Have you accepted Jesus but don't feel like He's working in your life? Does it seem like you're missing something? You believe in God, but you don't know how to walk with Him. Do you think you must be doing something wrong because other Christians are so secure and bold in their faith? Transformed by Trust can help you see what a closer walk with Jesus may look like for you and steps you can take to get there. It's not a mathematical formula to calculate a number of Bible chapters to read or minutes to pray each day. It's a new way of thinking about what it means to trust in God with every part of your life. When you have a better understanding of what that looks like and how God can help you get there, you'll see God working in your life and all around you. You'll experience joy like you've never had before. You can live the life God wants for you.
My Shepherd, My Protector is a moving adaptation of Psalm 23, providing inspiration and courage for both children and adults. It offers a sense of security and comfort during school drills and lockdowns, making it a heartwarming read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the hearts of those who read it. Mi Pastor, Mi Protector es una conmovedora adaptación del Salmo 23, que brinda inspiración y valor tanto para niños como para adultos. Ofrece un sentido de saguridad y comodidad durante los simulacros y los cierres escolares, lo que la convierte en una lectura conmovedora que dejará una impresión duradera en los corazones de quienes la lean.
A unique family guide to journey with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.This is a must-have family guide for your Easter season. The Path to Easter ¿ an 8-day holiday family guide to worship Jesus is a delightful family devotional activity book that captures the wonder and hope of the time between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. This captivating book takes young readers on a daily adventure through this Holy Week, incorporating imaginative stories, biblical passages, devotions, and engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy. Every day brings a unique activity, be it a craft, game, recipe, or project, allowing families to embrace their creativity and immerse themselves in the interactive fun. From making homemade crafts to playing fun springtime games, these activities are sure to bring laughter and warmth to your home during the Easter season. The Path to Easter is the perfect companion for families who want to remember the events of Easter through the entire week in a meaningful and interactive way. So join us on this journey as we count down to Easter while we worship Jesus together!
A unique family guide to continue the holiday focus with the journey of the Wise Men as they follow the star. A must-have family guide for your holiday season. Epiphany is January 6.The Path to Epiphany ¿ a 21-day holiday family guide to worship Jesus is a delightful family devotional activity book that captures the wonder and hope of the holiday season. This captivating book takes young readers on a daily countdown adventure from before Christmas Day to Epiphany, incorporating fun holiday poems, short verses, devotions, and engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy.Every day brings a unique activity, be it a craft, game, recipe, or project, allowing children to engage their creativity and immerse themselves in the joyous festivities. From making homemade ornaments to playing fun holiday games, these activities are sure to bring laughter and warmth to your home during the holiday season.The Path to Epiphany is the perfect companion for families who want to celebrate the holiday season through your entire Christmas break in a meaningful and interactive way. So join us on this journey as we count down to Epiphany with the Wise Men and worship Jesus together!
21 Days of Encouragement with God's Faithfulness for Moms Take the twenty-one day challenge to discover God's faithfulness for each season of motherhood. Relatable and encouraging stories of God's faithfulness will point you to the ever-present God who promises peace for anxious hearts in times of stress and anxiety in parenting. Do you experience anxiety and stress when you encounter challenges in raising your children? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of your children's activities and busy schedules and wonder who you are? Or are you an empty-nester mom searching for a new purpose? Because God has been faithful to us before, we can know He will be faithful again in the future. Journaling pages with space for reflective responses will encourage spending daily time with Jesus in His Word to discover His faithfulness for yourself.
Help! My loved one (or client) is going into the hospital. Hospitalization can be challenging. If your loved one or care facility client is going into the hospital, there is information that will help prepare you to be an advocate for the patient. This interactive and step-by-step guide will help you: Learn the definition of important terms in a hospital setting. Find helpful forms to fill in ahead of time to aid in communication with staff. Discover what questions you should ask about what to expect during and after the treatment. Learn what types of resources and assistance the loved one or client may need at home or in a care facility. The tools in this resource are designed to instill confidence in navigating hospital care-from intake to communication, to final arrangements.
