowns, consider what the world would be like if Jesus had never risen from the dead, and discover why you should never fear dying with the meditations in Risen Indeed!
Embark on a journey across the sea where a forbidden love blossoms only to be cut short by societal constraints and the choke hold of traditions steeped in cultural pride and oppression. Follow Yindja and Josephine as they create a love in the child Bebe that sees them cursed, emprisoned and pushed to the edge of redemption as they espouse the dichotomy of human nature in good and evil, triumph and defeat. This is the generational story that transcends all cultures and all ages to speak to the very nature of how human beings exist in a "e;civilised society"e; hell bent on normalizing the status quo, sexual abuse and generational trauma. Bebe Muke' is one girl's humble beginnings to thwart the robes of oppression, take daring chances to break these yokes and eventually come to change the world. Bebe Muke' is part 1 of an incredible adventure that explores the faces of survival, the stain of colonialism and the strength of the human spirit.
A SMALL BOOK WITH POWERFUL WORDSThe title of this book "e;Black Girls Lives Matter Too!!"e; is derived from personal experiences. Valerie and her daughter continue to be affected by the challenges and harmfulness that confronts them. Valerie's daughter wants you to know that she was adopted as an infant and her parents are magnificent parents! Even with a great upbringing with both Christian parents in their home, she faces many challenges in this life. It causes both to be in unfamiliar places and having ongoing therapy. Even though in some black communities there is a sigma about trusting therapists with your personal business, so far, it's been a positive experience for them. Furthermore, they believe strongly when all else fails, "e;Jesus never fails, He is always there to bring healing."e; You can open your heart to Him today. Romans 10:9-13CSBThank you, Valerie, for sharing with us the way to salvation!
To receive the imputed righteousness of God is to receive a blessed life. But everyone has been created with free will-the ability and right to make decisions and choices in life. We can choose to have and live a blessed life. This gift of free will comes to us from a loving God. And because of his love, we were not created as robots to be controlled by some sort of cosmic mechanical system.Most of us know there are two spiritual forces that coexist with us. One is good-God the Fathers. The other is evil-Satan, the devil, and our enemy. Which of the two spiritual forces will you live in agreement with for your life? No matter the circumstances, situations, or problems of your life, it is your choice to live a better life with God's help and power backing you. You can live a blessed life through your mind, what you are thinking and believing; through your heart, what you are allowing to be on your heart; and through your mouth, what you speak out of your mouth. The choice is yours, to live and keep living a blessed life.This inspirational guide invites you to embrace the righteousness of God by choosing to receive the blessed life he offers using your mind, heart, and mouth.
Get ready to travel to a new country with Maxx. He gets to go share the good news of the Gospel. Going to a new place can be scary but he soon finds out that he has a lot more in common with his new friends.
Where is God? How is the Bible reflected in my life? To help answer these questions, Dandelion Tea in a Weedy World uses mirror poetry, a new kind of writing in which biblical scripture is mirrored with life's adventures to lead us into a deeper awareness of God's ever-present love. Combined with seventy-six calming ink washes, reflection questions for individual devotion, and motivating group discussions, plus guidance for writing your own faith-inspiring mirror poems, this collection helps guide people of all ages into a deeper, more personal relationship with the Bible and God's endless love.Praise for Dandelion Tea in a Weedy World"e;In Janet K. Gardner's personal and prayerful meditations on the biblical texts, I found connections to forms and ancient storytelling and spiritual art. Her ink drawings are enthusiastic and spontaneous. She has created these accessible images to reflect on and to encourage the reader to reconsider and to reimagine on another level."e;-John August Swanson, internationally acclaimed Christian artist"e;Dandelion Tea in a Weedy World leads the reader to creatively and deeply reflect on the wonder of God's love and grace, and the opportunity and challenge to walk in faith."e;-Reverend Dr. Paul Gravrock"e;Dandelion Tea in a Weedy World is a wonderfully creative, well-written expression of Janet's strong faith in a loving God."e;-Jean Gravrock, retired educator
This book is for anyone who needs encouragement after suffering a life altering situation.
In my later years of life, God has inspired me to try to encourage others on their journey of life who may be facing similar problems, to lean on God who is ever present and will keep us in perfect peace, in a world filled with strife and discontent. God is aware of our every need in our journey to peace.