It's the Independence Day picnic at Hidden Creek Ranch! Everyone from Save Our Streets Ministries gathers to enjoy a sunny day of celebration-and surprise. When several children bring an injured baby bird to the ranch owner, Patricia, she promises to try to nurse it back to health. Little do any of them realize that doing so will reveal God's life-changing love for his creatures. As the nestling strengthens, his feathers grow in, and some unexpected visitors arrive, a journey of healing unfolds that parallels the story of the Good Samaritan-and the work of SOS Ministries to rescue, restore, and release the hurting.
Have you ever been in circumstances where you had to trust in God alone? Thirty-one women, your sisters, are here to encourage you in your circumstances with their stories of trusting God for their families, in loneliness or widowhood, for today and for the future, in loss and anxiety, in hard choices and times of abundance. In life. These thirty-one devotions will point you to the Faithful One, our God, in whom you can safely trust. Each devotion includes a purpose-filled statement, a thought to help you practice trusting, a prayer to direct your conversation with God, and most importantly, a promise from His Word.
Eighteen-year-old Hilary Bonn was just starting out in life, preparing for college and adventures beyond her small-town beginnings, when leukemia interrupted all of her plans. To help her body fight the ugly disease, Hilary required a stem cell transplant. While she endured PICC lines, pills, and endless precautions against germs, her family encouraged her and one another with Christmas lights, thoughtful words, warm hugs, soft music, action movies, entertaining books, and their abundant love.During this time, Jan Bonn kept family and friends updated of her daughter's treatment and progress through frequent e-mail messages. Love, Jan is a compilation of these messages. Jan's accounts of medical consultations and procedures, the uncertainties of life-changing decisions, and times of expectant waiting are infused with humor, insight, and hope told from the heart of a loving mother and faithful child of God.Love, Jan, Hilary's story of faith, hope, and joy, will inspire and encourage stem cell transplant patients and those who love them.
Bixby wants someone to play ball with him. But everyone is busy doing something else! Then Bixby gets a great idea: what if he hides everyone else's toys? But when Bixby can't find his own ball, he discovers that his idea might actually be a very bad one after all. It takes a few tummy twinges, some advice from Lil Ladybug, and a little help from his friends for Bixby to discover that thinking of others' feelings leads to the best playtime of all.
Experience freedom from approval seeking and deepen your security in God. A mental and physical health crisis left a pastor's wife exhausted, desperate, and feeling disqualified for service. Cheryl needed a place of rest from her striving for the approval of others. As she laid down her burden of people pleasing, she found her security and significance in God. Learn to live as one accepted by your heavenly Father through the finished work of Christ. Walk in new freedom to live and truly love God and others through practical biblical teaching. Experience the kinship of the testimonies of other women who have experienced finding their identity in God. Discover your value and find rest from striving in God.
Sometimes we just need a sign-and sometimes that sign comes on a personalized six-inch by twelve-inch metal plate. When Catherine "Kitty" Green lost her brother Jerry to suicide, she was grief-stricken. In the midst of her pain, she felt comforted when she saw ROM 8 28 on a license plate on the car in front of her, reminding her that "for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Rom. 8:28 ESV). Since then God has used license plates with God themes in her life-and in the lives of her friends-more than 950 times, to remind her of His goodness. In this unique devotional she shares messages of hope, positivity, and faith she has documented from license plates such as "GD WINKS," B JOYOUS," "PRAZHIM," "NO FEAR", "FLE 2 GOD," and "JC LOVES U." Along with the story of each license plate, the devotional shares an inspirational message on themes of comfort, salvation, prayer, provision, forgiveness, faith, or blessings, accompanied by a relevant song title, action step, and prayer. God is interested in everything we do and shows us His presence in our everyday lives. We often think things that happen to us are coincidences when they are actually gifts from a loving God. -Catherine Green
"Jazmin came fluttering into our home, speaking of healing and miracles. I didn't know how to tell her I didn't believe in that nonsense." Cindy Henson had jumped on a miracle train twenty-five years earlier, believing God was going to heal her young son of severe autism, and quickly jumped off with a suitcase full of bitterness. God had healed the bitterness, but she still didn't believe in miracles. From day one, soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Jazmin, who had been diagnosed with terminal adrenal cancer, declares she is holding out on a miracle from God. Cindy wonders if she has the fortitude to endure a life of believing in miracles and makes it her mission to help Jazmin accept that she is dying and the possibility of receiving no miracle at all. Then God invites Cindy to take out her hope-suitcase, pack up her mourning, and help Jazmin live the rest of her life believing in miracles. Through fundraisers, prayer chains, long hospital stays, and deep conversations about faith, Cindy learns from Jazmin that the best way to live a fragile life is with hope and belief that miracles still happen every day. Suitcases from Heaven: A Mother's Hope Journey through Her Daughter-in-Law's Cancer helps caregivers and cancer victims understand that God knows the number of their days, and their life is not in the hands of the medical community but in His loving hands.
Are certain people predestined to come to Christ? Or are we free to choose? Are you confused by the tenets of Calvinism and Arminianism? Calvinism says God predestined certain people to faith and salvation and others to unbelief and condemnation. Arminianism, which espouses "free will," says all have the ability to accept or reject Christ as the Son of God. In this fascinating, in-depth study of this often-debated topic, author Craig A. Reid presents what the Bible says about the doctrines of predestination, free will, election, foreknowledge, the power of the new covenant, and how all who believe are the chosen and elect of God, as well as the emphasis the Bible places on the word all. Through this thorough look at relevant scriptures and insightful analysis on all aspects of salvation, readers will have a better understanding of God, his power, and his great love for us.
Cari, a blue tang fish, is different. Joe, a black-and-white jackknife fish who delivers mail at the SeaGalaxy Studio in Guppywood where Cari reviews scripts, tries to take advantage of her kindness because she is different. But Cari depends on Father Whale, who created all the sea creatures, and his son, Guardian Dolphin, to guide her through the sea in the Great Barrier Reef. When Deceiver Shark tries to ruin Guppywood, Joe must choose. Will he be Cari's friend and follow Father Whale and Guardian Dolphin or be lured away by the evil Deceiver Shark and the manipulating pufferfish? Many destinies are at stake. This fun, gospel-reinforcing book helps children eight to twelve choose Jesus over the world's ways.
After losing her beloved grandfather, a little girl is reminded of many happy memories with him as she explores the outside world. Her keen observations share how God uniquely provides for each of his creations. She sees how even the tiny ladybug is given what it needs to survive, and discovers God cares for even the smallest of his creatures on earth. As she learns that God provides a place for us to join him when our time on earth is done-heaven-she finds the hope and comfort of knowing she can see her grandfather again. Tender wording and a reassuring tone offer the hope only God can give while it guides children through the understanding of this difficult topic, and show God's compassion and care for us is never ending.
For as long as he can remember, Matthew Anderson has felt called to a special purpose in life-a destiny chosen by God. But a frightening health scare has him taking stock of the work and anxiety that have thrown him off course. How can he find his true calling while caring for his pregnant wife, six children, and aging parents . . . and still follow his doctor's orders to avoid all stress? To make matters worse, his older brother, Andrew, is supposed to be running the family's retreat and conference center, a spiritual haven for Christian groups, but he seems to be hiding something. The center may be headed for financial disaster, and Andrew's plans for the family business have taken a dark turn. The Anderson family story from the Beyond Those Hills series continues with Matthew's Journey. This multi-generational saga moves into the twenty-first century as the Andersons face new problems-even as family history repeats itself. But the fact remains that a personal faith in Jesus Christ is the answer in any uncertain times.