Joyfully Married presents the wisdom of couples who have been married for a half-century or longer. Their words may differ, but they share similar insights into how they have stayed together through all of life's "e;ups and downs and everything in between"e;. Individual couples, couples' discussion groups, and singles can learn from the honest, faithful, and practical statements in this book about how marriages can last a lifetime and remain joyful."e;Joyfully Married is a nice simple read, especially for young couples trying to leverage off of the experiences of others. It will also appeal to older couples as they share a laugh at how often their own themes appear in other people's stories."e;- Deacon Dwight Coles"e;We've had the unique opportunity to curate thousands of essays, books, and storytelling on topics from across the life, culture, and business spectrum over the past decade. Along the way, we've read just a handful of non-fiction books naturally destined for best seller status, such as this one. Rarely have we come upon such a "e;first-person"e; compilation on what makes relationships last - with authentic wisdom delivered not in theory, but right from the front lines of happily ever after married couples. Simply a great read from cover to cover and for many, a wonderful foundation from which to adjust our relationship compasses."e;- Dennis J. Pitocco, Publisher & Editor-in-ChiefAli Pitocco, Chief Inspiration OfficerAward-Winning BizCatalyst 360 Under the semblance of a "e;quick, easy read"e; Joyfully Married invites readers to ponder the nature of true, loving, life-long marriage. Author Jeanne Curcio astutely lets the experts do the talking, highlighting everyday couples who've earned the wisdom of years and borne witness to the fruit, the Joy, of authentic marriage."e;- Larry Massey, President, Scanlan FoundationSusan Massey, HolyBears
The hot, southern Arizona desert can be an unforgiving place in the 1880s. Meridith Benson realized this especially after losing her husband and facing trial after trial.It was only by God's grace and protecting hand that she, her family and friends survived. It's amazing how evil human beings can treat each other, but even more amazing how God can change a life.US Marshal, Clint Dolin arrived and along with Meridith's Uncle Jake, God turns her life from sorrow to joy and Unexpected Love.
The main point of Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles Second Edition is to gain courage to dig deeper into God's word; knowledge of history of what has happened in society. That people at the age of 9-12+ to grow a stronger and closer relationship with Jesus Christ and the Heavenly Father. A reminder of what our military has done and is doing protecting our country: put their life at risk. God Bless America.
It's Special Guest Friday in Mrs. Prazer's class at a Christian academy. Her students are always excited for this day because they don't have classwork or homework for the weekend. On this Friday, their special guest is Mrs. Bibel.As soon as the students settle into their listening positions, Mrs. Bibel begins teaching them about the first five books of the Bible. While creatively guiding the children through each book, Mrs. Bibel tells engaging stories and leads them through fun exercises that help the students understand and then memorize the five books as well as big words like Pentateuch and Deuteronomy.Pentawhadda! is the engaging and interactive Christian tale of a teacher's guest appearance in a classroom as she entertainingly educates the students about the first five books of the Bible.
Unhinged is a book about my personal testimonies of overcoming illness and finding my identity in Christ. Your identity is not who you think you are but rather who you are in Christ. This book highlights how to know if you are living in religion or if you are living based on a relationship with Christ as your Savior. Unhinged also answers the question why we have to go through the things we do in life.
The Bible is as shallow as you want it to be or as deep. If it were an ocean, you could float on the surface, scuba dive or dive deep with the right equipment. I am not a theologian but, with the help of the Holy Spirit, I would like this book to open minds to a deeper perspective of God, His Kingdom and His Word in the Bible.
Are there voids in your life nothing seems to satisfy? Do you often feel guilty for not having a rewarding, productive, quiet time with God? In this fast-paced, materialistically driven world, women find it difficult to accomplish everything they're obligated to do. It often seems impossible to spend quality time with God.In Are You Hungry and Thirsty?, author Donnie Warford offers simple practical solutions to find precious time to spend with God. She offers insight into how to develop "e;heart"e; knowledge about the Bible, how to apply God's principles in your life, and suggests resources to help you get started.Donnie shares her experiences, thoughts, and scriptures to encourage you in your daily walk with the Lord. Are You Hungry and Thirsty? shows you how to hunger and thirst for righteousness. She helps you get your priorities in order so you can have sufficient time to do everything God calls you to do and enjoy the rewarding life He intends you to have.