For those who feel defeated, have lost all hope, or are ready to give up-this devotional is for you. Na'Kedra Rodgers is a Christian motivational speaker, author, and influencer-a true southern belle with sass. She has experienced heartache, healing, and everlasting hope. She affectionately calls herself OptimisticallyKe as she travels around the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex delivering empowering messages of hope. In Kneeling Earnestly for Transformation, Rodgers explores thirty ways for women to experience God's transforming power. Sharing stories of her life experiences and biblical truth, Rodgers uplifts and encourages broken women, helping them to discover their identity and purpose. Her fresh, relatable stories and zeal will empower and uplift readers, equipping and motivating them to stay in the fight, and her optimistic spirit will help them believe they can overcome. In her authentic, contemporary voice, Rodgers explores: Overcoming anxiety Receiving our comfort from God Delighting ourselves in the Lord Seeing God as our refuge Entering into the intercession of the Holy Spirit Overcoming life's difficulties Finding perfect peace. These thirty devotions begin with a Bible verse relating to the topic, include a thought-provoking question, and end with an encouraging prayer and another scripture passage to bring the reader one step closer to total transformation.
"Stories have always been about us, a mirror in which we can see ourselves-our hopes and dreams, but also our greatest dilemmas." In Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home, retired clinical psychologist Samuel L. Blumenthal, Ph.D. illustrates gospel truths on the themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, all of which come into clearer focus through the lens of God's perfect love. Sam Blumenthal came to faith in Christ in mid-life, after growing up in a Reform Jewish home in the South. His thirty years as a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist gives him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the mind and heart. He says, "Since the dawn of man, stories have been pregnant with meaning, much of which has gone unnoticed. But if you are willing to slow down and listen more closely, stories will meet you in the very places you need them and guide you home where you will be healthy and whole." He presents stories to touch hearts and remind us of just how much God desires to be present in our lives. These stories offer us courage to look deeper within ourselves to learn why we think and feel as we do, why we struggle as we do, and what can truly help and redeem us and enable us to find our way home.
A secret shame. A powerful longing. A search for belonging. ¿ This book is indeed a must-read! Christa Armstead's story is a missing puzzle piece of healing, empowerment, and transformation that will fill a space many carry within their souls. Through her deep transparency she provides a road map for moving from pain to purpose, from trauma to testimony, and from isolation to empowerment. Let this book bless you through whatever challenges you're facing. -Dr. Efrem Smith, author of Killing Us Softly and The Post Black and Post White Church, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church ¿ Illegitimate is the journey many have started, and some have accomplished. Illegitimate is more than a search-and-discover mission, it answers many plights that have attacked and ravaged the nation and the world. This wonderful, heart-wrenching, and moving truth-journal addresses the unspoken truths of the damage and residue of pain and suffering that the clergy scandal does not want to address. -Rev. Earl A. Smith, Sr., team pastor, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors, and author of Death Row Chaplain: Unbelievable True Story from America's Most Notorious Prison ¿ In these pages you will read the powerful true story of one woman's lifelong search for identity and love. The illegitimate daughter of a Catholic priest and an African- American teen, Christa Armstead struggled against poverty, prejudice, and rejection from her father growing up in inner-city LA. Finding the strength to thrive, Christa Armstead persevered. Christa shares her journey with honesty and vulnerability. It will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit in and struggled to find their place in the world. Those who have experienced hardship, trauma, abandonment, or abuse will be pointed to the depth of God's love for them and find hope.
Michael Merker's personal experience with a touring production of the popular musical Godspell, a dramatization of God's Word, led him to experiment with the adaptation of Bible literature into performance material. Through directing and performing these works, he not only grew in his own understanding of the Word but shared the gospel with his audiences and fellow performers. With the desire to spark a movement of committed practitioners who aim to reach the entire world for Jesus Christ, Michael has created a practical guide for others who share his love for theater and discipleship. Depth by Drama is for missionaries, group leaders, pastors, and anyone who wants to create and present Bible-based shows for the evangelism of the lost and the discipleship of performers and others involved in the productions. With the help of this thorough guidebook, readers can discover the great blessings gained from rehearsing and performing the Word of God and biblical literature, both for the actor and the audience. Whether it's for your personal Bible study, an exercise for a group, or a full-scale performance for an audience, this book-along with the Bible-will be all you need to learn how to put together a production based on Scripture. Now, break-a-leg for Jesus!