We all are walking through this journey called life. None of us escape struggles and trials, but we can find comfort, strength, and beauty again through God's word. In this book you will find scriptures, prayers, and encouraging words I share that gave me great comfort during the lows and highs in my own journey. May this book bless you as it has for me in writing it.
Jonah is like many children his age, sometimes he has trouble falling asleep at night in his own bed and feels lonely. One night, his mom helps Jonah learn that he is never really alone because God is always there, just waiting for us to talk to Him. Teaching our children how to pray using The Lord's Prayer format- adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication, is important, but helping them understand that God wants to be in constant relationship with us is even more. In this story, children learn that because God is always with us, when we are in relationship with Him all we need to do is "e;talk to Him"e; about anything at any time- this form of prayer helps us grow closer to God, naturally go to Him for comfort and guidance, and learn to include Him even more in our daily lives.
Grief has been my teacher for many years of its sorrows and joys, expounding on the way of love which leads us to the cross and God's great love for us. I wonder what it is all about-this grief-these tears? If grief is my teacher, what do I need to learn? Grief is a journey of love that each of us has to walk alone. My tears drip, they drop, they flow and they contain my healing as I walk along my pilgrimage of grief that leads me to the joy of the love of God.
REMNANTS OF RESIDUE is a book to help encourage others to be healed from their past. So many times in life we encounter negative situations that impact our lives and we don't know how it affects us. These situations leave scars, something called Residue. Unless we acknowledge and confront the situation, the scar remains and healing never takes place. So, we carry that pain, hurt or even torment throughout our lives and never experience the healing God intends for us to have. In this book, the author share's some personal experiences she encountered and how God helped her to experience her freedom. She believes that it's time for you also to be healed from your past, so that you too can truly move forward in life and fulfill the purpose God created you for.
Children love to ask questions. As a mother, I hear them often. We tell our children to do something, and they want to know, "e;Why?"e; Sometimes it's exhausting explaining every detail of life, but it is how kids learn.As our children grow, we want to read and teach the Bible to them. While we are doing so, the time will come for them to begin reading on their own. Rather than telling our children to "e;Read the Bible,"e; let's define what the Bible is (Bibliology). This book answers the question: "e;What is the Bible?"e; without fancy theological terms.You will read that:The Bible is true (Inerrancy)The Bible cannot fail (Infallibility)The Bible is God's Word (Inspiration)The Bible is all we need (Sufficiency)and the Bible governs our lives (Authority) all within a way your child can understand. Let's tell our kids why reading the Bible is essential and watch it transform their lives!
God's majesty can be seen throughout all Creation. He intended it this way so that we would have no excuse not to know Him. This book contains examples of interesting and fascinating behaviors, adaptations, and mysteries exhibited in Nature throughout the Universe, all manifested through the hand of God. How do butterflies migrate thousands of miles without a map? Do leaves reflect God's majesty? Did you know that God uses mathematics in His Creation? Children are curious. This book presents them with an opportunity to learn about the world around them and how God has designed it. This book will open their eyes and minds to examples of how and where God works in Nature, from their backyards to the oceans and to the galaxies beyond.Author John Travassos, a born-again Christian, is a Certified Professional Wetland Scientist with a life-long study of Nature. He and his wife venture into Nature as often as possible to experience the majesty of God. His goal is to share his knowledge of Nature and Scripture so that you will be astonished by the hand of God at work in everything around you.
Mr. Winter is very cold, but his spirit is very warm. He is cold because it is his duty to bring winter to the schoolyards in the fall season, his spirit warm because he loves watching over the children playing in the soft snow, kind of like an angel. Every year during the cold months, he travels from schoolyard to schoolyard, bringing the joys of winter fun for the children to experience.The schoolyards might have a snow hill for sledding, a frozen pond for ice skating, a mountain for skiing, open land for dogsledding, views of the northern lights at night, and a frozen lake for ice fishing. In each experience, Mr. Winter loves watching over the children playing in the schoolyards at recess time and then running back to their classrooms so that learning can continue. Staritng in April, Mr. Winter goes on vacation to California, where he visits a warm beach, a scuba shack on an island, a beach with sea glass washed up on shore, and a whale watching tour with the children. Then it's time for his winter duties to begin all over again.This children's story follows the spirit of winter as he brings winter excitement to schoolyards in the cold months and enjoys a relaxing vacation in California when his work is done.And the children will enjoy the colorful illustrations that enhance the story alongside each of the chapters.
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