Kukulia kwenye nyumba isiyokuwa na baba wa kutegemewa na yenye mama anayekunyanyasa kihisia, ilikuwa rahisi kwa Tom Stewart kuingia kwenye mtego wa kundi la watu wabaya. Huku akizoea desturi ya kufuata ushawishi wa wengine na kutaka uthibitisho kutoka kwa wakubwa wake, Tom alijikuta amenaswa kwenye mwongo wa dhuluma kutoka kwa kiongozi wa kikundi chake cha Maskauti. Kiwewe cha utoto wake kuharibiwa kinamfuata hadi siku za baadaye, ambapo anakumbana na majaribu si haba. Kupitia janga la kiafya, mahusiano yaliyovunjika na kifo cha mtoto wake wa kiume, Tom anashikilia imani yake isiotetereka. Wakati kesi muhimu inapomweka kwenye barabara ndefu ya msamaha na uponyaji, Tom anaanza kuona kusudi la Mungu kwenye uchungu aliokuwa akiupitia. Badala ya kusalia kwenye uchungu, Tom anakabili siku zake za nyuma, akithibitisha kuwa hata katika hali mbaya, Mungu anaweza kugeuza mabaya kuwa mema. Katika kitabu chake cha kumbukumbu ya kuhuzunisha, Tom anawasilisha ujumbe wa tumaini katika mazingira ya madhara yasiyofikirika. Kupaa Kama Tai ni hadithi ya uvumilivu na nguvu ya msamaha, inayotukumbusha kuwa kutokana na neema ya Mungu, kuna uwezekano wa kuinuliwa juu zaidi ya hali zetu za kupondeka. "Katika utoto wake wote, Tom Stewart alikumbana na mwongo mzima wa dhuluma ya kingono kutoka kwa kiongozi wa kikundi chake cha Maskauti Wavulana. Katika kitabu chake dhahiri, Kupaa Kama Tai, anatusimulia siyo tu kisa chake, bali pia anampatia msomaji maarifa ya kutambua ishara za dhuluma na kutoa njia ya uponyaji kupitia imani katika Yesu. Kitabu hiki lazima kisomwe na kila mzazi ili kumsaidia kuwalinda watoto wake na vilevile lazima kisomwe na kila mtu aliyeteseka kama Tom alivyoteseka."- Josh D. McDowell, Mwandishi
Bengay. Increasing hair loss. And pretty wigs. A large number of people struggle with low self-esteem and self-hatred. For singer-songwriter Carol Chisolm, this identity consumed her. Living in the shadows of shame, fear, and captivity, she was a victim of alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that resulted in hair loss. For thirty years she tried every hair-growing product available, and into adulthood, she hid her increasing baldness underneath fancy wigs. Not even her family was allowed to see her bald shame. Until one day, after years-long inner battle, she emerged with a sheer confidence that only God could give, revealing her baldness as a gift from God. She realized that her identity came not from hair products and wigs but from a deep, inner peace, joy, and freedom. If you question your identity, your worth, your purpose, Breaking the Shadows will help you accept your flaws and imperfections, let go of insecurities caused by perceived flaws and imperfections, accept that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, understand that God doesn't make any mistakes, and walk in liberty understanding who you are in Christ. This book will show you how to move out from behind the shadows as it gently and courageously leads you on a freedom path, with action steps to reclaim your inner self. Like Carol, you too can lift your voice and sing, becoming the beautiful, thriving soul you are meant to be.
Most Christians have heard of the rapture, but what is the "secret rapture"? Is there biblical evidence to support this theory? While maintaining a firm foundation in the Thessalonian Epistles, Dennis Farrell cites numerous sources who hold varying doctrinal interpretations as he explores these questions and more: Is there biblical support of a "secret" rapture? Will the second coming of Christ happen in one stage or two? Why is it critical that we read Scripture in context? Is the rapture of the church imminent? Whether you're an evangelical Christian who knows a little about prophecy, or someone who likes to study the Bible more deeply, The Late Great Secret Rapture will deepen your understanding of the distinction between a two-stage and a one-time second coming.¿
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